Don't be afraid to adopt an older cat. They may take a little extra time letting you in on their personalities but when they are ready they are true friends.
The cat that forever has my heart was my 10 old Amie I adopted from my job at vet. Her owner was going to put her to sleep because she was moving to California and couldn’t have her. She was my husband and I first baby right after we married. She was perfect angel. Sadly I lost her 2 years later to diabetics. My heart , I can’t take it. I loved having a senior cat but when I lost her tore me to peices. Now the little kitten we rescued right before she died is 14yrs old :) he loved her too because he was only a month old and saw her as momma
I had to go out of town 2 hours away for a medical appointment. I have 3 cats and I scooped all 4 litter boxes, cleaned and filled their water fountain and gave enough food to last until my return. I left the TV and lights on. I left at noon and planned on being back before 8pm but my SUV broke down at the doctors office. I didn't make it back until late the next night. My cats have never been left alone that long and I saw scared cats when I opened the door. It took a while but eventually they forgave me. The were so hungry not having any food all day and I felt so bad but so relieved to be home with them.
My Cat is a Male and he waits for me EVERY DAY to come Home from Work. Sitting at the Window. Not just to get Food but he also wants to get Pet. he wants at least 30 Minutes of Petting per Day. And Talks a lot to get his attention. He brings me a lot of Joy and Entertainment.
Two cats = twice the joy and entertainment. Plus, your cat wouldn't be lonely, would be healthier getting more exercise with having an cat to play with, and best of all, give a loving home to another cat in need. Just as thought.
About a year and a half ago I rescued a little male kitten from underneath a dumpster. He was starving and crying for help. I don't think he would have lasted much longer. Now he's a big healthy boy! He's my buddy! Lol
Don’t declaw! I So agree with this. I had my 2 cats declawed almost 50 years ago, and I’ve regretted ever since I found out what it actually is doing. Makes me mad that my BIL, who is a VET and his wife said “It will be the best thing for them.” After finding out what it actually involved, I made up my mind to NEVER, ever do that to a cat again. If they scratch the furniture, I don’t care. My kitties are more important than my furniture.
Yeah, I think most people don't realize how bad declawing is. I used to not realize it either. People think that all it is is just taking the claws out, which is only half of it. It literally turns them into amputees. Those cats are usually much more aggressive cause their #1 source of security has been taken from them. Not to mention, if they ever get out of the house, they are screwed. Not only can they not run as fast, but they also cannot fight for their lives or get away by climbing a tree. They are sitting ducks to any predator cause the cats can't protect themselves with no claws. But don't be too hard on yourself. As I said, most people in the past did not know how bad it was to declaw a cat. And if you did that 50 years ago, people definitely did not have the information that they have nowadays about doing that. We live and we learn.
@@vickieclark5931 They did still have their back claws, and one of them could climb a fence. The female I could let into our back yard and she was fine. She lived to be 17 and the male was about 10. My piano legs still have the grooves her claws made on it.
It’s so nice to see things like this. I wish everyone had the empathy to understand. Too many people care about the inanimate things that don’t matter. I don’t know why I even look at the replies, I know there are going to be some terrible people who lie to everyone and themselves saying their cats are fine. As if just because they’re alive means they did nothing wrong. It’s disgusting, and I truly hope it becomes fully illegal everywhere. It’s so pathetic how concerned people are with how some furniture looks.
I think most of these things we do without realizing it. Like I am bad about pushing my little Missy away when I'm doing something. I now need to watch myself and try to stop doing that. I think that is something most of us are guilty of and don't even know it. Or play loud noises without thinking about how she feels about it. This was a great video to watch cause it wakes you up to things you do naturally and don't even realize how it feels to your baby.
A little tip to make vacuuming less stressful: Communicate to your cat(s) that you're going to vacuum before starting. Make sure they see you walk to where the vacuum is kept (maybe even touch it) and tell them to go hide or just "vacuum" until they understand. AND MAKE SURE they're hidden before turning it on! Then of course let them know when you're done :) I usually go to my cats hiding spot and tell her its safe to come out
Love how you understand that all the kitties really need is to be treated with respect and consideration. Just talk to them and explain what is happening. Makes a huge difference. They are full beings in their own right and way smarter than most give them credit for. My cat totally speaks human. All she wants is to get to sit on my lap while I work on my computer each day. Loving on her gets us both through the day by filling it with affection and cuddles. What a blessing. She is an excellent mouser and delivers “gifts” to my door on a regular basis. Especially after a really cuddly day, I am likely to receive a “thank you mouse”. 😂
I of course am not allowed to make noise while the master sleeps, so I find after the master has had ones meal a fine time to commence cleaning of the masters abode.
@@s0nia.p08 When they see the vacuum they know it's time for vacuuming. From the science side because I'm also a scientist, we know every structure inside the brain but we don't know where the soul is. If the soul is not in there it's not dependent on surface area of the brain. I discovered intelligent lifeforms in this galaxy besides ours and it was right in front of us the whole time. But the humans won't acknowledge my findings, they want little green men 👽
My cat is like a dog, everywhere I go she goes. She will even come lay with my in the middle of the night and just put her paw on my arm. It’s so adorable.
@@joijuaire-darfler4614 I thought it was common knowledge that not all cats are like this, some cats or loaners. In fact, a lot of cats are loaners. The reason why dogs and cats are different.
TLDW: Don't push your cat away when they seek attention. Avoid constantly rejecting your cat's presence. Don't leave your cat alone for extended periods. Avoid teasing your cat by pulling its tail, scaring it, or blowing in its face. Pay attention to signs of pain or discomfort and take appropriate action. Be mindful of your cat's fear of loud noises and create a calm environment. Avoid shouting at your cat as it terrifies them. Punishing your cat doesn't teach them a lesson and can make them afraid of you. Allow your cat to socialize at its own pace and respect its need for space. Include wet food in your cat's diet to prevent urinary and kidney problems. Create a quiet environment during mealtime to reduce stress. Serve fresh food instead of leaving out old, stale food. Keep a clean environment, including food bowls and litter boxes, to avoid stress. Avoid using harsh cleaning products that could be toxic to your cat. Provide opportunities for your cat to engage its instincts and prevent boredom. Never declaw your cat as it causes pain, mobility issues, and emotional stress.
Basically being a slave to your cat. That's not actually the right way to train your cat, because cats like all other creatures, submit to dominance. You should rather watch cats interact with each other, and especially how the mother cat deals with her kittens. Feed them, pet them but don't be a slave to them. The cat owner actually has to mimic the role of the dominant mother cat. I agree to most of the natural tips you mentioned, but never allow your cat to train you.
I have two cats, Remy (A sphynx cat) and Thomas (Slightly chonky brown tabby cat). I try my best to keep them happy and healthy. It's nice to know what makes them happy and upset. I will try my best to be a better cat owner. My cats mean the world to me, and they are the only thing keeping me here. I want them to feel safe and happy in my life. Thank you for this video
One of our kitties is so sensitive to being teased in any way that if he does something embarrassing and you laugh at him, he gets mad. One time he ran head first into a screen door because he thought he could make an escape and get outside and we laughed as soon as we were sure he was okay and he was soooo mad at us. Just sat back twitching his tail and glaring at us. He has delicate feelings!
My cat Winter loves to drink his water from the faucet in the bathroom and enjoys watching the water running down the drain . He leads me to the basin when he needs a fresh drink of water and then looks at me with a great degree of happiness .
SAME!!!! I have two kittys, I got them about six-ish months ago from my local shelter. They are brothers, they were already young adult cats. And they were neglected and abused, then lived in the shelter for some time. It took me a long time to get them to trust me and feel comfortable in their new home. They are finally settling in but they still get scared easily, one of them is scared of EVERYTHING bless his heart. The other tries to act tough and gets aggressive when he's scared. I WANT TO love on them more, I want them to love me and want my affection and attention more. But they've never had affection or attention so they just don't want it most the time. They don't make biscuits, ever. They have got where they will let me pet them SOME, and they do purr now. So I'm getting there..... I haven't had them long but I already love these two boys so so much! I go out of my way to play with them, show them affection, try to hold them and pet them (when they want, I won't force it, but I will get love ANY time they want it)
That's the way I've ALWAYS been. Whether other friend's cats, or my own--ShaeNaeNay is my little girl. She's a Tortie, rescue cat, and will be twelve or thirteen in February. Thank you for this wonderfu🐯l video, and all the precious cat-lover comments.
@@fredrickearl6687 I LOVE YOUR CATS NAME!!!!!!! I use to watch Martin all the time when I was a kid and I loved it! I still watch clips here on utube and love it still..... I'm just assuming that's where you got the name, maybe not, but that's where I know it from.
Declawing cats is an evil and cruel practice. It is illegal in Seattle as well as NY State and Maryland. It should be banned as it leaves cats crippled and defenseless should they escape into the outdoors for even a couple of hours.
And I don’t even understand why people do it??? Are they that fkn lazy that they can’t take 5 minutes of their day every few weeks to just trim their cats claws? I’m visually impaired and have found ways to do it myself!!!
