10 Things Your Cats Love the Most!
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- Опубліковано 7 чер 2024
- Is It safe to say that there are certain things that all cats love? Of course cats are Individuals, but there are certain things that unite them. There’s no way to say that your cat will love everything on my list, but chances are, there will be a few - and some you never thought of!
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0:00 Introduction
1:08 Hunting
2:10 Catification
3:08 Sleep
4:06 Sun
4:47 Scratching
5:52 Petting?
6:42 Companionship
7:42 Routine
9:11 Running Water?
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Cats also love boxes and laying on papers, especially the exact one you need at that moment.
Because you are paying attention to that object and not them
Yep 😹
Laying on papers? My cat loves to shred paper boxes or papers to pieces.
So glad I’m not the only one! My cat is obsessed with plopping down on a sheet of paper the second I put one on the table
Or that t-shirt you placed on your bed because you are going out with that on 😂
The part about love made me cry. My 19 year old cat Luna had a severe seizure last year. On the last day of his life, he couldn't move much... but he still tried his best to purr when I touched him. He was so loving and generous, even from his deathbed.
I'm so sorry about your Luna. It's a heartache. I had to have my boy Aleks put to sleep at 22, he was in good nick till his last couple of weeks. When the vet was shaving his little leg for the needle, Aleks began to purr I asked the vet why would he do that and she said it's a way of comforting himself. Well that just broke the last piece of my heart. ᓚᘏᗢ
Luna was lucky to have you.
😭
Yes our lovely visiting adopted ginger cat unoriginally named Ginge was taken to the vet with a week to live. He climbed onto the basket just to get interacting with the vet's assistant. It really surprised her. He was dying but still loved people.
😥💔❤
I myself am on the Autism Spectrum, and hearing all the things that cats love and hate makes it very easy for me to understand their habits and instincts. It seems like most cats are basically small people with autism, lol. They are overly sensitive to noises and smells, they have routine, they prefer to have things a certain way, they dislike change, they only like to be touched in certain ways. I relate to pretty much all of these traits, and learning more about cats makes me want more and more to have one.
I was thinking the same thing!
😆 insightful
Oh my goodness.
! I am not autistic but you just described me to a T. I am 78 years young and have always been what some say "persnickity". I don't like change, I want thi gs a certain way, etc. So thank you, my other life I may have been a cat lol
This is why I love cats! I’m like a cat 87% of time 😋
cats are the autism animal whereas dogs are the adhd animal (opinion)
(I have both)
There is nothing as special as the love of a cat. They choose who and when, but it is so comforting that when it's gone, so is a piece of your heart.
I accidentally started a routine with my next door neighbour cats (who I'm great friends with). Working from home, I would go out in the garden in the evening to stretch my legs and water the plants. I soon found my cat friends waiting for me because they knew they would get a good fuss and play from me (and maybe a Dreamy or two). It's so lovely to go to the backdoor and see a little face peering through asking if I'm coming outside. 😁
Sounds like maybe you could think about adopting (rescuing) a cat of your own? 🐈🥰🐾
This comment sparks joy 🥰 lol
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Sweet!!!! 🐱🐈
Love it! 🥰
A story of cat love:
When I first met Drogo, my bf’s cat, I was pretty scared of him. He would attack legs and bite if you tried to touch him. So I observed him and realised he was just a frustrated adolescent. I suggested some changes like him having a home base, removing the liner from the litter tray and I started asking him for permission before touching him: I’d offer my hand and if he ignored it I would leave him alone, but if he booped it I would give him cheek rubs. One day he jumped on me for cuddles. That’s when I asked my bf if Drogo could come live with me.
I set him up with routines of wet food feeding and hunt-kill-eat every evening. He has two giant high walled liner free litter trays to himself, and a super sturdy cat tree for this little savage. I give him love and respect and now he is the cuddliest, neediest, most wonderful, happy cat ever. All thanks to the incredible advice from the ultimate cat daddy Jackson Galaxy.
@@verreal thank you for reading my story! My bf lives on the outskirts of the city while I live 20 miles away in a tiny village so we both agreed it was a better place for an outdoor cat like Drogo. I checked with him and his son about a dozen times before and after the move and they remain adamant they don’t want Drogo back! 😂 He is a wonderful cat but does require a lot of attention and consistency. My super scheduled lifestyle just suits Drogo best. They sometimes come up and visit Drogo (and me), and Drogo, a very vocal tuxedo boy, fills them in on all his adventures up here.
What a beautiful story
And we love you as much too!!❤❤❤❤
Kat, that's a beautiful story
A cat will if it feels a threat and look towards its owner for a gesture that its ok for another person to touch them..and the cat will respect this from thier owner.If you put your hand close to their face and agression is started..you will notice they will look to their owner very fast..they are looking for a gesture from them to let them know its ok.
Did you know that recent studies have shown that some big cats, like Cougars, are also communal eaters? They share food with each other more than previously thought, it’s pretty neat.
I’ll have you know my cat watched this entire video with me and appeared to be quite engaged. She especially liked the scene with the mouse in the low light conditions.
The fact about cats raising kittens for other cats who have passed is just beautiful.
My girlfriend and I had 3 female cats that gave birth at the same approximate time. The young cat had 2 stillborn kittens, the tortoise shell cat had 2 kittens, and the buff colored cat had 4 kittens. All 3 mother cats nursed all 6 of the kittens. Sometimes the mother cats would get jealous of each other and there'd be a 3 way momma cat fight.!! Crazy times at my house. Two were given to us and were already pregnant and the third cat was a very young stray that we took inside. We also had a stray male cat that adored kittens and absolutely loved to get belly rubs just like a dog!! My girlfriend is the crazy cat lady of the neighborhood, we have 12 of them.
@@gregGould yep I'm crazy cat mum. My children are grown so now I get to look after feline cats instead. Cats know precisely that live goes in a circle from me to you and from you to me and round and round, unconditionally. They are the best pets imo. It is crazy to me that some people think they're unloving and disloyal etc. Those people have never lived with a cat I would think.
