21 Things You Should NEVER Do to Your Cat (#3 is 💩)
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Well my cats can't have yarn or string because they'll eat it.
Can you set number to spray water to punish your cat yet the vet said to do that do you think you know more than kindness pet clinic in a vet that is taking care of cats for years
Also for your information our type of cat will not stop clawing you when it's mad until you spray it with water that it will stop over to rather have the cat constantly call you until you bleed to death only way to get her to stop is to spray water
Also a easier said than done to say never skip brushing hair cat fur or cat used to let his pressure then for a long time she refuse to and then until recently brush her so easier said than done
My cats saved my life 3 times. In 2008 i had a series of small heart attacks and the pushed open my95 yr old stepmoms door n woke her up n alerted her n she gave me some nitroglycerin n got me to Hospital. 7 yrs ago mu place burnt. My cats alerted me n led me thru smoke n fire to the door. Ill never mistreat nor let them go.
And the third time?
@@flashbackflip Yes, we're waiting. 😄
Wow!!
My friend's Cat also saved her life. After she saved her's from beiing feral.
Your cat is a real hero
Is it normal to love my cat more than normal?She is my lifeline..She knows 10 minutes before I come home..cats are very special for helping with grief..sadness ..she comes when I cry..everytime..my daughter died my cat is there for me every time always..what a gift from God
Not really. I also love my cat more than anything else, he also knows when fiancee is coming home or atleast close by, and he goes to the door and waits for her
Not at all more than normal. It is normal for what is normal for you. They are indeed very special for coping with grief and just knowing when you need them most. They are very intuitive. My cat was my lifeline also. Your cat is a gift, all cats are. My condolences on your loss. It getting harder and harder to define "normal". As I say, Define Normal. It's like they have a sixth sense, or something near enough to it. Again my condolences to you. I am very sorry for your loss. Light and blessings to you. @sean3352.
If you think it is more than normal than clearly you don't think it's normal.
Hi Christine. I just said that it's not more normal. It is normal. As to whether it's more normal I can't say. My apologies if I offended you.
Whatever you consider normal is normal for you. I can’t imagine loving a cat “too much”. Your cat can be the love of your life, and there’s nothing wrong with that. I’m also very sorry about the loss of your daughter, and glad your cat was there to comfort you, and get you through the darkest days, and that will always be a very special bond you share.
Cats are the most beautiful animals in the world
When my cat scratches furnture , I give a quick sharp "HEY!" and she totally knows she messed up & stops. Love her , she Loves us, Cats are SMART!
for me my cats response when hearing no or off wit a firm voice if theyre ever on my bed knowing theyre not alllowed if dat fails i gently lift them up n place em on de floor
I agree @@chrisgomez1840
Being a multiple cat parent and an avid cat fan/owner since I was a child these tips were not a surprise at all to me. I've had many a cats in my lifetime and cannot imagine life without at least one cat in my home.
I agree with you!!! I have 10 cats, 4 indoors and 6 outdoors. The indoors you can control them better than the outdoors. I give my cats try and can cat food daily. The 2 of the indoors wants also a treat, the other two have tantrums if there is not food in their plates. The outdoors i cannot cutch them, but they eat dry and normal food like us, also can cat food (too many for one can) anyway some of then they like meat, some they like dry food and same can cat food. I never have less than 6-7 cats. They are my life!!!
My son's cat had a bowl of mil every morning. She lived to be 22 years old!
@lem4109 Hi not sure what is a bowl of mil... Did you mean...milk?
Wanna try it to my cats, I love cats ty😺♥️
My cat just loved to cuddle. I would tell him “Close you eyes” and he would, and fall asleep in my arms. He loved snuggling and we sometimes napped together. He has crossed over but someday I will again snuggle with my Yogi.
My cat demands cuddles in bed. If she wants a nap she will impale me until I either give in or protect my legs so she can't get to them. She would keep me in the bed all day if she could
That’s sad.
@@desmondallindrallintscmint7479Sad? 💀
I feel your pain, loosing a friend is the worst, 💕🌈🐈🐈⬛
I am sorry for your loss. I lost my cat Midnight almost 3 years ago. I know one day she and I will be together again. You and Yogi will snuggle again one day.
I had a marvelous cat I named Emile He had an amazing intelligence & personality and I got him into modeling. He got chosen to be on a box of Purina Cat Chow and we got featured in a Chicago newspaper and got interviewed on the CBS news in Chicago. Emile even taught himself to turn off the light with a flick of the light switch. What a love!
That is cool & I believe you! You should see “ the brothers “” I got recently 😍
God’s animals are outright amazing and especially in how they all teach something more about love.
You can certainly say that again! Sometimes I think these precious animals, both wild and domestic, understand the true meaning of 'Love' better than we humans do!
I thank God every day! 💜
My cat has told me if I point my finger at him and say no he turns his head to the side and hits my finger with his paw 😊
I forgot something on the stove and my cat came into the front room and notified me! 🐈
I love my kitty. I took him in when a friend from Church lost her home. That was back in 2012 or 13. My Mother was still alive when I got him. She left us in Dec 2014. He is around 13-14 years old now. He imprinted on me immediately, I fell in love with him immediately. I nearly left him myself in 2015, heart disease.
