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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.
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.
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.
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!!!
10 cats 😊 Holy Mackerel! You are without a doubt a true cat Lady. It’s Ggreat if you can manage that many. I give you tons of credit. Personally I’ve had two cats and my dog. Not much room for more. Small house but very large back yard. I worry about them getting into battles and getting hurt by critters much bigger and meaner. So, mine loves treats too .he gets his treats when I call him at 10 or 11 pm and he comes scurrying in bc he knows it’s treat time. It’s also time to lock the doors so he’s not going back out. lol So far he doesn’t resist those treats even tho he’s also knows he’s retiring for the night. Cats are too smart and love their independence . I probably would have quite a few cats if I lived out in the country tho. Enjoy your kitties.❤️
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 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!
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! 💜
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.
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
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.
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?!
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.
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
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
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!
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.😊
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.
Love your cat spend time with them Have lots of things to play with They have moods They will sense if you are angry Never put their head inside your mouth Treat cat with care Finally it's okay to let cat lay on your lap use a towel to lay on you if you need to move it saves you from waking them
🐱🐱🐱🐱🐱🐱 ..... 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...
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.
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
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.
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.
@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 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!
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?
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.
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.
@@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.
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 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!
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.
@@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....
#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!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you for a great vid, i was raised as a dog child, my mom didnt like cats. .scratching thing, litter boxs ect, i move out at 17 (grew up in the 50s - 60s,) got my firstbungalo apprtment them the people who lived there, ( i would love to find them) abandoned a beautiful black cat, less then a yr old, didnt know why he hung around my apptnt trying to get in . So i let him come in 1 day. Poor thing was petrified. Hid under chair in liveing room. I felt so bad, not to write a novel here, gained his trust with canned food, he was so skinny, imagine, no love hardly being feed and scared shtless. No one should live like that. Any way . We lived together for 17 yrs, and that sweet baby brought me more love and happyness then i'd ever known. Slept with me on the same pillow cut the bttm of my blkt off so he could have his own blky. Ate at the table with me. Never made him go outside again, nor did he want to. Made me a cat person for life. Thanjs for helping people that dont know about sumone who never had a cat. They requiyer alot of time and esply pationts. God bless and be safe to ALL. Love & Respect🫡😻👍✌️🤘🤍🐈⬛
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.😆❤
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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 ❤.
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.
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.
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.
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
@@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.
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.
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!😺
@ZeroRugrats67 Will I be hurting my cat emotionally if I put her outside at night? 🐈 as she wakes me in the middle of the night to be let out when I let her sleep inside. I don't have a litter tray for her in the house, she uses the outdoors! But she has lots of pet beds in the sunroom where she can sleep at night😺, and it lets me get a good night's rest too. So will she be emotionally hurt if I don't let her sleep inside at night? I'm worried she'll feel rejected if I don't let her stay inside at night. 🙁 But I need a restful, uninterrupted nights sleep too! 😴
@@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 have a cat that WILL NOT EAT ANY WET FOOD AT ALL. SHE DOES DRINK PLENTEY OF WATER. She does catch mice and eat them. Both of my cats are inside/outside cats . They are now 11 years and nine years old. We live on a busy highway and I have taught them from going near the road by frightening them when they were kittens. We either reaved the cat when the kitten was underneath cars, even visitors used to do it and now all my cats know to stay inside the fence. and never venture out side that fence line.
I think you’re wrong on the -“NO” word for example-- a hot stove or a front door … I’m the best cat mom ever , & my smart kittens understand ( I think )
❤❤🎉😊 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 never snuggles. Is there anything I can do to encourage it? I already give her treats to get her to sit on my chest for a few moments but she never actively wants to snuggle. She’s gonna be a year old in December and honestly it sucks to never really get affection from her
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
My cat over the last year has just stopped being interested in playing. She is okay with sleeping nearby and still wants to put and hang out, but she's done playing. And we have to bathe her for allergens sake now, the little one's only allergy is her. And when I've given her meat, she's given it right back. So some of these don't always work. My cat is also weird, she hates the outdoors and has no instincts and I love her.
