"cats don't enjoy being chased"... Nobody told my cat this. Every morning he scratches at our door and does the zoomy thing dogs do demnading I chase him around the house, and then he chases me back, it's our every day routine lol
Remember that cats are individuals though. One of my cats wants to be carried all the time. She'll come up and meow at me to pick her up. The other three don't do that at all.
Agreed. My kitty loves belly rubs and begs to be picked up. She wants to be snuggled. (She'll climb on me if I -don't- pick her up). I think the advice really should be "get to know what YOUR cat likes and doesn't like."
Love cats but don't be a dummy for them.Cats can be just as fucked up as humans and I love mines but his ass will be outside before I do that's for damn sure and I love cats as well.
On Holding your cat. My cat was a young adult when I got her and wasn't handled. hated being picked up. I started by just picking up right before feeding and putting her down as soon as she wanted. also, rather than cradling, let her sit inside your elbow, its much more natural. after doing this for a while, Id just pick her up at random and stand there. don't move, just hold for a second, and bump up the time. once you can do this and have her relax to purring, its time for the fun step. this is a game I call spaceship. she should be totally fine with being picked up by now, so pick her up with your arm under her belly, hand on the chest, and legs dangling. once she is OK with that, move slowly in whatever direction she is looking. once she understood SHE was in control, she LOVED the game. the elevation, the effortless movement, all the new things to sniff. fascinated by doorknobs and light switches. access to all the high shelves. she loves the top shelf of my wardrobe, and now asks to go up. trust n patience
Yeah, the key to getting cats used to being held starts with letting them down gently as soon as they want down. Keep that up long enough and they eventually realize that you'll put them down whenever they want and just chill out in your arms. Also, totes yes to the spaceship thing!! Keep them interested in new experiences by slowly moving to what they are looking at like you do. Holding them up to windows is GREAT. I did that with a cat that hates being held and she let me hold her for a minute because she was so fascinated at the new view out the window.
My old cat loved being picked up by me. I would have her front paws over my pack shoulder and support her lower body. She was so relaxed and would practically melt into my arms. I still miss her to this day since she would let me pick her up and hold her for however long I wanted since she knew I wouldn’t drop her and put her back down gently.
yes! we do have one cat whose hated being picked up her whole life (not even my mom could get her adjusted to it and she’s 11-12 years old) and i only pick her up if i absolutely can’t get her to move. then there’s my cat Crescent who is getting used to being held. i should definitely try walking him around to show him things. he will tolerate me holding him but then i put him down once i can tell he’s over it. and thennn there’s Crutch, who will actually cry until you hold him by having him slung over the shoulder and his bottom is supported. i will rock him while walking around the house until he’s done being a big baby lmao.
@@OgdenM Yea the key is being gentle. My cat still doesn't LIKE being picked up, as I rarely do. But she doesn't fight against it either when I do. Because she knows I'm careful, and that I'll let her back down at any point if she wants. And then there's my best friends' late cat. (she sadly passed away of old age late last year) She LOVED being picked up by him and his wife. To the point where she'd start purring right away if they did. xD
Some cats just don't like being picked up. I think we expected certain things of cats or want them to like certain things but sometimes it's not in the cards, my best friend Mr bo jangles was the best cat I ever had he was a 24lb monster, strong as a dog, loved to play tug of war and play rough but he hated being picked up so I very rarely ever did it. I have a small female on the other hand who loves it and climbs up my leg to be picked up all the time lol.
@@gramdalfthewhite Oh, that chick OUT. No one disrespects my cats. Anyone comes into my home and disrespects them, they gonna be out on their ass faster than anything.
And for things cats love: empty boxes empty paper bags warm places high places watching you use the toilet or shower kneading your chest while you're trying to sleep putting themselves in between you and whatever has your attention (book, computer, etc) walking in a zig zag pattern in front of you, especially when your carrying large objects people tuna
Cats shouldn't be fed people tuna though. It can lead to health issues fast. Catfood tuna has been processed in a way that's healthy for cats to consume.
@@hdahlia I don't know anybody who feeds their cat people tuna on a regular basis, that would be a bit expensive. But if you think you can open a can of tuna and not share a small morsel occasionally with a meowing cat with a desperate look on its face, that's kinda cruel.
@@MG-ot2yr there are healthier options for tuna and it's not cruel to substitute them with that. :) Cooked plain chicken for example, an absolute hit! Raw cow's heart, chopped into around half-inch cubes or a bit tinier? Another great hit and very healthy for your cat--and is also great for their teeth, highly recommend! My cats never beg for tuna but they go absolute nuts for this stuff and unlike tuna, it's actually good for them. Try these, maybe!
My cat Jackson is 16 years old! I'm 77 and he gets terribly annoyed at how slow I've become feeding him his wet food. Oh well we are both are getting very old but he still has the advantage of energy level and dexterity. He's alway on time (feline time) I'm still on his clock!
My Dad’s 87, his kitty is fine with him taking a little longer to get around (I know this because she’s an indoor outdoor kitty, always comes back💕) She’s a wonderful companion for him! Many years of health and happiness to you both!🥰
Declawing is utterly cruel, yes. But what was shown in the video was clipping the claws. Which is actually vital for cat health. At least older indoor cats. Which means indoor cats need to get accustomed to clipping claws. Declawing and clipping are very, very different things.
@@Stopnormalizingviolence They can keep them clipped down by scratching on a tree if they go outside. Most indoor scratching posts aren’t good for cats because the height should be atleast one and a half times the cats length or it’s not tall enough to do it right so they go for the couch instead and then a lot of owners get frustrated and they throw the cat outside at the cat colony.
@@Stopnormalizingviolence If you care about cats you shouldn’t try and argue with people because sometimes someone might be frustrated about problems with their cat and then if you say sarcastic stuff to them on the internet they might get pushed over the edge and send their cat to get put to sleep.
I must say: one of my cats absolutely loves to be held like a baby. Hold him any other way and he'll squirm. Hold him like a baby and he'll put his paws on your face and start purring and kneading like crazy. He also likes having his belly rubbed within moderation. Honestly, I feel like you just have to know your cat.
This is so important! I have two cats, brother and sister from the same litter, I raised them both as unfortunately they were abandoned at 4weeks without their mother. So they’re pretty close and pretty alike. My girl LOVES tummy rubs and her favorite is tummy kisses! My boy on the other hand does the typical, bite and claw, when you pet his tummy. Now my boy LOVES butt pats. He’ll jump up and arch his back to ask for butt pats. His sister? No. Don’t. Stop it. Don’t do that. Probably one of the only times I’ve seen her get super upset. Now, neither really like to be held but they’re only a little over a year old and are still very high energy. I’m sure they’ll settle as they grow older and I can hold them then. :)
So very true. There are no set rules for cats anymore than there is for humans. My little tabby likes my hands flat, one supporting the front paws and one supporting the back paws like I'm presenting something on a tray. It's so weird, but whatever makes her happy.
@@TobeEvans -Agee 100% My last three cats have all loved being held like babies and enjoy having their bellies rubbed. My female purs and kisses us like crazy when we rub her belly. Also, who the h%ll wants an open litter box?! Disgusting. My cats have been doing their business in their large, enclosed litter box since they were kitties and there has never been an accident. Do you like people watching you poo? Neither does your cat!
@@socalastarte6727 I mean just don’t watch them use the restroom? Enclosed ones are basically like portapotties, that’s worse. Plus, dogs shit outside, right in front of everybody, you think animals care?? Finding bodily excretions gross is strictly a human thing. Cats don’t care, in fact some cats WANT to be watched.
My cat actually likes to be chased (but only by me). She does that little crab walk when she is in a really playful mood and runs away when you make a movement, only to come zooming right by you if you didn't chase her. As part of her routine, she needs a good play session before she takes her morning potty break.
She wants u to chase her?? LMAO..how about throwing toys to her that she can chase or play with? I wonder if your cat is thinking, "Mom (or dad): WHY are you chasing me?? I've been waiting for years for you to buy me some fun toys that u can throw to me, but u keep chasing me! Why would u ever think I'd want to be chased??!" Lol Btw ..on Amazon, u can buy these plastic springs that ALL of my many cats LOVE to chase after, push around and even carry around in their mouths until I throw them again!!
@@motivate4change I do both. I have bought my cats some toys, they enjoy chasing the ball and other toys. But, sometimes, they also loves it when I chase them and they play sprint around the house!!!
My kitty would always curl up right by my side when she either heard or saw me crying. I think in her mind she interpreted my crying as "My human needs me"
Itz_Alee Lung No promises that it would bond with you though? We got lucky with our ferals because they were super young when we found and rescued them. Like within a few weeks old having been tossed away.
Disclaimer: de declawing your cat and clipping their nails (shown in the video) are not the same! Nail clipping is uncomfortable for a cat and I would in most cases advise against it, but it's ultimately harmless. Declawing is a surgical procedure that leaves your cat handicapped for life!
Is there a good way to deal with how sharp my cats nails get? I trim the front ones like once a month and every other month with the back, but he drew blood today and I feel super bad with how much he hates them being trimmed
@@saraschriner9797 You could try softpaws nailcaps, but opinions on this vary. I have tried them on one of my grandmother's indoor cats because she had blood clotting issues, and the cat was fine with them. It's actually a myth that nailcaps prevent the claws from retracting or damage them, as long as you use them right. If your cat is an outdoor cat I would strongly advise against nail capping or even clipping, though. Nails are a cat's first line of defense and primary toolset, and removing them can pose a great risk to them, or cause anxiety/ oral fixation. If your cat is still young, you could teach them to play with soft paws, most british shorthairs seem to do this naturally already. But results, if any at all, vary depending on the individual. The most important part is not using your hands as a cat toy, and immediately ending play or cuddles if nails are used. Unfortunately, sharp nails are part of the package when it comes to cats, and thanks to evolution there isn't any real way to blunt them other than manual intervention.
@@sazzle312 id just like to say as a vet tech that you *must* clip the nails of a cat before attaching nail caps to the claws. The will not wear down the claws with caps on and they can overgrow and injure the cat. I strongly advise actually clipping your cat's nails every two weeks if you prefer to keep them short so it keeps them healthy and will not over grow and harm them as they age. Older cats have a hard time shedding the layers of their claws.
@@mirandarosales5022 That's true! Very important information as well, thank you! I forgot to include this because for me it kind of fell under the term "proper use", but that may not be the case for everyone so thank you for adding! I do still stand with my opinion that I would rather not clip the nails of my outdoor cats, but I completely agree that it would be best to clip them for senior cats, especially if they don't climb as much anymore. My late senior cat remained healthy and was still a big climber to the age of 24, so we decided not to clip her nails, but we did keep a close eye on them when grooming her.
The cradling one is really dependent on the cat. I've known some cats who dislike being held, but I've also known several who are very insistent on being held and will try to force their way into your arms if they think they're not getting enough attention.
awww, that reminds me of one of my family's cats as a kid. She was a lap cat and insanely demanding about being in laps and being pet well in said lap. I was watching TV one day, she hopped up on the couch next to me and meowed, looked me in the face and looked at my lap where my hands were resting. I ignored her.... so she of course started headbutting my hands. I still ignored her and after awhile gave in, moved my hands so she could get in my lap; but DID Not pet her. She tried to get me to pet her by nudging my chin etc etc and I still refused. So she finally got pissed at me and bit my chin. This is the same cat that insisted she give birth in my bedroom closet and dragged a 1/2 birthed kitchen across the house from the den we made in the bathroom to my closet. I totes was HER human.
Me and my effect have 5 cats and 2 young children. Only one cat is older as she was mine before we got married. She only likes being held like a baby on the shoulder. The other 4 however, have been getting picked up since they were kittens from the shelter. Thet sometimes demand to be held. Many behaviors can be trained.
Same. My one cat will use her nose to shove my laptop off my lap so she can curl up in my arms. I must be her safe spot because she'd rather burrow under the blankets with me in bed than go to any hiding spot.
Yea my kitten LOVES to be held like a baby… sometimes he’ll even fall asleep in my arms!! The only time he doesn’t want to be held for long is if he’s in a hyper mood lol
Yeah, I've had cats who like it and cats who hate it. I remember one that liked to sit on my shoulders, untill he got to big.. other then that the only times he regularly let you close was him lying on a chair next to the bed grabbing my hand close when i was going to bed.
@@Lunaxoxo3333 declawing is cruel and dumb. But trimming your cats nails is completely ok even if your cat hates it. When I first got my kitten her nails were so sharp I got hurt every time I play with her
I got a rehomed cat recently, unfortunately her previous owners decided to declaw her and now she is anxious af. It took me a while to make her feel comfortable at home. Please if you want a cat don't declaw it.
