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Well, my cat isn't all that aggressive -- she is a very loving older cat. But she HATES having her nails trimmed. I used to take her to the vet to have them trim her nails, and while that isn't all that expensive, it sure gets to be a hassle over time. I bought this a few years ago, but was too scared to try it out right away. Of course, the first time, my cat didn't know what to expect, so she went in willingly. Once the actual nail trimming started, she freaked out (like normal). But I got them all trimmed. I was worried the second time. Would she run away when she saw the bag come out? No, she didn't. I've found that what works best with me is to put the hood/muzzle on first. With that on, she seems a bit confused (doesn't run away or act out). Once the muzzle is on, she allows me to pick her up and place her atop the opened bag. Again, she doesn't freak out, but she puts up a very mild protest. Not enough to prevent me from getting her in. Once she's in, I fasten the velcro strap around her neck and then make sure her body is positioned correctly to allow me to zip up the main zipper (closing her up inside). After she is locked-up inside this little kitty bondage suit, I unzip one of the front paw zippers, taking out one paw at a time to trim her nails. This is when she goes berserk, trying with all her might to stop me. She tries hard to bite me, but the muzzle prevents that. She tries to claw me, but I only let one paw out at a time, and I have control over it. It isn't a fun experience, but it allows me to get the job done. And when the job is done, she is resentful for a short while (under an hour) and then back to her normal loving self. I've only used it about 5 or 6 times so far because she doesn't scratch the furniture (so I only trim her nails when/if she starts getting stuck in the carpet or other things). So in MY experience, it is very useful on a cat that hates having its nails trimmed. But all cats are different. I can imagine some cats might bolt once they see the restraint bag being taken out of the closet. Mine doesn't for whatever reason. And putting the muzzle on first seems to make a big difference. I can't imagine trying to get her inside without that...