I took in a week old kitten that we found in a muddy ditch after a storm. My dog took over potting her and cleaning her. She just adores her! My cats wouldn't touch her until she was about 4 weeks old. So, perhaps not just cats. :) just lovely!
Happened to me. Momma cat and her first daughter gave birth 2 days from each other under my bed. After a couple of days, the daughter never came back and Momma took over all the kittens. She was a great mother.
I’ve seen it first hand. It is absolutely heart-warming.
Thank you for emphasizing that every cat is different. I think there's a general ignorance about cats, and I appreciate that you spend your life educating folks.
Yes, I'll give you an example, when my cat was a small kitten, for some reason when I ran the water in the sink upstairs in the bathroom, he would climb inside and let the water run over him, while he curled up like a little kitten foetus. He grew out of it as he got older. It was like he was reliving a memory of being in the womb. I would definitely call that an individual behaviour lol. He loved me too, but hey. 😎✌🐱
Yeah like most people think animals are stupid
Literally so true! People think all dogs are different but that all cats are the same pretty pieces of murderous furniture who die after 10 years.
@@liliaaaaaaaa
Yep!
Love it 🥰
My two are typical kittens, they want nothing to do with a bath but we've tricked them in to drinking water from a fountain 😸
Yes thank you many people hate cats mostly out of ignorance based on bad things cat haters say and no true info about each has its own personality and very different which I love. They are brilliant and beautiful creatures GOD made for our enjoyment and companionship! Not to kill, torture and destroy as some people do!!! I hate that! Love my 5 🐈 🐈🐈🐈🐈
Hi Jackson, one thing that I think cats love that you have left off is.....being talked to! You are right that not all cats love to be petted, (and I think most actually dislike being picked up), but all my cats love it when I talk to them. Sometimes it is enough to get them purring! They know when you love them and they love to hear it in your voice and to be the focus of your attention
I've only just discovered your videos and I love them! I love your approach and advice.
My kitties love being talked to as well!
Agree. And they also understand what I say. If it’s something important, like taking their medicine, or absolutely NOT play biting me, they definitely understand that too!
My cat actually really likes being picked up sometimes. A few days ago he kept meowing and when i went to pet him, he stopped for a while but then kept going lol. I picked him up and he got comfortable and closed his eyes and started purring 🥺 It was so precious. I also pick him up to go outside and get some fresh air. I think he loves it but not sure haha
@@maloumasereel966 lucky you! I wish mine did.
My cat loves being talked to, loves being pet , and hates being picked up.
Lately I was observing semi-wild cats at my uncle's farm and I was surprised to see female cats feeding and grooming each others kittens. The cutest thing ever.
Lost my sweet girl of 11 years on September 2nd. The last part made me cry. I love her and miss her so much and its comforting to know she loved me too.
Sorry for your loss😿
I’m so sorry 😢 for the loss of your little kitty 🐱 girl. The loss of a beloved pet is so difficult. Take care. 💜💜💜
I’m so sorry for your loss. Her paw prints are forever on your heart and although she isn’t with you physically she will live on in your heart and memories until you meet again on the other side of the rainbow bridge.
⚘🐱
I’m so sorry for her passing. My heart is breaking with you. 🙏🏼
I get so giddy when I slow blink at Kiki, and she slow blinks back! It makes me so happy to know she is happy considering what she went through with her past owners. As well as her well being. 🥰🥰
And now love and comfort and peace .....Blessings on you both❤❤
I can't quite get that response fr my kitty.
She kind of does it may be 😒🤔
Still experimenting 😹
Isn’t that a heart warmer?? I love doing that with my cat when he’s curled up next to me on my bed. - This is a wonderful stress reliever for humans too!
@@tee3219 one of mine does more of a squint than a slow blink... well, I guess its extremely slow blink.
@@WakeyWakeyEggsandBakey
Ok, I'll pay more attention to see if she squints 😹
My cat had her babies and 2 days later went outside and never came home. My nephew's cat had jittens 3 weeks prior and she accepted all 4 of my babies and helped nurse them. That was the best option for the babies over bottle feeding. I feel that should be the last resort. I was so grateful for my nephew's cat doing that. She was a champ.
We just adopted our first kitties. I’m tearing up about how you said they love us. Our guys were feral and are requiring some extra work. I’m encouraged that it will pay off. Thanks for all your great content!
I just got a feral cat and yes it takes time. He’s the sweetest boy but he’s so aware and nervous about being in a home and especially with 3 other cats. I’m so happy when he comes when I call. He jumps up and lets me pet him and he rubs all over me and is starting to purr 🥰 it is so worth it. Trust me.
"My cat doesn't like playing."
Translation: I don't know how to play with cats.
Haha yeah!
Or maybe they have an older cat with joint pain or something? I can absolutely imagine my cat playing differently and less enthusiastically as he gets older. (Omg, he's not out of kitten phase yet, and it's VERY enthusiastic right now. I'd like to imagine it will change a little bit. He requires a lot of attention so he won't hurt himself, me, or our home. I think he'll get better at not running into things, falling off things, etc. as he gets older?)
My cat used to be an outdoor cat and now that he is inside he refuses to do any serious playing. Like he has before but very briefly and most of the time he just lays on his side and plays in a very lazy way
@@hannabusse8137 my cats enjoy playing patty cake type games. They enjoy singing simple songs like nursery rhymes. My ginger Tomcat, simba (in my profile pic) has honestly never been one for the hyper energetic playing whereas his brother socks still loves to play like a kitten at age 10. He loves the fishing pole type toys that are made from feathers resembling a bird. The "realistic" movement that the bird on the fishing line makes really stimulates his hunting instinct. He'll chase and kill it a few times and then conk out, on his back with his legs spread and stretched out fully - but his brother would never sleep like that and always sleeps in a doughnut. Sigh. I live my cats so much. 💕
@@alexandrarivera2332 playing is playing... as long as they enjoy it and I find mine go through phases. my above post says how one of my cats won't play energetic games any more. He's only 10 but his brother still plays and runs like a kitten when he feels like it.