@@MotherPanda22 samee i got a rehomed cat and hes declawed too :( he hates having his paws touched and hes a little insecure because he falls sometimes when tries to jump on things
@@MotherPanda22 my cat was also a declawed stray and her paws get sore and she lets me know and she likes to get them rubbed. I also put little socks on her paws because she picks up litter, and other things where her claws were. And she is just a freaking angel.
I remember my Family members were arguing with each other sometime ago back in 2016 and the Cat was giving a concerned Meow and lightly teething the loudest one in the argument behind the ankle. The little guy made us all laugh in that moment, and not argue anymore. The little guy sure saved the day. God I miss that little guy.
@@CBL-if8jr We got him back in December 2004 and he’s no longer here as of October 2018. He was apart of the Family for 14 Years. There was a Hurricane in California back then and I guess there was something in that Rainwater that eventually made its way to Arizona. So even though we do feed our Cats and Dogs good water and canned food, they chose to drink the dirty muddy water outside which caused both our Dog who was with us ever since 2009 and our Cat who was with us ever since 2004 to both lay on their side breathing in a very erratic way. Our Dog was the first to go 2 days after they drank that water, our Cat lasted another 2 weeks but he eventually left us as well. Idk what was in that water but my other family had dead birds and dead livestock around their properties as well.
Another fun fact: cats reacting to things that (seemingly) aren't there, are often them hearing sounds that are far too high for us (or even dogs) to hear.
I always say to mine when she does that to stop it coz you're freaking me out! Then I'm too scared to leave me room incase I bump into a ghost! I won't but the mind is a strange thing!!
I used to be scared of cats but not anymore after taking care of 4 abandoned kittens. I spent my time watching this type of videos to try to do things right with them and now that they're gone with their new families, I miss them so much...I now kinda want to have a cat of my own too :')
Awe! You should get one! Better yet two if possible. Despite what this video says, cats are social creatures. My 3 cats are obsessed with each other and they would be so bored and lonely alone. Grown cats can potentially be tricky to socialize. Potentially! A couple of kittens though is the way to go.
They always depict declawing cats as trimming in these videos, which is actually good for some cats (especially if they don't have a scratching post to keep their claws in good condition, or are older) when declawing cats is actually a much more disturbing surgical procedure in which the base of the toes are actually removed (in part anyway) to prevent the claws from growing back at al. Trimming a cat's claws is not dangerous if done safely and by a professional groomer or a vet, but isn't necessary if your cat is active and healthy. I imagine they probably depict it the way they do here to avoid disturbing content, but it kinda makes it look like trimming is super harmful when it isn't.
I didn't even know you can do that to a cat. I mean, you can see blood vessels through their claws, why would anyone in their right mind cut living pieces of his pet off? Why not chop off it's tail and shave the whiskers while you are at it.
I my old cat before he died couldn’t control his claws very well any more because of age, and was always getting stuck with a claw and scratching up the furniture accidentally
@@ЯБезымянный-о5ф and declawing can cause them to have litter box incidents, surely some potentially scratched up furniture is better than a house covered in cat pee and faeces
All of my animals are intuned to my stress. When I have an anxiety episode it leaves me fatigued so I will lay down. All 5 of them will join me and pile up all around me. I love them so much, and appreciate the concern they have for me.
This video has confirmed that my cat isn’t normal lmao. He absolutely loves strong smelling things to the point where we have to stop him from rolling on the kitchen counter after it’s been bleached. When my hair was longer he used to wait for me to get out of the shower then jump up on my bed and curl up in my freshly shampooed hair and purr.
ccpr15* It’s the same way with my two feline girls. And they both just tolerate one another. My baby girl is the Alfa cat, and she likes to cuddle up with me. But my other sweet girl likes to be caressed but not cuddled.
Same here. And my boy loves to hold hands. Usually he gets on my belly and puts one of his paws over to my s/o so no one feels unappreciated. :D But it is always his choice and I never force him to cuddles.
Yeah Maine Coons tend to be extremely laid back "whatever man I don't care" kinda cats. It's why I love them, had a Maine Coon/Ragdoll mix once and he was the best cat ever
The longest, most loving and affectionate relationship was not with a human, but a purebred Burmese cat. We had 12 great years together. He would jump straight up from the floor to my shoulder. Cradled like a baby? He loved it. Head butts? Always marking me with his forehead scent glands. "Mine! Mine!. The one and only Buggerlugs died of old age complications six years ago. There's a hole in my heart that only he can fill. No other feline comes close nor ever could. Pure love on both sides.
Cats dont hate laser pointers! Mine comes by me and hints by looking at the floor for it everyday. They love them and they are aware that thier human controls it and theyre good at letting u know theyre in the mood to play with it.
Yup, my cat does this as well, begs me to play, looks at the ground, when I pick up the toy, she looks at the ground again and gets ready to chase, she 100% knows I control it and wants me to play with her.
lol, my cat seems to think so. When it's below freezing, he stays indoors but sits bunched up facing the door and looks at me like he wants me to turn the heat up outside.
The high pitched sound one is surprisingly fine with my cats, like whenever I do a high pitched whistle, they actually meow to it and walk over to me, rub against me and want to be petted. It's a weird quirk about them
Ye, I meow at my cats and they meow back. No idea what they're saying other than than "hi" (after I don't see them for a while) or "food?" (when I announce food time) though.
My cat eats her food off the floor and when the video got to the part about whisker fatigue, she turned around and stared at me like she was hinting that that's why she does it.
Some of this is complete crap. For a start, clipping a cat's claws (as shown in the video) is NOT the same as declawling. Secondly, using a laser pointer is not *teasing* the cat; it's interactive play, and cats love it. My cat will meow at me and paw at the laser pointer until I shine it for her, and we'll spend the next half hour with her chasing it all over the house and meowing for more when I get sick of it.
i agree, all cats are different but you don’t think they would show the horrible sight of a stressed cat with a part of their knuckles torn out would you, they explained what is was in the video, so you don’t need to get too anxious about that
Yes. I was confused why they were showing just nail cutting bc that's not declawing. Tho I don't even cut cat's nails bc I dont see the need of that either.
Everyone is an individual. One of my cats would roll over on his back and expose his belly - and aggressively attack any hand that tried to touch it, while another love to get belly rubs and would take any chance to ask for it. Treat any animal that you don't know with respect.
I had a cat that liked belly rubs, but not for too long, while the rest wouldn't let you touch their bellies at all. Like you said, each cat is an individual. Cats show their belly as a sign of trust, and some actually don't mind having it rubbed on top of that.
My cat bruiser(thats his name) WAS my dearest friend and son until yesterday.. He died at 5 sonething and I didn't know it until today because I wanted to pet him and let him shove his head into my neck like always then i realized he was missing and then dad went out with a shovel and i heard him use the shovel thats when i realized it. I have been crying on and off all day So now i have to start over with a mini version of him (a new kitten i named bruiser Jr. When he was alive, now that he he is gone its new name will be bruiser)
Yeah... My cat LOVES being "cradled like a baby"... When I got her as a kitten, the first time I held her she moved on her back in my arms and fell asleep. Now, 7 years later and ever since, when I hold her on her back she nuzzles my beard and purrs like a damn diesel engine.
I mean, you have to take videos like this not to blanket for every single cat but just as a general precaution. Cats are individual animals and have their own comfort and likes and dislikes. Also when cats are climatized to something especially when they're very young as a kitten they're definitely more likely to like something different when they get older than lets say they were an adult cat you had picked up from a shelter.
If your cat trusts you so much as to expose their belly to you, the credit goes to you as their owner! Again, if they stake their claim on you by sitting on you, that's another feather in your cap!
Can confirm (Czech Republic, Europe) - declawing is considered animal cruelty and is illegal. Strangely, tail docking is not. Coincidentally, I did not even know it is possible to remove a cat's claws completely. I had heard of people clipping cats' claws, but mostly abroad, not here in CZ. Here is a map showing what is legal where. Unsurprisingly, the only of the "central" European countries to stick out are us and the French. For sure. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Docking_(dog)#Legal_status_of_dog_tail_docking_and_ear_cropping_by_country
one of my cats taught my 3 dogs she's in charge :D Funniest thing is, she's the smallest of the 4 cats we have, and she is really great with people ,,, and other pets, as long as she's in charge
Lol both. My dog is friendly with just about any animal. My cat however would claw at her the first couple weeks. One time he ran up to her,smacked her in the face & ran away. My dog just looked at me like what was that? My newest cat is super friendly & always wants to lay with her & she doesn’t like it.
And now I'm crying over the poor cats that get abandoned...my cat was actually abandoned at a shelter by being left on the shelter's doorstep overnight. Luckily we went to volunteer on his first day and it was love at first sight for both of us. He's currently snoozing on an office chair in the same room as me.
My Leif was adopted at our animal shelter, and when he came in was apparently feral. He's always been super sweet with me, albeit when he gets excited he nips, and sometimes a little too hard lol
I agree! I think lasers are still a great toy. The only problem is they don‘t get a reward after the chase, so I like to hide treats around and then get her to chase the laser and find them, and it‘s a win win. She gets to burn energy and get super amped up for the hunt, and she also "catches prey" and is totally satisfied :)
Mine too. All I have to say...mikey..where's the dot and he is up and running towards the back door to race out across the lawn, great bonding time...everynight..even in snow!
Same! As soon as I pick it up my cats come running and they constantly look between me and the laser. They literally hint that they want to play. My cats are outside garden cats who get brought in on night times so whenever I want to get them inside I just shake the laser toy and they come running in and I don’t always use it when they are all in and I think that’s more harsher than allowing them to play with the laser but they get treats after so all is forgiven. One of my cats is quite smart and has somehow taught herself to track the beam back and forth so if she loses it she looks at the pointer and follows the beam to find it again
"your cat wants fresh food.. reduce portion size" My cat, catching even the slightest glimpse of the bottom of her bowl: "yooooowl! Are you trying to starve me? Fill that up!"
May her furry soul rest in peace my ole girl Puffs Mayweather had the paws of fury for any dog that tried to test her gangsta. She passed in August at 18 years old. She remained an undefeated heavyweight champion for 18 years against two 80 pound Siberian huskies, a pit bull, a Siamese cat and a male tabby cat. Puffs Mayweather was a gangsta for real.
Had a cat that liked my dogs but any dog that came into our yard that didnt belong she somehow intimidated them. Hunted them i guess lol she was big and little dogs went Around our yard if she was sitting there staring them down.
I remember when my cousin brought their dog over to our house and they put their dog next to our cat and our cat slapped the dog and taught the dog a new self defense trick lol
every cat is different thats why they are mysterious. Some can act as friendly as dogs, some can be a little bit snotty. But one real fact is that, cats will always love their humans.
As long as you don't betray their trust they will love you. Cats are very much like teenagers. Dogs are toddlers and puppies are babies. It took a long time to get my cat Jade to trust me enough to sleep in my bed with me. It took over 4 years, but it was well worth the wait. I couldn't even get her to lay down when she wanted pets. I wanted her to enjoy petting while she was resting. She seems a lot happier. She even sleeps on top of me now. She was always so timid. She's so much more comfortable with me being around her. I'm glad she isn't scared anymore.
I met a wonderful little cat, pure white fur, pink nose, green eyes. She was very skittish, but when she got to know people she was lovely and calm. I couldn't believe she'd been scheduled to be destroyed. I'm glad she went to a loving and lovely home.
Just make sure to play with a physical toy they can actually catch afterwards, otherwise the cat can end up very stressed. Laser pointers are more of a distraction tool than a toy, you could use it as a toy, but end the play session with a regular toy they can catch, then you can feed it afterwards and you've just simulated a hunt.
@@Humanoidfrenzzy True, my cat becomes too angry and agressive after playing with laser pointer, so I stopped using it. Regular cat toys way better in that way.
Thanks for telling me about whiskers stress I always wondered why my cats never ate the food at the very bottom of the bowl! Definitely have to switch to a flat plate My kitties thank you!
Yeah I've wondered that about my little girl cat too😅 I always wondered why she used to leave food at the bottom and drag other bits out to eat. She's got a very wide bowl now and she finishes her food without a problem
i love when my cat lays down on his side with his belly towards me. it’s so cute. he just flops down like “we’re having a good time. i feel safe here with you” i usually feed him the same time as my own breakfast and dinner and he finishes his food first so he’ll come sit next to me. i wonder if he’s watching over me to make sure i’m safe while i eat
Cats are not solitary!! They're social creatures and feral cats even live in colonies. Yes they're territorial but only to those outside their colony or family unit. I wish people would stop spreading this myth.
