I rearranged my whole apartment for my cats! There’s cat beds everywhere! Cat houses & litter boxes in their favorite places. Just ordered a huge cat tree. They are definitely tree dwellers. All kinds of things for the kitties in my home. I work at a shelter, and I work with cats & dogs. I absolutely love cleaning and decorating and rearranging the cat rooms at my job. So my apartment looks like a big cat room.
My cats all love cabinets. So instead of fighting with them, I let them have all of the top ones(I'm short so can't reach anyways). I put beds in some, food and water dishes in others. One is right by a window so I added a cat tower right next to it to extend it and make a cat tv. Unfortunately, I can't risk a catio. I live in bear and cougar country and they can get into catios and have done so.
Good solution. My guy only goes outside when we can watch him in the fenced yard. So I'll also leave closets and cupboards slightly open for him. He loves to use those as his "caves" and places where he looks for prey. Also he keeps cool in them when it gets hot in summertime.
How do they even get in there if it’s completely fenced off, I feel like people should build a double fence then like a zoo enclosure, as weird and expensive as that is lol
@@starrix4712 Their claws, teeth, and massive weight are much bigger than a dog's or raccoons. They have gotten into catios and chicken coops around here. I have a lot of windows, so I put shelves on them to make up for it. I may consider a small window one I can shut at some point.
Hey, Jackson, You have made me a much more aware cat guardian! Thanks! I have 2 kitties, Amigo and Annabelle. We have 3 litter boxes, 3 cat trees, 3 water fountains, birdfeeders and a catio on the patio of my apt. It has a detachable zippered tunnel which I put out on the small, upstairs balcony. You have made life so much more enjoyable for my cats and myself. It is not perfect, but at 73 years old, it makes me a very happy cat "mom" Blessings!!
My baby boy mostly likes the floor. He will occasionally get on his table and look out the window, but normally the floor is where he likes to sleep or the bottom shelf in my bathroom. Recently I figured out why he wont let me sleep at night. He would start crying ad soon as I'd shut off my lights to go to bed. I used to have to let him out just to get some sleep because of the up in my face meowing, but 2days ago, I realized that when I turn the lights off it's completely dark; however it's not dark out side there are street lights. So I thought to put night lights in for him, so that when I shut the lights off to go to sleep, he will still be able to see around the house. It worked...hes now comfortable enough to stay in all night long.
@Nospam Spamisham yes , I have 10 cats. all are from the street, their names are: Miztli, Silvestre, Rayitas del 💘, Señor Gato, Max, Mom cat, Peluchito,Beker, Sombra and Chi. I love love love my cats.
Thank you so much for all of your videos! I adopted my sister's cats when she needed to move across the country and couldn't take them with her. One destroyed furniture with pee and clawing and the other hid under the bed. It got to the point where I didn't know if I could keep them either. Finding your videos and books saved the relationship with my cats. I can now unriddle their behavior and find a mutually beneficial solution. I can't thank you enough ❤❤❤
To EVERYONE who can’t make a Catio - I highly recommend harness/leash training! Idk what my 2 boys would do without our walks!!!!! It’s absolutely a learning process for any cat who isn’t used to it; BUT DONT GIVE UP!!! Your mews happiness is totally worth the waiting & training!! 😻😻
Hi Jackson! One of my cats was constantly drinking from MY glass, despite clean, fresh water bowls in several rooms. If he couldn't jam his face into it, he'd tip the glass over--then run away from wet feet--argh! Finally, your "no/yes" message sank in! I put a small bowl of water on the shelf between his jump-up spot and where I set my glass and TA-DA! He hasn't bothered my drink since, because he gets to his 'up high' bowl first! Thanks, Pat & Zazzle, no longer soggy ;-)
Thank you, Jackson! When a stray cat decided he wants to be my roommate, I knew exactly what I should do to make him feel more welcome and comfortable. My cat gives you a big head bump!
Is another season of "my cat from hell" coming? I love that show and I learned a lot about cats (actually I sort of already knew those things unconsciously and acted accordingly but the show made me aware what I was doing and what I could do better)
Franziska Weiße YES! I was saying the same thing to my husband!!! (No shade intended) BUT I am a *very* “involved” cat-mom of 2 - & on a majority of the shows I always think to myself, how can they not pick up on the very clear signs😔🤔 While I’m self-aware enough to know that I’m far more “involved” than most cat owners (most people by cats as a cute, exciting gift - Only to then expect them serve as quite, “independent” as most say 🙄😑 unheard wallflowers) Meanwhile my hearts breaks because ALL cats only want to be loved and worshipped. ANY cat is going to not only return your love, they’ll give it back to you 50 fold. They are SUPER clear communicators! Listen to them ♥️🤗😻
I’m so grateful that my cat loves the bathroom. She just hangs out there all day. It’s too small to fit a litter box in now, but when we move I’m glad to know that I can store the poop in the poop room and she’ll still be happy.
my Jiji started doing so much better since i started watching your videos and understanding him better. I put special pillows for him all over the house, I called a friend and he helped me build small shelves we put around the house too and even along our staircase he has his own staircase now haha. and two weeks later, he started coming out of the closet (literally, he was always hiding there it seemed i couldn't do anything about it.). He's a different cat now, he cuddles ALL the time ! I've never seen him like this. Thank you Jackson !!
Yes catios are a game changer in any household with 1 to infinity cats !! Like the man said creating additional space especially exclusive to the cats is huge in their lives
I had a cat who liked to hide in "dens." It was his favorite type if spot to sleep and get pets. One time I bought new shelves from IKEA and had to put it in his favorite sleeping spot. I used an old blanket and set up a comfy bed for him on the bottom shelf. He loved it. I recently had to send him to the rainbow bridge. I cant bear to move the bed. :,(
Laura Hanks, Aw, Hon! I’m so sorry. Its very sad to lose Anyone. Including and especially a beloved Fur baby! I’d like to offer my condolences to you for the Loss of your boy kitty. I know it must’ve been extremely difficult for you to watch him leave. I’ve been through that a number of times through the decades. It hurts like hell. Even now, when I remember any of my fur babies, my heart breaks Every time, all over again. My 18 year old Cat, Benny will probably be “telling” me (IDK sooner, than later?) that its his time to go, too. I’m seriously not looking forward to that conversation. And, his Vet will know ASA I can call, make an appointment for my Bennyman. Second opinion, yes? Once again, I’m saddened by your recent Loss, Laura. Be good to yourself, let yourself grieve as you must. And, take a little time with your memories together with your kitty, before you make a decision about adopting another baby for your Family. Just a few bits out of my own experiences. DO THIS: Remember. Cry. And Heal. TC...