My also 1 year old has her hard kibble out 24/7 but doesnt pig out. She gets wet food in the morning and fresh cooked chicken or beef on occasion. She is indoors only and no other animals and i started doing her flea treatment every few months maybe i shpuld go back every month
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.
great video except Cats are intrigued with water... and actually like it if introduced properly at an early age.. My cat loves water loves to swim and LOVES baths.... just sits there and purrs.....
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
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.
I respect the indoor cat owner view. However this is all about the indoor cat views. While there is an issue with a single cat home and leaving them for more than 24 hours. With multiple cats it is very doable if they get along well and have no issues with with each other. Max time for cats to be alone is 4 days with plenty of water and food. Also leave them solo toys. You can discipline a cat in effective ways that doesn't involve harming even. However some behaviors are just miss understood behaviors. Like scratching, they need things to claw which is the only reason people "declaw" cats will naturally loose a claw which is the only reason they do it besides keeping them sharp. Those cardboard scratchers are great with putting catnip on them near anything they scratched before. Natural rope poles with natnip on it will be good. Tips for indoor cats. Leash train them early early. Take them for a regular walk when there is nothing too spooky for them. Doesn't have to be every day. It can feed their need to be outside some. Most people hate letting their cats go outside alone. Which is a good thing. However in some areas you can let them outside pretty often if your location is suitable for it. Suburbs NO!. Car traffic they will stay away from if there is a acre or so between. Also ONLY during the day. If you don't want them to hunt then I recommend early leash training. If not then only thing you want to check for is birds of prey. If none are common then cats are pretty good at hiding. So best to have a few spots they can have. Cats can live indoors just fine with plent to do. However it can be a jail sentence. Some indoor cats will long for going out and may never come back. So if they try hard to get outside LEASH train them.
Yeah my cat was gone for a week. I grounded her she got the point and was never gone for more then 1 night after that so punishing them does help them get the point and does I trained her so she knew what she was doing.
While not a record, our moggy returned home after about 10 months. She was so healthy that she had the peace of mind to poo on my dressing gown that first night reunited. I think she was telling me off?
I don’t “punish” my cats - I TRAIN them. Yes, I know ppl believe cats cannot be trained, but I find that not all cats are the same. Each kitty has its own personality & experiences, so it is not fair to generalize “all” cats. Their training is a slow process of establishing a mode of communication & understanding, so it takes time & patience, but they are very intelligent & they can LEARN.
I have offered my cat items (tuna, chicken, shrimp, and canned cat food) and he continues to refuse it - what should I do? He will only eat the kibbles - but he does drink regularly
my cat was slow to like baths. wet facecloths for a few months, then the faucet on to a tiny stream. Now she is fine with the sink and the water running normally. She Loves the after bath groom session in the sun afterwards, her fur is glossy and radiant and she knows its the baths that do it.
#7 (dehydration) I got a fountain for the cats and they seem to be drinking a lot more water that way😊‼️ is something about the sound of running water that really drives some of them crazy to want more more more more more more.
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!! ❤
Another thought on the goat milk...My friend who raises dairy goats tells me that the size of the fat molecules in cows milk (designed to feed a huge calf) is undigestible by a little cat. The kid (baby goat) is much closer in size, therefore the molecule is much more digestible.
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?
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."
My rescue cats get dry food but it is all natural, no artificial anything. I have tried to give them canned at times but they just lick up the juice and leave the rest.
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.
Agree with everything on the list. There is one thing, though, that I must add. Never rinse your cats eyes with tap water to clean away dirt in the corners of the eyes and tears that come from alergies. Tap water could cause an eye infection. Use only Bausch and Lomb eye wash. It's only about 4 dollars and will last well over a year even if using 2 or 3 times a week.
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 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
Windows and doors open is normal for cats in rural areas. Cats are only imprisoned in apartments in cities because the traffic is dangerous for cats. But in little towns sometimes there are cats outside, in some areas in Europe. In fact for many cats imprisonment in apartments is very boring.