@@Notmyname1593 They are not sociable *in the same way* as dogs or the typical human are, and both how they socialize and their body language are less compatible with typical humans than those of dogs. They are, however, still quite social animals and both like and need companionship--just on their own terms. In many ways, cats are like autistic humans. They're still social creatures and still in need of social contact and a support network for their own health (both mental and physical!) and safety, but quite stressed out and/or confused when overstimulated or when they don't have easy escape routes and/or "bubbles" of distance/separation from those people and animals they do feel comfortable around. And they frequently need the option to de-stim alone in a place they feel safe after they've had their fill of socialization (or other forms of stimulation) for varying lengths of time (sometimes very long times) depending on the individual. This can come off as less social or even as antisocial to people who expect all social connections to look a certain way, but really it's just an apples and oranges thing. They really aren't adapted to being alone *all* the time even if they're happy being left alone (or just spending time in the same general area but not actively interacting) *much* of the time.
6:40 i got my first cat from my neighbor who had a cat that had kittens, the day before they moved out they had given out their kittens to anyone who would take them except for one which they wanted to keep but couldn't. At the last second they gave her to me and she grew up into an adult and became very closely connected to me. Well one day the original owners were able to move back into the area and wanted her back (politely, they didn't demand her back they asked nicely if there was any way i could part with her, they loved her and hated that they had to give her up) I gladly gave her back (i did and do miss her but i know shes happy) because i had taken in 2 stray cats by that time (one was hit by a car that nearly severed one of her paws and the other one just walked up to me in a parking lot and started rubbing on me and omfg he was the biggest softie sweetheart you have ever seen) so i gave her back to them. When i brought her over to their place her normal happy outgoing personality completely disappeared and she was so terrified that she didn't even try to run or hide she just completely buried her face into a corner of the couch and refused to move. We responded by placing her in their bedroom and closing the door most of the way giving her plenty of hiding places and peace and quiet to adjust to the new place without feeling trapped (door was open enough for her to walk in and out if she choose to). A week later we discovered my male cat had gotten her pregnant and she gave birth to 5 healthy kittens hence why she was so absolutely terrified in this new house. Now when i had all three cats i made sure to keep my male separate from my females whenever they were in heat (this was at the start of rona so lots of restrictions and in my town it was very difficult to schedule two spays and a neuter so i had them fully intact for 4 months) i guess this particular time she showed 0 signs of being in heat, my male showed 0 signs of being interested, and my females personality and the way she acted did not change at all plus she had no visible signs of pregnancy. Long story short nobody had any idea she was pregnant, moving her at that time was horrible for her stress levels and i feel absolutely horrid for what i unknowingly put her through. Luckily my toph is a tough girl so she ended up pulling through just fine and is happier then ever. Long story short whenever a cat is exposed to new territory suddenly it stresses them out because they spend their entire lives living with a near constant sense of safety and when that safety is suddenly removed cats go into full panic mode. Now my male cat Salem (completely black cat) couldnt care less, as long as i was near him he was happy, he liked to sleep in my lap and sit on my shoulder, even slept under the blanket with me in my bed. If he was awake he was near or on me somewhere, loved being held. That cat was the most laid back chill creature that has ever lived and the day he passed away destroyed me. I stopped functioning for a whole week after that and my life has never been the same since.
I had a cat that used to crawl under my bedspread - that was her "safe" hiding space. Turns out that, when she was with her previous owner, she had both of her litters (before getting spayed) under their bedspread.
It's a safe place not only because it's warm and enclosed, but because it smells like you! You are their safe human. When I moved, I made a point to wear the same pyjamas for a week before the move, and keep wearing them for another week after the move. Same with everything else on the bed: the sheets, the pillowcases, the duvet cover. That way, my cats had a safe and familiar smelling place immediately in the new home even though the rest of my stuff didn't arrive for another two weeks.
I've known several cats who absolutely LOVE a belly rub! Granted, they've all been female cats, and you'd only rub them lightly, but they loved it, to the point of purring so much, they were drooling!
My male cat demands belly rubs on a daily basis. He literally rolls over and displays his belly and let's me pet him for 5 to 10 minutes while he makes air biscuits
Boy am I glad for this video, I will avoid my human behaviours such as "whisker fatigue", "vet clinics", "low temperatures" and "an enclosed litter box".
Cats don't only purr when they're happy. They can also purr when they're in pain, very sick or stressed. It's a way to make themselves feel more relaxed / comfortable / soothe themselves. Always watch other signs of their body language. You can watch their ears, eyes, whiskers, tail and see how they feel. Maybe you can look for a video about that. It's quite interesting and sometimes helpful to 'read' a cat by it's behavior and body language. (English is not my language, so sorry for any translation mistakes) 🐱
Wow, that’s something I’ve never heard or seen before! My cats don’t even like it when I bring out their carriers because they suspect I’m taking them to the vet. Which is very true, of course.
I recently got a new liter box, and I had the same thought about the enclosed space. But the second I put the box down with litter in it, my cat jumped in and did her business. She seems to actually like the new enclosed box more than the old, open box.
Yeah I don't think this applies to all cats, and it might depend on the quality of the litter box. I bought one of my cats an enclosed litter box as a backup to the open one she'd always used, and I don't think she's touched the open one ever since. My other cat seems to strongly prefer open litterboxes though
@@QuakerMC I think it really depends on how they feel in the home. A cat that is more skittish or easily startled may prefer an open litterbox to make sure there's nothing waiting for them while they're vulnerable. While a cat who is pretty confident in the space may prefer an enclosed space because it feels more relaxing to be vulnerable in a "hiding" spot so to speak
@@ticklord That makes sense, but it actually ended up being the opposite. The cat that prefers the enclosed litter box is by far the more skittish of the two. I think it's for the same reason cats like boxes and small hiding spots in general; small spaces might make them feel less trapped and more protected
the stomach thing i think is dependent on the cat . my cat molly rolls over and expects belly rubs. starts pawing the air whenever i do and looks so relaxed lol. my other hates it though. she likes to give ME attention but hates receiving it. she sleeps on my back when i sleep.
There are two neighborhood black cats, one longhair and the other shorthair, that my cat regular hangs out with. Not all cats are solitary. I used to have 5 cats, only 2 were from the same litter, and all 5 would sleep together, all curled or piled around each other like my friends’ rats do. They followed each other around and played all day. They were also of 3 different ages - so, every cat is different, just like not all dogs are pack animals and will prefer to be the only dog, and sometimes the only pet, in the house.
I've had a couple of cats that loved being cradled and for one of them that was the only way you could hold her for over a minute. I think they have preferences on how they are held whether it's cradling, laying flat in your arms or resting their head on your shoulder with their legs supported
This! My Siamese mix will literally climb into my arms in such a way that he forces me to cradle him like a baby lol, and this same cat lives for belly rubs. Like, rolls over on his back presenting his tummy and looks at you if you don’t rub his belly. Then he turns into a purr machine and just melts into a big pile of loving mush haha. My female cat though don’t dare touch her tummy! Lol
In case anyone hasn't already mentioned it. What you showed as "declawing" is claw clipping, completely acceptable and safe. No more dangerous than trimming your nails and recommend (only) for indoor cats as they have no way to wear them down naturally, even with scratchers. Declawing is the sick American practice of ripping the claws out of a cat completely and is illegal in most of Europe, and with good reason.
Exactly! My polydactyle cat, even though he's indoor/outdooe, physically cannot wear down his nails properly. We have to cut them or they will (and have) grown into his toe pads.
@@joosepkoressaar6660 it's illegal in New York state and I'm happy to hear Maryland is about to follow suit, but that's only 2 out of 50. I have read that a lot of American vets also refuse to do it, so not everyone is cruel.
My cat ( blue point siamese) has a nerve condition that is prevalent in the strain. Causing him to have anxiety about pets on the back ( feels like pins to him ) so he loves getting belly scratches, neck, under the armpits.. wags his tail like a dog does, plays fetch, opens doors... hes a weird one, but we love mr. Ruckux :)
About cradling, belly rubs, strong smells etc.: as with everything I think it has to do with the individual itself. For example, while my cat didn't like it to be touched anywhere *near* the belly, even though she presented herself in that fashion towards me very often, the cat of my sister LOVED it. If a cat presents your belly it means that they trust you 100%, this can even be observed by Tigers and other (large) cats in captivity. Overall the video is well made.
Two of my cats love the smell of bleach, they would sprawl all over and slobber everywhere, to the point I have to lock them out of the area I'm cleaning, doors etc. 🖤
My cat always sticking her tongue out everytime we’re going to a higher temperature places. We were once travelled to a warmer city and she was all stressed out since day 1😥 So i brought her to my room and turned on my air conditioner for her
I had a friend who didn't listen to me when I told him NOT to declaw his cat. He returned from work and found out his cat had chewed through it's paw looking for the claws, he had to put her down at the same vet the same day. Declawing your cat shouldn't be legal
... im sorry but the kinda shiiiiit vet agreed to kill an animal over this??? Thats insane. Both the declawing, your friends insistence on it and the idiot vet.
I mean the thing about that is a pet can live 20+ years. To know what your life is going to look like 10 years from now even is impossible. And you sure as hell should not be focusing the entire path of your life around your pet. I understand why people give up pets, and i appreciate it more than just having them put down. Its hard for anyone to do, but sometimes its the situation. I dont care for all the pet finatics who feel they need to publicly shame people if they were to find their pet a new home.
@@natedog69420 Animals who live with me aren't just "pets". They are equal members of the family. I do not value life according to whether one is or isn't human. Hell, I am far warier of humans than I am of animals, seeing as animals rarely sell organs, pick up machine guns and shoot minors or throw nuclear bombs at each other. I understand that it is within endlessly shallow and narcissistic human nature, to unintelligently put their own kind above all others, but I was luckily blessed beyond the realms of averageness and can therefore provide zero understanding. A "pet" is a living being that will provide you with unconditional love and trust (unlike most humans), and as such, the least it deserves is your care and attention. If you are unable to comprehend such relationships and provide that which an intelligent form of existence would know it owes, then you simply shouldn't allow yourself to have a pet and just focus on yourself. Because after all, egocentricity, narcissism and selfishness are indeed the very definitions of an avergae human being.
I was surprised by the "strong smells" part. When I had my cat he gravitated to those smells. If he smelled fresh laundry with fabric softener, or febreeze on furnature or even my perfume he'd react like it was catnip rolling around and rubbing himself in it. Including freshly shampoo'd hair or soap scents after a shower. His reaction was quite cute. He also liked being cradled like a baby. He'd position himself that way and would fall asleep on us.
I've had cats in my life that absolutely adore tummy rubs, just not too low. Currently, my boy likes chest and upper belly best, also underarms, and instead of attacking when he wants me to stop he curls around to present his neck and chin. My partner says he has has never seen a cat that loves belly rubs before, whereas I've had 3 belly rub connoisseurs by now :'D
Just don't ever use cayenne pepper on anything. It's an old home remedy a lot people still recommend and cats have been known to claw their eyes out after it gets in there
In addition to helping and sharing, we must raise awareness. By sterilizing we are "saving" 14 puppies and more than 30 kittens from this type of situation a year. Holland ended up with stray dogs collecting, spaying, vaccinating, identifying and returning (if we can’t adopt). Without the need to end the life of street animals.
I dont think cats or dogs like that its worse than declawing you are not saving anything by preventing them to be born sterilizing and spaying is evil people do it for selfish resons. how would you like it if you woke up one day sterilized and some one told you they did it because they were more aware than you and that they did it because they loved you shh.
My cat absolutely loves her belly rubbed. Originally she would snap when touching her belly if she presented it, but cats need trust and time. After a while and proving that you won’t harm them in any way while in that vulnerable state, they will let you touch it because trust me they definitely enjoy getting a belly rub!!
Laser pointers can be great play toys as long as you transition to a toy that they can actually catch so they aren't just teased. I often start with a laser pointer and then switch to an interactive toy like a rod with a feather on the end. If you do it before mealtime it's even better because then they are getting to eat after catching their "prey", aka the toy.
I do the same exact thing with my two cats. I will use the laser for a little while and then stop with that. after the laser, I will throw one of their toys across the room, and have them chase it, and actually catch it. That makes them at ease, and they lose the stress of never being able to catch the laser...
