I take it you mean lifting by grabbing it by the skin of the back of its neck?

@bingst that may work for kittens but I think it would cause an adult cat considerable discomfort.especially for this pork chop.

@AJimboShep82 I can lift my 12 lb cat that way - but I've been taught the proper method - that's why I directed you to your Vet. They'll decide if the cat is too big.

I have one that freaks out and I have to trim one of her toe nails due to an issue - and scruffing her is the ONLY way to do it without me getting shredded.

Frankly you can Lift the cat off your leg - but I do recommend the scruff method if it's appropriate.
I've had to get large dogs off my leg and you do that with a knee to the chest - but you can't do that to a cat! lol (it won't hurt a 90 lb dog - but it would hurt the cat).

I found you an article on the topic. They recommend picking the cat up - saying "No" and distraction with a toy. Several other things are also added to that: [catster.com]

@AJimboShep82, @bingst Right - Scruffing is the skin at the back of the neck - but you absolutely have to know what you are doing or your could hurt the cat. You have to know where to grab or the limpness doesn't kick in and the cat will try to run. Not a good idea when you're only holding skin.

I was taught the proper method.

And it's true - if the cat it too chunky - you can't do it. Raz at 15 lbs? He can't be scruffed properly - it would take bigger hands than mine. And looser skin I think? lol

I only use that method for very specific things. As it does get into the whole "you're treating me like a kitten" dominance thing.
But it's fantastic if you have to pill a cat.

If I think of it next time I need to do it with Heath we'll take a photo. It's pretty impressive with a 12 lb cat and Kafirah says "Oh yes I've seen you do it". I'm pretty sure it was to put eye ointment in Heath's eyes. No one likes having that goop put in their eyes - but it makes it easier. (He gets treats after too).

@RavenCT when I pick up the little meathead I start by hooking the front two and support him whilst I pick him up and I tuck in his hinds and tail and support him with hand firmly under him and cradle the meathead with other hand.

@AJimboShep82 That is the correct method. lol

@RavenCT and I forgot that I have his front paws over the shoulder of the side I'm cradling him.

I will give it a try thanks.

@PalacinkyPDX I read pepoermintbessential pills is toxic for them. might just be if diffused, but I wouldnt take a chance.