This is a seven minute video created by Vancouver veterinarian Dr. Uri Burstyn discussing and demonstrating different techniques for properly picking up a cat,absolutely none of which involve yelling, "Hey, or furrytits!" the key to picking up a cat safely is to make them feel supported,so I always pick up a cat with one hand under the chest one hand under the abdomen and then we can lift them up with of even force, gently so they're not hanging down, and they're not flopping about. That way they'll be comfortable and also that way you'll be safe...though be certain their hind legs - they can effect quite a bit of damage
I guessed I learned how to pick up cats via trial-and-error,because that's the thing about cats -- they won't hesitate to let you know if you're doing something inaccurate. *nuzzling cat face* Isn't that suitable -- isn't that suitable, Miss Muffet? *meow* I glean it, and I'm not eating suitable or exercising,halt remind me.
Keep going for the very informative video.
Source: geekologie.com