Instructions
Carrying a Calm Cat
Talk softly as you approach your cat so you will not startle her when you place your hands on her body.
Turn your cat so she is facing away from you.
Slide one hand between her hind legs and support the chest area just behind her front paws with your other hand.
Lift your cat so the bulk of her weight sits in the palm of your hand and her paws point toward the floor.
Carry your cat close to your chest so she feels secure, making sure not to restrain her legs or touch her paws.
Carrying a Frightened Cat
Turn the cat so she faces away from you.
Bend you arm like you would when carrying a football. Scoop up the cat to carry her by cradling her body in your arm. Place your thumb and little finger on either side of her front legs, with your middle fingers between the front paws. This gives you some control over the front legs as you carry the cat but still allows the legs to point toward the ground. Lift the cat, securing her back legs gently but firmly between your arm and body.
Pet the cat with your free hand, trying to calm him as you carry her. If necessary, however, use your free hand to hold the head still to prevent her from arching her back and trying to escape as you carry her.
The Right Way to Carry a Cat
The right way to carry a cat depends on your cat̵7;s temperament and the reason for the handheld transportation. It usually best to pick up and carry your cat only when it is absolutely necessary, such as when you put her on a grooming table or when you are administering medications. When you do it correctly, carrying your cat can help her feel safe and secure. Picking up and carrying your cat incorrectly, however, can leave her feeling uncomfortable, make it difficult for her to breathe and leave you with a multitude of battle scars.