It would seem that it could be easier - took a cotake and keep to yourself, smooth, enjoy. But no! Not all cats are fond of people restricting their freedom. Some are not given at all. Such is their nature - "I'm a cat, and I walk by myself." Remember?
And sometimes it happens that the cat screams and meows when you take it in your arms. You probably do it awkwardly and cause it pain or inconvenience. Although it seems that it is very easy to take an animal and keep it, in fact, it requires skill. Especially, if the animal has some kind of disease, and you can hurt it.
How to take a cat in your arms?
First of all, you need to take the animal correctly. But before that, make sure that it is not aggressive towards you, is not afraid of you, and in general, it is comfortable and calm. Without sudden movements, approach the cat, speak to her kindly, say hello. It will probably take time for the cat or cat to get used to you. Stroke the cat's forehead, behind the ears and chin, if he allows you to do so.
All these actions are necessary, especially if the animal is unfamiliar to you. So you and the cat will have time to assess the situation, to get to know each other a little. As soon as the cat feels that she is safe with you, she will relax, and you will see and feel it.
The cat gives a signal that it is ready to go to your hands - it starts rubbing against your leg or arm, purrs , looks into your eyes. If you see this, and not her irritation and attempts to bite and scratch, then you have become friends with her, and you can proceed to the next stage.
Now place one of your hands under the cat's body just behind her front paws, with the second hand grab it under the hind legs and raise. As soon as possible, create a contact between your body and the cat - this will make it feel completely safe.
How to keep a cat or a cat in your arms?
The most difficult behind, you are in close contact with the animal, it trusts you and expects you to be tender and warm. Keep it at the level of your chest, lightly pressing, but not pressing down. The position of the cat should be almost straight - not sagging and not upside down. Any inconvenient position of the cat immediately try to stop, pulling away and incidentally scratching you.
The head of the cat, when you hold it, must be above the level of its torso. Remember - you can never turn the cat head down!
It is equally important to feel when a cat wants to leave your hands. She will start to twitch, move, try to free herself. Do not hold her against her will, otherwise she will feel uncomfortable, her anxiety and fear will grow, so the next time you have to do everything from the very beginning, to pick her up again.
Do not drop the cat, lower it on 4 paws and then remove the hands. Of course, sometimes a cat can jump off you, so be ready for it.