Laura it is a real grief. Give yourself kindness, and time. Remembering the good times will get easier. Remember you were brave: we can be fairly sure they will live shorter than us, but you gave him/ them a home and your love anyway. We all deserve at least a little praise for that bravery. ( passing you a tissue box and some for me too ).
I’m very fortunate that we have a screened in porch on a second floor, WAY up in the trees of our apartment complex. We could never have an apartment without one again. Our 3 furry babies love to watch the birds & yowl at the squirrels or even just sit out in the evening with us listening to the bugs & frogs.💗 If you can get an apartment with a screened in porch, DO IT!!! Your cat(s) will thank you!👏🏻
My cat Abbey the red tabby was scared of her shadow. When she wasn't eating or using the litter box, she was hiding under the dining room table. I think she felt safe in the "forest of chair & table legs. One thing that she did was so out of character, she made me laugh. We had a large sliding glass door on the south side of our house, so even in the winter, it was like a warm tropical greenhouse in there.Because it was a great source of light, any flying insect that was trying to get out, ended up at that window. Abbey, who was typically frightened of her shadow, went into " Predator Mode," when she heard and saw that fly buzzing around.She would bat at it with her paw, until she knocked it to the ground. I never saw her so proud of herself as when she was chewing that little guy up. Now that's Cat Mojo!
My cat has always loved dressers, book shelves, and even exercise equipment. We give her different levels & don't have to bolt anything. We only have one cat tree for her, right now...she uses it to get to other places. There are some fantastic 'jungle gym' type cat trees out there. Some day we'll afford them! ;) In the meantime, she's content just getting where she wants to go. Does that help?
I know I've gotten a floor to ceiling cat tree that was pretty cheap. The top was a spring so it didnt bolt to anything. Used it in several apartments. Only issue is over a couple years the constant running up and down lessened the spring so eventually it didnr work anymore. Still used portions of it as scratching posts later though. Also can use book shelves, they have window suction shelves/beds, cat trees, you dont have to bolt to the wall at all.
My youngest cat LOVES going on walks. We live in an apartment so we just walk the hallways now but working on liking hte elevator so we can go all the way outside. We also do supervised balcony time for both cats so they get extra sun and fresh air.
My old cat refused to sit in any window. We never knew why, but he DID love the Glass balcony door so that was where we put a window Bed up for him^^ He adored it.
Wow thats amazing! You get a gold star from me! My husband would not allow that lol I tried best I could do is the second bathroom upstairs is the cats and I have 2 litter boxes and basically its there bathroom 😂⭐❤
For catios on balcony, you can buy pressure posts for holding winter gazebos and put that to support a mesh that you can buy on amazon that's made for catios. I tiw-wrapped the top and bottom of mine on a long wooden piece so that the cat can't go under and that works fine
Thanks always for your videos your love of kitty's makes my heart melt. You are an amazing loving kind person thank you for inspiring others to love and help our fur babies..
This is my favorite video of yours yet! ❤️ A lot of good info that’s very digestible. I’m going to use this as my go to with helping friends gets started in clatifying their homes. People just think cats are always going to be a certain “annoying” way and it’s just not so.
I love those "Wallstairs", meaning shelves on the walls for the Purrpeople to climb and lay on. Unfortunately I can't do that in my place. It's just rented and I can't drill that many holes into the walls here. Plus on top of it: The walls are very soft and if those 2 Purrenginges I have, go at each other, they could fall together with the shelf they're on 😱. So, two 8'-cattrees, 3 single scratching-posts in 3 different rooms, several sleeping-spots with bedding, one window-catservatory and a giant, soft catbed in the human bedroom have to be enough for the Purrpeople who adopted me 😊 P.S. About the litter-boxes: Ever since my Purrpeople (2 of them) moved in, they're used to using one, hooded litterbox. And it's in the bathroom, across from the human pottie. It's been working fine for 8 1/2 yrs now and occasionally I get a...ummmm...undergarment heater or a High 5 after a successful "dropping". Considdering I clean their box every day, accidents outside of the box happened only ONCE, because stupid hooman-me bought a cheap knock-off-wannabe-litter instead of the premium, biodegradable litter the Lord and Lady were used to. Well, I learned my lesson
I'm almost confident that my cat is a tree dweller because 6/10 times I see him up vertically like on a chair, his recently new used cat tree, his old cat tree when we first got him, on the couch. I only see him on the floor when he's laying down, splooting, sitting, kinda think about it I haven’t ever seen him sleep on the floor besides his bed right next to my bed and drawer on the floor 3:00 at that point you might as well potty train them outside
We went from a condo to a mobile home with an enclosed porch and our 4 cats absolutely love it!!! We have there cat tree out there. We also bought a cheap board covered it with a cheap carpet and set it up right in front of the window when inside that is there favorite place.
I just got a kitten and I had no idea they could be so WILD!!!! Thank you! Your awesome! I have watched you for years on your TV show. And now I have a kitty.....I just got her two days ago and man I had no idea. Of course the first person I knew I had to look for on utube was YOU! Thanks so much for helping us people understand and help us with our fuury babies 😽
When our cat was a kitten she stayed in one room after we first adopted her because she was so shy. We gave her a small space to make sure she felt secure. Once she started branching out, we moved the litter box to the bathroom right next to the toilet where she has a habit of making full eye contact while pooping 😂 She has a favorite scent soaker and two different places to watch birds. We’re working on getting a catio up and running so she’s not trying to run outside and she’s a pro on the leash and harness now! Thank you so much for being such an amazing resource for our little girl 💕
Thank you! Jackson! Here from Argentina always watching your´s videos. a few years ago i found a cat and now he is my life. You make me feel much better with them.
I bought an ikea cart with wheels as a kind of night stand. The bottom two shelves were for craft supplies. The top waa for nightstand things. Water, headphones, books. The plan changed. There is a soft bath mat on the top shelf and a kitty asleep in there.
I have two cats....a two-year-old mom and her six month old male kitten. My cats follow me around and will be either on the cat tree, window, sofa, bed, or floor close to me. I have two big scratching posts and 4 little scratching pads around my apartment. I also have a cat lounge that they love to hang out in. And blankets placed here and there that they love to curl up on. Love this video btw!
My cats LOVE their catio. They sit on the ledges and watch the birds and squirrels. They sniff the breezes, lay in the sunny spots, hunt little bugs and lizards that get in. They also love walking on top of our cabinets, shelves, and hanging out on the fridge. Vertical space is often times so under utilized! But kitties love to feel like they can see you, but you can’t see/get to them
My cat likes being on the floor and pouncing from crinkle paper or hidey holes, definitely a bush dweller. Lots of your videos and book focuses on building things higher up but mine is happiest at ground level. I try to make it different and stimulating but would love a video on how to keep bush dweller / ground floor loving cats happiest?
