The most important rule of all wasn't even mentioned and I'm both shocked and appalled. Never, never, never, NEVER throw away an empty cardboard box. These empty boxes are a sign of true love. Your cat will worship you as you do your cat.
The "don't force interaction" tip makes me think of seeing a friend while walking on a street. It's alright to invite them over to your place to hangout if you see them randomly, but don't grab your friend and stuff them into your car
My besty used to magically appear at 5am and perform a kidnapping - she'd literally put clothes on me and drag me out for an adventure like a nature hike at some distant waterfall ... Kidnapping can be fun O_O Edit: I mean DRAG me out. 4'10" tiny lil thing, deceptively strong 🤣
I’m a vet, and I’m going to start recommending this video to my new cat parent clients. This is gold. Thank you for your services to cats, my good sir.
All for this! BUT! What about a harness when you take your cat outside? Yes, harnesses are less covering than most “costumes”, but is there much of a difference to the cat?
TIME STAMPS 1. Don't declaw your cat🐈 10:18 2. Don't Force your cat for content📸 8:55 3. Don't Punish Your Cat😺 6:31 4. Don't force interactions😤 4:09 5. Don't Dress Up Your Cat👚 2:50 6. Don't Skip The Vet🏥 1:25 7. Don't feed your cat milk🥛 0:34
I'm still always mortified to hear that de-clawing is even legal anywhere. In Australia this has been illegal for ages. De-clawing outside of medical reasons just seems unthinkable. I really do think that if you are not prepared to work around the species you're bringing into your home, then don't do it. I have 3 Burmese and have found this isn't a problem. I trim their claws regularly and provide many other options for them to claw on. It'll be great to see some more progression towards more respect for animals and their adorable ways that cause us to love them. In Australia, there is no ear trimming, tail docking or de-barking of dogs either - c'mon guys, we can do better for our fur family.
@@magnarcreed3801: Another Australian here - Australia is not a shit place. If you've been told that it is then you've been fed propaganda. As Rachel pointed out, there is a number of procedures that are not good for domestic animals that are banned in Australia. You might like to consider the idea that some of the other rules and regulations in Australia come from a similar mindset and they're not so bad. I'm not saying we get everything right in Australia all the time - but, for starters, we don't have people missing out on medical treatment because they are poor. We aren't in danger of having theocracy imposed upon us. The death penalty has been abolished both at federal and state levels. We have many, many less gun death per capita than you do. (I'm assuming you are in the US, my apologies if you are not.) In fact, the better access to health care and the comparative scarcity of guns both contribute towards us having a greater life expectancy than people in the US. Our minimum wage is higher than yours and people who are employed on a permanent basis (as opposed to casual) have access to 4 weeks of paid leave per year and two weeks of paid sick leave.
@@resourcedragon Yeah but y’all also got lots of weird talking dom shit. Like deadly small critters, half of the place at least is desert which wouldn’t work for me, weird porn laws going on that don’t make sense, and dumb gun and dog breed laws. So definitely a shit place by my standards. For sure has some great features don’t get me wrong. But not as many negative ones to me.
I completely agree! It's still hard to believe that declawing was just made illegal in Maryland a few months ago. I have three cats and the older two that belong to my mother are declawed. They don't experience any pain and seem happy as far as we can tell, but who knows how much happier they'd be if their bodies had been left alone. The third cat, who's mine has her claws and she's had NO problems with scratching since I brought her home. Whenever I ask my mother if she regrets getting the other two declawed after seeing that mine hasn't destroyed anything, she doesn't give a damn at all and it's absolutely insane. Like at the very least admit it was unnecessary. I don't get how people can mutilate their pets' bodies without even a second thought.
@@resourcedragon another Aussie here, and agree with all you said, and I have 2 cats and I honestly just first time heard of declawing, I'm kinda scared to even google it! And clearly your effort in a logical explanation to reply to that numb brain was pointless bcoz they think porn laws and declawing are more important to them and also picture our country to be that we have red back spiders n other deadly critters just crawling all over our desert homes! LoL! God bless! ❤️😻
When I initially adopted my cat, whenever she started scratching my couch or doorframe, I brought out the treats and held them against the scratching post, until she reached for it with her paws and started scratching. Very quickly she would start going for the scratching post immediately whenever she wanted to scratch! I kept reinforcing it with treats for a couple of weeks, and she has left my furniture alone since, I was surprised at how painless the redirect was 😸
I trained my cat to use the scratch post by putting her near it and scratching it myself. I heard that cats mirror so I gave it a shot that she'd mirror my behavior.
Often they also go for furniture because the scratching supplies they have are too short or another problem that prevents them from using it to the full extend. We have scratching posts but also scratching boards scattered throughout the apartment and they naver touched any furniture
Cool idea! When I got my cat I was worried about my furniture, although the animal shelter told me that he's really good at that. I scratched at the scatching post the first few days to show him - it worked very well, but is was bad for my fingernails xD.
I saw a cat up for adoption in a store and I happily played with his outstretched paws for a bit and I thought he was declawed since he batted my fingers with soft toe beans. I realized though he still had his claws! Cats know when is the right times, and this sweetie was happy and intact :)
Depends on the cat. My rescue doesn't seem to understand that he has daggers on the ends of his paws. But he was not properly socialized as a kitten. And he refuses to leave the soft paws claw caps alone. So it's a bit of a work in progress. But no matter how many times I end up with claws in my back, I still refuse to even consider declawing. It absolutely kills me that it was once common place and we did it to past cats.
My cat Sarah, who passed away 10 years ago, used to slap my youngest when she was a toddler. When ever Sarah had enough of my daughter or my daughter got too rough, Sarah would just slap her...but no claws, ever!!! I missed Sarah so much after she was gone that I only just got 2 more cats earlier this year... and they showed me how much I missed having a cat. Our cats were rescued cats and the one hated being picked up, so my now 16 yr old daughter was concerned they would not be affectionate... I assured her that with love and time they would come around to wanting affection... now the one that hated being picked up, cannot get enough affection...he loves it...to the point he is constantly coming to one of us for some love and affection. I have never had a cat or a dog who has not loved affection. I have to say though, these two are a lot rougher when playing than Sarah was... I think because they are used to playing with each other whereas Sarah was my only cat at the time...and these two can really go at it with each other sometimes. LOL
20 years ago we adopted a cat that was already declawed. The family returned him to the shelter because he was biting the kids (who were also pulling on his tail) and the parents after they declawed him. Once we brought him home, he was the best cat ever. I honestly believe he spent his days with us thankful that we got him out of that house.
@@jtk3023❤ I’m sure of it! Growing up, my family took in a ragdoll, Monty, who my aunt, uncle and cousins “couldn’t take anymore”. The “final straw” was Monty jumping up on the bed and laying on the suit my aunt had laid out for my uncle to wear. Monty was a RAGDOLL - a breed known for their (gorgeous) thick, long, hair. The hair left on the suit was the dealbreaker. Our family has always been a cat-loving family and my parents agreed to take him when my aunt asked. He ended up being, one of my dad’s best friends. He followed him everywhere. He literally followed him while he was mowing the lawn- he would just walk behind my dad. When my dad worked in the yard, Monty would always be there to help. He was beautiful and smart. We all loved him, but my dad had a very special relationship with him. At several family get-togethers, my cousins told me they thought he was the “stupidest cat”- not knowing Monty was actually much smarter than them. I was and and still am so glad my parents took him in and away from the dense, ignorant, uneducated family who originally thought they “wanted him .“ He passed away 19 years ago, and my dad still talks about him and misses him❤. I’m so grateful Monty was able to experience love, appreciation and care for most of his life. He knew my parents saved him.
when declawing is the subject I always tell people this: "sooooo, then you think it's OK for dogs to have all their teeth pulled because they might bite??!" Cats need scratching places and dogs need chewing toys, it's that simple, just respect the animal.
I am against it too for all of the above reasons. Another point I always state is, even tho my cat is an indoor, if they happen to get out….They have no way to defend themselves. I wish it was illegal.
@@masaiito8531 They'll still have the teeth, but that's a major disadvantage if they get into conflict with another cat, a dog, or something else. I sort of have a cat (a stray that just popped up in my courtyard, he's mostly staying here these days; I should get him to the vet sometime) and I never even considered trimming his claws because he might get into a scuffle with other cats around town, or even in my courtyard with other visiting strays. Well, declawing isn't a thing here in Europe at least, so that has never been on the table.
Or maybe you could actually explain what it entails like a normal person...you aren't likely to change someone's mind if they don't actually know what is being done to the cat.
As a non-native English speaker, when I first saw the word "declaw", I thought it was just another way to say cutting nails. But as Jackson expains it later, and I googled it, and I was like WTF? Why would anyone do that to their cat?!
My family has been saying this for decades. It boggles my mind how selfish people can be. The moment the conversation becomes, "But then I…" you have put yourself before the pet. Given how much more power you have over them, that's unethical in the extreme. Likewise, cats scratch primarily to control the length/sharpness of their claws/nails. If they are clawing your furniture, then perhaps you haven't given them adequate protection.
@@joannebutcher860I’m in the uk too and had to look up declawing. Never heard of it and i have lived with cats for my entire life. It’s definitely not normal here.
About the declawing, I fought so hard to get my Cinna to not be declawed by my parents when I was in middle school. I highly suggest talking to your parents when they want to declaw your new kitten. I talked them out of it with good arguments and facts about how much it damages your cats. I’m a college graduate now and my kitten has gotten to enjoy his claws and no arthritis for years :)
One of my cats likes to be hugged. Before I go to sleep, I grab him and use him as a teddy bear. He immediately starts purring and making biscuits right after.
We got our first cat about 6 years and I mentioned to my dear cat loving friend that I wanted to declaw my new kitten and she strongly suggested not to and sent me your way. I’m happy to say we now have 2 cats that we love dearly. I’m grateful for my cat loving friend for telling me about your channel. Thank you, it truly is about educating the public.
I just want to say thank you for educating yourself and accepting to be told that declawing is wrong. Many people hate being told "hey, no, you're very wrong with that", it's great to see that there are still some people with common sense and that aren't overtaken by their own ego.
I plan to get a cat in college and my parents won’t let me have one if I don’t declaw them. I’m literally just not going to go home, I can’t do that to a cat
I'm Swedish, where it is illegal to declaw cats, and I had never even heard of the word "declaw" until I started watching content from the US. It's absolutely horrifying and, just like docking the ears and tails of dogs, unnatural and ruins their options of communication, leaving almost only aggressive outcomes.
I'm glad Sweden is more considerate of cats than the selfish materialistic people who want to declare cats to preserve their "things". If you love material possessions more than a living being, DON'T GET A CAT!
Right?! I'm from Australia and didn't know declawing was a thing until I learned about it from an American housemate. I was horrified! And she said she never understood that it was wrong until whe left the US and learned that isn't the norm. It's crazy
@@ghostface8671 It seems some of my fellow Americans have distorted priorities. I've said it before and I'll say it again. If you are that materialistic that you fear a cat will ruin your "things", DON'T GET A CAT! PLEASE!
Sabot, my 14 y.o. MaineCoon, had his front claws removed sometime in his early life. I'm the fourth caregiver Sabot has had and I see every day the disabilities he's lived with. Fortunately, Sabot is very intelligent and has managed to improvise for the loss and has taught me enough of his language to better assist him. He cant climb a tree but he can jump like a tiger. He's a good boy and I love him! *Updated - 11/7/22 - Sabot died in his sleep this morning. He was two months shy of 15 years of age. He was very much loved.
People are so short-sighted. Hey let us declaw our cat so he don't scratches our stuff. Oh no, now he is so aggressive and/or pees everywhere and misbehaves or just don't moves at all, we need to give im away we can not longer stand this stupid cat. I'm so happy that he now has a great home >
So glad Sabot found you to love & care for him. I still don’t understand declawing. That is maiming an animal for the sake of human callousness & selfishness.
im so sorry to hear that :(( it always makes me incredibly sad and upset when animals' past owners have been abusive towards them. at least now he has an owner who genuinely loves and cares for him. you're an incredible human being for giving this cat a safe home and i hope you get to spend many more years with him!! much love ❤
I have a cat that was declawed before I owned her, and she had managed to use here pads like finger tips and can open drawers and cabinets. She has adapted well but I would never do that to a cat my self and I would be fine with it being outlawed.
My kitten thought she found a wonderful scratching post on my sofa and I immediately said No Lottie not there, picked her up and put her paws on her scratching post, gently pressed her nails onto it and showed her how it's done😂and that's where she does it now. Did that twice. They're super smart... Learn very quickly.. Just remain consistent.
Did the same by demonstrating use of the post myself. Converted 100%, that very second. The truly brilliant thing is that she still claws the sofa, but only very, very rarely, to tell me that something is wrong and needs my immediate attention.
Never Declaw Club Here. My oldest cat HATED having his claws clipped, but he would let them grow long enough they curled and we HAD to clip them. He would make the worst noises when we tried to clip them (even our neighbors came over one day because they thought we were abusing him). We tried the thundershirts and a claw clip bag, but he still was so difficult about it. Even our vet tried to show us the "right way" but after him and three vet techs held our kitty down and managed to clip ONE claw, the vet just said "I think he is a candidate for declawing." Absolutely NOT. I worked with our kitty. I started by massaging his paws. He fought for a bit and then relaxed after a few months. Then I started extending his claws during the massages. Again, it took months until he didn't fight it. Then I start clipping one nail during the paw massages. Then two and so on, again for months. After a year or two, he is now very good about getting his claws clipped. Cats take patience. If you don't have patience, then don't own a cat.
Same here! I had a cat who absolutely did NOT like me clipping his claws and would fight tooth and nail (hah) when I tried. I did the same: expose him to me handling his claws very, very, veeeery slowly, doing just a tiny bit at a time. Then I started giving him treats while I'd handle his paws (once he didn't pull away immediately), and after maybe 3 or 4 months or so, I started clipping a claw or two every time. It worked really well and now he purrs as soon as I pick up the clippers, comes to me and starts rubbing against the clippers, although he's not even getting treats any more (it's been years!). And he was BAD!! I mean, he would even draw blood just to get away at first!!
You need to find a new veterinarian,that vet sounds scary to take anything to! To suggest your cat was a candidate for declawing raises a warning sign to me! Glad to know you did not listen to him or her.
Might get some hate for this.. But under normal, healthy circumstances I agree on the "don't declaw your cat", the only time it's really okay in my opinion is when there's a medical necessity for it. An example being we had a cat who yanked one of his claws enough that it was poking into the toe beside it. He was an indoor-outdoor cat, we only had the claw removed that he essentially declawed himself... Or so we thought, I think he grew the claw back after a few months. Then another cat kept getting really nasty infections in two of her toes/claws to the point she was turning mean. I don't think she was even a year old before we decided to remove only the problem claws.. After those claws were removed (the others she still has), she reverted back to being a sweetheart. So under normal conditions, I agree, don't declaw the kitty. But if it's a medical necessity? Do what's necessary.
When a vet recommends declawing, their license should be taken down and have a lifetime ban on ever being a vet! Thaaaaaaat is a butcher, not a vet! That's why I have a very hard time believing that these "vets" give a shit about their patient! They don't. They only see dollar signs. That's a heartless human. How can she/he work as a vet is beyond me! And it makes me oh so very, very furious! Additionally, I strongly disagree on the patience thing! To go through that for 2 years is torture! Why did you put yourself through that, when with ANOTHER cat, you would not have to go through that! Your comment must at least state that "SOME cats require patience". Most do not! Most are alright and don't need the ludicrous, unfathomable stress that you put yourself through! When someone who doesn't have patience reads that, they will think, oh I can't get a cat, but that's not accurate at all. For that person can get along fine with most cats that are chill. But if you do meet one that isn't, yeah good luck, mission impossible!
I actually convinced my landlord to change their policies about requiring tenants to declaw their cats. They told me their policy when we were interviewing, and I told them about all the stuff I've seen on your show about what can happen when you declaw a cat. I also told them about everything I do to keep his nails trimmed, and how he hadn't scratched up anything in our old place. They allowed it, and I moved in without issues. I ended up having to move out, but then I moved back(long story). I brought it up and they said they no longer had that policy. It was a different person, and they actually hadn't even heard about the policy before.
Thats actually very awesome...thanks for sharing...I'm not some anti-declaw activist or anything but if you were able to affect a change that helps improve your community a real estate business no less) even that much to allow households the choice to be more accepting of their pets physiology and behaviors without radical alterations I'd say thats a win/win for all. Ultimately the animals well being is more valuable than any furniture or wall trimming anyway. As for the health and safety of other pets and living things who may have to encounter the clawed cat...well thats the responsibility of the pets keeper and the community's leaders to assess what steps are necessary imo.
Get a Dr, vet letter saying you cannot declaw your cat, it's a therapy cat. DESANTIS suppose to make a law to stop this with homes you can't have animals. Not right. That's why so many ferals. Dogs too. God bless 🙌 🙏 all these strays. I tried to get animal control to help pick up pit bull that couldn't walk. Poor baby. I had to say I'll call media if you don't come, help this dog. He came. He dragged her with leash, I said that off her now. I picked her up, put her in truck, said this blanket goes with her. She was sweet. How people raise animals. Get tired of them, drop them off. 🙏🙏 for all.
Wow. I'm from Germany and never realised what declaw really means. I thought it was just trimming and not complete removal of the claws - really sick. Absolutely disgusting and nobody should get a cat who does this. It's an animal with claws and teeth, if that's not your thing get a snail.
Agreed. I have a kitten (in the USA) and can’t imagine de-clawing her. I give her plenty of other scratching options and have taught her to use those instead of furniture. No problem!
Same in Poland, when I first heard the term 'declaw' I thought it was just a regular claw-trimming or something. Fortunately it's illegal here to declaw and I think it's the same in the most of the Europe. I can't even imagine how can someone choose some stupid furniture over the health and well-being of their pet.
Disagree. Cats deal really well with amputation. I've observed amputations, (STOP READING here if under 18 or untreated PTSD): the vet doesn't just pull on the leg until it tears off.
@@therabbithat People might 'deal really well' with amputation as well but that doesn't mean we should be chopping hands off of people left right and center because 'they might ruin my couch' or 'they'll tear down the wallpaper'.
@@therabbithat Dude, no. One of my cats is a tripod (NOT declawed), we had to have 1 of his entire rear legs amputated to due to an injury. He's coping well 3 years later with only 3 legs, but it is absolutely still a disability and I see him struggle every day as a tripod. Declawing IS amputation, just not in the same way that say, having an injured leg amputated by the vet would be. Declawing is dangerous, harmful, and debilitating, and should NEVER, EVER be done to a cat. Period.
I maintain anyone who declaws their cat should also have all their first knuckles removed and given no accommodation for it as difficulties arise from it
Great advice. Long ago, I had a tortoiseshell named Joker. She was definitely particular about petting. She would make a little sound that meant stop when she'd had enough. One time, a friend of a friend came over and she was allowing the petting. Then, she made her noise. I warned him to stop petting her or she would nip his hand. He ignored me and she nipped him. Then he complained that my cat bit him.
I trim my cats claws from time to time and when you first started talking about declawing I thought this was what you talked about. I panicked. Everyone has told me that trimming their claws isn't hurtful as long as you only trim a little (never close to "the quick"). But I now understand that declawing is something entirely different. Never heard of it before, it's illegal in my country. As it should be.
You’re going to hear a lot of confused people mixing up trimming with declawing so don’t pay anyone no mind. If your pet doesn’t explicitly show behavior regarding them getting hurt then don’t worry about it
I only trimmed when they were kittens as they didn’t have control of retracting them but would never trim them now, what if the sneak out? Coyote bait.
7. :35 Don’t feed your cat milk 6. 1:25 Don’t skip vet visits 5. 2:50 Don’t dress your cat up 4. 4:10 Don’t force interactions 3. 6:30 Don’t punish your cat 2. 8:55. Don’t force your cat for content 1. 10:15. Don’t declaw your cat
I always hated when people declaw cats , i get it but i see it like this , what if the tables were turned and my cat told me he was gonnah cut of me weeny if he saw me naked again 😂😂😂
I wish he would have mentioned not giving your cats "vegan" diets. That's becoming an increasing problem these days. People thinking cats can switch their diets up like humans can. It's cruel and very harmful for a cat to be lacking a meat based diet.
I had a friend with a declawed cat (that they inherited from a family member), and he had all the declaw issues: refusal to use his litter box, frequent biting, and early arthritis in his paws. When he passed away in his mid-teens, my friend and their spouse wanted to get another cat... and the spouse was determined that the new cat would also be declawed, to save their young kids and their furniture. It was a campaign of sending them digital pamphlets and videos, and drawing correlations from research to their own previous cat's behaviours, but eventually they decided not to declaw. Three years later, their new cat never bites, swats without extending her claws (and only if provoked beyond reason), uses her litter box and scratching posts, and is frequently described by both as "the perfect cat." Declawing is never the answer!