Absolutely! Why cant the whole of US outlaw this practice? All of what this man is saying Don't yell, don't do agst their will= what MY folks are doing to me >:( Which sux coz im alr mature but not respecting me
We’ve had cats throughout our 50-year marriage but we never had any of them declawed. Then we adopted 2 beautiful cats that had already been declawed. My sweet cat, Molly Mittens, died at 12 years of age of cancer before the declawing became and issue. Teddy lived to be 16 before he died of old age. By that time, we could clearly see the serious effects of declawing a cat. You see, declawing actually removes the end of the cat’s toes. In early years, the missing ends of their toes can cause balance problems. When they’re old, they develop serious arthritis in the feet that have been declawed. Teddy’s last year of life, he could barely walk because of the missing ends of his toes and the arthritis that resulted. His front legs didn’t work properly anymore and his feet, instead of pointing straight ahead, just kind of flopped around. If you don’t want your furniture clawed, don’t adopt a cat unless you’re willing to adjust your home-and your attitude-to the needs of the cat. They need to claw things to maintain their claws properly. In the wild, they claw trees. And they sometimes claw things when they’re bored. Either don’t take that cute kitty home with you or commit to claw proofing your house. If you’re not sure how to do that, ask a vet or look for information online. Jackson Galaxy has a UA-cam series of really good information about cats. BUT PLEASE DON’T TAKE THAT KITTY HOME PLANNING TO DECLAW IT!!! IT’S INHUMANE!!!!
Apartment dwellers are required to provide proof of their cat(s) being fixed and declawed before signing lease in Phoenix. I just lie and say I don't have any pets. Screw them.
When you introduce your kitten or cat to a scratching post. I recommend you try following: Take their front legs, slowly and gently bring their paws to the post. Then gently perform the scratching rountine with their paws. Depending on the characteristics and intelligence of the cat is how long it will take your cat to realize this is where they scratch. You can try using catnip, or reward them with treats when they use the scratching post. Do verbally say to your cat good boy or girl when they use the scratching post, plus give them some pets.
This is how we train them as well. I'd like to add that purchasing a cat tower with several types of scratching material, (low and high carpet, rope, twine, etc), is also a Godsend!
Kitties are magnificent creatures and it's a great honor to have one or more in your home to share life with you. Treat them with compassion and respect and love. Keep watching these videos and learn!
in my 33 years of having cats, I've had 4 from kittens to the ending now I have 3 I've endured scratches as fashion accessories they are all my babies and would never put them through the torture of losing their fingers.😍😍😍
You might actually be feeding into your cats fear. You might want to instead coax him out by sitting on the floor, feeding treats while you get him to slowing see there is nothing to fear by sitting out in the open room.
@@joijuaire-darfler4614 I see what you mean, but I think it does calm him down not sure 100% but he stops breathing hard, and purr's so I assume he's calm when I sit with him.
We used to have a cat who thought that thunder and firecrackers were the result of somebody outside making those sounds. She would growl at the door demanding to go out and "teach the offender a lesson". She loved watching lightening.
don't listen to the other people, you're not feeding your cats fear, they're projecting humanity on primal feline fears and didn't bother to look it up before dunking on you ^^
We’ve had cats throughout our 50-year marriage but we never had any of them declawed. Then we adopted 2 beautiful cats that had already been declawed. My sweet cat, Molly Mittens, died at 12 years of age of cancer before the declawing became and issue. Teddy lived to be 16 before he died of old age. By that time, we could clearly see the serious effects of declawing a cat. You see, declawing actually removes the end of the cat’s toes. In early years, the missing ends of their toes can cause balance problems. When they’re old, they develop serious arthritis in the feet that have been declawed. Teddy’s last year of life, he could barely walk because of the missing ends of his toes and the arthritis that resulted. His front legs didn’t work properly anymore and his feet, instead of pointing straight ahead, just kind of flopped around. If you don’t want your furniture clawed, don’t adopt a cat unless you’re willing to adjust your home-and your attitude-to the needs of the cat. They need to claw things to maintain their claws properly. In the wild, they claw trees. And they sometimes claw things when they’re bored. Either don’t take that cute kitty home with you or commit to claw proofing your house. If you’re not sure how to do that, ask a vet or look for information online. Jackson Galaxy has a UA-cam series of really good information about cats. BUT PLEASE DON’T TAKE THAT KITTY HOME PLANNING TO DECLAW IT!!! IT’S INHUMANE!!!!
My mother's wife had 7 cats that she had declawed because of the old "we didn't want them scratching the furniture". She had them before my mom met her or she would have gotten the tongue lashing of a lifetime from me, she knew I despised the practice after I found out she had them declawed. She has always been a bit of a bully and you can't talk to her about anything that she doesn't agree with so it was a moot point to even bring it up. The cats always got tons of attention from me. They have all passed on now and they have moved onto poodles. Declawing should be outlawed outright if cats normal behavior bothers you...DON'T get a cat, plain and simple.
Jackson!! Thank the lord for him I just got my first kitten and he has helped me ALOT to understand and my new family member and has helped me to have an great relationship with my kitten. Can and do recommend him!
My late cat only did, when he thought we were too late getting home for dinner (tearing up his styrofoam dinner plate). We tried to have one of us get home but occasionally. Couldnt blame, i get irritable when hungry too.
I adopted my cat at 6 months old. She was declawed by the previous owners. She's 21 years old now and very healthy. She beat me up two flights of stairs in the house everytime. She has no mobility issues. She is an indoor cat and whenever she goes outside, I am with her. Personally, I wouldn't have declawed her. I have never had a cat declawed in all my years of owning cats. I always feel judged about her being declawed whenever I take her into vet offices and it isn't fair because I was not the one that had her declawed. I would ask that folks check their judgements of others because you never know the full story of someone else's life. Learn to lead with compassion first and not judgement because there is no perfect person or situation. 🙏🏾😊💙
We had a stray, tiny little thing, that had bern front AND rear declawed! Through her microchip, we found she had been adopted through a rescue group, then abandoned when they moved. 😡
I love this video. Pet ownership isn't just something to do cause you want to own something cute. It's a serious responsibility to provide them a fulfilling and enriching life.
I love my kitten Milo when I get off work i say Milo I'm home and he comes running its adorable. and on the weekend when im off he gets all excited cause its just me and him time.
I have a Milo too, and he does the same! He greets me at the door and plops down on his side with the cutest face making me so guilty for leaving and demanding “pet me now human.”
Talking about declaw. My cat of 14 years suffered with chronic muscle spasms, chewing and licking at the back and spine, alite hump back , bowing front legs , shaking and licking paws during winter months, take many breaks with heat pad during playing, bulging disk , degenation of the disk, and then this lead to pinch nerves in the neck caused spinal seizures. No medicine helped her. No vet wanted to x ray her back. One tried put her on aspirin . Aspirin is toxic to cats. F vet wanted me to buy the aspirin. I am glad of Google search, or I would have poison my cat! Cat was declawed and abused by her owner before we took her. One holistic nerve medicine helped for for few years until I had put her to sleep , because of the seizures. Everyone had anything to do with her suffering is going to feel her pain and her humans pain when they pass. Every vet, her old master, and a other people whom refused to see declawing as an evil act. Please, learn about Declawing, before you get it done. Don't do it all . Just don't! Dog fighters would use hatchet and cut off cats toes , before giving to the dogs for chew toy. Vets in 1952 , seen it as a money deal. When good people put their heads in the sand , evil flourish.
Cats are the best animals to have as pets. They love without condition. Cats get VERY attached to their human and from my own experience having been in the hospital for 7 months I can attest to the fact that they DO miss us. My Cat Otis (Male Orange Tabby) was so depressed that he barely ever ate when I was gone and it took him 3 months to start warming up to my wife. According to my wife, she put one of my shirts that had not been washed into his bed area and she said after about a week of me being gone that he cuddled with that shirt every day until I came home 7 months later.
Same thing happened when my husband went septic in 2016. He was in ICU, (critical condition), for 5 months in 2016, then in Rehab for another 4 after being left badly damaged. We had to ask hospital and Rehab facility for his pillow cases, (with his fresh scent), to bring home to encourage his beloved Samson to eat.
A male orange tabby named Otis? Now what are the chances of that occurrence I as well have an Otis, orange male Tabby. Middle initials JD, for juvenile delinquent. 18 yrs old, moves slower, but still gets where he wants to be.
My cat has been the light of my life and my best friend since her conception. I remember when my friends cats started acting weird because one of them was pregnant, and I even got to be there on the night she was born. We have a deep connection I’ve never felt with another animal 🐈
As a cat lover who love with all my heart forever, for me they are my babies, and as someone who cares for them and their well being and wish that all cats in the world will always and forever be happy , I appreciate your video and this very valuable information and thank you so much for sharing it, so others can learn and care for their kitties in the best and most loving way possible, sending you a big hug and love ❤❤❤❤😻
My cat follows me everywhere, even to the toilet! When I'm in there I'll put him on my lap when I'm in business 😁 and he loves the attention. Yes, never push them away. They want to be with you, always ❤
I used to let my cat on my lap when using the toilet because I was working 3 jobs and didn't have a lot of free time to pay attention to him. That was one of the opportunities he had for attention. Then one day I had a friend over and they came out of the bathroom all surprised, "your cat just tried to jump up on my lap while I was on the toilet!" I just lmao.
