I have 5 cats that would disagree with the assertion that cats don't crave affection and attention from their owners. They DO crave it, but on their own schedule (like 3 am). Also, while cats may seem to be ignoring you, in reality they have a near-perfect 360-degree scan of their local environment. When they seem like they are "ignoring you" it's because they are very comfortable with you being in their space and feel relaxed enough to tune out a bit. It's a compliment, really.
It's not that they don't always "crave" attention. Many times it's that they only allow it when THEY want it. Some cats will be "independent" BUT when they want some love, they will demand it.
My cat wants my attention when I'm working. But she doesn't want to be held or be pet she just wants me to acknowledge her existence and agree with her that her life is so hard. And make sure she has food even though I know full well she has food
I think the best compliment a vet ever gave me was one time a vet said she could tell my 2 kitties were handled with love. They purred for her and gave her affection, so I think maybe that's why she said it? If you have affectionate kitties, that's likely a good sign you care for them with love. I have dog rescues right now, one of which is *terrified of kittens,* so no kitties here at the moment. They are scary though. She was walking past a crate of sleeping kittens piled in a heap. As soon as she sniffed them, they all opened their eyes and hissed. It looked like one creature with many eyes and fangs. SO SCARY! I'm now convinced this is why baby animals sleep huddled together like that, not just for warmth, but also for that freaky many-eyed monster thing being a darn good defense!!
We had a female calico that would respond to verbal commands. If she was headed to an off-limits area, all I would have to say is ...."Don't go in there". And she would lovingly obey. At times she would behave more human-like than cat-like. I remember the slow blinks, the purring, her wanting lap time and drooling when rubbed behind the neck. And most of all, being there constantly beside me when I lost my son and she knew I was grieving. Got her as a stray. Best pet I ever had. She was truly a family member.
I agree that the best cat (have had a few different kittys over the years) I ever had was also a stray. It just seemed that he (Moo kitty because his color was white with black spots like a cow) chose me instead of me choosing him. At first he would come around when I was on porch smoking. After a few days/week or so he would already be hanging out on the porch waiting for me.
Some cats are extremely smart and learn human words. My cat Buck, l taught him hot and cold and almost all his body parts. Had to call his nose his snout because nose sounds too much like the word no. We would watch my laptop as l showed him squirrels, chipmunks and birds. l would tap on his shoulder and recite his name then do the same to the picture on the screen of whatever animal He began to know what's Good and what's bad, or dangerous and much more.
Not craving attention from owners, really depends on the cat. Some of them really don't like being ignored. My sister's cat will tap you until you pet him, if you don't comply he will headbutt you until you do.
Reminds me of my rescue..I found her abandoned in a blizzard after my shit-for-brains neighbor left her for dead after "cleaning her off" without drying her off.The poor kitty was half dead and shivering..
My cat, Jaguar passed away almost 3 years ago, raised him since he was a kitten, live to be 19 years old, would come to his name, and I would whistle and he would also come to his name Jag, of course I miss him dearly, he would follow me almost everywhere I went, would even heal when I was walking, he would greet me everyday when I came home from work, would actually hop on the hood of the car. When he passed away, I had him cremated. I have never had another pet sense Jag pass away, with so many fond memories of Jag after so many years, I don't want to go through that heartbreak again, but he will always be in my thoughts and my heart ❤️💓
Brian we first got a tom we called Sylvester and he was mine, climbing into top bunk to sleep with me, I bawled my eyes when at 2 he passed from feline lukemia, some months later there were kittens in an unused chicken and brought home what turned out be 12lbs of fluffy gentle Maine Coon Arthur, I wrestled with and had 4 paws and claws around my arm and thought he didn't like me, turns out that was play time for him, he had the lukemia too another sad but sweet memories, we had a stray Lance, who found us as young adult and lived to be 18, during his I had a French Bleu, Chartreaux cat just weaned come up to me at work and put in my car to be warm and safe, he sat on lap while driving and he had me, he was one who like riding in the car, he lived in easy harmony with lance till he was 18 again I cried for all my babes, I take in the ones who come to me and I am thankful for all that have joined our family, If you're lucky maybe a kitten pushed away from mommas weaning may find it's way to you looking for and come join you, I know it hurts but I hope you find one coming around or just look for the sign, Free Kittens
Hey Brian - I lost my cat about 10 years ago, not getting another one I said Well 2 weeks ago a friend introduced me to their new rescue kitty she got for her other cat, needless to say they don’t get along My friend named her Vivienne after Vivienne Westwood (her other cat is Coco) Well let’s just say when I found out the cats name was originally Gizmo then that was it sealed (was my cats name) and the little Gizmo has deduced I am hers She moved in a week ago and has totally changed my life, she is absolutely life changing She is a little one year old Tonkinese 🥰😻
I have had two dogs and 1 cat that have passed away. My cat Taz I called a dog cat. He grew up with a dog and sounds just like Jag. Now I have 3 cats, and they are awesome. They needed a home and I gave them one. Don't be afraid to get another cat. They will help fill the void in your heart and there is a cat out there that needs a loving home. I know the pain of a pet passing away. It is a part of their life and really sucks. But just think how you can give a great home and happiness to a new cat that needs love and affection.
@@joeboxer3365. Feline leukemia is now eliminated by a vaccine. I lost a beloved kitty years ago before the vaccines being available at the vet. It can now be avoided, don’t wait. Sometimes the vets have a one time a year that they join together and do it for free. Ask about it.
Cats who "ignore" you are also demonstrating how trusting and comfortable they are around you. If they're laying on the cat tree with you in their peripherals, it's basically their version of a chill hangout sesh. When I found that out, I noticed it alot more and it made me feel more connected:)
I hate that phrase. I think cats view us as companions. The fact that they can't open cans of food or clean their own litter boxes is not really their fault, now is it? I know from personal experience they are way less time consuming or demanding than dogs are. I love dogs, too, but they are a LOT more work.
I hate that phrase. I think cats view us as companions. The fact that they can't open cans of food or clean their own litter boxes is not really their fault, now is it? I know from personal experience they are way less time consuming or demanding than dogs are. I love dogs, too, but they are a LOT more work.
They never exactly ignore you. They always have an idea where you are, and when you’re in a shared space they are very attuned. My kitty wants to be nearby. She reaches out for affection when she wants it, which is the cat way. This parallel existence is what I love about having a cat. We both have space!
I’m minding my neighbor’s cats. I’m just learning about cat behavior but also I don’t like being scratched lol. They have three cats, one of them I pet then lightly scratched my leg just playing around but I thought she was being aggressive. I walked away and then she hopped on a chair and when I looked at her, she hissed at me probably mad because I walked away from her 😂. Their oldest cat likes being pet but I think I was doing too much but I didn’t know at the time, she was meowing and then she’d turn her backside towards me, she did that three times and I kept petting her (not aggressively) and then she scratched my hand. She didn’t hiss or continue attack. But I walked away and she was staring at me probably wondering where I was going lol. I can’t lie as a human I felt hurt on the inside. 😂
Exactly, my cats are always in the room with me or nearby when I’m home. But they don’t annoy me or want affection until they want it, it’s a nice relationship.
If we go out for the day, our cat always does a 'victory roll' or 2 when we come through the door, then demands some love. He definitely craves attention.
my last cat had the cutest "wow you're finally home!" reaction - he would stare at me for a moment, then wag his head around wildly, then stand up and "reach" up my leg. SO freaking cute. All my cats have had some kind of positive reaction when I come home though. My current cat usually meets me at the door for head butts and quick pick up + cuddle, but has a funny twist if I have been gone too long: he just scowls at me then turns away. This has only happened once when I had to spend the night in the hospital (he had a cat sitter who came to feed and check on him). He was realllly not happy about it.
Yeah. I think it's only true relative to dogs. Sometimes if I stop petting my aunt's cat she'll sort of try to pull my hand back back with her paws. "More please". Same thing with the command thing. My aunt's cat will obey gestures and tone of voice if it is emphatic. She will get down from anywhere if I point to the floor and won't go outside even if they door is left open. She's still obeying from when she was scolded for going out when she was younger.
@@anthonyhudson3459 Cats are totally trainable as long as you work within the cat's sphere. I mean, think of how many cat owners had to get rid of their electric can openers! It all depends on how you go about it and that you're not trying to get the cat to do something against its natural inclination. They respond best to praise and treats. Know the limits and always reward them and eventually they'll catch on.
My late cat would always come running the second I sat on the couch or computer chair, demanding to be pet. There were two options with her. She's either on my lap or she's meowing up a storm about how she wanted to be on my lap.
my old cat Snoes sometimes pretended he was fighting a prey with loud angry meowing when i was out of the room, when i would go back in the room he was sitting next to his prey, (his favorite stuffed squerrel) looking very proudly at me and i had to praise and pet him he did well haha
So it must be the ultimate cat compliment when they come and sit on your lap. That’s probably why you feel like you can’t get up until they decide it’s ok 😅
My old cat Batty absolutely loved attention, would come to sit with you whenever you made a sound, and would let you pet him and love him forever without being upset. He was the greatest, and I definitely still miss having my big bro to watch hocus pocus with every year, he’d been around since day one of my parents bringing me home from the hospital, and was only around a year older then me. He was basically like a brother for me, and a great friend. Definitely the greatest cat ever.