But they both definitely enjoy playing more subdued games such as patty cake games, flipping a plastic bottle lid with his paw kindnod like tiddly winks... things like that. Just try things out and they'll soon tell you if it's fun or not.
My cats do love their routine. Every night they’ll go to bed with me. At 10o clock they’re sitting at the bedroom door and will stare at me: girl we gotta go to bed, you’re late.
Never had so much routine and sleep since I have cats.😂
Yup! Mine will say, "Why is your light still on"? Ha!
Yep my cat will come meow at me and wait impatiently if I don't go to bed the same time every night lol...
Same! Never gone to bed so early before.
Same. My cats are great at sending my to bed and waking me up. I have one that will stare at me intensely and meow until I go to bed. They both will wake me up at the same time every day, one by walking on me and the other will gently paw at me.
They don't care about weekends, it's 6am sharp for play time and breakfast. Down side, they also don't care about daylight savings. They have will none of that spring foward/fall back thing.
Mine doesn't care what the clock says. The sun is up, it's time for food. Which is kinda annoying in the middle of summer.
All cats love....FOOD!!
You're so right about how the "pounce" is the smallest part of the hunt. My cat will see prey, slowly and silently get into position and wait - in position, eyes on the prize - for as long as it takes! The patience is real🐱
Just to say, I'm about to adopt a cat (she's only 4 weeks now), and I've watched all your videos like a TedTalk.
It's been super helpful and taught me things I had no idea about!
Thank you!
How’s the kitten life going?
Shes now 8 months old wow hows the kitty now?? :)
Same! Im sorry but can i ask a question? Im planning to adopt a kitten and i was thinking of getting her at 6 weeks, do you think that age is alright?
@@aruhikkittens should stay with their mum like three months, so no. That's too young and chances are you're going to get a cat with behavioural issues.
@@aruhik its best if kittens can self wean from their mothers between 10 to 12 weeks. They will have a much better developed digestive and immune system and will be better able to adapt to their new environment with you.
I’ve been introducing a new cat to my resident cat for about two weeks now using Jackson’s method and today they both lounged in the sun together for the first time. And my old cat spent about an hour curiously observing the new one while I was playing with him. I think given more time and positive interaction they’ll become great buddies.
I got a 2nd cat because of Jackson and also followed his introduction methods. Mine were grooming eachother within a week. It’s now been 6 months and they even use the litter box together 💕
@@mandypdx that's amazing! My older cat is a bit more reserved. I think it will take him some more time to get used to this. Which is funny because he's so confident with new places. Didn't even hide away when we moved. But the new cat freaked him out at first.
That's wonderful!!!
How cool. It's a big accomplishment
that's great after just two weeks. always important not to get your hopes too high (they might not ever want to cuddle, for instance) but that sounds really promising.
When I adopted my cat they told me he hid for 6 months from his previous owners. I knew something was wrong when we got him home. Turned out he had stomatitis and the plaque on his teeth were literally attacking him. He got his teeth removed (obviously per vet orders) and is now the happiest lil cuddle boi❤ it turned his life around just bc someone listened when he was in pain.
This is bittersweet. But I am glad your kitty found their way to you❤️❤️❤️
Heyyyy, so I just adopted my 6 month old cat and they told me one of her teeth are rotten. When her teeth fall out and grown back hopefully she doesn’t have that same infection but if she does they told me that she’d have to have her teeth pulled. Will that affect her eating? Should I worry?
@@beautifulbrowngirl7982 no I read many cats can still eat their dry hard food as well as their wet soft canned food. They are much happier when the pain in their mouth is gone. Good luck to you and your kitty 💕😻
Those former owners are too ignorant to own a cat.
@@beautifulbrowngirl7982 One of mine had to have all his teeth removed and he has no problem eating dry food
There are not enough Thank You's Jackson for what you do here or helping people in person. I chose- He chose my 1st kitten/kittens 1st human...when I was 18 from a family of lookalike Maine Coon kittens. Didnt have pets as a child as we were in the USAF and was just too difficult being abroad alot. But after I graduated @17 in 1975, my 1st of many kit babies began. His name was BabyCat, he was 24# sweet and affectionate. He left me at 24 years old and it was like losing a child for me. As I never had children but a stepmother my whole life. To this day I miss him. We went through every Journey in our lives together. I have 6 now, 5 of same family, mama, papa 3 girls torties and adoptee Mallow. Lost the twin white boys like their papa in the last year, Kimba yellow eye& blue eye and Diego. Thanks to anyone that read my ramblings. May God Bless All
I love cats too. I have always loved kitties. I grew up on an Iowa family farm and was fortunate that my dad loved all animals too. And he took care of them. The livestock and the domestic. We had almost every type. He did not tolerate snakes or strays because they could carry diseases. If he found me playing with a stray cat then I was told to put the cat down and wash my hands, arms and face with soap and water. I grew up during the 50’s and 60’s and many things have changed since then. I was lucky. I developed a deep respect for all life and the proper and loving way to care for them. We are to be good stewards especially if we’re taking on the responsibilities of caring for our pets.
I've watched all of Jackson's videos and he'll still come out with a crazy random cat fact that blows my mind.
Ikr! He’s provided so much important info to all of us throughout the years. He is def the #1 authority on everything 🐈⬛
Yessss
Jackson's videos has been a world of help for me with this semi-new kitten in my life. Harley and I wouldn't have made it this far without them!
Keeps you learning😸😹
I seriously got all up in my feels when he talked about the two-way love, and how much we ache when one of our cats leaves us 🥺
Me too! I cry every time! 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 I love my girl so much! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
Our house definitely runs on the cat’s routine. She’s not afraid to let us know what time it is.
The part about your cat loving you back made me tear up so bad
I feed my cat at 5pm. She shows up between 4:30-5:00 and sits next to me, until I acknowledge her. Sometimes I have to tell her “just a few more minutes.” This seems to satisfy her. At least she knows I’m aware of the time coming up.