In Feb 2016 I had bypass surgery and was not able to come home for 4 weeks. He was so happy to see me that I didn't think he would ever stop purring or laying in my lap. He's my best friend and companion. He is the very best gift anybody has ever given me. I don't consider myself a pet owner. I consider myself the lucky recipient of a very loving being. He makes me smile and laugh. I make he knows I love him each and everyday.
Oh, he's a great mouser. They get in the house, they don't stand a chance.
Additionally to the yarn: Avoid tinsel in christmas time. That stuff is a cat killer.
My two cats are fine sharing the same litter box. And they free feed every single day without issue at all. They’re even on the smaller side
Same here 😇🤝
I joined. The same story with my cats.
Maybe out of necessity. Our cats want different litter box for poo and pee.
I’m new, I listen to the video:taught me a lot about being a cat mom thank you
I have 4 rescue cats that are kept indoors. They have scratch pads, climbing towers and get the best natural dry foods. They will NOT eat canned food at all. I have tried different brands and they will NOT touch it. They do get and eat some of the Greenies treats. Two of the cats sleep on my bed with me. They are my family.
So essentially you’re doing the fact opposite of what this video said by not giving your cat a moisture rich wet meal with meat?
@@TimothyLittleton-en5zqone of mine refuses wet too. What do you suggest? Forcefeeding them??
My cats won't eat wet food either (or anything with salmon in it). If I buy the small tins with meat and gravy they might lick the gravy off. If I give them the pate, they leave it there to get dried out.
So, to make sure they get moisture, I have two pet fountains. They enjoy drinking when the water is moving.
And they love sharing their litter box. They ignore the second one.
Well it depends on the situation. Maybe these cats (remember they're rescue cats) were exposed to just one type of food. We don't know the entire story. There are ways to get cats moisture in their digestive systems, it just takes some exploring to see what works best for them and the cat parent. It's called trial and error.@@TimothyLittleton-en5zq
A pet fountain is a great idea.@@TimothyLittleton-en5zq
When my tortoiseshell kitty was still little I trained her to accept a harness to take me for a stroll. It was very cute as she would pick up feathers discarded by pigeons & magpies. Lacey would proudly carry the feather until she found the next one. Drop the one from her mouth & pick up the new one. When she was almost all grown up I let her go outside on her own. I felt very proud of her when she brought me feathers. I have a whole collection, unfortunately, Lacey is no longer interested in feathers. The order of the day is now mice, bats & birds, also the odd earthworm.
I also have a Tortoiseshell named Lacey. I adopted her from a Petsmart. That was her name and I kept it.
Wow. Some interesting...gifts? lol. Miss those feathers. Cats....Gotta love'em lol.
Cats are my favorite animal!
I’m sure it’s not good for all cats, but mine stayed nice and healthy with free feeding. Lived 20+ years and stayed a perfect weight
My cats are old too and I wouldn't switch at this point.
Ditto! Mine are both 16 and have been free fed (almost) their whole life@@i-a-g-r-e-e-----f-----jo--b
My shelter cat that I had adopted 2 days before. He got a urinary blockage which is life threatening. He was free-fed at the shelter with dry kibble. He gets only wet food now No more blockage!
@@catherinecarella2928 There is special food for that too like Purina Pro Plan Adult Urinary Health. One of mine is on it and although he eats some free feeding for my other 6, it is really made to dissolve crystals. It also does not require a prescription.
@@catherinecarella2928 I just got a kitten been reading up on everything kitten.I havent had a chance to take her into the vets yet,but will soon.Does hard food only make urinary blockage or can wet food too?Mines already on wet but sometimes as a snack I give her hard like in-between meals if there's a long wait.If hard is not good at all I'll find a wet snack too .Oh if you have any other suggestions or advice I'd appreciate it.😊
🐱🐱🐱🐱🐱🐱 ..... I am a proud mommy of three 3️⃣ beautiful cats... And they are my life... 😂😂😂🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤ .. I am so happy to hv my cats babies in my life... God bless all my 3 cuties...
We have a litter Robot for our cat. He uses it regularly, but he also goes outside. Polo is a demanding critter, not like the previous kitties of our lives.😆❤
My cat has informed me that trying to make her wear a collar is something I should never, ever, do. She advises that making her wear a harness is something I should never do either. She is adamant that putting her in a carrier and transporting her somewhere is definitely something I should never do. First and foremost though, she absolutely insists that medicating her everyday is the ultimate thing that I should never, ever, EVER, do!
I'm sure if cats could write they would make an even longer list of things to never do! 😹
This sounds like my cat, too.
My cat also believes that it's my duty to allow him to bite me hard enough to draw blood. He gets VERY angry if I avoid his teeth.
@@ghostwriter1415cats do have a voice, they just dont speak human, the cat might have just told him that its a bad thing by avoiding it or hissing whenever it comes to it.
I take good care of my cat and do everything that you say but once a year, I have not taken it to the vet because she does not travel. She won’t go in in the carrier and she won’t go in the car and I can’t force her she’s an indoor cat that I take care of exactly like you said.
@@ghostwriter1415 I’m sorry, but what you’re stating is kind of ignorant and offensive. How can you say that someone has a materialistic soul and isn’t responsible enough for an animal or child?Because of the medication? That’s a very negative statement to make. Our late cat needed medication because of his thyroid illness. Without it, he would die. Same goes for people. What would you do if it was your loved one?