LeonIsMyName....wow! Sounds like you grew up together for sure. My Bella is the same way. Never leaves my side, and loves to cuddle up in my lap. They are definitely like a family member and we never forget them.
My wife used to have a cat that caught a baby rabbit, and I brought it in the house and tried to save it. After that, he brought us LOTS of mice, and other small animals, that we figured he was trying to help feed the family.
oof. We had a neighbor cat who always hung out in our innenhof, and one time he caught a mouse. It wasn't dead yet so I took it away, brought it inside til it recovered a bit, then took it to a far innenhof across the street to let it go (I know, not perfect but he would have been mincemeat if I'd let it loose in our hof). The very next day there was a dead mouse left right in front of my door. To this day I don't know if it was a peace offering or a "you thought you could stop ME?!" gesture :D
I have a cat that is a calico and she is the same was. She has been doing it for years and I have been trying to get her to stop. But she is just so good and just a blessing.
Same! Unless my cat is sleeping, she wants love. Even if she is sleeping, i could wake her up with pets and she'd be excited lol. She makes noises like a baby too 😅
for our 2 furrbabies, we have multiple litter boxes. i noticed they are much happier with that. - i have boxes for them to chew on and tear up. when it gets too tore up, i get a new one. - cats do not crave solitary. even in the cat colony, they prefer a friend. so even the most hardened of the alphas, ive seen will come running for a chance to have fun, get some pats, get some treats, and maybe find a comrade that wont try to eat them. - even my indoor cats behave differently when they are with a friend, then when they are alone. my Samantha jo who is 14, she came with another cat. years ago when the cat died, she was beside herself, and so lonely. she became clingy, and couldnt spend any time by herself. she would just cry, and act like she was getting sick. we thought she would die alone. we got her a new friend 2 weeks later, and she was fine again, and happy with her new partner in crime. theyve been together for 7 years.
my current cat has an obsession with destroying boxes. He will tear holes in it, then crawl in and peek out of the holes. It takes about a week before the thing is literally falling apart, then he gets a new one. Cheapest and easiest entertainment (for everyone!) ever!
From my experience, even very social cats will "ignore" you. They act as if they're not trying to get your attention, while trying to get it so you start petting them. One of my cats will follow me around, but with a bit of a delay. So if I go into a new room, they'll wait a second, then follow me, as if they're hiding the fact they're following me.
Its actually because they dont want to bother you or seem pushy! Cats enjoy sitting near people but bothering them for attention instinctively means aggression to them. Basically the reason why they come to the one person in the room who ignores the cat is bc they misread it as invitation for a chill hang out sesh.
True! My tomcat is following us everywhere, even when I am working in the garden. He will be some were near by all the time. After his long walk , missing for a few hours, he rises his front paws to be taken in our arms. And he is a good friend with our two dogs.
Our late cat Five would chatter on command when we asked there to "talk" to us. Tell her "talk to daddy" or "talk to mommy" and she would "ackackackack". I also had her conditioned to do that for treats with a sing-song rhyme "one for the money, two for the show, three for the kitty, go cat go!" and Five would chatter after EACH line! Then I would throw a treat for her to chase after. She was a wonderful brown tabby girl with beautiful green eyes.
Every week our pool guy comes and leaves a ticket that he was here, and every week our cat retrieves it and brings it inside to us and meows to let us know.
2 of my cats mastered doors relatively well. They knew to either push or pull the door from underneath depending on which side of the door they were. My baby girl isn’t so smart, she always stands up and tries to push the door open. ❤
Cats have relatively small brains but the part of their brain that is used in complex problem-solving is more developed than other animals so they may not be smart in the traditional sense they can learn, remember, and adapt better than other animals.
As a "Dad" of two gorgeous cats, I can relate to ALL of the things that are shown in this video! Literally! Thank you very much for uploading this awesome "tutorial" about cat behaviour!
I live out in the sticks and after buying a house, the previous owner left a cat in a box. The cat was and is a bit wild but my curious question is~ Has anybody else experienced her kittens or the cat itself being able to actually move so quickly on occasion to disappear for brief moments? Like running but at the center point, they are not seen. I have had many cats over the years as a senior but my little (big) black panther as she seems to act like is pretty dang cool. as all cats are~ When Momma taught the kittens to use the litter box, it was quite musical and they lined up to repeat until she gave her approval.
When I was able to foster, I had several organizing trays. About 6"x4" & 2" deep. I'd place them where kittens liked to relieve themselves. (Tiny kittens, 6-8 weeks old) One time, my big male decided to use a kitten-sized box. Apparently his bladder was very full. I kept repeating "Don't run it over. Don't run it over." He filled it to the brim. I even spilled a little as I walked to a cat-sized litter box to empty it.
To address your message about the cats kneading My big dog babygirl Beta was found with three kittens the same age in the woods where they'd been thrown out to die she is a big baby hound /beagle and she loves to be near me she has always cuddled and kneaded me she will follow me with her cats and the cats find ways to sleep near her the cats are a good 8 to 10 pounds each and are not afraid of Betas 70 pounds they love each😊 either and beta barks at night and theyll come in for her they also all have to eat at the same time . it has been a blessing having these babies they save my sanity everyday
small tip for those newer to cats or dealing with rescues and ferals. Don't expect them to like you right away like a dog would. I've found if i set up a safe and comfy place for them to be near me in each room i frequent works best (a cat bed on your night stand, another cat bed in your office, etc). if they want to be in the same room as you, they do enjoy your company. cats often need more time to feel secure and happy in their environment, much like an angry teenager, don't smother them but find smaller ways to make them realize you are there for them.
How is it that a Pet Fact channel doesn't know that cats are crepuscular and NOT nocturnal? Crepuscular means they are most active at dawn and dusk. Most cats sleep at night. Also, please don't use a bell on your cat's collar if they are indoor only cats. The incessant ringing is known to cause anxiety in cats.
Good point. Cats have very intelligent hearing. Whatever Ben Britten music I played on record or CD player (except 'serenade for tenor horn & strings' which is uncharacteristic BB, & mellifluous) Razumovsky, my calico & white cat, would be furious. she hated it so much - Shout her miaows til I switched off Britten. I don't like BB now. But she loved the countertenor & tenor voices singing folk songs & Purcell, Dowland, Handel songs, Her fave was 'I will give my Love an apple' & when I sang it she'd purr as hard as she could.She was named after Beethoven's 'Razumovsky string quartets. any one else have musical cats?
My cat first did the bird chattering a couple years after we adopted him. We had no idea what he was doing or what it was called. We did notice he did it whenever he saw a bird out the window. So we just accepted it was his way of acting.
My kitty was abandoned early so she doesn't knead at all. She exhibits dogish behavior like wagging her tail and asking for belly rubs and playing roughly. I did had a cat that used to knead and act like she's nursing as soon as she's rubbed on the back.
Aw, that's so sad. In time, she may yet learn (relearn?) to do this. Our 7 Yr old rescue cat never archer her back when stroked or kneaded until she was 5.
I taught my cat to retrieve ! He love it. Like he was indoor hunting!! I throw he fetches .If I don't throw again he'll gently scratch and nibble on my feet !! Great fun they are .
@@baronmeduse there is lots of evidence out there. That's how we know this happens. But if you think that's weird, I have a cat that was raised with dogs. He has taken some of their characteristics, such as wagging his tail when happy (that one took some getting used to).
@IthecasticTrue, these are instinctual behaviors in cats. HUmans are layered over and over with reasoning, fear, confusion, or logical behaviors. Even animals can get distracted by some of these as well. One of my favorite movies is SeaBiscut. In the beginning the horse was taught and wiped into becoming a loser while running in all different directions. When his new trainer got a hold of him he gently directed Seabiscut to simply be a horse and again. For humans...Finding Christ in yourself connects us back to our Devine substance!
@Ithecastic Instinct is, at it's core, the most logical set of behavior patterns for a population. Instincts are behaviors that have led to the survival of the population so frequently across such a long timescale that it has become ingrained not just in the muscle memory of an individual, not even just in the social memory of a culture, but in the *genetic* memory of the entire species.
@Ithecastic "...instinctual behaviours that serve a purpose" like..... every other living creature on this planet you mean? Interesting thought process. You think homo sapiens (or any other animals) are fundamentally different? Don't tell me, you have `free will` and for some peculiar reason, don't think cats (and quite possibly all other animals) do? There is literally NO evidence of this. We are almost indistinguishable from every other living thing, when you get down to it.
All the cats I've ever owned have removed their collars faster than I've put them on! Claws out, paws under the collar, lying on their backs a couple of tugs & the collar is off over their heads & then they either walk off ignoring the collar or picking it up & play fighting with it before leaving it in the middle of the muddiest place they can find in the garden, Also you left out frogs, rats,bats & huge moths in the list of gifts! CATS? I love 'em & have 2 at the moment
My dad's cat got caught by his collar running from a dog. I will never put one on my cat. Its dangerous. They can get it caught on stuff and end up stuck hurt or dead.
