"Forcing them to interact with you, cats are very independant creatures. They dont like to be smothered with affection and they like some personal space every now and then.." - Listening to this on the sofa next to a cat that hasn't even let me go to the toilet alone for 13 years.
@Rubro Negro de Mello hahaha Mine loves potato chips. He vocalizes while he's eating and sounds like he's talking to the food while eating it, it's hilarious. His needs are simple. Food, hugs, more food and sleep.
My cat loves black olives! He will try to steal it off your pizza. He also moans if you dont share your peanut butter & syrup toast (yip he eats the toast) o_o
@Makayla Burkard ugh i can jnderstand. Now i want to get my male cat neutered and my mom isnt allowing it. Idk what will i do now. I cant give him away!!!!
@Repent!. uhm, I read this comment and well we both own no cat. But man, I checked my clock and it's 4:48 am in Italy. I'm telling you this comment literally blew my mind just now, it feels so scripted lol
@@aciditywormhole9898 Really? Who conducted that study, which scientific publication was it published by. How was the study conducted? Dunno, huh? Keep your vegan ideals to yourself. What humans eat is one thing, omnivorous; cats are carnivorous creatures don't force them into your screwed up lifestyle
@@mypointofview1111 maybe, I don’t know, read the study? “Don’t force them into your screwed up lifestyle.” What’s screwed up about not paying others to exploit and stab animals in the throat unnecessarily? Are you for, or against animal abuse?
@@cheekofeather6310 Rigjht! Yes it is also illegal to crop dog ears in New Zealand also. The floppy part protects the ear canal. I don't get it either why the US is so slow to catch up. There is a movement that are turning it around tho. They have successfully passed the bill to make declawing illegal in a few states. They are continuing their efforts.
1) Non scented cleaning substances when washing their bowl 2) Slowly change your cats diet. Do it over a long period of time such as 1 week. 3) Refer to the serving of the cat food you are using 4) Minimum of two liter boxes per cat, a fragrance free liter box placed in a quiet room. 5) Removing toxic house plants 6) Keep your cat away from harmful oils and diffusers 7) Train your cats properly 8) Cat Proof your home, invest in a scratching post or a cat tree. 9) Proper bed or a heating bed for your cat. 10) Respect your cat. 11) Give your cats their own safe space 12) Properly seal and store cat food such as an airtight bag 13) Excercise your cat using toys, cat trees 14) Dont feed them milk, especially cows milk 15) Add water to your cat food, use wetfoods, or use running water 16) Vomiting regularly is a bad sign. Take them to the vet is necessary 17) Ensure dental hygene by regular checks to the vet 18) Monthly check ups is the best way to prevent health problems 19) Groom your cat or add fiber to your cat 20) Dont declaw your cats
We got some puréed turkey and beef baby food. Baby didn’t like it, I didn’t like it, her dad didn’t like... guess who was already begging as soon as he had heard us open the jar- he licked the jar clean. He’s eat chips that have fallen, licked up popcorn. Everything we ate he tried to eat. He’s even begged for my clementines and tried getting the peels. He died 3 days ago. He was so up our butts- he’d even hop in the shower with us. I haven’t even got the strength to go vacuum up the litter he scattered, because I know it will be the last time- he even still has one clump in his litter box- we just haven’t had the heart to do so yet
@@clayvision really? maybe cats react to it differently then, or this depends on the mushroom as well. just be careful with food like this. thankfully they throw it out instead of suffering. even my dog can't eat mushroom (it was an accident, he found it lol).
I grew up with dogs. Never had s cat--until I left military service. A black cat entered my apt and never left. The Vet said she was about 5, spayed, and healthy. I kept her until she was almost 20 then had to put her down. I learned a lot about cats during those 15 years. People who say they do not like cats usually are because they expect a cat to act like a dog. That's like expecting a giraffe to act like an elephant. They are two completely different species. I've never had a cat scratch anyone. I presently own two spayed females. One is a rescued feral cat. They are both 100% indoor cats. They do not care to go outside, and that is just fine with me. I give them lots of love, attention, toys to play with, two litter boxes, dry food, wet food, treats, and a water feeder thingy. My cats are well-behaved and very loving in return. They often make me laugh out loud! I love dogs, cats, and horses, but I am a 70% disabled Veteran in an apt complex, so I am not able to have a dog--I can't walk a dog. However, every single dog in this complex knows me, and when I travel in my electric wheelchair, if one of the dogs sees me while it is being walked, it runs up to me to lick my face and is so happy to see me. I shoulda been a Veterinarian. I love animals!
I really enjoyed reading this. The fact that animals are drawn to you makes me think you must be a very nice person. Babies and animals respond to energy,yours must be very positive
I also really enjoyed reading your post, Thomas. It put a smile on my face. Animals are amazing. I love all of God's creatures, whether they be human or animal. Also, my respects to you for serving. I did Army Reserve service in Australia for 5 years and spent 10 years as a Prison Officer and i can tell you that animals have a way of bringing out the best in people. It's great when a cat sneaks into the prison grounds; the prisoners love have something to show affection to.
Hmm yeah….. Cat: *jumps on counter* Human: “Off!” *gives treat for jumping off Cat: (ooooh.. I get a treat when I jump down from the counter!?)Oo. *jumps on counter to get a treat for jumping off* …just sayin
I know Right? No reward your cat for unwanted behavior. A strong No! Did the trick with my cat & push her out of the kitchen table. Also i close the window that was over the table because the animals sounds attracted her attention. Sometimes lizards were at the mosquito net. I have other windows for her to look outside.
It's strange how I didn't hear about decawing cats at all until I started to watch english videos about cats' health. It seems like in Russia nobody knows about those barbaric methods. And oh boy I'm glad we don't.
It is still done in Canada and I'm so mad about it. Even if citizens and sanctuaries put pressure on the government, they still don't do anything about it :(
same here from slovakia, even tho the law doesn't specifically bans declawing (or I didn't see it) I believe it was banned by EU because thankfully I couldn't find any vet that would offer this procedure. what I did find was a lot of articles that said it is popular in USA
"Cats need personal space" Mother cat: wants to be with me in my bedroom, on my bed or on my lap, while I'm in the bedroom. Sister #1: wants aggressive belly rubs and kisses every time Sister #2: demands head pats and chin scratches out of nowhere. I'M THE ONE WHO NEEDS PERSONAL SPACE THERE'S A FAT FELINE ON MY BED SEND HELP
Yep my cats even my fiancé’s cat always thinks they have to be on my lap or near me they have a cat tower and plenty of space of there own but they always choose to be cuddled up to me
@@mythicalcane7935 it's simpler than that, Peoepel are assuming cats want to be left alone all the time, it's only sometimes, humans are the same tbh. This is one of the biggest differences between cats and dogs and something dog owners just don't l understand.
As a veterinary professional I always cringe when I see these titles and have to watch out of curiosity to see how horrible the advice is, but for the most part, this is spot on. Good job.