Finally, someone addresses the teasing aspect. I hate people who tease cats. It's not funny, and they hate being laughed at!! Do people like being laughed at?, no.
Totally agree, though I wished they'd explained it in more detail. Bottom line, neither children nor animals understand teasing, and it literally makes them mean! It's cruel, and it's harmful.
I agree! I hate those cat videos where they deliberately scare their kitty and laugh. I get onto my GROWN grandkids for teasing or yelling at my baby (my cat)!
THAT PERSON IS RIGHT, IT ISNT FUNNY ITS WRONG AND ITS HURTFUL TO THEM AND BESIDES HOW WOULD YOU LIKE IT IF SOMEBODY WAS TEASING YOU IN A BAD WAY AND ITS KIND OF DISRESPECTFUL 😒🙄😬 ITS RUDE
My older huge 10 y.o. Tabby - brown/black striped/swirl/white underneath, has incredibly expressive eyes! He can be very contrite after I (rarely) have scolded him.. he knows the tone of my voice when I say "I'm sorry" too. I must write here that this video is a must-see for cat lovers. 🙂
this vid made me feel like a very proud kitty owner☺️ they are living beings that love attention from humans. I don’t have the heart to do any of this stuff. I want a stress free life so does my fur baby haha
I have an abused rescue. It took me 1yr for total trust to set in. He likes to make us think he doesn't need us, but he has to be in the same room with us. He acts so nonchalant but makes sure he is always near. When he is ready, he will come to me and put a paw on my knee or arm. Letting me know he wants my attention.
My fiance and I are about to adopt a cat and have been watching lots of videos, reading articles, etc. and it's been so helpful. I used to have 2 cats when I was a kid, but learning about the do-nots, it makes sense why my cat didn't trust me as much as my parents and although I thought I was doing what was right for it I now realize that I was sending the wrong messages (like disturbing them when eating or shouting, squirting with water if they did something like scratching something they shouldn't). They've long passed and hope they are resting in peace. Will do my best to do things right this time!
Very helpful video, nicely narrated, thank you! I’m glad you had film of actual cats along with the animation. Always emphasize the evils of declawing. I knew a couple of people (note the past tense) who did this horrible thing, because they were worried about their ugly, tacky, tasteless furniture! One can only wonder, why the hell did they have a cat? I don’t mind admitting: I privately wished they had lost the first joint of each finger. That would have been painful physically; emotionally, too, since they spent lots of money on manicures! Alright, call me tacky and tasteless if you’d like. I’ll take it as a compliment!
I’ve had cats and other pets all my life and I find cats the easiest to take care of. I have to admit that I do push my cat away in the middle of the night. I do not want her to wake me up every couple of hours just to get attention. She’s gotten pretty good at not waking me up until morning. Although it’s not 100% yet. 😊
My parents and I feed our cats wet food in the morning and evening and little bit of dry food through the day. When they are active we play with them and cuddle until they are done and want to rest
I love that you both schedule and free-feed! Like people, some days we're hungrier than other days, and they should have food available at all times for this very reason.
Cat fountains are an excellent option to keep cats moisturized. Most cats tend to stay away from water bowls and the like because the water isn't running and they view it as stagnant.
True! I got my kitty a fountain last summer and she took to it immediately, I’m pretty sure I could count the number of times she used her water bowl since on one hand! I still leave it though, just in case there’s a power cut.
I was skeptical about it, so I tried it on my cat one time. She turned around, sniffed at it, then walked off. I found her reaction even more hilarious!
I've had multiple cats for over 30 years and for some reason unbeknownst to me the two cats I have now are the only ones I've ever had that refuse canned (wet) cat food. And I've tried several times with several different flavors.
Have you considered mixing a tiny bit of wet in with their dry, slowly increasing amount of wet? Mixture is also a more natural food texture for cats, especially if warmed slightly in microwave before schedule feeding, (think fresh mouse kill with crunchy bones).
Animals can, and most often are, just as emotionally complex as humans. They can even be more complex than some people. Treat them with the same empathy that you do with anyone else. 🙏
One time me and my bro (we live together) went to stay at our other brother's house for a couple days ... and we had to leave my kitty home alone ... and the entire time I was worrying about him until I got back home... he was so happy to see me and I was snuggling the heck out of him!
My two cats refuse to eat anything other than dry food but they always drink water when they need it so that's not any issue here. And when I turn up the music (not too loud though) they seek twoards the same room and lay down and relax. Remember that all cats are different and have their own uniqe personality so some of these things mentioned are very individual too. Be good to your cats and animals in general and they will love you back❤
On the cleaning products being potentially harmful, you should also be careful about which house plants you get. Most cats will interact with whatever plants you have around the house and give them a munch from time to time. Always make sure the house plants you have are non-toxic to cats.
My parents declawed my cat when we first got her when I was only seven. I know it's cruel and there was nothing I could do to stop them. Now my cat has issues using the litter box, and my family calls her "stupid" because of it. I try to tell them it's because they declawed her and that declawing is considered animal abuse, and my family just laughs at me. I feel sorry for my cat for having to live in such a household.
9:32 my local store was out of my litter once, so my two cats had to go way longer than usual without having their litter boxes clean. it caused so much fighting between them!! i couldn't figure out why they were behaving so weird toward each other and then it hit me.
My cat, Ami has always had a small bowl of water by his dry food & wet food. After hearing how water is so important for them; I'm so glad I began this right from the start😇He enjoys his water! This video was very informative👍🤟
I have had cats since I was 6 yrs old. My father was a single parent, and a counselor recommended a pet for my brother & I after my mom left us. My dad was recommended to get the cat declawed. He didn’t know any better and one cat passed, and we got another one, and it was done again. Not out of malice, the cats NEVER went out the door. When I moved out & had cats declawed I had no idea how terrible it was for them. I truly didn’t understand, and wished the vet may have mentioned different things to buy things like a toy or cat tree that would allow the cat to scratch without being destructive. Now that I know better, I can’t believe how no one ever talked with me or my vet of what it did. I wish he had, I thought I loved my cats so very much(they are my babies), god I wish I would have known. It will never be done again. Most people that I know were more of dog owners then cats. The guilt I feel with the thought that I did that really makes me so sad to this day. Please whatever you do, don’t get your cats DECLAWED. I adore my fur babies, and it never will be done again. I feel ashamed that I didn’t know, but also again wished my vet would have made it more of a big deal to me & explain how much harm it brought to my little guys. Kind of hard to share this, I feel ashamed that I ever did it in the first place. But I can promise it will NEVER be done again. Thanks for reading if you did. I hope what I said will somehow make 1 cat owner not declaw their cat, I really didn’t know or was ever told. I love them so very much. TC all🥹
Thank you for this wonderful information. Most of your points I already practice. I have 2 dogs 🐕 and 3 cats and I try to do a good job of being a Dad to them but there always things to do better.
@@joijuaire-darfler4614 No, it was started by depression. He wouldn't eat or drink, just laid around, looking off into space and cry. I felt so sorry for him. I tried to get her not to, but... Pre-vet student, knew how it was done. People are so selfish. They don't care, seemingly, about living beings but worry about their stuff. She just listened to the wrong people and worried about everything. I miss her. She passed a few months ago.
@@sheilatruax6172 So sorry for both her, and now your, loss. I hope they are finally reunited. We got a tiny little stray cat 15 yrs ago that was declawed both front and rear. Her chip was from a rescue group, and the adoptive family dumped her when they moved from the neighborhood. 😡 She passed away suddenly late last fall, and of course we still miss and mourn her.
8. While true, for my cat, he used to have wet food but he as he grew older he would lick only the broth and walk away. After a week of trying again, he would scrape the floor and just walk off so I gave him so dry cat food that was recommended by his vet and so far he hasn't had any issues plus he drinks plenty of water with his food. Plus when he used to eat wet food, the situation in his litter box used to be very messy to deal with unlike currently with his diet of dry food he loves.
@@joijuaire-darfler4614 I tried that but he would refuse it. He would lick the broth and just walk away from it. When I gave him wet food, it made cleaning his litterbox a mess as his poop was very runny and messed with his system. So his vet recommended some dry food for his digestive system and he's happy as he is. Every cat is different, so his diet is mainly dry food with lots of water and some dry and wet treats
@@chibicreepypasta As long as he's drinking plenty of fresh water he'll be fine then, (actually more important than food), for good kidney health. Diarrhea would actually cause dehydration, the opposite of what you want or he needs.
I love 💕 my cat so much. I've had him since he was a teeny baby, and he's 12 years old now. He greets me every day when I get home from work, follows me all around the house, lays on the floor on his back with his belly up- he is without a doubt the BEST cat in the world! I just love him so much! He is my baby. He's not a cuddler, and never sits on my lap, but if I'm at my desk, he comes and lays down right in front of me, and we cuddle like that. I give him scratches and rubs, and hugs and kisses- sometimes for an hour or two. I sleepwalk, and no word of a lie- if he sees me, and he can reach me, he will wake me up with his paw by tapping me. That is just the SWEETEST thing ever! ☺️I honestly care about cats more than I care about humans, not counting my own family, of course, but I don't get emotional over people being abused or homeless, but I can't bare to see or hear about cats being abused or unwanted because it upsets me so much. I also don't let my cat even THINK about going outside. He is strictly an indoor kitty. Cats are AMAZING! They are the BEST! 🥰😻t
I used to be able to use cat toys with my cat and all, but now that he's old, he's gradually lost his sight and is now completely blind. He has to stay in my room because otherwise, he'd get lost around my house, and he doesn't like my other animals. However, we cuddle constantly, and he's very affectionate towards me.