I wish humans would stop calling coyotes wild dogs and forgetting that felines can and do form groups. It’s called a pride of Lions and those are indeed a large cat. I have 20 strays that live on my block. 20 strays, one block in a city. They barely fight and they all share bowls at the same time, every day.
My cat must be totally abnormal because he loves the blow dryer. It doesn't matter where he is in the house, if I'm drying my hair he will come running to get his fur blown.
I had a cat that was very lactose sensitive and if he ever got any milk it was more like ten to twelve seconds before problems 😂 My other cat always begs for milk and cheese and other dairy items and it never bothers her
Wonderful video focussing on a wonderful animal! 💜 We make the decision to home a cat so we owe it to them to make sure 'home' is as comfortable as possible for them 🙏🏼😊
My cat actually *loves* belly rubs. He has literally tried to ask me to if I am petting him in other ways. Also, yeah, we got my boy from a rescue, and I have noticed he has some very real separation anxiety. Once he understood We Are Family (which took, like, 36 hours of being with him *max*) he got really upset if we went on vacation or something. He is definitely afraid of losing his humans again. He does, however, freaking love meeting people. So much. And then demanding their laps and not letting them move. He adjusts to new territories very quickly and is aaaaall about the strangers. By meeting three, he may give noseboops. Because you are His now.
They can get used to you 'going on vacations'. The 1st time I was gone for a week my most codependent, best companion male had a melt down on day 5, even entered the neighbors house for the 1st time in a decade, he figured I was gone for good as I'd never been gone more than 4 or 5 days. Later that same month I was gone AGAIN for a week and he was OK with it. (I've been wondering if talking to them over the phone would be worth a try?)
" Cats are very clean animals " 🤣🤣🤣 I had one who loved to roll in the dirt and played in my flower pots. She was supposed to be solid white, but often became dark brown.
That's part of the cleaning! They need dirt to absorb oils off of them. My cat is slightly more greasy during the winter than when she can roll in dirt
Before I got my own place, my family had two dogs (mother and son). My sister stopped by with a cat she had (named Zootie) and said to Mom, "Don't worry. It's only for the weekend." That weekend, Zootie had kittens in Mom's dresser drawer. We kept one, who was named Orange (for obvious reasons). We lived in an area where you could get away with letting your pets out. So both the dogs and the cats were indoor- outdoor. The unusual thing about Orange is thst we rarely saw him groom himself. He also liked to roll in dirt. So when you patted him, he was dusty. One day it occurred to me that the lack of grooming might be a problem. So I decided to encourage grooming. by praising him effusively whenever I caught him grooming himself. His grooming improved. One time, Zootie happened to be in the room when I started praising him. She gave me a startled look. It was clear from her expression that she was thinking, "What are you praising him for THAT for?!"
I’d like to get more specific about “declawing” which I normally refer to as what it actually is; amputation. Likening this disfigurement to the removal of the top joint of human fingers is too gentle a comparison. We do not walk on our hands. It is far more detrimental and cruel than that comparison.
IMAGINE IF SCHOOLS TAUGHT PET CARE. THINK ABOUT ALL THE PAIN AND SUFFERING THAT WE COULD PREVENT OVER THE NEXT 50 YEARS IF WE TEACH PROPER PET CARE IN ALL SCHOOLS K12. ALSO CHILD CARE. LOL
Please translate this into Mandarin. Some of the videos I see of cats dressed as babies, being hurt to create a reaction and generally being tormented really upset me. This is an excellent, informative video that is neither preach or self-righteous. Thanks for producing it.
@@tylerw8943 thank you but my Mandarin is as good as my Klingon! I was suggesting fir those in east Asia who mistreat animals thinking they’re being funny. I’m sure you must have seen them.
Same here. If I turn the laser pointer off he looks at the floor and back at me until I turn it back on. He will bite me when I clip his claws, but he will live. Clipping claws is not harmful unless you go down too far.
Some of these behaviours reminds me a little of myself, as an autistic person. Or more like some criterias for autism. Some even tend to say all cats are autistic, but that's probably not true. Getting anxious whenever things get heated between a few people, that is something I relate to! I freeze or get anxious every time people nag at each other and one is serious when the other is not. Predictability is something we need more or less, but more than most. I always feel conflicted about this because life isn't predictable, but yet I need to know a few things before I can do something. Knowing how many people might not be as chill as we autistic people tend to be with each other (about our looks, routines, quirks and etc), I can almost never relax outside home (with a few exceptions). It's like standing in court, but fortunately, most people my family knows aren't that biased. I still feel with others so much that it feels like I have experienced some stuff I never have. But at the same time, I'm glad I can do that, because it makes it easy for me to understand others. Cats are sensitive, like us in many ways, but still different. We all have to mind others' weaknesses while encouraging each other to do great things with our strengths! Aha this got long, but thanks for reading it! Peace!
Our cats give us "kisses" when we come home by greeting us and wanting us to gently blow in their face and smell our mouths. It's definitely a different behavior than any of the other cats I've known, but they're the sweetest fur people ever.
"cats don't enjoy being chased"... Nobody told my cat this. Every morning he scratches at our door and does the zoomy thing dogs do demnading I chase him around the house, and then he chases me back, it's our every day routine lol
There's a lot of nonsense in this video.
@@TheDrownedEarth I don't think it's nonsense, more like general rules. Of course every cat is an individual and not every rule may apply to every cat
@@eleonoraludmilla9237 yup
Yup, cats have different personalities like people. We have a girl named Pepper that doesn't like ear scratching much but loves belly rubs.
Cats like to be chased when it's THEIR idea.
Remember that cats are individuals though. One of my cats wants to be carried all the time. She'll come up and meow at me to pick her up. The other three don't do that at all.
I love cats like that my sweetheart was like that.
I wish my cat enjoyed being carried lol
Yup! Same here. It’s interesting though when one of my cats is crawling all over my lap and purring, the other is staring at her with evil eyes, lol.
Agreed. My kitty loves belly rubs and begs to be picked up. She wants to be snuggled. (She'll climb on me if I -don't- pick her up). I think the advice really should be "get to know what YOUR cat likes and doesn't like."
Yeah I've had plenty of cats that didn't mind being picked up or cuddled like a baby. They're all different..
Conclusion of this video; move out of the house so the cat can enjoy comfort.
Of course! It's theirs after all! ;-)
Haha funny..gotta hide when mine goes mustang😭
Ikr! A shorter list might be "things you do that cats like" 😂
I think these videos are done to discourage people from having pets.
Love cats but don't be a dummy for them.Cats can be just as fucked up as humans and I love mines but his ass will be outside before I do that's for damn sure and I love cats as well.
On Holding your cat. My cat was a young adult when I got her and wasn't handled. hated being picked up. I started by just picking up right before feeding and putting her down as soon as she wanted. also, rather than cradling, let her sit inside your elbow, its much more natural. after doing this for a while, Id just pick her up at random and stand there. don't move, just hold for a second, and bump up the time. once you can do this and have her relax to purring, its time for the fun step.
this is a game I call spaceship. she should be totally fine with being picked up by now, so pick her up with your arm under her belly, hand on the chest, and legs dangling. once she is OK with that, move slowly in whatever direction she is looking. once she understood SHE was in control, she LOVED the game. the elevation, the effortless movement, all the new things to sniff. fascinated by doorknobs and light switches. access to all the high shelves. she loves the top shelf of my wardrobe, and now asks to go up.
trust n patience
Yeah, the key to getting cats used to being held starts with letting them down gently as soon as they want down. Keep that up long enough and they eventually realize that you'll put them down whenever they want and just chill out in your arms. Also, totes yes to the spaceship thing!! Keep them interested in new experiences by slowly moving to what they are looking at like you do. Holding them up to windows is GREAT. I did that with a cat that hates being held and she let me hold her for a minute because she was so fascinated at the new view out the window.
My old cat loved being picked up by me. I would have her front paws over my pack shoulder and support her lower body. She was so relaxed and would practically melt into my arms. I still miss her to this day since she would let me pick her up and hold her for however long I wanted since she knew I wouldn’t drop her and put her back down gently.
yes! we do have one cat whose hated being picked up her whole life (not even my mom could get her adjusted to it and she’s 11-12 years old) and i only pick her up if i absolutely can’t get her to move. then there’s my cat Crescent who is getting used to being held. i should definitely try walking him around to show him things. he will tolerate me holding him but then i put him down once i can tell he’s over it. and thennn there’s Crutch, who will actually cry until you hold him by having him slung over the shoulder and his bottom is supported. i will rock him while walking around the house until he’s done being a big baby lmao.
@@OgdenM Yea the key is being gentle. My cat still doesn't LIKE being picked up, as I rarely do. But she doesn't fight against it either when I do. Because she knows I'm careful, and that I'll let her back down at any point if she wants.
And then there's my best friends' late cat. (she sadly passed away of old age late last year) She LOVED being picked up by him and his wife. To the point where she'd start purring right away if they did. xD
Some cats just don't like being picked up. I think we expected certain things of cats or want them to like certain things but sometimes it's not in the cards, my best friend Mr bo jangles was the best cat I ever had he was a 24lb monster, strong as a dog, loved to play tug of war and play rough but he hated being picked up so I very rarely ever did it. I have a small female on the other hand who loves it and climbs up my leg to be picked up all the time lol.
wife: YOU CHEATED ON ME?!?!
husband: first of all lower you voice, you're scaring the cat...
ngl that'd be me
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ngl, I've actually heard that one before
I'm dead lmao
Trueee
Imagine you and your girl arguing, and the first thing you say is "im not about to argue with you right now, the cat doesn't wanna hear all that" 😫
Oh, I've definitely said this. To which she replied, "FUCK THE DAMN CAT, I AM SPEAKING 🤣"
@@gramdalfthewhite she aint the one then man, she gon respect my cat or she got to go
@@trashersoii She's gone, bet
@@trashersoii Agreed. Someone who says "fuck the damn cat" can pack their bags. Neither my cat nor I need that kind of energy.
@@gramdalfthewhite Oh, that chick OUT. No one disrespects my cats. Anyone comes into my home and disrespects them, they gonna be out on their ass faster than anything.
And for things cats love:
empty boxes
empty paper bags
warm places
high places
watching you use the toilet or shower
kneading your chest while you're trying to sleep
putting themselves in between you and whatever has your attention (book, computer, etc)
walking in a zig zag pattern in front of you, especially when your carrying large objects
people tuna
Drinking out of your water glass
Knocking things over on flat surfaces
Cats shouldn't be fed people tuna though. It can lead to health issues fast. Catfood tuna has been processed in a way that's healthy for cats to consume.
@@hdahlia I don't know anybody who feeds their cat people tuna on a regular basis, that would be a bit expensive. But if you think you can open a can of tuna and not share a small morsel occasionally with a meowing cat with a desperate look on its face, that's kinda cruel.
@@MG-ot2yr there are healthier options for tuna and it's not cruel to substitute them with that. :) Cooked plain chicken for example, an absolute hit! Raw cow's heart, chopped into around half-inch cubes or a bit tinier? Another great hit and very healthy for your cat--and is also great for their teeth, highly recommend! My cats never beg for tuna but they go absolute nuts for this stuff and unlike tuna, it's actually good for them. Try these, maybe!
My cat Jackson is 16 years old! I'm 77 and he gets terribly annoyed at how slow I've become feeding him his wet food. Oh well we are both are getting very old but he still has the advantage of energy level and dexterity. He's alway on time (feline time) I'm still on his clock!
My Dad’s 87, his kitty is fine with him taking a little longer to get around (I know this because she’s an indoor outdoor kitty, always comes back💕) She’s a wonderful companion for him! Many years of health and happiness to you both!🥰
Declawing is utterly cruel, yes. But what was shown in the video was clipping the claws. Which is actually vital for cat health. At least older indoor cats. Which means indoor cats need to get accustomed to clipping claws.
Declawing and clipping are very, very different things.
@Ｐａｔｃｈｅｓ lol NO CAT CAN KEEP THEIR OWN CLAWS "clipped down".
@Ｐａｔｃｈｅｓ you're welcome for the help!
@Ｐａｔｃｈｅｓ The caps lock was intentional. 😉
@@Stopnormalizingviolence They can keep them clipped down by scratching on a tree if they go outside. Most indoor scratching posts aren’t good for cats because the height should be atleast one and a half times the cats length or it’s not tall enough to do it right so they go for the couch instead and then a lot of owners get frustrated and they throw the cat outside at the cat colony.
@@Stopnormalizingviolence If you care about cats you shouldn’t try and argue with people because sometimes someone might be frustrated about problems with their cat and then if you say sarcastic stuff to them on the internet they might get pushed over the edge and send their cat to get put to sleep.