It can be boring but it depends on the cat parent. Some monitoring is needed if they're on a balcony, but other than that then can be outside if the apartment has a balcony. If not and they're stuck inside, there are ways to keep your cat entertained and stimulated. Some cat toys can be improvised and many are inexpensive. Also if you have a radio you can tune it to a classical music station. Animals in general like classical music, there have been studies that support this. I put my radio on for my cat(departed) whenever I go out anywhere, even just to the corner store. There are also leashes for cats to take a walk in or harnesses. Now that's not to say that all cats will take to them, but they may do if exposed to them at an early age.
Can find an answer to this anywhere (not even my vet) thought I would try here. I have an adult ginger tom I got from a shelter. I’ve had him a year now and he doesn’t purr 🥺. Is this normal? I have had cats for over 70 years and never had one that didn’t purr!
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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
Yeah
It's a shame cats get a bad wrap. They are very loyal to their owners. Some dogs can be not so family or people friendly
@@gianaaustin1779 true
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!!!
10 cats 😊 Holy Mackerel! You are without a doubt a true cat Lady. It’s Ggreat if you can manage that many. I give you tons of credit. Personally I’ve had two cats and my dog. Not much room for more. Small house but very large back yard.
I worry about them getting into battles and getting hurt by critters much bigger and meaner. So, mine loves treats too .he gets his treats when I call him at 10 or 11 pm and he comes scurrying in bc he knows it’s treat time. It’s also time to lock the doors so he’s not going back out. lol
So far he doesn’t resist those treats even tho he’s also knows he’s retiring for the night. Cats are too smart and love their independence . I probably would have quite a few cats if I lived out in the country tho. Enjoy your kitties.❤️
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
@@chrisgomez1840 why don’t you want your🐈 to come to your bed?
@@AgewKemant they get fur all over de bed n my blankets if they diddnt have alotta fur i would let em but my mom also doesnt want em on de bed
Why don't you to come to your bed
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! 💜
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.
I forgot something on the stove and my cat came into the front room and notified me! 🐈
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.
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?!
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😺♥️
@@ednaalvarez5975don't use milk everyday, It should be considered as a treat, It can be bad.
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
Cats are my favorite animal!
so HAPPY you made this. i pray every cat owner WATCHES THID
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
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 😊
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.
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!
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.😊
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.
@@seantravis3352
lol .. Me too.😊
Love your cat spend time with them
Have lots of things to play with
They have moods
They will sense if you are angry
Never put their head inside your mouth
Treat cat with care
Finally it's okay to let cat lay on your lap use a towel to lay on you if you need to move it saves you from waking them
I’m new, I listen to the video:taught me a lot about being a cat mom thank you
Additionally to the yarn: Avoid tinsel in christmas time. That stuff is a cat killer.
Really?😮 I was thinking of buying some. Thanks for the tip😊
🐱🐱🐱🐱🐱🐱 ..... 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...
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.
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
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 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?
Thank you for sharing these Never Do to Your Cat topics. As always your channel is beyond exceptional!
My cat has a baby crying meow when he wants treats he tells me when he wants to treat and it’s so adorable
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.
Yay! Pippen the little black cat! Very cute indeed! 🐈⬛
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.
Omg how do you type so long
Omg how do you type so long
@@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.
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.
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....
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!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
My five Cats had Semi Skimmed milk every day ..they all lived 23 years ..❤
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.
Thank you for a great vid, i was raised as a dog child, my mom didnt like cats. .scratching thing, litter boxs ect, i move out at 17 (grew up in the 50s - 60s,) got my firstbungalo apprtment them the people who lived there, ( i would love to find them) abandoned a beautiful black cat, less then a yr old, didnt know why he hung around my apptnt trying to get in . So i let him come in 1 day. Poor thing was petrified. Hid under chair in liveing room. I felt so bad, not to write a novel here, gained his trust with canned food, he was so skinny, imagine, no love hardly being feed and scared shtless. No one should live like that. Any way . We lived together for 17 yrs, and that sweet baby brought me more love and happyness then i'd ever known. Slept with me on the same pillow cut the bttm of my blkt off so he could have his own blky. Ate at the table with me. Never made him go outside again, nor did he want to. Made me a cat person for life. Thanjs for helping people that dont know about sumone who never had a cat. They requiyer alot of time and esply pationts.