My kids are grown, my 2 cats and 2 dogs (and 3 rats and an African grey parrot) are my furry, and feathered babies and are unapologetically spoiled rotten! 🥰
@@quantumjourney1 WHY? Because I have sympathy and empathy for animals and I treat them with kindness and love, perhaps its you the empty soul that needs help.
i have 3 cats now and never understood the water wariness. I will admit I have two water fountains but all three drink plenty. I used to worry there was something wrong with my first one because she drank so much but after 3 I see it's the norm.
Fountain water bowls very much encourage drinking, which is so good, (for everyone), but especially cats. Promotes healthy kidney function, which is a notorious issue for cats.
Re: Offering only dry food Two owner of two cats here. Cat #2 will only eat dry food, no matter what. If is notified a lacking trying. She sniffs the wet food offered but then immediately goes for the dry food. No matter the brand or variety of wet food. Cat #1 will only ever eat wet food unless really hungry, and even then no more than a few bites. Followed by some very loud and harsh criticism directed at the person responsible for the selection of food on offer. Cat #1 is now 15 years old. Her teeth are fine. Cat #2 is now 4-ish years old and not the sharpest tool in the shed. She drinks enough water. And the dry food is the „urinary“ variety, as recommended by the vet. And yes, a vet was consulted about the eating habits.
I'm not convinced by all of this. I regularly see the cat from next door hanging out in my garden. Not because it's very friendly, but because (I think) it wants to be left alone by the family there. So, I think there are cats that welcome food and shelter, but have little or no need for human company.
I am so glad that the diet is also mentioned. People on various forums get furious with me when I tell them that giving your cat only dry food is like giving your human child only hamburgers and chips to eat. They are also unable to digest carbohydrates in large quantities and the pancreas is almost worn out in the process. And it is a very painful condition. Now we only give dry food in connection with play, our Molly lives on meat and wet food. We had her severely abused as a 6-year-old and she was horribly overweight. But after we switched to wet food, she lost weight without us having to fight.
i worked for a vet briefly. one day i saw a kitten in a cage and she had been declawed. she was screaming and leaving blood all over the cage. it was ghastly. i'd once almost had a cat declawed but changed my mind and figured the scratches all over my arms would heal but she'd never get over being declawed. the vet looked so relieved when i cancelled that surgery.
De clawing is legal cruelty, and should be illegal!! How could someone do that. Having your nails pulled out is what they did for torture in p.o.w. camps, and you'd do that to an innocent animal? Anyone who does that should never be allowed to have an animal.
@@micheledonahoe8092 it's worse than pulling out a nail. the whole nail joint is cut off. i agree it should be illegal along with tail docking and ear cropping. all of that is sheer torture for the pet.
My cat REFUSES to eat wet food and she also REFUSES to ever let me brush her even though she has long hair! If she winds up with a hairball I literally have to chase after her and manage to catch her just to remove the hairball she's choking on from her mouth. Even though I love her with all my heart and I always will it's so frustrating! I'm just trying to help her and keep her safe. I guess she just doesn't understand that.
@@viciouslady1340 She won't touch it. She's really THAT stubborn. I've tried EVERYTHING. I mean EVERYTHING. So, she's the one who is in charge. So, I've surrendered to her. I truly have NO CHOICE.
@viciouslady1340 Both tuna and beef are dangerous to feed cats! It can kill them. Please tell me you don't feed yours either of these, and don't ever recommend to others.
Have you tried adding warm water to her dry food? Sounds like you need a cat behavioural tutor, or at least speak to your vet/vet tech on behavioural modification techniques concerning grooming. You can find them online as well.
I always say my cat is the only one who gives me affection. My youngest grandchild is 12. She does say goodbye by kissing me on the forehead. I like that. 😊❤️😊
On drinking enough water: I found out that cats by nature avoid drinking water at the same place where the food is (it has to do with the instincts to go find water separately after “the hunt”). So I tried putting the bowl of water in a discrete convenient place, but around 8-10ft (3 metres) away from her food. IT WORKED MIRACLES! She now drinks each time she enters the room and often goes to drink some right after she ate. I just cannot recommend this simple hack enough. Of course, maybe it’s just my cat’s preference, but still suggest trying this out 🙂
@julija7042- this explains alot for me. Each of our cats has their own separate food and water, but after they’re done eating each cat will leave the room to drink from another cat’s water bowl.
How Do Cats Say SORRY to Humans? ua-cam.com/video/rJbaRzYoGwM/v-deo.html
Dude if all of those loud noise bother a cat every cat owner like me will never be able to have fun again
Mine doesn't have to say "I'm sorry." The only thing she says is, "I love you."
What are you talking about?
@@MannalEldin-dl1xv How delicious these potatoes are. My cat wants to try them too!🏖
@@fredrickearl6687😊...😊
Don't be afraid to adopt an older cat. They may take a little extra time letting you in on their personalities but when they are ready they are true friends.
The cat that forever has my heart was my 10 old Amie I adopted from my job at vet. Her owner was going to put her to sleep because she was moving to California and couldn’t have her. She was my husband and I first baby right after we married. She was perfect angel. Sadly I lost her 2 years later to diabetics. My heart , I can’t take it. I loved having a senior cat but when I lost her tore me to peices. Now the little kitten we rescued right before she died is 14yrs old :) he loved her too because he was only a month old and saw her as momma
Years ago, i adopted a 5 year old boy. He was MASSIVE. He was the biggest lover you could ever imagine.
My first cat was an old boy called Dougie. He was ancient and not in the best of health, but I still loved him.
@LucianaShadow Dougie deserved every ounce of love you showed him and you deserved the same from him.
adopted a 12 yo. He was the best cat i ever had. He passed 3 years later. I miss him so much. ❤
I had to go out of town 2 hours away for a medical appointment. I have 3 cats and I scooped all 4 litter boxes, cleaned and filled their water fountain and gave enough food to last until my return. I left the TV and lights on. I left at noon and planned on being back before 8pm but my SUV broke down at the doctors office. I didn't make it back until late the next night. My cats have never been left alone that long and I saw scared cats when I opened the door. It took a while but eventually they forgave me. The were so hungry not having any food all day and I felt so bad but so relieved to be home with them.
My Cat is a Male and he waits for me EVERY DAY to come Home from Work. Sitting at the Window. Not just to get Food but he also wants to get Pet. he wants at least 30 Minutes of Petting per Day. And Talks a lot to get his attention. He brings me a lot of Joy and Entertainment.
Two cats = twice the joy and entertainment.
Plus, your cat wouldn't be lonely, would be healthier getting more exercise with having an cat to play with, and best of all, give a loving home to another cat in need.
Just as thought.
About a year and a half ago I rescued a little male kitten from underneath a dumpster. He was starving and crying for help. I don't think he would have lasted much longer. Now he's a big healthy boy! He's my buddy! Lol
Thanks for saving that kitty. It breaks my heart that animals are treated so poorly.
Awwh that's so adorable and wholesome, homies!
Breaks my heart that people treat each other like garbage.
Cats don't have owners. They have staff.
Don’t declaw! I So agree with this. I had my 2 cats declawed almost 50 years ago, and I’ve regretted ever since I found out what it actually is doing. Makes me mad that my BIL, who is a VET and his wife said “It will be the best thing for them.” After finding out what it actually involved, I made up my mind to NEVER, ever do that to a cat again. If they scratch the furniture, I don’t care. My kitties are more important than my furniture.
Yah!😮
Yeah, I think most people don't realize how bad declawing is. I used to not realize it either. People think that all it is is just taking the claws out, which is only half of it. It literally turns them into amputees. Those cats are usually much more aggressive cause their #1 source of security has been taken from them. Not to mention, if they ever get out of the house, they are screwed. Not only can they not run as fast, but they also cannot fight for their lives or get away by climbing a tree. They are sitting ducks to any predator cause the cats can't protect themselves with no claws. But don't be too hard on yourself. As I said, most people in the past did not know how bad it was to declaw a cat. And if you did that 50 years ago, people definitely did not have the information that they have nowadays about doing that. We live and we learn.
@@vickieclark5931 They did still have their back claws, and one of them could climb a fence. The female I could let into our back yard and she was fine. She lived to be 17 and the male was about 10. My piano legs still have the grooves her claws made on it.
@@vickieclark5931I just learned that declawing literally takes out the cat’s tendons :(
It’s so nice to see things like this. I wish everyone had the empathy to understand. Too many people care about the inanimate things that don’t matter. I don’t know why I even look at the replies, I know there are going to be some terrible people who lie to everyone and themselves saying their cats are fine. As if just because they’re alive means they did nothing wrong. It’s disgusting, and I truly hope it becomes fully illegal everywhere. It’s so pathetic how concerned people are with how some furniture looks.
I may be failing at lots of things, but this video made me realize that at least, I'm a good owner to my cats!
Don't worry too much about failing the little things in life; it's the big things, like being a good parent to kids and pets that matter!