I have 6 litter boxes! 2 in the bathroom, 2 in the living room, one in a bedroom, and one under the kitchen island! Yes the kitchen island is the favorite for some of the cats! It's the covered box
We just moved into this apt in April. It's now June and we adopted our fur baby a week ago. Eventually, my husband is going to enclose our existing patio/balconey and put a door in so we can still exit thru the back. We also have one commercial cat tree. It's on my to do list to make more cat trees.
My cat loves watching bird videos on the computer, and loves high perches with window views- she races to the next to keep watch a neighbor cat walking by... But something you didn't mention- as a carpenter I've noticed how every Western Red Cedar or Redwood fence has worn spots on projecting corners right at cat marking height. They love that soft wood. If you know a carpenter/handyman sort of person, any project- be it repair or new construction- will yield cutoff pieces that can be attached to a door jamb or projecting corner, and your cat will favor that old gray fence wood above all else. (I Don't Recommend treated wood! but that's not hard to recognize) A two-foot long board and two small screws and it's fun for years. If a slight encouragement is needed, rub a bit of catnip on it at the height of her nose when she's on her hind legs. A scratching frenzy results, a great reward or distraction, and it doesn't get in the way like a post does.
I am so thankful I've done all this. We have high kitty trees , a scratcher in every room. Cat perch in the window. Little box is in the dining room area (my office) and my husband will take them out on the back patio occasionally and keeps a close eye. They don't jump or go off. He just big hunts and rolls in the dirt and sun (which I hated at first because I was scared fir their safety. But we are also looking into walking him because he loves being outside )
Thank you Jackson for highlighting the need to adopt kittens/cats now. I have 2 new ones here in Las Vegas. It is your encouragement that keeps me going, as my 2 come from feral community, and both are hiding/adjusting. Thank you for everything ❤
New to being a cat mum and your videos have been awesome!! Had no problems at all and super happy! Now I have two kittens who have a few months age difference between them but best buddies.💕💕😊😊
hey Jackson you should do a video on how to catify for cheap, I would make my house a wonderway of walkways and cativity stations but simple don't have the budget.
my sisters and i are getting three cats by the end of the week as in 13th of june we are so exited for them and your videos has helped A LOT so thank you for giving such beneficial videos
Catifying the house for me is like baby proofing the house for others. Its just common sense to ensure that your house is both safe & stimulating for both you & your cat.
Wow! That’s amazing. I had checked off 3 of those without realizing it. Maybe that’s why my cat’s are happy. Thanks. Strongly considering a Catio. Bye.
I wish that someday I could do all 4 of that for my cats. We are currently living in a 25.6' motorhome right now. They seem to love the big box and sitting on the dash when we're parked, but someday maybe a place where I can have space outside as well as inside would be nice.
Thank you Jackson. I've been waiting to get a cat tree for so long because I wanted a real big and fancy one but I just realize I don't need a fancy one so I'll be going to go to the pet store at lunch time and get my baby a cat tree 🤗🥰😻 Thank you
Thank you so much for making these videos! I have had cats before but i’m getting ready to move into my own apartment and have been binge watching your videos this week. I have learned lots!
We have the privilege of living on a smallholding so our cats grew up being outdoor-indoor cats. Roads, dogs etc are far enough away to not pose a danger to them . Now that they are older gentleman we have an area fenced off for them ( cat-proof fencing ). The cats love it, especially if I spend time outside with them. We've moved around a bit, for a while, during which they had to become house cats. Now that we are back I have had to help them to enjoy being outside again. They have come to love their outside time! It was such fun to watch my one cat, who became really stressed with all the moving, run around like the fun little kitten he once was. He's almost 16yrs old.
My cat is a "bush dweller," but mainly because she has arthritis in her spin, so she has trouble jumping up onto things or climbing, things she used to do earlier in her life. But I have created steps for some things she likes to get up on, to make it easier for her. And she is mainly outdoors (no I don't like that either, but my living situation makes it necessary), so she gets fresh air, sun, and has 3D cat tv, plus my entire yard is her cat box. 😺
I don't know where I can ask this question but. I'm currently in Mexico and making preperations to move to Canada in mid November and plan to take a cat With me. She will be going from tropical paradise to winter Wonderland in the course of a 24 hour period. We all know cats hate change, and this is a massive one. My current plans are to keep her in my bedroom for a few days and then let her explore the rest of the house. I want to make her more or less, fully an indoor cat, because the snows will have either just started, or will be started by the time we get there, and she would have an inappropriate coat for that kind of weather. (So, she probably wouldn't like it outside, anyway) She is currently indoor-outdoor, I've never seen her use a litter box but usually that's ok. However, a couple times I've caught he peeing inside. Once a year ago on the towels, once a couple months ago on the printer, and once just now on my clothes while I was present. I figure she isn't happy with the litterbox, which is something that will be better adjusted with the move. (I have a better one waiting for us in Canada) However, I'm worried that she won't use the new litterbox, either. While at the hotel she might pee on me because nothing smells right, and that once we are at the house we will be living with (where my bedroom does, actually, smell like me) she will chose the carpeted floors, my clothes, and anything but the litterbox. I have a feliway collar and spray but I am concerned that it won't be enough. If I can't prevent the peeing in the house, I will probably be faced with the ultimatum from my grandmother and my mother that I will need to get rid of this cat who is very much bonded to me, in a country where everything is different for her. I can't match the food, I can't match the litter, I can't match the sights, sounds, smells... she is even going from a multicat home to being an only cat and I can't do anything about any of these changes. i love this cat and she loves me but I'm worried that I might be boxed in a corner.
Question for Jackson or the community!!! I have 7 cats living with us. Two of them spend most of their time outside in the catio, because when they *do* come inside, they both pee on walls and curtains. I 100% think this is because they feel unwelcome being around the others due to the fact that they are outside most of the time and don’t really have a place thats “theirs” inside, if that makes sense? I’m trying to work with them and hopefully have them both feel more confident and comfortable in the home so they wont feel the need to mark anymore (but my family is against me bringing cat trees and cat beds inside the house, not to mention putting up cat shelves! so it’s kinda hard to work with them as effectively as I could be if they had higher safe spaces..) I’m determined to help them though!! so far I’ve tried mixing the cats placements everyday (some go outside and some (including the two) come inside for the day), which has shown a little bit of progress, I’ve also tried having them all in together while keeping their attention on me through a string feather toy, which help a little too as well. Anyone know anything else I could try??? I’m on board with any tips at this point
My cats LOVE watching TV and the iPad. They watch nature videos, Cat Games (channel), and cartoons, like Simon's Cat, and Lex and Cinnabon videos. I have made UA-cam Playlists for them, put it on constant replay, and let it play all day, all night. I have three cats. They all love to watch different things at different times from different places. I have windows and window seats throughout my condo, but they still love the TV and iPad, too. I guess they like variety.
