My cat has seizures, meaning he often flops around in his waste and requires frequent bathing. This has been a great tool to keep his little caws contained and my arms scratch-free during those baths. I really apprecaite the handle on the back, so I can easily lift him and hold him with one hand as the other tends to the bath buckets. With enough struggle, a cat can escape this mesh trap, but it's never happened to me mid-bath before. It keeps both my cats contained long enough to wash, rinse, and begin to dry. If your cat gets fussy when wet, please consider buying one of these to save yourself some scratches.