Where do cats like to be picked up?

Answer 1

yes and no, a lifted tail can mean many things for cats.

• Upright Tail Without Bristling: A full-fledged friendly greeting to another cat or to a human who appears to be no threat.

• Upright Tail But Quivering Gently: Happiness and excitement when anticipating something (perhaps food).

• Upright Tail with the Tip Tilted: A greeting but the cat may have some reservations.

• Slightly Raised Tail but Gently Curved: Something has caught the cat's interest.

• Gentle Downward Curve but Tip Curved Up: Total relaxation and contentment.

• Tail is Still but Tip is Slightly Twitching: Slightly irritated or agitated.

• Tail is Still but Tip is Actively Twitching: Very irritated and annoyed.

• Swishing from Side to Side: Cat is extremely angry

• Arched Tail and Bristled:Ready to attack or defend if situation gets worse.

• Upright and Fully Bristled Tail:Aggression or defense from another cat.

• Fluffed Out and Lowered Tail: Fear or trying to avoid a confrontation with another cat.

• Tail Downward and Tucked Between the Legs:Submission or defeat.

• Tail Wrapped or Tucked Around the Body: Contentment or slightly defensive (if cat is meek).

Answer 2

It is best to gently slide your hand, from one side or the other, under their chest between their front legs. Gently lift them up and as their back legs start to dangle, cradle their hips above the tail and curl them gently to evenly support their weight between both hands until you bring them up to your chest where you can lean back and let them rest on your chest.

Usually for a full-grown cat it's best to put one hand under their chest behind their front legs, then scoop up their back paws in your other hand. Then as you pick them up slide your arm from behind their front legs to underneath them (they should be bent in a lying down position by now) and curl your same arm over them so that your hand reaches their back, so you can pet them. Keep their back legs and hips nestled in the crook of your other arm. When they want down, let them down. Also, this should only be attempted if the cat is relaxed around you, and if it is comfortable being held in the first place.

Answer 3

cats hate been picked up by there tail, it could hurt them and you should never do it.