I must say: one of my cats absolutely loves to be held like a baby. Hold him any other way and he'll squirm. Hold him like a baby and he'll put his paws on your face and start purring and kneading like crazy. He also likes having his belly rubbed within moderation.
Honestly, I feel like you just have to know your cat.
This is so important! I have two cats, brother and sister from the same litter, I raised them both as unfortunately they were abandoned at 4weeks without their mother. So they’re pretty close and pretty alike.
My girl LOVES tummy rubs and her favorite is tummy kisses! My boy on the other hand does the typical, bite and claw, when you pet his tummy.
Now my boy LOVES butt pats. He’ll jump up and arch his back to ask for butt pats. His sister? No. Don’t. Stop it. Don’t do that. Probably one of the only times I’ve seen her get super upset.
Now, neither really like to be held but they’re only a little over a year old and are still very high energy. I’m sure they’ll settle as they grow older and I can hold them then. :)
So very true. There are no set rules for cats anymore than there is for humans.
My little tabby likes my hands flat, one supporting the front paws and one supporting the back paws like I'm presenting something on a tray. It's so weird, but whatever makes her happy.
Mine too. She prefers it to being jeld any other way.
@@TobeEvans -Agee 100% My last three cats have all loved being held like babies and enjoy having their bellies rubbed. My female purs and kisses us like crazy when we rub her belly. Also, who the h%ll wants an open litter box?! Disgusting. My cats have been doing their business in their large, enclosed litter box since they were kitties and there has never been an accident. Do you like people watching you poo? Neither does your cat!
@@socalastarte6727 I mean just don’t watch them use the restroom? Enclosed ones are basically like portapotties, that’s worse.
Plus, dogs shit outside, right in front of everybody, you think animals care?? Finding bodily excretions gross is strictly a human thing. Cats don’t care, in fact some cats WANT to be watched.
My cat actually likes to be chased (but only by me). She does that little crab walk when she is in a really playful mood and runs away when you make a movement, only to come zooming right by you if you didn't chase her. As part of her routine, she needs a good play session before she takes her morning potty break.
She wants u to chase her?? LMAO..how about throwing toys to her that she can chase or play with? I wonder if your cat is thinking, "Mom (or dad): WHY are you chasing me?? I've been waiting for years for you to buy me some fun toys that u can throw to me, but u keep chasing me! Why would u ever think I'd want to be chased??!" Lol
Btw ..on Amazon, u can buy these plastic springs that ALL of my many cats LOVE to chase after, push around and even carry around in their mouths until I throw them again!!
Who in the HELL would BLOW THEIR STINKY (OR EVEN FRESH) BREATH ON THEIR CAT? Stupid humans!!!!😝🙄🤦
@@motivate4change I do both. I have bought my cats some toys, they enjoy chasing the ball and other toys. But, sometimes, they also loves it when I chase them and they play sprint around the house!!!
yeah i chase my cat around, hes a lot faster than me so he knows he'll win and i dont mean him any harm.
My kitty would always curl up right by my side when she either heard or saw me crying. I think in her mind she interpreted my crying as "My human needs me"
If you're feeling low, your cat will be the first to notice & come purring with empathy and cheer you up!!!
@@deekay5992 then I NEED a cat in my life, I wish I had the money
Yep they can sense our emotional energy :)
@@kingtaeminemsglasses you can get a stray cat
Itz_Alee Lung No promises that it would bond with you though? We got lucky with our ferals because they were super young when we found and rescued them. Like within a few weeks old having been tossed away.
Disclaimer: de declawing your cat and clipping their nails (shown in the video) are not the same!
Nail clipping is uncomfortable for a cat and I would in most cases advise against it, but it's ultimately harmless.
Declawing is a surgical procedure that leaves your cat handicapped for life!
Is there a good way to deal with how sharp my cats nails get? I trim the front ones like once a month and every other month with the back, but he drew blood today and I feel super bad with how much he hates them being trimmed
@@saraschriner9797 You could try softpaws nailcaps, but opinions on this vary. I have tried them on one of my grandmother's indoor cats because she had blood clotting issues, and the cat was fine with them. It's actually a myth that nailcaps prevent the claws from retracting or damage them, as long as you use them right.
If your cat is an outdoor cat I would strongly advise against nail capping or even clipping, though. Nails are a cat's first line of defense and primary toolset, and removing them can pose a great risk to them, or cause anxiety/ oral fixation.
If your cat is still young, you could teach them to play with soft paws, most british shorthairs seem to do this naturally already. But results, if any at all, vary depending on the individual. The most important part is not using your hands as a cat toy, and immediately ending play or cuddles if nails are used.
Unfortunately, sharp nails are part of the package when it comes to cats, and thanks to evolution there isn't any real way to blunt them other than manual intervention.
@@sazzle312 id just like to say as a vet tech that you *must* clip the nails of a cat before attaching nail caps to the claws. The will not wear down the claws with caps on and they can overgrow and injure the cat.
I strongly advise actually clipping your cat's nails every two weeks if you prefer to keep them short so it keeps them healthy and will not over grow and harm them as they age. Older cats have a hard time shedding the layers of their claws.
@@mirandarosales5022 That's true! Very important information as well, thank you! I forgot to include this because for me it kind of fell under the term "proper use", but that may not be the case for everyone so thank you for adding!
I do still stand with my opinion that I would rather not clip the nails of my outdoor cats, but I completely agree that it would be best to clip them for senior cats, especially if they don't climb as much anymore.
My late senior cat remained healthy and was still a big climber to the age of 24, so we decided not to clip her nails, but we did keep a close eye on them when grooming her.
@@saraschriner9797 if you're drawing blood, you are clipping way more than you need to.
Haha to be fair, most of these human behaviours annoy me too haha!
Me too
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I know! I like to crap in the open air but I'm stuck going a confined place.
Me too x(
The cradling one is really dependent on the cat. I've known some cats who dislike being held, but I've also known several who are very insistent on being held and will try to force their way into your arms if they think they're not getting enough attention.
awww, that reminds me of one of my family's cats as a kid. She was a lap cat and insanely demanding about being in laps and being pet well in said lap. I was watching TV one day, she hopped up on the couch next to me and meowed, looked me in the face and looked at my lap where my hands were resting. I ignored her.... so she of course started headbutting my hands. I still ignored her and after awhile gave in, moved my hands so she could get in my lap; but DID Not pet her.
She tried to get me to pet her by nudging my chin etc etc and I still refused. So she finally got pissed at me and bit my chin.
This is the same cat that insisted she give birth in my bedroom closet and dragged a 1/2 birthed kitchen across the house from the den we made in the bathroom to my closet.
I totes was HER human.
Me and my effect have 5 cats and 2 young children. Only one cat is older as she was mine before we got married. She only likes being held like a baby on the shoulder. The other 4 however, have been getting picked up since they were kittens from the shelter. Thet sometimes demand to be held. Many behaviors can be trained.
Same. My one cat will use her nose to shove my laptop off my lap so she can curl up in my arms. I must be her safe spot because she'd rather burrow under the blankets with me in bed than go to any hiding spot.
Yea my kitten LOVES to be held like a baby… sometimes he’ll even fall asleep in my arms!! The only time he doesn’t want to be held for long is if he’s in a hyper mood lol
Yeah, I've had cats who like it and cats who hate it. I remember one that liked to sit on my shoulders, untill he got to big.. other then that the only times he regularly let you close was him lying on a chair next to the bed grabbing my hand close when i was going to bed.
That clip was NOT declawing. Declawing is way more invasive
Yes it looked like someone just clipping nails which is fine
Oh God ,I got scared ,I thought trimming their claws is bad
@@Lunaxoxo3333 declawing is cruel and dumb. But trimming your cats nails is completely ok even if your cat hates it. When I first got my kitten her nails were so sharp I got hurt every time I play with her
Declawing is hateful and evil.
@@Jessikitty2020 Yes, absolutely, but what they show in this clip is not declawing. Declawing is a surgical procedure.
I got a rehomed cat recently, unfortunately her previous owners decided to declaw her and now she is anxious af. It took me a while to make her feel comfortable at home. Please if you want a cat don't declaw it.
Never declaw a cat, it’s part of their nature, idc about your furniture don’t get a cat if you can’t handle it. They need their claws!🤷🏻♂️
My cat was pre-declawed as well and he does NOT like his paws touched
@@MotherPanda22 samee i got a rehomed cat and hes declawed too :( he hates having his paws touched and hes a little insecure because he falls sometimes when tries to jump on things
@@MotherPanda22 my cat was also a declawed stray and her paws get sore and she lets me know and she likes to get them rubbed. I also put little socks on her paws because she picks up litter, and other things where her claws were. And she is just a freaking angel.
It's illegal pretty much everywhere else in the world. Wtf is wrong with the american veterinary association? Oh wait I know, they're greedy fcks
I remember my Family members were arguing with each other sometime ago back in 2016 and the Cat was giving a concerned Meow and lightly teething the loudest one in the argument behind the ankle. The little guy made us all laugh in that moment, and not argue anymore. The little guy sure saved the day. God I miss that little guy.
Itty bitty peacemaker!
Why is he n o t with you anylonger ????
@@CBL-if8jr We got him back in December 2004 and he’s no longer here as of October 2018. He was apart of the Family for 14 Years. There was a Hurricane in California back then and I guess there was something in that Rainwater that eventually made its way to Arizona. So even though we do feed our Cats and Dogs good water and canned food, they chose to drink the dirty muddy water outside which caused both our Dog who was with us ever since 2009 and our Cat who was with us ever since 2004 to both lay on their side breathing in a very erratic way. Our Dog was the first to go 2 days after they drank that water, our Cat lasted another 2 weeks but he eventually left us as well. Idk what was in that water but my other family had dead birds and dead livestock around their properties as well.
R. I. P cute guy
@@Spartan11117777 aww, I'm so sorry for your loss...
I love that how every time I look up "bad cat behavior" the answer is always "it is YOUR FAULT" :)
Just like with kids.
This is the problem. Most of the times it's their personality and attributes. Some adjust easily, others take a while.
@@goldenradio496 theyre just a product of their environment
@@novakiin3322 just like kids
“Why do cats drink milk if it hurts them?” Why do we eat sugar, if we know it hurts us?
it doesn't...but as everything else, it's in the dosage.
@@RikThunder33 sugar has zero nutritional value, iritates the gut and weakens the immune system soo yeah it should be kept to a minimum...
@@melmcbride Sugar makes you fat but it doesn't make me fat, that is indeed a serious downside alot of people knew about without scientists...
@@pokeyerface natural sugar isn’t. Added sugar is
@@pokeyerface sugar is a great source of glucose. though
Another fun fact: cats reacting to things that (seemingly) aren't there, are often them hearing sounds that are far too high for us (or even dogs) to hear.
Or GHOSTS
He said exactky that on minute 10:00
I always say to mine when she does that to stop it coz you're freaking me out! Then I'm too scared to leave me room incase I bump into a ghost! I won't but the mind is a strange thing!!
Yep and that thing that my fiancée and I can’t see we have decided to name Gerald. Our cat’s little ghost friend
What sounds would that be though? It can't be mice cause humans can hear those
I used to be scared of cats but not anymore after taking care of 4 abandoned kittens. I spent my time watching this type of videos to try to do things right with them and now that they're gone with their new families, I miss them so much...I now kinda want to have a cat of my own too :')
Adote um !
Awe! You should get one! Better yet two if possible. Despite what this video says, cats are social creatures. My 3 cats are obsessed with each other and they would be so bored and lonely alone. Grown cats can potentially be tricky to socialize. Potentially! A couple of kittens though is the way to go.
The first cat I got is called Luna btw :D
They always depict declawing cats as trimming in these videos, which is actually good for some cats (especially if they don't have a scratching post to keep their claws in good condition, or are older) when declawing cats is actually a much more disturbing surgical procedure in which the base of the toes are actually removed (in part anyway) to prevent the claws from growing back at al. Trimming a cat's claws is not dangerous if done safely and by a professional groomer or a vet, but isn't necessary if your cat is active and healthy. I imagine they probably depict it the way they do here to avoid disturbing content, but it kinda makes it look like trimming is super harmful when it isn't.
I didn't even know you can do that to a cat. I mean, you can see blood vessels through their claws, why would anyone in their right mind cut living pieces of his pet off? Why not chop off it's tail and shave the whiskers while you are at it.