Yay! Pippen the little black cat! Very cute indeed! 🐈⬛
The main problem with lactose is diarrhea. There's lactose free milk though, which is safe for cats. Also, a lot of cheeses are very low in lactose ( like parmesan) - Yoghurt also can be beneficial. We have one cat that absolutely loves cheese and another, who insists on his portion of greek yoghurt every day. Note that you only should give small amounts though. For our cheese eater, it's 3-5 small bite sized chunks (every now and then, not every day ), for our yoghurt cat, he gets a tablespoon per day max. Yoghurt is also great to mix in medication, if they need some.
How do type so long
When my cat was on antibiotics, our vet told us to hide the pills in cubes of cheddar.
I have my Jackie Sassy she is a black cat and she is registered to be a emotional support animal for my autistic we love Jackie she is a sweet loving cat and with joy her everyday
I have 5 cats, so this is helpful - My mom always forces my cat too snuggle.
Glad it's helpful! 🐈
If got 4 cats* "*
5 cats too!!❤
When i snuggle with my cat and she is done, what i always do is gently place her on the floor or couch myself so she knows that I know she is done and won't force her. As a result she gives me lots of snuggles.
I have had multiple cats over time. I never forced cuddles, but my last cat he forced cuddles
All five my cats informed me that I must keep the kibble bowl FULL AT ALL TIMES, even at 3am. I must purchase a filtration s
& constant running water bowl. I must scoop all 15 litter boxes, 20 times a day. I must have freshly cooked plain chicken, with gravy avaliable at all times. Same with poultry organs. Lastly, I must have a heated blanket ready for them at all times for naps... & maybe a 2hr cat friendly youtube video playing.
Wow, talk about demanding bosses lol. That takes it to a whole new level, lol. I'd be asking for a paws up raise lol.
My cat use to use her nails while playing, but we tought her not to, by gently showing that her nails should stay inside while talking to her. She listened and understood it.
How did you do that?
coolios. me too! I've 3 (or they have me) and they like to knead on some of the softest parts, inner arms, neck. you know. just gently lifting their claws (out of my perforated skin) has changed their behavior almost immediately. I don't get claws anymore either. it was gentle and of course i love their attention.
How did u do that ? I need to learn it
@frayneashley1477
@ayrabatool6649
To teach cats, it requires patience. Try to teach them as you would teach a child. Show them what you don't like, and act like it upsets you, and show them what you are ok with while acting like it. And after they listen just reward them for listening.
And do the same again until it works. Your cat will learn it.
My cats learned to sit down and wait for their food, learned not to go to places, for example not walk under the christmas tree etc...
Also. every time when you are there and seeing that the cat does what you taught them, give them positive feedback, like: "you are so clever". They love that, and they will cooporate more and more in the future. Especially if you give them some treats too if they do what you ask.
Also, while interacting, they learn how to train you :)
My five Cats had Semi Skimmed milk every day ..they all lived 23 years ..❤
Thank you for sharing these Never Do to Your Cat topics. As always your channel is beyond exceptional!
I had heard that, because they are the descendants of the Sabre toothed tiger, running water is best for your cat to drink. I use a water fountain for cats and my cat is on dried food diet but would drink upto 2 litres of water per every week. I can thoroughly recommend getting one of these.
I have 4.😊 ( 5 cats though).
That is good to know. I will have to keep that in mind for when I get a new kitty later this year. Thank you for sharing that.
Thank you for posing this video. A lot of good people who love their kitties and think they are providing a great life, may not know about some of these things, and are unintentional causing harm or suffering.
I agree with all your tips besides free feeding, I have had multiple cats now and they do self regulate especially with a quality dry food. I had no idea about the yarn!
some cats are fine with free feeding, others are not.
I believe cats are very much like us in the ways that are complicated ... like I have a cat who adopted me yrs ago and she has maintained the same healthy eating habit for 8 yrs.
I pore a scoop dry food for her in the morning, and throughout the day until dinner, she periodically takes small breaks from picking on me, sleeping, or spying on my recently adopted cat who is so lovable and quick to cuddle 😅
To eat small portions of her own choosing...
However, I miss cuddley Kitty, I mentioned... she'd eat 3 × her body weight if it was available within her reach...
So I think it's wise to feel each cat out or any animal , treating them as a conscious, living, individuals with their own wants , needs, tastes... and coexist accordingly, hopefully, with each other's well-being
In mind
I too fed my cats a quality dry cat food. Please look into a moist food to replace the dried food. Kidney failure is a real threat if fed dried food as main course. Many vets in good faith built a business selling dried food. Some choose to keep their retail business. They ignore the dried food issues. Science diet was my food of choice. I was told it was top on list by a vet. Now Science diet makes a special line for kidney failure instead of switching to making wet food in place of dried.
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@@camilleenglish8288 Instead of asking a vet, do YOUR OWN research...cats are carnivores, have you ever even read the ingredients on the bag of your science diet cat food. You're correct in giving cats wet food at least once a day, but science diet....
This is something every cat owner should have posted somewhere to familiarize themselves with this information. I have had cats all my life, I am 66 now, and some of these things I didn’t know regarding my best friend and baby boy. If you have a cat be sure to listen to all 21 things you should never do to your cat. Thanks for the information!