My cat has removed every collar too...even when I removed the bell. (I only buy the quick release kind cuz I don't want him to get hurt so those collars are easy for him to get out of.) He's funny because we live in the country so he gets some outdoor time each day. He waits (sneaky thing) until I let him out and within minutes he removes the collar and leaves it on the porch. 😂😂
I've heard that -excessive- kneading is related to being taken from their mom too soon. At about 8 to12 weeks our kittens came to us for attention and contact. Independent from the fact that they always had food available. A friend had this story: At 5 weeks mom taught the kittens how to hunt. At 8 weeks she brought them to the house (from the barn) to teach them how to beg.
not true, it's both a reaction of joy and stress (they use it for self soothing), the sucking on things like your ears or fingers and other soft objects is a sign they were taken away from their mothers to early. a kitten should not be leaving it's mother until at least 8 weeks old, breeders will take them away at 5 weeks.
My wife breeds British exotics and Ragdolls and NEVER allows a kitten to go to a new home under 12 weeks and if it’s particularly small even longer All our cats n kittens need every night on the couch
Trixie has some slightly annoying habits that stem from her need for entertainment and attention. For example, she has noticed that 1) the fascinating red dot comes from the laser pointer 2) she can't activate the pointer on her own 3) if she bothers a human enough, they will eventually resort to the laser to distract her. She also tends to chew on computer cables when bored. I've tried cat repellent, anti nail biting lacquer, and foil tape on the cables, to no avail. But she is also totally adorable and clearly loves being around me, even if she sometimes shows her love by biting.
There are bite resistant braided USB cables. Not the usual braided ones, my cats love those and chew them up in no time but steel or some kevlar like composite braid
@@niverahamed8920 Heh, sounds like my late tabby Molly. She'd chew anything long and thin - all her favourite toys were on a string. I even miss the way she'd sometimes sneak up and pounce my embroidery while I was busy working, because thread. She was a wonderful little cat.
@@niverahamed8920 She was indeed a beautiful girl, grey and black spotted with wonky eyes like David Bowie's - one pupil was always bigger than the other, from when she was a tiny kitten. There was nothing wrong with her vision according to her vet, she just had strange looking eyes. And yes, I'm currently prepping to head to the shelter - hopefully next week! - and find another furball who needs a home and a human who will love them forever! 🥰
When I was a kid my cat would frequently escape the house when the door was opened. I would be sent to bed knowing I was most likely waking up to a dead mouse on my pillow. It didn't always happen cause he sometimes wouldn't come back until the next day. But a lot of the nights he did come back. Looking back now knowing what it meant, I do appreciate the sentiment. But I am so glad I haven't woken up to dead mice in over 30 years.
my cat gets so scared of the sink she jumps onto my back and scratches up my back before hugging me hiding her face on my neck… it’s honestly kinda cute but I make sure not to have her in the bathroom while the sink is on because she hyperventilates as well
Oh my goodness, poor kitty baby and your poor back!! Our two fur baby boys love the sink, but are mortally afraid of the washing machine. One tries to climb my body, claws out, up to my head, if he's too near when I turn it on. I sympathize!
Our cat treats different people differently, as far as "craving attention". With her owner, she's the typical "aloof, can't let her see me being desperate" type. With me, she'll constantly climb into my arms to demand pets. But if Momma gets up to leave the room, Tiny Tina will jump away to go follow/inspect, will wait outside the bathroom door, or otherwise show that she's worried to everyone but Momma. If she leaves the house, Tina will be absolutely all over me, acting like she's been abandoned and is desperate for attention and love. When Momma gets back, she launches herself from my arms, goes to the door, waits for it to open... and then walks off. We joke that she sees my roommate as "Momma" or "Owner", and me as a "sibling" or "fellow pet", but I know my roommate feels bad and jealous about the affection the cat openly shows me. Sadly, Tiny Tina went missing last week. The back door wasn't properly latched, and the wind blew it open. We think she pushed past the screen door and it closed behind her, trapping her outside, and she wandered off in search of shelter and got lost. She was acting perfectly normal around 3 AM, but when it was time to feed her at 10 AM, she was nowhere to be found. We've been calling every shelter and vet we can find, have reported her to the police and the Humane Society, have been putting up posters, have set up a couple "shelter boxes" with towels and my shirts and her shed fur, have been trying to keep food and water available (which is difficult with the cold)... We're really scared. She's never been allowed outdoors, so we're hoping her instincts will be enough to keep her safe until she can find her way back to us. We've even gotten prank calls and scammers contacting us, though we've gotten a couple kind words of encouragement as well. If you're ever putting up posters about a lost animal, be aware that there are some evil people who will try to take advantage of you. They'll claim to have found your pet, and they'll want you to call and give them a "verification number" that you get by text, but it's actually them trying to break into your accounts. Ask them to text a picture of your animal, it'll be obvious if it's the same one from your poster or a stock photo of another animal.
If you offer a reward for her safe return, you will get more responses. Put the offer on your posters. If she's wearing tags or has a microchip, put that on your posters too. Good luck for her safe return.
Wanting to drink from the faucet, for me, would also signal that they're not happy with the condition of their water bowl and that you need to be changing it out more often (at least daily if not twice daily) to keep it fresh and appealing. The two behaviors that most puzzle me is sticking their tongue partway out of their mouth and the random meows that seem to mean nothing (almost as if the cat is just announcing itself as it comes into the room--I've seen that!) and yet they're looking at you like they've just asked a question and are confused as to why you're just sitting there. Not always being able to figure out what your cat wants can be one of the biggest frustrations as a cat owner.
I think my cat is just fascinated with my bathroom. I was able to train her to not jump on-top of the kitchen counter with a spray bottle, so I know cats can learn behavior, but I don't really have a problem with her going into my bathroom besides her licking the sink. She likes to go in the shower too and lay down, lol, I'm assuming because the tile is cold. One time I was laying on the couch and heard the toilet flush, which was strange since I was home alone, so I got up and sure enough she was on the toilet seat flushing the toilet. Couldn't help but laugh at how scared I was. Even though I know the spray bottle would work I don't have the heart to do so over something so minuscule, and just let her do her thing or try to shut the door. With cats, much like humans, you gotta pick your battles :P
@@amber40494 if they love running water they really love it, but many cats couldn't care less. I've had both varieties but most have been in the "don't care" camp.
I have a bunch of Target blankets (idk what to call them they're the soft sofa blankets) and I make a super cozy bed for my cat with them. I laid down on it once and fell asleep lol
Cats are pretty smart, my cat knows how doors work without even training it, I think it's because it's observed and learnt from how we open doors and was like 'Aha! So that's how doors work!'. It's also easier for him to grab door handles because he's huge (not like fat)
We had the same thing with our large orange cat. He knew if he reached up and pushed it leaned close to the handle, most of the time the door (old house and didn't latch super great) would pop open. We had ab latch hook to keep it closed until we got around to fixing the latch plate so it closes securely now. So funny
My cat LOVED attention. Every single day I would come home from work my cat would run up to meet me. Sometimes she was all the way back in my neighbor's yard, but no matter where she was at she always came running.
Our orange cat would hear the car door close and then jump off the couch and sit in front of the door until the person came in. But the other 2 cats run for the basement when they hear the doorbell cuz it means strangers (and possibly loud kids) are coming in.
Mój kot bardzo często pożąda atencji. Zwłaszcza gdy rozmawiam przez telefon lub voicechat, to wrzeszczy do mnie i śpiewa arie operowe. A kiedy po prostu sobie coś robię na komputerze późno w nocy, wchodzi mi praktycznie na głowę i na twarz, ponieważ uważa że musimy już razem iść zasnąć :D
Cats don't understand telephones. They think that you are talking to them, but your body language indicates that you are not focused on them. They are trying to elicit consistent behavior - trying to get your voice & your body to "say" the same thing.
I have two cat; one who is very selectively affectionate, and one who is my literal shadow (which works out cause's he's all black lol). If I'm out of his sight for more than 5 seconds, he HAS to follow me to see where I went. If I'm in my room with the door shut, he's laying right outside of the door until I come out again. I've never had a more friendly cat before in my life lol. My other cat is textbook definition of "I want pets, but only when I say so, and I want EXACTLY 5". Oh you gotta love the duality of owning multiple cats
I believe that cat chattering is like "bird calling" or like the way human hunters use a duck call or a turkey call... I think it's a hunting strategy... I've had many cats & I have rescued over 30 cats over the years and my opinion is based on my observations thru those several years... So, that's my 2 cents...lol 😸
Litterbox at 3:15 needs their human slaves attention A.S.A.P. 😂😂😂😹😹😹😇😇😇 Thank you so much for this video, cuteness level through the roof ! With learning the answer to things we always wondered about mixed in. Now going to play it again and listen and not watch because cuteness level prevented my brain from understanding what they were saying. 😂😹😇
So, I am at my dads house right now, and I think our cat, Mina, understands English. I was drawing her but she was a lil turkey cat, and I said, "aw, I can't draw her paws" and then she got up. What- Another weird thing that cats do is rubbing their head against you and things. (I'm only a few mins in the video), but it's because they're making their marks on stuff. If they rub their heads on you, they're telling other cats that you are their human. My cats lick/bite cardboard and tape sometimes, I kinda love watching it. They don't "eat" the tape, they just lock it. Idk why they like it-
I had a cat that would always chatter, he never let out a "normal" meow. he wasnt at a window or we didnt have birds. he just always chattered when he meowed. his name was "Little Birdie" but we called him "Birdie" for short :)
Wouldn't it make more sense if the "bird noises" were meant to lure prey that's somewhere out of reach into moving closer? Most might not, but I've seen at least one cat who distinctly changes the sounds it makes depending on the sound of the bird it's stalking. Even in the wild, I'm sure there are times when birds land in places a cat knows it can't get to easily even if there's no window in the way, so I feel like the instinct to make those noises would have evolved to potentially help them in that situation.