I my old cat before he died couldn’t control his claws very well any more because of age, and was always getting stuck with a claw and scratching up the furniture accidentally
In most countries (i.e. amost all of the EU) it is illegal and considered animal cruelty punishable by law. The declawing, not the trimming.
I shudder just thinking about it.
@@ЯБезымянный-о5ф and declawing can cause them to have litter box incidents, surely some potentially scratched up furniture is better than a house covered in cat pee and faeces
All of my animals are intuned to my stress. When I have an anxiety episode it leaves me fatigued so I will lay down. All 5 of them will join me and pile up all around me. I love them so much, and appreciate the concern they have for me.
Me too! Aren’t they the best?
I was not planning on crying today.
@@TheAutisticOwl well crying is always a good thing! Release is important!
That’s when you know, your pets truly love you ❤️
I have 3 cats 2 dogs for reference yall! They all are my world.
This video has confirmed that my cat isn’t normal lmao. He absolutely loves strong smelling things to the point where we have to stop him from rolling on the kitchen counter after it’s been bleached. When my hair was longer he used to wait for me to get out of the shower then jump up on my bed and curl up in my freshly shampooed hair and purr.
My baby girl loved being cradled like a baby. My boy definitely doesn’t like it and we respect that.
ccpr15* It’s the same way with my two feline girls. And they both just tolerate one another. My baby girl is the Alfa cat, and she likes to cuddle up with me. But my other sweet girl likes to be caressed but not cuddled.
@@laurice8056 aww I love how they each have different personalities and preferences. It makes them all the more lovable! 😻😻
For me it's the opposite, my boy likes to be treated like a baby, but my girl ain't having that.
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My male sleeps on his back in the crook of my arm when I go to bed. Works for both of us, he's like a space heater I can sleep right beside.
My cats love belly rubs!
They will flop over and look at me like “This belly isn’t going to rub itself”.
Same here. And my boy loves to hold hands. Usually he gets on my belly and puts one of his paws over to my s/o so no one feels unappreciated. :D
But it is always his choice and I never force him to cuddles.
Same, my baby girl exposed her tummy and then rolls over like "don't forget my back".
Your cat trusts you. Usually, that invitation for a belly rub is a trap.
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No jus no ....mine listen to tje vid again
Same here, I have two that love belly rubs but my third will scratch you if her belly is touched!
Declawing is not trimming nails. Why the video showing nail trimming as declawing
Monetization...
I know so misleading
Maybe they were trying to show you what to do instead of declawing? Maybe I'm just naive LOL
@@wendylynn7058 lol no you make the most sense.
@@wendylynn7058 or maybe they just simply didn't want to show declawing.....
I recently took in a kitten and learning that my Maine Coon has WAY different mannerisms than literally any other cat has been an experience.
Yeah Maine Coons tend to be extremely laid back "whatever man I don't care" kinda cats. It's why I love them, had a Maine Coon/Ragdoll mix once and he was the best cat ever
The longest, most loving and affectionate relationship was not with a human, but a purebred Burmese cat. We had 12 great years together. He would jump straight up from the floor to my shoulder. Cradled like a baby? He loved it. Head butts? Always marking me with his forehead scent glands. "Mine! Mine!. The one and only Buggerlugs died of old age complications six years ago. There's a hole in my heart that only he can fill. No other feline comes close nor ever could. Pure love on both sides.
Cats dont hate laser pointers! Mine comes by me and hints by looking at the floor for it everyday. They love them and they are aware that thier human controls it and theyre good at letting u know theyre in the mood to play with it.
Well said!
You said it , Right !!
My cat loves her lazer toy....she knows when she has had enough, and has no problem letting us know as well.
Yup, my cat does this as well, begs me to play, looks at the ground, when I pick up the toy, she looks at the ground again and gets ready to chase, she 100% knows I control it and wants me to play with her.
Totally 👍👍👍
True! Mine will bite the wrist handle on my laser pointer and drag it to wherever I am when she wants to play with it
I never knew that cold temperatures were a human behaviour.
Knew?
😂😂
Maybe just because some people keep their air conditioning too cool during the summer, when it might be more comfortable to humans but not to cats.
Oh, I've certainly gotten 'cold temperature' behavior from a human after saying the wrong thing.
lol, my cat seems to think so. When it's below freezing, he stays indoors but sits bunched up facing the door and looks at me like he wants me to turn the heat up outside.
Kevin is very gentle and very sensitive. We communicate using eyes contact. When I cried, he used his paw to wipe my tears.
How true...me and my cats do communicate thru eye contact...and my fav one does put her paw on my forehead if i get sick..lov em to death
The same paws that were in the litter box 🤣🤣
@@IDKZZ1 lolllzz....:)sad u r so ignorant..firstly cats r super clean animals...secondly our lov for thm overshadows anything and everything
@@AyeshaKhan-uy2iook Karen it was a joke, people these days are so serious and sensitive 🙄
@@IDKZZ1 yeah, true 😑 but my cat litter box is cleaned twice a day.
The high pitched sound one is surprisingly fine with my cats, like whenever I do a high pitched whistle, they actually meow to it and walk over to me, rub against me and want to be petted. It's a weird quirk about them
Ye, I meow at my cats and they meow back. No idea what they're saying other than than "hi" (after I don't see them for a while) or "food?" (when I announce food time) though.
My cat eats her food off the floor and when the video got to the part about whisker fatigue, she turned around and stared at me like she was hinting that that's why she does it.
now does she act normally?
I Literally Started Feeding Mine From a Saucer Yesterday,and That Was The Problem
*snort* I believe it.
My dog clementine always did that and her whiskers weren't even that long and they didn't rub against the bowl. We still don't know why she did it.
Some of this is complete crap. For a start, clipping a cat's claws (as shown in the video) is NOT the same as declawling.
Secondly, using a laser pointer is not *teasing* the cat; it's interactive play, and cats love it. My cat will meow at me and paw at the laser pointer until I shine it for her, and we'll spend the next half hour with her chasing it all over the house and meowing for more when I get sick of it.
I agree man. I agree.
I bought one of those cat statues that have a laser pointer built in. It's my cats God lol
Exactly right.
i agree, all cats are different but you don’t think they would show the horrible sight of a stressed cat with a part of their knuckles torn out would you, they explained what is was in the video, so you don’t need to get too anxious about that
Yes. I was confused why they were showing just nail cutting bc that's not declawing. Tho I don't even cut cat's nails bc I dont see the need of that either.
I just realize i'm a cat
HAHAHAHA
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Nice
Lol
Well, when you're done on the Internet, would you please go catch that damn mouse that's been hiding in the cabinet?!
Very good video. Full of detailed information.
Everyone is an individual. One of my cats would roll over on his back and expose his belly - and aggressively attack any hand that tried to touch it, while another love to get belly rubs and would take any chance to ask for it.
Treat any animal that you don't know with respect.
I had a cat that liked belly rubs, but not for too long, while the rest wouldn't let you touch their bellies at all. Like you said, each cat is an individual. Cats show their belly as a sign of trust, and some actually don't mind having it rubbed on top of that.
D: i could never give up on my cat, hes like my best friend.
Exactly!
My cat bruiser(thats his name) WAS my dearest friend and son until yesterday..
He died at 5 sonething and I didn't know it until today because I wanted to pet him and let him shove his head into my neck like always then i realized he was missing and then dad went out with a shovel and i heard him use the shovel thats when i realized it. I have been crying on and off all day
So now i have to start over with a mini version of him (a new kitten i named bruiser Jr. When he was alive, now that he he is gone its new name will be bruiser)
Yeah... My cat LOVES being "cradled like a baby"... When I got her as a kitten, the first time I held her she moved on her back in my arms and fell asleep. Now, 7 years later and ever since, when I hold her on her back she nuzzles my beard and purrs like a damn diesel engine.
I mean, you have to take videos like this not to blanket for every single cat but just as a general precaution. Cats are individual animals and have their own comfort and likes and dislikes. Also when cats are climatized to something especially when they're very young as a kitten they're definitely more likely to like something different when they get older than lets say they were an adult cat you had picked up from a shelter.
If your cat trusts you so much as to expose their belly to you, the credit goes to you as their owner! Again, if they stake their claim on you by sitting on you, that's another feather in your cap!
That citrus smell thing is why I wipe my cables and cords in lemon scented soap
I'm from Germany. I know nobody who let his cats declawed. I'm pretty sure, not many vets would do that.
I rather think it is illegal anyway, just like amputating the tail of a dog
@@lillic8522 Yes, I googled it. It is illegal in Europe. Hail Europe.
I had never even heard of it, other than in big cats in zoos and bears. All of which is evil.
@BalkanBeast I wish it wasn't an american thing. It's really messed up =/
Can confirm (Czech Republic, Europe) - declawing is considered animal cruelty and is illegal. Strangely, tail docking is not.
Coincidentally, I did not even know it is possible to remove a cat's claws completely. I had heard of people clipping cats' claws, but mostly abroad, not here in CZ.
Here is a map showing what is legal where. Unsurprisingly, the only of the "central" European countries to stick out are us and the French. For sure.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Docking_(dog)#Legal_status_of_dog_tail_docking_and_ear_cropping_by_country
My cat is not scared of dogs . Dogs are scared of my cat
Lol
Same
lol same
It only took a few mistakes for my dogs to be scared
one of my cats taught my 3 dogs she's in charge :D Funniest thing is, she's the smallest of the 4 cats we have, and she is really great with people ,,, and other pets, as long as she's in charge
Lol both. My dog is friendly with just about any animal. My cat however would claw at her the first couple weeks. One time he ran up to her,smacked her in the face & ran away. My dog just looked at me like what was that? My newest cat is super friendly & always wants to lay with her & she doesn’t like it.
And now I'm crying over the poor cats that get abandoned...my cat was actually abandoned at a shelter by being left on the shelter's doorstep overnight. Luckily we went to volunteer on his first day and it was love at first sight for both of us. He's currently snoozing on an office chair in the same room as me.
Our two cats came from a rescue agency that found them as kittens abandoned in the parking lot of a strip mall.
@Mygenericlookz aww
My Leif was adopted at our animal shelter, and when he came in was apparently feral. He's always been super sweet with me, albeit when he gets excited he nips, and sometimes a little too hard lol
One day we were outside of the shelter and someone just left their cat sitting outside in a crate☹️
I don't know about the lazer pointer. When my cat hears me just pick it up she is ready to run! All my cats adore the flying red light.
I agree! I think lasers are still a great toy. The only problem is they don‘t get a reward after the chase, so I like to hide treats around and then get her to chase the laser and find them, and it‘s a win win. She gets to burn energy and get super amped up for the hunt, and she also "catches prey" and is totally satisfied :)
Mine too. All I have to say...mikey..where's the dot and he is up and running towards the back door to race out across the lawn, great bonding time...everynight..even in snow!
WAIT SAMEEEEE OMG IF YOU BARELY MOVE IT MY CAT COMES RUNNING FROM THR OTHER SIDE OF THE HOUSE READY TO ATTACK!
I Agree,My Eldest Cat Knew When The Sound Of That Keychain Hit The Stone Mantle,She Was Up And Looking For It
Same! As soon as I pick it up my cats come running and they constantly look between me and the laser. They literally hint that they want to play. My cats are outside garden cats who get brought in on night times so whenever I want to get them inside I just shake the laser toy and they come running in and I don’t always use it when they are all in and I think that’s more harsher than allowing them to play with the laser but they get treats after so all is forgiven. One of my cats is quite smart and has somehow taught herself to track the beam back and forth so if she loses it she looks at the pointer and follows the beam to find it again
Oh.. the one about cats being depressed cuz they are separated from their owners is so sad
ikr I would never wanna leave my cats and never wanted to and never will
Oh, they stop eating! It can be a problem to make this loyal friend get over his master's death! Who says cats are selfish & don't love their owners!
Sometimes I put my cat on my shoulder and gently dance with him to soft music. He seems to love it
Probably only with you though let's be honest. He trusts and loves you
That's adorable 💘
Mine loves it too and purrs for a bit... Once he starts to move his head around I know he's had enough.
awww cute
sounds like a shoulder cat (yes there's actually a name for them) its pretty common
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"your cat wants fresh food.. reduce portion size"
My cat, catching even the slightest glimpse of the bottom of her bowl: "yooooowl! Are you trying to starve me? Fill that up!"
Also - ESSENTIAL OILS CAN BE TOXIC TO CATS.
THANK YOU AMEN
Essential oils can even be toxic to us
HE SAID THAT Lmao
My farts are deadly to all life forms.
Essential oils are poison, full stop.
