The scruff is the back of the neck. It is not an endearing gesture.
No. The colloquialism is: scruff of the neck.
You scruff a ferret by holding the layer of fat that is around the back of its neck just like you scruff a cat.
it is called the scruff or nape
No, it is not safe to pick up a cat by the scruff of the neck as it can cause discomfort and potential injury to the cat.
The back of a dog's neck is commonly referred to as the "scruff." This is the loose skin area located between the shoulders and the base of the skull, which is often used by mother dogs to carry their puppies.
By the scruff on the back of it's neck. It does not hurt the kittie.
it is called a scruff
Scruff
a scruff of a cat is loose skin at the back of their neck. when they are kittens their mothers carry them by the scruff. you can even scruff your cat to restrain it while administering medication or grooming etc. do not carry a heavy cat around by the scruff though since its possible to injure its back.
It is not recommended to lift a cat by the scruff of its neck, as this can cause discomfort and potential injury to the cat. It is best to support a cat's body with both hands when lifting them.
The mother cat grabs the scruff of her child's neck
The loose skin at the back of the neck just ahead of the shoulders.