Look, I'm gonna sometimes force cuddle my cats. Sometimes they are having a bad reaction to outside stimuli and resist it, but then really relax into it after a few seconds or a minute. If they struggle to leave though, of course I am going to let them, and if they need space, I give them space. That's my favorite internet meme.
Thank you for your suggestions 😊❤ I Love my Cat's very, very much!😊
My two cats free feed and regular visits to the vet show they are at their weight for their age. This is more of a cat to cat basis.
Thanks for sharing!! That’s a very good List of do’s & Don’ts. I’ve never been Without a Cat but I didn’t know that one about yarn- it makes sense & as we live out in the country he does go in & out as he pleases but that Would be very dangerous in the city. Not too old (or Good) to learn somethin new!! ❤
Yarn, string, rubberbands can wrap around the intestines.
Thank you so much we never know enough about how to take care of our babies especially our kitty babies. Have a great day!! JV
There's actually a very good alternative to washing a cat that most people have in their house. Take a somewhat scratchy cloth and get it moist with water, then scrub anything sticky that the cat can't get out of his fur. That's what I've done sometimes, because a wet cloth bothers them a lot less than a bathtub washing. Cat shampoo being kept for cases where this fails, it leaves the option of a bath if a simple wet cloth fails. The kitty I have right now hates washing and made a sad face last time, so it's reserved for only if he has something really icky that doesn't come off easily or once when he got a terrible smell on him. He's a lot happier without being wet every month like some cats are. Washing can still be ok if you reserve it for the rare cases when every other option fails, and if you cuddle the kitty and keep it warm until it dries off a bit, it will reduce how stressful washing is. Mine hasn't needed washed in almost a year, and really only needs grooming help for his fluffy fur shedding and sometimes his food getting on him. If he manages to get sticky cat food on his head, he has trouble cleaning it and might not wiped off a little, which he doesn't complain about so much because a scratchy cloth is similar to his tongue.
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Omg how do you type so long
Excellent advice. My cats liked having a face massage with a barely damp washcloth.
@@andreaparker456 I just type what I'm thinking, same as when I speak it. The only issue is trying to avoid text walls and paragraph it if I say more. Nobody likes the text walls.
Separate your cat's food and water. Put the water, always fresh daily of course, in a completely different location. Use a vessel that is easily monitored so you can see how much water your cat is drinking.
Add a second bowl of water in another location. My cats always drank more water from the bowl in the bathroom.
My water is separated from her food. I use only elevated cat bowls for food and water. Water is charged daily or more often. Since 8 weeks old she always drinks plenty of water.
Thank you for this advice it is very helpful 😊
Useful advice, thanks!
Great advice. A mama cat dumped out during an economic downturn eventually ended up in my neighborhood across the street. I would go over to feed her and as I saw a car coming I put up my hand ✋ Stop mama cat, she immediately sat down and waited for me. She had a litter but it was the next litter I got her to come into my yard and eventually into the first room, inside the door, the dining room, since it was closed off to the house per se she settled into enjoying being very pregnant. I created a simple box two sides cut off, blankets in the box but her favorite was.
The big beach towel I had that draped the box with plenty of fresh air and visibility. I made sure she had two bowls of fresh water everyday along with her food. Happy Cat. She had seven healthy beautiful kitties, great mom and when they finally open their eyes she paraded them around the kitchen (I was cooking) showing me her pride and joys. Then off she would head to my bedroom where she could crawl under the bed stretch out and seven little tails wiggling back and forth followed mama cat to get their dinner. We didn’t have problems finding forever homes for them,except the one I wanted and knew no one would take. It was my beautiful black kitties I knew no one would take. New parents would come in to see the litter and I would pass them the kitties. My black kitty would leave my lap pass to the new lap and they would put her on the floor. When the day of visitors was over I took my black cat and two or three followered me into my bedroom where I put them on the bed so they could play and cuddle. Every night when I came in from work I would pick up my black sweety and tell her she was going to be my cat, I had to offer her to others or the lady of the house would get upset. One day, I said I am keeping my black kitty and she is best mates with out black and white kitty who I know has been promised. She has not returned and if she can’t take her then me and kitty want her to stay with us. That is how it turned out, with the help of our Angels and Guardians we became a very close family. They were sisters in the womb, in kitten hood and as growing young adults. They both became my comfort kitties when I suddenly had to have heart surgery. The one thing left off this list is if a kitty is mates with or born together if possible try to adopt them together. It was the first thing my new veterinarian told me, how smart it was that I adopted them together. Especially since I didn’t have any family around during their years with mr when I was working remotely. That’s the other thing the two of them keep each other close, protected, and adapt easily as I moved from place to place three or four times. Blessings to all who can raise two kitties as together they remain happy and healthy in the security of being together with their human. I raised my kitties with hand signals which they responded to very well. I never shouted or even thought to stick my finger in their face to scold them (which rarely happened). . I made sure they knew they couldn’t get on the counter tops or eating tables and was careful around kitchen hot appliances. . Simply hand signals talking to them and that was all that was needed. I did have two litter boxes after they got older. They both traveled well to see the vet and everyone at the clinic loved them. I think this message is too long but I wanted to add number 22 Adopt Two Kittie Mates when possible. I never comment on the Pet videos although I start my day off with the joy of finding a new pet video that makes me happy and I feel uplifted at how kind most of these volunteers and Vet Rescue Organizations are so willing to take a chance on a tiny kitten only days old picked up off the wet street and taken to this vet rescue center. Wrapped in his car blanket, he brought the little tiny kitty in and Vet looked up into this man’s face and said we’ll do everything to save her but she’s had rough start. She wouldn’t have lasted another few hours on the street. The man nodded and they went to work getting her warm, hydrated, and then some tepid liquid food she gobbled up almost too fast. The man held her in his blanket as the vet took vitals and examined her. Then he got to feed this new little life barely having a chance until he scooped her up. He came back every spare minute he had to help with her care and pray for her recovery. The vet finally told him one day he thought she was going to pull through with her strength and determination. Eventually this man who lived alone and had a busy job wanted to adopt her, the vet smiled as she climbed into his arms and promptly fell asleep. She had found her forever home with this wonderful man who needed her as much as she needed him in mutual love and caring. That’s my happy ending this day. (My phone gets funky and some times don’t write out what I type.
