You're picking up your cat All WRONG | How to pick up your cat without hurting them

You're picking up your cat All WRONG | How to pick up your cat without hurting them
🐾 Have you ever wondered if you might be picking up your cat the wrong way? 🐱 We all love to pick up and hold these fluffy, furry, adorable creatures, but are we doing it right? Cats have their own unique preferences when it comes to being handled. One thing is for sure, if you are picking them up by their armpits, you must stop doing that immediately! 🚫 Cats rarely show when something is painful for them, and recent scientific studies have revealed some concerning findings about how we pick them up and how they feel about it. First, most cat parents unintentionally cause their cats pain when picking them up. Second, cats quickly start associating that pain with their owners. We don’t want this to happen, do we? So, what should you do instead? Let’s dive into the best ways to hold your cat, ensuring their comfort and happiness while strengthening your bond with them. 💖
What you will learn:
Understanding How to Pick Up Your Cat
It's crucial to ensure your cat is comfortable with being picked up before you attempt to do so. Not all cats enjoy being held, and they'll make their preferences clear. If you aren't attuned to your cat's body language and pick them up without their permission, you risk getting scratched or bitten. Additionally, your cat might lose trust in you, making them less likely to want to be picked up in the future.
How Do You Approach a Cat Who's Showing Aggression?
When faced with an aggressive cat, the best approach is often to not approach them at all. Aggression in cats usually stems from fear or stress, and attempting to touch or get close to a stressed cat can exacerbate their anxiety and potentially lead to injury.
How to Calm an Aggressive Kitty
Creating a calm environment is the best way to soothe an aggressive cat. Cats can become overstimulated easily, so if you're trying to approach an aggressive cat, ensure the room is quiet and free from too many people or other animals. Respect the cat's space and give them the freedom to move around as they please.
Never Pick Up Your Cat Like This
The number one mistake people make when picking up a cat is not checking if the cat wants to be picked up in the first place. Surprise pickups can also be a big error. Even if your cat usually doesn't mind being picked up, they might react aggressively if they don't know it's coming.
How to Pick Up a Cat the Right Way
So, how do you pick up a cat the right way? If your cat is calm and leaning into you for cuddles, it's a good sign that they are comfortable with being picked up. Here’s how to do it safely.
Cradling Your Cat Like a Baby
Cradling your cat like a baby can be a sweet and affectionate way to hold them, but just like everything else, cats have their own preferences. While it’s not the most common way cats like to be held, some cats do enjoy being cradled on their back like an infant.
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[@gwenarterbridge449]

Thanks for the info ❤

[@TiaUK1]

Thankyou I really found this beneficial ❤

[@joeylynn8935]

Very informative 😺

[@PhillipGates]

Making the viewer wait until the last 90 seconds before you answer the question is really quite irritating. The information is useful throughout the video. Much of it is also repetitive and does not address the question posed in the title. Yes, you got me to watch this one. But I doubt that I shall ever watch another of your videos.

[@wiseanimalschannel]

Hi there.
This channel was always meant to be a place where I try and explain cat behavior for viewers to better understand our furry cat friends.
The point here is providing useful information so that we can have a more positive and loving relationship with these rather mysterious creatures.
The question is addressed and answered in 2 sections. One covers what you should not do. The other one is a detailed explanation of how you should pick them up.
I understand that my style might not make everyone happy (especially when the vast majority of digital content, even on cats, on Insta and Tik Tok covers complex topics in under one minute).
All my videos are on the explanation / informative side.
Maybe, if you think it's worth it, try and watch another video or two. Perhaps I can change your mind.
If not, I have accepted I cannot make everybody happy.