God bless and be safe to ALL.
Love & Respect🫡😻👍✌️🤘🤍🐈⬛
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.😆❤
The cat in the begining of video about sleep is the cutest cat I ever seen
Thank you for your suggestions 😊❤ I Love my Cat's very, very much!😊
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.
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.
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?
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.
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
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
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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.
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
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 ❤.
Congrats for pippin, what a nice boy 👍🏻
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Same here 😅
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.
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.
Cats are clean and so smart! Also very loving. I have three.
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!😺
@ZeroRugrats67 Will I be hurting my cat emotionally if I put her outside at night? 🐈 as she wakes me in the middle of the night to be let out when I let her sleep inside. I don't have a litter tray for her in the house, she uses the outdoors!
But she has lots of pet beds in the sunroom where she can sleep at night😺, and it lets me get a good night's rest too.
So will she be emotionally hurt if I don't let her sleep inside at night? I'm worried she'll feel rejected if I don't let her stay inside at night. 🙁 But I need a restful, uninterrupted nights sleep too! 😴
And thank you so much I am learning so much how to do the right things , which is very important and God bless you.
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
I have a cat that WILL NOT EAT ANY WET FOOD AT ALL. SHE DOES DRINK PLENTEY OF WATER. She does catch mice and eat them. Both of my cats are inside/outside cats . They are now 11 years and nine years old. We live on a busy highway and I have taught them from going near the road by frightening them when they were kittens. We either reaved the cat when the kitten was underneath cars, even visitors used to do it and now all my cats know to stay inside the fence. and never venture out side that fence line.
I think you’re wrong on the -“NO” word for example-- a hot stove or a front door … I’m the best cat mom ever , & my smart kittens understand ( I think )
❤❤🎉😊 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 never snuggles. Is there anything I can do to encourage it? I already give her treats to get her to sit on my chest for a few moments but she never actively wants to snuggle. She’s gonna be a year old in December and honestly it sucks to never really get affection from her
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
My cat over the last year has just stopped being interested in playing. She is okay with sleeping nearby and still wants to put and hang out, but she's done playing. And we have to bathe her for allergens sake now, the little one's only allergy is her. And when I've given her meat, she's given it right back. So some of these don't always work. My cat is also weird, she hates the outdoors and has no instincts and I love her.
My also 1 year old has her hard kibble out 24/7 but doesnt pig out. She gets wet food in the morning and fresh cooked chicken or beef on occasion. She is indoors only and no other animals and i started doing her flea treatment every few months maybe i shpuld go back every month
If she's an indoor cat she doesn't need flea treatment every month unless you're home has fleas. I give mine once every 6 months so far so good
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.
Make sense! Thank you
great video except Cats are intrigued with water... and actually like it if introduced properly at an early age.. My cat loves water loves to swim and LOVES baths.... just sits there and purrs.....
Really? 😺 that's great, what type breed is your cat?
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! 😂
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.
I respect the indoor cat owner view. However this is all about the indoor cat views. While there is an issue with a single cat home and leaving them for more than 24 hours. With multiple cats it is very doable if they get along well and have no issues with with each other. Max time for cats to be alone is 4 days with plenty of water and food. Also leave them solo toys.
You can discipline a cat in effective ways that doesn't involve harming even. However some behaviors are just miss understood behaviors. Like scratching, they need things to claw which is the only reason people "declaw" cats will naturally loose a claw which is the only reason they do it besides keeping them sharp. Those cardboard scratchers are great with putting catnip on them near anything they scratched before. Natural rope poles with natnip on it will be good.
Tips for indoor cats. Leash train them early early. Take them for a regular walk when there is nothing too spooky for them. Doesn't have to be every day. It can feed their need to be outside some.
Most people hate letting their cats go outside alone. Which is a good thing. However in some areas you can let them outside pretty often if your location is suitable for it. Suburbs NO!. Car traffic they will stay away from if there is a acre or so between. Also ONLY during the day. If you don't want them to hunt then I recommend early leash training. If not then only thing you want to check for is birds of prey. If none are common then cats are pretty good at hiding. So best to have a few spots they can have.