If this is, in fact, goldberg, it's not surprising that you would support misinforming the public. As can be seen through the comments, cats are individual creatures with their own individual idiosyncrasies. I have one cat that NEEDS to be held tight at least twice a day. One that considers affection a game and one that will roll around on the floor to make certain no part goes unpetted. No cat that I've ever had has ever conformed to any of the 'tips' offered in this video.
@@heytasker they're just that. Tips. Take them or leave them. It's a free UA-cam video presumably for beginners getting their first cat, they're helpful for someone learning and they can figure out the nuances of their specific cats as they go. The "misinformation" in this video you pointed out is harmless and the same type of advice you'd hear from your average vet or cat owner. They even made sure to say "for the most part", not "this video is cold hard facts".
Yes! I knew it, I've just washed my cats water bowl with water because I liked it pristine! It was easy enough running it under tap water and just wiping it dry with paper towel then refilling it with crisp, cold water. She always went to drink afterwards I've done that and knew it somewhat felt right.
2:39 that broke my heart because we didn't know that and my cat started to pee on the floor right in front of us probably to show us that he was sick but we didn't understand and he died from rocks in his pee that blocked his pee hole. Im so mad that i didn't realize, i love him more than anything else in my life and when he died i lost myself for a while. He was my soulmate and maybe if i saw this video 2 years ago i could of helped him.
I am surprised he wasnt screaming in pain. I had two cars that had that problem and the screaming was the reasonI took them to the vet, who wanred to amputate the penus. I refused and changed their diet to meat, from dry foods. Problem solved.
@@lizeggar2421 my cat was fine one morning that same day he started to scream in litter box and that's the day he died we couldn't do anything to save him because we're poor and the only way to save him was a 5 000$ operation.
I'm so sorry about your cat 🫂 What makes me mad is that neither this video, nor the vet tell you that it happens because the cat dehydrates when he's only fed dry food, and his pee crystallizes, which makes peeing extremely painful (female cats rarely have this problem). One vet even mocked me when I told a woman in the waiting room who had brought her cat for a THIRD urine tract operation that it happens because of the dry food. I guess the vet was more interested in milking her for money for each operation, than making her cat healthy. Another vet told me that cats needs to eat dry food because they need carbohydrates, which is absolutely not true. Cats are true carnivores and should NOT be eating any carbs, since it can cause obesity and diabetes in cats. I don't know if that vet was just ignorant of basic facts, or was deliberately trying to get my cat sick, but it makes me so mad that the people who should give you best advice in how to care for your family members are more interested in making a profit, or don't even bother to educate themselves about it.
Aw🥺😂 My cat Chika likes to cuddle....but she’s also really skittish and doesn’t always come very close. So if I didn’t smother her a little bit she’d never let me love on her. I’ll basically try to hug her, she’ll run from me, then immediately come back for more love. Even if she doesn’t think she’s happy about it😂
Declawing is different from trimming. I just searched for it because I thought it was the same thing. Trimming is necessary every few weeks but declawing is a surgical amputation which can cause problems afterwards. Thank you for the helping video, guys let's keep ourselves educated and help others to do the same!
@@gingerhunter3150 People do it all the time...it’s very common for house cats to be declawed since people with expensive furniture don’t want their leather couches to be shedded
We made ham for last Easter. Decided since it wasn't glazed I could see if my cats liked it. Huge mistake. Every time I opened the Tupperware to make a ham sandwich they heard the noise and came running. It's definitely dangerous... For me
@@My_Naginta My cat will come running if we do anything in the kitchen. She loves ham, chicken, tuna, bacon and cheese. She even seems to be able to tell what sort of container I open just by the noise it makes
@Sydney Kenney true! that’s why only a little bit of cheese at a time. And some cheeses can be very bad for them. So if your cat seems interested, look up if that cheese is okay or not. Make sure not to give them to much.
Just pointing this out: NEVER de-claw your cats. This is extremely mean and although it’s annoying your cat to scratch a couch, just get a scratch post.
There's a difference between declawing ( cruelty imo ) and clipping nails that are too long. Clipping can be beneficial to older or indoor cats. Ingrown nails are very painfull. With declawing you actually remove the whole nail ( including the first bone ). The video does not make a difference between these, but the first scene is just clipping.
Shitty advice. Declawing is barbaric, but cats will scratch furniture and couches regardless of if you have a post, posts or not, it is their nature. If you aren't prepared to deal with that do not get a cat.
My cat actually doesn't like to eat the same food. I have to buy different ones every once in a while, bc if I don't he doesn't eat. And the funny thing is that, if I give him a food that he hasn't eat in a while, he likes it again.
I buy 2 flavours of dry, 2 flavours of wet, and some sachets of bone broth. This allows me to mix and match flavours for a wide variety. I also provide dehydrated minnow treats 😋
Same was true for my cat. I had kept a variety of foods, dry and canned, and would just feed them in rotation. I would give canned food in small portions, but the dry food was always available. He would get stressed if his bowl got empty from time to time. And my cat never ate too much and was thin.
This video is bullshit. Studies show that feral cats make sure to not eat the same food in consecutive meals and it's believed to be an evolutionary trait so they get all the nutrients they need.
I fed my cats on whatever was on special offer! They were used to this and both lived until they were 18. One died of old age but the other one who everyone thought was a very young cat was run over just outside my home. I have a kitten now and plan for him to be a house cat and, if he allows it, take him out on a harness so he gets to be outside. I don't expect him to walk with me like a dog though some cats do. I'll just follow him.
I had one cat that did loved human contacts. He was a big sweetheart. He was more than my cat and I had a very special bond with him. He was a very good friend. He even became friends with our 1st cat. He did loved his fur to be brushed. He was a very gentle big cat,too.
Protect your car's super sensitive whiskers. Feed on a wide plate, placing wet food in the middle so whiskers don't touch sides. With dry food, make sure food is stacked high in bowl. If your cat meows for food even if his bowl has food, he's asking for you to pile the food high
I got a broader water bowl for my cat, kind of elongated... Because I heard about the whiskers, and didn't think he drank enough... Whenever I see him use it, its on the wrong way... Most of the "cats are like this and that" there is a million comments about how their cat are not like that at all... They are SO individual, if you have a specific problem with something, well you can try out tips and tricks like this, but most of the time, just ignore it, the cat might as well be the opposite. Get to know your cat instead of dong everything the internet says
Our cat prefers their box in our bathroom and when guests come by we have ask them “if it’s not too weird for you our cats would like to potty with you.” When you do your business they do theirs as well. I have unique and weird cats
My cat follows me in the bathroom and when I close it keeps scratching till I open it or succeeds in opening it himself, when I forget to close the door he straight up jumps on my lap 😂😂 even when I’m doing my business
Mine too! they think this is the prime time for potty time. And pets... because typically you are stranded and can't leave lol. One of my cats will guard the door too.
I was a long term cat owner, my love for them was great. But, out of ignorance, I made some serious mistakes. Like how and what to feed them for good health. And, the importance of their dental health. A person needs to always consider the financial responsibility of being a pet owner before getting a pet. And, be certain you can take good physical care of the pet's daily maintenance. Thanks for the excellent advice you gave.