I thought the same thing when they mentioned "Bird Calls." One cat, the birds seemed to actually answer when it made the 'bird calls'. Of course, the bird may have been saying "Uh, yeah, no buddy. I can see you clearly and I ain't coming down there."
I just rescued two kittens off of the streets, and the girl kitty likes to make biscuits and suckle her brothers teets. Its cute, but its super sad because i know they were weaned way too early. Their momma probably passed away while they were out in the streets. They're the sweetest cats I've ever met and deserve the world. They're also super affectionate and very vocal with me. I am so lucky they chose me 😇❤
My cat is like, leave me alone. No I don’t want to watch Star Wars with you and then like 3 hours later, I can’t get her off my lap. I remember when I had covid. She was especially attentive
I remember my young son phoning me at work, crying. He was so upset. He said. Mom somethings wrong with yoshi. She’s making strange noises. I think she’s sick. I finally asked if she’s looking at a bird. 😂😂😂. He’s now in his 20’s. And we still chuckle over it
Thanks for cat's strange behaviors! I've had kitten/cats most of my 70 plus life and have witnessed many of those strange behaviors! The last time my late beloved orange and white Tiger male cat brought me something it was my cellphone since he was an indoor cat. He also used to fetch bottle caps when he was a young cat like a Golden Retriever would a ball and he was as loyal as a dog! He also watched a whole half hour of Animal Planet since he was very smart, too! How about when a cat licks you and then takes a quick bite out of you? A real WTF? moment! LOL Enjoy those precious moments since they don't last forever! Lost my two beloved cats in 2020 plus my middle daughter to this deadly Covid, but have gotten spiritual signs from them on the Other Side since it's all energy! Keep the faith and watch for those signs from the Other side, stay open! "A closed mind is a good thing to lose", the truth!
The only things I can think of at the top of my head that my cat Momo has chewed on is food, toys, and my hair. I can tell she is comfortable around someone and wants their attention when she head butts them in the face.
We have a cat who does crave attention. On his terms! He will actually come up two stairs, then clearly lets me know I need to follow ( me thinking he needs food or wants to go outside). He leads me all the way downstairs and then jumps on the couch where he planned he would be petted by me. Or he does want to eat but wants to be petted while eating.
On xmas morning i sat on the couch to watch my daughter open presents, but i smalled something, i got up and sat back down and smelled it again, grab a flashlight and check under the couch, sure enough, cat left a dead Christmas present under the couch next to the tree. So thoughtful.
4:35 "Try putting a bell on her collar". Yeah, okay. Go ahead and try. Did that to our cat once when I was growing up. Got lots of teeth and claws for it. Then she immediately bolted out of the house into the backyard and came back a half hour later with no collar or bell on. Never found out how she got it off or where she left it. That was the end of that stupid idea. For the rest of her life she hunted as she pleased, and kept my bed warm at night. Good deal.
And my Baby Girl who get mad at me when I go out for more than a quick run, she will slap me, give me the cold shoulder, call me just to bite at me, then after an hour she forgives me! She does not like being left alone when I’m home either!😻😹
I have had cats all my life. Never once I felt like being ignored. They are actually very social creatures, and they do crave human attention and affection, as well as that of other cats. I feel like they you don't have a good interaction with your cat, there's simply something wrong, either the cat has anxieties from previous experiences or you're doing something wrong. Any creature will eventually love being loved and nourished and cats are no exception
I have 5 cats that would disagree with the assertion that cats don't crave affection and attention from their owners. They DO crave it, but on their own schedule (like 3 am). Also, while cats may seem to be ignoring you, in reality they have a near-perfect 360-degree scan of their local environment. When they seem like they are "ignoring you" it's because they are very comfortable with you being in their space and feel relaxed enough to tune out a bit. It's a compliment, really.
It's not that they don't always "crave" attention. Many times it's that they only allow it when THEY want it. Some cats will be "independent" BUT when they want some love, they will demand it.
Tell that last one to my cat who I reached out to pet when he was facing away and did a 180 flip and fell off his perch on contact.
My cat wants my attention when I'm working. But she doesn't want to be held or be pet she just wants me to acknowledge her existence and agree with her that her life is so hard. And make sure she has food even though I know full well she has food
I think the best compliment a vet ever gave me was one time a vet said she could tell my 2 kitties were handled with love. They purred for her and gave her affection, so I think maybe that's why she said it? If you have affectionate kitties, that's likely a good sign you care for them with love. I have dog rescues right now, one of which is *terrified of kittens,* so no kitties here at the moment. They are scary though. She was walking past a crate of sleeping kittens piled in a heap. As soon as she sniffed them, they all opened their eyes and hissed. It looked like one creature with many eyes and fangs. SO SCARY! I'm now convinced this is why baby animals sleep huddled together like that, not just for warmth, but also for that freaky many-eyed monster thing being a darn good defense!!
I completely agree my cat is exactly the same
We had a female calico that would respond to verbal commands. If she was headed to an off-limits area, all I would have to say is ...."Don't go in there". And she would lovingly obey. At times she would behave more human-like than cat-like. I remember the slow blinks, the purring, her wanting lap time and drooling when rubbed behind the neck. And most of all, being there constantly beside me when I lost my son and she knew I was grieving. Got her as a stray. Best pet I ever had. She was truly a family member.
I agree that the best cat (have had a few different kittys over the years) I ever had was also a stray. It just seemed that he (Moo kitty because his color was white with black spots like a cow) chose me instead of me choosing him. At first he would come around when I was on porch smoking. After a few days/week or so he would already be hanging out on the porch waiting for me.
Some cats are extremely smart and learn human words. My cat Buck, l taught him hot and cold and almost all his body parts. Had to call his nose his snout because nose sounds too much like the word no. We would watch my laptop as l showed him squirrels, chipmunks and birds. l would tap on his shoulder and recite his name then do the same to the picture on the screen of whatever animal He began to know what's Good and what's bad, or dangerous and much more.
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So sorry for the loss of your son. I totally agree with you about cats.
My cat told me I was having a stroke. Miss him;!
Not craving attention from owners, really depends on the cat. Some of them really don't like being ignored. My sister's cat will tap you until you pet him, if you don't comply he will headbutt you until you do.
That's freaking adorable lol 🥰
My cat does that. 😂
@@Nina-fh1bg hehe 😸😸
Reminds me of my rescue..I found her abandoned in a blizzard after my shit-for-brains neighbor left her for dead after "cleaning her off" without drying her off.The poor kitty was half dead and shivering..
My cat, Jaguar passed away almost 3 years ago, raised him since he was a kitten, live to be 19 years old, would come to his name, and I would whistle and he would also come to his name Jag, of course I miss him dearly, he would follow me almost everywhere I went, would even heal when I was walking, he would greet me everyday when I came home from work, would actually hop on the hood of the car. When he passed away, I had him cremated. I have never had another pet sense Jag pass away, with so many fond memories of Jag after so many years, I don't want to go through that heartbreak again, but he will always be in my thoughts and my heart ❤️💓
Brian we first got a tom we called Sylvester and he was mine, climbing into top bunk to sleep with me, I bawled my eyes when at 2 he passed from feline lukemia, some months later there were kittens in an unused chicken and brought home what turned out be 12lbs of fluffy gentle Maine Coon Arthur, I wrestled with and had 4 paws and claws around my arm and thought he didn't like me, turns out that was play time for him, he had the lukemia too another sad but sweet memories, we had a stray Lance, who found us as young adult and lived to be 18, during his I had a French Bleu, Chartreaux cat just weaned come up to me at work and put in my car to be warm and safe, he sat on lap while driving and he had me, he was one who like riding in the car, he lived in easy harmony with lance till he was 18 again I cried for all my babes, I take in the ones who come to me and I am thankful for all that have joined our family, If you're lucky maybe a kitten pushed away from mommas weaning may find it's way to you looking for and come join you, I know it hurts but I hope you find one coming around or just look for the sign, Free Kittens
Hey Brian - I lost my cat about 10 years ago, not getting another one I said
Well 2 weeks ago a friend introduced me to their new rescue kitty she got for her other cat, needless to say they don’t get along
My friend named her Vivienne after Vivienne Westwood (her other cat is Coco)
Well let’s just say when I found out the cats name was originally Gizmo then that was it sealed (was my cats name) and the little Gizmo has deduced I am hers
She moved in a week ago and has totally changed my life, she is absolutely life changing
She is a little one year old Tonkinese 🥰😻
I have had two dogs and 1 cat that have passed away. My cat Taz I called a dog cat. He grew up with a dog and sounds just like Jag. Now I have 3 cats, and they are awesome. They needed a home and I gave them one. Don't be afraid to get another cat. They will help fill the void in your heart and there is a cat out there that needs a loving home. I know the pain of a pet passing away. It is a part of their life and really sucks. But just think how you can give a great home and happiness to a new cat that needs love and affection.
