Ep. 97 - Can I Hold My Cat By the Scruff? Seeing It From My Cat's Perspective | Understanding Cats

Can you pick up an adult cat by the scruff?Many cat parents learned that scruffing was a normal way to gain control during difficult situations like carrier trips, medication, or handling a frightened cat. I learned it too when I adopted my first rescue cat, Sheiba.In this episode of the Diary of a Cat Mom podcast, I share why I used scruffing in the past, what I later learned about how adult cats experience it, and how seeing the situation from my cat's perspective changed the way I handle my cats today.This episode isn't about guilt. It's about learning, growing, and strengthening the trust we share with our cats.What You'll Hear in this Cat Podcast EpisodeWhy many cat parents were taught to use scruffingThe difference between carrying kittens and handling adult catsWhat feline experts say about lifting cats by the scruffWhy a cat becoming limp may not always mean they are relaxedHow I safely pick up and support my cats todayWhy trust and emotional safety matter during handlingTimestamps & Chapters00:00 Can I Hold My Cat By the Scruff?00:38 How I Learned About Scruffing01:21 Seeing the Situation From My Cat's Perspective02:03 Why Adult Cats Are Different From Kittens02:41 What Experts Say About Scruffing03:22 How I Pick Up My Cats Today04:14 Trust Matters More Than Control04:49 Learning To Be A Better Cat MomThis is where I’ve gathered everything that supports me and my cats:https://diaryofacatmom.com/cat-care-resources/About the Diary of a Cat Mom PodcastDiary of a Cat Mom is a quiet, personal cat podcast created by Dagmar Gatell, sharing real moments, emotions, and experiences from life with cats.This space is meant for connection, comfort, and companionship. Everything shared comes from lived experience as a cat mom and is not intended as professional veterinary advice. Every cat is unique, and for health concerns, it’s always best to consult your trusted veterinarian.Most of all, please remember: You’re not alone on this journey. We’re learning, loving, and growing together — one paw print at a time.Are You Helping Cat Parents Too? 🐾💕Veterinarians, emergency vets, cat behaviorists, rescue organizations, pet businesses, authors, and other cat experts may be a good fit for a future guest interview on Diary of a Cat Mom.→ Learn More About Becoming a Guesthttps://stan.store/fromhereai/p/podcast-guest-packageWant to Reach Cat Parents Through Podcasting? 🐾🐱Businesses, organizations, and experts who serve ...