My belle she loves being high up and on the floor she changes her mojo mood each day and she loves playing peekaboo and gets a huge amount of cat tv... my garden although little has a lot of birds and my window has enough room her second cat bed is there with her doughnut pillow Xd
Thank you Jackson for acknowledging that alot of us don't have the area or money, permission, etc., to build a catio. I would LOVE too have one for my cats, but I can't. I go to bed at night feeling like I'm a bad, bad , bad cat mommy cause I don't have one.... I love my furbabies and have every toy you can imagine.. I have 2 cat trees only heavy, glass ( non pourous) food dishes, interactive paying every day, sooped out litter boxes cleaned out wit only hot water, and only moderate noise in my apt. Nothing too loud. When I have guests(ingrequentlg) they know my cat rules and if they don 't abide they cute don't visit again. However, the catio thing makes me feel lacking as a cat mom. Am I doing ok?
thank you for sharing this. i know you have likely said all these things a million times and i had heard of you before from that animal planet show, but only saw it randomly because i don't have that channel sadly. but i am going to try a few of these ideas this weekend. i feel so bad that i am just now learning it after having had my cats for years, but hopefully they will find some benefit anyway and it isn't too late. biggest thing is i'm going to block off the unders and other places i can't get to where they tend to fight. i am not sure how to deal with their food situation yet (one has a spot only she can get to to free feed cause she eats slow and the other has a different spot and he eats all at once) because i think that also contributes to their fighting when he is hungry and he knows she gets to eat whenever. but i will check out more of your videos and see if there is something i can do about that. and hopefully these fast changes will help them feel more confident and secure in their relationship to the space, each other, and me :) thanks so much!
We have the good luck of living in a tropical country and also have a backyard with trees, we have build cat tree houses for them with bridges and stuff
I have a 4 month old kitten. His confident where is all over the place. Lol I wish I could put shelves and steps up for Murphy but it's against my rent agreement. So he has a couple of scratching posts, three cat trees so he can get up high. Cat hammocks in both the living room and bedroom windows. And his favorite cushion is tucked under a chair with a blanket draped over it. Plus a whole basket of toys for him to play with if I'm not home. Part of me says that I've done what I can with the limits I have but part of me worries that I'm missing something and Murphy is going to grow up unhappy.
My mom sadly does not like all the cat stuff everywhere so I’ve tried my best to make my cat happy without getting complaints. Other than simple cat trees and cat hammocks on the windows, I am also going to make a cat highway in my room. I also walk her and if I have less time she likes to run around the backyard
Jackson, I'm a feline caregiver at a shelter. We have many cats in quarantine and holding areas where they are in a cages all day. I was wondering if you have any suggestions on ways to get them a little enrichment or stimulation from inside their cages. Thanks so much!
Hey, just to let you know: Cats can't actually make Vitamin D themselves in the sun, they have to get it from their food! Maybe correct that part ;) (Veterinary student from Germany)
Been prepping my place for the cat we are picking up in December gonna get a little bit of everything and see what he likes then make alterations based on that
My timid guy, Tibbles, one of his favorite things is having a sarong or some thin blanky kind of thing hanging over the arm of a couch, or over a chair, or a cat tree, that he can hide behind and PLAY behind, pounce on my other two cats, and so on. So I'm ordering some more "togas" for him lol. And getting inspired for more shelving. I tried the plastic fish but man those things bumping into the plastic is annoying and the cats don't watch it much. Maybe I'll try the bird feeder. We have 10inch wide extra boards on top of the window ledges so they can be in any window.
Great video! I'm doing it Bought a cat tree 2 levels made them a cat cave from a cardboard box with egyptian drawings (it was fun for me to do !) And the box has 3 exists. I downloaded a cat app game and my cats love it, its there cat tv And they love my aquarium game I think that's good.... My cats seem happy
My cat is confident everywhere. His ego fills the room lol
@sara Allison if you hate house cats, then why are you watching videos about them? Are you only here to be toxic?
And so it should. Cats were worshiped as god/desses in ancient Egypt. And would like you to remember that. ;)
sara Allison well cats are actually very clean animals😾
@@sashaboo72 unlike her dirty mouth
@Sarah Milo damn. What a committed troll.
I rearranged my whole apartment for my cats! There’s cat beds everywhere! Cat houses & litter boxes in their favorite places. Just ordered a huge cat tree. They are definitely tree dwellers. All kinds of things for the kitties in my home. I work at a shelter, and I work with cats & dogs. I absolutely love cleaning and decorating and rearranging the cat rooms at my job. So my apartment looks like a big cat room.
I don't know how to decorate but I know how to decorate for my cats! ❤
My cats all love cabinets. So instead of fighting with them, I let them have all of the top ones(I'm short so can't reach anyways). I put beds in some, food and water dishes in others. One is right by a window so I added a cat tower right next to it to extend it and make a cat tv. Unfortunately, I can't risk a catio. I live in bear and cougar country and they can get into catios and have done so.
Good solution. My guy only goes outside when we can watch him in the fenced yard. So I'll also leave closets and cupboards slightly open for him. He loves to use those as his "caves" and places where he looks for prey. Also he keeps cool in them when it gets hot in summertime.
My cat lovessss sleeping in our tv stand. We have an empty shelf for her and she's there all the time
How do they even get in there if it’s completely fenced off, I feel like people should build a double fence then like a zoo enclosure, as weird and expensive as that is lol
@@starrix4712 Their claws, teeth, and massive weight are much bigger than a dog's or raccoons. They have gotten into catios and chicken coops around here. I have a lot of windows, so I put shelves on them to make up for it. I may consider a small window one I can shut at some point.
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Hey, Jackson, You have made me a much more aware cat guardian! Thanks! I have 2 kitties, Amigo and Annabelle. We have 3 litter boxes, 3 cat trees, 3 water fountains, birdfeeders and a catio on the patio of my apt. It has a detachable zippered tunnel which I put out on the small, upstairs balcony. You have made life so much more enjoyable for my cats and myself. It is not perfect, but at 73 years old, it makes me a very happy cat "mom" Blessings!!
Amigo! ^^ D
Wow your cats seem to have a very happy and luxurious life, you are a very good cat mom indeed
My baby boy mostly likes the floor. He will occasionally get on his table and look out the window, but normally the floor is where he likes to sleep or the bottom shelf in my bathroom.
Recently I figured out why he wont let me sleep at night. He would start crying ad soon as I'd shut off my lights to go to bed. I used to have to let him out just to get some sleep because of the up in my face meowing, but 2days ago, I realized that when I turn the lights off it's completely dark; however it's not dark out side there are street lights. So I thought to put night lights in for him, so that when I shut the lights off to go to sleep, he will still be able to see around the house.