I can't believe people STILL declaw their cats. It's horrible and people that do that should be shot. If people do that, those people should not be allowed to have any animal
@@sarahcline8488 How about strapping a newborn's arms and legs apart in a "circumstraint" and going to work on them? what should we do to these people?
My friend had a cat that wouldn't let anyone touch him. When I visited I would greet him by name but never tried to touch him. I'll never forget the look on my friends face when she walked back into the room and he was letting me pet him. You definitely have to let the cat come to you in their own time. ❤️
I had the same experience with someone I dated - he had four cats and one of them refused to let anyone but the owner touch him, until I came along. I knew to sit very quietly and just watch - not to reach out and pet - and wait until their curiosity brought them over to me. When my date came back from the kitchen, his jaw dropped because Finley (the cat in question) was happily sitting in my lap and rubbing against my hand to get attention.
Yep, true. Same here. Also offering your hand to them so they can sniff you out until they decide to trust you before trying to pet them. My friend's cat jumped into my lap and purred and their jaws dropped because that cat supposedly doesn't like anyone. I just knew how to 'talk' to him first.
Yeah it's so funny how I go into homeowners houses and they tell me that my cat's not friendly they won't come up to anyone and I just look at them close my eyes and make a sound with my mouth and they come right up to me but I never ever move towards them I always let them control the situation it works 90% of the time
My old lady was deemed very antisocial and prone to aggression. She trusts us so much she never scratches and bites us unless by accident (she shakes her paws real quick to retract her claws as if apologizing), we respect her boundaries and learnt to read her facial expressions and movements that tell us she doesn't want to interact, so she doesn't feel like showing her boundaries no more. Love that little old cuddlebug
❤ it isn't rocket science. Just pay attention to them. And they are extremely expressive. From their ears..tail, face. (^ & I don't mean this for you, sounds like you know what's up).
I have an 8 year old MC mix that was abused for the first 10 months of his life, so when I rescued him he sprayed everywhere and bit and scratched and was just so sad to watch. I watched his reactions to people and things and adjusted my behavior not his and we have the best most loving relationship ever. No spraying,no biting,no scratches he’s wonderful and is my best friend.
I had an ingrown toenail removed and some of my nail had to be cut too, the top of my toe hurt so bad anytime that exposed part was touched. I can't even begin to imagine what it's like for a cat who is declawed. Losing a part of one nail on one foot drove me nuts, I can't even imagine what it would be like for all of them to be gone. If you wouldn't want it done to you, dont do it to your pets.
It's worse than that. Declawing is amputation of the first joint of each toe. It's not like removing somebody's fingernails (which would be bad enough!) it's literally like cutting off each finger at the first knuckle.
i had my ingrown toenails removed months ago and cannot relate. it was a bit of a process the first couple weeks. but they're basically completely fine now. maybe you just had a bad surgeon?
there is a huge difference between removal of an ingrown toenail and declawing, I have ingrowns pulled all the time. Ingrown tonails cut the nail, maybe a little skin, but the joint/bone are left intact.... Declawing means cutting off the entire joint. It would be like cutting off the entire toe at the knuckle just to remove the ingrown toenail... it doesn't grow back. Imagine cutting off the end joint of all your fingers and toes, then be expected to return to a completely active life right away. Cats need to dig in a litter box, imagine digging in gritty cat litter with raw nubs at the end of each finger... or be expected to walk, run, jump, climb with open and raw nubs for toes... in no way are the two situations compareable.
Getting my first cat ever in a week! She’s a shy beautiful two year old dilute calico girl who was rescued off a euthanasia list while pregnant. Super excited but a little nervous too! Thanks Jackson for all the help!!!
We have 4 cats, and my husband orders stuff and as soon as that box is open(no matter the size) they wrestle to get in it, and it doesn’t matter if they don’t fit in the box, cuz they really try hard to fit! One dug out all the crayons in our granddaughter’s pencil box so he could sit in it, he didn’t fit at all! They love the crinkle paper and the packing peanuts. And when a delivery truck pulls up,well it’s cats Christmas AGAIN,they are right in the window at the ready, cuz it must be a box for them!
Thank you for all of this but especially telling us about declawing. I think a lot of people don’t understand what it is to declaw a cat. I didn’t realize it was painful and cruel and thank GOODNESS I didn’t do it before I researched and learned how horrible it is. Please keep spreading the message and safe alternatives. Really appreciate you!
I am adamantly against declawing, but I want to say, that I do know of a case where the cat was declawed because its claws were growing into the pads of the feet. I made the mistake of getting self-righteous with the person for declawing (I didn't know the story). So please, continue to support making declawing illegal, but have compassion for those that do have a medical reason for needing to do it. I am sure this person didn't take that decision lightly.
Yea I think it's easy to mistake it as similar to pulling the nail of a human finger. Certainly torture for any person but it's not like we can't use that finger anymore, even if the nail wouldn't grow back. And since it can be done under anesthesia it's not seen as such a big deal, harmless even. That's why it's so dangerous to have a human-centered point of view because while on the surface, claws = nails make sense when, in fact, cat and human anatomy are so very different.
@@sandid1826 Yeah, I've gotten roasted here for saying something like that, but there are medically necessary reasons for it. They just are super rare and probably 99.9% of declaws are for lazy people reasons, which shouldn't be allowed.
The shelter where I got my current cat actually had a thing as part of the adoption agreement that said I'm not allowed to declaw the cat. I would never do it anyhow, but I'm glad they are spreading awareness.
same, the rescue i got my cat from asks your opinion on declawing first, and then they say in the agreement that you are not allowed to under any circumstances declaw ur cat. the rescue my bf got his cats from is the same.
I have been an independent rescuer for about 20 years, specializing in cats that need a little extra TLC due to trauma, medical or behavior issues. All but one of the "behavior" (litter issues or aggression) cases I was asked to work with had been declawed, and the last one had an untreated medical condition. I have crossed horns with many groups over the years, because I have always stipulated that my cats are adopted under a "no declaw" contract. When potential adopters bring up their expensive furniture, I point out that each cat is a one of a kind, unique work of art made by a higher power. And YOU think you can improve on it?
Same here with my local cat shelter! They have pamphlets and regularly inform people when adopting a cat why to NEVER consider declawing, and even though the main shelter runners aren't technically allowed not to adopt out a cat to a specific family or person based on declawing, they find creative ways to convince those people either not to adopt RIGHT NOW, or that the cat(s) they want have X, Y, Z thing to know about that could "possibly" be a thing later on. I wish we could officially ban it from our state, though.
I met a woman who shared with me how she acquired a cat from a shelter, signed an agreement that she wouldn't get her declawed, then immediately had the cat declawed. She seemed to be looking for validation. I recoiled and politely ended the conversation. Arrrgghhh!
“Three pets and I’m out.” Perfectly describes my cat. He always wants to be in the same room, especially if two people are talking, but definitely not a lap cat.
I must have missed that part if the video but one of my two cats has exactly that disposition. She only occasionally wants pets and three is usually the limit.
My old cat was constantly trying to get in my lap and often at the most inconvenient times. And more than once I woke up to her gnawing on my earlobe and purring loudly.
It's not necessary if your cat is an indoor cat and an only pet, especially the rabies vaccine. I stopped vaccinating my cat around 3 years old; he lived until 14 and never had any illness. Vaccines are a money maker for the vet.
I like the expression you used "deknuckling" instead of declawing. A lot of people do not understand the process and pain it causes to cats and the long term effect. I also appreciate that you pointed out that a cat may turn to urinating outside the litter box and using biting instead of scratching after being declawed. None of my cats are declawed and I don't support declawing (deknuckeling). It is wrong.
Better word, amputation. They're amputating the cat, for crappy reasons. That should be considered as intentional mutilation and torture and punishable with prison.
@@FlabbyTabby 🎯💯 - Absolute right. It should be crime - animal abuse - It shouldbe illegal - we also don't go with children to the doctor to cut them fingertips up because they touch everything - 🥶🥶🥶🤯🤯🤯 - People like that who are obsessed with their stupid furniture and geth a cat makeme syc in the stomach. 😭😭😭
I remember almost 30 years ago our vet tried to convince my parents to have our cat de-clawed, my parents basically dropped the f-bomb on the vet and took our cat and walked out of his office. They started taking our animals to a new vet after that. My parents logic besides the whole cruelty issue was that our cat would have been left defenseless.
I was a little kid when my parents got my childhood cat declawed. He slept with his eyes open for weeks and it broke my heart. After that he bit. Seeing the poor guy like that made me as a kid realize how horrible it was, long before I ever learned about it.
I had always accepted that declawing your cats was what people did. Until I had one cat that I took to the cheapest Vet in my area, He not only pulled out his claws at the knuckle, but he also wrapped them in a sort of makeshift cast, while they were still bleeding, when it came time to take the bandages off, they were matted and stuck to his already sore paws. After that moment and telling anyone who would listen that the Vet should change his name to Dr. Death, I swore I would never get one of my cats declawed again. It was so bad that when I went to pick him up after his "surgery", more like butchery, He was hissing and trying to bite the Vet, I had to go to the back, where pet owners never get to go, and get my cat out of the cage. He wouldn't let Dr. Death anywhere near him, which makes me wonder if my cat woke up during the surgery and he either didn't notice or didn't care. I hear there is a new procedure where they are doing it with lasers, but I really don't give a crap! It's cruel and unusual punishment. 💩🐈⬛💔
@@BexBtts Oh, Bex, I’m so very sorry both you and your sweet kitty were traumatized. That sounds like a nightmare. How atrocious that that man was a practicing veterinarian!!! That’s terribly heartbreaking. 💔💔
Thank the Heavens, or the stars, or whomever your chosen deity's are that he retired shortly after this, it was like us going to the Emergency Room, and being treated wrongly by the oldest Dr on staff, I have also delt with that, an old time Dr wanting to give me morphine despite the fact that it says in very bold letters in my records that I am allergic. If he hadn't retired, I might have turned him in for cruelty to animals. Thank you for your concern. This was many years ago, and I have different fur~babies now.@@PeaceIsJesusChrist
We received an adult male cat who was declawed and I tell you it was a horrible experience to witness for the 9 years we had coconut. Our other cats went about their daily routine and watching coconut struggle on the scratch pad and even catching a bug was difficult. DONT DECLAW YOUR CAT! Please 😢
@@Glocky_Recoilz0sk how is that hilarious? it's a very sad thing. there was 2 cats in my family that were declawed, and one was fine, but the other one was rude to everyone. they would both always run away and hide. declawing a cat is the WORST thing you can do to a cat. the fact you're in this videos comments saying that something sad is "hilarious", then you obviously are a child and don't understand that cats deserve the same amount of love and respect a dog would get.
oh Dear lord, the poor guy, how did that become a thing? I get Americans want everything but to do that just to save ya couch is the height of arrogance, id never even heard of it until this dude mentioned it.
yeah, i mean imagine losing YOUR knuckles! a claw is just a retractable part of their paws! it may be similar to our fingernails, but the way its attached is actually more similar to the finger past the knuckle.
I'm from Denmark, one of the countries where it's illegal, and I was HORRIFIED when I found out what declawing was. It's horrible and I don't get how it's still still legal in many places. A simple way to put it? If you don't want to deal with an animal with claws, don't get an animal with claws.
To be fair, what I've found after discussing it with people that did it or were thinking about it is that so many have no clue exactly what it is, and even worse, their VETS do nothing to educate them! People think it's "just" like a permanent nail trim (which would still not be okay but I can kind of understand) and are sickened when they learn it's like cutting off the end of our own fingers. There's no excusing the ignorance because these cat owners should be researching this well in the first place (which is how I learned how terrible declawing is), but our vets need to do better also. I feel like a lot of the requests would stop right there if it was explained in a way people could comprehend.
why not cut their legs altogether? How cruel and stupid it is to declaw cats. Never heard of it but in a land of waterboarding it sounds more or less normal
Sadly in USA some places it is illegal but different states have differnt laws. At some senior living apts they only allow cats IF declawed. Shameful and should not be allowed.
I’m actually super impressed and proud of myself for not doing any of these, my cats repay me with love, trust and throw up on my carpet, truly a blessing
With the claws issue, our cat allows us to file her nails, not cutting them. When Mom is filing her nails, Ruby will paw at the filer until she files them too. When they are filed, she stops scratching the furniture and her nails also dont split as bad (she has really weak nails)
I had a cat, that the previous owner threw and kicked whenever he felt like it, and she was so fearfull that it took me almost 7 months to get her to let go of the past and relax. She was so afraid of everything and everyone, it really broke my heart. I had her for almost 5 years, before she died of old age, she just fell asleep one night in my arms and never woke up again. I miss my little Rosie T_T
God I hate people like that. I would have been tempted to Throw and kick the owner, and see how they liked it. We have nothing but rescue Kitties and I suspect that ms Fiona had a male who treated her unwell. She was not comfortable with me for a long time, and she doesn't like to be picked up by me, but will absolute drape over the Spouse. Though to be honest, when we first brought her home, she did sink her teeth into the Spouses thumb. I told her, put her down she is getting the scared kitty look, and the Spouse kept holding her. That was 6 years ago. She has never bitten either one of us since.
I don't know what happened to my Tasha in the first three years of her life before I adopted her from a rescue. She is always frightened and hides from everyone but me. It took nine years for her to cuddle on the couch with me. She still runs and hides when I make a sudden move or she hears a noise. I'm sure she has PTSD.
I'm so happy that number 1 was DO NOT DECLAW! I am a vet tech and I started in the ER, we had SO MANY cats who were declawed and became hyper aggressive and the glue on the incision sites never stay. Cats paws are very sensitive and when declawed they have months of pain in their poor little toe beans. If you need help with a cats claws, call your vet! We are more then happy to clip their nails and even to claw caps.
When I was a kid we at first would de-claw our cats. We were told that it would save us from scratches, save the furniture ect. When we saw what they actually do, we never did it after that and felt bad about it. Also if people are worried about getting scratched, it is just part of being a cat owner. You will learn from that what to do and what not to do with your cat. Cats are not proactive they are reactive to situations. It is important to learn their body language. I know when I can approach my cats and have to do things that are unpleasant (like vet trips, clipping nails, and giving medicine). That way you won't get hurt and the cat will be calmer. Always approach them with love.
I have declawed cats - they are not sensitive or mean. Guess we are lucky.? If cats can no longer be declawed I won’t have anymore house cats. At our house front declaw is the cost of a good home, regular vet care and a safe life.
@@katie195then you shouldn’t own cats! Simple as that. You are cutting off their first knuckle. It is cruel and unnecessary. DONT GET A CAT IF YOURE GOING TO MUTILATE IT.
@@katie195 i already commented but it’s bothering me- I am really disgusted by your comment. The ignorance is mind blowing. I’m serious when I say you do not need to own anymore cats if you are going to declaw them. Do some research.
After our cat of 17 years died we adopted one that had been declawed, all four feet. The only other thing the shelter could tell us was that she was found in a box and she was covered in fleas. I ask her often how it all came about but she's not talking. Doing our best to give her the best life.
My friend’s mom died and I agreed to take her calico cat. She was declawed by my friend’s mom. Sigh. I keep her inside,of course,but she truly is loved so much and she is happy and loves being near me everywhere haha. I hug her,belly rubs,she loves it. She is an older cat but so precious. I need to get her to the vet for a checkup,yes. Expensive,but i must.😢 thank God she is so content,not shyor scared of her daddy lol
Imma add Number 8: Don't expect them to use a filthy litterbox! I am cleaning it 2-3 times every day, I knew people that just left them for days and then got mad at the cat for not wanting to go into it anymore ...
@@cringlepingle maybe some but not all. Any chance that my one can get he will sneak into my room and pee on certain things of mine with a completely clean box 😡he's very vindictive at times and the cat deterrent doesn't work on him. Only saying his name sternly gets him to stop doing what he's doing. Idrc what the guy says in the video but discipline works on all animals. You don't do it you'll have a mean cat or dog.
I'm going to add to this, over time even with excessive cleaning the whole box will get contaminated (especially with absorbing or clumping litters) so it's important to replace the litter completely at least once a week. It's relatively expensive because some cats are picky but how can you put a price on a loved one?
@@coltonsmith3724 no it's not. Every time I go to relieve myself I always check the litter box for feces and urine clumps; just as you wouldn't want to spot your shit in the toilet 2 hours later. Besides they have to step in there. Want them spreading stepped on poop into your house?
Being honest, about 30 years ago with my first pair of cats,I had them declawed per our rental agreement. Only afterward did I learn what it actually meant. Although they are long passed (living into their late teens), I've felt deeply guilty ever since.
I too had my first cat declared because I did not know what it actually was. It has been over 25 years and several cats ago but I still feel guilt over depriving him of his claws. And yes he was a biter until the day her passed.
@@JakanA They said it was about 30 years ago and many people still don't know what it entails. Holding people 30 years ago to current standards is pretty ridiculous. Declawing was sadly very common and a requirement some people placed to bring a cat into a rental. Chances are they did not know they were requiring someone to mutilate their fur babies.
I know there's cruel people who would blame you for being ignorant and if you ever come across them, give those folks the middle finger. Shit happens, you didn't know back then but what's important is that you know *now*. You're aware of the mistake and while you can't change the past, you just move on with your future. My mom tossed some neighborhood cat to her next door neighbor's dogs in their backyard (the cat thankfully got away) when she was a kid. All because of cartoons and how they show cats being clever and shit. That was over 40 yrs ago, but while she's more educated that it was a dumb kid move, she now has her own flamepoint kitty and spoils the fuck out of him. Most people change, errrr some grow and learn.
@@blaynegreiner9365 That's why anyone with a brain will 1st check what a procedure is before they put someone through it. I suppose a lot of people don't do that even when they go to a hospital for something.
We adopted a cat that was abandoned. Since she had to live "wild", she'd learned to use her claws and bites at full strength. When adopted, she has adjusted to love bites and using the "approved" areas for her claws. She learned within 1-2 months! During that time, we had NO furniture or wall damage, just a cat who was learning her limits.
I have a cat that was feral like this. He he had huge biting problem, rended me real good a few times too. But I refused to give up and he's just this little love loaf that only does those love bites on the finger tips but makes no real contact. Though if he does get over stimulated he will do the "I'm going to bite you motion" but then runs off and looks like he feels guilty . We don't deserve these precious little animals 🥹
Lucky for you. We got our kitten at 4mos. He was prob feral. He isn’t very affectionate and scratched my chairs, his scratching pads, everything gets the claw. I don’t know what to do with him. We tired covering furniture, propping pillows around them, draping blankets, it doesn’t matter as soon as one tiny part is exposed he goes to town. Any suggestions?
I DO clip noses, and swat butts...just like I would my human kids. I refuse to let any cat rule my roost. I have a new guy who was outside for a time, but seems to have been someone's house cat at one time. After about 7 months he's done really well in adapting to my life style and expectations. He still yowls to go outside at 6 am...but I'm hoping winter will solve that problem.
That map needs some update: in POLAND it's illegal, too. Called amputation of end bones, not a silky name declawing (like a treatment in any beauty salon).
My cat taught me everything about himself. Everytime I did something he didn't like, he gently pushed my hand away with his paw and gave me grumpy look😂
I had a shaky childhood and I got my cat in my early 30s and honestly, he taught me everything I know about boundaries. They're so confident about asserting themselves I admire it greatly.
My mum trained my cat to not jump on the dining table by putting her on the floor every time she jumped up. She eventually learnt that she couldn't be on the table for more than 10 seconds without being picked up and put on the floor again and she eventually stopped because she could jump up onto other things and be left alone. Bribing with treats and toys also helped 😂
I trained my cat similarly. He pretty much can jump on anything but the kitchen counters and bars. Whenever he'd jump on anything I didn't want to I would say no lycus get down in a calm voice and give him a little butt pat to emphasize that he should jump down. No shoving, no throwing, no hitting. Just a little butt boosh to get him moving forward. He doesn't jump on anything in the kitchen anymore but he does jump on my desk when I'm working to try and snuggle in my lap. Majority of the time this is welcomed but sometimes he'll be in my way. All I have to say is no lycus get down and he'll jump down and lay at my feet instead. My cat is the sweetest smartest guy 😊 I love him so much
I agree with all of these but what about keeping the spray bottle next to the front door when you have a little escape artist with loves to bolt out the front door and could be hit by a car? She is determined to get out and is not street savvy. Any ideas other than using a squirt bottle?
I love how this was behavior mixed in with veterinary practice. As a vet tech this makes me very happy to see. When clients come in asking about declawing I always frame it as amputation, but mutilation is also a good word to use. And then I go and talk about how that procedure connects with their behaviour down the road. Much love and support for all that you do ♥ ♥ ♥
Thanks for addressing declawing. I’m immune compromised. I used nail caps when she was tiny, until she learned to control her claws. If she scratched me (the nail caps made this totally safe/painless) I gently put her down and ignored her for 2 min. Once she was 6 months old I didn’t need to use the caps anymore. I’ve never been scratched or had an infection. She’s 10.