@@thefourthwritedjentleman3643 What's a cat deduces, then you've got to do whatever it deduced.
@@joeboxer3365. Feline leukemia is now eliminated by a vaccine. I lost a beloved kitty years ago before the vaccines being available at the vet. It can now be avoided, don’t wait. Sometimes the vets have a one time a year that they join together and do it for free. Ask about it.
Cats who "ignore" you are also demonstrating how trusting and comfortable they are around you. If they're laying on the cat tree with you in their peripherals, it's basically their version of a chill hangout sesh. When I found that out, I noticed it alot more and it made me feel more connected:)
that's CORRECT. it's LIKE WHEN 2 CLOSE OR OLD FRIENDS ARE VERY HAPPY TO BE IN THE SAME ROOM, OR ON A PARK BENCH together & NOT HAVE TO SPEAK .
@@auburnsynge-perrin6075 exactly! That level of comfort is really special :)
Cats don’t have owners, they have STAFF 💞 😁
I hate that phrase. I think cats view us as companions. The fact that they can't open cans of food or clean their own litter boxes is not really their fault, now is it? I know from personal experience they are way less time consuming or demanding than dogs are. I love dogs, too, but they are a LOT more work.
I hate that phrase. I think cats view us as companions. The fact that they can't open cans of food or clean their own litter boxes is not really their fault, now is it? I know from personal experience they are way less time consuming or demanding than dogs are. I love dogs, too, but they are a LOT more work.
Yeah if anything we are gods to them.
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6:51 "If you're concerned about your cat's drinking habits..."
Yeah, Mr. Kitty has been hitting the bottle hard lately.
There's a meeting for that
Mr. Kitty bouta go to AA
Mine, too. Plus, he's been staying out late, hanging around down at the corner with his shady friends, pitching pennies and smoking cigarettes.
Next thing ya know, he'll be out chasing pussy!
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 bottoms up!
They never exactly ignore you. They always have an idea where you are, and when you’re in a shared space they are very attuned. My kitty wants to be nearby. She reaches out for affection when she wants it, which is the cat way. This parallel existence is what I love about having a cat. We both have space!
I’m minding my neighbor’s cats. I’m just learning about cat behavior but also I don’t like being scratched lol. They have three cats, one of them I pet then lightly scratched my leg just playing around but I thought she was being aggressive. I walked away and then she hopped on a chair and when I looked at her, she hissed at me probably mad because I walked away from her 😂.
Their oldest cat likes being pet but I think I was doing too much but I didn’t know at the time, she was meowing and then she’d turn her backside towards me, she did that three times and I kept petting her (not aggressively) and then she scratched my hand. She didn’t hiss or continue attack. But I walked away and she was staring at me probably wondering where I was going lol.
I can’t lie as a human I felt hurt on the inside. 😂
Exactly, my cats are always in the room with me or nearby when I’m home. But they don’t annoy me or want affection until they want it, it’s a nice relationship.
If we go out for the day, our cat always does a 'victory roll' or 2 when we come through the door, then demands some love. He definitely craves attention.
my last cat had the cutest "wow you're finally home!" reaction - he would stare at me for a moment, then wag his head around wildly, then stand up and "reach" up my leg. SO freaking cute. All my cats have had some kind of positive reaction when I come home though.
My current cat usually meets me at the door for head butts and quick pick up + cuddle, but has a funny twist if I have been gone too long: he just scowls at me then turns away. This has only happened once when I had to spend the night in the hospital (he had a cat sitter who came to feed and check on him). He was realllly not happy about it.
Not craving attention isn’t always true. I know plenty of cats who won’t leave you alone until you show the affection & give them attention.
Yeah. I think it's only true relative to dogs. Sometimes if I stop petting my aunt's cat she'll sort of try to pull my hand back back with her paws. "More please".
Same thing with the command thing. My aunt's cat will obey gestures and tone of voice if it is emphatic. She will get down from anywhere if I point to the floor and won't go outside even if they door is left open. She's still obeying from when she was scolded for going out when she was younger.
@@anthonyhudson3459 Cats are totally trainable as long as you work within the cat's sphere. I mean, think of how many cat owners had to get rid of their electric can openers! It all depends on how you go about it and that you're not trying to get the cat to do something against its natural inclination. They respond best to praise and treats. Know the limits and always reward them and eventually they'll catch on.
Both mine
My late cat would always come running the second I sat on the couch or computer chair, demanding to be pet. There were two options with her. She's either on my lap or she's meowing up a storm about how she wanted to be on my lap.
@@anthonyhudson3459 That's not a measure for being a relative to dogs...those are two different animals.
my old cat Snoes sometimes pretended he was fighting a prey with loud angry meowing when i was out of the room, when i would go back in the room he was sitting next to his prey, (his favorite stuffed squerrel) looking very proudly at me and i had to praise and pet him he did well haha
He trained you very well. Good job Snoes!
@@cameronjadewallace 😄 haha yes he did
Cats making biscuits is adorable
So it must be the ultimate cat compliment when they come and sit on your lap. That’s probably why you feel like you can’t get up until they decide it’s ok 😅
What if your cat jumps on your lap and kneeds you then when you pet it it bites your hand then licks it 🤔
@@lornemalvo4492 😂😂 and a carcass of some small animal nearby…. You’ve hit the mother load….. basically Nirvana 😆♥️
BS. Throw that thing across the room and move on where you need to go.
I've been locked into place by my cat as well. It's probably a complement to be forced to pet them. Go to lift up and here come the claws.
@@billybbob18 😂 yes, nothing teaches you how to deal with rejection better than a cat ♥️
Cats are amazing love them soo much !!
My old cat Batty absolutely loved attention, would come to sit with you whenever you made a sound, and would let you pet him and love him forever without being upset. He was the greatest, and I definitely still miss having my big bro to watch hocus pocus with every year, he’d been around since day one of my parents bringing me home from the hospital, and was only around a year older then me. He was basically like a brother for me, and a great friend. Definitely the greatest cat ever.
LeonIsMyName....wow! Sounds like you grew up together for sure. My Bella is the same way. Never leaves my side, and loves to cuddle up in my lap. They are definitely like a family member and we never forget them.
So lovely to hear about your "Batty". I have the most beautiful black "Batty" short for Abrabatty
Cats love affection and cuddling, but on their terms. When they‘ve had enough for awhile, they will take a break until they‘re ready for more. 😊
My wife used to have a cat that caught a baby rabbit, and I brought it in the house and tried to save it. After that, he brought us LOTS of mice, and other small animals, that we figured he was trying to help feed the family.
Cats are really hilarious! ahahah
awww, thats the most wholesome thing ive heard today!!! rabbit, and some small birds, are edible, as long as they are fully grown...
so it kinda makes sense that they were trying to help feed y'all
oof. We had a neighbor cat who always hung out in our innenhof, and one time he caught a mouse. It wasn't dead yet so I took it away, brought it inside til it recovered a bit, then took it to a far innenhof across the street to let it go (I know, not perfect but he would have been mincemeat if I'd let it loose in our hof). The very next day there was a dead mouse left right in front of my door.
To this day I don't know if it was a peace offering or a "you thought you could stop ME?!" gesture :D
I have a cat that is a calico and she is the same was. She has been doing it for years and I have been trying to get her to stop. But she is just so good and just a blessing.
1. Kneading
2. Burying poop
3. Bringing "gifts"
4. Chewing
5. Drinking from faucets
6. 2 a.m. zoomies and cat-calls
7. Licking after they bite
8. Ignoring you
9. Making bird noises (chattering)
Thank you.
putting time stamp would be handy
I wasn't crazy about cats when I was younger, but have grown to love my friends!
@@xsystem1 the video already has chapters, with time stamps. No comment needed.
@@thedave1771 the chapters were generated automatically by youtube after they made the comment
My cat doesn't go 2 hours without wandering where I am and needing me around she's like a baby needing my attention almost 24/7
Mine is like this constantly! It gets on my nerves sometimes but I know she loves me☺️
Same! Unless my cat is sleeping, she wants love. Even if she is sleeping, i could wake her up with pets and she'd be excited lol. She makes noises like a baby too 😅
This is amazing video, thank you for everything you do and more xx
for our 2 furrbabies, we have multiple litter boxes. i noticed they are much happier with that.
