Unraveling the Mysteries of Strange Cat Behaviors

"Scruffing"

"Scruffing" or gripping a kitten by the skin on its neck is a harmless technique employed by mother cats to move their kittens from one place to another. Although it may not appear gentle, it is an ingenious way to ensure the safety of the kittens.

When the neck is grasped, a kitten instinctively relaxes its body. This enables the mother cat to effortlessly carry her kittens to a place of food or safety, without the concern of a squirming offspring slipping out of her grasp and encountering danger.