I get paw patting reminders while he waits for num nums. We have 1 hour cuddle time b4 dinner. I am disabled with bone on bone shoulder arthritis. They understand outchie arms, outchie legs , outchie hot etc...
Your cat is polite. Mine yells and harasses when it's almost dinner time until I acknowledge him.
Your cat is polite. Mine yells and harasses when it's almost dinner time until I acknowledge him.
@@alittlebindi25 you know you said that twice right?-
@@MeianCommunity I immediately noticed that too
I am brand new Cat-Dad! Just adopted 2 baby kittens from a local shelter. I am already feeling the love. My s/o, and I adore these little ladies. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. We have been watching your vids for a couple weeks prior to adoption, and they have been super helpful. We are feeling confident, and are building a fun healthy relationship with our kittens. We love watching them build their "Cat-Mojo", and are thrilled to see them developing personality, and confidence. Best decision my partner, and I ever made ( besides getting married
Oh my gosh Jackson the Calico nursing the kittens you show looks Exactly like my female! Must be her sister??. 😃
Congratulations on your new kitty family I hope you enjoy many happy years together 👍🏼
Love that you have grown your family and took the time and energy to invest in the knowledge of how to welcome them...❤❤❤❤
I have adopted a kitten too. I'm so excited I can't wait to get to know her traits and quirks.
😃So Happy for you two! 😼🐈🐈
Every Christmas is "Happy Paper Day" with the kitties. 😸😺🎁🎁
Jackson I’m so glad you have a youtube channel. Its all your positive mojo and advice without the drama of TV edits. Just solid wholesome content. I literally almost cried at the end of this video. I lost my childhood doggo recently (she was 16 or 17) so being reminded how special our bonds with our animals are, and the love we share is, with all their unique ways of showing it to us and other pets beyond interspecies language barriers really touched my heart. I’ve had the honor of adopting a cat that used to be my family’s, but was always stressed out around multiple pets, as my first true “full responsibility” pet. And she and I used to vibe well when we were younger, but at 11 after living through a lot of turmoil, seeing her learning her new territory and gain confidence and be excited to jump in my lap and cuddle for hours, or ask me to play with her, after less than a week of being here, is such a huge honor to me. She is so sweet. And your video on body language really helped too, as hers is extra subtle for even a cat, and sometimes she lightly thumps the very tip of her tail as a greeting when she’s just relaxing kinda like a dog, (paired with squinty eyes and purring and asking for scritches when I offer), so being refreshed on all the other tail stuff paired with other overstimulation signs helped me be able to tell easier right away when her tail goes from the unusual dog-ish relaxed thump to the typical anxious cat flick/ swish so I can stop touching her awhile until she’s ready.
We have a breakfast then cuddle routine in the works for the mornings. She’s so calming. And at night when I get home from work, we’ll play, do some clicker work if she’s up for it, (working on “here kitty” and “stay” currently, and she’s such a fast learner!) followed by pre- bedtime wind down cuddles :)
I’m hoping as I do more clicker work I can get her comfy with her harness and leash. She tolerates wearing the harness currently but still hates the process of putting it on, though she’s getting more used to it. Hoping clicker will help. But she likes her leash as a toy funnily enough (the soft handle loop, I always keep the buckle out of reach for safety), and she’ll attack it like a lizard or snake XD. I have to wrestle it away from her at great peril to my fingies if she’s not done with it but I need to go to bed, because no way in hell am I leaving her alone with a choking hazard like that lol. She has other toys too so I make it up to her lol.
In my entire cat petting experience, you have to know the cues they give. Some may not appreciate it as much, some will get bored easily, some gets mad if you stop. 😅
My Mrs. Fluffypants had three kittens last year and I still get to interact with two of them. One is very touchy and only like a short petting, whilst the other is mad for petting and gets annoyed if I stop. Definitely all different.
Hehehe my big boy gets super mad/fussy when ever we stop loving on him hahahaha
When they move away they are done for a while.
Im amzed at one i have. He doesnt like being touched but once every so often 10 days?) he’ll jump up and want cheeks and chin done only and drools but not for long at all.
The most fun my best friend next door kitty Abby and I have is when we play The Hittin' Game. No claws, just paws. I curl my fingers under, and she gets it. We cuff each other's hands. She loves it, and purrs while we're playing. Afterwards, she gives me head butts snd I give 'em back to her. 3 months ago, when we moved in, she hated me because she thought,nobody would ever move in to the house, and she could include it in her territory. Now she knows that it's still her territory.
I thought you told people that hands and arms aren't toys lol lol lol seeing it's the great cat daddy ever I shall forgive thee especially the amount of friendly fire you get when doing ya thing tc hun x
@@nessie986 never said anything of the sort.
Had a cat 30 years ago that did this with my husband!! They’d play rough with kitty thumps! And sometimes when the cat was unhappy with me he’d just thump me with his paw! Really sweet though!
@@allmy4gems533 see? They know the difference!
Awwwww!!
I've been bingewatching Jackson's Videos again because I did not feel so alive recently but this archive of furloving expertise never fails to brighten my mood and make me smile 🤭✌🏻
My cats have such different, cool personalities. I treat them with respect, and they show me a lot of attention and love. Come home to two cats running to the door with their tails in hook shapes, meowing their little heads off, flopping belly up to the floor. It's really a pleasure. I love watching these videos so I can know to make my cats happier.
Can't wait for 2 days from now to be told that most cats love Jackson Galaxy
SO TRUE!! WE Adore Mister Jackson Galaxy, As Well!! 🐈🐈🐈🐈🐈🐈
@@poohbearsauntie We?
If there is one comment on one UA-cam video for a cat to reply to, I'd wager this may very well be The One
Hope that clears everything up ✌️😸
Not most - ALL cats love Jackson Galaxy!
Why in two days? Why not now?
My cat is the one creature on the planet that "gets" me - and I am sooooo happy that I am a human that knows how beautiful she is!
Yes! So true.