I hope you won the you tube longest comment competition.😁
Quite a story but worth reading❤
A wonderful comment. It is a long comment but well thought out and put together. Like you I also love pet videos that make me happy.
A good reminder for all cat lovers and owners. Myself included. I lost my cat a few years ago but intend to get another cat(adopt) near summers' end. Cats rock!!
I am so sorry for your loss. I know that you will see your cat again on the other side when you pass, your cat will be one of the first spirits waiting for you. Sending you all my blessings, love and light from Australia! Cheers 🥂😅🇦🇺❤
Hi @chickadee.1232, Thank you for that. I talked to a psychic, she told me my Midnight was with me and isn't leaving. I do believe what you said, I will see my cat again when I pass. Yes you're right, my cat will be one of the first spirits waiting for me. Thank you again for what you said, it is much appreciated. My blessings, love and light back to you from Canada! cheers. P.S. Do you like Kylie Minogue? She is my favourite singer and has helped me much with her music and positivity. Have you experienced any losses? Your reply brought me to tears, a combination of sadness and joy.@@chickadee.1232
Great Video! Thanks for sharing :)
Wow really thank you for these!
You forgot: don't give your cat chocolate.
Yes! There are many more things that could have been added to the list.
Exactly! Also never even start giving them people food, period. They are deathly allergic to anything in the onion family (this includes garlic)!
@@terriwetz6077 In general yes, but our cat loved onion slices from dry packet soups. Probably because of the smell. I believe after the preparation of those soups onion lost its bad features. Well, she lived 20¼ years and seemed to be happy and healthy. Again, in general, it's a good rule about onion, garlic etc.
I had a cat who loved pickled beets. Another enjoyed strawberry cheesecake (Sarah Lee only!)
Yes chocolate and certain plants like poinsettias. @@ThePurringJournal
This is very helpful. I know a lot about cats, but not all. I have 4 male cat's they are indoors, but I also have a family of 3, mama, baby, and no dot are the names I have named them. I've lived here for 6 years and have been taking care of the wild cat family since I moved in. Mama had 5 kittens total, but 3 of them had disappeared. It's hurt me when they disappeared because I know, I just know what happened with them. The total cat's I have outside is 6. They eat well every day. I make sure of that. I am disabled and I only get my SSI to live on, but I always make sure they ALL have food. If that mean I don't eat one night, they do, they are special to me.
I commend you for your dedication to making sure that your animals are fed. , even before yourself. Your cats are outdoor cats though and it is natural instinct to hunt. They will eat Mice ,small rodents,etc. If you feed an outdoor cat continuously, I like it as an indoor cat, it will come to depend on that ,and not hunt by natural instinct. Of course, if you're in an environment that Does not possibly Have outdoor food available for them? Then you should definitely feed them.I'm just saying, make sure you don't enable them to be able to hunt by themselves by constantly feeding them when they are outdoor cats and it is their natural instincts to hunt and feed themselves!
Is it possible to provide a safe space for kittens at least till they are big enough?
so HAPPY you made this. i pray every cat owner WATCHES THID
When my husband passed. I was crying, she put a paw on my back and one onmy shoulder. Then purred by my ear..so conforting.m
Like others, I listen to my cats’ desires and don’t force my wants on them.
The string thing is serious, my one cat found a long piece of string in a bag and started chewing it. When I noticed, I immediately started pulling it out (literally was pulling it out of his stomach). They can’t break it or cut it so they just keep swallowing more and more.
The only thing I disagree with is not using some type of deterant for bad behavior. A spray bottle is okay. Your cat will never learn it's unwanted behavior otherwise.
A citrus spray works well. cats don't like anything that smells like oranges or lemons. Water though many don't like it isn't always effective.
Thanks for the tips.
Great video, esp for new cat owners. My parents got their first cat recently, and this is really good advice.
Weekly brushing my cat is new to me. My cat's coat is fine, I only brush her when there's something stuck. Same goes with bathing, I've never seen any reason to do it, and since cats hate it so much, why would I.
There's not usually a need to bathe cats as they take care of this themselves. But there might be a time once in a blue moon or so when a cat bath is needed.
Ty. My husband always saying oh he doesn’t need wet food because he has dry food. I grew up with cats & always gave wet & dry.
