The cat will tell you.
its the right way when it stops hurting.
then its ok
I think thats more of a cat decision then an internet decision. That said, depending how much they want to be out of your arms, giving them a platform to jump from on your arm could result in some desperate breakout attempts.
she protests when i first pick her up and then shes fine (shes always a pitiful little victim)
Omg wait this is not only an opportunity for me to share one of the YouTube videos I quote the most, but it’s also a legitimately helpful share! 😄
All you gotta do is squish that cat.
Clawdia is perhaps the most patient cat in history and shoulder cats rule 😄🥰
squish! that! cat! 📢
Sir that’s a kangaroo
The cat will let you know, either way.
Upvote because I appreciate the MS paint drawing… and it’s a good drawing… i just noticed the elastic on the waistband…
Most people would have used AI in this situation.
Can we get an actual photo of cat?
i have plenty on my profile
I hold one of my cats this way. He loves it. He will, however, launch himself to a nearby landing spot very suddenly when he’s had enough. Which is also what makes this a good way of holding him, since it allows that freedom.
Supporting the feet can be helpful for cats who are nervous being held
I don’t see anything wrong with it. Looks supported. Every cat I’ve had who doesn’t mind being carried climbs onto my shoulder, though.
Caillou asks
My cat is not a fan of being held but that’s the way he tolerates it the most
it’s a good way to start. gives them a lot of control
if you’re training to hold them then don’t let them jump, slowly lower them and hold them until they touch the ground
then a treat maybe
A lot of cats do that when I pick them up. A lot of times I’ll adjust my grip and flip them over a cradle them like a baby. No cat has taken issue with it yet.
Funny enough my old cat only had an issue with being cradled, absolutely hated it, but had no problem being held out like a gun and pretend fired
It seemed every cat I ever picked up was cool with cradling. Then for years it seemed like not one cat would put up with it. Now I have one who is more tolerant of scoop/cradle than of any other method. It just seemed weird that it kind of went different ways in phases for me. I thought it would be more random.
I’ve had two cats who loved this and would hang out in my arms as long as I could hold them, and I’ve had one that hates it and would rather I just let his rear legs dangle awkwardly.
Claws?
she doesnt scratch
Are you sure you’re carrying a cat and not the ping pong set from the garage?