- i have boxes for them to chew on and tear up. when it gets too tore up, i get a new one.
- cats do not crave solitary. even in the cat colony, they prefer a friend. so even the most hardened of the alphas, ive seen will come running for a chance to have fun, get some pats, get some treats, and maybe find a comrade that wont try to eat them.
- even my indoor cats behave differently when they are with a friend, then when they are alone. my Samantha jo who is 14, she came with another cat. years ago when the cat died, she was beside herself, and so lonely. she became clingy, and couldnt spend any time by herself. she would just cry, and act like she was getting sick. we thought she would die alone. we got her a new friend 2 weeks later, and she was fine again, and happy with her new partner in crime. theyve been together for 7 years.
Just fyi theres no such thing as alphas :)
My unneutered 4yo male cat just stopped using the litterbox. He tells me when he needs to go outside or he'll go in the toilet. Never trained him lol
my current cat has an obsession with destroying boxes. He will tear holes in it, then crawl in and peek out of the holes. It takes about a week before the thing is literally falling apart, then he gets a new one. Cheapest and easiest entertainment (for everyone!) ever!
From my experience, even very social cats will "ignore" you.
They act as if they're not trying to get your attention, while trying to get it so you start petting them.
One of my cats will follow me around, but with a bit of a delay. So if I go into a new room, they'll wait a second, then follow me, as if they're hiding the fact they're following me.
Its actually because they dont want to bother you or seem pushy! Cats enjoy sitting near people but bothering them for attention instinctively means aggression to them. Basically the reason why they come to the one person in the room who ignores the cat is bc they misread it as invitation for a chill hang out sesh.
True! My tomcat is following us everywhere, even when I am working in the garden. He will be some were near by all the time. After his long walk , missing for a few hours, he rises his front paws to be taken in our arms. And he is a good friend with our two dogs.
One of the main reasons people say cats are like females is the begging for attention but acting like they aren't
Our late cat Five would chatter on command when we asked there to "talk" to us. Tell her "talk to daddy" or "talk to mommy" and she would "ackackackack". I also had her conditioned to do that for treats with a sing-song rhyme "one for the money, two for the show, three for the kitty, go cat go!" and Five would chatter after EACH line! Then I would throw a treat for her to chase after. She was a wonderful brown tabby girl with beautiful green eyes.
Gave my cat a bell when it was young and it learned how to keep the bell from ringing while it hunted 😂
I put their bell on whenever they go out and mine are trying hard to master the no-ring technique 😄
Every week our pool guy comes and leaves a ticket that he was here, and every week our cat retrieves it and brings it inside to us and meows to let us know.
Well researched, well written and beautifully filmed. Well done!. Well researched, well written and beautifully filmed. Well done!.
2 of my cats mastered doors relatively well. They knew to either push or pull the door from underneath depending on which side of the door they were. My baby girl isn’t so smart, she always stands up and tries to push the door open. ❤
Cats have relatively small brains but the part of their brain that is used in complex problem-solving is more developed than other animals so they may not be smart in the traditional sense they can learn, remember, and adapt better than other animals.
Mine actually know how to use door knobs as well lmfao
My cat used to jump up and pull the door handle down and push the door
As a "Dad" of two gorgeous cats, I can relate to ALL of the things that are shown in this video! Literally!
Thank you very much for uploading this awesome "tutorial" about cat behaviour!
I live out in the sticks and after buying a house, the previous owner left a cat in a box. The cat was and is a bit wild but my curious question is~ Has anybody else experienced her kittens or the cat itself being able to actually move so quickly on occasion to disappear for brief moments? Like running but at the center point, they are not seen. I have had many cats over the years as a senior but my little (big) black panther as she seems to act like is pretty dang cool. as all cats are~ When Momma taught the kittens to use the litter box, it was quite musical and they lined up to repeat until she gave her approval.
😯👍😁😍WOW‼️
@@aishahwilliamsmobley Actually true~ Nature is grand!
When I was able to foster, I had several organizing trays. About 6"x4" & 2" deep. I'd place them where kittens liked to relieve themselves. (Tiny kittens, 6-8 weeks old) One time, my big male decided to use a kitten-sized box. Apparently his bladder was very full. I kept repeating "Don't run it over. Don't run it over." He filled it to the brim. I even spilled a little as I walked to a cat-sized litter box to empty it.
@@lisag-mh5rc My Daddy wild cat was annoyed by the kittens and before that Momma would not allow him to get close to the kittens.
Kneading is def something “Dog lovers” will never have the privilege of enjoying the way we do because it is Unique to cats ❤❤❤
Dog lovers get what dog lovers like. Slobbery licks an to sleep on the couch ; in a different house. 😊
To address your message about the cats kneading My big dog babygirl Beta was found with three kittens the same age in the woods where they'd been thrown out to die she is a big baby hound
/beagle and she loves to be near me she has always cuddled and kneaded me she will follow me with her cats and the cats find ways to sleep near her the cats are a good 8 to 10 pounds each and are not afraid of Betas 70 pounds they love each😊 either and beta barks at night and theyll come in for her they also all have to eat at the same time . it
has been a blessing having these babies they save my sanity everyday
Well researched, well written and beautifully filmed.
Well done!
small tip for those newer to cats or dealing with rescues and ferals. Don't expect them to like you right away like a dog would. I've found if i set up a safe and comfy place for them to be near me in each room i frequent works best (a cat bed on your night stand, another cat bed in your office, etc). if they want to be in the same room as you, they do enjoy your company. cats often need more time to feel secure and happy in their environment, much like an angry teenager, don't smother them but find smaller ways to make them realize you are there for them.
The angry teenager analogy 👌
my cats liked us immediately tho
How is it that a Pet Fact channel doesn't know that cats are crepuscular and NOT nocturnal? Crepuscular means they are most active at dawn and dusk. Most cats sleep at night. Also, please don't use a bell on your cat's collar if they are indoor only cats. The incessant ringing is known to cause anxiety in cats.
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Good point. Cats have very intelligent hearing. Whatever Ben Britten music I played on record or CD player (except 'serenade for tenor horn & strings' which is uncharacteristic BB, & mellifluous) Razumovsky, my calico & white cat, would be furious. she hated it so much - Shout her miaows til I switched off Britten. I don't like BB now. But she loved the countertenor & tenor voices singing folk songs & Purcell, Dowland, Handel songs, Her fave was 'I will give my Love an apple' & when I sang it she'd purr as hard as she could.She was named after Beethoven's 'Razumovsky string quartets.
any one else have musical cats?
My cat first did the bird chattering a couple years after we adopted him. We had no idea what he was doing or what it was called. We did notice he did it whenever he saw a bird out the window. So we just accepted it was his way of acting.
My kitty was abandoned early so she doesn't knead at all. She exhibits dogish behavior like wagging her tail and asking for belly rubs and playing roughly.
I did had a cat that used to knead and act like she's nursing as soon as she's rubbed on the back.
Aw, that's so sad. In time, she may yet learn (relearn?) to do this. Our 7 Yr old rescue cat never archer her back when stroked or kneaded until she was 5.
Thank you very much for this information! very pleasant to view this video!
Shared this a lot to help out, great video.
Thought they were crepuscular
My cat loves affection and he was a feral cat one time now he's living with me two years the best thing that ever came into my life
It sounds like the feeling is mutual mr shadow
Does anyone else’s cat drool when they’re purring & being pet in their favorite spots?
I taught my cat to retrieve ! He love it. Like he was indoor hunting!! I throw he fetches .If I don't throw again he'll gently scratch and nibble on my feet !! Great fun they are .
Putting a bell collar on your cat is likely to make them more stealthy, if they hunt regularly. They will learn to move without the bell ringing
Impossible. As soon as they start to run at the speed act moves the bell rings. No-one can overcome physics.
@@baronmeduse But they get good at slowly moving closer without it ringing, so that by the time they move at speeds to make it ring, it's too late.
@@baronmeduse there is lots of evidence out there. That's how we know this happens.
But if you think that's weird, I have a cat that was raised with dogs. He has taken some of their characteristics, such as wagging his tail when happy (that one took some getting used to).
mine just unlatches it...
I have 6 cats. They all have different personalities and are so sweet. They do need love and attention and ask for it. They are adorable ❤
I didn’t realize cats had such logical well thought reasons why they do things-impressive really.
@IthecasticTrue, these are instinctual behaviors in cats. HUmans are layered over and over with reasoning, fear, confusion, or logical behaviors. Even animals can get distracted by some of these as well. One of my favorite movies is SeaBiscut. In the beginning the horse was taught and wiped into becoming a loser while running in all different directions. When his new trainer got a hold of him he gently directed Seabiscut to simply be a horse and again. For humans...Finding Christ in yourself connects us back to our Devine substance!
Cats are actually Spock-like in their day-to-day goings and comings!
@Ithecastic Instinct is, at it's core, the most logical set of behavior patterns for a population. Instincts are behaviors that have led to the survival of the population so frequently across such a long timescale that it has become ingrained not just in the muscle memory of an individual, not even just in the social memory of a culture, but in the *genetic* memory of the entire species.