#7 - FEEDING YOUR CAT ONLY DRY KIBBLE - IS THE NUMBER ONE BAD PROBLEM. Please listen to my story the poster of the video said that your cat will get a dry nose and mouth but that is not all he will get that is dry. My cat's intestines got dry because my vet was SO BAD and didn't ASK OR STOP ME FROM DRY FOOD OR TELL ME any different even after the intestines got dry and I had to spend $4,000 on a surgery for a piece of the cat's bowel to be removed. my vet was so stupid they still didn't ask me what I was feeding the cat, and I continued on a dry diet until I read somewhere online that it was the worst diet cats could ever be on. Please feed your cat wet food!!!! I don't care how expensive it is, the worst wet food on Earth is better than the most expensive dried food. Dried food also leads to obesity and diabetes in male cats that are older especially. THIS GOES FOR DOGS TOO!!! No animal shpuld eat processed carbs for every meal!!!! Please save yourself the trouble of losing your friend to diabetes. I had a dog that had diabetes and we were able to give it insulin. I tried to give insulin to a cat and it was almost impossible because a cat has a different system when it comes to insulin it's more like a rat then a small mammal like a dog is. Just whatever you do please give your cat wet food. Don't end up like me and have to beg and borrow from family and friends to keep your cat alive and have to do a surgery that costs thousands. My cat almost died and it was all preventable..... I left that vet by the way after they failed to even ask what I was feeding the cat even after the surgery. Thank you for reading my TED Talk
@kukulcanessalm6257 wow!! Sorry you & your cat had to go through that. I've grown up with cats. My mom used to feed all the neighborhood cats, too. I always saw her buying the wet food & she would teach me about the different textures of wet cat food. Every day, I saw her give the cat a can of wet food. Ty for sharing your story
Thank you for your story. It is remarkable but fantastic your cat survived I am glad your cat survived. That vet should have their license revoked. Permenantly. It sounds like they just wanted your money with no regard for your cats well being and health over all. As for dry kibble yes it can cause problems but in some moderation, occasionally mixed with wet food it is not so bad. Some times wet food alone is good, but so is dry food. The good and best kinds are ones you can get from a veterinarians practice. It's good to know you left that particular vet. I am sorry you both had to go through all that. Feeding them only wet food can create problems too. I advise anyone with pets in general to avoid the pet food at the grocery store. Yes it's cheap but very bad for them, because it's cheaply made with poor nutrition.@@kukulcanessalm6257
I've always fed my cats wet and dry I also only give them Pate' because they won't eat the bits and only lick the gravy off of the other kind. All of my kitties live long lives. 17 to 20+ years so far. I have never not had a cat. I just LOVE THEM ALL!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
❤❤🎉😊 Yes, I have my cats always to go to the doctor get them taken care of and yes, brother. I understand what you mean. My 3 babies and one of my babies. Having babies is so adorable to me. I'm not just a mother. I'm a Grandma. So I make sure they eat good. And be healthy and a little change every day or sometimes. But it'll be changed so they her future kittens won't have no problem at all. Thank you for the message of Ca
My cat Richard was originally my sister's cat. At one point he accidentally ate a christmas ribbon. My sister had to take him to the vet to get it surgery removed
Wow, poor Richard! 😿 I hope he's doing well now.
A friends cat ate some tinsel from the Christmas tree. A day, or so, later he had colorful tinsel protruding. 🤣
@@jannywanny2201 Oh no only now am I remembering having to pull dental floss out of my cat lolol. I threw it in the trash and everything I"m not that big a slob the cat was just silly. It's sad I have so many more fun pet memories then memories of my ex who was always so mean. The only holiday I'd ever have to worry about being lonely with an animal is if my dog would run away on 4th of July other then that they never just bail on you on New Years or take off with the tax refund to Vegas solo and brag about the male strippers they hung out with after their show. Not even a velociraptor or shark would do that to you.
Caturday & Pawsome so bad they're hilarious. Love it lol. Loved the video also. Somethings I knew but some I didn't know. All Around a good educational video.
One cat that I had was named socks and he was a outsider cat so I always let him out but then one day he never came back I was very sad because he was the cutest cat I ever had so a lot of months later I got two new cats that I named trick and treat and ever since I still loved socks ❤.
These misunderstanding and harmful behaviours that owners are having you mentioned in the video are everything i did learning before while i was in training in SPCA, which these are common advice by the vets or any behavioural trainers, not all owners believe they are necessary to follow...
i always met owners that tend to modify the life for the cat that since they "own" and "raise" tge cat, they urge the cat to follow human living cycle and all sort of nonsense stuff you find crazy...sleep time, rules to follow like staying in a cage instead of soft bed...etc...
that is very weird. Especially with crazy sleep times. Considering that all cats are nocturnal. For the health and well being of the cat all cat parents need to follow what the vets and experts say. Grant it there are some who don't know what they're talking abou t or don't care. But most do care. Taking care of any animal is a big responsibility, if it's you're first time and you're not sure what to do' reach out to pet rescues, ASPCA or in my case OSPAC(Ontario Canada), vets. etc.
😸👍👍thank you for this great info
My cat Kiara is very behaved and knows right from wrong. As such she would make sure she knows what she's doing.
indeed they're smart! I love visiting the community cats at my area when im free. they alw come =)
Wow that is one smart kitty. They are very smart indeed and many don't see that or give it any recognition. Kiara you rock! I love that name.