Happy to see videos like this. Caring for our feline friends is very important. I have been a cat mom for almost 20 years and I'm still a crazy cat lady. Please don't declaw your kitties. That should be at the top of the list.
@@waterbudgie in this case what is most likely happening is the parents are allowing the child to bother the cat when it does not want to be bothered. The solution is not to mutilate the cat. It's to either learn how to look after children and animals properly, or find someone who will respect and care for the cat.
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People who have cats de-clawed should be prosecuted, along with any kind of hack vet who's willing to do it. If you can't deal with the fact that cats have claws, don't get one!
I'm so happy that in Europe is banning this practice. This very cruel...because how saying in this video the first thing is respect you cat in they nature ...is a cat not a child.
@@charlamiller3900 actually, a much safer and easier version of declawing has been around for a while. Instead of removing the knuckle, the remove the entire nail only and then either stitch the wound shut or burn it shut. The cat is either numbed or is put under for this operation. Again, I wouldn't declaw my cat unless absolutely necessary, but yeah there is a safer alternative.
This is some very good advice. Especially the part about the oils. So many people don't know that. And the part about the milk. Good stuff. Better than the usual "5 things you didn't know" videos.
I know of an example where this happened too, and as a human I dislike going into a home with an oil diffuser running. Those things get odor everywhere and make the air feel thick.
Yeah it’s actualy a common misconception that cats don’t like attention. Now granted some don’t but most are very Affectionate. But they should still have a safe space to be alone when they want to be.
"Suddent changes in diet" - My cat ate my fucking lasagne the other day. Id be so happy if that IRL Garfield would have something she doesnt want to eat or at least take a bite out of.
My cat loves chicken, ham, cheese, tuna and bacon and once even ate out of a bowl of mum's salmon risotto that was left unattended for 2 minutes. She wants a different food every week or so. We have about 6 different cat foods in the cupboard and switch them around.
One of my cats has turned down bacon, tuna, salmon and chicken, however, he has eaten Skittles, goldfish (crackers) and horse cookies before. Meanwhile his brother gets a small whiff of fish and he will be ALL OVER you. Don't walk around wile eating tuna, salmon? You better hope he's in the basement or outside. He will trip you up just out of begging. (Another thing he does is he loves chewing on crinkly plastic, the kind that crunches just enough for you to wake up in the middle of the night and ask 'wtf is that soun- KITTY NO!') Then you have the cat that came from a barn. He's pretty much a dog. He'll eat anything if it's meat related, and has been sighted eating a moth and some spiders.
As a veterinarian I approve and thank you for this video, especially that you mentioned declawing, this is an outdated and barbaric practice, it is banned in EU.
@@ritzkit1244 Cats nails are connected to the bone. So declawing is cutting off the first fingertip. And to get rid of all nails that's 10 cuts. For humans that's like cutting off all your fingertips and toe tips. (the first phalanx). It's a horrible practice, and should be banned absolutely.
OMFG THANK YOU!!!! My cat lucipher is not eating his food, but i changed his food since the shop run out of suppplies.... This gives me relief because i know it's not me, but it's the food that makes lucy unhappy..
“Cats are independent and don’t wanna be smothered in attention” I have a cat that loves to sleep on my pillow at night and loves to constantly rub his head on my chin and neck and always is on my lap wanting me to pet him he is the biggest baby and always wants to be in the same room as me
"Cats are independent" Not if you give them too much affection as kittens and they take after their affection starved mother. Then every time you go outside it's "humans are back! Everyone gather!!" You can't sit down on the porch or near any outbuilding without a few cats taking that as an invitation. Working in the garden, you have to wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty since they'll take the opportunity to rest on your back while you work. Painting? Need an extra person to shoo away the cats. Going for a walk? Be prepared to carry someone at least part of the way. Recently, whenever i am about to leave, i get in my car and start it and the cats will have followed me. So i open the car door and call for simba, which brings everyone to the door and i can do a headcount. Then they'll just sit under the truck to watch me leave.
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I had no clue!Im so glad i clicked on this video!My cat always gets sick?I always wondered why?Watching this video helped my cat!I had some of those Toxic plants!So i moved them into a room that my cat is not allowed into.My cat Bug just gave birth a few minutes ago so i provided her with a heating pad:)Her and her kittens were very happy!Thank you so much!
5:52 Meanwhile, my cat: screams and cries whenever I seperate us by closing a door, constantly screams for attention and rubs on my legs (grabbing and biting them if I ignore), always falls asleep on/next to me whenever possible, only wanted to be alone these two times in his life so far.
It's all good advice. As for not "smothering with affection," it very much depends on the cat. The 4 long-lived cats I've owned at least enjoy lap-sitting and being petted. One little guy was a love sponge and was always in my lap: He was insatiable! _LOL_
You're right, it does very much depend on the individual cat. My current cat loves to be fussed, but doesn't like to be picked up. However, my old cat who passed away, he preferred to be in almost constant contact with me, in winter he loved to be inside my jumper, loved to be carried around, slept inside my bed under the covers at night, and he would never say no to a cuddle.
As a dog trainer, the very first thing I educate dog owners about is: respect the fact that their dog is a DOG! Not a child. I recently rescued a kitten and decided to adopt her. She is my first! And I have been doing a lot of research to understand what she needs to have all her natural instincts fulfilled. Climbing, scratching, hunting and so on. It’s such a beautiful thing to witness a creature doing what it was meant to do. Hopefully I can train her to walk on leash so she can see the world and not live her life in an apartment!
I’ve always given my cats free range with their dry food. This way they don’t over or under eat. They know what they need & are not worried about their food disappearing just because their owners think it’s time to stop eating. Not one of my cats has ever been obese. If you give your cat treats throughout the day however, they may decide they’d rather have the treats & ignore their food, which can cause some owners to give their cats even more treats & blame the food & not themselves. Their cats usually end up being very picky & only wanting treats or unhealthy foods that have no nutritional ingredients. Loving your cat means feeding them nutritional food. Yes, you can give them treats now & then, but only as...well, as treats!
I really think it depends on the cat, their age, and a variety of other factors. My main takeaway from this video is that it's treating all cats as if they have the same preferences, desires and habits and they just don't.
Many cat owners don’t end up playing with their cats enough or giving them the right exercise to help them burn sufficient calories. I think that adds to the problem where free feeding can start to add extra weight over time. I free fed my first two cats, they lived long lives and they were never obese, but they weren’t quite at optimal weight either….
Free range how? Always full access to a full bag or just not choosing their meal time? Because if it is dry food sure fill the bowl and let them eat when they want to. With wet ofc can’t leave it for to long. But just a full bowl.
Thank you for talking about essential oils! I don’t use them, but they seem to be in so many products. We just got two kittens in April, and it’s been many years since I was a cat owner.