I'm immunosuppressed, and I guess I've just been really lucky, because I can't remember the last time one of my cats deliberately scratched me. I mean, I'm sure they have...I just can't remember when it happened.
I love how my kitty adapts his use of claws to what I'm wearing. If he's walking on naked flesh, claws are fully retracted and you'll, at most, feel the tips of the claws against your skin. With a thin t-shirt or something, he'll extend his claws just a teensy bit, enough to grip the fabric, but not the skin underneath. Thicker cloth, and he'll extend his claws a bit more so he's got good grip, and when I put on my thick bathrobe, he loves it, because he knows he can climb up and down my body and arms and all sorts of crazy stuff. This isn't something that we trained, but rather something he picked up from, I guess, my yelps and complaints when he accidentally extended his claws too much. It's kind of the same with feeding him treats. He'd rather lose grip and have a treat drop from his mouth, than risk biting my hand or fingers. So I can have a treat between thumb and forefinger and he'll take it from me oh so carefully.
I didn’t know what declawing is so asked my vet here in the UK she said I can do it but it’s a two part process - first I’ll de knuckle your left hand then your right. And smiled. She then explained properly what it actually is. Anyone who wants their kitty declawed should be declawed first
NB: I've had some responses saying this mutilation was Chinese, not Japanese. If this is true I do apologize to Japanese descendants for misinformation. I was trying to think of a Human analogy to the cruel declawing practise. There are other forms of cruel, unnecessary and painful mutilation of mainly female children, but as this page is about cats I chose this analogy. My apologies if I have got the country wrong. My defence is I was myself a child and didn't even know China and Japan were separate Countries as to me their writing looked similar, and the tonal Language sounded similar. The only difference obvious to me was that the people looked very different. I hope my point is nevertheless understood. If anyone remembers or knows of the Japanese tactic of foot-binding Human girls, this is more abusive. In Japan women with small feet were seen as attractive to men. Consequently parents of girls bound their feet tightly restricting their growth, in the hope they would find a husband from a good (eg. wealthy) family. These girls grew into adults in constant pain, and barely able to walk. I am unsure of the details but know it occurred. Just maybe someone of Japanese lineage or knowledge could explain further. I haven't even done any web search. I remember learning about it many times as a child. I am a Westerner. I just wondered what a good comparison would be. Also there is the generic known practice of tearing fingernails off while a person is conscious being used as a form of torture. All I'm trying to do is reinforce the point. The point being that there is a relevant reason why this practice of declawing domestic cats is banned in so many Countries. It is highly abusive, ineffective in its purpose, and should lead to both the owner and the vet being banned from owning or treating cats.
@@alternative1999 you are confusing Japan with China... But there are many other ways women's bodies have been mutilated and are to this day subjected to.
@@alternative1999 That was China, and it did a bit more than just restrict the growth - it actually distorted the growth and shape of the foot, to the point that when China actually banned the practice, it was only enforced with younger women... I believe younger girls. (It's been a while.) After a certain age, the foot shape has been so mangled that the bindings were actually needed to maintain even the limited mobility they had - removing them would cause incredible pain and, from the photographs I've seen of adult women's feet once unbound, might not have sufficient natural support to allow them to stand unaided. The movie "Inn of the Sixth Happiness" did take a lot of liberties with the real life of Gladys Aylward, the scene with with her as the Foot Inspector, and the shock of having the old grandmother start to unbind her own feet as an example, is pretty spot on with the behaviors of the many at the time. And, to get this back on topic, I think Aylward's response at to one of the men who would "only have them rebound" after she left is about the same as I would do with a person wanting their cat de-clawed: "You do it, not a woman(vet). You listen to her scream."
@@alternative1999 You have the wrong country. It’s China, not Japan who had the foot binding starting in the 10th century until the communists took over in 1949. It’s because of male erotic fascination that started in the upper classes. It limited the mobility of women and kept them subordinate to men.
Declawing is generally illegal in the UK, something I'm glad about, but it can be done in exceptional circumstances. The tale I heard was of a woman who had to go into a home leaving behind two elderly (high teens) cats. Her and the cats had been dedicated to each other, she was pining in the home, they were pining in the shelter. The home would allow the cats there, but only if it could be guaranteed that they would not claw another resident or staff member. The shelter and vet agreed to approach the RCVS (Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons) with the situation and the president gave permission for the cats to be declawed allowing them to be reunited with their owner at least for as long s the three of them had left. I'm not sure how long ago that was, may be there are alternative now, it isn't some thing I really look into as I've never needed or wanted to.
I LOVE seeing new cat owners watching Jax and learning how to properly care for their felines. Cats are _still_ so incredibly misunderstood and if more people would just take a little more time to learn about them, it wouldn't be an issue.
As a first time cat owner, this channel has been very beneficial. We rescued my baby boy two and a half years ago and I am constantly learning new things from Jackson. I thought I had prepped enough before we adopted him, but it really has been a learning experience.
@@heatherchase8935 I find that sometimes that might even come with learning the cats personality. Cats can be sooo different from one another it's hard to stay completely prepped haha
You threw me off with the name Jax… took me a min to realize it was shorthand for Jackson. Jax is one of my cats names so it was surreal for a moment XD
Can't imagine punishing my cats. One corner of my couch is scratched to hell and back but I just don't buy super expensive furniture! They can do what they want!!
@@allclassact probably goes into the "don't punish your cat" list, maybe. Depends on why you are doing it I guess. I use a little sssss noise to get my cats attention when they are doing something I don't want them to, so I can sort of understand, but it's more like "hey, why are you doing that? Come on over here away from the flowers, you don't want to eat that" Or if they scratch the couch I put hand under their claws, then try to coach them over to a scratching post. At the end of the day, I don't think cats are intentionally being bad, it's just hard to communicate, and scaring them when they do something doesn't really work very well.
My most recent cat that unfortunately passed away this year used to force interaction on me lol. I couldn't sit down without her trying to curl up in my lap and nuzzle and drool over me. I would have to unpluck each claw to get her to let go of me lol. She was very attached and also loved company. She was a strange one but I miss her so much 🥺
I'm really sorry for your loss. I went through the same thing with my two senior cats Grisou and Ti-Mé this Spring, within 2 months of each other... I feel your pain and send you a big hug!
Something that I have noticed works really well with cats and scratching behavior is this: When they scratch the couch, immediately remove them from said furniture and place them right on the scratching post. That is what we did consistently with my Sassy when she was a kitten and she hasn't scratched a piece of furniture in over 10 years.
I do a similar thing and it works quite well: I say “no” in a certain (calm) tone of voice and then I go over to the scratching post and scratch it with my own nails. Usually when they hear that sound they’ll come over and scratch too, and I’ll praise them. Our furniture is only slightly scratched and we have 6!
Actually before even finding this video what I did was I put the scratchy pop sticky tape on all of the areas where she would scratch and I got her two really nice top-of-the-line scratching post and she hasn’t scratched the nine problem areas she would scratch ever since and now she only scratches on her scratching post. Just whenever you Sierra scratch something put sticky tape on it and soon she won’t have any places to scratch anymore and eventually she won’t even try.
Sadly, it depends on the cat. I trained my first two cats in this way and it worked great. But my next cat either couldn't ever get it or was simply more entitled than my first two. I tried the yuk sprays and everything. I even tried covering my furniture in foil. Literally nothing worked. It was awful. Eventually, I just had to keep the door to the living room closed at all times and she just wasn't allowed in there.
LOL squirt bottle! I tried that and it backfired. Romeo now demands that we use the squirt bottle, it's his favorite way to drink water. He will knock stuff off the bedside table and pounce till my daughter wakes up and squirts water for him. We now have to keep squirt bottles in every room or he throws a fit. When sitting on the toilet he will paw legs and yowl till you get the bottle so he can drink. YUP, don't squirt water at your cat, he/she just might like it then you're in real trouble. (nah, he's not spoiled!)
My cat is hilariously confused about overstimulation. She begs for pets, gets overstimulated and runs away, only to turn around after five steps and come back begging for more 😹 It's a vicious, hilarious cycle.
I'm catsitting for my partner's cat at the moment and she's exactly the same! She's always like "Attention me! No, not like that! Wait why did you stop??"
My cat does the same thing he will come up to me nudge me with his head to get me to pet him and he rubs against me and then he will walk away and I let him walk away but then he comes right back and he does this 3 to 4 times in a row.
Thank you for the “don’t force your cat for content” rule. I am so sick of what people do to cats and other animals for the internet. Truly the most horrific abuse I have seen has been done for that reason. I’ve had to argue with people why abuse is not okay and I’m constantly met with “I don’t care” “It’s cute” “It’s funny” and it just makes me so sad.
Yes, and then you see these pictures on "stupid animals" videos or something similar. There is only one stupid animal in those situations and it's usually not the four legged one! Makes me more furious than sad, but that as well.
@@verreal unfortunately blocking them doesn’t remove them from your feed, just from commenting on your channel. The only way to stop seeing them is the “don’t recommend channel” feature, I do this after reporting them.
It's so frustrating... it's made me shy away from all of pet youtube (outside of a few select channels) because I feel like I always end up on a "cute" abusive video
I’m a vet tech and very thankful I work at a vet that doesn’t really do declaws. The precious clinic I worked for years ago we did SO many and consequently, those cats come back their next visit angry and with complaints from the owner of behavioral issues. We’ve also done quite a few “revisions” where the cat came in painful and there were claws growing under the skin from that declaw surgery done years ago. I really wish the US would ban it!
@@jamiejavens1186not only cut, taken away completely... No nails at all!!! Horrible And people aren't actually needing their nails, but cats are! Not only for protection, but also balance, play, or just simply to scratch themselves... Imagine you have an itchy spot and no way to scratch it!!!
Thanks Jackson , l have enjoyed your series on cats on tv and also your 7 things to always do for your cat. We recently purchased a kitten Maine Coon and 90% of the time he’s an Angel but the other 10% he is like a mad kitten he bites and claws at us and everything around him. How long does it normally take for the biting and scratching stops. He’s very loving showing him their ways with cats. Keep up the amazing work you have done to help so many people, keep them coming and stay safe and healthy my friend. Jeff
We had a declawed baby ages ago. Not by choice- he showed up one day ultra friendly and utter skin and bones. I remember a family member reaching down to pet him (because he just immediately started winding around her legs) and realizing she could feel his ribs and inside he went. After a vet check we realized he was declawed (definitely why he had a horrible time outdoors) No chips or anything so we kept him. He put his weight back on and had a nice long retirement. Happy and able to relax indoors. I'm glad we were able to find him before something worse happened to him or he got even skinnier since as it was he was already bones you just couldn't see it because he was fluffy. Declawing is horrible, but especially what if a cat's dumped? Or escapes? They're helpless and can't even TRY to fend for themselves in addition to the potential for constant pain :/
I'm so glad declawing is forbidden here in Norway! And glad you found and helped the cat ❤️ But even with the claws, cats often starve and get lots of disease if they're dumped. I've been catching dumped cat's and taken them to a vet, lots of them have to be put down because there's no hope to save them. The once I manage to save gets temporary home that re-domesticate the cats with love, get all the vaccinations and castration fixed and then an organisation helps find a forever home ❤️
@@katemiller7874 ill declaw you take every finger tip off (last bone) then you only get 2 bendy parts per finger. an eye for an eye a tooth for a tooth.
@@katemiller7874 declawing a cat removes some of their finger bones. its unnecessary stress on a cat and leaves many confused and even more aggressive.
Michigan is currently working toward a ban on declawing cats. When i was 21 i had my cat declawed, i didnt know the truth about it and I regretted it immediately upon bringing him home. I never did that to another cat, and 20 years later i still feel terrible for declawing Mosier
Thank you for mentioning #1! I worked at a shelter and we actually had people surrender cats after declawing because of biting and other behavioral issues. It always broke my heart.
Somewhere in the comments someone may have already mentioned this, so apologies if I'm repeating it. Another thing that I think is common that people shouldn't do to cats is to drop them assuming they will, or to see if they do, land on their feet. I think this type of thing probably happens a lot with little kids since they aren't aware of the danger and other fear related issues this type of thing causes to a cat. Personally, I think it's important that guardians of small children teach the kids in their care to put down a cat gently if they are holding them and that guardians also make sure that interactions between kids and cats are respectful from the very beginning to establish a good connection.
Very good one. My mum told me she did this to a cat once and i was horrified. She said she dropped it off a balcony to see if it would land in it's feet (he was fine) but she couldn't see anything wrong with it and proceeded to tell me i was too sensitive and stupid because everyone knows they can land on their feet. I was like 12 and I knew she was wrong. It's amazing that even adults can do that
I think what sucks is that most of what he mentions are or have been taught to us by media. Be it from books, to games, to movies. Creating a stereotype for cats that most believe is normal. Especially with the whole "cat got the cream" thing. Since that's a no-no, half of us wouldn't know especially if ya grew up with older cartoons. Even I've been guilty of sharing my cereal milk with my cat just because she begged for it. I know better now, no more for her. But it just goes to show that bad advice/actions given to the masses is definitely a big contributor to these issues. And so far it hasn't stopped with what we're still being shown ):
@@mendmywings7238 You definitely bring up a good point that even adults make errors in judgement when it comes to cat care. I'm thankful that the cat ended up being okay and I really hope she never intentionally dropped a cat again after that. I would've had the same horrified reaction you did to hearing the story. I doubt she'd like it much if someone dropped her off a balcony to see if she could stick a landing...
@@hinachan70 I agree. I hope that accurate information starts getting shared in the media and other creative outlets to replace the misinformation about cats that is floating around out there. Because of stereotyping I understand why so many people think that milk is good for cats. Another thing that might add to that confusion is that a lot of cat food brands have dairy items they sell. That may lead people to believe that it's healthy for them. Maybe those items don't have lactose and that makes them cat friendly? I'm not sure.
I was confused and disagreed with the declawing point until he said "you can trim them". I thought they were the same thing, so i googled what declawing means. Now im gonna have nightmares from the horror i've learned. I cannot believe this is a real thing. How monstrous !!
Thank you, thank you, thank you for being an advocate against declawing. I’ve had so many people tell me that I’m flat-out wrong when I tell them what declawing actually is. So thank you for stressing the importance of leaving a cat’s paws and claws alone. ❤️
That's just heartbreaking. Selfish idiots who refuse to believe facts. When I found my first kitten over 30 years ago, the first thing the vet asked is if I wanted to have her declawed at the same time that she was being spayed. I was around 30 years old, never had a pet, so immediately purchased a bunch of books. One was titled "The Natural Cat". Thank goodness I read it before going to the vet. The information on declawing has been available for a long time. By now it should be against the law 😡
If people would just trim their cats claws with clippers then declawing would never be necessary. Laziness and brutality to a pet is never a good option.
@@Nowhere888 I’m too chicken to clip my cat’s nails - I just pay the vet clinic to do it (it’s not too much where I go). I tried clipping my dog’s nails once, but got too close down & drew blood & traumatized the poor little guy. I felt horrible.
@@sbffsbrarbrr hello is that book the natural cat, still on sale somewhere? would you happen to know? ThankYou and thanks in advance for your reply. 😻🐈🐈😻❤️❤️❤️
A couple of months ago, we needed to remove one of my cat's dew claws because of continued infections from a crytococcos infections when he was younger., plus the claw was imbedded into his foot. And I tell you what, it was a necessary but brutal surgery. Then he chewed his stitches out even though he was wearing a cone, so I had to dress the wound and change the dressings everyday for like 10 days and he had to wear his cone even longer. He handled everything very well, but I can't even imagine declawing all of the claws. It makes me sick thinking about it.
THIS is the only acceptable reason for declawing a cat, the vet has identified a medical problem requiring it. Poor little buddy did not enjoy that, but I am sure that he is relieved now that it's all over and he's not having constant infections.
It's about empathy for an animal. Don't anthropomorphize them, try to understand through their (not usually too subtle) body language what they enjoy and what they don't. I really like your videos Jackson, they've been helping me be the best human companion I can be to my sweet fuzzy boy. :)
One thing worth adding is cats hate smoke. Getting past how bad it is for us it's it's even worse for your pets. My cat and I are very well bonded. I even told myself I would quit when I got her but it was one of those things I just kept putting off. The past few months since I managed to finally give them up I've noticed a tremendous positive impact this has had on her. She's even more affectionate and cuddly now than ever. She used to shy away from giving me head butts on my head and chin. I figured it was something from before I got her but now every morning I get rewarded with head and chin butts and i'm loving it. Gave up one set of butts for better ones.
I've noticed this too (of course), I always open a window and try not to get smoke on her face, also she doesn't headbutt me so much if I've been drinking beer.
What kind of smoke. Weed or cig or just straight up co2 my guy be specific got me worried n I'ma jus start smoking my weed outside of that's the case 😡
@@hipjoeroflmto4764 bro never smoke *anything* inside with pets around, including ecigs. the 2nd hand smoke lingers and they will be breathing it in edit: including candles as well! many people don’t realise that apparently, but even besides the fire hazard, they also create smoke
My family had a particular cat when I was a child that was declawed. I remember the noticable difference in how she acted before and after the procedure... Afterwards she was a total recluse. She spent all of her time hiding from us under beds and furniture. She would hiss and growl if you tried to interact with her. She sometimes didn't use the litter box. It breaks my heart looking back on that today...
The rules if your lazy - 7. DONT FEED YOUR CAT MILK 0:35 (feed milk to the cat that google suggests) 6. Dont skip annual vet visits 1:22 5. Dont dress your cat 2:50 it may be uncomfortable yet maybe the cat ends ripping it 4. Dont force interactions 4:09 forcing interactions would irritate your cat so dont interact much unless they want to interact with you 3. Dont punish 6:30 Punishing would hurt your cat, maybe it'll run away.. 2.Dont do anything that your cat wouldn't like 8:58 This would make the cat uncomfortable/mad 1. Dont declaw your cat 10:20 And lastly. DONT ABUSE YOUR CAT! Edit: OMG thank you so much for 500 likes! Its awesome extra tip: Don't change furnitures because it'll mess up their routine and run away
When I worked for a vet, he would hand out a pamphlet called "you can't declaw with love" One side of the paper had the medical issues with declawing, on the other side the psychological issues that occur! Thank you for stressing this! I ccan't believe that it's still legal in the states, hopefully we can ban this barbaric practice!
@@markmybirds3695 Which sounds worse to you - a vasectomy, or cutting off all of your fingertips at the knuckle? Spaying and neutering prevents overpopulation, vs amputating the things a cat uses all day every day just to avoid trimming their claws.
Then, if your cat escapes from the protected environment, there will be much less ability to defend itself. If at all possible, your cat should be an indoor-only animal. It is much less likely to acquire diseases that may or may not be curable, and will not be exposed to predators such as owls, dogs, coyotes(even in the city), possums, skunks, hawks, kids who are malicious, and all the things that can happen when a cat crosses the street. If they have been spayed or neutered, they are less likely to roam. Also, if they are indoors, they won't be killing and eating your songbirds. When I was a kid back in the dark ages, we had a cat that killed on average one or more birds per day. I did my best to discourage it, but wasn't very successful.
Once I learned what declawing really is, I told everyone I knew who had a cat. My dad later told my uncle, who had his favorite cat declawed, and when he told him what they really do, my Uncle cried he felt so guilty. People, find out what these procedures are! Get them spayed of neutered, but NEVER declaw. Thank you Jackson!
My family used to declaw cats also, living in apartments where it was required. I think we all had that moment of guilt and sadness learning what it was. It used to be so commonplace, and vets were so casual about it that I don't think most people realized how harmful it is. We adopted a cat two years ago that had been declawed in the front. Luckily he doesn't seem to have any issues with it, but man, I hope whatever owner was responsible learned that it was wrong.
@@coltonsmith3724 Declawing is literally so horrendously messed up and unhealthy that it is illegal in many places. It can even be _fatal_ to cats. No, declawing is not fucking fine, and you're either incredibly ignorant, in which case i implore you to do some research, or just an absolute dumbass to think otherwise.
All of these things make a lot of sense to be honest. I am sadly guilty of a few myself, but I have learned over time and also thanks to this channel. Really happy to say I now am in a loving relationship with a 6-year old black cat called Monty and it's made both of our lives a lot better. Thanks Jackson for everything you do!
It's how we learn :) I wasn't always a cat person, and then it was a learning process because I'd always had dogs. I had a roomie in college before I discovered I liked cats who had a persian cat and I look back on my time in that apartment with sadness, that cat always hung out with me in my room, never bothered me, just sat there because her owner always FORCED her to sit on her lap. She knew I wouldn't bother her. She picked me to hang with and I didn't realize it at the time--I just thought she was being annoying because I didn't "like cats," I'm just glad looking back that she felt safe with me.
