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 Glands on facial area – the cat deposits secretions when it rubs itself on an object to be marked.

 Urine – sprayed by male cats at the height of the cat’s nose, to mark territory for the next cat coming to the area.

 Feces – the cat may bury or leave feces to alert other cats to its territory.

When the veterinary health‐care team is working with a feline patient, it is advisable to perform procedures quickly and efficiently. It is in the best interest of the patient and the team to avoid repeating procedures. If restraint is needed when working with felines, the team should start with the lowest amount of restraint necessary to finish the procedure quickly and efficiently. Should the cat begin to resist the restraint, the grip should be tightened only until control can be maintained. If the cat continues to resist, it should be released and other restraint options (i.e., chemical) should be discussed. Prior to releasing the cat, it is imperative that all team members know that the restraint is being slackened. One should attempt to relax the cat prior to restraining it through the use of touch (petting the cat) and voice (speaking to the cat). The cat is in an unfamiliar place surrounded by people it does not know. Kindness goes a long way! Rough handling and extreme restraint should never be used in the handling of cats, and cats should never feel as though they are fighting for life.

When cats become aggressive, the potential is high for them to use their claws and teeth. The teeth can leave deep puncture wounds that have a high risk of becoming infected. Also, cats are able to move in any direction. When the health‐care team members think they have control, the cat may contort itself into an unexpected position. When cats are restrained, all doors and windows in the hospital should be closed to insure the cat will not escape from the building.