Thanks for mentioning that declawing any cat is horrible.
Totally illegal here, for at least 25 years, and I thought it was basically outlawed by the 1970s. I thought it was banned in all Western countries at least?!
Make sense! Thank you
Very good video. Thanks
Cats are clean and so smart! Also very loving. I have three.
My cats are both fixed, of course, but even so occasionally my male cat will bother my female cat in a way that causes her distress. They were both kittens from the same litter so it is more brother/sister behavior. But I still have to yell at him telling him a firm "No." The yelling used to be a lot worse but I dont do it any more. Nowadays he gets it fine, he rarely picks on her now but if I do see him doing it, all I have to do is look at him and he stops it. He still loves me just fine.
Dee Dee may have been bigger then Dexter but that doesn't mean she didn't need to learn her place. Dexter + Dee Dees friends = new age for humanity.
Thank you it helped me so much❤
THANKS A WORLD ❤ VALUEABLE INFORMATION ❤
Topic request: how to train my cat to use the scratching post.
She has 3 of them but doesn't use them, instead she sharpens her claws on my furniture. I've introduced her to the scratching post, but after 1 sniff she walked away and has had no interest since.😐
I had that issue. When I’d catch them scratching the furniture, I’d gently boop on the nose (like mom cats do) say no firmly, pick them up and bring them to the scratchy post, set them down and bring their paws up to the post and simulate scratching and say good girl/boy in a positive praising voice. It only took a few times and they got it. No yelling, and be gentle, firm, and consistent.
Also, try different styles of scratchy surfaces. I have posts w/hemp rope, carpet, wood, cardboard scratchers. My current cat loves the cardboard and carpet ones. My previous pair loved the rope, carpet posts and cardboard scratchers.
Thanks for your kind reply and advice. My previous cat left the furniture alone and always used the carpet scratching post. He took to it like a duck to water, as soon as he saw it, didn't need any training.
My current cat 🐈 has 3 scratching posts, 2 carpet and 1 rope post, but prefers the furniture. It's interesting how each cat has a different personality!😺
Welp I already messed up with number 1😂 but he ALWAYS snuggles with me when I don’t want to either 😂
I don’t even have one cat but I’m still watching this. 😂😂😂😂
You need a kitty cat. No home is complete without one :)
@@chelljackson9780 I know but my parents say we we move in to a house.
Hey Hi, thanks for this one. ❤
I feel lucky to have found your channel! 🍀
Great video thankyou purrrrrr ❤
I have 2 cats who just turned 1 yr old. We let them roam downstairs a couple of times a day for exercise and for them to look out the backyard patio. Although I'm not trying to scare them, trying to get them to go back up in their room can sometimes be exhausting. I try to pick up my orange cat Zeus but he runs pass and through me which causes me to chase him and raise my voice. All is well in the end as he forgives me with loving kisses.
I have 1 living cat still and 17 I know all too well as the door was open while me and I think my grandmother were talking and the cat snuck out and stood beside the car tire, we were able to get him back in the house though, unharmed as well. Since then I been worried about whether I left the door open when leaving the house and if oreo(the cat) has gotten out by accident, which is never has happened again thankfully
What do you do when you have 2 cats that force YOU to snuggle! True true.... lol
LOL...too funny 🤣. Mine is a 2 year old eag doll siamese mix, he is like a kid, everything I'm on the phone, that's when Cottonball thinks he NEEDS my loving and undivided attention and starts talking to me about everything lol 😆 I understand
I get told off if it takes me too long to sit down when I come home from work! 😂
Great video! Most of this I've learned from Jackson Galaxy but some of it was new information. Lately I've been trying to condition my 2 short haired cats to let me brush them. After hearing your advice, I'll make it a priority. Just want to also mention, I had no idea anyone would shave off their cat's fur 😧. Maybe if you found an extremely neglected cat that was matted so badly no amount of brushing would help 🤔.
We adopted a long hair that had been neglected. Fur was too matted. Gave him a lion cut. It's all grown out now and Daddy keeps him well groomed.
Yey Jackson !!!! I use to watch him all the time & then he wasn't on that channel anymore. I have yet to find him. What station is he on now? 😻😸💜I Love Cats good video!! 😸😁❤️
@@susanmaloney8854
I found Jackson on UTube.
Sadly, some people never brush their cats. Some don't even own a cat brush! Getting a lion cut for a long-haired cat is the lazy way to deal with matting.
Great video...but wanted to add a suggestion...
Even though the title said the video would contain a list of things NOT to do your cat, I think you should also have included the word `not` in each of your subtitles. Once you get into the video, you have to keep reminding yourself that each topic is something one shouldn't do to their cat.
A minor item, but I think it would help.
i have 2 dachshunds 5y/o
4 cats with 2 pregnant 1 , 1/2 y/o
4 cockatiels all 7 y/o
and 2 budgies 3m/o
and they are all bundle of joys
and cant live without interacting one another
I found the idea of de-clawing horrific. I didn’t know it existed 😢
In the US, they do, or at least used to do it as a matter of routine. I find it horrifiying too. It means your furniture is of more value to you than your cat. It makes him a cripple who can't venture outside anymore.
It's illegal where I live. No vet would ever do it.
The video is correct. Just imagine cutting all of your fingers at the top knuckle.