Mu husband says, the "cat TV" as you called it, they are "reading the news" ours love the neighborhood news. ❤❤❤
Started with one little girl, added a sister, big sister got killed😢😢😢, got a third lady, have fostered 5, rescued one, catsit for my neighbour aaaaall the time. My life is changed for ever. Love my babies, plus, this is the middle of the desert, never saw mice around the house again!! Thank you, Jackson. Learn a lot everytime I watch your videos. 💜😸💛😸💚😸💜😸💛😸💚😸💜😸💛
Jackson is a cool cat. Appreciate the videos. My husband and I picked up a shelter cat that was going to get put down today. I don’t know how they could’ve even dreamed of it. We named her Mercy. She is the sweetest thing ever. We don’t have any children, but she has made our little family complete.
You guys are awesome for saving a cat from being put down, thanks for saving a life!! I love that!! Hope your cat is doing great & has brought you lots of joy and happiness 😊
Such a beautiful family story. Wishes for more and more happinness together.
❤💙❤💙❤😻
I love how Jackson educated people about cats and how to care for them. I wish I learned some of these things sooner so that I could have provided a better life for the kitties I had before. We love you, Jackson!
You can only be accountable for what you know 🤗
Not clear if you are still a pet guardian?
May be fostering could be an option 🤔?
@@tee3219 Yes, that's true. I'm currently the guardian of an 11 year old torture, and she's wonderful. I'd love to foster, but my husband won't go for it. I think he'll come around sooner or later.
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I understand.
What is a torture?
Are you saying tortoise?
I even looked it up thinking it was an animal I'm unfamiliar with 🤭
@@tee3219 Haha, sort of. I meant "tortie", as in tortoiseshell cat. She is spunky, smart, and still fit. Auto correct is a bitch.
I actually had to cry as you talked about how cats love their owners bc I loved my cats so unconditionally and lost 2 of my past cats in 2 very horrible ways. Once my cat was run over by a car probably bc she was black and not visible in the dark and the second time I lost my dear cat was bc someone stole it... I remembered how precious my past cats were to me and that the cat I owe right now is as precious to me as the past ones♡
I talked to my cats a lot and was surprised at how much language they had acquired. My grandkids were visiting and I was calling them " dinner, dinner" And the cat went running over to where he ate looking around "well where is it?"
I try to treat cats the way I'd want to be treated, especially touch. Imagine you enjoy having your hair brushed. Feels good for a while, but you eventually become numb to it. If it continues for long enough, it can get annoying or irritating.
I cut way back on petting, mostly restricting it to the head. The cat will let me know if it wants more. Pay attention to body language.
Learned this from Mr. Galaxy. Has improved relations with cats.
My cat loves chair yoga when I participate on Zoom. We have matching chairs. I think it's the music and the activity. She sits on the chair 15-45 min.
Yeah, my oldest will come up for a head rub. If I take my hand away after scratching him, he will go back to that hand and push his head back in saying "Hey, I'm not done with you scratching my head yet". LOL
We love you also, Jackson. You help us be better cat parents.
Hello Joy how’s the weather over there
I very much agree, thanks for also loving cats and helping us be better cat parents! 🥰
@@jessicajohnston5693 Oh that’s okay nice meeting you where are you from? I’m from Dallas Taxes
I rehabilitated three of my cats from being feral. Before I knew of your channel they taught me almost all the things you say in your videos. I was invested in them and their well-being. It took trial and error and me making mistakes. But from observing and listening to them I have been able to give them a happy life. Its amazing how individual cats are. All three of my cats are so different and enjoy different things. Two of my cats liked the touch on their face and one or two body pets and then leave them alone. One of my cat loved being pet and held and snuggled. One of my cat it took him 4 years of the 9 years we had him to finally become confident. When you earn your cats trust and you see that they know and trust you. Its the most beautiful thing.
Your videos are a blessing for a new cat mom
I'll do anything for my fur babies❤
Me too. I have so many. Love them all:)
My former feral rescues love heat pads. Chronic pain be damned, if one of my kitties has the heat pad I let them enjoy it!
Oh my god I’m like that too XD I Just beg him to lay down already when he climbs on me and my muscles are being sensitive to pressure lol
I straight up cried at the end. Thank you Jackson galaxy
I don't even own a cat, but I love your channel and your show (but who doesn't?) and its so refreshing to see someone so passionate about love for cats. I love seeing you actively breaking stigma and misinformation on one of our most common household pets, there's so many things I never knew about cats before seeing your content and show. One day I plan to get a cat of my own, and I feel like I'm more prepared than ever, just because I'm already being taught what NOT to do with cats. Bless you, Mr. Galaxy!
RE water: The favorite thing ever of the cat I lived with in college was to watch me put my contacts in every morning. When I pulled the plug so the water can drain he would wait until it was almost gone and then leap into the sink to try to catch it before it all disappeared down that magic hole. 😂
I think I would start wearing contacts just to watch that lol
1:09 Hunting
2:13 Environmental Enrichment
3:09 Sleeping
4:08 The Sun
4:48 Scratch Things
6:00 To be pet ( !? ) Touch - Yes
6:42 Companionship
7:43 Routines
9:16 Running water ... (?)
11:09 Cat T.V. (looking out windows)
12:55 Cats love their people (family) 🐈
Thank you!
Thanks!
Absolutely. One more he forgot was they love to eat
Thank you ❤️
Thanks for writing this, I have a 3 day weekend and when I got to the sleep part felt my person nap MOJO was something to do now. I have 3 kittens. This man was recommended on Pococha. I often include my kittens and am "nice" but have been learning how to be nicer. I'm sensitive to things I have learned destroy water structure, ie foul language before I thought all was just a part of free range of emotion so when he videos without foul language my sensitive human ears like that.
Cats love their siblings. I’ve had two kittens from different litters a few times before now and they were friends, but now I have brothers and though their personalities are different their bond is incredible. Jackson always says get two cats/kittens, but if you can, get siblings. I don’t know if the bond is as close for un-spayed or un-neutered cats, but that could be another reason to get them done.