The one about using a bowl with lower edges was quite helpful. I always wondered why they'd pull their food out onto the floor.
Yea same here
Anyone know if dogs have this issue too? My dog will pull food out of his bowl then walk away a few steps to eat it
@@bethany5882 no, im pretty sure its only for cats.
@@human-excrement Yea it's just for cats.
Yeah, that one was new to me too.
May her furry soul rest in peace my ole girl Puffs Mayweather had the paws of fury for any dog that tried to test her gangsta. She passed in August at 18 years old.
She remained an undefeated heavyweight champion for 18 years against two 80 pound Siberian huskies, a pit bull, a Siamese cat and a male tabby cat. Puffs Mayweather was a gangsta for real.
May she rest in peace.
That's bittersweet. :)
May she rest in peace with Jesus.
Had a cat that liked my dogs but any dog that came into our yard that didnt belong she somehow intimidated them. Hunted them i guess lol she was big and little dogs went Around our yard if she was sitting there staring them down.
😂😂😂😂
I remember when my cousin brought their dog over to our house and they put their dog next to our cat and our cat slapped the dog and taught the dog a new self defense trick lol
every cat is different thats why they are mysterious. Some can act as friendly as dogs, some can be a little bit snotty. But one real fact is that, cats will always love their humans.
As long as you don't betray their trust they will love you. Cats are very much like teenagers. Dogs are toddlers and puppies are babies. It took a long time to get my cat Jade to trust me enough to sleep in my bed with me. It took over 4 years, but it was well worth the wait. I couldn't even get her to lay down when she wanted pets. I wanted her to enjoy petting while she was resting. She seems a lot happier. She even sleeps on top of me now. She was always so timid. She's so much more comfortable with me being around her. I'm glad she isn't scared anymore.
BEFORE getting a pet, always think it through... keep in mind: a public shelter can be a death sentence to a wonderful creature...
I met a wonderful little cat, pure white fur, pink nose, green eyes. She was very skittish, but when she got to know people she was lovely and calm.
I couldn't believe she'd been scheduled to be destroyed. I'm glad she went to a loving and lovely home.
Cats don’t like laser pointers? My cat absolutely loves it and when I stop, he begs for it again 😳
Just make sure to play with a physical toy they can actually catch afterwards, otherwise the cat can end up very stressed. Laser pointers are more of a distraction tool than a toy, you could use it as a toy, but end the play session with a regular toy they can catch, then you can feed it afterwards and you've just simulated a hunt.
@@Humanoidfrenzzy True, my cat becomes too angry and agressive after playing with laser pointer, so I stopped using it. Regular cat toys way better in that way.
He has toys too that he uses more than the laser. But he really does enjoy the laser, even batting at it when it’s off
My cat loves the laser pointer! I use it to get the bulk of his energy out and then we play finger wiggles or play with feather on a fishing rod.
Laser pointers can be harmful for eyes, so be careful when you use one. Make sure it never goes near the eyes 😊😊
Introducing cats to dog segment was bang on - I’ve always had good success by following that approach
Thanks for telling me about whiskers stress I always wondered why my cats never ate the food at the very bottom of the bowl! Definitely have to switch to a flat plate My kitties thank you!
Yeah I've wondered that about my little girl cat too😅 I always wondered why she used to leave food at the bottom and drag other bits out to eat. She's got a very wide bowl now and she finishes her food without a problem
That's probably the reason why my cats use his claw to grab the food at the very bottom
A slightly curved saucer is best. Helps them eat without compressing their whiskers
@@CyberchaoX those make the food go stale. Stop being stupid and lazy and take proper care of your animal
Me too! She eats it up after a while, but she can go long without touching the last bit.
i love when my cat lays down on his side with his belly towards me. it’s so cute. he just flops down like “we’re having a good time. i feel safe here with you”
i usually feed him the same time as my own breakfast and dinner and he finishes his food first so he’ll come sit next to me. i wonder if he’s watching over me to make sure i’m safe while i eat
Cats are not solitary!! They're social creatures and feral cats even live in colonies. Yes they're territorial but only to those outside their colony or family unit. I wish people would stop spreading this myth.
They are definitely not as sociable as dogs. Most misunderstandings people have with cats have to do with that.
@@Notmyname1593 my little dog tries to murder any other dog on sight doesnt matter how much bigger they are lol
@@Notmyname1593 They are not sociable *in the same way* as dogs or the typical human are, and both how they socialize and their body language are less compatible with typical humans than those of dogs. They are, however, still quite social animals and both like and need companionship--just on their own terms.
In many ways, cats are like autistic humans. They're still social creatures and still in need of social contact and a support network for their own health (both mental and physical!) and safety, but quite stressed out and/or confused when overstimulated or when they don't have easy escape routes and/or "bubbles" of distance/separation from those people and animals they do feel comfortable around. And they frequently need the option to de-stim alone in a place they feel safe after they've had their fill of socialization (or other forms of stimulation) for varying lengths of time (sometimes very long times) depending on the individual.
This can come off as less social or even as antisocial to people who expect all social connections to look a certain way, but really it's just an apples and oranges thing. They really aren't adapted to being alone *all* the time even if they're happy being left alone (or just spending time in the same general area but not actively interacting) *much* of the time.
6:40 i got my first cat from my neighbor who had a cat that had kittens, the day before they moved out they had given out their kittens to anyone who would take them except for one which they wanted to keep but couldn't. At the last second they gave her to me and she grew up into an adult and became very closely connected to me. Well one day the original owners were able to move back into the area and wanted her back (politely, they didn't demand her back they asked nicely if there was any way i could part with her, they loved her and hated that they had to give her up) I gladly gave her back (i did and do miss her but i know shes happy) because i had taken in 2 stray cats by that time (one was hit by a car that nearly severed one of her paws and the other one just walked up to me in a parking lot and started rubbing on me and omfg he was the biggest softie sweetheart you have ever seen) so i gave her back to them. When i brought her over to their place her normal happy outgoing personality completely disappeared and she was so terrified that she didn't even try to run or hide she just completely buried her face into a corner of the couch and refused to move. We responded by placing her in their bedroom and closing the door most of the way giving her plenty of hiding places and peace and quiet to adjust to the new place without feeling trapped (door was open enough for her to walk in and out if she choose to).
A week later we discovered my male cat had gotten her pregnant and she gave birth to 5 healthy kittens hence why she was so absolutely terrified in this new house. Now when i had all three cats i made sure to keep my male separate from my females whenever they were in heat (this was at the start of rona so lots of restrictions and in my town it was very difficult to schedule two spays and a neuter so i had them fully intact for 4 months) i guess this particular time she showed 0 signs of being in heat, my male showed 0 signs of being interested, and my females personality and the way she acted did not change at all plus she had no visible signs of pregnancy. Long story short nobody had any idea she was pregnant, moving her at that time was horrible for her stress levels and i feel absolutely horrid for what i unknowingly put her through. Luckily my toph is a tough girl so she ended up pulling through just fine and is happier then ever. Long story short whenever a cat is exposed to new territory suddenly it stresses them out because they spend their entire lives living with a near constant sense of safety and when that safety is suddenly removed cats go into full panic mode.
Now my male cat Salem (completely black cat) couldnt care less, as long as i was near him he was happy, he liked to sleep in my lap and sit on my shoulder, even slept under the blanket with me in my bed. If he was awake he was near or on me somewhere, loved being held. That cat was the most laid back chill creature that has ever lived and the day he passed away destroyed me. I stopped functioning for a whole week after that and my life has never been the same since.
I had a cat that used to crawl under my bedspread - that was her "safe" hiding space. Turns out that, when she was with her previous owner, she had both of her litters (before getting spayed) under their bedspread.
All 4 of my cats will sleep under the duvet with me if they are in the mood!
It's a safe place not only because it's warm and enclosed, but because it smells like you! You are their safe human. When I moved, I made a point to wear the same pyjamas for a week before the move, and keep wearing them for another week after the move. Same with everything else on the bed: the sheets, the pillowcases, the duvet cover. That way, my cats had a safe and familiar smelling place immediately in the new home even though the rest of my stuff didn't arrive for another two weeks.
@@Silveirias You are totally correct.
I've known several cats who absolutely LOVE a belly rub!
Granted, they've all been female cats, and you'd only rub them lightly, but they loved it, to the point of purring so much, they were drooling!
My cat gave birth to two litters and both times during and after pregnancy she'd come to me for belly rubs.
My female kitten will scream at me for belly rubs. She also chases me and cuts me off and flops down on the floor for a belly rub.
My male cat demands belly rubs on a daily basis. He literally rolls over and displays his belly and let's me pet him for 5 to 10 minutes while he makes air biscuits
how cute. mine actually loves being cradled like a baby lol
My boy cats beg for belly rubs!
Boy am I glad for this video, I will avoid my human behaviours such as "whisker fatigue", "vet clinics", "low temperatures" and "an enclosed litter box".
My cat loves the vet. He purrs more for her than he ever does for me.
Cats purr for lots of different reasons. They purr when they’re happy of course, but also when they’re scared or dying, as a stress response
Cats don't only purr when they're happy. They can also purr when they're in pain, very sick or stressed. It's a way to make themselves feel more relaxed / comfortable / soothe themselves. Always watch other signs of their body language. You can watch their ears, eyes, whiskers, tail and see how they feel. Maybe you can look for a video about that. It's quite interesting and sometimes helpful to 'read' a cat by it's behavior and body language. (English is not my language, so sorry for any translation mistakes) 🐱
Haha
Wow that’s great!!!
Wow, that’s something I’ve never heard or seen before! My cats don’t even like it when I bring out their carriers because they suspect I’m taking them to the vet. Which is very true, of course.
I recently got a new liter box, and I had the same thought about the enclosed space. But the second I put the box down with litter in it, my cat jumped in and did her business. She seems to actually like the new enclosed box more than the old, open box.
Mine like enclosed boxes too. Works for me snd them
Yeah I don't think this applies to all cats, and it might depend on the quality of the litter box. I bought one of my cats an enclosed litter box as a backup to the open one she'd always used, and I don't think she's touched the open one ever since. My other cat seems to strongly prefer open litterboxes though
@@QuakerMC I think it really depends on how they feel in the home. A cat that is more skittish or easily startled may prefer an open litterbox to make sure there's nothing waiting for them while they're vulnerable. While a cat who is pretty confident in the space may prefer an enclosed space because it feels more relaxing to be vulnerable in a "hiding" spot so to speak
@@ticklord That makes sense, but it actually ended up being the opposite. The cat that prefers the enclosed litter box is by far the more skittish of the two. I think it's for the same reason cats like boxes and small hiding spots in general; small spaces might make them feel less trapped and more protected
the stomach thing i think is dependent on the cat . my cat molly rolls over and expects belly rubs. starts pawing the air whenever i do and looks so relaxed lol. my other hates it though. she likes to give ME attention but hates receiving it. she sleeps on my back when i sleep.
There’s an outdoor cat that visits my kitties at the backdoor window sometimes. We call him our cats secret boyfriend Haha
There’s a cat that lives on my street that comes to hang out with my cats lol
There are two neighborhood black cats, one longhair and the other shorthair, that my cat regular hangs out with. Not all cats are solitary. I used to have 5 cats, only 2 were from the same litter, and all 5 would sleep together, all curled or piled around each other like my friends’ rats do. They followed each other around and played all day. They were also of 3 different ages - so, every cat is different, just like not all dogs are pack animals and will prefer to be the only dog, and sometimes the only pet, in the house.
I've had a couple of cats that loved being cradled and for one of them that was the only way you could hold her for over a minute. I think they have preferences on how they are held whether it's cradling, laying flat in your arms or resting their head on your shoulder with their legs supported
This! My Siamese mix will literally climb into my arms in such a way that he forces me to cradle him like a baby lol, and this same cat lives for belly rubs. Like, rolls over on his back presenting his tummy and looks at you if you don’t rub his belly. Then he turns into a purr machine and just melts into a big pile of loving mush haha. My female cat though don’t dare touch her tummy! Lol
@@forest_maiden same here!!
This video is mostly fake, there’s no sources in the description or the video. That’s probably why your cat doesn’t act the way the video predicts
Why am I watching this while absolutely despising cats?Sometimes I can't understand myself.
In case anyone hasn't already mentioned it.
What you showed as "declawing" is claw clipping, completely acceptable and safe.
No more dangerous than trimming your nails and recommend (only) for indoor cats as they have no way to wear them down naturally, even with scratchers.
Declawing is the sick American practice of ripping the claws out of a cat completely and is illegal in most of Europe, and with good reason.