I think most of these things we do without realizing it. Like I am bad about pushing my little Missy away when I'm doing something. I now need to watch myself and try to stop doing that. I think that is something most of us are guilty of and don't even know it. Or play loud noises without thinking about how she feels about it. This was a great video to watch cause it wakes you up to things you do naturally and don't even realize how it feels to your baby.
And I am not that good owner to my cats. I've got to repent in some ways and change for the better. Thank u for this video.
@@joijuaire-darfler4614and being a good person in general ❤
A little tip to make vacuuming less stressful:
Communicate to your cat(s) that you're going to vacuum before starting.
Make sure they see you walk to where the vacuum is kept (maybe even touch it) and tell them to go hide or just "vacuum" until they understand.
AND MAKE SURE they're hidden before turning it on! Then of course let them know when you're done :) I usually go to my cats hiding spot and tell her its safe to come out
Love how you understand that all the kitties really need is to be treated with respect and consideration. Just talk to them and explain what is happening. Makes a huge difference. They are full beings in their own right and way smarter than most give them credit for.
My cat totally speaks human. All she wants is to get to sit on my lap while I work on my computer each day. Loving on her gets us both through the day by filling it with affection and cuddles. What a blessing.
She is an excellent mouser and delivers “gifts” to my door on a regular basis. Especially after a really cuddly day, I am likely to receive a “thank you mouse”. 😂
I of course am not allowed to make noise while the master sleeps, so I find after the master has had ones meal a fine time to commence cleaning of the masters abode.
How do u communicate to ur cat that ur going to vaccum??? They do not undestand us. We are not Disney princesses
@@s0nia.p08 When they see the vacuum they know it's time for vacuuming. From the science side because I'm also a scientist, we know every structure inside the brain but we don't know where the soul is. If the soul is not in there it's not dependent on surface area of the brain. I discovered intelligent lifeforms in this galaxy besides ours and it was right in front of us the whole time. But the humans won't acknowledge my findings, they want little green men 👽
I do the same with my hair dryer, she sees when I pick it up and leaves. I also close the door just in case
My cat is like a dog, everywhere I go she goes. She will even come lay with my in the middle of the night and just put her paw on my arm. It’s so adorable.
Don't all cats do this?
@@joijuaire-darfler4614 I thought it was common knowledge that not all cats are like this, some cats or loaners. In fact, a lot of cats are loaners. The reason why dogs and cats are different.
@@joijuaire-darfler4614 I had three cats and this is the only one like that.
@@joijuaire-darfler4614 1 of my cats is like this and my dog isn't at all like that!! They're all different I think 😊
@@ezganks71
Even "loners" will usually find at least one family member they like to spend part of the night with on lap or bed.
TLDW: Don't push your cat away when they seek attention.
Avoid constantly rejecting your cat's presence.
Don't leave your cat alone for extended periods.
Avoid teasing your cat by pulling its tail, scaring it, or blowing in its face.
Pay attention to signs of pain or discomfort and take appropriate action.
Be mindful of your cat's fear of loud noises and create a calm environment.
Avoid shouting at your cat as it terrifies them.
Punishing your cat doesn't teach them a lesson and can make them afraid of you.
Allow your cat to socialize at its own pace and respect its need for space.
Include wet food in your cat's diet to prevent urinary and kidney problems.
Create a quiet environment during mealtime to reduce stress.
Serve fresh food instead of leaving out old, stale food.
Keep a clean environment, including food bowls and litter boxes, to avoid stress.
Avoid using harsh cleaning products that could be toxic to your cat.
Provide opportunities for your cat to engage its instincts and prevent boredom.
Never declaw your cat as it causes pain, mobility issues, and emotional stress.
‘Don’t be a jackass’
Got it, thanks for saving me the time of watching obvious stuff
@@CommanderCossack Right? Np.
Basically being a slave to your cat. That's not actually the right way to train your cat, because cats like all other creatures, submit to dominance. You should rather watch cats interact with each other, and especially how the mother cat deals with her kittens.
Feed them, pet them but don't be a slave to them. The cat owner actually has to mimic the role of the dominant mother cat.
I agree to most of the natural tips you mentioned, but never allow your cat to train you.
@@agxec2932 Sadly this is basically nature's shitty truth. The current status quo is not our friend.
Underrated comment so I’m replying
I have two cats, Remy (A sphynx cat) and Thomas (Slightly chonky brown tabby cat). I try my best to keep them happy and healthy. It's nice to know what makes them happy and upset. I will try my best to be a better cat owner. My cats mean the world to me, and they are the only thing keeping me here. I want them to feel safe and happy in my life. Thank you for this video
One of our kitties is so sensitive to being teased in any way that if he does something embarrassing and you laugh at him, he gets mad. One time he ran head first into a screen door because he thought he could make an escape and get outside and we laughed as soon as we were sure he was okay and he was soooo mad at us. Just sat back twitching his tail and glaring at us. He has delicate feelings!
Just as we should always treat our friends and loved ones with care and respect, we should treat our pets with the same care and respect.
Amen to your comment friend 💛🐾💚🐱
Actually, I treat my cats better and with more love than I treat most people. LOL
My two cats are family members😊
@@vickieclark5931why? Be nice to people 😊
I love cats. They deserve all the best attention we can give them.
My cat loves baths
If people don’t realize all of these obvious things, they don’t deserve having a cat at all.
Was my first thought and sentiment as well.
My cat Winter loves to drink his water from the faucet in the bathroom and enjoys watching the water running down the drain . He leads me to the basin when he needs a fresh drink of water and then looks at me with a great degree of happiness .
We bought a water fountain and it’s very popular
Same with my cat of 8 years, so cute sipping the water from the faucet!
Aww my cats name is wynter too❤
Aww that's so wholesome
I see my cats as my children. Each one has a name,a face, perks and weeks,and their own individual personality.
Same here, I've got 7❤
SAME!!!! I have two kittys, I got them about six-ish months ago from my local shelter. They are brothers, they were already young adult cats. And they were neglected and abused, then lived in the shelter for some time. It took me a long time to get them to trust me and feel comfortable in their new home. They are finally settling in but they still get scared easily, one of them is scared of EVERYTHING bless his heart. The other tries to act tough and gets aggressive when he's scared. I WANT TO love on them more, I want them to love me and want my affection and attention more. But they've never had affection or attention so they just don't want it most the time. They don't make biscuits, ever. They have got where they will let me pet them SOME, and they do purr now. So I'm getting there..... I haven't had them long but I already love these two boys so so much! I go out of my way to play with them, show them affection, try to hold them and pet them (when they want, I won't force it, but I will get love ANY time they want it)
Agreed! If your child draws on the walls with crayons, are you going to cut their fingers off??? I think not....
That's the way I've ALWAYS been. Whether other friend's cats, or my own--ShaeNaeNay is my little girl. She's a Tortie, rescue cat, and will be twelve or thirteen in February.
Thank you for this wonderfu🐯l video, and all the precious cat-lover comments.
@@fredrickearl6687 I LOVE YOUR CATS NAME!!!!!!! I use to watch Martin all the time when I was a kid and I loved it! I still watch clips here on utube and love it still..... I'm just assuming that's where you got the name, maybe not, but that's where I know it from.
Declawing cats is an evil and cruel practice. It is illegal in Seattle as well as NY State and Maryland. It should be banned as it leaves cats crippled and defenseless should they escape into the outdoors for even a couple of hours.
And I don’t even understand why people do it??? Are they that fkn lazy that they can’t take 5 minutes of their day every few weeks to just trim their cats claws? I’m visually impaired and have found ways to do it myself!!!
Absolutely! Why cant the whole of US outlaw this practice? All of what this man is saying Don't yell, don't do agst their will= what MY folks are doing to me >:( Which sux coz im alr mature but not respecting me
Massachusetts too
We’ve had cats throughout our 50-year marriage but we never had any of them declawed. Then we adopted 2 beautiful cats that had already been declawed. My sweet cat, Molly Mittens, died at 12 years of age of cancer before the declawing became and issue. Teddy lived to be 16 before he died of old age. By that time, we could clearly see the serious effects of declawing a cat.
You see, declawing actually removes the end of the cat’s toes. In early years, the missing ends of their toes can cause balance problems. When they’re old, they develop serious arthritis in the feet that have been declawed. Teddy’s last year of life, he could barely walk because of the missing ends of his toes and the arthritis that resulted. His front legs didn’t work properly anymore and his feet, instead of pointing straight ahead, just kind of flopped around.
If you don’t want your furniture clawed, don’t adopt a cat unless you’re willing to adjust your home-and your attitude-to the needs of the cat. They need to claw things to maintain their claws properly. In the wild, they claw trees. And they sometimes claw things when they’re bored. Either don’t take that cute kitty home with you or commit to claw proofing your house. If you’re not sure how to do that, ask a vet or look for information online. Jackson Galaxy has a UA-cam series of really good information about cats.
BUT PLEASE DON’T TAKE THAT KITTY HOME PLANNING TO DECLAW IT!!! IT’S INHUMANE!!!!
@@anothercanadian1266why my family cats don't get de clawed I don't see why people do it even the ones we had to put down.
I don’t even have a cat so I don’t know why am I watching this but it was a nice experience, thanks!