My dad has two almost identical ginger boi litter mates and they are crazy in love. They're so bonded it's like they're two peas in a pod, two sides of the same penny, I've never seen anything like it! They're not quite a year old so their personalities are still developing, but as long as I've known them, one is bolder and the other is more shy, but his real defining trait is that he is remarkably passionate about food, even on a scale of cat. They literally always snuggle together when they're not playing, eating, or asking for more food. Or making mischief. I look at these pictures and I wonder if my cat's missing that comfort of cuddling with another cat, or lonely for catpanionship. It could go either way. He has very defined, sensitive boundaries around how and when he likes to be touched (typically if he doesn't initiate it, it doesn't fly, although his tolerance and patience is building, he's gone from trying inflict maximum damage to delicately pushing me away or just gesturing if I go in for a caress when he's asleep or abed) and he doesn't want to be touched manually or cuddled when he is sleeping (sometimes he'll sprawl on the bed next to me so just a foot is touching me, or last night, his tail draped over my arm) but maybe that would be different with another cat.
Despite not loving change, cats are incredibly resilient and adaptive, I'm learning.
Had brothers (actually, 1 was half great-uncle of the other, but they were born 1.5 months apart) and they were inseparable. Trouble died of genetic cardiomyopathy at 3yo, very suddenly. Nemi mourned for months. He checked all Trouble's spots multiple times per day. In many ways, witnessing Nemi's grief was harder than feeling my own, because at least I knew what had happened. They love deeply.
I love cats. I love everyone who loves cats. Bonds between animals and humans can be deeper than most of human/human relationship. Still dearly miss my loved ones.
My oldest cat, Stella Blue, was watching this while I gave her medication to her. You kept her nice and calm, Jackson. Thanks 😊
❤️ 💗 ❤️
I bet Stella is an American beauty !
When you talked about smells, my first kitty, Salem, my precious girl, loved the smell of valerian root (she tore apart tea bags I made for a friend at Christmas time and was rolling in it), sage, tansy and of course catnip. I understood the love of catnip smell, but could never figure out why she loved the other three. She just about demolished my sage plants so I planted a "sage and tansy garden" for her in our human garden and she would head up there and spend hours with my late husband just laying in it. It was HER little bit of heaven and she would proudly lay in it with this "this is MY garden, keep out" look on her face, So dang adorable. P.S It wasn't till long after my precious girl's passing when I saw "The Lion Whisperer''s" many lions rolling around joyfully in "poo" that I figured out why Salem loved the smell of Valerian. It kinda smells like that. She was re-connecting with her wild roots.
I've had many cats throughout my life, and I have loved them all deeply, and still do, but Omi was my soul mate. She was my girl, my everything. And when I lost her I sobbed and cried and called out to her. I was devastated. Then I lived almost a year for the first time in my life without animals, and I will never do it again. I have 3 kitties now and they are the light of my life. I will go hungry before they do. Cats are the best.
Spot on!! My cat loves touch, but petting usually over stimulates her. She's my weirdo and likes goofy things, but she definitely loves everything listed!! Thanks for helping me understand my baby better! Jackson rocks!!
Wonder what happened to the one person that disliked this video. What went wrong in their life lol. You are the man Jackson. I've learned and relearned so much watching you. Thank you for helping me be a better cat mom to my Odd Thomas.😘
Same!! His ancient cat wisdom is so much appreciated! 😻
5 now! Lol
It was probably a cat, doing cat things and being catty. Sometimes my cat snatches my phone when I'm watching videos.
@@verreal yep. That's his name. He's just a grey tabby but he's my sweet cheeks
There is a sub Reddit dedicated to people who hate dogs and they encourage each other to find dog posts and downvote them for some sad crazy reason, I imagine it's those sort of people who downvote videos like this.
Today marks the first year since I have brought my white fluffball of a foster cat into my life, and joined an association that helps our furry friends to find a home. He has stubborn feline herpes, went through many ailments in a year, but I have never and never will give up on him.
Turns out I've even adopted him and we were just made for each other. Thank you for helping me giving him the best life I can :)
You definitely didn't adopt him‼️
He adopted you, just follow his love..
One of our cats is pretty chill when it comes to daily routines, but the other one is so precise you could set a clock by when she asks for food or wakes up from her evening nap because it's bedtime! Luckily she's smart enough to get that some days we wake up later and she's willing to wait a couple extra hours.
Lucky you! My cats let me know very loudly that my day off is no excuse to be loafing in bed, when I should be paying attention to them.
I had a diabetic cat and he would come to find me if I was late with his insulin! (It may have been that he also got a treat with the insulin !)
Hi ya Jackson. We all love you too. We've had kittens/cats my whole life and if love could keep all of them alive, they would live forever. Our four new ones, kittens all love to sit in front of the TV set and watch ballerinas and symphonies. All our kittens/cats have different personalities and are unique and like to do different things and we love them as much as they love us. I can't imagine having a house without cats....it just wouldn't be home. TY for making all these videos -we love them all.
How I know my cats love me:
When they come back inside after an outing, they seek me out. One of them even meows as if wanting to tell me about his outing. Sometimes he's very vocal and needy (wanting rubs and such) and I assume he had quite an exciting trip and other times he's more quiet, indicting a boring outing. And of course when I come home, I get greeted.
Mine do the same. I think they call to locate me because I call to them to let them know where I am, and they are excited when they find me. Yeah they love me and I them. I have a feral male that keeps other cats from entering his territory [my house and yards] He is fierce. He doesn't let me pet him after 2 yrs. I have tamed many feral cats, but not him. I call him "Bob"' short for Bobcat.
My most cherished moments are when my sweet bestie, my furry soulmate, human in cat clothes, handsomest Siamese cat curls up at night against my side and dreams and twitches and squeaks. OMG. My heart. ❤️
Siamese are so loving ❤
I had a siamese mix, he was such a great presence in my life. I miss him so much
We all love you too Jackson... a lot. Thank you for all you do. You are a ray of sunshine on a cloudy day! 😻❤️😻 ❤️🥰❤️
Sending much love to you, Cat Daddy! For making kitty lives better everywhere!