It worked...hes now comfortable enough to stay in all night long.
Hello I from Mexico. I have 10 cats. I love my cats!!!
Thanks!!!!!
@Nospam Spamisham yes , I have 10 cats. all are from the street, their names are: Miztli, Silvestre, Rayitas del 💘, Señor Gato, Max, Mom cat, Peluchito,Beker, Sombra and Chi. I love love love my cats.
That's amazing! ⭐🐱❤
@@sonialauralopez4940 the names are so cute! So adorable! Your a great mummy cat 🐱❤⭐
@@miahi2356 thanks 😄😽
Thank you so much for all of your videos! I adopted my sister's cats when she needed to move across the country and couldn't take them with her. One destroyed furniture with pee and clawing and the other hid under the bed. It got to the point where I didn't know if I could keep them either. Finding your videos and books saved the relationship with my cats. I can now unriddle their behavior and find a mutually beneficial solution. I can't thank you enough ❤❤❤
To EVERYONE who can’t make a Catio - I highly recommend harness/leash training! Idk what my 2 boys would do without our walks!!!!! It’s absolutely a learning process for any cat who isn’t used to it; BUT DONT GIVE UP!!! Your mews happiness is totally worth the waiting & training!! 😻😻
Hi Jackson! One of my cats was constantly drinking from MY glass, despite clean, fresh water bowls in several rooms. If he couldn't jam his face into it, he'd tip the glass over--then run away from wet feet--argh! Finally, your "no/yes" message sank in! I put a small bowl of water on the shelf between his jump-up spot and where I set my glass and TA-DA! He hasn't bothered my drink since, because he gets to his 'up high' bowl first! Thanks, Pat & Zazzle, no longer soggy ;-)
Thank you, Jackson! When a stray cat decided he wants to be my roommate,
I knew exactly what I should do to make him feel more welcome and comfortable. My cat gives you a big head bump!
Is another season of "my cat from hell" coming? I love that show and I learned a lot about cats (actually I sort of already knew those things unconsciously and acted accordingly but the show made me aware what I was doing and what I could do better)
Franziska Weiße YES! I was saying the same thing to my husband!!! (No shade intended) BUT I am a *very* “involved” cat-mom of 2 - & on a majority of the shows I always think to myself, how can they not pick up on the very clear signs😔🤔 While I’m self-aware enough to know that I’m far more “involved” than most cat owners (most people by cats as a cute, exciting gift - Only to then expect them serve as quite, “independent” as most say 🙄😑 unheard wallflowers) Meanwhile my hearts breaks because ALL cats only want to be loved and worshipped. ANY cat is going to not only return your love, they’ll give it back to you 50 fold. They are SUPER clear communicators! Listen to them ♥️🤗😻
It’s a false title. Should be called owner from hell
I live in a small Apartment, His litter box is in my bedroom. I Don't have any stairs. I don't a Balcony.
I’m so grateful that my cat loves the bathroom. She just hangs out there all day. It’s too small to fit a litter box in now, but when we move I’m glad to know that I can store the poop in the poop room and she’ll still be happy.
my Jiji started doing so much better since i started watching your videos and understanding him better. I put special pillows for him all over the house, I called a friend and he helped me build small shelves we put around the house too and even along our staircase he has his own staircase now haha. and two weeks later, he started coming out of the closet (literally, he was always hiding there it seemed i couldn't do anything about it.). He's a different cat now, he cuddles ALL the time ! I've never seen him like this. Thank you Jackson !!
Never stop giving these catifying tips❤️
Just ❤️ them
I am freaking out!! My Inkie is in your video......this is such a supercool thing. We say thank you so So much, kitty kisses from germany 💕
Yes catios are a game changer in any household with 1 to infinity cats !! Like the man said creating additional space especially exclusive to the cats is huge in their lives
I had a cat who liked to hide in "dens." It was his favorite type if spot to sleep and get pets. One time I bought new shelves from IKEA and had to put it in his favorite sleeping spot. I used an old blanket and set up a comfy bed for him on the bottom shelf. He loved it.
I recently had to send him to the rainbow bridge. I cant bear to move the bed. :,(
Ikea furniture is very appealing to cats.
Laura Hanks, Aw, Hon! I’m so sorry. Its very sad to lose Anyone. Including and especially a beloved Fur baby! I’d like to offer my condolences to you for the Loss of your boy kitty. I know it must’ve been extremely difficult for you to watch him leave. I’ve been through that a number of times through the decades. It hurts like hell. Even now, when I remember any of my fur babies, my heart breaks Every time, all over again. My 18 year old Cat, Benny will probably be “telling” me (IDK sooner, than later?) that its his time to go, too. I’m seriously not looking forward to that conversation. And, his Vet will know ASA I can call, make an appointment for my Bennyman. Second opinion, yes?
Once again, I’m saddened by your recent Loss, Laura. Be good to yourself, let yourself grieve as you must. And, take a little time with your memories together with your kitty, before you make a decision about adopting another baby for your Family. Just a few bits out of my own experiences.
DO THIS: Remember. Cry. And Heal. TC...
Laura it is a real grief. Give yourself kindness, and time. Remembering the good times will get easier. Remember you were brave: we can be fairly sure they will live shorter than us, but you gave him/ them a home and your love anyway. We all deserve at least a little praise for that bravery. ( passing you a tissue box and some for me too ).
I'm so sorry 😢
Laura Hanks, sorry to hear about your loss.
I’m very fortunate that we have a screened in porch on a second floor, WAY up in the trees of our apartment complex. We could never have an apartment without one again. Our 3 furry babies love to watch the birds & yowl at the squirrels or even just sit out in the evening with us listening to the bugs & frogs.💗 If you can get an apartment with a screened in porch, DO IT!!! Your cat(s) will thank you!👏🏻
❤ We have a happy cat because of Jackson's advice. You're the best Jackson!
My cat is a me-dweller, she wants to be wherever I am xD even on top of my head that is comfortable for her.
Mes chats sont rpi et reine de ma maison. Éli Manning est un court-cheveux Européen tabby qui adore regarder dehors la fenetee aux arbes et oiseaux
my cats always in trees
you sure its a cat, or a dog in a cat suit?
My cat Abbey the red tabby was scared of her shadow. When she wasn't eating or using the litter box, she was hiding under the dining room table. I think she felt safe in the "forest of chair & table legs. One thing that she did was so out of character, she made me laugh. We had a large sliding glass door on the south side of our house, so even in the winter, it was like a warm tropical greenhouse in there.Because it was a great source of light, any flying insect that was trying to get out, ended up at that window. Abbey, who was typically frightened of her shadow, went into " Predator Mode," when she heard and saw that fly buzzing around.She would bat at it with her paw, until she knocked it to the ground. I never saw her so proud of herself as when she was chewing that little guy up. Now that's Cat Mojo!