A declawed stray adopted me once and it was funny he used his back legs the most to fight and could still climb trees! I would never declaw though, that's mean. When he would play fight he would use his paw on me and it felt like a stuff animal hitting me lol
As it comes to food, I bought so many different brands every time I went shopping ... my cat never ate the same flavor more than once a month ... seemed to enjoy the wide variety PS, if you do this, watch your cat as they approach the food bowl ... if they do this quivering paw shake before walking away, change the food immediately and give them a new meal
I have 2 that like to be with me, I have got to remember to look down when I am in the kitchen usually one of them is in back of me. I feel so bad when I step on them. You'd think they would learn to stay out of my way.
These days my male cat lays right in the middle of the floor when I am doing something in any room. I try to look down as often as possible, before taking a step, so I don't trample on him. It's a constant effort...
@@lpalucci mine are the same I have 3 and I am more a dog person than a cat person, my first one my ex got from my daughter when he was 8 wks old, the ex got kicked out and couldnt take the cat.. the second one I rescued from under a tarp on my porch it was raining buckets and i heard her crying I went to look and 2 big dogs were trying to tear the tarp apart. as soon as i chased them off she jumped out from the tarp scared me half to death and climbed me till she was perched on top of my head. She is my baby. the 3rd one was my roommates cat they moved in she moved out in the middle of the night and left the cat..that was a yr ago I swear the cat is still heartbroken. My dog passed a yr ago and while I would love to get another one since I have always had a dog since I can remember, I dont think the cats would welcome another dog, they tolorate each other but barely.
“Cats need personal space” My cat who tails me all day and even lies on the screen area of the treadmill when I run on it, comforted by the fact that I will catch her when she inevitably falls asleep and slides off from there : We don’t do that here.
I can add one! If you have chickens too don't give your cat a toy with feathers or your chickens become instant targets, even if they have been buddies for a long time lol. My Jynx loves his litterbox more than anything in the world and he always lets me know when he's ready for it to be cleaned because he sits in it and whines at me until I do it, then follows me around and watches.. it's just "our thing" so a second litter box would probably help me in convenience but it's best to clean it often anyway and he loves the process.
Been washing food&drink bowls only with water, but for occasional deep clean I'd use small stripe of banana leaf to do the scrubbing and it leaves nice natural scent. Old banana leaf is best for scrubbing harder stuffs and green banana leaf is best for refreshment. Not necessarily must be only banana leaf, any leaf as long as doesn't release odd substances and doesn't easily break (particularly for old leaves). For litter box cleaning I do use dried old leaves that easily breaks though, so it's easier for them to go along into the drain together with whatever i was scrubbing off from litter box. Ends up only need minimal soap use for final litter box rinsing, otherwise just wiped them with disinfectant spray if no soap were used. BTW I use 1 litter box for three indoor kittens a d clean daily, but for the outdoor cats that's caged at night, each of them has their own cage and own litter box, except for cats that are twins, mother with kittens, pair of good buddies or when cats quantity outnumber cages and spaces, sharing would be involved and that means sharing litter box too, but clean daily.
Definitely take the advice about switching your cats food. One of our cats has a sensitive stomach and we were buying very expensive food from the vet. The vet told me what food to switch to and how to do it. I literally put a teeny bit of the new food in with the old and she had diarrhea immediately. I started putting in just a few pieces of new food with old. It took like a week and then she was fine and has been eating it for a few years now. It's good for her and we're saving a little money. 😄
I've read its good to switch cats food every once in awhile for various reasons including making sure they r getting the correct nutrition and the fact nobody likes eating the same thing every day for their entire life. Gotta switch it up.
@@trishwolfe4848 If I switch my cats dry food she will get diarrhea. My cats also get wet food so that's enough variety ffor them. I will not change dry food because it makes one of my cats sick, why would I do that to her?
@@lori6037 if it works for you then great. My advice is more of a generalization that cats do like their food changed but if it makes them sick don't do it of course.
I've free fed both the cats I've had in my life and neither one ever had issues with their diet. It's just about playing and activity, in my experience
Same, my two boys actively refuse timed meals when I got them so I give them wet food once a day and leave some dry food around for the rest of the day, so there is always some food around. Most of the time they didn't finish it when I check in on the next morning and they never overfed themselves, because they know there is always food available. Both are active, play and fight and are not overweight. But I know some cats need the timed meals because they can't stop eating if food is around.
Also, depends what has been done to them. A healthy cat that has not been neutered can eat exactly how much they need, I think it's called rationing feeding or something, I forget. But, a "fixed" cat will usually eat till they look like a balloon or puke from my experience, that's why I hate the word "fixed", you're actually totally messing with their body, unfortunately due to their breeding behaviour, it is often not a choice(mostly if they are an outdoor cat), and I do believe female cats can have health issues if they do not copulate all their life and do not get spayed, but that's what I heard, so I can't say for sure, but it does make sense unfortunately.
@@bo-dine7971 I'm not sure that's related to neutering at all. Maybe it's more to do with whether or not they had competition for food? My cat is neutered, but he only eats small amount at a time. He always leaves leftovers in his bowl, even when they're small. He was raised alone since he was a kitten, so he never felt the need to eat all his food at once.
The litter box thing - We have one extra large box that is in a kitty cupboard so its private and the top of the cupboard provides a space for her food to be thats both elevated and not at risk of being accidentally kicked. She ONLY wants to be in the bedroom [shes an old lady] so having multiple spaces and boxes isnt really an option. She also loves new food, she likes trying something new as its like a treat to her - we also only put food down when she asks but otherwise has access to biscuits, water and whatever meat she has left. If its gets a bit dried out we will wipe out the dish but she doesnt gorge. My previous cat however we had to portion her food out cause she would eat till she was sick... so its about the individual cat...
Re:Cat Training against hopping on the counter: Nooo. This way you'll train your cat to hop on the counter, wait for your cue word (off!) and then hop off the counter and expect a treat. Gotta come up with something unpleasant (! not painful, mind you!) if you don't want them hopping onto the counter in the first place.
My current oldest kitty is 16. Our cats usually live 20 to 22 years, glad someone else experiences this joy as well! Dissy has a problem with magnesium....forms blocks in his urinary tract, so prescription foods! Otherwise he's good!
I have always free fed my cats. I didn't hear anything against the practice until a few years ago. Gotta say obesity has never been a problem for any of the four cat's I've had. The food bowl rarely ever gets close to empty, and it's nice to be able to take off for a few days and know the cat will be fine.
A mistake I finally realized that I was doing without knowing was not giving my cat a multivitamin. Multivitamins are crucial for them to get all the nutrients they need that their food doesn't have. My favorite all natural multivitamin for cats would be by the brand balanced breed. My girl loves the flavor and they do wonders for your cats overall health. 12/10 recommend giving it a try
My cat gets bored of a brand of cat food, despite me trying to vary the different foods that brand does, and then have to shop around for a new brand she will eat. lol
Right now I'm not a cat owner yet, BUT in a few months or less I will, and now I'm learning about their behavior, what they like and what they dislike, so when I get the cat I can know what to do!