@Ithecastic "...instinctual behaviours that serve a purpose" like..... every other living creature on this planet you mean? Interesting thought process. You think homo sapiens (or any other animals) are fundamentally different? Don't tell me, you have `free will` and for some peculiar reason, don't think cats (and quite possibly all other animals) do? There is literally NO evidence of this. We are almost indistinguishable from every other living thing, when you get down to it.
I want to find the cat that actually talks to the people that do this research and tells them why they do what they do.
All the cats I've ever owned have removed their collars faster than I've put them on! Claws out, paws under the collar, lying on their backs a couple of tugs & the collar is off over their heads & then they either walk off ignoring the collar or picking it up & play fighting with it before leaving it in the middle of the muddiest place they can find in the garden, Also you left out frogs, rats,bats & huge moths in the list of gifts! CATS? I love 'em & have 2 at the moment
My dad's cat got caught by his collar running from a dog. I will never put one on my cat. Its dangerous. They can get it caught on stuff and end up stuck hurt or dead.
My cat has removed every collar too...even when I removed the bell. (I only buy the quick release kind cuz I don't want him to get hurt so those collars are easy for him to get out of.) He's funny because we live in the country so he gets some outdoor time each day. He waits (sneaky thing) until I let him out and within minutes he removes the collar and leaves it on the porch. 😂😂
I've heard that -excessive- kneading is related to being taken from their mom too soon.
At about 8 to12 weeks our kittens came to us for attention and contact. Independent from the fact that they always had food available.
A friend had this story: At 5 weeks mom taught the kittens how to hunt. At 8 weeks she brought them to the house (from the barn) to teach them how to beg.
I've had a Bengal for 9years now. I must say he is very smart and become family. Oh my Lions Tigers@and Bears
not true, it's both a reaction of joy and stress (they use it for self soothing), the sucking on things like your ears or fingers and other soft objects is a sign they were taken away from their mothers to early. a kitten should not be leaving it's mother until at least 8 weeks old, breeders will take them away at 5 weeks.
My wife breeds British exotics and Ragdolls and NEVER allows a kitten to go to a new home under 12 weeks and if it’s particularly small even longer
All our cats n kittens need every night on the couch
Exactly. This video was make by someone with shallow knowledge. This is shown by by the stupid advice of putting a ring on your cat.
My cat kneads occasionnally, and he lived with his mommy the first 3 years of his life.
Trixie has some slightly annoying habits that stem from her need for entertainment and attention. For example, she has noticed that 1) the fascinating red dot comes from the laser pointer 2) she can't activate the pointer on her own 3) if she bothers a human enough, they will eventually resort to the laser to distract her. She also tends to chew on computer cables when bored. I've tried cat repellent, anti nail biting lacquer, and foil tape on the cables, to no avail.
But she is also totally adorable and clearly loves being around me, even if she sometimes shows her love by biting.
There are bite resistant braided USB cables. Not the usual braided ones, my cats love those and chew them up in no time but steel or some kevlar like composite braid
Same goes for my tabby Cookie. Is Trixie a tabby?
@@niverahamed8920 Heh, sounds like my late tabby Molly. She'd chew anything long and thin - all her favourite toys were on a string. I even miss the way she'd sometimes sneak up and pounce my embroidery while I was busy working, because thread. She was a wonderful little cat.
@@neuralmute aww she was really adorable indeed and I’m sorry for your loss. You should get yourself two more kittens. You’ll be happy 🤎
@@niverahamed8920 She was indeed a beautiful girl, grey and black spotted with wonky eyes like David Bowie's - one pupil was always bigger than the other, from when she was a tiny kitten. There was nothing wrong with her vision according to her vet, she just had strange looking eyes.
And yes, I'm currently prepping to head to the shelter - hopefully next week! - and find another furball who needs a home and a human who will love them forever! 🥰
When I was a kid my cat would frequently escape the house when the door was opened. I would be sent to bed knowing I was most likely waking up to a dead mouse on my pillow. It didn't always happen cause he sometimes wouldn't come back until the next day. But a lot of the nights he did come back. Looking back now knowing what it meant, I do appreciate the sentiment. But I am so glad I haven't woken up to dead mice in over 30 years.
my cat gets so scared of the sink she jumps onto my back and scratches up my back before hugging me hiding her face on my neck… it’s honestly kinda cute but I make sure not to have her in the bathroom while the sink is on because she hyperventilates as well
Mine is the exact opposite, she loves it in all three sinks and playing with the water from the tap leaving muddy paw prints everywhere!
Oh my goodness, poor kitty baby and your poor back!! Our two fur baby boys love the sink, but are mortally afraid of the washing machine. One tries to climb my body, claws out, up to my head, if he's too near when I turn it on. I sympathize!
Yeah, they're a whole different animal. And possess more distinct individual personalities than dogs. I love 'em both. 😻🐶
Our cat treats different people differently, as far as "craving attention". With her owner, she's the typical "aloof, can't let her see me being desperate" type. With me, she'll constantly climb into my arms to demand pets. But if Momma gets up to leave the room, Tiny Tina will jump away to go follow/inspect, will wait outside the bathroom door, or otherwise show that she's worried to everyone but Momma. If she leaves the house, Tina will be absolutely all over me, acting like she's been abandoned and is desperate for attention and love. When Momma gets back, she launches herself from my arms, goes to the door, waits for it to open... and then walks off. We joke that she sees my roommate as "Momma" or "Owner", and me as a "sibling" or "fellow pet", but I know my roommate feels bad and jealous about the affection the cat openly shows me.
Sadly, Tiny Tina went missing last week. The back door wasn't properly latched, and the wind blew it open. We think she pushed past the screen door and it closed behind her, trapping her outside, and she wandered off in search of shelter and got lost. She was acting perfectly normal around 3 AM, but when it was time to feed her at 10 AM, she was nowhere to be found. We've been calling every shelter and vet we can find, have reported her to the police and the Humane Society, have been putting up posters, have set up a couple "shelter boxes" with towels and my shirts and her shed fur, have been trying to keep food and water available (which is difficult with the cold)... We're really scared. She's never been allowed outdoors, so we're hoping her instincts will be enough to keep her safe until she can find her way back to us.
We've even gotten prank calls and scammers contacting us, though we've gotten a couple kind words of encouragement as well. If you're ever putting up posters about a lost animal, be aware that there are some evil people who will try to take advantage of you. They'll claim to have found your pet, and they'll want you to call and give them a "verification number" that you get by text, but it's actually them trying to break into your accounts. Ask them to text a picture of your animal, it'll be obvious if it's the same one from your poster or a stock photo of another animal.
If you offer a reward for her safe return, you will get more responses. Put the offer on your posters. If she's wearing tags or has a microchip, put that on your posters too. Good luck for her safe return.
Wanting to drink from the faucet, for me, would also signal that they're not happy with the condition of their water bowl and that you need to be changing it out more often (at least daily if not twice daily) to keep it fresh and appealing.
The two behaviors that most puzzle me is sticking their tongue partway out of their mouth and the random meows that seem to mean nothing (almost as if the cat is just announcing itself as it comes into the room--I've seen that!) and yet they're looking at you like they've just asked a question and are confused as to why you're just sitting there. Not always being able to figure out what your cat wants can be one of the biggest frustrations as a cat owner.
I think my cat is just fascinated with my bathroom. I was able to train her to not jump on-top of the kitchen counter with a spray bottle, so I know cats can learn behavior, but I don't really have a problem with her going into my bathroom besides her licking the sink. She likes to go in the shower too and lay down, lol, I'm assuming because the tile is cold. One time I was laying on the couch and heard the toilet flush, which was strange since I was home alone, so I got up and sure enough she was on the toilet seat flushing the toilet. Couldn't help but laugh at how scared I was. Even though I know the spray bottle would work I don't have the heart to do so over something so minuscule, and just let her do her thing or try to shut the door. With cats, much like humans, you gotta pick your battles :P
Some cats don't trust still water. Only running water. I know someone with 2 Maine Coons like that.
My cat loves his water fountain. They love running water. I took in a pregnant kitty and still have 3 of the litter 15 years later. T
@@amber40494 if they love running water they really love it, but many cats couldn't care less. I've had both varieties but most have been in the "don't care" camp.
My Bella will KNEAD THE AIR. Funny to watch! I always tell her that she has excessive happiness in her paws. 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕
Aweee
I’ve got a woolly fleece “hoodie” which I wear when it is cold to save energy. My cat loves this and can’t wait to knead it.
I have a bunch of Target blankets (idk what to call them they're the soft sofa blankets) and I make a super cozy bed for my cat with them. I laid down on it once and fell asleep lol
My favorite thing about these videos is how much my cat enjoys watching them with me. She loves "Cat TV."
Lol 😂... Cats (all animals, really) are awesome!!! ... I Love 'em!!! 😊...
