PLEASE, by the gods, don’t actually do this past childhood please. It can be potentially painful and can cause stress in your cat.
There are several sources regarding this
Scruffing a Cat — Why You Shouldn’t Do It and How to Restrain a Cat the Right Way | Catster
What Effect Does Grabbing a Cat by Its Scruff Have?
Even the aspca says not to do it
So, please, from one cat owner to another. Please dont hurt your kitties by grabbing them by the scruff past childhood
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