I compliment this video on much of its information, but mostly on the clear voice of the narrator and without background noise or music! I wish it would have mentioned the importance of keeping pet cats indoors to protect them from the myriad of outdoor dangers ---- and to be careful about allowing veterinarian advise without checking details, perhaps with another veterinarian. Some vaccines are not beneficial....and not necessary for indoor cats. Also, cats can become ill simply from being depressed if not given adequate attention, affection and interactive playtime. Cats' dishes should be ceramic or stainless steel.
This was one of the best compilations of suggestions I have seen. We have 3 cats and we didn't know many of these when they showed up on our back porch as feral orphans. We have experienced so many of these and this is an excellent video for new cat parents. Thank you for this!! 👍😻😻😻
Our cat lives in our bathroom. Her food, water and single litter box are in there along with a scratching post and some toys. Whenever I go to the bathroom she does everything she can to get my attention. If I ignore her she either jumps in my lap or the back of the toilet and gets in my face with hugs and kisses. I never give her milk and I only rinse out her water bowl as needed. She is a sweetheart and extremely loving. Many years ago my ex husband and I had 4 cats. One litter box with no issues. Just kept it clean. All 4 from separate litters and homes and ages. But were very close. Right now I have my cat in my room with me. As I am reading and writing this she is laying on my abdomen facing me. Bumping my phone hand with her head to get me to pet her. Purring up a storm. Personal space my butt.
Regarding "declawing": Do you mean the permanent removal of their claws, or the clipping, with vet approved clippers, of the tip of their claws, keeping well clear of the blood vessel close to the end of each claw, in keeping with proper hygiene? Would you please publish a video tutoring the proper way to trim cats' nails with vet approved trimming/filing tools? Thanks.
finally! this is exactly what i am thinking about. i would never hurt my cat, but she is in the house all the time, she can not use her nails like a cat who can go out regularly.
Very good, basic summary, although everyone who already owns a cat should know at least 90% of these. People really should do their research before taking care of another species. So thanks for providing easy to digest information!
The trouble is that so many people don't do any research before getting a cat. Then they blame the poor cat if things go wrong. I've had cats ever since I was a girl but now I still check on normal things when getting a cat or kitten. What food they have been eating, what litter they are using, toys, scratching post, have they been handled regularly, vaccinations, worming, flea treatment. The person I have just bought a kitten from must have thought she was going through an inquisition but it is all necessary and she was happy to answer.
My cat is my shadow follows me everywhere and sleeps on the bed whilst I work. He eats whatever food I give him he isn’t fussy at all, we tried a few out to find the best meat content and he always eats like he’s never been fed but isn’t fat at all. He also doesn’t mind his water next to his food, but we will be getting a fountain soon
Well in my case my cat always love the new food and can easily get bored of the habit's food. Like if i give him too often, he can stop eating it. The suddenly change gives him a lot of energy and even i can notice the big excitement from him (he is a really curious cat who prefers new things than keep following the previous ones) - he never got sick after that and is always healthy lmao
"Cat's prefer a food that they've already tried and deemed to be safe." My 3mo cats : eat anything they find on the dinner table (when we forget to clean it up and they sneak in) then proceed to vomit all over the house
I’ve learned new things !! I get my two kitties in less than a week!! I can’t wait but I’m so nervous to have them! Even though I’ve been brought up with cats and dogs
I would suggest getting on your hands and knees and looking around the place you live for easy access to trouble for kitties. Anywhere you don't want them to go figure out how to block it off and make sure they can't climb in the walls anywhere. If you have to leave them home alone I'd almost set up a room, like a bathroom, for them to stay safe in while you're away just till they get a little older and more used to the home. They are curious little boogers and you gotta be one step ahead of them. Also check the screens on your windows make sure they don't push out easy if the cats ever in the window you'd hate to have it fall out.
Buy double-sided tape for your counters and tables. Basically, use the tape to teach the cat that going up there is undesirable. Yelling at them or telling them no only teaches them not to go up there when you're around, instead of never. Could also use a motion activated water sprayer or air puffer, but those are more costly.
Our ole cat refused a scratching post. He insisted on doors & curtains. One day I spotted a log of firewood about 18” long. I took it inside , showed the at, picked him up gently while talking softly. He was interested in that log. I got on the floor, held him gently, took his front paws & gently made a scratching motion with his paws. I praised him. And that was that IT WORKED. He Loved 😻 his log. He used trees i the yard too. But left the houseFree of scratching.
My one issue with this is that when they talked about declawing, they showed something like clipping cats' claws (with scissors?). That might lead some people to think that clipping their claws is harmful too but sometimes it's necessary. I have to clip my 17 year old cat's nails regularly or the claws that are shedding can get stuck and grow into her paw pads. The golden rule: when in doubt, ask your vet.
"Forcing them to interact with you, cats are very independant creatures. They dont like to be smothered with affection and they like some personal space every now and then.." - Listening to this on the sofa next to a cat that hasn't even let me go to the toilet alone for 13 years.
Me too! My cat is like
My shadow lol
Same here!!
The last part is highly relatable.
I wish!
Mines my shadow
Video:cats fear change in their diet.
My cat: I want a bite of everything you eat and I mean everything
LOL
hahaha Yes. My cat is also far more interested in what I'm eating no matter what it is.
@Rubro Negro de Mello hahaha Mine loves potato chips. He vocalizes while he's eating and sounds like he's talking to the food while eating it, it's hilarious. His needs are simple. Food, hugs, more food and sleep.
LOLLLL HAHAHAHA
My cat loves black olives! He will try to steal it off your pizza. He also moans if you dont share your peanut butter & syrup toast (yip he eats the toast) o_o
Declawing should be banned worldwide
*_my cat agree._*
@@Luggruff *_r/woooosh._*
For real SOFT PAWS are so much cuter and comfortable for our babies
@Makayla Burkard but why man?
@Makayla Burkard ugh i can jnderstand. Now i want to get my male cat neutered and my mom isnt allowing it. Idk what will i do now. I cant give him away!!!!
*20 common mistakes cat owners make*
Me, who has never owned a cat:
*ah yes, the perfect 4:48am video.*
U never posted the mistakes tho
@Repent!. uhm, I read this comment and well we both own no cat. But man, I checked my clock and it's 4:48 am in Italy. I'm telling you this comment literally blew my mind just now, it feels so scripted lol
@@HexFyberYT wait omg that’s cool- 😃💀
1:45am. No cat
I didn't, but I want
Never, ever try to make your cat vegaterian/vegan, their insides are 100% carnivore!
Yep! Gotta agree. Cats are not vegan.
Make sure to tell that to That Vegan Teacher
@@morganfreeman2068 are you for, or against animal abuse?
@@aciditywormhole9898
Really? Who conducted that study, which scientific publication was it published by. How was the study conducted? Dunno, huh? Keep your vegan ideals to yourself. What humans eat is one thing, omnivorous; cats are carnivorous creatures don't force them into your screwed up lifestyle
@@mypointofview1111 maybe, I don’t know, read the study?