Cats are pretty smart, my cat knows how doors work without even training it, I think it's because it's observed and learnt from how we open doors and was like 'Aha! So that's how doors work!'. It's also easier for him to grab door handles because he's huge (not like fat)
We had the same thing with our large orange cat. He knew if he reached up and pushed it leaned close to the handle, most of the time the door (old house and didn't latch super great) would pop open. We had ab latch hook to keep it closed until we got around to fixing the latch plate so it closes securely now. So funny
I cannot survive without a cat
I love the middle of the night zoomies from my two kitties. It makes my smile. But then, I’m retired and can sleep in if I want! 😊
My cat LOVED attention. Every single day I would come home from work my cat would run up to meet me. Sometimes she was all the way back in my neighbor's yard, but no matter where she was at she always came running.
Our orange cat would hear the car door close and then jump off the couch and sit in front of the door until the person came in. But the other 2 cats run for the basement when they hear the doorbell cuz it means strangers (and possibly loud kids) are coming in.
thanks for dragging this on for ages....
Mój kot bardzo często pożąda atencji. Zwłaszcza gdy rozmawiam przez telefon lub voicechat, to wrzeszczy do mnie i śpiewa arie operowe. A kiedy po prostu sobie coś robię na komputerze późno w nocy, wchodzi mi praktycznie na głowę i na twarz, ponieważ uważa że musimy już razem iść zasnąć :D
Cats don't understand telephones. They think that you are talking to them, but your body language indicates that you are not focused on them. They are trying to elicit consistent behavior - trying to get your voice & your body to "say" the same thing.
@@lisag-mh5rc nie rozumiesz mnie. On nie woła o atencję osób w telefonie tylko moją, lol.
I don't speak your language & I can't find the option to translate. Do you speak English? It's the only language that I speak.
@@lisag-mh5rc I recommend using translator ;) or learn Polish.
So adorable I'm speechless!
I have two cat; one who is very selectively affectionate, and one who is my literal shadow (which works out cause's he's all black lol). If I'm out of his sight for more than 5 seconds, he HAS to follow me to see where I went. If I'm in my room with the door shut, he's laying right outside of the door until I come out again. I've never had a more friendly cat before in my life lol. My other cat is textbook definition of "I want pets, but only when I say so, and I want EXACTLY 5". Oh you gotta love the duality of owning multiple cats
My cat for sure makes noises as well when he is content, he is really communicative :D
I believe that cat chattering is like "bird calling" or like the way human hunters use a duck call or a turkey call...
I think it's a hunting strategy...
I've had many cats & I have rescued over 30 cats over the years and my opinion is based on my observations thru those several years...
So, that's my 2 cents...lol 😸
I see my Butters was in this video lol!
Never put a bell on your cat’s collar, it drives them crazy!
That's why I love cats they are independent and not pathetic and needy! :D
Litterbox at 3:15 needs their human slaves attention A.S.A.P. 😂😂😂😹😹😹😇😇😇 Thank you so much for this video, cuteness level through the roof ! With learning the answer to things we always wondered about mixed in. Now going to play it again and listen and not watch because cuteness level prevented my brain from understanding what they were saying. 😂😹😇
So, I am at my dads house right now, and I think our cat, Mina, understands English. I was drawing her but she was a lil turkey cat, and I said, "aw, I can't draw her paws" and then she got up. What-
Another weird thing that cats do is rubbing their head against you and things. (I'm only a few mins in the video), but it's because they're making their marks on stuff. If they rub their heads on you, they're telling other cats that you are their human.
My cats lick/bite cardboard and tape sometimes, I kinda love watching it. They don't "eat" the tape, they just lock it. Idk why they like it-
9:43 He looks exactly like my cat Dawgy. My cat passed away. I miss him but, I always run in to video's of cat's that look just like him. ❤😿
We lost our 19 year old on Valentines Day. We will miss him forever.
My cat licks, THEN bites. I always thought he was tasting me to see if I was worth biting, or tenderizing my hand.
Cats kneading is the best thing ever
Great video!!
I had a cat that would always chatter, he never let out a "normal" meow. he wasnt at a window or we didnt have birds. he just always chattered when he meowed. his name was "Little Birdie" but we called him "Birdie" for short :)
My cats DO seek my company.
Well, let me thank you for this video, me and my granddaughter appreciate it!!!🙏😻👌
Wouldn't it make more sense if the "bird noises" were meant to lure prey that's somewhere out of reach into moving closer? Most might not, but I've seen at least one cat who distinctly changes the sounds it makes depending on the sound of the bird it's stalking. Even in the wild, I'm sure there are times when birds land in places a cat knows it can't get to easily even if there's no window in the way, so I feel like the instinct to make those noises would have evolved to potentially help them in that situation.
I thought the same thing when they mentioned "Bird Calls." One cat, the birds seemed to actually answer when it made the 'bird calls'. Of course, the bird may have been saying "Uh, yeah, no buddy. I can see you clearly and I ain't coming down there."
I just rescued two kittens off of the streets, and the girl kitty likes to make biscuits and suckle her brothers teets. Its cute, but its super sad because i know they were weaned way too early. Their momma probably passed away while they were out in the streets. They're the sweetest cats I've ever met and deserve the world. They're also super affectionate and very vocal with me. I am so lucky they chose me 😇❤
I've had a lot of cats and it isn't biting then licking, but more often licking then biting.
My cat is like, leave me alone. No I don’t want to watch Star Wars with you and then like 3 hours later, I can’t get her off my lap. I remember when I had covid. She was especially attentive
I remember my young son phoning me at work, crying. He was so upset. He said. Mom somethings wrong with yoshi. She’s making strange noises. I think she’s sick. I finally asked if she’s looking at a bird. 😂😂😂. He’s now in his 20’s. And we still chuckle over it
Adorable
Interesting 🤔 I always wondered about some of these things.
Thanks for cat's strange behaviors! I've had kitten/cats most of my 70 plus life and have witnessed many of those strange behaviors! The last time my late beloved orange and white Tiger male cat brought me something it was my cellphone since he was an indoor cat. He also used to fetch bottle caps when he was a young cat like a Golden Retriever would a ball and he was as loyal as a dog! He also watched a whole half hour of Animal Planet since he was very smart, too! How about when a cat licks you and then takes a quick bite out of you? A real WTF? moment! LOL Enjoy those precious moments since they don't last forever! Lost my two beloved cats in 2020 plus my middle daughter to this deadly Covid, but have gotten spiritual signs from them on the Other Side since it's all energy! Keep the faith and watch for those signs from the Other side, stay open! "A closed mind is a good thing to lose", the truth!
The only things I can think of at the top of my head that my cat Momo has chewed on is food, toys, and my hair. I can tell she is comfortable around someone and wants their attention when she head butts them in the face.
I don't mind cats burying their waste, but do they gotta dig their way to China? 🤣🤣
Wonderful companions. Security and entertainment 🐱❤️🇦🇺
I call my cats kneading me .. massaging me
👍👍👍Thanks
Licking then biting = taste testing Sleep with one eye open
We have a cat who does crave attention. On his terms! He will actually come up two stairs, then clearly lets me know I need to follow ( me thinking he needs food or wants to go outside). He leads me all the way downstairs and then jumps on the couch where he planned he would be petted by me. Or he does want to eat but wants to be petted while eating.
My cat drinks out of the fish bowl doesn't bother the bata
Mine did too lok
On xmas morning i sat on the couch to watch my daughter open presents, but i smalled something, i got up and sat back down and smelled it again, grab a flashlight and check under the couch, sure enough, cat left a dead Christmas present under the couch next to the tree. So thoughtful.
This video deserves more likes 🐈 lol
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4:35 "Try putting a bell on her collar". Yeah, okay. Go ahead and try. Did that to our cat once when I was growing up. Got lots of teeth and claws for it. Then she immediately bolted out of the house into the backyard and came back a half hour later with no collar or bell on. Never found out how she got it off or where she left it. That was the end of that stupid idea. For the rest of her life she hunted as she pleased, and kept my bed warm at night. Good deal.
Strings are dangerous too. Cats can swallow them. messes with their colon and often die
Good advice Thank you.
My Calico girl loves the red laser
@@karinmagnusongheddar6476 and im the king of pluto
watch where you throw away your dental floss too. I found out the hard way- a very expensive surgery to remove floss from my cat's intestines.
My last cat was amazing , it could feel when i had a bad day, when i cry it would lick my tears and head but me :) love cats
Lol. Cats don't crave attention and affection from their owners. Tell that to my Mimsy....
And my Baby Girl who get mad at me when I go out for more than a quick run, she will slap me, give me the cold shoulder, call me just to bite at me, then after an hour she forgives me! She does not like being left alone when I’m home either!😻😹
The cat fountain/pet faucet is a great idea!
I have had cats all my life. Never once I felt like being ignored. They are actually very social creatures, and they do crave human attention and affection, as well as that of other cats. I feel like they you don't have a good interaction with your cat, there's simply something wrong, either the cat has anxieties from previous experiences or you're doing something wrong. Any creature will eventually love being loved and nourished and cats are no exception
I concur!
@@gabrieldee345don5 dont you mean you conpurrrr?....
sorry.... i'll leave now...
Mine just goes online and orders snacks and toys. Oh yeah and that bite/licking thing too. 🙃😾