Apartment dwellers are required to provide proof of their cat(s) being fixed and declawed before signing lease in Phoenix. I just lie and say I don't have any pets. Screw them.
❤❤❤❤ GOOD
When you introduce your kitten or cat to a scratching post. I recommend you try following: Take their front legs, slowly and gently bring their paws to the post. Then gently perform the scratching rountine with their paws. Depending on the characteristics and intelligence of the cat is how long it will take your cat to realize this is where they scratch. You can try using catnip, or reward them with treats when they use the scratching post. Do verbally say to your cat good boy or girl when they use the scratching post, plus give them some pets.
This is how we train them as well.
I'd like to add that purchasing a cat tower with several types of scratching material, (low and high carpet, rope, twine, etc), is also a Godsend!
Kitties are magnificent creatures and it's a great honor to have one or more in your home to share life with you. Treat them with compassion and respect and love. Keep watching these videos and learn!
in my 33 years of having cats, I've had 4 from kittens to the ending now I have 3 I've endured scratches as fashion accessories they are all my babies and would never put them through the torture of losing their fingers.😍😍😍
Yeah, getting an occasional scratch is just an occupational hazard when you have cats.😉 i wash it and move on.
Cats need to be convinced to cooperate. They cannot be controlled. I respect my kitty for her self-respect❤
When my cat is scared of thunder he runs to any hiding spot and I am always there with him to give him treats and pet him so he feels safe.
You might actually be feeding into your cats fear.
You might want to instead coax him out by sitting on the floor, feeding treats while you get him to slowing see there is nothing to fear by sitting out in the open room.
@@joijuaire-darfler4614 I see what you mean, but I think it does calm him down not sure 100% but he stops breathing hard, and purr's so I assume he's calm when I sit with him.
We used to have a cat who thought that thunder and firecrackers were the result of somebody outside making those sounds. She would growl at the door demanding to go out and "teach the offender a lesson". She loved watching lightening.
You are feeding your car fear. I would stop that. My cats aren’t afraid of the thunders
don't listen to the other people, you're not feeding your cats fear, they're projecting humanity on primal feline fears and didn't bother to look it up before dunking on you ^^
We’ve had cats throughout our 50-year marriage but we never had any of them declawed. Then we adopted 2 beautiful cats that had already been declawed. My sweet cat, Molly Mittens, died at 12 years of age of cancer before the declawing became and issue. Teddy lived to be 16 before he died of old age. By that time, we could clearly see the serious effects of declawing a cat.
You see, declawing actually removes the end of the cat’s toes. In early years, the missing ends of their toes can cause balance problems. When they’re old, they develop serious arthritis in the feet that have been declawed. Teddy’s last year of life, he could barely walk because of the missing ends of his toes and the arthritis that resulted. His front legs didn’t work properly anymore and his feet, instead of pointing straight ahead, just kind of flopped around.
If you don’t want your furniture clawed, don’t adopt a cat unless you’re willing to adjust your home-and your attitude-to the needs of the cat. They need to claw things to maintain their claws properly. In the wild, they claw trees. And they sometimes claw things when they’re bored. Either don’t take that cute kitty home with you or commit to claw proofing your house. If you’re not sure how to do that, ask a vet or look for information online. Jackson Galaxy has a UA-cam series of really good information about cats.
BUT PLEASE DON’T TAKE THAT KITTY HOME PLANNING TO DECLAW IT!!! IT’S INHUMANE!!!!
Best advice to cat parents ever. 😊 only evil people declaw cats 😢
My mother's wife had 7 cats that she had declawed because of the old "we didn't want them scratching the furniture". She had them before my mom met her or she would have gotten the tongue lashing of a lifetime from me, she knew I despised the practice after I found out she had them declawed. She has always been a bit of a bully and you can't talk to her about anything that she doesn't agree with so it was a moot point to even bring it up. The cats always got tons of attention from me. They have all passed on now and they have moved onto poodles.
Declawing should be outlawed outright if cats normal behavior bothers you...DON'T get a cat, plain and simple.
Well…guess I’m evil BUT I’ve never murdered a human life due to an abortion. Now THAT is evil!!!:):):)
Jackson!! Thank the lord for him I just got my first kitten and he has helped me ALOT to understand and my new family member and has helped me to have an great relationship with my kitten. Can and do recommend him!
@@vickiulrich6694stick to the topic
Although my cat and I have a special bond, I still was able to learn something new thanks to this video. Thank you for sharing this 🙏🏼❤️
Cats are very special and very much fun to have and they live a long life . They are very playful and smart
My cat never makes a mess and he’s 9 years old. He’s purrfect!
My late cat only did, when he thought we were too late getting home for dinner (tearing up his styrofoam dinner plate). We tried to have one of us get home but occasionally.
Couldnt blame, i get irritable when hungry too.
Try free-feeding dry, with scheduled meal times of wet food.
@@joijuaire-darfler4614 heh, we actually did that, but he wanted his wet food, when it was time for his wet food.😁
He told you to say that right 😺😺
@@demonkingbadger6689 ohhh! He’s a baby!
I adopted my cat at 6 months old. She was declawed by the previous owners. She's 21 years old now and very healthy. She beat me up two flights of stairs in the house everytime. She has no mobility issues. She is an indoor cat and whenever she goes outside, I am with her. Personally, I wouldn't have declawed her. I have never had a cat declawed in all my years of owning cats.
I always feel judged about her being declawed whenever I take her into vet offices and it isn't fair because I was not the one that had her declawed.
I would ask that folks check their judgements of others because you never know the full story of someone else's life. Learn to lead with compassion first and not judgement because there is no perfect person or situation. 🙏🏾😊💙
We had a stray, tiny little thing, that had bern front AND rear declawed!
Through her microchip, we found she had been adopted through a rescue group, then abandoned when they moved. 😡
I'm sorry what is stopping you from declaring upfront that you weren't the one to declaw your cat? Communication in is more important than assumption.
Very easy to care for a cat and its easy to make your cat very happy
I love this video. Pet ownership isn't just something to do cause you want to own something cute. It's a serious responsibility to provide them a fulfilling and enriching life.
I love my kitten Milo when I get off work i say Milo I'm home and he comes running its adorable. and on the weekend when im off he gets all excited cause its just me and him time.
I have a Milo too, and he does the same! He greets me at the door and plops down on his side with the cutest face making me so guilty for leaving and demanding “pet me now human.”
Talking about declaw. My cat of 14 years suffered with chronic muscle spasms, chewing and licking at the back and spine, alite hump back , bowing front legs , shaking and licking paws during winter months, take many breaks with heat pad during playing, bulging disk , degenation of the disk, and then this lead to pinch nerves in the neck caused spinal seizures. No medicine helped her.
No vet wanted to x ray her back. One tried put her on aspirin . Aspirin is toxic to cats. F vet wanted me to buy the aspirin. I am glad of Google search, or I would have poison my cat!
Cat was declawed and abused by her owner before we took her.
One holistic nerve medicine helped for for few years until I had put her to sleep , because of the seizures.
Everyone had anything to do with her suffering is going to feel her pain and her humans pain when they pass. Every vet, her old master, and a other people whom refused to see declawing as an evil act.
Please, learn about Declawing, before you get it done. Don't do it all . Just don't!
Dog fighters would use hatchet and cut off cats toes , before giving to the dogs for chew toy. Vets in 1952 , seen it as a money deal.
When good people put their heads in the sand , evil flourish.
I love my cats and I would never do anything to break their hearts.
Cats are the best animals to have as pets. They love without condition. Cats get VERY attached to their human and from my own experience having been in the hospital for 7 months I can attest to the fact that they DO miss us. My Cat Otis (Male Orange Tabby) was so depressed that he barely ever ate when I was gone and it took him 3 months to start warming up to my wife. According to my wife, she put one of my shirts that had not been washed into his bed area and she said after about a week of me being gone that he cuddled with that shirt every day until I came home 7 months later.
Mine always comes to greet me when I come home. I always call his name when I enter the house, it’s like a routine we have.
Same thing happened when my husband went septic in 2016.
He was in ICU, (critical condition), for 5 months in 2016, then in Rehab for another 4 after being left badly damaged.
We had to ask hospital and Rehab facility for his pillow cases, (with his fresh scent), to bring home to encourage his beloved Samson to eat.
A male orange tabby named Otis? Now what are the chances of that occurrence I as well have an Otis, orange male Tabby. Middle initials JD, for juvenile delinquent. 18 yrs old, moves slower, but still gets where he wants to be.
The ultimate tip: “treat your cats how you’d like to be treated yourself”
"The Golden Rule" applies to ALL living things.
@@joijuaire-darfler4614 Well stated, my friend. ♥
They won't do the same though😂
This video just confirms that my cat lives a good life ❤
My cat has been the light of my life and my best friend since her conception. I remember when my friends cats started acting weird because one of them was pregnant, and I even got to be there on the night she was born. We have a deep connection I’ve never felt with another animal 🐈
And no wants their heartbroken. So share the love. 💕😻✌️🐾😀🕊️
As a cat lover who love with all my heart forever, for me they are my babies, and as someone who cares for them and their well being and wish that all cats in the world will always and forever be happy , I appreciate your video and this very valuable information and thank you so much for sharing it, so others can learn and care for their kitties in the best and most loving way possible, sending you a big hug and love ❤❤❤❤😻
My cat follows me everywhere, even to the toilet! When I'm in there I'll put him on my lap when I'm in business 😁 and he loves the attention. Yes, never push them away. They want to be with you, always ❤
my mom doesn't push my cats away when they give affection, but she yells at them and tells them to shut up.
