10 Best and Effective Ways to Carry a Kitten
01/07/21
Kittens are adorable and more loving and less aggressive than full grown cats. This is one of the reasons why cat owners and cat lovers tend to adopt kittens as a choice. There are varying views on how long a kitten would be a kitten until it reaches adulthood. A cat can be considered a kitten when he is below one year of age and kittens below six months are really very young and vulnerable to injury, diseases and can even get killed by other predators such as Civets, Badgers and Foxes. Although in general, carrying a kitten is similar to carrying an adult cat, there are certain precautions that need to be taken when carrying a kitten as they are vulnerable and fragile. Below are 10 best ways you can carry a kitten without hurting him.
1. Make the kitten comfortable and safe
Before carrying a kitten, you will need to start playing and giving him little snacks. Depending on the kitten's size and age, you will have to play and familiarize with the kitten so that he will not be scared of being carried.
2. Use a small blanket
Wrapping the kitten with a small blanket will help keep him warm and comfortable. The blanket
will easily make the kitten feel less frightened.
3. Carry the kitten from his under arm
This is a very effective way to carry a kitten because it will not agitate him. Carrying the kitten from the under arm helps the kitten reduce getting scared. Slowly and gently place your both hands under the kitten's under arm and lift him slowly and then place him in your arms.
This is a very effective way to carry a kitten because it will not agitate him. Carrying the kitten from the under arm helps the kitten reduce getting scared. Slowly and gently place your both hands under the kitten's under arm and lift him slowly and then place him in your arms.
4. Holding close to the chest
After using the techniques above, you can effectively carry the cat and gently hold it near your chest and make sure to place one of your hands on the kitten's behind feet. This will give a good grip for you and will help the kitten feel comfortable. Place the other hand on the side of the kitten or his front legs. This method is more effective in especially kittens who are two months and older but smaller kittens too are happy to be cuddled in this manner.
After using the techniques above, you can effectively carry the cat and gently hold it near your chest and make sure to place one of your hands on the kitten's behind feet. This will give a good grip for you and will help the kitten feel comfortable. Place the other hand on the side of the kitten or his front legs. This method is more effective in especially kittens who are two months and older but smaller kittens too are happy to be cuddled in this manner.
5. Bundle baby method
Hold the kitten gently in your hand by wrapping him with a clean towel or cloth. First take the towel and wrap the kitten gently and after wrapping him, lift him up and place him as if you are holding an infant.
Hold the kitten gently in your hand by wrapping him with a clean towel or cloth. First take the towel and wrap the kitten gently and after wrapping him, lift him up and place him as if you are holding an infant.
6. Holding the kitten in your palm
This method is effective for kittens who are below three months. You can place the kitten in your pals very gently and kittens prefer the warmth of your palm. This method cannot be applied to older kittens due to their size and it is only for a short time you can keep the kitten.
This method is effective for kittens who are below three months. You can place the kitten in your pals very gently and kittens prefer the warmth of your palm. This method cannot be applied to older kittens due to their size and it is only for a short time you can keep the kitten.
7.The two arm wrap for carrying more than one kitten
This method is easy when you have more than one kitten. Use your left or right hand based on which way is comfortable for you and slowly pick one kitten by placing your fingers behind the bey of the kitten and lift him and place him in your arms. Do the same thing to the other kittens and you can carry a maximum of four kittens like this.
This method is easy when you have more than one kitten. Use your left or right hand based on which way is comfortable for you and slowly pick one kitten by placing your fingers behind the bey of the kitten and lift him and place him in your arms. Do the same thing to the other kittens and you can carry a maximum of four kittens like this.
8. Place the kitten in your lap
This method is easy for people who are unable to walk and is a very easy way to hold a kitten. carry the kitten and place him in your lap and hold his head by placing your hand behind it. This method is good for adult cats as well.
This method is easy for people who are unable to walk and is a very easy way to hold a kitten. carry the kitten and place him in your lap and hold his head by placing your hand behind it. This method is good for adult cats as well.
9. Carrying the kitten on top of the shoulder
Place your hands gently on the kitten and hold him from his belly and place him on your shoulder. Kittens are very inquisitive and will love wandering on your shoulder. Remember to frequently keep your kitten in the shoulder so that he will get used and will start bonding with you.
Place your hands gently on the kitten and hold him from his belly and place him on your shoulder. Kittens are very inquisitive and will love wandering on your shoulder. Remember to frequently keep your kitten in the shoulder so that he will get used and will start bonding with you.