There's a saying: "Know better, do better." I think we can all say we're guilty of doing stuff we shouldn't, because we didn't know better. But once you know better, you do better and THAT'S the only thing that matters!
my tuxedo cat named Oreo is an adventurous one. i got a rather shocking story to tell. so one morning i saw him jump into the engine bay from under my dad's truck, and honestly i thought he would not like it in there and get out of there shortly. or would he? i went to mow the yard half an hour later and saw my dad drive out to town, only to come back hearing loud meowing under the hood. when my dad opened it, Oreo was right on top of the engine and jumped right out panting. me and my parents were really shocked but so relieved that he miraculously survived. so yeah. Oreo's curiosity almost killed him. there are many videos of cats being freed from engine bays or even other dangerous areas in various vehicles, so if you park your car or truck in an area where cat(s) hang out frequently, make sure to check under the hood or other areas cat can get into and Not assume they would get out of there soon before you drive off.
I adopted a poor old cat that had been declawed and his paws were so sensitive. He couldn't cover in litter box and I had to find a soft litter for him and he was a biter just like Jackson said. I adopted him because he was 11 and about to be euthanized and he lived until 16 and was such a sweet boy
odd, i adopted a cat who was declawed and he had no problems, i could squeeze his paws and he had no reaction, no pain. he used the litterbox with no issues.
@@jwjwjwjwjdjd "i could squeeze his paws and he had no pain" cats dont show pain by nature, just because it didnt hiss or scream doesnt mean there was no pain involved. Im not saying your destroying something cause my cat gets stepped on their feet by us once in a while because he likes to stand inches behind us without us noticing him coming up. But squeezing probably still hurts
My tortie Samara was declawed by her previous owners and she had refused to use the litter box for a bit as you said, which is probably why she was surrendered. Luckily, that behavior has stopped and Samara seems to be doing much better now. Though it’s always sad to watch her try to sharpen her ghost claws. :(
same with my cat tabby, my parents got her when we were young and before they knew it was bad and it's always so heartbreaking to see her try to sharpen her claws but nothing's there :( she just hooks her paw pads on something instead
I, too, had a tuxedo who was declawed when we got him. Not only would he try to sharpen on other things, he would do it on your leg or foot... His way of "accepting" you as one of his family. We would always say he was sharpening the item he was pawing on! {=D
Thanks for that. Just found your channel and look forward to foraging through your content. Btw - About scratching posts - we have quite a tall one, which I think is more attractive for our cats, who like to really reach up and scratch. They don’t scratch the furniture but do have a bit of a go at the carpet. I have a feeling that shorter scratching posts go ignored.
2:48 As an alternative to dressing up cats in costumes, some phone camera software has special filters that adds 'augmented reality' accessories to cats' faces (like they do with human faces). Also, consider getting fun, colourful cat toys, and boxes & beds designed to look like fun things (eg like a car or a house) instead of costumes; as a bonus, it may also help to 'catify to satisfy' / adapt living areas to better suit cat comfort, behavior, and psychology.
Or if they wear a collar, maybe just add one of those festive add ons like a bow tie. Or maybe even just get them a new festive collar for the occasion
@@oop5488 I was going to ask if bow ties count! On fb a lot of people post photos of cats wearing them! (I’ve bought one festive/decorative one; I took photos and that was all! ..it seemed uncomfortable!)
The squirt bottle thing backfired with my cats in a totally different way: they liked it. They realized it was like a little shower, a perfect way to jump start grooming. So, if I pulled out the water bottle, it would trigger the scratching so they'd get the squirts they wanted! 😹🍀
Lol.... I tried it years ago with the fake Christmas tree. I never actually sprayed them, only near them but found out they actually liked it😂😂. Nothing actually worked with that tree including Oranges and orange peels they cuddled up to. So we lost the tree and settled for hanging all of our tree ornaments throughout the living room where the tree used to be. We're happy with that
Mine loved water and would get right into the shower with me. We tried the bottle when he was young, but he liked it. He used to jump up on the table and start to yowl to tell on himself in the hopes to get sprayed. 🙄 I miss that little goofball so much.
Man I have never had to even trim my cats nails. Once I applied Jacksons strategy of stopping play altogether if he would use any part of my body as prey + having 3-5 scratch posts all around his claws were never an issue. Cats really don't want to hurt the people they love, they just so happen to have a few tools designed for mercing the entire population of woodland forests. If you're not prepared for claws, don't get a cat :)
Trimming would be just as bad as declawing cats trim there own nails when they scratch, if you check where they scratched afterwards you can literally see the outer layer of there claw left behind like how a spider leaves it's outgrown exoskeleton
@@spilledsoju03 Um....wrong. Everybody here agrees that declawing is bad. That doesn't mean that EVERYTHING to do with their claws is bad. For lots of cats, if they scratch enough on their own, their claw length will typically remain under control because the "sheath" will be scratched off on its own as you mentioned. But the sheath doesn't come off every time a cat scratches - it grows and becomes fragile at the end over time. Some cats' claws are less fragile and the sheaths take longer to fall off than others. Some cats do not scratch enough, either because of physical limitations or their feline personality or some other reason. When a cat's claws get long enough that they are becoming uncomfortable for the cat - i.e breaking, frequently snagging on objects, or even interfering with their gait - there is nothing wrong with trimming their claws. Cats' claws don't have nerve endings in the keratin claw material. As long as you cut with plenty of distance from the quick, leaving the majority of the curve of the claw and just trimming the tip of the nail, it does them no harm.
@@RianeBane this! I trim my cat claws with a nail clipper when i notice she gets stuck way too often (literally just the tip of the claw, like the last 2mm). The claws dont always trim naturally and they get stuck in blankets, comforters, couches and clothing! She then gets nervous cause she cant free herself and she's clearly unconfortable. So, i trim them slightly so they are blunter and less likely to puncture and get caught in the fabrics.
@@spilledsoju03 My situation definitely doesn't fall under this category because while my mom's cat frequently uses his cat scratcher his claws remain sharp enough that I do lightly trim them. Because he loves to be picked up and has a habit of digging his claws in (I swear he thinks he'll fall every time). I have uh, a lot of scarring on my shoulders where he loves to grab and that's what prompted me to help him keep those claws under control. There's gotta be some compromise between us where I hold him like he begs, and I don't unintentionally end up with bloody scratches/peroxide/band-aids.
Homeless, four kitten to grown two babies, you advice is priceless, we have home for them soon. I work hard enough. Princess lily bell, mama Heather, and the Lil. Ones nightshade and my Lil buddy moonstone. I only Waterspray when I open the back hatch for their box or laundry, ect. Your words are correct 100% Thanks bro... I will love my kittens and let them be the Lil guys they are❤
I was at the vet with my own fur baby and was in the waiting room and I heard a lady that had just brought in 2 adopted cats and was in with the vet. She told the vet she wanted to have them declawed and I was pleased to hear the vet tell her all the things about declawing and she was really trying to discourage the owner from doing this from infection to additional behavioral issues. I couldn't help but cringe listening to the process she was explaining and the high chance of infection due to the cat box. I have had cats all of my life and I fundamentally disagree with declawing. DON'T GET A CAT! Cats are meant to have their claws...they serve a purpose for them. What if the cat gets out of the house and gets in a fight with another animal? They NEED those to defend themselves. I just don't understand the thought process.🙀
EXACTLY what turned me against it as a kid!!! Then having known people over decades of my life who had declared their cats, I saw behaviors that seemed just 'off' somehow. AND, I have watched those cats scratch with their hind feet just because cats like to scratch!!!!
FACTS! and if they do get outside ok they can't scratch but they also can't climb a tree to get away either I would imagine anyway. I mean they might make a couple branches but they'd easily fall.
@@ericajamieson2811 No!!. They Can't climb a tree. And if it's another cat they are trying to get away from, they are out if luck. Is a disgusting practice.
This man is my hero! When I was a teenager my father, who is also a cat person, used to say if you ever meet a man who doesn't like cats, run. It's one of the best pieces of advice I've ever received in my life.
I literally just stopped talking to this female who said the same thing. She looked so surprised when I walked away 😂. If you don't like my fluffy brat, then I don't like you either 🤷
#8: do not “let” your cat experience one heat, one sexual encounter, or one litter before spay/neuter. Speuter early; vets can do them at a few weeks of age these days. Your cat will be healthier and happier for it. #9: if your cat has kittens, do not give them away as soon as they’re weaned. Wait until they are at least 8 weeks, preferably 12, before separating/rehoming them. There are things kittens learn from mom between weaning and 3 months that will make everyone’s life together happier and healthier. This Includes things like litter box training, using scratching posts, etc. #10: get your cat fully vaccinated. Follow through with boosters as needed. Even if they’re going to be “indoor only”, they can and will escape, even if only for short periods. It only takes one interaction with a sick cat to give yours a deadly disease.
@@benbraceletspurple9108 a neutered male cat is 100% still a male cat. and im not sure how feline sexual development would be comparable to human sexual development at all
Speutering too early actually can stunt the animals growth due to the lack of hormones. First heat is advised but make sure that she isn't allowed outside or around unfixed males before spaying so at least her body gets that added dose of hormones. Males are a grey area. Opt for vasectomy vs full castration. But yes! Speuter your pets!
I had a friend who declawed his cat, back in the 90s, and watching that cat suffer in his recovery cured me from any tiny idea I might have had of that. I've never seen such a prolonged, horrible silent agony as that poor cat showed. The recovery from declawing is pure torture. Not to mention sensitive scar tissue after.
My mom once had a cat declawed who no longer wanted to use the litterbox. Learn to clip their nails or take them to the groomers if you can't deal with it, if they are indoors 100 percent of the time.
If anyone wants to declaw their cat, I always tell them it's comparable to having every one of your finger tips removed to the first knuckle. What a hideously arrogant thing to even think of doing to another being
My mom declawed two cats in the late 80’s and same thing. They suffered, and one of them suffered her whole life. Not only that, but she became very mean. Mom changed her mind about this and swore she would never subject an animal to this again.
@@Katonycross You'd be "mean" too - read, anxious, constantly vigilant, on high alert for threats to life and limb, terrified generally, and exhausted from the endless overextension of energy if safety was one of your greatest and most legitimate concerns, and yet, you'd been deprived of your primary means of self-defense. Cats are hugely territorial animals. They MUST know their territory is secure in order to feel calm and safe. Without claws, they are utterly without their real means of protecting said territory. Their fangs are important, but they should be solely a supportive weapon. It's wholly destabilizing for the cat to feel she must rely entirely upon them for her bodily safety. I know you meant well, and you simply chose the word that came to mind which accurately described her behavior. And, in a YT comment, there's no space to explain all of the subtleties. I just wanted to elaborate, because that poor kitty certainly wasn't being mean. She was acting out of terror and chronic, relentless stress. She simply could never again feel safe. Poor Baby!! 😭☹️☹️
When I first got my cat I considered having him declawed. Then I saw one of your videos addressing that subject and was horrified at what that actually meant. Please Jackson, NEVER stop stressing this point, I think it's the most important advice I ever got from you.
Relax declawing cats is perfectly safe, easy to do, and doesn't affect their happiness. I have declawed all of my cats myself and never had any complications or problems from it. I feel cats are actually happier with it done.
Report this person for misinformation, saying it's totally harmless & doesn't affect cats. "I feel it they're happier . . ." well, you're not a cat and your single experience doesn't rule out the literal facts of it being mutilation PLUS studies showing it is bad and doesn't fix behavioral issues. Would you cut your infant's fingertips off because they won't stop grabbing/spilling/eating/breaking your stuff? No. Imagine the rest of your life with your fingers amputated at the top knuckle because it was convenient for someone else.
@@easalsoeas4565 If all your cats have had zero problem with being de-knuckled, good for them. Perhaps you have provided them with an exceptionally safe and happy home, and/or perhaps you lucked out with super chill cats. But to declare it safe for all cats is a wildly bad idea. It doesn't take a lot of research to find out how badly many cats deal with having their finger tips removed. Videos like this one don't exist for no reason.
It's even illegal to some countries to declaw and considered animal abuse, anyone who promotes something as unnatural, hurtful and disrespectful is sick and evil.
Thank you for making declawing #1. Why can't we get it banned in the US at the federal level instead of depending on cities? Also, if I can suggest a #8 -- never abandon your cat. Whatever the reason you can't have your cat anymore, don't take them to an apartment complex or to the countryside or to a park and leave them there. Take them to a shelter, call a rescue to take them, whatever you can do. Please don't leave them to suffer outside in a strange place where they don't know where safety is or where food or water are or where good shelter is or how to survive (playing vs surviving is VERY different, just ask my former community cat!). They deserve better. DO NOT ABANDON YOUR CAT
One day I came home and my dad told me he left our cat in an apartment complex... Like, basically he dumped her because he got tired of her, but he told it to me as if she was going to go on this amazing adventure... Back then I wasn't old enough to fully understand what happened, but thinking back it breaks my heart
cats getting dumped in the country is such a bad problem, Im just 2 minutes drive out of town and its just far enough to be rural but close enough that people constantly dump animals out here. one summer there were 7 litters of kittens, 6 adult cats, a sadly deceased dog and those were the ones that were discovered. it's infuriating.
People who abandon animals are the worst. People constantly think cat's don't develop attachment but they do, and being abandoned can kill through heartbreak.
I just recently adopted a cat and follow a lot of your tips. One of the biggest things of getting the family on board was being very transparent that she was not going to be declawed period, which we all agreed to. Along with the shelter had a requirement in the paperwork that you cannot declaw any cat adopted from them. I think thankfully more and more word is getting around about how terrible declawing is
The most important rule of all wasn't even mentioned and I'm both shocked and appalled. Never, never, never, NEVER throw away an empty cardboard box. These empty boxes are a sign of true love. Your cat will worship you as you do your cat.
All cardboard boxes belong to cats. We just borrow them. It is wrong to dispose of someone else's personal property without their permission.
You forgot bags, my neighbors cat often sneaks into my kitchen to use 'her' freezer bag!
@@reachandler3655 True. They also own all pillows.
@@reachandler3655 my cat is obsessed with plastic bags i swear
@@LauraJdogmom And towels, tissues, string, wool, oh, and don't forget taps! Yes, she's got me well trained, not even my cat! 🤣
The "don't force interaction" tip makes me think of seeing a friend while walking on a street. It's alright to invite them over to your place to hangout if you see them randomly, but don't grab your friend and stuff them into your car
makes me think of seeing distant elder relatives that always grab you on the cheek and give you and slimy peck😮💨
I’m dying with this visual in my head 😂😂😂😂
Friend 1: hey wanna hang out?
Friend 2: I'd love to but I'm kinda busy and-
Friend 1: **does a kidnapping**
😭😭
My besty used to magically appear at 5am and perform a kidnapping - she'd literally put clothes on me and drag me out for an adventure like a nature hike at some distant waterfall ...
Kidnapping can be fun O_O
Edit: I mean DRAG me out. 4'10" tiny lil thing, deceptively strong 🤣
I’m a vet, and I’m going to start recommending this video to my new cat parent clients. This is gold. Thank you for your services to cats, my good sir.
Awesome! All vets should do this!
Copy the link and put it in a QR code and ask your clients to scan it
Yup exactly I’m gonna start doing the same
All for this! BUT! What about a harness when you take your cat outside? Yes, harnesses are less covering than most “costumes”, but is there much of a difference to the cat?
@@annauriel259
There is quite some difference yes, as you mentioned it is less covering and for some cats it also means being able to go outside.
TIME STAMPS
1. Don't declaw your cat🐈 10:18
2. Don't Force your cat for content📸 8:55
3. Don't Punish Your Cat😺 6:31
4. Don't force interactions😤 4:09
5. Don't Dress Up Your Cat👚 2:50
6. Don't Skip The Vet🏥 1:25
7. Don't feed your cat milk🥛 0:34
Thank you for your effort.. 🙏🏽
Appreciation!!
thanks for taking notes : )
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sry but what the hell are u doin. ALL the timestamps are in the description
I'm still always mortified to hear that de-clawing is even legal anywhere. In Australia this has been illegal for ages. De-clawing outside of medical reasons just seems unthinkable. I really do think that if you are not prepared to work around the species you're bringing into your home, then don't do it. I have 3 Burmese and have found this isn't a problem. I trim their claws regularly and provide many other options for them to claw on. It'll be great to see some more progression towards more respect for animals and their adorable ways that cause us to love them. In Australia, there is no ear trimming, tail docking or de-barking of dogs either - c'mon guys, we can do better for our fur family.
I know right. If it wasn’t such a shit place otherwise I’d love to go.
@@magnarcreed3801: Another Australian here - Australia is not a shit place. If you've been told that it is then you've been fed propaganda. As Rachel pointed out, there is a number of procedures that are not good for domestic animals that are banned in Australia. You might like to consider the idea that some of the other rules and regulations in Australia come from a similar mindset and they're not so bad.
I'm not saying we get everything right in Australia all the time - but, for starters, we don't have people missing out on medical treatment because they are poor. We aren't in danger of having theocracy imposed upon us. The death penalty has been abolished both at federal and state levels. We have many, many less gun death per capita than you do. (I'm assuming you are in the US, my apologies if you are not.) In fact, the better access to health care and the comparative scarcity of guns both contribute towards us having a greater life expectancy than people in the US.
Our minimum wage is higher than yours and people who are employed on a permanent basis (as opposed to casual) have access to 4 weeks of paid leave per year and two weeks of paid sick leave.
@@resourcedragon
Yeah but y’all also got lots of weird talking dom shit. Like deadly small critters, half of the place at least is desert which wouldn’t work for me, weird porn laws going on that don’t make sense, and dumb gun and dog breed laws. So definitely a shit place by my standards. For sure has some great features don’t get me wrong. But not as many negative ones to me.
I completely agree! It's still hard to believe that declawing was just made illegal in Maryland a few months ago. I have three cats and the older two that belong to my mother are declawed. They don't experience any pain and seem happy as far as we can tell, but who knows how much happier they'd be if their bodies had been left alone. The third cat, who's mine has her claws and she's had NO problems with scratching since I brought her home. Whenever I ask my mother if she regrets getting the other two declawed after seeing that mine hasn't destroyed anything, she doesn't give a damn at all and it's absolutely insane. Like at the very least admit it was unnecessary. I don't get how people can mutilate their pets' bodies without even a second thought.
@@resourcedragon another Aussie here, and agree with all you said, and I have 2 cats and I honestly just first time heard of declawing, I'm kinda scared to even google it! And clearly your effort in a logical explanation to reply to that numb brain was pointless bcoz they think porn laws and declawing are more important to them and also picture our country to be that we have red back spiders n other deadly critters just crawling all over our desert homes! LoL! God bless! ❤️😻
When I initially adopted my cat, whenever she started scratching my couch or doorframe, I brought out the treats and held them against the scratching post, until she reached for it with her paws and started scratching. Very quickly she would start going for the scratching post immediately whenever she wanted to scratch! I kept reinforcing it with treats for a couple of weeks, and she has left my furniture alone since, I was surprised at how painless the redirect was 😸
I trained my cat to use the scratch post by putting her near it and scratching it myself. I heard that cats mirror so I gave it a shot that she'd mirror my behavior.
Often they also go for furniture because the scratching supplies they have are too short or another problem that prevents them from using it to the full extend.
We have scratching posts but also scratching boards scattered throughout the apartment and they naver touched any furniture
It works! I trained my cat not to scratch my new couch the same way.
@@Erlrantandrage yes, it works
Cool idea!
When I got my cat I was worried about my furniture, although the animal shelter told me that he's really good at that. I scratched at the scatching post the first few days to show him - it worked very well, but is was bad for my fingernails xD.
I saw a cat up for adoption in a store and I happily played with his outstretched paws for a bit and I thought he was declawed since he batted my fingers with soft toe beans. I realized though he still had his claws! Cats know when is the right times, and this sweetie was happy and intact :)
That's right. I swear my cat pets me back.
Depends on the cat. My rescue doesn't seem to understand that he has daggers on the ends of his paws. But he was not properly socialized as a kitten. And he refuses to leave the soft paws claw caps alone. So it's a bit of a work in progress. But no matter how many times I end up with claws in my back, I still refuse to even consider declawing. It absolutely kills me that it was once common place and we did it to past cats.
My car would just gently strike my face with her paw and kept the claws at bay. They def know. She never scratched me at any point. She was the best.
My cat Sarah, who passed away 10 years ago, used to slap my youngest when she was a toddler.
When ever Sarah had enough of my daughter or my daughter got too rough, Sarah would just slap her...but no claws, ever!!!
I missed Sarah so much after she was gone that I only just got 2 more cats earlier this year...
and they showed me how much I missed having a cat.
Our cats were rescued cats and the one hated being picked up, so my now 16 yr old daughter was concerned they would not be affectionate...