I used to let my cat on my lap when using the toilet because I was working 3 jobs and didn't have a lot of free time to pay attention to him. That was one of the opportunities he had for attention. Then one day I had a friend over and they came out of the bathroom all surprised, "your cat just tried to jump up on my lap while I was on the toilet!" I just lmao.
Finally, someone addresses the teasing aspect. I hate people who tease cats. It's not funny, and they hate being laughed at!! Do people like being laughed at?, no.
Totally agree, though I wished they'd explained it in more detail.
Bottom line, neither children nor animals understand teasing, and it literally makes them mean!
It's cruel, and it's harmful.
I agree! I hate those cat videos where they deliberately scare their kitty and laugh. I get onto my GROWN grandkids for teasing or yelling at my baby (my cat)!
THAT PERSON IS RIGHT, IT ISNT FUNNY ITS WRONG AND ITS HURTFUL TO THEM AND BESIDES HOW WOULD YOU LIKE IT IF SOMEBODY WAS TEASING YOU IN A BAD WAY AND ITS KIND OF DISRESPECTFUL 😒🙄😬 ITS RUDE
My older huge 10 y.o. Tabby - brown/black striped/swirl/white underneath, has incredibly expressive eyes! He can be very contrite after I (rarely) have scolded him.. he knows the tone of my voice when I say "I'm sorry" too. I must write here that this video is a must-see for cat lovers. 🙂
I treat Bella with love snd respect for who she is ALWAYS! She is a wonderful and loving friend!
I'm a new cat owner cause I adopted a cat three weeks ago, glad I came across this video I really learned a lot
this vid made me feel like a very proud kitty owner☺️ they are living beings that love attention from humans. I don’t have the heart to do any of this stuff. I want a stress free life so does my fur baby haha
I have an abused rescue. It took me 1yr for total trust to set in. He likes to make us think he doesn't need us, but he has to be in the same room with us. He acts so nonchalant but makes sure he is always near. When he is ready, he will come to me and put a paw on my knee or arm. Letting me know he wants my attention.
My fiance and I are about to adopt a cat and have been watching lots of videos, reading articles, etc. and it's been so helpful. I used to have 2 cats when I was a kid, but learning about the do-nots, it makes sense why my cat didn't trust me as much as my parents and although I thought I was doing what was right for it I now realize that I was sending the wrong messages (like disturbing them when eating or shouting, squirting with water if they did something like scratching something they shouldn't). They've long passed and hope they are resting in peace. Will do my best to do things right this time!
I love cats
Very helpful video, nicely narrated, thank you! I’m glad you had film of actual cats along with the animation.
Always emphasize the evils of declawing. I knew a couple of people (note the past tense) who did this horrible thing, because they were worried about their ugly, tacky, tasteless furniture! One can only wonder, why the hell did they have a cat? I don’t mind admitting: I privately wished they had lost the first joint of each finger. That would have been painful physically; emotionally, too, since they spent lots of money on manicures!
Alright, call me tacky and tasteless if you’d like. I’ll take it as a compliment!
I’ve had cats and other pets all my life and I find cats the easiest to take care of.
I have to admit that I do push my cat away in the middle of the night. I do not want her to wake me up every couple of hours just to get attention. She’s gotten pretty good at not waking me up until morning. Although it’s not 100% yet. 😊
My parents and I feed our cats wet food in the morning and evening and little bit of dry food through the day. When they are active we play with them and cuddle until they are done and want to rest
I love that you both schedule and free-feed!
Like people, some days we're hungrier than other days, and they should have food available at all times for this very reason.
😅 phew! I was nervous to watch this.... but I passed! I couldn't handle the guilt if I accidentally hurt my little kitties' feelings😩
Don't own a cat yet, doing research pre-emptively, this is very informative.
Whenever my cats jump on my desk while I'm doing work, I only give them all my attention so I can procrastinate more 😂
As you should!!! And give your cat their own laptop to mimic you 😂
Cat fountains are an excellent option to keep cats moisturized. Most cats tend to stay away from water bowls and the like because the water isn't running and they view it as stagnant.
True! I got my kitty a fountain last summer and she took to it immediately, I’m pretty sure I could count the number of times she used her water bowl since on one hand! I still leave it though, just in case there’s a power cut.
Both of our's love the faucet and don't really like water bowls. The water is "dirty".
I didn't think the stupid cucumber trend was funny either. Couldn't believe people found scaring their cats funny and fun.
I was skeptical about it, so I tried it on my cat one time. She turned around, sniffed at it, then walked off. I found her reaction even more hilarious!
@@FireStick-nu4pn lol
I feel bad for those cats that were pranks
They thought they were snakes🐍
@@odinuldall822 Yeah I know. Poor kitties!
The only time I leave my cat alone is when I have to go to work otherwise I spend every moment with her 🥰💕🐾
u go to the grocery store with it?
@@janehyden1652 to pet smart or Petco some times il takes her to the beach to play in the sand
It's *still* leaving her alone. This is why cats almost always do best in pairs.
@@roybarrows9733 if I could I would take her to work with me but unfortunately I can't
Same, I go to work then home to my 7 cats ❤
I've had multiple cats for over 30 years and for some reason unbeknownst to me the two cats I have now are the only ones I've ever had that refuse canned (wet) cat food. And I've tried several times with several different flavors.
Have you considered mixing a tiny bit of wet in with their dry, slowly increasing amount of wet?
Mixture is also a more natural food texture for cats, especially if warmed slightly in microwave before schedule feeding, (think fresh mouse kill with crunchy bones).
the more I get to know people the more I love my cats lol
Animals can, and most often are, just as emotionally complex as humans. They can even be more complex than some people. Treat them with the same empathy that you do with anyone else. 🙏
Thank you so much we’ve been treating our cat the wrong way the whole time
Number 2…. I feel so bad leaving my baby on her own at home when I’m at work I wish I could take her with me 😭😭😭😭
If you get another cat you won't feel so bad because they take care of each other and you get a bonus cat which is twice as much love too
We have a cat that LOVES the kitty water fountain. She gets plenty of water.
One time me and my bro (we live together) went to stay at our other brother's house for a couple days ... and we had to leave my kitty home alone ... and the entire time I was worrying about him until I got back home... he was so happy to see me and I was snuggling the heck out of him!
Overall, this was a well done and informative video. Good job!
My two cats refuse to eat anything other than dry food but they always drink water when they need it so that's not any issue here.
And when I turn up the music (not too loud though) they seek twoards the same room and lay down and relax.
Remember that all cats are different and have their own uniqe personality so some of these things mentioned are very individual too.
Be good to your cats and animals in general and they will love you back❤
Yeah same my cat strongly prefers dry food and drinks a lot of water. I've tried feeding him wet food but he hardly touches it.
On the cleaning products being potentially harmful, you should also be careful about which house plants you get. Most cats will interact with whatever plants you have around the house and give them a munch from time to time. Always make sure the house plants you have are non-toxic to cats.
My parents declawed my cat when we first got her when I was only seven. I know it's cruel and there was nothing I could do to stop them. Now my cat has issues using the litter box, and my family calls her "stupid" because of it. I try to tell them it's because they declawed her and that declawing is considered animal abuse, and my family just laughs at me. I feel sorry for my cat for having to live in such a household.
Thank you so much, I am going to be a better Mommy to my fur-baby!
We don't "own" cats. They let us care for them. Be grateful.
9:32 my local store was out of my litter once, so my two cats had to go way longer than usual without having their litter boxes clean. it caused so much fighting between them!! i couldn't figure out why they were behaving so weird toward each other and then it hit me.
My cat, Ami has always had a small bowl of water by his dry food & wet food. After hearing how water is so important for them; I'm so glad I began this right from the start😇He enjoys his water! This video was very informative👍🤟
I have had cats since I was 6 yrs old. My father was a single parent, and a counselor recommended a pet for my brother & I after my mom left us. My dad was recommended to get the cat declawed. He didn’t know any better and one cat passed, and we got another one, and it was done again. Not out of malice, the cats NEVER went out the door.
When I moved out & had cats declawed I had no idea how terrible it was for them. I truly didn’t understand, and wished the vet may have mentioned different things to buy things like a toy or cat tree that would allow the cat to scratch without being destructive. Now that I know better, I can’t believe how no one ever talked with me or my vet of what it did. I wish he had, I thought I loved my cats so very much(they are my babies), god I wish I would have known. It will never be done again. Most people that I know were more of dog owners then cats.
The guilt I feel with the thought that I did that really makes me so sad to this day.
Please whatever you do, don’t get your cats DECLAWED. I adore my fur babies, and it never will be done again. I feel ashamed that I didn’t know, but also again wished my vet would have made it more of a big deal to me & explain how much harm it brought to my little guys.
