Got a neurotic cat with the "flail every claw in every direction constantly" reflex when picked up, permanent or think there's any way to calm him down?
He's a lot happier than when he moved in, but picking him up is still an extreme no and he goes into feral mode when it's vet time.
I can get about 1-2 seconds holding him from the back (least dangerous place, but not safe) before it kicks in.
Claude (BC, Canada) was on top of the kitchen cabinet watching his human rummage around inside it, when he decided their head was ripe for booping. They received one, unexpected but generous boop.