I assured her that with love and time they would come around to wanting affection...
now the one that hated being picked up, cannot get enough affection...he loves it...to the point he is constantly coming to one of us for some love and affection.
I have never had a cat or a dog who has not loved affection.
I have to say though, these two are a lot rougher when playing than Sarah was...
I think because they are used to playing with each other whereas Sarah was my only cat at the time...and these two can really go at it with each other sometimes.
LOL
Cats are smart and know when to use the claws and when to be gentle, love them and treat them right and you’ll have a furry friend for life
If you think you want a declawed cat, you don't want a cat
20 years ago we adopted a cat that was already declawed. The family returned him to the shelter because he was biting the kids (who were also pulling on his tail) and the parents after they declawed him. Once we brought him home, he was the best cat ever. I honestly believe he spent his days with us thankful that we got him out of that house.
@@jtk3023❤ I’m sure of it! Growing up, my family took in a ragdoll, Monty, who my aunt, uncle and cousins “couldn’t take anymore”. The “final straw” was Monty jumping up on the bed and laying on the suit my aunt had laid out for my uncle to wear. Monty was a RAGDOLL - a breed known for their (gorgeous) thick, long, hair.
The hair left on the suit was the dealbreaker. Our family has always been a cat-loving family and my parents agreed to take him when my aunt asked. He ended up being, one of my dad’s best friends. He followed him everywhere. He literally followed him while he was mowing the lawn- he would just walk behind my dad. When my dad worked in the yard, Monty would always be there to help. He was beautiful and smart. We all loved him, but my dad had a very special relationship with him.
At several family get-togethers, my cousins told me they thought he was the “stupidest cat”- not knowing Monty was actually much smarter than them. I was and and still am so glad my parents took him in and away from the dense, ignorant, uneducated family who originally thought they “wanted him .“ He passed away 19 years ago, and my dad still talks about him and misses him❤. I’m so grateful Monty was able to experience love, appreciation and care for most of his life. He knew my parents saved him.
Some people would be happier with a stuffed cat.
Exactly
Would love to see how long you last if you had to take blood thinners.
when declawing is the subject I always tell people this: "sooooo, then you think it's OK for dogs to have all their teeth pulled because they might bite??!" Cats need scratching places and dogs need chewing toys, it's that simple, just respect the animal.
I am against it too for all of the above reasons. Another point I always state is, even tho my cat is an indoor, if they happen to get out….They have no way to defend themselves. I wish it was illegal.
My grandma also thinks teeth pulling is okay. I fucking hate her.
@@masaiito8531 They'll still have the teeth, but that's a major disadvantage if they get into conflict with another cat, a dog, or something else.
I sort of have a cat (a stray that just popped up in my courtyard, he's mostly staying here these days; I should get him to the vet sometime) and I never even considered trimming his claws because he might get into a scuffle with other cats around town, or even in my courtyard with other visiting strays. Well, declawing isn't a thing here in Europe at least, so that has never been on the table.
i would've asked them "what if I removed your head since you aren't using your brain for proper reasoning?"
Or maybe you could actually explain what it entails like a normal person...you aren't likely to change someone's mind if they don't actually know what is being done to the cat.
As a non-native English speaker, when I first saw the word "declaw", I thought it was just another way to say cutting nails. But as Jackson expains it later, and I googled it, and I was like WTF? Why would anyone do that to their cat?!
Cupman Shin*
Declawing is not usually something we do in the UK, it seems to be an American idea. Crazy.
Brings in good money to a Veterinarian that is willing to do the procedure, especially in the USA. Disgusting 🤮
Imagine you love your sofa more than your cat...
My family has been saying this for decades. It boggles my mind how selfish people can be. The moment the conversation becomes, "But then I…" you have put yourself before the pet. Given how much more power you have over them, that's unethical in the extreme.
Likewise, cats scratch primarily to control the length/sharpness of their claws/nails. If they are clawing your furniture, then perhaps you haven't given them adequate protection.
@@joannebutcher860I’m in the uk too and had to look up declawing. Never heard of it and i have lived with cats for my entire life. It’s definitely not normal here.
About the declawing, I fought so hard to get my Cinna to not be declawed by my parents when I was in middle school. I highly suggest talking to your parents when they want to declaw your new kitten. I talked them out of it with good arguments and facts about how much it damages your cats. I’m a college graduate now and my kitten has gotten to enjoy his claws and no arthritis for years :)
This exactly why I hate parents. They don't listen to reason. They want everything done their way.
@@mrscruffles801 OP said their parents DID listen. Sorry to hear your parents were awful :(
@@ChrisAsh21 Sorry I was in kind of a bad mood when I wrote that. They're not that bad.
@@mrscruffles801 ah I see. Glad to hear that♡♡
@@ChrisAsh21 I can't stand people who think it's necessary to declaw or neuter. Animals deserve rights to all the bodily functions they come with.
One of my cats likes to be hugged. Before I go to sleep, I grab him and use him as a teddy bear. He immediately starts purring and making biscuits right after.
We got our first cat about 6 years and I mentioned to my dear cat loving friend that I wanted to declaw my new kitten and she strongly suggested not to and sent me your way. I’m happy to say we now have 2 cats that we love dearly. I’m grateful for my cat loving friend for telling me about your channel. Thank you, it truly is about educating the public.
I just want to say thank you for educating yourself and accepting to be told that declawing is wrong. Many people hate being told "hey, no, you're very wrong with that", it's great to see that there are still some people with common sense and that aren't overtaken by their own ego.
Yay! This is great to hear :) thanks for being willing to listen!
They're defenseless without their front claws & they get very demoralized not having them.
No declawing.
I plan to get a cat in college and my parents won’t let me have one if I don’t declaw them. I’m literally just not going to go home, I can’t do that to a cat
I'm Swedish, where it is illegal to declaw cats, and I had never even heard of the word "declaw" until I started watching content from the US. It's absolutely horrifying and, just like docking the ears and tails of dogs, unnatural and ruins their options of communication, leaving almost only aggressive outcomes.
I'm glad Sweden is more considerate of cats than the selfish materialistic people who want to declare cats to preserve their "things". If you love material possessions more than a living being, DON'T GET A CAT!
@@michaelward9880 100% agree.
Right?! I'm from Australia and didn't know declawing was a thing until I learned about it from an American housemate. I was horrified! And she said she never understood that it was wrong until whe left the US and learned that isn't the norm. It's crazy
@@ghostface8671 It seems some of my fellow Americans have distorted priorities. I've said it before and I'll say it again. If you are that materialistic that you fear a cat will ruin your "things", DON'T GET A CAT! PLEASE!
@@kimpierce6292 weren't a bunch of dog breeds with genetic issues developed in Europe?
Sabot, my 14 y.o. MaineCoon, had his front claws removed sometime in his early life. I'm the fourth caregiver Sabot has had and I see every day the disabilities he's lived with. Fortunately, Sabot is very intelligent and has managed to improvise for the loss and has taught me enough of his language to better assist him. He cant climb a tree but he can jump like a tiger. He's a good boy and I love him!
*Updated - 11/7/22 - Sabot died in his sleep this morning. He was two months shy of 15 years of age. He was very much loved.
People are so short-sighted. Hey let us declaw our cat so he don't scratches our stuff. Oh no, now he is so aggressive and/or pees everywhere and misbehaves or just don't moves at all, we need to give im away we can not longer stand this stupid cat.
I'm so happy that he now has a great home >
So glad Sabot found you to love & care for him. I still don’t understand declawing. That is maiming an animal for the sake of human callousness & selfishness.
mainecoons are such good cats! mines about 10 years old and he's so big!!! had him since birth :)
im so sorry to hear that :(( it always makes me incredibly sad and upset when animals' past owners have been abusive towards them. at least now he has an owner who genuinely loves and cares for him. you're an incredible human being for giving this cat a safe home and i hope you get to spend many more years with him!! much love ❤
I have a cat that was declawed before I owned her, and she had managed to use here pads like finger tips and can open drawers and cabinets. She has adapted well but I would never do that to a cat my self and I would be fine with it being outlawed.
My kitten thought she found a wonderful scratching post on my sofa and I immediately said No Lottie not there, picked her up and put her paws on her scratching post, gently pressed her nails onto it and showed her how it's done😂and that's where she does it now. Did that twice. They're super smart... Learn very quickly.. Just remain consistent.
Did the same by demonstrating use of the post myself. Converted 100%, that very second. The truly brilliant thing is that she still claws the sofa, but only very, very rarely, to tell me that something is wrong and needs my immediate attention.
Never Declaw Club Here.
My oldest cat HATED having his claws clipped, but he would let them grow long enough they curled and we HAD to clip them. He would make the worst noises when we tried to clip them (even our neighbors came over one day because they thought we were abusing him). We tried the thundershirts and a claw clip bag, but he still was so difficult about it. Even our vet tried to show us the "right way" but after him and three vet techs held our kitty down and managed to clip ONE claw, the vet just said "I think he is a candidate for declawing." Absolutely NOT.
I worked with our kitty. I started by massaging his paws. He fought for a bit and then relaxed after a few months. Then I started extending his claws during the massages. Again, it took months until he didn't fight it. Then I start clipping one nail during the paw massages. Then two and so on, again for months. After a year or two, he is now very good about getting his claws clipped.
Cats take patience. If you don't have patience, then don't own a cat.
Same here! I had a cat who absolutely did NOT like me clipping his claws and would fight tooth and nail (hah) when I tried. I did the same: expose him to me handling his claws very, very, veeeery slowly, doing just a tiny bit at a time. Then I started giving him treats while I'd handle his paws (once he didn't pull away immediately), and after maybe 3 or 4 months or so, I started clipping a claw or two every time. It worked really well and now he purrs as soon as I pick up the clippers, comes to me and starts rubbing against the clippers, although he's not even getting treats any more (it's been years!). And he was BAD!! I mean, he would even draw blood just to get away at first!!
What did you do in the months in the meantime when his claws were so long?
You need to find a new veterinarian,that vet sounds scary to take anything to! To suggest your cat was a candidate for declawing raises a warning sign to me! Glad to know you did not listen to him or her.
Might get some hate for this.. But under normal, healthy circumstances I agree on the "don't declaw your cat", the only time it's really okay in my opinion is when there's a medical necessity for it.
An example being we had a cat who yanked one of his claws enough that it was poking into the toe beside it. He was an indoor-outdoor cat, we only had the claw removed that he essentially declawed himself... Or so we thought, I think he grew the claw back after a few months.
Then another cat kept getting really nasty infections in two of her toes/claws to the point she was turning mean. I don't think she was even a year old before we decided to remove only the problem claws.. After those claws were removed (the others she still has), she reverted back to being a sweetheart.
So under normal conditions, I agree, don't declaw the kitty. But if it's a medical necessity? Do what's necessary.
When a vet recommends declawing, their license should be taken down and have a lifetime ban on ever being a vet!
Thaaaaaaat is a butcher, not a vet! That's why I have a very hard time believing that these "vets" give a shit about their patient! They don't. They only see dollar signs. That's a heartless human. How can she/he work as a vet is beyond me! And it makes me oh so very, very furious!
Additionally, I strongly disagree on the patience thing! To go through that for 2 years is torture! Why did you put yourself through that, when with ANOTHER cat, you would not have to go through that! Your comment must at least state that "SOME cats require patience". Most do not! Most are alright and don't need the ludicrous, unfathomable stress that you put yourself through! When someone who doesn't have patience reads that, they will think, oh I can't get a cat, but that's not accurate at all. For that person can get along fine with most cats that are chill. But if you do meet one that isn't, yeah good luck, mission impossible!
I actually convinced my landlord to change their policies about requiring tenants to declaw their cats. They told me their policy when we were interviewing, and I told them about all the stuff I've seen on your show about what can happen when you declaw a cat. I also told them about everything I do to keep his nails trimmed, and how he hadn't scratched up anything in our old place. They allowed it, and I moved in without issues. I ended up having to move out, but then I moved back(long story). I brought it up and they said they no longer had that policy. It was a different person, and they actually hadn't even heard about the policy before.
Thats actually very awesome...thanks for sharing...I'm not some anti-declaw activist or anything but if you were able to affect a change that helps improve your community a real estate business no less) even that much to allow households the choice to be more accepting of their pets physiology and behaviors without radical alterations I'd say thats a win/win for all. Ultimately the animals well being is more valuable than any furniture or wall trimming anyway. As for the health and safety of other pets and living things who may have to encounter the clawed cat...well thats the responsibility of the pets keeper and the community's leaders to assess what steps are necessary imo.
Great work! Spreading awareness, especially in a situation where you need a place to live, is amazing! Thank you!!!
Get a Dr, vet letter saying you cannot declaw your cat, it's a therapy cat. DESANTIS suppose to make a law to stop this with homes you can't have animals. Not right. That's why so many ferals. Dogs
too. God bless 🙌 🙏 all these strays. I tried to get animal control to help pick up pit bull that couldn't walk. Poor baby. I had to say I'll call media if you don't come, help this dog. He came. He dragged her with leash, I said that off her now. I picked her up, put her in truck, said this blanket goes with her. She was sweet. How people raise animals. Get tired of them, drop them off. 🙏🙏 for all.
Happy ending
Wow. I'm from Germany and never realised what declaw really means. I thought it was just trimming and not complete removal of the claws - really sick. Absolutely disgusting and nobody should get a cat who does this. It's an animal with claws and teeth, if that's not your thing get a snail.
Agreed. I have a kitten (in the USA) and can’t imagine de-clawing her. I give her plenty of other scratching options and have taught her to use those instead of furniture. No problem!
Same here, and I am in The Netherlands. Was shocked to hear about such a procedure even existing somewhere in the world.
Same in Poland, when I first heard the term 'declaw' I thought it was just a regular claw-trimming or something. Fortunately it's illegal here to declaw and I think it's the same in the most of the Europe. I can't even imagine how can someone choose some stupid furniture over the health and well-being of their pet.
Snails have teeth
@@certifiedicecreamtruckmoment I'm dying laughing 😂 😂
NEVER DECLAW YOUR CAT it’s like cutting off some of your finger it’s so cruel please don’t declaw your cat I’m begging you who’s with me? 👇 12:46
Why do think it's wrong o had declawed hr was happy and live along time
It's they way of protecting them self from other animals.
When I first heard that people do this I could not believe it 😢 horrific!!!
@@wisdomfox857 i can tell youre not over the age of 14 so you probably dont understand why the cat isnt happy
For anyone confused about #1, Declawing is AMPUTATION -- imagine if someone amputated all your fingers at the first joint...
Disagree. Cats deal really well with amputation. I've observed amputations, (STOP READING here if under 18 or untreated PTSD): the vet doesn't just pull on the leg until it tears off.
@@therabbithat
People might 'deal really well' with amputation as well but that doesn't mean we should be chopping hands off of people left right and center because 'they might ruin my couch' or 'they'll tear down the wallpaper'.
@@therabbithat Dude, no. One of my cats is a tripod (NOT declawed), we had to have 1 of his entire rear legs amputated to due to an injury. He's coping well 3 years later with only 3 legs, but it is absolutely still a disability and I see him struggle every day as a tripod. Declawing IS amputation, just not in the same way that say, having an injured leg amputated by the vet would be.
Declawing is dangerous, harmful, and debilitating, and should NEVER, EVER be done to a cat. Period.
I maintain anyone who declaws their cat should also have all their first knuckles removed and given no accommodation for it as difficulties arise from it
Imagine if someone removed your sexual organs. I truly don't understand folks who are firmly against declawing but turn a blind eye to sterilization.
Great advice. Long ago, I had a tortoiseshell named Joker. She was definitely particular about petting. She would make a little sound that meant stop when she'd had enough. One time, a friend of a friend came over and she was allowing the petting. Then, she made her noise. I warned him to stop petting her or she would nip his hand. He ignored me and she nipped him. Then he complained that my cat bit him.
Well he was a doof. 🙄
He should have listened to you.
You warned him. He didn't listen. He got what he deserved. (Jan Griffiths).
sounds like your pets knew something about that friend of a friend😂
I bet your cat was just beautiful! 😍
I trim my cats claws from time to time and when you first started talking about declawing I thought this was what you talked about. I panicked. Everyone has told me that trimming their claws isn't hurtful as long as you only trim a little (never close to "the quick"). But I now understand that declawing is something entirely different. Never heard of it before, it's illegal in my country. As it should be.
You’re going to hear a lot of confused people mixing up trimming with declawing so don’t pay anyone no mind. If your pet doesn’t explicitly show behavior regarding them getting hurt then don’t worry about it
Really wish they would make it illegal in America already! It’s terrible.
I'm the same. I thought he was talking about trimming. Was wondering why trimming would hurt the cat.
Declawing is evil. So horrible 😝
@@brandonkennedy4160 They are STARTING to. Not fast enough, but it's beginning.
I only trimmed when they were kittens as they didn’t have control of retracting them but would never trim them now, what if the sneak out? Coyote bait.
im a vet assistant and luckily we no longer do declaws, and every like a client ask i tell them about soft paws or just good ol' fashion trimmings
7. :35 Don’t feed your cat milk
6. 1:25 Don’t skip vet visits
5. 2:50 Don’t dress your cat up
4. 4:10 Don’t force interactions
3. 6:30 Don’t punish your cat
2. 8:55. Don’t force your cat for content
1. 10:15. Don’t declaw your cat
Is #0 don't f@&* with cats?
@@ThisIndio f@&* around and find out
I always hated when people declaw cats , i get it but i see it like this , what if the tables were turned and my cat told me he was gonnah cut of me weeny if he saw me naked again 😂😂😂
Thank You SO MUCH or this.
I wish he would have mentioned not giving your cats "vegan" diets. That's becoming an increasing problem these days. People thinking cats can switch their diets up like humans can. It's cruel and very harmful for a cat to be lacking a meat based diet.
I had a friend with a declawed cat (that they inherited from a family member), and he had all the declaw issues: refusal to use his litter box, frequent biting, and early arthritis in his paws. When he passed away in his mid-teens, my friend and their spouse wanted to get another cat... and the spouse was determined that the new cat would also be declawed, to save their young kids and their furniture. It was a campaign of sending them digital pamphlets and videos, and drawing correlations from research to their own previous cat's behaviours, but eventually they decided not to declaw. Three years later, their new cat never bites, swats without extending her claws (and only if provoked beyond reason), uses her litter box and scratching posts, and is frequently described by both as "the perfect cat." Declawing is never the answer!
Thank you for doing that for their new cat.
Thank you!!!
I can't believe people STILL declaw their cats. It's horrible and people that do that should be shot. If people do that, those people should not be allowed to have any animal
Here in the US we still perform infant genital cutting. Is declawing any surprise?
@@sarahcline8488 How about strapping a newborn's arms and legs apart in a "circumstraint" and going to work on them? what should we do to these people?
My friend had a cat that wouldn't let anyone touch him. When I visited I would greet him by name but never tried to touch him. I'll never forget the look on my friends face when she walked back into the room and he was letting me pet him. You definitely have to let the cat come to you in their own time. ❤️
I had the same experience with someone I dated - he had four cats and one of them refused to let anyone but the owner touch him, until I came along. I knew to sit very quietly and just watch - not to reach out and pet - and wait until their curiosity brought them over to me. When my date came back from the kitchen, his jaw dropped because Finley (the cat in question) was happily sitting in my lap and rubbing against my hand to get attention.
Yep, true. Same here. Also offering your hand to them so they can sniff you out until they decide to trust you before trying to pet them.
My friend's cat jumped into my lap and purred and their jaws dropped because that cat supposedly doesn't like anyone. I just knew how to 'talk' to him first.
Yeah it's so funny how I go into homeowners houses and they tell me that my cat's not friendly they won't come up to anyone and I just look at them close my eyes and make a sound with my mouth and they come right up to me but I never ever move towards them I always let them control the situation it works 90% of the time
He let you pet him until he didn't let you pet him. They can change in a split second. Been there!
Who the hell values furniture over their CAT😢
Love my cat Jerry id rather have Jerry material things are replaceable ❤
Cats are more important then furniture aggreed
My old lady was deemed very antisocial and prone to aggression. She trusts us so much she never scratches and bites us unless by accident (she shakes her paws real quick to retract her claws as if apologizing), we respect her boundaries and learnt to read her facial expressions and movements that tell us she doesn't want to interact, so she doesn't feel like showing her boundaries no more.
Love that little old cuddlebug
❤ it isn't rocket science. Just pay attention to them. And they are extremely expressive. From their ears..tail, face. (^ & I don't mean this for you, sounds like you know what's up).
I'm glad she found a loving home in her golden years.
I have an 8 year old MC mix that was abused for the first 10 months of his life, so when I rescued him he sprayed everywhere and bit and scratched and was just so sad to watch. I watched his reactions to people and things and adjusted my behavior not his and we have the best most loving relationship ever. No spraying,no biting,no scratches he’s wonderful and is my best friend.