Cats can live indoors just fine with plent to do. However it can be a jail sentence. Some indoor cats will long for going out and may never come back. So if they try hard to get outside LEASH train them.
Cat's can be comforters when you're sick. I had a cat who would lie on my pillow above my head when I was sick in bed
Welp I already messed up with number 1😂 but he ALWAYS snuggles with me when I don’t want to either 😂
Yeah my cat was gone for a week. I grounded her she got the point and was never gone for more then 1 night after that so punishing them does help them get the point and does I trained her so she knew what she was doing.
While not a record, our moggy returned home after about 10 months. She was so healthy that she had the peace of mind to poo on my dressing gown that first night reunited. I think she was telling me off?
I don’t “punish” my cats - I TRAIN them. Yes, I know ppl believe cats cannot be trained, but I find that not all cats are the same. Each kitty has its own personality & experiences, so it is not fair to generalize “all” cats. Their training is a slow process of establishing a mode of communication & understanding, so it takes time & patience, but they are very intelligent & they can LEARN.
I have offered my cat items (tuna, chicken, shrimp, and canned cat food) and he continues to refuse it - what should I do? He will only eat the kibbles - but he does drink regularly
Thank you for Sharing
my cat was slow to like baths. wet facecloths for a few months, then the faucet on to a tiny stream. Now she is fine with the sink and the water running normally. She Loves the after bath groom session in the sun afterwards, her fur is glossy and radiant and she knows its the baths that do it.
#7 (dehydration) I got a fountain for the cats and they seem to be drinking a lot more water that way😊‼️ is something about the sound of running water that really drives some of them crazy to want more more more more more more.
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!! ❤
Another thought on the goat milk...My friend who raises dairy goats tells me that the size of the fat molecules in cows milk (designed to feed a huge calf) is undigestible by a little cat. The kid (baby goat) is much closer in size, therefore the molecule is much more digestible.
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.
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."
Oh this made me love my cat Peggy even more
Very good video. Thanks
My cat gets dry food all day. He isn't overweight. He gets wet food every day. He loves going out he's not a playing cat
My rescue cats get dry food but it is all natural, no artificial anything. I have tried to give them canned at times but they just lick up the juice and leave the rest.
Use the pate' kind of wet food instead of the gravy and bits.
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.
My cat is 5 yrs old only wants dry food except for the popular Delectable squeeze ups. He gets one tube a day so is this ok?
Agree with everything on the list. There is one thing, though, that I must add. Never rinse your cats eyes with tap water to clean away dirt in the corners of the eyes and tears that come from alergies. Tap water could cause an eye infection. Use only Bausch and Lomb eye wash. It's only about 4 dollars and will last well over a year even if using 2 or 3 times a week.
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.
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
This has helped me take care of my cat a lot. Thank you so much!
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
Windows and doors open is normal for cats in rural areas. Cats are only imprisoned in apartments in cities because the traffic is dangerous for cats. But in little towns sometimes there are cats outside, in some areas in Europe. In fact for many cats imprisonment in apartments is very boring.
It can be boring but it depends on the cat parent. Some monitoring is needed if they're on a balcony, but other than that then can be outside if the apartment has a balcony. If not and they're stuck inside, there are ways to keep your cat entertained and stimulated. Some cat toys can be improvised and many are inexpensive. Also if you have a radio you can tune it to a classical music station. Animals in general like classical music, there have been studies that support this. I put my radio on for my cat(departed) whenever I go out anywhere, even just to the corner store. There are also leashes for cats to take a walk in or harnesses. Now that's not to say that all cats will take to them, but they may do if exposed to them at an early age.
Also try the aquarium channel if you can get it.
Can find an answer to this anywhere (not even my vet) thought I would try here. I have an adult ginger tom I got from a shelter. I’ve had him a year now and he doesn’t purr 🥺. Is this normal? I have had cats for over 70 years and never had one that didn’t purr!