“Stair runners” are cheap, pre-cut, pieces of carpet for the cat highway shelving. They provide traction and a bit of cushioning.
Would love some tips on how to catify a rented space where you're not allowed to bolt things to the wall and ceiling 😻
My cat has always loved dressers, book shelves, and even exercise equipment. We give her different levels & don't have to bolt anything. We only have one cat tree for her, right now...she uses it to get to other places. There are some fantastic 'jungle gym' type cat trees out there. Some day we'll afford them! ;) In the meantime, she's content just getting where she wants to go. Does that help?
I know I've gotten a floor to ceiling cat tree that was pretty cheap. The top was a spring so it didnt bolt to anything. Used it in several apartments. Only issue is over a couple years the constant running up and down lessened the spring so eventually it didnr work anymore. Still used portions of it as scratching posts later though. Also can use book shelves, they have window suction shelves/beds, cat trees, you dont have to bolt to the wall at all.
@Nospam Spamisham Boxes are tops!!
;D
@@boredomkills20 that sounds perfect! Do you remember where you got it?
@@ZombieInvader I think it was at WalMart to be honest like for around 40 bucks
My youngest cat LOVES going on walks. We live in an apartment so we just walk the hallways now but working on liking hte elevator so we can go all the way outside. We also do supervised balcony time for both cats so they get extra sun and fresh air.
When we decide to get another cat or two, we will definitely have a design planned out. Awesome ideas and thank you so much for sharing.
Hello beautiful people, let's catify!
My old cat refused to sit in any window. We never knew why, but he DID love the Glass balcony door so that was where we put a window Bed up for him^^ He adored it.
I’m glade that you doing stuff like this because it is not safe for cats to be outside I have two and they are both indoors and happy with it
My cat is most confident laying on my face kissing me in the morning. OUCH! But she's purring like crazy and super happy to cuddle.
I call it my exfoliation
Our litter box is in the dining room! I think we get a gold star for that! 😂
We have one in the dining room and another in the bedroom
Wow thats amazing! You get a gold star from me! My husband would not allow that lol I tried best I could do is the second bathroom upstairs is the cats and I have 2 litter boxes and basically its there bathroom 😂⭐❤
@@carolynchecksfield6219 your amazing
@sara Allison got anything better to do than spam the comments sara
For catios on balcony, you can buy pressure posts for holding winter gazebos and put that to support a mesh that you can buy on amazon that's made for catios. I tiw-wrapped the top and bottom of mine on a long wooden piece so that the cat can't go under and that works fine
Our cats go out in the yard on a harness. They love it.
I need advice on how to humanify my home 😂😂 my cats own the house, I’m just a quest (they’re royalty to me so it’s ok)
We are all in the same boat. Our cats own us. LOL
Simply remember: It's JUST A CAT. I mean, take care of it, see to it's needs, etc...but SERIOUSLY, IT'S A CAT.
@@pattyajones And you’re just a person. What’s your point?
I am only my cat's servant. 😂
Thanks always for your videos your love of kitty's makes my heart melt. You are an amazing loving kind person thank you for inspiring others to love and help our fur babies..
This is my favorite video of yours yet! ❤️
A lot of good info that’s very digestible. I’m going to use this as my go to with helping friends gets started in clatifying their homes. People just think cats are always going to be a certain “annoying” way and it’s just not so.
Exactly .
It makes me happy watching these kinds of videos as it shows I have been doing things right for my cat since she was a kitten ❤️
Switched to pine litter, have a litter genie, and my cat's box is in my art room. Great set up.
I love this! My kitty’s favorite cat tv show is my front load washing machine. 💕
I love those "Wallstairs", meaning shelves on the walls for the Purrpeople to climb and lay on. Unfortunately I can't do that in my place. It's just rented and I can't drill that many holes into the walls here. Plus on top of it: The walls are very soft and if those 2 Purrenginges I have, go at each other, they could fall together with the shelf they're on 😱. So, two 8'-cattrees, 3 single scratching-posts in 3 different rooms, several sleeping-spots with bedding, one window-catservatory and a giant, soft catbed in the human bedroom have to be enough for the Purrpeople who adopted me 😊 P.S. About the litter-boxes: Ever since my Purrpeople (2 of them) moved in, they're used to using one, hooded litterbox. And it's in the bathroom, across from the human pottie. It's been working fine for 8 1/2 yrs now and occasionally I get a...ummmm...undergarment heater or a High 5 after a successful "dropping". Considdering I clean their box every day, accidents outside of the box happened only ONCE, because stupid hooman-me bought a cheap knock-off-wannabe-litter instead of the premium, biodegradable litter the Lord and Lady were used to. Well, I learned my lesson
I'm almost confident that my cat is a tree dweller because 6/10 times I see him up vertically like on a chair, his recently new used cat tree, his old cat tree when we first got him, on the couch. I only see him on the floor when he's laying down, splooting, sitting, kinda think about it I haven’t ever seen him sleep on the floor besides his bed right next to my bed and drawer on the floor 3:00 at that point you might as well potty train them outside
We went from a condo to a mobile home with an enclosed porch and our 4 cats absolutely love it!!! We have there cat tree out there. We also bought a cheap board covered it with a cheap carpet and set it up right in front of the window when inside that is there favorite place.
I just got a kitten and I had no idea they could be so WILD!!!! Thank you! Your awesome! I have watched you for years on your TV show. And now I have a kitty.....I just got her two days ago and man I had no idea. Of course the first person I knew I had to look for on utube was YOU! Thanks so much for helping us people understand and help us with our fuury babies 😽
When our cat was a kitten she stayed in one room after we first adopted her because she was so shy. We gave her a small space to make sure she felt secure. Once she started branching out, we moved the litter box to the bathroom right next to the toilet where she has a habit of making full eye contact while pooping 😂 She has a favorite scent soaker and two different places to watch birds. We’re working on getting a catio up and running so she’s not trying to run outside and she’s a pro on the leash and harness now! Thank you so much for being such an amazing resource for our little girl 💕
Love ya, Jackson. You ROCK. Thanks! 🐅
I've just ordered a cat tree so that my cats can start enjoying the vertical world! Thanks for all your tips and advice!
Thank you! Jackson!
Here from Argentina always watching your´s videos.
a few years ago i found a cat and now he is my life.
You make me feel much better with them.
My kitten is fearless. She is so interesting to me. Im a Senior and ive never had a cat so confident before. Only 6+ weeks. So cute
Peace, Love, and Harmony. May the Force be with you brother......
