What should you expect from a vet ?

[BubbaGumps]

Scruffing is very aggressive to an adult cat, and should only be used as a last resort.
When scruffing is necessary, it should be done to hold the cat down, never to lift. If it’s necessary to lift, scruff down with one hand, then lift the body with the other, keeping the body weight from pulling on the scruff.
Again, scruffing should be used only as a very last resort, there are so many other gentle techniques that any half experienced vet or tech should know.

The Vet scruffed the cat then lifted it to his head level and started feeling around the abdomen and inspecting the area. I didnt ask what he was checking but I assume it was for lumps or tumors.