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

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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 [https://diaryofacatmom.com/], 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 Episode * Why many cat parents were taught to use scruffing * The difference between carrying kittens and handling adult cats * What feline experts say about lifting cats by the scruff * Why a cat becoming limp may not always mean they are relaxed * How I safely pick up and support my cats today * Why trust and emotional safety matter during handling Timestamps & Chapters 00:00 Can I Hold My Cat By the Scruff? 00:38 How I Learned About Scruffing 01:21 Seeing the Situation From My Cat's Perspective 02:03 Why Adult Cats Are Different From Kittens 02:41 What Experts Say About Scruffing 03:22 How I Pick Up My Cats Today 04:14 Trust Matters More Than Control 04:49 Learning To Be A Better Cat Mom This is where I’ve gathered everything that supports me and my cats: https://diaryofacatmom.com/cat-care-resources/ [https://diaryofacatmom.com/cat-care-resources/] About the Diary of a Cat Mom Podcast Diary of a Cat Mom [https://diaryofacatmom.com/] is a quiet, personal cat podcast created by Dagmar Gatell [https://diaryofacatmom.com/about-the-host/], sharing real moments, emotions, and experiences from life with cats [https://diaryofacatmom.com/about/]. This space is meant for connection, comfort, and companionship. Everything shared comes from lived experience as a cat mom and is not intended as professional veterinary advice. Every cat is unique, and for health concerns, it’s always best to consult your trusted veterinarian. Most of all, please remember: You’re not alone on this journey. We’re learning, loving, and growing together — one paw print at a time. Are You Helping Cat Parents Too? 🐾💕 Veterinarians, emergency vets, cat behaviorists, rescue organizations, pet businesses, authors, and other cat experts may be a good fit for a future guest interview on Diary of a Cat Mom. → Learn More About Becoming a Guest https://stan.store/fromhereai/p/podcast-guest-package [https://stan.store/fromhereai/p/podcast-guest-package] Want to Reach Cat Parents Through Podcasting? 🐾🐱 Businesses, organizations, and experts who serve ...

Ep. 104 - How to Get a Cat in a Carrier - Making Vet Visits Less Stressful | Understanding Cats

Getting a cat into a carrier sounds simple... until your cat disappears under the bed the moment the carrier comes out. In this episode of the Diary of a Cat Mom [https://diaryofacatmom.com/] podcast, I share my very first experience trying to get my rescue cat, Sheba, into a front-loading carrier before a veterinary appointment. What I thought would take only a few minutes turned into a stressful experience for both of us. Over the years—and after caring for several rescue cats—I discovered that preparing myself first was just as important as preparing the carrier. Today I share the simple changes that helped make vet visits calmer, easier, and less stressful for everyone. If you've ever struggled getting your cat into a carrier, I hope my story helps make your next trip a little easier. The top-loading cat carrier I mention in this episode made a huge difference for me. It helped make getting my cats into the carrier much easier and less stressful than using a front-loading carrier alone. If you're looking for a similar carrier, here's the one I use: https://amzn.to/44MaoC9 [https://amzn.to/44MaoC9] This episode description contains affiliate links. I may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. You'll Hear In This Cat Podcast Episode * My biggest mistake as a first-time cat mom * Why the carrier itself wasn't the real problem * The routine that now works much better for my cats * Emergency preparedness for multi-cat households * How small changes reduced stress for everyone Timestamps & Chapters 00:00 How My First Cat Carrier Experience Began 01:17 Sheba Had Other Plans 02:23 Why the Front-Loading Carrier Didn't Work 03:12 Snow White Taught Me Another Lesson 04:15 The Routine That Changed Everything 05:08 Preparing Myself Before Preparing My Cat 06:02 Why I Now Use a Top-Loading Carrier 06:40 Creating a Calm Experience for Both of Us This is where I’ve gathered everything that supports me and my cats: https://diaryofacatmom.com/cat-care-resources/ [https://diaryofacatmom.com/cat-care-resources/] About the Diary of a Cat Mom Podcast Diary of a Cat Mom [https://diaryofacatmom.com/] is a quiet, personal cat podcast created by Dagmar Gatell [https://diaryofacatmom.com/about-the-host/], sharing real moments, emotions, and experiences from life with cats [https://diaryofacatmom.com/about/]. This space is meant for connection, comfort, and companionship. Everything shared comes from lived experience as a cat mom and is not intended as professional veterinary advice. Every cat is unique, and for health concerns, it’s always best to consult your trusted veterinarian. Most of all, please remember: You’re not alone on this journey. We’re learning, loving, and growing together — one paw print at a time. Are You Helping Cat Parents Too? 🐾💕 Veterinarians, emergency vets, cat behaviorists, rescue organizations, pet businesses, authors, and other cat experts may be a good fit for a future guest interview on Diary of a Cat Mom. → Learn More About Becoming a Guest https://stan.store/fromhereai/p/podcast-guest-package [https://stan.store/fromhereai/p/podcast-guest-package] Want to Reach Cat Parents Through Podcasting? 🐾🐱 Businesses, organizations, and experts who serve ...

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

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