I bought an ikea cart with wheels as a kind of night stand. The bottom two shelves were for craft supplies. The top waa for nightstand things. Water, headphones, books. The plan changed. There is a soft bath mat on the top shelf and a kitty asleep in there.
Meowlow Jackson, thanks for sharing your cat mojo with us
Thanks you for discussing catification and showing examples of how folks do it. Very informative!
I love Pumpkin and his/her deluxe suspension bridge.
My cat is a book dweller! She always sleeps in my bookshelf behind the books
I have two cats....a two-year-old mom and her six month old male kitten. My cats follow me around and will be either on the cat tree, window, sofa, bed, or floor close to me.
I have two big scratching posts and 4 little scratching pads around my apartment. I also have a cat lounge that they love to hang out in. And blankets placed here and there that they love to curl up on.
Love this video btw!
My cats LOVE their catio. They sit on the ledges and watch the birds and squirrels. They sniff the breezes, lay in the sunny spots, hunt little bugs and lizards that get in. They also love walking on top of our cabinets, shelves, and hanging out on the fridge. Vertical space is often times so under utilized! But kitties love to feel like they can see you, but you can’t see/get to them
My cat likes being on the floor and pouncing from crinkle paper or hidey holes, definitely a bush dweller. Lots of your videos and book focuses on building things higher up but mine is happiest at ground level. I try to make it different and stimulating but would love a video on how to keep bush dweller / ground floor loving cats happiest?
I have 6 litter boxes! 2 in the bathroom, 2 in the living room, one in a bedroom, and one under the kitchen island! Yes the kitchen island is the favorite for some of the cats! It's the covered box
We just moved into this apt in April. It's now June and we adopted our fur baby a week ago. Eventually, my husband is going to enclose our existing patio/balconey and put a door in so we can still exit thru the back. We also have one commercial cat tree. It's on my to do list to make more cat trees.
My cat loves watching bird videos on the computer, and loves high perches with window views- she races to the next to keep watch a neighbor cat walking by... But something you didn't mention- as a carpenter I've noticed how every Western Red Cedar or Redwood fence has worn spots on projecting corners right at cat marking height. They love that soft wood. If you know a carpenter/handyman sort of person, any project- be it repair or new construction- will yield cutoff pieces that can be attached to a door jamb or projecting corner, and your cat will favor that old gray fence wood above all else. (I Don't Recommend treated wood! but that's not hard to recognize) A two-foot long board and two small screws and it's fun for years. If a slight encouragement is needed, rub a bit of catnip on it at the height of her nose when she's on her hind legs. A scratching frenzy results, a great reward or distraction, and it doesn't get in the way like a post does.
I am so thankful I've done all this. We have high kitty trees , a scratcher in every room. Cat perch in the window. Little box is in the dining room area (my office) and my husband will take them out on the back patio occasionally and keeps a close eye. They don't jump or go off. He just big hunts and rolls in the dirt and sun (which I hated at first because I was scared fir their safety. But we are also looking into walking him because he loves being outside )
Thank you Jackson for highlighting the need to adopt kittens/cats now.
I have 2 new ones here in Las Vegas.
It is your encouragement that keeps me going, as my 2 come from feral community, and both are hiding/adjusting. Thank you for everything ❤
New to being a cat mum and your videos have been awesome!! Had no problems at all and super happy! Now I have two kittens who have a few months age difference between them but best buddies.💕💕😊😊
Hello from the UK! My kitty Mia is a tree dweller for sure lol she loves to be up up up, the higher the better 🐈
hey Jackson you should do a video on how to catify for cheap, I would make my house a wonderway of walkways and cativity stations but simple don't have the budget.
the person who is doing the animations is awesome!
You're an amazing human. Thanks for what you do!
my sisters and i are getting three cats by the end of the week as in 13th of june we are so exited for them and your videos has helped A LOT so thank you for giving such beneficial videos
I really love this video! I'm like you, I don't like having outside cats so I have all 6 of mine in the house. Great video Jackson!
Catifying the house for me is like baby proofing the house for others. Its just common sense to ensure that your house is both safe & stimulating for both you & your cat.
Wow! That’s amazing. I had checked off 3 of those without realizing it. Maybe that’s why my cat’s are happy. Thanks. Strongly considering a Catio. Bye.
I wish that someday I could do all 4 of that for my cats. We are currently living in a 25.6' motorhome right now. They seem to love the big box and sitting on the dash when we're parked, but someday maybe a place where I can have space outside as well as inside would be nice.
Thank you. I learn something e ery video of yours I watch. Blessed be
Thank you Jackson. I've been waiting to get a cat tree for so long because I wanted a real big and fancy one but I just realize I don't need a fancy one so I'll be going to go to the pet store at lunch time and get my baby a cat tree 🤗🥰😻 Thank you
packed with information as always!!
Thank you so much for making these videos! I have had cats before but i’m getting ready to move into my own apartment and have been binge watching your videos this week. I have learned lots!
We have the privilege of living on a smallholding so our cats grew up being outdoor-indoor cats. Roads, dogs etc are far enough away to not pose a danger to them . Now that they are older gentleman we have an area fenced off for them ( cat-proof fencing ). The cats love it, especially if I spend time outside with them.
We've moved around a bit, for a while, during which they had to become house cats. Now that we are back I have had to help them to enjoy being outside again. They have come to love their outside time! It was such fun to watch my one cat, who became really stressed with all the moving, run around like the fun little kitten he once was. He's almost 16yrs old.
My cat is a "bush dweller," but mainly because she has arthritis in her spin, so she has trouble jumping up onto things or climbing, things she used to do earlier in her life. But I have created steps for some things she likes to get up on, to make it easier for her. And she is mainly outdoors (no I don't like that either, but my living situation makes it necessary), so she gets fresh air, sun, and has 3D cat tv, plus my entire yard is her cat box. 😺
Incredibly helpful.... As I reconsider my ceilings!!!!! 🤔 😉 😆😳😎🥰🙏🏽
I don't know where I can ask this question but.
I'm currently in Mexico and making preperations to move to Canada in mid November and plan to take a cat With me. She will be going from tropical paradise to winter Wonderland in the course of a 24 hour period. We all know cats hate change, and this is a massive one. My current plans are to keep her in my bedroom for a few days and then let her explore the rest of the house. I want to make her more or less, fully an indoor cat, because the snows will have either just started, or will be started by the time we get there, and she would have an inappropriate coat for that kind of weather. (So, she probably wouldn't like it outside, anyway)
She is currently indoor-outdoor, I've never seen her use a litter box but usually that's ok. However, a couple times I've caught he peeing inside. Once a year ago on the towels, once a couple months ago on the printer, and once just now on my clothes while I was present.
