{"id":1642,"date":"2023-03-20T11:19:00","date_gmt":"2023-03-20T15:19:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beverlyhillsvets.com\/blog\/?p=1642"},"modified":"2023-03-20T11:19:00","modified_gmt":"2023-03-20T15:19:00","slug":"am-i-holding-my-cat-wrong","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beverlyhillsvets.com\/blog\/am-i-holding-my-cat-wrong\/","title":{"rendered":"Am I Holding My Cat Wrong?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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You locked eyes with a tiny tabby at the shelter and couldn\u2019t wait to bring her home. You envisioned late nights of Netflix bingeing with your cat curled up in your arms. But your first attempt at cuddling resulted in a few swift kicks from her back legs before she bolted from the room. Will your dream of holding your cat ever become a reality?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In all honesty, some cats like to be held and some prefer their personal space, but the following tips from our team<\/a> can improve the bond you have with your cat<\/a> whether or not she chooses to nap on your lap. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Dos and Don\u2019ts of Holding Your Cat<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If your first attempts at affection are met with rejection, don\u2019t take it personally. It\u2019s probably just how your cat is wired. Cats that weren\u2019t properly socialized as kittens or those that haven\u2019t spent much time around humans tend to be skittish when facing new situations. The key to putting a bashful cat at ease is to meet her where she is<\/a>\u2014not where you want her to be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The WRONG Way to Hold a Cat<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If your cat could talk, she would tell you the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n