Exactly! My polydactyle cat, even though he's indoor/outdooe, physically cannot wear down his nails properly. We have to cut them or they will (and have) grown into his toe pads.
I dropped my jaw
Wait.... It's common in Merica? Wtf is wrong with those people?!
@@joosepkoressaar6660 it's illegal in New York state and I'm happy to hear Maryland is about to follow suit, but that's only 2 out of 50.
I have read that a lot of American vets also refuse to do it, so not everyone is cruel.
It is not acceptable you barbarian..
My cat ( blue point siamese) has a nerve condition that is prevalent in the strain. Causing him to have anxiety about pets on the back ( feels like pins to him ) so he loves getting belly scratches, neck, under the armpits.. wags his tail like a dog does, plays fetch, opens doors... hes a weird one, but we love mr. Ruckux :)
About cradling, belly rubs, strong smells etc.: as with everything I think it has to do with the individual itself.
For example, while my cat didn't like it to be touched anywhere *near* the belly, even though she presented herself in that fashion towards me very often, the cat of my sister LOVED it.
If a cat presents your belly it means that they trust you 100%, this can even be observed by Tigers and other (large) cats in captivity.
Overall the video is well made.
Two of my cats love the smell of bleach, they would sprawl all over and slobber everywhere, to the point I have to lock them out of the area I'm cleaning, doors etc. 🖤
@@toniapeers8479 made me laugh 😃
My cat always sticking her tongue out everytime we’re going to a higher temperature places. We were once travelled to a warmer city and she was all stressed out since day 1😥 So i brought her to my room and turned on my air conditioner for her
I had a friend who didn't listen to me when I told him NOT to declaw his cat. He returned from work and found out his cat had chewed through it's paw looking for the claws, he had to put her down at the same vet the same day.
Declawing your cat shouldn't be legal
That’s horrifying
Oh my God that’s horrific. Poor sweet baby.
... im sorry but the kinda shiiiiit vet agreed to kill an animal over this??? Thats insane. Both the declawing, your friends insistence on it and the idiot vet.
@@darkstraylily1477 i 100% agree with you. Declawing will only cause much bigger trouble and one bad practice leads to the others.
When you adopt a pet, you have to commit to the life of the pet, dog or cat or other. If you can't, then you shouldn't be that pet's owner.
I mean the thing about that is a pet can live 20+ years. To know what your life is going to look like 10 years from now even is impossible. And you sure as hell should not be focusing the entire path of your life around your pet. I understand why people give up pets, and i appreciate it more than just having them put down. Its hard for anyone to do, but sometimes its the situation. I dont care for all the pet finatics who feel they need to publicly shame people if they were to find their pet a new home.
@@natedog69420 Animals who live with me aren't just "pets". They are equal members of the family. I do not value life according to whether one is or isn't human. Hell, I am far warier of humans than I am of animals, seeing as animals rarely sell organs, pick up machine guns and shoot minors or throw nuclear bombs at each other. I understand that it is within endlessly shallow and narcissistic human nature, to unintelligently put their own kind above all others, but I was luckily blessed beyond the realms of averageness and can therefore provide zero understanding. A "pet" is a living being that will provide you with unconditional love and trust (unlike most humans), and as such, the least it deserves is your care and attention. If you are unable to comprehend such relationships and provide that which an intelligent form of existence would know it owes, then you simply shouldn't allow yourself to have a pet and just focus on yourself. Because after all, egocentricity, narcissism and selfishness are indeed the very definitions of an avergae human being.
@@tiamilo3673 u a vegan also?
I was surprised by the "strong smells" part. When I had my cat he gravitated to those smells. If he smelled fresh laundry with fabric softener, or febreeze on furnature or even my perfume he'd react like it was catnip rolling around and rubbing himself in it. Including freshly shampoo'd hair or soap scents after a shower. His reaction was quite cute. He also liked being cradled like a baby. He'd position himself that way and would fall asleep on us.
Same with my cats. They like it both ways.
My kitten grooms me after I shower. I think it is cause I no longer smell like him
@@tylercherry7424 Possibily LOL after all your kitten now owns you so making sure other cats know that you are their human. Their version of "MINE!"
I've had cats in my life that absolutely adore tummy rubs, just not too low. Currently, my boy likes chest and upper belly best, also underarms, and instead of attacking when he wants me to stop he curls around to present his neck and chin. My partner says he has has never seen a cat that loves belly rubs before, whereas I've had 3 belly rub connoisseurs by now :'D
Use the smells they hate to stop scratching in unwanted areas! Leave citrus peels or get a citrus spray etc
Just don't ever use cayenne pepper on anything. It's an old home remedy a lot people still recommend and cats have been known to claw their eyes out after it gets in there
Before you do that, try making sure they have something suitable to scratch their nails on. If not, say goodbye to your furniture! 🤪
Hmmm 🤔 thank you never thought of that
@Brayan Oviedo ok so relax I meant I never thought of that 🤪
I used a cheap, $1 lemongrass-scented Glade wax cone inside a plastic shell. She never scratched that corner of the couch again! ^..^
In addition to helping and sharing, we must raise awareness. By sterilizing we are "saving" 14 puppies and more than 30 kittens from this type of situation a year.
Holland ended up with stray dogs collecting, spaying, vaccinating, identifying and returning (if we can’t adopt). Without the need to end the life of street animals.
I dont think cats or dogs like that its worse than declawing you are not saving anything by preventing them to be born sterilizing and spaying is evil people do it for selfish resons. how would you like it if you woke up one day sterilized and some one told you they did it because they were more aware than you and that they did it because they loved you shh.
My cat absolutely loves her belly rubbed. Originally she would snap when touching her belly if she presented it, but cats need trust and time. After a while and proving that you won’t harm them in any way while in that vulnerable state, they will let you touch it because trust me they definitely enjoy getting a belly rub!!
Laser pointers can be great play toys as long as you transition to a toy that they can actually catch so they aren't just teased. I often start with a laser pointer and then switch to an interactive toy like a rod with a feather on the end. If you do it before mealtime it's even better because then they are getting to eat after catching their "prey", aka the toy.
I do the same exact thing with my two cats. I will use the laser for a little while and then stop with that. after the laser, I will throw one of their toys across the room, and have them chase it, and actually catch it. That makes them at ease, and they lose the stress of never being able to catch the laser...
*_CATS MAKE YOUR LIFE BETTER_*💞😺👌
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I wish humans would stop calling coyotes wild dogs and forgetting that felines can and do form groups. It’s called a pride of Lions and those are indeed a large cat. I have 20 strays that live on my block. 20 strays, one block in a city. They barely fight and they all share bowls at the same time, every day.
My cat must be totally abnormal because he loves the blow dryer. It doesn't matter where he is in the house, if I'm drying my hair he will come running to get his fur blown.
I wish my stomach problems would wait ten to twelve hours after having milk lol!!!! More like ten to twelve minutes.
I had a cat that was very lactose sensitive and if he ever got any milk it was more like ten to twelve seconds before problems 😂 My other cat always begs for milk and cheese and other dairy items and it never bothers her
With my cat is was projectile vomiting about a minute after 😅
Wonderful video focussing on a wonderful animal! 💜 We make the decision to home a cat so we owe it to them to make sure 'home' is as comfortable as possible for them 🙏🏼😊
My cat lets me do what ever I like and purrs still
Haha I felt that! It’s so weird. It’s like he automatically expects cuddles from me 🥺
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Samee
My boy is the same some cats are sweet loving babies
Some times I wish he would stay on his own when I’m doing school he lays on my math book every time I’m doing math
My cat actually *loves* belly rubs. He has literally tried to ask me to if I am petting him in other ways.
Also, yeah, we got my boy from a rescue, and I have noticed he has some very real separation anxiety. Once he understood We Are Family (which took, like, 36 hours of being with him *max*) he got really upset if we went on vacation or something. He is definitely afraid of losing his humans again.
He does, however, freaking love meeting people. So much. And then demanding their laps and not letting them move. He adjusts to new territories very quickly and is aaaaall about the strangers. By meeting three, he may give noseboops. Because you are His now.
They can get used to you 'going on vacations'. The 1st time I was gone for a week my most codependent, best companion male had a melt down on day 5, even entered the neighbors house for the 1st time in a decade, he figured I was gone for good as I'd never been gone more than 4 or 5 days. Later that same month I was gone AGAIN for a week and he was OK with it.
(I've been wondering if talking to them over the phone would be worth a try?)
Cat's hate cradling and belly rubs
My Big Ol Baby Cat: Disregard those. 🤦🏾♂
" Cats are very clean animals " 🤣🤣🤣 I had one who loved to roll in the dirt and played in my flower pots. She was supposed to be solid white, but often became dark brown.
That's part of the cleaning! They need dirt to absorb oils off of them. My cat is slightly more greasy during the winter than when she can roll in dirt
They ARE NOT CLEAN. They are covered with cat spit. That is NOT clean.
Before I got my own place, my family had two dogs (mother and son). My sister stopped by with a cat she had (named Zootie) and said to Mom, "Don't worry. It's only for the weekend." That weekend, Zootie had kittens in Mom's dresser drawer. We kept one, who was named Orange (for obvious reasons). We lived in an area where you could get away with letting your pets out. So both the dogs and the cats were indoor- outdoor.
The unusual thing about Orange is thst we rarely saw him groom himself. He also liked to roll in dirt. So when you patted him, he was dusty. One day it occurred to me that the lack of grooming might be a problem. So I decided to encourage grooming. by praising him effusively whenever I caught him grooming himself. His grooming improved. One time, Zootie happened to be in the room when I started praising him. She gave me a startled look. It was clear from her expression that she was thinking, "What are you praising him for THAT for?!"
I’d like to get more specific about “declawing” which I normally refer to as what it actually is; amputation. Likening this disfigurement to the removal of the top joint of human fingers is too gentle a comparison. We do not walk on our hands. It is far more detrimental and cruel than that comparison.
Superb list. I actually learned something; "whisker sensitivity;" Fantastic!
Yes, Dirtyface will be getting a new dish.
IMAGINE IF SCHOOLS TAUGHT PET CARE. THINK ABOUT ALL THE PAIN AND SUFFERING THAT WE COULD PREVENT OVER THE NEXT 50 YEARS IF WE TEACH PROPER PET CARE IN ALL SCHOOLS K12. ALSO CHILD CARE. LOL
Please translate this into Mandarin. Some of the videos I see of cats dressed as babies, being hurt to create a reaction and generally being tormented really upset me. This is an excellent, informative video that is neither preach or self-righteous. Thanks for producing it.
@@tylerw8943 thank you but my Mandarin is as good as my Klingon! I was suggesting fir those in east Asia who mistreat animals thinking they’re being funny. I’m sure you must have seen them.
Dude said don't take them to the vet 💀
The negatives to declawing our cats cannot be understated. Thank you for this.
Except the fool showed nail cutting, not declawing.
Agree with everything.. except the laser pointer. My kitty loves "stalking" and chasing the pointer across the floor every night.
Same here. If I turn the laser pointer off he looks at the floor and back at me until I turn it back on. He will bite me when I clip his claws, but he will live. Clipping claws is not harmful unless you go down too far.
Some of these behaviours reminds me a little of myself, as an autistic person. Or more like some criterias for autism. Some even tend to say all cats are autistic, but that's probably not true.
Getting anxious whenever things get heated between a few people, that is something I relate to! I freeze or get anxious every time people nag at each other and one is serious when the other is not.
Predictability is something we need more or less, but more than most. I always feel conflicted about this because life isn't predictable, but yet I need to know a few things before I can do something.
Knowing how many people might not be as chill as we autistic people tend to be with each other (about our looks, routines, quirks and etc), I can almost never relax outside home (with a few exceptions). It's like standing in court, but fortunately, most people my family knows aren't that biased. I still feel with others so much that it feels like I have experienced some stuff I never have. But at the same time, I'm glad I can do that, because it makes it easy for me to understand others.
Cats are sensitive, like us in many ways, but still different. We all have to mind others' weaknesses while encouraging each other to do great things with our strengths! Aha this got long, but thanks for reading it! Peace!
There's a children's book called All Cat's Have Asperger's Syndrome. You should check it out. I'm also on the spectrum and I found it relatable.
I appreciate you compiling this so I can be more efficient in annoying cats.
Our cats give us "kisses" when we come home by greeting us and wanting us to gently blow in their face and smell our mouths. It's definitely a different behavior than any of the other cats I've known, but they're the sweetest fur people ever.
I've made friends with new cats by gently wafting my breath toward them. They're interested in what you had for lunch!