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

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 MomDiary of a Cat Mom is a gentle, diary-style cat podcast about everyday life with cats—created especially for cat moms 35+ in multi‑cat homes who see their cats as family.Resources for Cat ParentsEverything I use for my cats is here: https://diaryofacatmom.com/cat-care-resources/About the Diary of a Cat Mom PodcastDiary of a Cat Mom is a personal cat podcast created by Dagmar Gatell, sharing real moments from life with cats. Everything shared comes from lived experience as a cat mom, not intended as professional veterinary advice. Every cat is unique, and for health concerns, always consult your trusted veterinarian.Help More Cat Parents. 🐾💕Share your knowledge, experience, and story to help cat parents better understand their cats.→ Learn More About Becoming a Guesthttps://stan.store/fromhereai/p/podcast-guest-packageConnect with Cat Parents. 🐾🐱Reach an engaged community of cat parents and build trust in your brand.→ Learn More About Sponsorshiphttps://stan.store/fromhereai/p/podcast-sponsor-package