Kind of hard to share this, I feel ashamed that I ever did it in the first place. But I can promise it will NEVER be done again. Thanks for reading if you did. I hope what I said will somehow make 1 cat owner not declaw their cat, I really didn’t know or was ever told. I love them so very much. TC all🥹
Thank you for this wonderful information. Most of your points I already practice. I have 2 dogs 🐕 and 3 cats and I try to do a good job of being a Dad to them but there always things to do better.
A friend had her little guy declawed. He went into a deep depression and passed away in less than 2 weeks. She morned him for years.
That's horrible 😢
I would suspect it wasn't from "depression", but due to an undisclosed medical condition.
@@joijuaire-darfler4614 No, it was started by depression. He wouldn't eat or drink, just laid around, looking off into space and cry. I felt so sorry for him. I tried to get her not to, but... Pre-vet student, knew how it was done. People are so selfish. They don't care, seemingly, about living beings but worry about their stuff. She just listened to the wrong people and worried about everything. I miss her. She passed a few months ago.
@@sheilatruax6172
So sorry for both her, and now your, loss.
I hope they are finally reunited.
We got a tiny little stray cat 15 yrs ago that was declawed both front and rear.
Her chip was from a rescue group, and the adoptive family dumped her when they moved from the neighborhood. 😡
She passed away suddenly late last fall, and of course we still miss and mourn her.
I always pull my kitties onto my lap when they hop on my desk an they start purring and cuddle in usually, win win! Kitty out of the way AND cuddled
8. While true, for my cat, he used to have wet food but he as he grew older he would lick only the broth and walk away. After a week of trying again, he would scrape the floor and just walk off so I gave him so dry cat food that was recommended by his vet and so far he hasn't had any issues plus he drinks plenty of water with his food. Plus when he used to eat wet food, the situation in his litter box used to be very messy to deal with unlike currently with his diet of dry food he loves.
You might want to try mixing a little dry into the wet food, for a more normal texture, (think mice or birds with bones).
@@joijuaire-darfler4614 I tried that but he would refuse it. He would lick the broth and just walk away from it. When I gave him wet food, it made cleaning his litterbox a mess as his poop was very runny and messed with his system. So his vet recommended some dry food for his digestive system and he's happy as he is. Every cat is different, so his diet is mainly dry food with lots of water and some dry and wet treats
@@chibicreepypasta
As long as he's drinking plenty of fresh water he'll be fine then, (actually more important than food), for good kidney health.
Diarrhea would actually cause dehydration, the opposite of what you want or he needs.
I do not punish, except for when I go somewhere n they give me that look!!!. I tell em" I'll be back in a bit babies!"
I love 💕 my cat so much. I've had him since he was a teeny baby, and he's 12 years old now. He greets me every day when I get home from work, follows me all around the house, lays on the floor on his back with his belly up- he is without a doubt the BEST cat in the world! I just love him so much! He is my baby. He's not a cuddler, and never sits on my lap, but if I'm at my desk, he comes and lays down right in front of me, and we cuddle like that. I give him scratches and rubs, and hugs and kisses- sometimes for an hour or two. I sleepwalk, and no word of a lie- if he sees me, and he can reach me, he will wake me up with his paw by tapping me. That is just the SWEETEST thing ever! ☺️I honestly care about cats more than I care about humans, not counting my own family, of course, but I don't get emotional over people being abused or homeless, but I can't bare to see or hear about cats being abused or unwanted because it upsets me so much. I also don't let my cat even THINK about going outside. He is strictly an indoor kitty. Cats are AMAZING! They are the BEST! 🥰😻t
Thankfully I work from home, so my cat is rarely left alone.
I used to be able to use cat toys with my cat and all, but now that he's old, he's gradually lost his sight and is now completely blind. He has to stay in my room because otherwise, he'd get lost around my house, and he doesn't like my other animals. However, we cuddle constantly, and he's very affectionate towards me.
😆🤣😂 humans are parenting cats better than their own kids
My kids are grown, my 2 cats and 2 dogs (and 3 rats and an African grey parrot) are my furry, and feathered babies and are unapologetically spoiled rotten! 🥰
As a grocery worker, i can confirm with the people who sneak their dogs in. Pets are essentially hairier children that are better behaved.
@@charlottesmomGet help
@@quantumjourney1 WHY? Because I have sympathy and empathy for animals and I treat them with kindness and love, perhaps its you the empty soul that needs help.
Sadky, true.
But I've noticed that most appear to be young ladies with no children or older women whose (human) children are grown.
My cat loves fireworks. We stand at the window watching them from inside. He jumps up voluntarily and sits watching. He isnt deaf.
i have 3 cats now and never understood the water wariness. I will admit I have two water fountains but all three drink plenty. I used to worry there was something wrong with my first one because she drank so much but after 3 I see it's the norm.
Fountain water bowls very much encourage drinking, which is so good, (for everyone), but especially cats. Promotes healthy kidney function, which is a notorious issue for cats.
Re: Offering only dry food
Two owner of two cats here. Cat #2 will only eat dry food, no matter what. If is notified a lacking trying. She sniffs the wet food offered but then immediately goes for the dry food. No matter the brand or variety of wet food.
Cat #1 will only ever eat wet food unless really hungry, and even then no more than a few bites. Followed by some very loud and harsh criticism directed at the person responsible for the selection of food on offer.
Cat #1 is now 15 years old. Her teeth are fine. Cat #2 is now 4-ish years old and not the sharpest tool in the shed. She drinks enough water. And the dry food is the „urinary“ variety, as recommended by the vet. And yes, a vet was consulted about the eating habits.
I wish my cat would lay by me. But she does wake me in the 🌄 morning. I feed my cat wet and dry food. That is what my vet recommended
I'm not convinced by all of this. I regularly see the cat from next door hanging out in my garden. Not because it's very friendly, but because (I think) it wants to be left alone by the family there. So, I think there are cats that welcome food and shelter, but have little or no need for human company.
Declawing should be illegal on a national level. It is very cruel and irresponsible.
I am so glad that the diet is also mentioned. People on various forums get furious with me when I tell them that giving your cat only dry food is like giving your human child only hamburgers and chips to eat. They are also unable to digest carbohydrates in large quantities and the pancreas is almost worn out in the process. And it is a very painful condition. Now we only give dry food in connection with play, our Molly lives on meat and wet food. We had her severely abused as a 6-year-old and she was horribly overweight. But after we switched to wet food, she lost weight without us having to fight.
i love my cat
i worked for a vet briefly. one day i saw a kitten in a cage and she had been declawed. she was screaming and leaving blood all over the cage. it was ghastly. i'd once almost had a cat declawed but changed my mind and figured the scratches all over my arms would heal but she'd never get over being declawed. the vet looked so relieved when i cancelled that surgery.
De clawing is legal cruelty, and should be illegal!! How could someone do that. Having your nails pulled out is what they did for torture in p.o.w. camps, and you'd do that to an innocent animal? Anyone who does that should never be allowed to have an animal.
@@micheledonahoe8092 it's worse than pulling out a nail. the whole nail joint is cut off. i agree it should be illegal along with tail docking and ear cropping. all of that is sheer torture for the pet.
Not having a cat tree was a big one for mine. They want their own stuff
I never declawed any of my cats simply because if they ever decide to evade the house them at least they have something to defend themselves with.
My cat REFUSES to eat wet food and she also REFUSES to ever let me brush her even though she has long hair! If she winds up with a hairball I literally have to chase after her and manage to catch her just to remove the hairball she's choking on from her mouth. Even though I love her with all my heart and I always will it's so frustrating! I'm just trying to help her and keep her safe. I guess she just doesn't understand that.
What about a can of tuna mixed in ? 😊 or raw ground beef
@@viciouslady1340 She won't touch it. She's really THAT stubborn. I've tried EVERYTHING. I mean EVERYTHING. So, she's the one who is in charge. So, I've surrendered to her. I truly have NO CHOICE.
@@Balt0cat1983my boys refuse to eat wet food also
@viciouslady1340
Both tuna and beef are dangerous to feed cats!
It can kill them.
Please tell me you don't feed yours either of these, and don't ever recommend to others.
Have you tried adding warm water to her dry food?
Sounds like you need a cat behavioural tutor, or at least speak to your vet/vet tech on behavioural modification techniques concerning grooming.
You can find them online as well.
Agree I never declawed any of my cats claws .love there sharp claws there so cool
One thing I've learned is I'm closer to a cat than to a normal human
I always say my cat is the only one who gives me affection. My youngest grandchild is 12. She does say goodbye by kissing me on the forehead. I like that. 😊❤️😊
On drinking enough water: I found out that cats by nature avoid drinking water at the same place where the food is (it has to do with the instincts to go find water separately after “the hunt”). So I tried putting the bowl of water in a discrete convenient place, but around 8-10ft (3 metres) away from her food. IT WORKED MIRACLES! She now drinks each time she enters the room and often goes to drink some right after she ate. I just cannot recommend this simple hack enough. Of course, maybe it’s just my cat’s preference, but still suggest trying this out 🙂
@julija7042- this explains alot for me. Each of our cats has their own separate food and water, but after they’re done eating each cat will leave the room to drink from another cat’s water bowl.
Whenever my cat jumps on my desk, I set him in my lap in give him pets and chin scratches... so I've probably trained to jump up on my desk.