Is your old lady your mom? Your wife all you said was old lady. I just assumed that your wife
@@traceyrhodes5088😊
I had an ingrown toenail removed and some of my nail had to be cut too, the top of my toe hurt so bad anytime that exposed part was touched. I can't even begin to imagine what it's like for a cat who is declawed. Losing a part of one nail on one foot drove me nuts, I can't even imagine what it would be like for all of them to be gone. If you wouldn't want it done to you, dont do it to your pets.
It's worse than that. Declawing is amputation of the first joint of each toe. It's not like removing somebody's fingernails (which would be bad enough!) it's literally like cutting off each finger at the first knuckle.
Yeah, that exposed skin is raw and sensitive. Best to cover with some kind of soothing bandage and cream.
i had my ingrown toenails removed months ago and cannot relate. it was a bit of a process the first couple weeks. but they're basically completely fine now. maybe you just had a bad surgeon?
@@chemistrykrang8065 , 😢…..horrible.
there is a huge difference between removal of an ingrown toenail and declawing, I have ingrowns pulled all the time.
Ingrown tonails cut the nail, maybe a little skin, but the joint/bone are left intact.... Declawing means cutting off the entire joint. It would be like cutting off the entire toe at the knuckle just to remove the ingrown toenail... it doesn't grow back.
Imagine cutting off the end joint of all your fingers and toes, then be expected to return to a completely active life right away. Cats need to dig in a litter box, imagine digging in gritty cat litter with raw nubs at the end of each finger... or be expected to walk, run, jump, climb with open and raw nubs for toes...
in no way are the two situations compareable.
Getting my first cat ever in a week! She’s a shy beautiful two year old dilute calico girl who was rescued off a euthanasia list while pregnant. Super excited but a little nervous too! Thanks Jackson for all the help!!!
Oh my gosh! That would've been extra sad if she was euthanized. I think you'll do great after listening to Jackson. 😺💞🐾 Welcome to the kitty club ☺️
Bless you. Best of luck. ❤️
Fun fact: Almost all calico cats are female. Good luck with her! :)
My first cat (I was 40) was a dilute calico, too. Puffy Sue lived to 21. Good luck! 😃👍♥️
Jackson is a great resource for you to learn how to build your relationship with your cat. Good luck. Hope it goes well and thank you for your rescue.
We have 4 cats, and my husband orders stuff and as soon as that box is open(no matter the size) they wrestle to get in it, and it doesn’t matter if they don’t fit in the box, cuz they really try hard to fit! One dug out all the crayons in our granddaughter’s pencil box so he could sit in it, he didn’t fit at all! They love the crinkle paper and the packing peanuts. And when a delivery truck pulls up,well it’s cats Christmas AGAIN,they are right in the window at the ready, cuz it must be a box for them!
Thank you for all of this but especially telling us about declawing. I think a lot of people don’t understand what it is to declaw a cat. I didn’t realize it was painful and cruel and thank GOODNESS I didn’t do it before I researched and learned how horrible it is. Please keep spreading the message and safe alternatives. Really appreciate you!
I am adamantly against declawing, but I want to say, that I do know of a case where the cat was declawed because its claws were growing into the pads of the feet. I made the mistake of getting self-righteous with the person for declawing (I didn't know the story). So please, continue to support making declawing illegal, but have compassion for those that do have a medical reason for needing to do it. I am sure this person didn't take that decision lightly.
Thankfully illegal here.
Yea I think it's easy to mistake it as similar to pulling the nail of a human finger. Certainly torture for any person but it's not like we can't use that finger anymore, even if the nail wouldn't grow back. And since it can be done under anesthesia it's not seen as such a big deal, harmless even. That's why it's so dangerous to have a human-centered point of view because while on the surface, claws = nails make sense when, in fact, cat and human anatomy are so very different.
@@sandid1826 Yeah, I've gotten roasted here for saying something like that, but there are medically necessary reasons for it. They just are super rare and probably 99.9% of declaws are for lazy people reasons, which shouldn't be allowed.
@@thisperson5294 It doesn't mean that you did good just because you don't have any remorse.
The shelter where I got my current cat actually had a thing as part of the adoption agreement that said I'm not allowed to declaw the cat. I would never do it anyhow, but I'm glad they are spreading awareness.
same, the rescue i got my cat from asks your opinion on declawing first, and then they say in the agreement that you are not allowed to under any circumstances declaw ur cat. the rescue my bf got his cats from is the same.
I have been an independent rescuer for about 20 years, specializing in cats that need a little extra TLC due to trauma, medical or behavior issues. All but one of the "behavior" (litter issues or aggression) cases I was asked to work with had been declawed, and the last one had an untreated medical condition.
I have crossed horns with many groups over the years, because I have always stipulated that my cats are adopted under a "no declaw" contract. When potential adopters bring up their expensive furniture, I point out that each cat is a one of a kind, unique work of art made by a higher power. And YOU think you can improve on it?
Same here with my local cat shelter! They have pamphlets and regularly inform people when adopting a cat why to NEVER consider declawing, and even though the main shelter runners aren't technically allowed not to adopt out a cat to a specific family or person based on declawing, they find creative ways to convince those people either not to adopt RIGHT NOW, or that the cat(s) they want have X, Y, Z thing to know about that could "possibly" be a thing later on. I wish we could officially ban it from our state, though.
Same with the shelter where we adopted our second cat
I met a woman who shared with me how she acquired a cat from a shelter, signed an agreement that she wouldn't get her declawed, then immediately had the cat declawed. She seemed to be looking for validation. I recoiled and politely ended the conversation. Arrrgghhh!
“Three pets and I’m out.” Perfectly describes my cat. He always wants to be in the same room, especially if two people are talking, but definitely not a lap cat.
I must have missed that part if the video but one of my two cats has exactly that disposition. She only occasionally wants pets and three is usually the limit.
@This & That With Delana Taylor - That's life in the WWKK (the Wonderful World of KittyKatt)
Mine will immediately jump up in your lap but doesn't like to be held at all.
Omg Our cats want constant affection! Belly rubs, are their favorites.
My old cat was constantly trying to get in my lap and often at the most inconvenient times. And more than once I woke up to her gnawing on my earlobe and purring loudly.
I have to do annual vet visits because my lease says I have to so I can have her in my apartment. So that’s good, didn’t know it was 100% necessary
It's not necessary if your cat is an indoor cat and an only pet, especially the rabies vaccine. I stopped vaccinating my cat around 3 years old; he lived until 14 and never had any illness. Vaccines are a money maker for the vet.
I like the expression you used "deknuckling" instead of declawing. A lot of people do not understand the process and pain it causes to cats and the long term effect. I also appreciate that you pointed out that a cat may turn to urinating outside the litter box and using biting instead of scratching after being declawed. None of my cats are declawed and I don't support declawing (deknuckeling). It is wrong.
Better word, amputation. They're amputating the cat, for crappy reasons.
That should be considered as intentional mutilation and torture and punishable with prison.
I didn't know this before. But I wouldn't declaw a cat anyway.
Exactly, literally like cutting someones finger at the first knuckle. Actually not like, it *is* cutting off their knuckle.
It’s called amputation plain and simple. Imagine removing a child’s first knuckle joint on their hands for them biting their fingernails.
@@FlabbyTabby 🎯💯 - Absolute right.
It should be crime - animal abuse - It shouldbe illegal - we also don't go with children to the doctor to cut them fingertips up because they touch everything - 🥶🥶🥶🤯🤯🤯
- People like that who are obsessed with their stupid furniture and geth a cat makeme syc in the stomach. 😭😭😭
I remember almost 30 years ago our vet tried to convince my parents to have our cat de-clawed, my parents basically dropped the f-bomb on the vet and took our cat and walked out of his office. They started taking our animals to a new vet after that. My parents logic besides the whole cruelty issue was that our cat would have been left defenseless.
Your parents are awesome.
Your parents were right on the money!
I love your parents😻🥰
Some vets really are disgusting. They care about a quick buck over the well-being of an animal
Great parents!
I was a little kid when my parents got my childhood cat declawed. He slept with his eyes open for weeks and it broke my heart. After that he bit. Seeing the poor guy like that made me as a kid realize how horrible it was, long before I ever learned about it.
@@Analisa, I’m so sorry to hear that about your cat and also sorry that you had to experience that kind of heartbreak as a child. :(
Omg I am so sorry! That must have made your cat so terrified and paranoid.
I had always accepted that declawing your cats was what people did. Until I had one cat that I took to the cheapest Vet in my area, He not only pulled out his claws at the knuckle, but he also wrapped them in a sort of makeshift cast, while they were still bleeding, when it came time to take the bandages off, they were matted and stuck to his already sore paws. After that moment and telling anyone who would listen that the Vet should change his name to Dr. Death, I swore I would never get one of my cats declawed again. It was so bad that when I went to pick him up after his "surgery", more like butchery, He was hissing and trying to bite the Vet, I had to go to the back, where pet owners never get to go, and get my cat out of the cage. He wouldn't let Dr. Death anywhere near him, which makes me wonder if my cat woke up during the surgery and he either didn't notice or didn't care. I hear there is a new procedure where they are doing it with lasers, but I really don't give a crap! It's cruel and unusual punishment. 💩🐈⬛💔
@@BexBtts
Oh, Bex, I’m so very sorry both you and your sweet kitty were traumatized. That sounds like a nightmare. How atrocious that that man was a practicing veterinarian!!! That’s terribly heartbreaking. 💔💔
Thank the Heavens, or the stars, or whomever your chosen deity's are that he retired shortly after this, it was like us going to the Emergency Room, and being treated wrongly by the oldest Dr on staff, I have also delt with that, an old time Dr wanting to give me morphine despite the fact that it says in very bold letters in my records that I am allergic. If he hadn't retired, I might have turned him in for cruelty to animals. Thank you for your concern. This was many years ago, and I have different fur~babies now.@@PeaceIsJesusChrist
I don’t force interactions with new cats… I just keep waving and saying HIIIII until they realize I’m not a threat lol
We received an adult male cat who was declawed and I tell you it was a horrible experience to witness for the 9 years we had coconut. Our other cats went about their daily routine and watching coconut struggle on the scratch pad and even catching a bug was difficult. DONT DECLAW YOUR CAT! Please 😢
@@theoneandonly4464 you’re hilarious
@@Glocky_Recoilz0sk how is that hilarious? it's a very sad thing. there was 2 cats in my family that were declawed, and one was fine, but the other one was rude to everyone. they would both always run away and hide. declawing a cat is the WORST thing you can do to a cat. the fact you're in this videos comments saying that something sad is "hilarious", then you obviously are a child and don't understand that cats deserve the same amount of love and respect a dog would get.
oh Dear lord, the poor guy, how did that become a thing? I get Americans want everything but to do that just to save ya couch is the height of arrogance, id never even heard of it until this dude mentioned it.
yeah, i mean imagine losing YOUR knuckles! a claw is just a retractable part of their paws! it may be similar to our fingernails, but the way its attached is actually more similar to the finger past the knuckle.
That poor baby ;_;
I'm from Denmark, one of the countries where it's illegal, and I was HORRIFIED when I found out what declawing was. It's horrible and I don't get how it's still still legal in many places.
A simple way to put it? If you don't want to deal with an animal with claws, don't get an animal with claws.
Ditto - from DK as well and was terrified about the thought.
Yes it is horrible! I am such an advocate for this practice to be banned!
To be fair, what I've found after discussing it with people that did it or were thinking about it is that so many have no clue exactly what it is, and even worse, their VETS do nothing to educate them! People think it's "just" like a permanent nail trim (which would still not be okay but I can kind of understand) and are sickened when they learn it's like cutting off the end of our own fingers.
There's no excusing the ignorance because these cat owners should be researching this well in the first place (which is how I learned how terrible declawing is), but our vets need to do better also. I feel like a lot of the requests would stop right there if it was explained in a way people could comprehend.
why not cut their legs altogether? How cruel and stupid it is to declaw cats. Never heard of it but in a land of waterboarding it sounds more or less normal
Sadly in USA some places it is illegal but different states have differnt laws. At some senior living apts they only allow cats IF declawed. Shameful and should not be allowed.
I’m actually super impressed and proud of myself for not doing any of these, my cats repay me with love, trust and throw up on my carpet, truly a blessing
It's the EASIEST thing in the world to clip cats' claws once you learn how! It only takes 1 minute to do all 10 claws.
The throw up is a sacred emanation. Thank you for being good to your kitties!
Ahh cat vomit. A substance of the gods 😂
Screaming😂
My cat has never thrown up that I can recall. Which apparently is rare lol
With the claws issue, our cat allows us to file her nails, not cutting them. When Mom is filing her nails, Ruby will paw at the filer until she files them too. When they are filed, she stops scratching the furniture and her nails also dont split as bad (she has really weak nails)
I had a cat, that the previous owner threw and kicked whenever he felt like it, and she was so fearfull that it took me almost 7 months to get her to let go of the past and relax. She was so afraid of everything and everyone, it really broke my heart. I had her for almost 5 years, before she died of old age, she just fell asleep one night in my arms and never woke up again. I miss my little Rosie T_T
God I hate people like that. I would have been tempted to Throw and kick the owner, and see how they liked it. We have nothing but rescue Kitties and I suspect that ms Fiona had a male who treated her unwell. She was not comfortable with me for a long time, and she doesn't like to be picked up by me, but will absolute drape over the Spouse. Though to be honest, when we first brought her home, she did sink her teeth into the Spouses thumb. I told her, put her down she is getting the scared kitty look, and the Spouse kept holding her. That was 6 years ago. She has never bitten either one of us since.
While I'm sad for her history, she clearly found the right human for the latter half of her life :)
This is gonna make me cry. It sounds like youre a great cat parent and she really trusted you 💙💙
Your story made me cry. Your cat was blessed for finding her home with you!
I don't know what happened to my Tasha in the first three years of her life before I adopted her from a rescue. She is always frightened and hides from everyone but me. It took nine years for her to cuddle on the couch with me. She still runs and hides when I make a sudden move or she hears a noise. I'm sure she has PTSD.
I'm so happy that number 1 was DO NOT DECLAW! I am a vet tech and I started in the ER, we had SO MANY cats who were declawed and became hyper aggressive and the glue on the incision sites never stay. Cats paws are very sensitive and when declawed they have months of pain in their poor little toe beans. If you need help with a cats claws, call your vet! We are more then happy to clip their nails and even to claw caps.
When I was a kid we at first would de-claw our cats. We were told that it would save us from scratches, save the furniture ect. When we saw what they actually do, we never did it after that and felt bad about it. Also if people are worried about getting scratched, it is just part of being a cat owner. You will learn from that what to do and what not to do with your cat. Cats are not proactive they are reactive to situations. It is important to learn their body language. I know when I can approach my cats and have to do things that are unpleasant (like vet trips, clipping nails, and giving medicine). That way you won't get hurt and the cat will be calmer. Always approach them with love.
I have declawed cats - they are not sensitive or mean. Guess we are lucky.? If cats can no longer be declawed I won’t have anymore house cats. At our house front declaw is the cost of a good home, regular vet care and a safe life.
@@katie195educate yourself and you might see why it is cruel...
@@katie195then you shouldn’t own cats! Simple as that. You are cutting off their first knuckle. It is cruel and unnecessary. DONT GET A CAT IF YOURE GOING TO MUTILATE IT.
@@katie195 i already commented but it’s bothering me- I am really disgusted by your comment. The ignorance is mind blowing. I’m serious when I say you do not need to own anymore cats if you are going to declaw them. Do some research.
After our cat of 17 years died we adopted one that had been declawed, all four feet. The only other thing the shelter could tell us was that she was found in a box and she was covered in fleas. I ask her often how it all came about but she's not talking. Doing our best to give her the best life.
Don't think I need to tell you this but NEVER let that cat outside!! She has NO means of defense!
All four feet? Incredible. That vet should be ashamed. Wow.
@@sandarahcatmom9897 And the guilty owners who did this to the poor kitty.
I too have adopted a brother and sister 5 yrs ago who both has there paws declawed all 4...Felt real bad for them and made them part of the family.
My friend’s mom died and I agreed to take her calico cat. She was declawed by my friend’s mom. Sigh. I keep her inside,of course,but she truly is loved so much and she is happy and loves being near me everywhere haha. I hug her,belly rubs,she loves it. She is an older cat but so precious. I need to get her to the vet for a checkup,yes. Expensive,but i must.😢 thank God she is so content,not shyor scared of her daddy lol
I have a sphynx and he needs a shirt sometimes and he likes it. Also the leash harness get em used to it inside then walking outside will be easier.
Imma add Number 8: Don't expect them to use a filthy litterbox!
I am cleaning it 2-3 times every day, I knew people that just left them for days and then got mad at the cat for not wanting to go into it anymore ...
Thats excessive
I second this!!!
@@cringlepingle maybe some but not all. Any chance that my one can get he will sneak into my room and pee on certain things of mine with a completely clean box 😡he's very vindictive at times and the cat deterrent doesn't work on him. Only saying his name sternly gets him to stop doing what he's doing. Idrc what the guy says in the video but discipline works on all animals. You don't do it you'll have a mean cat or dog.
I'm going to add to this, over time even with excessive cleaning the whole box will get contaminated (especially with absorbing or clumping litters) so it's important to replace the litter completely at least once a week. It's relatively expensive because some cats are picky but how can you put a price on a loved one?
@@coltonsmith3724 no it's not. Every time I go to relieve myself I always check the litter box for feces and urine clumps; just as you wouldn't want to spot your shit in the toilet 2 hours later. Besides they have to step in there. Want them spreading stepped on poop into your house?
Being honest, about 30 years ago with my first pair of cats,I had them declawed per our rental agreement. Only afterward did I learn what it actually meant. Although they are long passed (living into their late teens), I've felt deeply guilty ever since.
I too had my first cat declared because I did not know what it actually was. It has been over 25 years and several cats ago but I still feel guilt over depriving him of his claws. And yes he was a biter until the day her passed.
@@JakanA They said it was about 30 years ago and many people still don't know what it entails. Holding people 30 years ago to current standards is pretty ridiculous. Declawing was sadly very common and a requirement some people placed to bring a cat into a rental. Chances are they did not know they were requiring someone to mutilate their fur babies.
@@blaynegreiner9365 Even now, many people don’t know how cruel declawing is.
I know there's cruel people who would blame you for being ignorant and if you ever come across them, give those folks the middle finger. Shit happens, you didn't know back then but what's important is that you know *now*. You're aware of the mistake and while you can't change the past, you just move on with your future.
My mom tossed some neighborhood cat to her next door neighbor's dogs in their backyard (the cat thankfully got away) when she was a kid. All because of cartoons and how they show cats being clever and shit. That was over 40 yrs ago, but while she's more educated that it was a dumb kid move, she now has her own flamepoint kitty and spoils the fuck out of him. Most people change, errrr some grow and learn.
@@blaynegreiner9365 That's why anyone with a brain will 1st check what a procedure is before they put someone through it.
I suppose a lot of people don't do that even when they go to a hospital for something.
We adopted a cat that was abandoned. Since she had to live "wild", she'd learned to use her claws and bites at full strength. When adopted, she has adjusted to love bites and using the "approved" areas for her claws. She learned within 1-2 months! During that time, we had NO furniture or wall damage, just a cat who was learning her limits.
I have a cat that was feral like this. He he had huge biting problem, rended me real good a few times too. But I refused to give up and he's just this little love loaf that only does those love bites on the finger tips but makes no real contact.
Though if he does get over stimulated he will do the "I'm going to bite you motion" but then runs off and looks like he feels guilty . We don't deserve these precious little animals 🥹
Lucky for you. We got our kitten at 4mos. He was prob feral. He isn’t very affectionate and scratched my chairs, his scratching pads, everything gets the claw. I don’t know what to do with him. We tired covering furniture, propping pillows around them, draping blankets, it doesn’t matter as soon as one tiny part is exposed he goes to town. Any suggestions?
How?
I DO clip noses, and swat butts...just like I would my human kids. I refuse to let any cat rule my roost. I have a new guy who was outside for a time, but seems to have been someone's house cat at one time. After about 7 months he's done really well in adapting to my life style and expectations. He still yowls to go outside at 6 am...but I'm hoping winter will solve that problem.
@@b.d.walters9402 imagine thinking loving and taking care of an animal the right way is it "ruling" your world.
That map needs some update: in POLAND it's illegal, too. Called amputation of end bones, not a silky name declawing (like a treatment in any beauty salon).
My cat taught me everything about himself. Everytime I did something he didn't like, he gently pushed my hand away with his paw and gave me grumpy look😂
That is so cute! ❤
That's Soo cute :)
Exactly. Irespect my cats and listen to their way of communicating.
Hey - but you LISTENED. So many people don't, then wonder why their cat gets aggressive :/
I had a shaky childhood and I got my cat in my early 30s and honestly, he taught me everything I know about boundaries. They're so confident about asserting themselves I admire it greatly.