Our lovely cat is currently clawing our sofa and we are trying to get her to stop.... plenty of scratch posts around and the next plan is to have treats handy for whenever she uses the post.
While I try not to yell, I will not allow her to continue clawing the sofa if I catch her doing it in which case I talk calmly to her, pick her up and carry her over to the scratching post.
Yes, it’s awful.
@@myriamickx7969 oh 👍👌
It'd lk
While I strongly agree that it's inexcusable to hit one's cat, I will say that there's nothing wrong with spraying them with a little bit of water to get them to stop doing something. It actually taught our late cat not to scratch certain things like the sofa or the recliner. However, it did not psychologically scar her for life, as she would still snuggle up to us, and even sleep on our beds with us.
As far as bathing your cat is concerned, we had to bathe our cat when we first got her because she had fleas, as she was originally a stray. Even though she definitely did not like being bathed, once she eventually dried off, we could tell that she felt better. In fact, even after her fleas were gone, we would still give her a bath about once a quarter or so because my mom complained that she was "starting to stink."
Midnight puts his paw in my hand and goes to sleep.Its nice to hold a little soft paw too❤❤❤❤
Video interessante come sempre,con alcune notizie che non conoscevo ❤
My two part Siamese would not eat wet food. I tried every brand, every flavor. Fortunately they drank a lot of water. So, bottom line, monitor what they are eating and drinking and also watch for any change in litter box use.
Mine cat will not touch wet food. Takes a few bites then leaves it to dry out. I try giving a bit
More me at day & he just waste food. 🤑 I do NT like wasting money. Cant force a cat to eat
Nice job. Good lessons.
Thanks for watching!
@@ThePurringJournal You're welcome. It was worth the wait!😻
"boundaries" yea, I'd love some of that. My cat puts both arms around my neck, nose in my mouth, and sucks out all the air out of my lungs. This is how I sleep!!!
The one about not leaving food available for your cat is simply untrue. In the wild cats hunt small prey several times a day and trickle-feeding is actually the best way to provide nutrition to domestic cats too. Most cats will have the ability to regulate themselves and will not just swallow everything you give them as dogs do. You should worry about closely managing your cat's eating only in those rare cases where it shows inability to regulate itself
Love all this sensible advice and it confirms that cat companion humans must learn as much as they are able to, in order to not make life altering mistakes with their cat or cats.
The kindest decision is to ask a few seasoned cat care professionals and advice sources. Make best decisions always and keep the home safe, quiet, calm, and have many cat escape areas for cats to have private sleep time away from busier areas, they may go to be closer to their kind human companions.
Cats do need human interaction a few times daily with kind words, eye blinks and grooming moments. Clean litterboxes 2x daily and replace litter at sensible intervals, as cats appreciate cleanliness there and throughout the home.❤
the only time we ever baithed our cat was when she peed in the carrier on the way back from her vet checkup, she was soaked. Gave her a good thoural rinse with water only and dried her off. Considering she is terified of water other than her drinking water, she just stood there and let us do it. Pretty sure she knew it was the better outcome than cleaning it herself. Once she finnished grooming herself she gave us lots of cuddles.
1:05 My cat plays with the TP roll...
2:15 Tried that... As big as it is, it's too small for larger cats. It requires cats to climb/jump into and jump out.
3:19 I use positive reinforcement so much that my cat expects the treats...
3:43 So is bacon OK?
I had a cat that ate a 4 inch cactus and a rattlesnake tail I found in the desert, no effect at all except it really pissed me off.
Yea I've heard to extra boxes if you have more than one cat thing, and when we got two new cats after our old cat died, I did set up a box for each and separate food and water dishes for each, but at this point they were 6 and 7 month old, had been raised together and so they insisted on using the same litter, water, and food facilities and ignoring the other set. So yea gave up on that.
I don't physically have room for two litterboxes. They're fine using the one.
The cat in the begining of video about sleep is the cutest cat I ever seen
Good video and I see some excellent comments below. I just want to add some health related comments. First, you vet may recommend some human meds for your cat. Most human meds are bad for them, but your vet knows which ones are ok. I have had cats on blood pressure meds and antacids. Never go out on your own with these, but don't avoid them if they are recommended. Secondly, cleaning/shaving. When one of my cats got old, he practically stopped grooming himself. He was still highly mobile and fully aware. Because of kittenhood injuries he could never tolerate brushing. For his last year, he got regular showers and shaving to remove knots. He didn't enjoy them, but really seemed happier after they were done.
Shaving is not a good idea unless it is for the reasons you mention. Thank you for being a good cat parent!
My cat has a baby crying meow when he wants treats he tells me when he wants to treat and it’s so adorable
I have a question. I have three cats that I rescued from the wild. Two were kittens 6-8 weeks old. They are both females. The other is a male and was about 2 when I rescued him. He had previously lived with a couple who moved away and left him.
Anyway, one of the females took exception to the male which came after her by about a year. Now she doesn't come out of my bedroom at all and hides when I let the other two cats in. I've been working on this for a year. I give the male and other female time in the bedroom while the other cat is there but she just hides and growls when they get too close. Before I let her retreat to my bedroom she was pooping and peeing on my desk, almost daily. That problem has gone away.
How to I get her to come out of the bedroom? I spend time with her but not as much as I would like to if she was out in the house with the other cats.
Thanks.