Uploaded January 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Cats may appear independent and self-sufficient, but underneath their confident personality, they’re very sensitive animals who are deeply affected by our actions and how we treat them.
In this video, we’ve gathered 40 most common mistakes that even the most caring cat owners might make without realizing, mistakes that unintentionally hurt your pet’s feelings.
#40. Picking them up incorrectly
The right way to pick up a cat is to scoop one hand under their chest, lift them up, and then hold them against your chest. Their head should be near your shoulder, and your hand should be under their bottom to support their weight.
Picking your cat up by the scruff can cause them serious harm. While a mother cat may carry her kittens this way, your adult cat’s neck is not built to support their full weight.
Picking a cat up by their armpits is also uncomfortable as it will put strain under his armpits from all their weight hanging down.
Likewise, cradling a cat like a baby may look adorable, but most cats don’t like it. It makes them feel vulnerable because their tummy is exposed. Cats prefer positions where they are in control of their surroundings.
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Cats may appear independent and self-sufficient, but underneath their confident personality, they’re very sensitive animals who are deeply affected by our actions and how we treat them.
In this video, we’ve gathered 40 most common mistakes that even the most caring cat owners might make without realizing, mistakes that unintentionally hurt your pet’s feelings.
#40. Picking them up incorrectly
The right way to pick up a cat is to scoop one hand under their chest, lift them up, and then hold them against your chest. Their head should be near your shoulder, and your hand should be under their bottom to support their weight.
Picking your cat up by the scruff can cause them serious harm. While a mother cat may carry her kittens this way, your adult cat’s neck is not built to support their full weight.
Picking a cat up by their armpits is also uncomfortable as it will put strain under his armpits from all their weight hanging down.
Likewise, cradling a cat like a baby may look adorable, but most cats don’t like it. It makes them feel vulnerable because their tummy is exposed. Cats prefer positions where they are in control of their surroundings.
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