My mum trained my cat to not jump on the dining table by putting her on the floor every time she jumped up. She eventually learnt that she couldn't be on the table for more than 10 seconds without being picked up and put on the floor again and she eventually stopped because she could jump up onto other things and be left alone. Bribing with treats and toys also helped 😂
Doesn't always work. My cat knows not to jump on the table and the counters but she does it when we're not around.
I trained my cat similarly. He pretty much can jump on anything but the kitchen counters and bars. Whenever he'd jump on anything I didn't want to I would say no lycus get down in a calm voice and give him a little butt pat to emphasize that he should jump down. No shoving, no throwing, no hitting. Just a little butt boosh to get him moving forward. He doesn't jump on anything in the kitchen anymore but he does jump on my desk when I'm working to try and snuggle in my lap. Majority of the time this is welcomed but sometimes he'll be in my way. All I have to say is no lycus get down and he'll jump down and lay at my feet instead. My cat is the sweetest smartest guy 😊 I love him so much
Yea people like to spray water but it's just plain mean cats don't understand y people spray them with water positive reinforcement is better
The cat still jump on the dining table but only when no one is around :)
I agree with all of these but what about keeping the spray bottle next to the front door when you have a little escape artist with loves to bolt out the front door and could be hit by a car? She is determined to get out and is not street savvy. Any ideas other than using a squirt bottle?
I love how this was behavior mixed in with veterinary practice. As a vet tech this makes me very happy to see. When clients come in asking about declawing I always frame it as amputation, but mutilation is also a good word to use. And then I go and talk about how that procedure connects with their behaviour down the road. Much love and support for all that you do ♥ ♥ ♥
@God is not real the tips
Declawing is banned in all provinces in Canada except ONTARIO.
Thanks for addressing declawing. I’m immune compromised. I used nail caps when she was tiny, until she learned to control her claws. If she scratched me (the nail caps made this totally safe/painless) I gently put her down and ignored her for 2 min. Once she was 6 months old I didn’t need to use the caps anymore. I’ve never been scratched or had an infection. She’s 10.
I'm immunosuppressed, and I guess I've just been really lucky, because I can't remember the last time one of my cats deliberately scratched me. I mean, I'm sure they have...I just can't remember when it happened.
love these affirmations of what works
I love how my kitty adapts his use of claws to what I'm wearing. If he's walking on naked flesh, claws are fully retracted and you'll, at most, feel the tips of the claws against your skin. With a thin t-shirt or something, he'll extend his claws just a teensy bit, enough to grip the fabric, but not the skin underneath.
Thicker cloth, and he'll extend his claws a bit more so he's got good grip, and when I put on my thick bathrobe, he loves it, because he knows he can climb up and down my body and arms and all sorts of crazy stuff.
This isn't something that we trained, but rather something he picked up from, I guess, my yelps and complaints when he accidentally extended his claws too much.
It's kind of the same with feeding him treats. He'd rather lose grip and have a treat drop from his mouth, than risk biting my hand or fingers. So I can have a treat between thumb and forefinger and he'll take it from me oh so carefully.
@@rocketsurgeon2135 aww that story warms my heart.
@@barbarawhite1278 I love the little guy, he can be a bit much at times, but he's always my little guy. 😻😻😻
I didn’t know what declawing is so asked my vet here in the UK she said I can do it but it’s a two part process - first I’ll de knuckle your left hand then your right. And smiled. She then explained properly what it actually is. Anyone who wants their kitty declawed should be declawed first
NB: I've had some responses saying this mutilation was Chinese, not Japanese. If this is true I do apologize to Japanese descendants for misinformation. I was trying to think of a Human analogy to the cruel declawing practise. There are other forms of cruel, unnecessary and painful mutilation of mainly female children, but as this page is about cats I chose this analogy. My apologies if I have got the country wrong. My defence is I was myself a child and didn't even know China and Japan were separate Countries as to me their writing looked similar, and the tonal Language sounded similar. The only difference obvious to me was that the people looked very different. I hope my point is nevertheless understood.
If anyone remembers or knows of the Japanese tactic of foot-binding Human girls, this is more abusive. In Japan women with small feet were seen as attractive to men. Consequently parents of girls bound their feet tightly restricting their growth, in the hope they would find a husband from a good (eg. wealthy) family. These girls grew into adults in constant pain, and barely able to walk. I am unsure of the details but know it occurred. Just maybe someone of Japanese lineage or knowledge could explain further. I haven't even done any web search. I remember learning about it many times as a child. I am a Westerner. I just wondered what a good comparison would be. Also there is the generic known practice of tearing fingernails off while a person is conscious being used as a form of torture. All I'm trying to do is reinforce the point. The point being that there is a relevant reason why this practice of declawing domestic cats is banned in so many Countries. It is highly abusive, ineffective in its purpose, and should lead to both the owner and the vet being banned from owning or treating cats.
@@alternative1999 you are confusing Japan with China... But there are many other ways women's bodies have been mutilated and are to this day subjected to.
@@alternative1999 That was China, and it did a bit more than just restrict the growth - it actually distorted the growth and shape of the foot, to the point that when China actually banned the practice, it was only enforced with younger women... I believe younger girls. (It's been a while.) After a certain age, the foot shape has been so mangled that the bindings were actually needed to maintain even the limited mobility they had - removing them would cause incredible pain and, from the photographs I've seen of adult women's feet once unbound, might not have sufficient natural support to allow them to stand unaided.
The movie "Inn of the Sixth Happiness" did take a lot of liberties with the real life of Gladys Aylward, the scene with with her as the Foot Inspector, and the shock of having the old grandmother start to unbind her own feet as an example, is pretty spot on with the behaviors of the many at the time. And, to get this back on topic, I think Aylward's response at to one of the men who would "only have them rebound" after she left is about the same as I would do with a person wanting their cat de-clawed: "You do it, not a woman(vet). You listen to her scream."
@@alternative1999 You have the wrong country. It’s China, not Japan who had the foot binding starting in the 10th century until the communists took over in 1949. It’s because of male erotic fascination that started in the upper classes. It limited the mobility of women and kept them subordinate to men.
Declawing is generally illegal in the UK, something I'm glad about, but it can be done in exceptional circumstances. The tale I heard was of a woman who had to go into a home leaving behind two elderly (high teens) cats. Her and the cats had been dedicated to each other, she was pining in the home, they were pining in the shelter. The home would allow the cats there, but only if it could be guaranteed that they would not claw another resident or staff member. The shelter and vet agreed to approach the RCVS (Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons) with the situation and the president gave permission for the cats to be declawed allowing them to be reunited with their owner at least for as long s the three of them had left. I'm not sure how long ago that was, may be there are alternative now, it isn't some thing I really look into as I've never needed or wanted to.
I LOVE seeing new cat owners watching Jax and learning how to properly care for their felines. Cats are _still_ so incredibly misunderstood and if more people would just take a little more time to learn about them, it wouldn't be an issue.
As a first time cat owner, this channel has been very beneficial. We rescued my baby boy two and a half years ago and I am constantly learning new things from Jackson. I thought I had prepped enough before we adopted him, but it really has been a learning experience.
Totally agree. I have had cats my whole life and I'm still learning new things. ALL cat owners, old and new, should be doing what they can to learn.
@@heatherchase8935 I find that sometimes that might even come with learning the cats personality. Cats can be sooo different from one another it's hard to stay completely prepped haha
You threw me off with the name Jax… took me a min to realize it was shorthand for Jackson. Jax is one of my cats names so it was surreal for a moment XD
Can't imagine punishing my cats. One corner of my couch is scratched to hell and back but I just don't buy super expensive furniture! They can do what they want!!
I have never encountered a person so passionate about cats like Jackson. You're right; it's criminal to still allow declawing!
Trimming d cat's nails a bit shld be fine but absolute no-no to declawing.
What about hissing at your cat?
@@allclassact probably goes into the "don't punish your cat" list, maybe. Depends on why you are doing it I guess.
I use a little sssss noise to get my cats attention when they are doing something I don't want them to, so I can sort of understand, but it's more like "hey, why are you doing that? Come on over here away from the flowers, you don't want to eat that"
Or if they scratch the couch I put hand under their claws, then try to coach them over to a scratching post. At the end of the day, I don't think cats are intentionally being bad, it's just hard to communicate, and scaring them when they do something doesn't really work very well.
@@trybunt yes when my cats start to fight I hiss like a cat and it works
i agree
My most recent cat that unfortunately passed away this year used to force interaction on me lol. I couldn't sit down without her trying to curl up in my lap and nuzzle and drool over me. I would have to unpluck each claw to get her to let go of me lol. She was very attached and also loved company. She was a strange one but I miss her so much 🥺
Sorry for your loss. They are our real soulmates.
@@normaalvarado1495 thank you
You must have been so nice to her that she loved you so much, she must have been very happy with you, bless her.
@@jamspandex4973 I was her momma, for sure. I never had a cat like her before. Bless her, indeed.
I'm really sorry for your loss. I went through the same thing with my two senior cats Grisou and Ti-Mé this Spring, within 2 months of each other...
I feel your pain and send you a big hug!
Something that I have noticed works really well with cats and scratching behavior is this: When they scratch the couch, immediately remove them from said furniture and place them right on the scratching post. That is what we did consistently with my Sassy when she was a kitten and she hasn't scratched a piece of furniture in over 10 years.
That sounds intuitive but I had actually never thought about that lol. Thanks!
Works especially Good if you give them Their Favorite treat wenn they scratched on the Right Place
I do a similar thing and it works quite well: I say “no” in a certain (calm) tone of voice and then I go over to the scratching post and scratch it with my own nails. Usually when they hear that sound they’ll come over and scratch too, and I’ll praise them. Our furniture is only slightly scratched and we have 6!
Actually before even finding this video what I did was I put the scratchy pop sticky tape on all of the areas where she would scratch and I got her two really nice top-of-the-line scratching post and she hasn’t scratched the nine problem areas she would scratch ever since and now she only scratches on her scratching post. Just whenever you Sierra scratch something put sticky tape on it and soon she won’t have any places to scratch anymore and eventually she won’t even try.
Sadly, it depends on the cat. I trained my first two cats in this way and it worked great. But my next cat either couldn't ever get it or was simply more entitled than my first two. I tried the yuk sprays and everything. I even tried covering my furniture in foil. Literally nothing worked. It was awful. Eventually, I just had to keep the door to the living room closed at all times and she just wasn't allowed in there.
LOL squirt bottle! I tried that and it backfired. Romeo now demands that we use the squirt bottle, it's his favorite way to drink water. He will knock stuff off the bedside table and pounce till my daughter wakes up and squirts water for him. We now have to keep squirt bottles in every room or he throws a fit. When sitting on the toilet he will paw legs and yowl till you get the bottle so he can drink. YUP, don't squirt water at your cat, he/she just might like it then you're in real trouble. (nah, he's not spoiled!)
My cat is hilariously confused about overstimulation. She begs for pets, gets overstimulated and runs away, only to turn around after five steps and come back begging for more 😹 It's a vicious, hilarious cycle.
I'm catsitting for my partner's cat at the moment and she's exactly the same! She's always like "Attention me! No, not like that! Wait why did you stop??"
We can relate!
I have one just like that 🤣
My cat does the same thing he will come up to me nudge me with his head to get me to pet him and he rubs against me and then he will walk away and I let him walk away but then he comes right back and he does this 3 to 4 times in a row.
You probably hitting the wrong spot, try their neck most cats loves it
Thank you for the “don’t force your cat for content” rule. I am so sick of what people do to cats and other animals for the internet. Truly the most horrific abuse I have seen has been done for that reason. I’ve had to argue with people why abuse is not okay and I’m constantly met with “I don’t care” “It’s cute” “It’s funny” and it just makes me so sad.
Yes, and then you see these pictures on "stupid animals" videos or something similar.
There is only one stupid animal in those situations and it's usually not the four legged one! Makes me more furious than sad, but that as well.
@@sbffsbrarbrr EXACTLY
@@verreal unfortunately blocking them doesn’t remove them from your feed, just from commenting on your channel. The only way to stop seeing them is the “don’t recommend channel” feature, I do this after reporting them.
It's so frustrating... it's made me shy away from all of pet youtube (outside of a few select channels) because I feel like I always end up on a "cute" abusive video
I'd agree; please give some examples. I've never actually seen this.
I’m a vet tech and very thankful I work at a vet that doesn’t really do declaws. The precious clinic I worked for years ago we did SO many and consequently, those cats come back their next visit angry and with complaints from the owner of behavioral issues. We’ve also done quite a few “revisions” where the cat came in painful and there were claws growing under the skin from that declaw surgery done years ago. I really wish the US would ban it!
@@evandonaldson7242what?
@@evandonaldson7242
Lair?
@@evandonaldson7242 bro what why are you taking it so personal 💀
How would you feel if your nails were cut off!
@@jamiejavens1186not only cut, taken away completely... No nails at all!!! Horrible
And people aren't actually needing their nails, but cats are! Not only for protection, but also balance, play, or just simply to scratch themselves... Imagine you have an itchy spot and no way to scratch it!!!
Thanks Jackson , l have enjoyed your series on cats on tv and also your 7 things to always do for your cat. We recently purchased a kitten Maine Coon and 90% of the time he’s an Angel but the other 10% he is like a mad kitten he bites and claws at us and everything around him. How long does it normally take for the biting and scratching stops. He’s very loving showing him their ways with cats.
Keep up the amazing work you have done to help so many people, keep them coming and stay safe and healthy my friend. Jeff
We had a declawed baby ages ago. Not by choice- he showed up one day ultra friendly and utter skin and bones. I remember a family member reaching down to pet him (because he just immediately started winding around her legs) and realizing she could feel his ribs and inside he went. After a vet check we realized he was declawed (definitely why he had a horrible time outdoors) No chips or anything so we kept him. He put his weight back on and had a nice long retirement. Happy and able to relax indoors. I'm glad we were able to find him before something worse happened to him or he got even skinnier since as it was he was already bones you just couldn't see it because he was fluffy. Declawing is horrible, but especially what if a cat's dumped? Or escapes? They're helpless and can't even TRY to fend for themselves in addition to the potential for constant pain :/
I'm so glad declawing is forbidden here in Norway! And glad you found and helped the cat ❤️
But even with the claws, cats often starve and get lots of disease if they're dumped. I've been catching dumped cat's and taken them to a vet, lots of them have to be put down because there's no hope to save them. The once I manage to save gets temporary home that re-domesticate the cats with love, get all the vaccinations and castration fixed and then an organisation helps find a forever home ❤️
Nope. We always Declaw. Totally disagree
@@hege4318 Thank you for doing that. The mean people who dump cats shouldn't walk this earth. YOU should.
@@katemiller7874 ill declaw you take every finger tip off (last bone) then you only get 2 bendy parts per finger.
an eye for an eye a tooth for a tooth.
@@katemiller7874 declawing a cat removes some of their finger bones. its unnecessary stress on a cat and leaves many confused and even more aggressive.
Michigan is currently working toward a ban on declawing cats. When i was 21 i had my cat declawed, i didnt know the truth about it and I regretted it immediately upon bringing him home. I never did that to another cat, and 20 years later i still feel terrible for declawing Mosier
I had my cat declawed when I was 19 I didn't know any better. So I totally understand. I'm now 45 and none of my other cats were declawed
Same story here, unfortunately. We do make mistakes, but more importantly, we've learned! ❤
I’m from MI! Can’t believe they haven’t done it yet
First you take away they're wanks and now your taking their claws what next their eyes
I'm so glad my girlfriend taught me why it's bad
Thank you for mentioning #1! I worked at a shelter and we actually had people surrender cats after declawing because of biting and other behavioral issues. It always broke my heart.
I'm writing a children's book about cats and found this session helpful ... thank you 😊😊
Somewhere in the comments someone may have already mentioned this, so apologies if I'm repeating it. Another thing that I think is common that people shouldn't do to cats is to drop them assuming they will, or to see if they do, land on their feet. I think this type of thing probably happens a lot with little kids since they aren't aware of the danger and other fear related issues this type of thing causes to a cat. Personally, I think it's important that guardians of small children teach the kids in their care to put down a cat gently if they are holding them and that guardians also make sure that interactions between kids and cats are respectful from the very beginning to establish a good connection.
Very good one. My mum told me she did this to a cat once and i was horrified. She said she dropped it off a balcony to see if it would land in it's feet (he was fine) but she couldn't see anything wrong with it and proceeded to tell me i was too sensitive and stupid because everyone knows they can land on their feet. I was like 12 and I knew she was wrong. It's amazing that even adults can do that
I think what sucks is that most of what he mentions are or have been taught to us by media. Be it from books, to games, to movies. Creating a stereotype for cats that most believe is normal. Especially with the whole "cat got the cream" thing. Since that's a no-no, half of us wouldn't know especially if ya grew up with older cartoons. Even I've been guilty of sharing my cereal milk with my cat just because she begged for it. I know better now, no more for her. But it just goes to show that bad advice/actions given to the masses is definitely a big contributor to these issues. And so far it hasn't stopped with what we're still being shown ):
@@mendmywings7238 You definitely bring up a good point that even adults make errors in judgement when it comes to cat care. I'm thankful that the cat ended up being okay and I really hope she never intentionally dropped a cat again after that. I would've had the same horrified reaction you did to hearing the story. I doubt she'd like it much if someone dropped her off a balcony to see if she could stick a landing...
@@hinachan70 I agree. I hope that accurate information starts getting shared in the media and other creative outlets to replace the misinformation about cats that is floating around out there. Because of stereotyping I understand why so many people think that milk is good for cats. Another thing that might add to that confusion is that a lot of cat food brands have dairy items they sell. That may lead people to believe that it's healthy for them. Maybe those items don't have lactose and that makes them cat friendly? I'm not sure.
You need to pour the cat out of your arms.
I was confused and disagreed with the declawing point until he said "you can trim them". I thought they were the same thing, so i googled what declawing means. Now im gonna have nightmares from the horror i've learned. I cannot believe this is a real thing. How monstrous !!
Yes it is. Its like a human having all its teeth pulled out / extracted
Or, more accurately, having your fingers cut off...
i genuinely appreciate you having an open mind and choosing to educate yourself! declawing is never the answer, and i am so happy you now agree
Thank you, thank you, thank you for being an advocate against declawing. I’ve had so many people tell me that I’m flat-out wrong when I tell them what declawing actually is. So thank you for stressing the importance of leaving a cat’s paws and claws alone. ❤️
That's just heartbreaking. Selfish idiots who refuse to believe facts. When I found my first kitten over 30 years ago, the first thing the vet asked is if I wanted to have her declawed at the same time that she was being spayed. I was around 30 years old, never had a pet, so immediately purchased a bunch of books. One was titled "The Natural Cat". Thank goodness I read it before going to the vet. The information on declawing has been available for a long time. By now it should be against the law 😡
If people would just trim their cats claws with clippers then declawing would never be necessary. Laziness and brutality to a pet is never a good option.
@@Nowhere888 I’m too chicken to clip my cat’s nails - I just pay the vet clinic to do it (it’s not too much where I go). I tried clipping my dog’s nails once, but got too close down & drew blood & traumatized the poor little guy. I felt horrible.
@@sbffsbrarbrr Amen!! Agreed. I don’t believe in declawing, either.
@@sbffsbrarbrr hello is that book the natural cat, still on sale somewhere? would you happen to know? ThankYou and thanks in advance for your reply. 😻🐈🐈😻❤️❤️❤️
Any good Vet would NOT declaw a cat or dock a dog's tail. Here in Canada more and more Vets are refusing these procedures. Thank God!
A couple of months ago, we needed to remove one of my cat's dew claws because of continued infections from a crytococcos infections when he was younger., plus the claw was imbedded into his foot. And I tell you what, it was a necessary but brutal surgery. Then he chewed his stitches out even though he was wearing a cone, so I had to dress the wound and change the dressings everyday for like 10 days and he had to wear his cone even longer. He handled everything very well, but I can't even imagine declawing all of the claws. It makes me sick thinking about it.
Oh my god I can’t imagine people doing it just for no medical reason then 😭😭
THIS is the only acceptable reason for declawing a cat, the vet has identified a medical problem requiring it. Poor little buddy did not enjoy that, but I am sure that he is relieved now that it's all over and he's not having constant infections.
I’m so glad I live in Australia where things like tail docking, ear trimming and declawing are illegal!
@@naomi-art-stuff I know and it was just ONE claw. The wound looked so painful. Tig Meowrow was a trooper though.
@@lolcatz88 I'm sorry, EAR TRIMMING????? Jesus can people get any worse 🤢
It's about empathy for an animal. Don't anthropomorphize them, try to understand through their (not usually too subtle) body language what they enjoy and what they don't. I really like your videos Jackson, they've been helping me be the best human companion I can be to my sweet fuzzy boy. :)
Nobody knows what anthromorphine means buddy just talk bout the cats 💯💯💯🚫🧢🔥🔥🔥
@@OneHunnitNoCapStannitOnBidnisz I'm not dumbing myself down for you, but feel free to use google and learn a new word today!
