Do you know how to hold a cat correctly? If you hold it wrong, it will not only arouse the resentment of the cat owner, but may also be disliked by the cat, and even cause it to be injured! The older generation always thinks that you have to scratch the back of the cat’s neck. In fact, this method It is likely to cause adverse effects on muscles and bones. Experts recommend not to use too much force when hugging. Hold the armpit of the front foot with one hand and support the buttocks and rear foot with the other hand. This is the safest way.

Illustration of the correct and NG ways of holding a cat. Picture from "Cat Raising and Living Guide"

The traditional concept is to grab the back of the cat's neck, but this is the method used by female cats when moving kittens. Humans cannot control the strength, and it is likely to cause injuries to bones or muscles. Especially for cats that have grown up, it is not recommended to catch them in this way.

Petting and cuddling are both ways of communicating emotions with cats. However, you should pay special attention when cuddling, because not every cat likes it. But when necessary, it will be safer to hug in the correct way. According to experts in the book "Cat Raising and Life Guide" published by Morning Star Publishing House, experts recommend: Do not hug too hard to prevent the cat from feeling uncomfortable. Children in particular tend to be too fond of cats and hug them tightly. If cats are forced to accept cuddling or petting, some cats will not like cuddling or even become disgusted with people.

Children often hug cats too tightly, so be careful.

"Cat Raising and Living Guide" uses illustrations to demonstrate the correct method of holding a cat. Among them, scratching the back of the cat's neck and front feet are "NG" wrong ways. The method of scratching the back of the neck can only be used by female cats on kittens, while scratching Qianqiao may damage the root joints, and only scratching the armpits will also damage the root joints of the forelimbs. These methods should be avoided.

The correct way to hold a cat is to support the forelegs under the armpits with one hand and the buttocks and hind feet with the other hand. Or hold it in your arms with two hands, or let the cat’s two forelimbs rest on our shoulders.