How to properly hold your cat (Animated)
Added 2024-11-03 03:08:56 +0000 UTCIt's true that cats often get carried by the nape of the neck when they're kittens, but it doesn't take long for them to weigh enough that this can hurt them. Especially when they start putting on a lot of weight in the chest region -- this can be an effective measure of when to change your approach to carrying your cat, so keep an eye on such developments. When she begs for you to pick her up, approach her from behind and grip the thighs firmly. Lift with your knees, not your back, and try to find something else to support her with in the middle. Most won't have too much trouble with this. You'll know you've found a comfortable position for both of you when you feel her purring...