@@OneHunnitNoCapStannitOnBidnisz Not their problem if you don't know a word.
@@OneHunnitNoCapStannitOnBidnisz It seems im nobody now
A throphine. Any nonhuman any animal that, talks walks ,or sing like the cartoon characters
One thing worth adding is cats hate smoke. Getting past how bad it is for us it's it's even worse for your pets. My cat and I are very well bonded. I even told myself I would quit when I got her but it was one of those things I just kept putting off. The past few months since I managed to finally give them up I've noticed a tremendous positive impact this has had on her. She's even more affectionate and cuddly now than ever. She used to shy away from giving me head butts on my head and chin. I figured it was something from before I got her but now every morning I get rewarded with head and chin butts and i'm loving it. Gave up one set of butts for better ones.
I've noticed this too (of course), I always open a window and try not to get smoke on her face, also she doesn't headbutt me so much if I've been drinking beer.
What kind of smoke. Weed or cig or just straight up co2 my guy be specific got me worried n I'ma jus start smoking my weed outside of that's the case 😡
Good on you! I’m not that strong, I just smoke outside.
@@hipjoeroflmto4764 smoke from anything burning, how’s that. And yes, smoke your weed outside, your cat and your house will thank you for that! :)
@@hipjoeroflmto4764 bro never smoke *anything* inside with pets around, including ecigs. the 2nd hand smoke lingers and they will be breathing it in
edit: including candles as well! many people don’t realise that apparently, but even besides the fire hazard, they also create smoke
My family had a particular cat when I was a child that was declawed. I remember the noticable difference in how she acted before and after the procedure... Afterwards she was a total recluse. She spent all of her time hiding from us under beds and furniture. She would hiss and growl if you tried to interact with her. She sometimes didn't use the litter box. It breaks my heart looking back on that today...
The rules if your lazy -
7. DONT FEED YOUR CAT MILK 0:35 (feed milk to the cat that google suggests)
6. Dont skip annual vet visits 1:22
5. Dont dress your cat 2:50 it may be uncomfortable yet maybe the cat ends ripping it
4. Dont force interactions 4:09 forcing interactions would irritate your cat so dont interact much unless they want to interact with you
3. Dont punish 6:30 Punishing would hurt your cat, maybe it'll run away..
2.Dont do anything that your cat wouldn't like 8:58 This would make the cat uncomfortable/mad
1. Dont declaw your cat 10:20
And lastly. DONT ABUSE YOUR CAT!
Edit: OMG thank you so much for 500 likes! Its awesome
extra tip: Don't change furnitures because it'll mess up their routine and run away
thank you because, really..
Thanks
What's 2nd point
@@PrakritiSenpai oh yeah 😮😧😦😮😮😮😮
@@PrakritiSenpaiDon't do anything that you cat wouldn't want for online content
When I worked for a vet, he would hand out a pamphlet called "you can't declaw with love" One side of the paper had the medical issues with declawing, on the other side the psychological issues that occur! Thank you for stressing this! I ccan't believe that it's still legal in the states, hopefully we can ban this barbaric practice!
Awesome! That's a vet with heart, soul and integrity.
How is it any worse than spaying a cat?!?
@@markmybirds3695 Which sounds worse to you - a vasectomy, or cutting off all of your fingertips at the knuckle? Spaying and neutering prevents overpopulation, vs amputating the things a cat uses all day every day just to avoid trimming their claws.
Then, if your cat escapes from the protected environment, there will be much less ability to defend itself.
If at all possible, your cat should be an indoor-only animal. It is much less likely to acquire diseases that may or may not be curable, and will not be exposed to predators such as owls, dogs, coyotes(even in the city), possums, skunks, hawks, kids who are malicious, and all the things that can happen when a cat crosses the street. If they have been spayed or neutered, they are less likely to roam.
Also, if they are indoors, they won't be killing and eating your songbirds. When I was a kid back in the dark ages, we had a cat that killed on average one or more birds per day. I did my best to discourage it, but wasn't very successful.
Once I learned what declawing really is, I told everyone I knew who had a cat. My dad later told my uncle, who had his favorite cat declawed, and when he told him what they really do, my Uncle cried he felt so guilty.
People, find out what these procedures are! Get them spayed of neutered, but NEVER declaw.
Thank you Jackson!
My family used to declaw cats also, living in apartments where it was required. I think we all had that moment of guilt and sadness learning what it was. It used to be so commonplace, and vets were so casual about it that I don't think most people realized how harmful it is.
We adopted a cat two years ago that had been declawed in the front. Luckily he doesn't seem to have any issues with it, but man, I hope whatever owner was responsible learned that it was wrong.
Declawing is fine
@@alexisgrunig4709 none have an issue
@@coltonsmith3724 Declawing is literally so horrendously messed up and unhealthy that it is illegal in many places. It can even be _fatal_ to cats. No, declawing is not fucking fine, and you're either incredibly ignorant, in which case i implore you to do some research, or just an absolute dumbass to think otherwise.
@@coltonsmith3724 Your explanation for this is?
It’s called empathy. Love all these messages ❤ Wish we had more Jason Galaxies in the world spreading the word.
All of these things make a lot of sense to be honest. I am sadly guilty of a few myself, but I have learned over time and also thanks to this channel. Really happy to say I now am in a loving relationship with a 6-year old black cat called Monty and it's made both of our lives a lot better. Thanks Jackson for everything you do!
It's how we learn :)
I wasn't always a cat person, and then it was a learning process because I'd always had dogs. I had a roomie in college before I discovered I liked cats who had a persian cat and I look back on my time in that apartment with sadness, that cat always hung out with me in my room, never bothered me, just sat there because her owner always FORCED her to sit on her lap. She knew I wouldn't bother her. She picked me to hang with and I didn't realize it at the time--I just thought she was being annoying because I didn't "like cats," I'm just glad looking back that she felt safe with me.
There's a saying: "Know better, do better." I think we can all say we're guilty of doing stuff we shouldn't, because we didn't know better. But once you know better, you do better and THAT'S the only thing that matters!
my tuxedo cat named Oreo is an adventurous one. i got a rather shocking story to tell.
so one morning i saw him jump into the engine bay from under my dad's truck, and honestly i thought he would not like it in there and get out of there shortly. or would he?
i went to mow the yard half an hour later and saw my dad drive out to town, only to come back hearing loud meowing under the hood. when my dad opened it, Oreo was right on top of the engine and jumped right out panting. me and my parents were really shocked but so relieved that he miraculously survived.
so yeah. Oreo's curiosity almost killed him. there are many videos of cats being freed from engine bays or even other dangerous areas in various vehicles, so if you park your car or truck in an area where cat(s) hang out frequently, make sure to check under the hood or other areas cat can get into and Not assume they would get out of there soon before you drive off.
I adopted a poor old cat that had been declawed and his paws were so sensitive. He couldn't cover in litter box and I had to find a soft litter for him and he was a biter just like Jackson said. I adopted him because he was 11 and about to be euthanized and he lived until 16 and was such a sweet boy
You have big and kind heart👏
@@alonahilbert9959 aww ty so much you're very kind
odd, i adopted a cat who was declawed and he had no problems, i could squeeze his paws and he had no reaction, no pain. he used the litterbox with no issues.
@@jbizzo2125 😇
@@jwjwjwjwjdjd "i could squeeze his paws and he had no pain" cats dont show pain by nature, just because it didnt hiss or scream doesnt mean there was no pain involved. Im not saying your destroying something cause my cat gets stepped on their feet by us once in a while because he likes to stand inches behind us without us noticing him coming up. But squeezing probably still hurts
My tortie Samara was declawed by her previous owners and she had refused to use the litter box for a bit as you said, which is probably why she was surrendered. Luckily, that behavior has stopped and Samara seems to be doing much better now. Though it’s always sad to watch her try to sharpen her ghost claws. :(
Aw that is sad, glad Samara has a loving owner. 😊
same with my cat tabby, my parents got her when we were young and before they knew it was bad and it's always so heartbreaking to see her try to sharpen her claws but nothing's there :( she just hooks her paw pads on something instead
I, too, had a tuxedo who was declawed when we got him. Not only would he try to sharpen on other things, he would do it on your leg or foot... His way of "accepting" you as one of his family. We would always say he was sharpening the item he was pawing on! {=D
@@davelindstrom6005 that's so cute and so sad at the same time 😭
Poor babies. So glad she has a loving home now❤
Thanks for that. Just found your channel and look forward to foraging through your content.
Btw - About scratching posts - we have quite a tall one, which I think is more attractive for our cats, who like to really reach up and scratch. They don’t scratch the furniture but do have a bit of a go at the carpet. I have a feeling that shorter scratching posts go ignored.
2:48 As an alternative to dressing up cats in costumes, some phone camera software has special filters that adds 'augmented reality' accessories to cats' faces (like they do with human faces). Also, consider getting fun, colourful cat toys, and boxes & beds designed to look like fun things (eg like a car or a house) instead of costumes; as a bonus, it may also help to 'catify to satisfy' / adapt living areas to better suit cat comfort, behavior, and psychology.
Or if they wear a collar, maybe just add one of those festive add ons like a bow tie. Or maybe even just get them a new festive collar for the occasion
@@oop5488 I was going to ask if bow ties count! On fb a lot of people post photos of cats wearing them! (I’ve bought one festive/decorative one; I took photos and that was all! ..it seemed uncomfortable!)
@@carpaintings Some collars have built in bows or you can buy one that slips on
The squirt bottle thing backfired with my cats in a totally different way: they liked it. They realized it was like a little shower, a perfect way to jump start grooming. So, if I pulled out the water bottle, it would trigger the scratching so they'd get the squirts they wanted! 😹🍀
Lol.... I tried it years ago with the fake Christmas tree. I never actually sprayed them, only near them but found out they actually liked it😂😂. Nothing actually worked with that tree including Oranges and orange peels they cuddled up to. So we lost the tree and settled for hanging all of our tree ornaments throughout the living room where the tree used to be. We're happy with that
Same
Mine loved water and would get right into the shower with me. We tried the bottle when he was young, but he liked it. He used to jump up on the table and start to yowl to tell on himself in the hopes to get sprayed. 🙄 I miss that little goofball so much.
I had a cat that would 'nurse' from a squirty bottle. Made misting ferns interesting
@@wrexvincent now that is hilarious🤣😂
Man I have never had to even trim my cats nails. Once I applied Jacksons strategy of stopping play altogether if he would use any part of my body as prey + having 3-5 scratch posts all around his claws were never an issue. Cats really don't want to hurt the people they love, they just so happen to have a few tools designed for mercing the entire population of woodland forests. If you're not prepared for claws, don't get a cat :)
Exactly
Trimming would be just as bad as declawing cats trim there own nails when they scratch, if you check where they scratched afterwards you can literally see the outer layer of there claw left behind like how a spider leaves it's outgrown exoskeleton
@@spilledsoju03 Um....wrong. Everybody here agrees that declawing is bad. That doesn't mean that EVERYTHING to do with their claws is bad. For lots of cats, if they scratch enough on their own, their claw length will typically remain under control because the "sheath" will be scratched off on its own as you mentioned. But the sheath doesn't come off every time a cat scratches - it grows and becomes fragile at the end over time. Some cats' claws are less fragile and the sheaths take longer to fall off than others. Some cats do not scratch enough, either because of physical limitations or their feline personality or some other reason. When a cat's claws get long enough that they are becoming uncomfortable for the cat - i.e breaking, frequently snagging on objects, or even interfering with their gait - there is nothing wrong with trimming their claws. Cats' claws don't have nerve endings in the keratin claw material. As long as you cut with plenty of distance from the quick, leaving the majority of the curve of the claw and just trimming the tip of the nail, it does them no harm.
@@RianeBane this! I trim my cat claws with a nail clipper when i notice she gets stuck way too often (literally just the tip of the claw, like the last 2mm). The claws dont always trim naturally and they get stuck in blankets, comforters, couches and clothing! She then gets nervous cause she cant free herself and she's clearly unconfortable. So, i trim them slightly so they are blunter and less likely to puncture and get caught in the fabrics.
@@spilledsoju03 My situation definitely doesn't fall under this category because while my mom's cat frequently uses his cat scratcher his claws remain sharp enough that I do lightly trim them. Because he loves to be picked up and has a habit of digging his claws in (I swear he thinks he'll fall every time). I have uh, a lot of scarring on my shoulders where he loves to grab and that's what prompted me to help him keep those claws under control. There's gotta be some compromise between us where I hold him like he begs, and I don't unintentionally end up with bloody scratches/peroxide/band-aids.
Homeless, four kitten to grown two babies, you advice is priceless, we have home for them soon. I work hard enough.
Princess lily bell, mama Heather, and the Lil. Ones nightshade and my Lil buddy moonstone.
I only Waterspray when I open the back hatch for their box or laundry, ect.
Your words are correct 100%
Thanks bro...
I will love my kittens and let them be the Lil guys they are❤
I was at the vet with my own fur baby and was in the waiting room and I heard a lady that had just brought in 2 adopted cats and was in with the vet. She told the vet she wanted to have them declawed and I was pleased to hear the vet tell her all the things about declawing and she was really trying to discourage the owner from doing this from infection to additional behavioral issues. I couldn't help but cringe listening to the process she was explaining and the high chance of infection due to the cat box. I have had cats all of my life and I fundamentally disagree with declawing. DON'T GET A CAT! Cats are meant to have their claws...they serve a purpose for them. What if the cat gets out of the house and gets in a fight with another animal? They NEED those to defend themselves. I just don't understand the thought process.🙀
EXACTLY what turned me against it as a kid!!! Then having known people over decades of my life who had declared their cats, I saw behaviors that seemed just 'off' somehow. AND, I have watched those cats scratch with their hind feet just because cats like to scratch!!!!
FACTS! and if they do get outside ok they can't scratch but they also can't climb a tree to get away either I would imagine anyway. I mean they might make a couple branches but they'd easily fall.
@@ericajamieson2811 No!!. They Can't climb a tree. And if it's another cat they are trying to get away from, they are out if luck. Is a disgusting practice.
Amen!
Declawing a cat and circumcising an infant boy should be completely illegal.
This man is my hero! When I was a teenager my father, who is also a cat person, used to say if you ever meet a man who doesn't like cats, run. It's one of the best pieces of advice I've ever received in my life.
Is there a reason why?
@@greeneyes9866 Intentional cruelty to animals is strongly correlated with other crimes, including violence against people.
I literally just stopped talking to this female who said the same thing. She looked so surprised when I walked away 😂. If you don't like my fluffy brat, then I don't like you either 🤷
@@greeneyes9866 cats are kind of a lesson in consent- a lot of people who don’t like cats are controlling
Your father is a wise man.
Also, if a cat hates a human there's probably a very good reason for that.
#8: do not “let” your cat experience one heat, one sexual encounter, or one litter before spay/neuter. Speuter early; vets can do them at a few weeks of age these days. Your cat will be healthier and happier for it.
#9: if your cat has kittens, do not give them away as soon as they’re weaned. Wait until they are at least 8 weeks, preferably 12, before separating/rehoming them. There are things kittens learn from mom between weaning and 3 months that will make everyone’s life together happier and healthier. This Includes things like litter box training, using scratching posts, etc.
#10: get your cat fully vaccinated. Follow through with boosters as needed. Even if they’re going to be “indoor only”, they can and will escape, even if only for short periods. It only takes one interaction with a sick cat to give yours a deadly disease.
Never heard that term....speuter. So funny but saves you from having to remember which is which 😄.
Male cats I'd disagree. Like with humans male cats need full physical development or they won't truly be male cats.
@@benbraceletspurple9108 a neutered male cat is 100% still a male cat. and im not sure how feline sexual development would be comparable to human sexual development at all
Speutering too early actually can stunt the animals growth due to the lack of hormones. First heat is advised but make sure that she isn't allowed outside or around unfixed males before spaying so at least her body gets that added dose of hormones.
Males are a grey area. Opt for vasectomy vs full castration.
But yes! Speuter your pets!
@@benbraceletspurple9108 Not true.
Thanks!
I had a friend who declawed his cat, back in the 90s, and watching that cat suffer in his recovery cured me from any tiny idea I might have had of that. I've never seen such a prolonged, horrible silent agony as that poor cat showed. The recovery from declawing is pure torture. Not to mention sensitive scar tissue after.
My mom once had a cat declawed who no longer wanted to use the litterbox. Learn to clip their nails or take them to the groomers if you can't deal with it, if they are indoors 100 percent of the time.
If anyone wants to declaw their cat, I always tell them it's comparable to having every one of your finger tips removed to the first knuckle. What a hideously arrogant thing to even think of doing to another being
My mom declawed two cats in the late 80’s and same thing. They suffered, and one of them suffered her whole life. Not only that, but she became very mean. Mom changed her mind about this and swore she would never subject an animal to this again.
@@Katonycross You'd be "mean" too - read, anxious, constantly vigilant, on high alert for threats to life and limb, terrified generally, and exhausted from the endless overextension of energy if safety was one of your greatest and most legitimate concerns, and yet, you'd been deprived of your primary means of self-defense.
Cats are hugely territorial animals. They MUST know their territory is secure in order to feel calm and safe. Without claws, they are utterly without their real means of protecting said territory. Their fangs are important, but they should be solely a supportive weapon. It's wholly destabilizing for the cat to feel she must rely entirely upon them for her bodily safety.
I know you meant well, and you simply chose the word that came to mind which accurately described her behavior. And, in a YT comment, there's no space to explain all of the subtleties.
I just wanted to elaborate, because that poor kitty certainly wasn't being mean. She was acting out of terror and chronic, relentless stress. She simply could never again feel safe. Poor Baby!! 😭☹️☹️
When I first got my cat I considered having him declawed. Then I saw one of your videos addressing that subject and was horrified at what that actually meant.
Please Jackson, NEVER stop stressing this point, I think it's the most important advice I ever got from you.
Relax declawing cats is perfectly safe, easy to do, and doesn't affect their happiness. I have declawed all of my cats myself and never had any complications or problems from it. I feel cats are actually happier with it done.
Report this person for misinformation, saying it's totally harmless & doesn't affect cats. "I feel it they're happier . . ." well, you're not a cat and your single experience doesn't rule out the literal facts of it being mutilation PLUS studies showing it is bad and doesn't fix behavioral issues. Would you cut your infant's fingertips off because they won't stop grabbing/spilling/eating/breaking your stuff? No. Imagine the rest of your life with your fingers amputated at the top knuckle because it was convenient for someone else.
Ya google it, its horrible and there is no need to declaw a cat.
@@easalsoeas4565 If all your cats have had zero problem with being de-knuckled, good for them. Perhaps you have provided them with an exceptionally safe and happy home, and/or perhaps you lucked out with super chill cats.
But to declare it safe for all cats is a wildly bad idea. It doesn't take a lot of research to find out how badly many cats deal with having their finger tips removed. Videos like this one don't exist for no reason.
It's even illegal to some countries to declaw and considered animal abuse, anyone who promotes something as unnatural, hurtful and disrespectful is sick and evil.
Thank you for making declawing #1. Why can't we get it banned in the US at the federal level instead of depending on cities?
Also, if I can suggest a #8 -- never abandon your cat. Whatever the reason you can't have your cat anymore, don't take them to an apartment complex or to the countryside or to a park and leave them there. Take them to a shelter, call a rescue to take them, whatever you can do. Please don't leave them to suffer outside in a strange place where they don't know where safety is or where food or water are or where good shelter is or how to survive (playing vs surviving is VERY different, just ask my former community cat!). They deserve better.
DO NOT ABANDON YOUR CAT
Yeah, my family actually picked up a cat from the side of the road. It was sad, but she ended up being a sweet and lovely kitty.
One day I came home and my dad told me he left our cat in an apartment complex... Like, basically he dumped her because he got tired of her, but he told it to me as if she was going to go on this amazing adventure... Back then I wasn't old enough to fully understand what happened, but thinking back it breaks my heart
cats getting dumped in the country is such a bad problem, Im just 2 minutes drive out of town and its just far enough to be rural but close enough that people constantly dump animals out here. one summer there were 7 litters of kittens, 6 adult cats, a sadly deceased dog and those were the ones that were discovered. it's infuriating.
People who abandon animals are the worst. People constantly think cat's don't develop attachment but they do, and being abandoned can kill through heartbreak.
Oh gosh stil not totally banned in US :(
I just recently adopted a cat and follow a lot of your tips. One of the biggest things of getting the family on board was being very transparent that she was not going to be declawed period, which we all agreed to. Along with the shelter had a requirement in the paperwork that you cannot declaw any cat adopted from them. I think thankfully more and more word is getting around about how terrible declawing is