“Don’t force them into your screwed up lifestyle.” What’s screwed up about not paying others to exploit and stab animals in the throat unnecessarily?
Are you for, or against animal abuse?
In New Zealand declawing a cat is unheard of. We just don't do it. You will never find a vet who will ever do it.
That’s awsome! I’m so glad nobody their will declaw their cat. It can cause arthritis later in life.
@@bunnyaika2278 yes it's a terrible practice
Yup ,, can you imagine the pain they suffer from after !
In the UK it's illegal. And also snipping ears and docking tails - illegal. I don't know why America etc can't follow suit xxxx
@@cheekofeather6310 Rigjht! Yes it is also illegal to crop dog ears in New Zealand also. The floppy part protects the ear canal. I don't get it either why the US is so slow to catch up. There is a movement that are turning it around tho. They have successfully passed the bill to make declawing illegal in a few states. They are continuing their efforts.
1) Non scented cleaning substances when washing their bowl
2) Slowly change your cats diet. Do it over a long period of time such as 1 week.
3) Refer to the serving of the cat food you are using
4) Minimum of two liter boxes per cat, a fragrance free liter box placed in a quiet room.
5) Removing toxic house plants
6) Keep your cat away from harmful oils and diffusers
7) Train your cats properly
8) Cat Proof your home, invest in a scratching post or a cat tree.
9) Proper bed or a heating bed for your cat.
10) Respect your cat.
11) Give your cats their own safe space
12) Properly seal and store cat food such as an airtight bag
13) Excercise your cat using toys, cat trees
14) Dont feed them milk, especially cows milk
15) Add water to your cat food, use wetfoods, or use running water
16) Vomiting regularly is a bad sign. Take them to the vet is necessary
17) Ensure dental hygene by regular checks to the vet
18) Monthly check ups is the best way to prevent health problems
19) Groom your cat or add fiber to your cat
20) Dont declaw your cats
Thank you!
Tks
@[Just_Jamie] it’s milk from a different animal and has no nutritional value for them
21 don't fart on them too often
doing god's work iktr
"eating a new food is scary for cats"
My cat eats cucumbers and mushrooms and watermelon and would like to speak to your manager
We got some puréed turkey and beef baby food. Baby didn’t like it, I didn’t like it, her dad didn’t like... guess who was already begging as soon as he had heard us open the jar- he licked the jar clean. He’s eat chips that have fallen, licked up popcorn. Everything we ate he tried to eat. He’s even begged for my clementines and tried getting the peels. He died 3 days ago. He was so up our butts- he’d even hop in the shower with us. I haven’t even got the strength to go vacuum up the litter he scattered, because I know it will be the last time- he even still has one clump in his litter box- we just haven’t had the heart to do so yet
please do not give your cat mushroom. it is really hard to digest, even for a human.
@@dittuu should clarify, he has eaten it in the past i dont actively give it to him :P
@@clayvision really? maybe cats react to it differently then, or this depends on the mushroom as well. just be careful with food like this. thankfully they throw it out instead of suffering. even my dog can't eat mushroom (it was an accident, he found it lol).
this comment
I grew up with dogs. Never had s cat--until I left military service. A black cat entered my apt and never left. The Vet said she was about 5, spayed, and healthy. I kept her until she was almost 20 then had to put her down. I learned a lot about cats during those 15 years. People who say they do not like cats usually are because they expect a cat to act like a dog. That's like expecting a giraffe to act like an elephant. They are two completely different species. I've never had a cat scratch anyone. I presently own two spayed females. One is a rescued feral cat. They are both 100% indoor cats. They do not care to go outside, and that is just fine with me. I give them lots of love, attention, toys to play with, two litter boxes, dry food, wet food, treats, and a water feeder thingy. My cats are well-behaved and very loving in return. They often make me laugh out loud! I love dogs, cats, and horses, but I am a 70% disabled Veteran in an apt complex, so I am not able to have a dog--I can't walk a dog. However, every single dog in this complex knows me, and when I travel in my electric wheelchair, if one of the dogs sees me while it is being walked, it runs up to me to lick my face and is so happy to see me. I shoulda been a Veterinarian. I love animals!
I really enjoyed reading this. The fact that animals are drawn to you makes me think you must be a very nice person. Babies and animals respond to energy,yours must be very positive
From veteran to veterinarian :)
❤
Cats seem to know who to approach and who not to. Good judge of character.
I also really enjoyed reading your post, Thomas. It put a smile on my face. Animals are amazing. I love all of God's creatures, whether they be human or animal. Also, my respects to you for serving. I did Army Reserve service in Australia for 5 years and spent 10 years as a Prison Officer and i can tell you that animals have a way of bringing out the best in people. It's great when a cat sneaks into the prison grounds; the prisoners love have something to show affection to.
10 common mistakes of cat owners
Me who has never owned a cat: *well well well*
Lol but the are the fluffyest things ever it is so cute
@@konojo5240 sphynx cat is not fluffy but is one of my top 3 favorite cat (i never owned or touched a cat in my life just research)
@WTF ever But cats can own one or several humans.
better knowing this stuff and not possessing a cat rather than possessing a cat and making these mistakes :)
me whu lives in a vilage and have interaction with cats when i was 4 years old till now
I've never had an issue with only having one litterbox for 2-3 cats.
Neither
Are you sure? Or are you just not noticing the issues?
Yeah my cats fine with one but I clean it every day
Neither have i
@@voxorox yea as long as you clean at least once a day it doesn’t become an issue
Hmm yeah…..
Cat: *jumps on counter*
Human: “Off!” *gives treat for jumping off
Cat: (ooooh.. I get a treat when I jump down from the counter!?)Oo. *jumps on counter to get a treat for jumping off*
…just sayin
this was my issue when training my new cat smh
I know Right? No reward your cat for unwanted behavior. A strong No! Did the trick with my cat & push her out of the kitchen table. Also i close the window that was over the table because the animals sounds attracted her attention. Sometimes lizards were at the mosquito net. I have other windows for her to look outside.
Yeah I don’t believe the training comment. I mean technically cats can be trained but it’s so damn hard. Most cats just kind of do whatever they want.
THIS!! lol my cat is too smart. 😂
It's strange how I didn't hear about decawing cats at all until I started to watch english videos about cats' health. It seems like in Russia nobody knows about those barbaric methods. And oh boy I'm glad we don't.
Here in Brazil nobody knows about it too, i've hear it for the first time in this video
Right? Never knew this exists, but even a thought makes me sick :(
Dclawing is not done in UK only USA
It is still done in Canada and I'm so mad about it. Even if citizens and sanctuaries put pressure on the government, they still don't do anything about it :(
same here from slovakia, even tho the law doesn't specifically bans declawing (or I didn't see it) I believe it was banned by EU because thankfully I couldn't find any vet that would offer this procedure. what I did find was a lot of articles that said it is popular in USA
"Cats need personal space"
Mother cat: wants to be with me in my bedroom, on my bed or on my lap, while I'm in the bedroom.