I figure she isn't happy with the litterbox, which is something that will be better adjusted with the move. (I have a better one waiting for us in Canada)
However, I'm worried that she won't use the new litterbox, either. While at the hotel she might pee on me because nothing smells right, and that once we are at the house we will be living with (where my bedroom does, actually, smell like me) she will chose the carpeted floors, my clothes, and anything but the litterbox. I have a feliway collar and spray but I am concerned that it won't be enough. If I can't prevent the peeing in the house, I will probably be faced with the ultimatum from my grandmother and my mother that I will need to get rid of this cat who is very much bonded to me, in a country where everything is different for her.
I can't match the food, I can't match the litter, I can't match the sights, sounds, smells... she is even going from a multicat home to being an only cat and I can't do anything about any of these changes.
i love this cat and she loves me but I'm worried that I might be boxed in a corner.
@Sara Star Crunch yeah, ok, but that doesn't help me with the overall problem.
Question for Jackson or the community!!!
I have 7 cats living with us. Two of them spend most of their time outside in the catio, because when they *do* come inside, they both pee on walls and curtains.
I 100% think this is because they feel unwelcome being around the others due to the fact that they are outside most of the time and don’t really have a place thats “theirs” inside, if that makes sense?
I’m trying to work with them and hopefully have them both feel more confident and comfortable in the home so they wont feel the need to mark anymore (but my family is against me bringing cat trees and cat beds inside the house, not to mention putting up cat shelves! so it’s kinda hard to work with them as effectively as I could be if they had higher safe spaces..)
I’m determined to help them though!! so far I’ve tried mixing the cats placements everyday (some go outside and some (including the two) come inside for the day), which has shown a little bit of progress, I’ve also tried having them all in together while keeping their attention on me through a string feather toy, which help a little too as well.
Anyone know anything else I could try??? I’m on board with any tips at this point
My cats LOVE watching TV and the iPad. They watch nature videos, Cat Games (channel), and cartoons, like Simon's Cat, and Lex and Cinnabon videos. I have made UA-cam Playlists for them, put it on constant replay, and let it play all day, all night. I have three cats. They all love to watch different things at different times from different places. I have windows and window seats throughout my condo, but they still love the TV and iPad, too. I guess they like variety.
My belle she loves being high up and on the floor she changes her mojo mood each day and she loves playing peekaboo and gets a huge amount of cat tv... my garden although little has a lot of birds and my window has enough room her second cat bed is there with her doughnut pillow Xd
I live in an apartment and take my cats outside on a leash a few times a week, my 4 yr boy loves to take short walks 😻
Thank you Jackson for acknowledging that alot of us don't have the area or money, permission, etc., to build a catio. I would LOVE too have one for my cats, but I can't. I go to bed at night feeling like I'm a bad, bad , bad cat mommy cause I don't have one.... I love my furbabies and have every toy you can imagine.. I have 2 cat trees only heavy, glass ( non pourous) food dishes, interactive paying every day, sooped out litter boxes cleaned out wit only hot water, and only moderate noise in my apt. Nothing too loud. When I have guests(ingrequentlg) they know my cat rules and if they don 't abide they cute don't visit again. However, the catio thing makes me feel lacking as a cat mom. Am I doing ok?
thank you for sharing this. i know you have likely said all these things a million times and i had heard of you before from that animal planet show, but only saw it randomly because i don't have that channel sadly. but i am going to try a few of these ideas this weekend. i feel so bad that i am just now learning it after having had my cats for years, but hopefully they will find some benefit anyway and it isn't too late. biggest thing is i'm going to block off the unders and other places i can't get to where they tend to fight. i am not sure how to deal with their food situation yet (one has a spot only she can get to to free feed cause she eats slow and the other has a different spot and he eats all at once) because i think that also contributes to their fighting when he is hungry and he knows she gets to eat whenever. but i will check out more of your videos and see if there is something i can do about that. and hopefully these fast changes will help them feel more confident and secure in their relationship to the space, each other, and me :) thanks so much!
What a helpful video! Thank you Jackson!!
my cat loved couches, beds and tables when inside. when outside she loved climbing the big oak tree and get on the roof from there to get her sun time
We have the good luck of living in a tropical country and also have a backyard with trees, we have build cat tree houses for them with bridges and stuff
I have 2 litter boxes in my house and 2 cat trees , making shelfs , getting another cat tree
I have a 4 month old kitten. His confident where is all over the place. Lol
I wish I could put shelves and steps up for Murphy but it's against my rent agreement. So he has a couple of scratching posts, three cat trees so he can get up high. Cat hammocks in both the living room and bedroom windows. And his favorite cushion is tucked under a chair with a blanket draped over it. Plus a whole basket of toys for him to play with if I'm not home.
Part of me says that I've done what I can with the limits I have but part of me worries that I'm missing something and Murphy is going to grow up unhappy.
I think you’re doing pretty well!
My mom sadly does not like all the cat stuff everywhere so I’ve tried my best to make my cat happy without getting complaints. Other than simple cat trees and cat hammocks on the windows, I am also going to make a cat highway in my room. I also walk her and if I have less time she likes to run around the backyard
Jackson, I'm a feline caregiver at a shelter. We have many cats in quarantine and holding areas where they are in a cages all day. I was wondering if you have any suggestions on ways to get them a little enrichment or stimulation from inside their cages. Thanks so much!
Hey, just to let you know: Cats can't actually make Vitamin D themselves in the sun, they have to get it from their food! Maybe correct that part ;) (Veterinary student from Germany)
Been prepping my place for the cat we are picking up in December gonna get a little bit of everything and see what he likes then make alterations based on that
Jackson, 您是我在這個世界最喜愛的人類之一， 感謝您對貓咪們的付出與關愛。
Thanks!
I really want to watch catification for people who live in rentals. everything has to be able to be cleaned up easy and no permanent mods.
My timid guy, Tibbles, one of his favorite things is having a sarong or some thin blanky kind of thing hanging over the arm of a couch, or over a chair, or a cat tree, that he can hide behind and PLAY behind, pounce on my other two cats, and so on. So I'm ordering some more "togas" for him lol. And getting inspired for more shelving. I tried the plastic fish but man those things bumping into the plastic is annoying and the cats don't watch it much. Maybe I'll try the bird feeder. We have 10inch wide extra boards on top of the window ledges so they can be in any window.
OMG! This is amazing! I need to catify my house NOW!
Great video! I'm doing it Bought a cat tree 2 levels made them a cat cave from a cardboard box with egyptian drawings (it was fun for me to do !) And the box has 3 exists. I downloaded a cat app game and my cats love it, its there cat tv And they love my aquarium game
I think that's good.... My cats seem happy