Scruff the cat. For quick, painless procedures, such as giving a pill or drops in the ear, the cat scruff can be used to restrain the cat. As long as you do not attempt to lift the cat by the scruff, it is a perfectly acceptable means of restraint. This technique should only be used when the cat is resting its body on a flat surface, such as a table, floor or counter. The loose skin on the back of the neck can be gripped in one hand to restrain the cat. Using your dominant hand.

Grasp the loose skin, the scruff and a firm grip as the cat is facing away from you. This gives you a secure grip on the cat. And it is thought that this may have a slight calming effect on a cat as long as it isn't too upset while holding the scruff. You can also grab the rear legs with your other hand to lay the cat on its side places Your hand around the lower rear legs and Place your index finger between the legs and gently stretch the cat out.