Sister #1: wants aggressive belly rubs and kisses every time
Sister #2: demands head pats and chin scratches out of nowhere.
I'M THE ONE WHO NEEDS PERSONAL SPACE THERE'S A FAT FELINE ON MY BED SEND HELP
It is kitty's bed now, you must obey cat overlords kitty owns bed now you sleep on the couch.
Cats can be different
Yep my cats even my fiancé’s cat always thinks they have to be on my lap or near me they have a cat tower and plenty of space of there own but they always choose to be cuddled up to me
Yeah, it is total cat mythology that cats aren't very affectionate. The kitty I have now DEMANDS lap sitting time several times a day.
@@mythicalcane7935 it's simpler than that, Peoepel are assuming cats want to be left alone all the time, it's only sometimes, humans are the same tbh. This is one of the biggest differences between cats and dogs and something dog owners just don't l understand.
As a veterinary professional I always cringe when I see these titles and have to watch out of curiosity to see how horrible the advice is, but for the most part, this is spot on. Good job.
Thanks for the confirmation, Whoopie
I know! I was expecting it to be horrible advise but it's actually quite good
If this is, in fact, goldberg, it's not surprising that you would support misinforming the public.
As can be seen through the comments, cats are individual creatures with their own individual idiosyncrasies.
I have one cat that NEEDS to be held tight at least twice a day. One that considers affection a game and one that will roll around on the floor to make certain no part goes unpetted.
No cat that I've ever had has ever conformed to any of the 'tips' offered in this video.
@@heytasker they're just that. Tips. Take them or leave them. It's a free UA-cam video presumably for beginners getting their first cat, they're helpful for someone learning and they can figure out the nuances of their specific cats as they go.
The "misinformation" in this video you pointed out is harmless and the same type of advice you'd hear from your average vet or cat owner.
They even made sure to say "for the most part", not "this video is cold hard facts".
For the most part… lol some of it is cringe.
Yes! I knew it, I've just washed my cats water bowl with water because I liked it pristine! It was easy enough running it under tap water and just wiping it dry with paper towel then refilling it with crisp, cold water. She always went to drink afterwards I've done that and knew it somewhat felt right.
2:39 that broke my heart because we didn't know that and my cat started to pee on the floor right in front of us probably to show us that he was sick but we didn't understand and he died from rocks in his pee that blocked his pee hole. Im so mad that i didn't realize, i love him more than anything else in my life and when he died i lost myself for a while. He was my soulmate and maybe if i saw this video 2 years ago i could of helped him.
giving u a big social distancing hug
@@LauraIngaS thank you 🙏🏼 his name was Karamel ❤️
I am surprised he wasnt screaming in pain. I had two cars that had that problem and the screaming was the reasonI took them to the vet, who wanred to amputate the penus. I refused and changed their diet to meat, from dry foods. Problem solved.
@@lizeggar2421 my cat was fine one morning that same day he started to scream in litter box and that's the day he died we couldn't do anything to save him because we're poor and the only way to save him was a 5 000$ operation.
I'm so sorry about your cat 🫂
What makes me mad is that neither this video, nor the vet tell you that it happens because the cat dehydrates when he's only fed dry food, and his pee crystallizes, which makes peeing extremely painful (female cats rarely have this problem). One vet even mocked me when I told a woman in the waiting room who had brought her cat for a THIRD urine tract operation that it happens because of the dry food. I guess the vet was more interested in milking her for money for each operation, than making her cat healthy. Another vet told me that cats needs to eat dry food because they need carbohydrates, which is absolutely not true. Cats are true carnivores and should NOT be eating any carbs, since it can cause obesity and diabetes in cats. I don't know if that vet was just ignorant of basic facts, or was deliberately trying to get my cat sick, but it makes me so mad that the people who should give you best advice in how to care for your family members are more interested in making a profit, or don't even bother to educate themselves about it.
"Cats don't like to be smothered"
As my cat literally lays on my neck, shoves his peets in my eyes and nuzzles me all over my face.. every second.
Oh lol! Sweet!
😌
Hi katsuki bakugo
Aw🥺😂
My cat Chika likes to cuddle....but she’s also really skittish and doesn’t always come very close. So if I didn’t smother her a little bit she’d never let me love on her. I’ll basically try to hug her, she’ll run from me, then immediately come back for more love. Even if she doesn’t think she’s happy about it😂
That's so cute. Would love a cat like that. :)
Declawing is different from trimming. I just searched for it because I thought it was the same thing. Trimming is necessary every few weeks but declawing is a surgical amputation which can cause problems afterwards. Thank you for the helping video, guys let's keep ourselves educated and help others to do the same!
Hopefully there are no veterinarians around to ever perform that procedure.. No cat should have to endure declawing
@@gingerhunter3150 People do it all the time...it’s very common for house cats to be declawed since people with expensive furniture don’t want their leather couches to be shedded
@@16kings should be illegal
Declawing a cat is inhumane and it should be illegal
It seems that the author of the video cannot tell the difference. 😞Regular trimming is a must.
Thanks!
My neighbor said... "Don't feed your cat turkey. It has tryptophan in it, & it's not good for him.
I said..... "He goes out at night & eats rats.
We made ham for last Easter. Decided since it wasn't glazed I could see if my cats liked it. Huge mistake. Every time I opened the Tupperware to make a ham sandwich they heard the noise and came running. It's definitely dangerous... For me
@@My_Naginta My cat will come running if we do anything in the kitchen. She loves ham, chicken, tuna, bacon and cheese. She even seems to be able to tell what sort of container I open just by the noise it makes
@Sydney Kenney cheese is actually fine just not a lot and depends on what cheese it is.
@Sydney Kenney true! that’s why only a little bit of cheese at a time. And some cheeses can be very bad for them. So if your cat seems interested, look up if that cheese is okay or not. Make sure not to give them to much.
Please tell me you're joking about your cat being out at night & the bit about rats.
Just pointing this out: NEVER de-claw your cats. This is extremely mean and although it’s annoying your cat to scratch a couch, just get a scratch post.
Plus they cut their own nails, when they bite em so yeah I agree
There's a difference between declawing ( cruelty imo ) and clipping nails that are too long. Clipping can be beneficial to older or indoor cats. Ingrown nails are very painfull. With declawing you actually remove the whole nail ( including the first bone ). The video does not make a difference between these, but the first scene is just clipping.
yeah i agree, my cat was already front de-clawed when i adopted her. i would have never done it
Then place the scratching post and the cat outdoors, where they belong.
Shitty advice. Declawing is barbaric, but cats will scratch furniture and couches regardless of if you have a post, posts or not, it is their nature. If you aren't prepared to deal with that do not get a cat.
My cat actually doesn't like to eat the same food. I have to buy different ones every once in a while, bc if I don't he doesn't eat. And the funny thing is that, if I give him a food that he hasn't eat in a while, he likes it again.