I have always had "alley" cats until two years ago. I left my home in Monterey, CA, and flew to San Diego to pick up two Siamese kittens from a lady who was retiring from breeding (thank goodness!). Well, Prince Felix and Princess Pixie are the smartest cats I have ever known. (We also have a tuxedo cat, and two spaniel dogs. They all get along very well.) Well, my husband and I have begun to spell out words just like parents do with young children. These Siamese siblings know the names of the other pets, and we can say a name and the kittens look at the correct one named. They know Mommy, Daddy, treat, resting time, "out" meaning to the the enclosed Cat playroom, go-to-your-tower, go-to your dinnertime (feeding location) go to your "nest" (nighttime sleeping box up on a shelf) in our bedroom. AND THEY MIND US! The chaos you mention in your video of "What Cats Hate" is SO true. The male kitten howls if his daily schedule is off by two minutes. He howls at many other things, and with distinct sounds. Howl #1 "I am hungry." #2 " I want to be held." #3 "Where is my sister?" #4 "It is time to go to the patio." etc. etc. The female comes to do "head bonks" every evening. I started making up little verses, and shame on me if I don't sing them exactly right every night. We start with Pixie, Dixie, Trixie, Mixie, Fixie, then "I love Pixie and she loves me; we are happy as we can be." Plus nonsense "Coo Coo, Key Key, Chi Qui, and Cookie Pixie" Only then will she jump down and play with Felix until it is bed-time. I have not spent even one night away from them, and I have always worked from home. They run to the door with the dogs when my husband is approaching . The tuxedo cat looks up, but can't be bothered to join the others. We have a wonderful zoo, but the Siamese cats are something else.
Rescued a ginger-point Siamese about 7 years ago. Humane Society said she came from a hoarder situation. Always has this real “headache” look. She wouldn’t t let us near her. Hid inside drawers, up inside sofa lining, etc. I was considering returning her til someone said, “wrap her in a towel” to pet her. Found out she had impacted ear mite problem! Took like 5 vet trips to get it resolved. Best cat ever. Loves on all family members, dog especially.
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It’s good that u got them in pairs bc they are vocal and need a partner :)
Oh yeah, Siamese are practically a whole other kinda animal lol. We call our half-Mese rescues our “cat-dog-monkeys”. So special. And VERY social. If you only have one, they will actually try to escape and go find a companion. You literally can’t have just one.
That's amazing. An elephant researcher friend of mine has a border collie in a research genius program. She remembers 70 names of her toys. Sounds like yr cats need to join. See who is darter.. cat or dog. I'm going with cat!
I've had cats all my long life, and I cannot imagine my life without them. He's right. They do love. Oh yes, and also withhold love if you deserve it!
My late kitty, Koz, would punish me if I went away. When I got back, she'd walk up to me, turn her back, sit down, and then look over her shoulder occasionally to make sure I knew that she was ignoring me. ;) 6ish hours of that, then she'd come and lie near me.
I have loved Cats all my life ! Thank You Jackson for all the advice, I have learned so much from You !
I love when he uses footage of cat's from the community. Great positive video thank you! 💚
Routine - mine know that when i get up in the morning i use the bathroom and then they get fed - which means there's chaos if i get up in the middle of the night to use the facilities lol
The solitary hunter part reminded me of a video I would love to see: "(Exactly) How to Play with Your Cat." My cat will attack the toy when I first present it, THEN lie and watch, alternating with ignoring me, as I run through the apartment dragging the wand bug toy around corners, or flying the wand feather toy through the air, over her head, and landing on various catified surfaces. I get worn out and/or bored before she even gets to her feet again. I assume I am not “being” the prey accurately, but what am I doing wrong? She seems to lose interest within 5 minutes. Update: I apologize, Jackson. I just found your video about playing with your cat, so thank you! I gotta go play, now!
My cat does this to such an annoying amount. I get so bored playing with him, because his periods of just stalking and watching are way longer than any other cats I've had. Even with my moms two cats, playing always works well and my methods were engaging to them. Meanwhile with my boy i have to use the toy to act like a pray for 10 minutes while he just watches and stalks for one mediocre pounce and then its another 10 minutes of just stalking. I adapted my methods to suit him better but it barely changed anything. And it's especially hard to play with both my cats at once, because the other cat will always go for the toy way before he is ready, so that I have to seperate them just so he can get play time too. He's still engaged and watching, but it gets so exhausting to try and play with him when nothing happens for long periods of times.
I found he's really social and likes playfighting much more than playing with toys, but playing with him using my hands is really not ideal and my other cat prefers toys. Sometimes we also play chase or hide and seek together, which he also prefers. He's for sure a special one.
Thank you Jackson for all your information about cats. It is so nice to have all this knowledge about cats. It helps to better to take care of my cat. You are the greatest! Love your videos!!❤
This is all spot on, I've had the same routine with my cats for over 10 years, they know what to expect & when.
I frickin' *L O V E* that you used the word "crepuscular"!!!
Also, my bud-who-I-love!! is so routine-driven that he will only "raow" for food once I plunge the top of the French press...and he won't eat until I take my first bite of breakfast!
He is old and somewhat inclined to nap, but he loves catnip toys.
Thanks, Jackson, we love you in the happy Amundson household! Felson is a very good boi and I spoil him with tenderness, nonfood indulgence, and really anything he wants within the Safety Zone.
Hello Kara how’s the weather over there
Lost my sweet little Mia on the 20th of August.The grief and pain has been immense.Your last comment gave me some comfort.Thank you.
🙏🏼sorry for your loss
@@CharMinsky Thank you
Oh, this last emotional reaction was so sweet ! Jackson is such a kind person. Who deserves to be loved. Not only by cats ... by everyone on the planet ❤
Love the shirt! And I love all the wonderful information you provide us with.
