Tumblr Thread: Discussing Whether Adult Cats Should Be Lifted By The Scruff

Being a cat owner is not always the simplest thing. There are a lot of things that you learn about cats over time, just by owning them and living with them. But, even people who have owned cats for years can make mistakes and can have questions. For example, we saw a whole thread about people being confused about cats not wanting to drink water and having to come up with creative ways to trick their cats into drinking water. And we saw people debate about whether indoor cats should be let outside or about whether cats should be allowed to playfight with other animals

There's always more to know. And today, we came across a tumblr thread about lifting adult cats by the scruffs of their necks. It seems that a lot of people instantly defended doing it, but some people on tumblr disagree. We would love to hear your guys' opinions on the topic as well!

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Honestly, we were surprised to see how many people didn't know anything about it. It's true that veterinarians use this technique on cats in the vet's office sometimes, but generally, it should be avoided as much as possible. You can accidentally choke them, cause them pain, there are better ways to handle a cat almost always. Be gentle with your furbabies.
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Although, since so many people were surprised, we really are glad to see this discussion spark on tumblr. We think more people should be made aware of the potential risks of lifting adult cats by the scruff of their neck. Help your cat-owning friends, let them know about this.
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