What is the most effective way to hit a cat?

The right way to hit a cat is to let it feel pain without getting hurt. When the cat misbehaves, hold it in your arms to keep it still, then pat its bottom with moderate force. A cat’s bottom has plenty of flesh, so a proper pat will not injure it; never hit the head or belly, and do not strike before you have control, or the cat may be frightened into scratching, biting or going into stress.