Two things on the "sun-loving" part: 1) being from a very hot country, I can say that the cats will search shadow and colder places during the summer ;) 2) when in the colder season, they will search not only the sun, but any warm place: under a car just parked (for the warmth of the engine), next to the fireplace, a sofa where a person just left, a pair of leg :P
Yep, my cat likes to sit in the spot that I have just vacated. LOL
Ya, my cat loves sitting next to a big sunny window. She won't do it at night, just while the sun is up. But she doesn't actually sit IN the sunlight. She just wants to see the sun outside. If she goes outside in the daylight, she will be looking for a nice shady spot to hide in next to the sunny spot. She loves to hide in long grass.
I have a cat who will straight up stay at the hottest sunlight, like “can’t stay on it for 2 minutes sunlight”, she loves it and stays on it the whole day to the point where her body gets hot. My other cats hates it lol
I live in a very cold place, but still my cat prefers cold spots. She likes to sleep next to a window or balcony door, somewhere where is a draft. Or just on the floor. She does prefer sleeping on the carpet, as long as the carpet isn't really thick, fluffy one.
She's such a weirdo 😄 Atm she's sleeping next to me, making funny high pitch noises. She sounds like R2-D2 🤣
I have seen her rolling around in the sunlight multiple times, but she never does that for long. I have always wondered if it's because she has a black fur, so she soakes up heat faster. 🤔
Ha--my mostly black cat has always sought out the cold, hard floors. He absolutely refuses anything fuzzy or cozy. No sunlight patches for him. Love my weirdo!
This channel makes my heart happy.
Thank you so much. Your video clips are very helpful. A couple of months ago I adopted two 7 year old cats, and I’m eager to learn all about them. I have already fallen completely in love with them.
that fact about more nipples than kittens is a mammal trait
also called the one half teat or nipple rule
it means you get a rough estimate of a normal litter
by halving the amount of nipples on an animal
Anyone notice that a cat will treat you different than it will someone else in your home?
I feel your pain about the "Well, my cat does this" crowd. Without fail, it's people who don't understand the difference between general rules and universal rules.
As the proverb goes, the exception proves the rule!
Yes! And those who feel that anecdotal evidence holds water to statistical evidence. "Well my sisters friends brother did it and he is fine so your research is wrong you must be lying" Sorry I'm a researcher of the human brain kind (never the animal kind) and this drives me batty lol
Thank you, Jackson. Lots of love to you and yours, too!
My cat loves to sleep and or watch the birds. I have put a bird feeder about 5 feet away so she can watch the birds. I am very well traine. I love watching you channel. You have a lot of info about cats. I love that. 😽❤️
Ah I started to cry when you said that cats do love us. You always touch my heart ❤
Hello Lovorka how’s the weather over there
Hi Jackson, I have a 2 year old female cat registered as SYLVA Duchess of Dulwich. She looks like a snow leopard with her markings. I waited a year for her to learn how to go through the cat flap (glass with plastic) but this has made her a very gentle and loving cat. The only thing , which I don't mind, is that she will only eat fish, so my SYLVA most probably eats most days better than I do. But hey she is worth it. I have also had my back garden ring fenced all round (with wood and bamboo rollers) so I have no worries about roads, she can still touch and smell other cats that walk wound the border but can't get out. Love your advice about metal water fountains and it realy works she plays as well as drinking. Also loves a water from a tap. Love your shows. Carol Ody England
This is SO awesome!!! You have trulyl become my authority in cat care since I got my precious baby Tucker kitty. Thank you for your inspirational, FUNNY, and informational videeos!!!
We watch it snowing outside. Okay. After much observance, I was laughing to see that my cat watches one flake fall at a time. Then, she picks a new one to watch. It's not easy, I tried it!
Hello Marlene how’s the weather over there
jackson is just one of those guys i could spend hours talking to over a beer/joint
Or sober, but I get what you mean :)
Today marks 2 weeks since I brought home my fur baby. I'm a first time cat owner and Jackson's channel has been such a life saver for me 😩❤
I LOVE your positive video's, awesome, very helpful!!! Thank you🙏🙏❤❤
Thank you Jackson, you are Cat on with Yo- knowledge.
Stay on rountain with your Cats and they will be your forever friend.
Thank you Jackson! Im an old timer at this and my husband and i have 32 cats now, from young to very old, and of course they are all spayed / neutered (except two very old ones with periodontal disease and couldnt be). We just bought our Forever Home and im starting to put up the wall walkways and they adore them, just like i knew they would. Ive put carpet treads on the walls and walks and am making sisal wrapped ladders that they love. I have extended the windowsills for them and our back yard is fenced in and cat proofed so they cant get out. They basically come and go inside and out as they want because im only here to serve them lol. They are our everything and we are so blessed to be able to do this and enjoy these furry little monsters! Thank you for everything you do!
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That’s a lot of cats!
Good to know you accept your lot in life~a cat servant. Lol! I too, fit that description in my home.😏
@@saundraway2424 Absolutely!
Oh this is so beautiful 😻 what an amazing gift you are able to give them 💕💕💕
Wow! 32, amazing and a lot of work I’m guessing. Do you have Instagram I’d love to meet them all.
The cats love routine is SO true. Which is why I'm sad my kitty is currently recovering from getting spayed. She always sits on the toilet lid while I'm taking a shower in the mornings, then does a big stretch and curls up on the bath mat in an effort to trip me as I'm coming out of the shower. She hasn't done it the past 2 days because of the cone and just not quite feeling like herself.
Thank you so much for the advice on interactive play!! I consider myself pretty well-versed on kitties, I’ve been around them my whole life, but I never stopped to think about the whole fact that with the stick toys, their precious mama is attached and thus more fun for them! I always happened to have kitties who I felt liked those the most anyhow, but my recent kitty, I always thought she liked it most when I threw things for her to chase. Then I watched your videos so I played with her with an interactive toy tonight and my dad even pointed out he hadn’t heard her crazy “wow so much fun!!” meow in a while. We had sooo much fun gah!!! Thank you!!!
I came past your videos and you're The Best Bar None! Thank you for sharing your thoughts and knowledge with us! ❤