10. Carrying the kitten while rubbing his head
Rubbing the head or the underside of the cheeks calms the kitten and gives comfort to him. You can carry the kitten by gently rubbing either his head or the area near the whiskers or the underside of the jaw. While rubbing the kitten, you can gently lift him.
Rubbing the head or the underside of the cheeks calms the kitten and gives comfort to him. You can carry the kitten by gently rubbing either his head or the area near the whiskers or the underside of the jaw. While rubbing the kitten, you can gently lift him.
Important-Ways not to carry a Kitten
1. From the neck
This is widely used by cat owners and is not a safe way to carry a kitten. Carrying a cat or a kitten by its neck is known as scruffing. Carrying a kitten could cause anxiety and pain and sometimes injuries such as muscle tearing near the neck and it should never be done.
1. From the neck
This is widely used by cat owners and is not a safe way to carry a kitten. Carrying a cat or a kitten by its neck is known as scruffing. Carrying a kitten could cause anxiety and pain and sometimes injuries such as muscle tearing near the neck and it should never be done.
2. Carrying the kitten from its front legs
Carrying a kitten from the front legs is dangerous to your kitten because the tiny legs are not developed enough and could be very painful and could cause injury as well.
Carrying a kitten from the front legs is dangerous to your kitten because the tiny legs are not developed enough and could be very painful and could cause injury as well.
3. Carrying the kitten from its behind legs
This is another dangerous way of carrying a cat or a kitten because the kitten's legs or muscles are not yet developed and when you carry the kitten using his behind legs, the kitten is lifted upside down and this can make the kitten anxious.
This is another dangerous way of carrying a cat or a kitten because the kitten's legs or muscles are not yet developed and when you carry the kitten using his behind legs, the kitten is lifted upside down and this can make the kitten anxious.
4.Allowing your toddler or young child to carry your kitten.
Kittens and children are adorable and can become good companions but children who are too young to understand tend to carry kittens and an adult who is knowledgeable should be present whenever a young child is playing with a kitten. Young children can hurt a kitten unknowingly if left unattended with a kitten and in defense, a kitten could claw or bite a kid if it feels pain or if it feels threatened. As a rule of thumb, try to separate the kitten from the young child if you fear your child could unintentionally harm the kitten by carrying him wrongly.
Kittens and children are adorable and can become good companions but children who are too young to understand tend to carry kittens and an adult who is knowledgeable should be present whenever a young child is playing with a kitten. Young children can hurt a kitten unknowingly if left unattended with a kitten and in defense, a kitten could claw or bite a kid if it feels pain or if it feels threatened. As a rule of thumb, try to separate the kitten from the young child if you fear your child could unintentionally harm the kitten by carrying him wrongly.
5. Carrying a kitten with its ears
This is a common and a dangerous method to carry a kitten because the ears of a cat comprise cartilage and carrying from the ears could stretch the ear resulting in injury and pain.
This is a common and a dangerous method to carry a kitten because the ears of a cat comprise cartilage and carrying from the ears could stretch the ear resulting in injury and pain.
6. Trying to carry a kitten using its tail
This is a dangerous way of carrying a cat or a kitten and it could injure or cause extreme pain for the tiny feline.
This is a dangerous way of carrying a cat or a kitten and it could injure or cause extreme pain for the tiny feline.
Look out for any of the following from your kitten if you're carrying and if so, do not carry the kitten until he calms down.
Hissing
Aggression
Flat ears
Clawing
Tense jaw
Panting
Hiding
Avoiding eye contact
Showing reluctance to be carried
Growling
Enlarged pupils
Backing away when petted
If some of the above signs persist, it could signal an underlying reason such as a sickness or an injury and it is better to consult your local vet in this case so that the cause could be treated as soon as possible.
Carrying a kitten is simple if you know the basic methods to follow and avoiding any injury or harm to the kitten should be avoided.
Hissing
Aggression
Flat ears
Clawing
Tense jaw
Panting
Hiding
Avoiding eye contact
Showing reluctance to be carried
Growling
Enlarged pupils
Backing away when petted
If some of the above signs persist, it could signal an underlying reason such as a sickness or an injury and it is better to consult your local vet in this case so that the cause could be treated as soon as possible.
Carrying a kitten is simple if you know the basic methods to follow and avoiding any injury or harm to the kitten should be avoided.