I buy 2 flavours of dry, 2 flavours of wet, and some sachets of bone broth. This allows me to mix and match flavours for a wide variety. I also provide dehydrated minnow treats 😋
Same was true for my cat. I had kept a variety of foods, dry and canned, and would just feed them in rotation. I would give canned food in small portions, but the dry food was always available. He would get stressed if his bowl got empty from time to time. And my cat never ate too much and was thin.
This video is bullshit. Studies show that feral cats make sure to not eat the same food in consecutive meals and it's believed to be an evolutionary trait so they get all the nutrients they need.
same
I fed my cats on whatever was on special offer! They were used to this and both lived until they were 18. One died of old age but the other one who everyone thought was a very young cat was run over just outside my home. I have a kitten now and plan for him to be a house cat and, if he allows it, take him out on a harness so he gets to be outside. I don't expect him to walk with me like a dog though some cats do. I'll just follow him.
I had one cat that did loved human contacts. He was a big sweetheart. He was more than my cat and I had a very special bond with him. He was a very good friend. He even became friends with our 1st cat. He did loved his fur to be brushed. He was a very gentle big cat,too.
Hello Beth 👋 how're you doing? Have a blessed 🙏 day. Hope to hear from you soon.
Protect your car's super sensitive whiskers. Feed on a wide plate, placing wet food in the middle so whiskers don't touch sides. With dry food, make sure food is
stacked high in bowl. If your cat meows for food even if his bowl has food, he's asking for you to pile the food high
Or they don't like the food...
I don't care what it's asking for, if there's food in their bowl that's good enough!
@@Officialkingz1 😳 oke 👍
no they dont. my cat meowed with food inside the bowl, i took i, placed it back without adding any food and she was like "oh fuck ye"
I got a broader water bowl for my cat, kind of elongated... Because I heard about the whiskers, and didn't think he drank enough... Whenever I see him use it, its on the wrong way...
Most of the "cats are like this and that" there is a million comments about how their cat are not like that at all...
They are SO individual, if you have a specific problem with something, well you can try out tips and tricks like this, but most of the time, just ignore it, the cat might as well be the opposite. Get to know your cat instead of dong everything the internet says
Our cat prefers their box in our bathroom and when guests come by we have ask them “if it’s not too weird for you our cats would like to potty with you.” When you do your business they do theirs as well.
I have unique and weird cats
My cat follows me in the bathroom and when I close it keeps scratching till I open it or succeeds in opening it himself, when I forget to close the door he straight up jumps on my lap 😂😂 even when I’m doing my business
Mine too! they think this is the prime time for potty time. And pets... because typically you are stranded and can't leave lol. One of my cats will guard the door too.
@@reginyra8401 one of my girls follows me in and sits at my feet. If you don’t let her in with you she cries
Same
I was a long term cat owner, my love for them was great. But, out of ignorance, I made some serious mistakes. Like how and what to feed them for good health. And, the importance of their dental health. A person needs to always consider the financial responsibility of being a pet owner before getting a pet. And, be certain you can take good physical care of the pet's daily maintenance. Thanks for the excellent advice you gave.
One mistake is feeding too much wet food. Feed good, grain free dry food available 24/7, giving wet food once per day as a treat.
@@aligrotts6400 What dry kibble do cats have access to in nature? 😂 They're designed to eat RAW meat!
Feed raw chicken wing tips and raw chicken necks for good teeth
Antifreeze greatly improves their level of happiness, and yours!
@@jlantis55 Is that a vaxx dig or do you just hate cats?
“cats are very clean animals and don’t like strong smells”
my cat likes to play in the dirty clothes and trash
My ex-girlfriend had a cat that tried to sniff my sweaty armpits, or even lick it. Quite disturbing.
They actually do that to replace your smell with their smell
@@Jakeonkuningas Maybe she learned from its owner.
Happy to see videos like this. Caring for our feline friends is very important. I have been a cat mom for almost 20 years and I'm still a crazy cat lady. Please don't declaw your kitties. That should be at the top of the list.
@@waterbudgie in this case what is most likely happening is the parents are allowing the child to bother the cat when it does not want to be bothered. The solution is not to mutilate the cat. It's to either learn how to look after children and animals properly, or find someone who will respect and care for the cat.
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@@waterbudgie Keep your idiot little sh*t machine from pestering the cat then.
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@@waterbudgie that’s how some cats are mine does the same I just ignore it and appreciate their cuteness
People who have cats de-clawed should be prosecuted, along with any kind of hack vet who's willing to do it. If you can't deal with the fact that cats have claws, don't get one!
Death penalty! (By ‘declawing’ and injecting some anti-coagulant in their veins so they bleed to death.
It is illegal in some states and should be illegal in all states.
Declawing should be banned in all states..
It’s criminal..😭
@@stevesteve2899 just make them donate all their blood
A lot of people who own dogs should not either. Too many selfish people dont take care of pets properly
So when they talk about de-clawing, why are they showing a picture of someone trimming the claws? NOT the same thing!!!
Ikr, declawing is cutting part of their paws, cutting claws is like cutting nails
You want them to show you a picture of a cat being de-clawed? Yeah, the rest of us knew that!
I'm so happy that in Europe is banning this practice. This very cruel...because how saying in this video the first thing is respect you cat in they nature ...is a cat not a child.
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@@charlamiller3900 actually, a much safer and easier version of declawing has been around for a while. Instead of removing the knuckle, the remove the entire nail only and then either stitch the wound shut or burn it shut. The cat is either numbed or is put under for this operation. Again, I wouldn't declaw my cat unless absolutely necessary, but yeah there is a safer alternative.
This is some very good advice. Especially the part about the oils. So many people don't know that. And the part about the milk. Good stuff. Better than the usual "5 things you didn't know" videos.
I know of an example where this happened too, and as a human I dislike going into a home with an oil diffuser running. Those things get odor everywhere and make the air feel thick.
“Cats are clean animals”
my cat that likes to drink from the toilet and dig in our trash: …
Mine dug up his poop and carried it in his mouth to put it in the bathroom sink RIP
My boy cat likes to roll around in his own litter…. I have additional questions 🙋🏽♀️
"They dont like to be smothered with affection".
This confirmed my suspicions that my cat was actually a Russian spy in disguise and not a real cat
Hahahah 😂
I point out a gorillaz pfp every time I see one I can’t help it
I just spent over 2000 on my cats dental needs . And they're young . My siamese was declawed before I got her . It's a terrible idea . Never do it .
My Siamese needs dental work , his breath is horrid ,, I brush them regularly, but it’s still stinky
@@salonsavy6476 with cat tooth paste?
I had one that was declawed when I got her at the shelter. I have caught hell from people! HEY! I say. It was NOT my idea. I just rescued her. 🤷♀️
i was thinking abt declawing mine until i saw this thank god i finally watched this
Is there a connection between dental issue and no claws? Like they can’t pick the food out of their teeth?
“They don’t like to be smothered with affection” as my cat literally never leaves me a personal bubble 😂
Yeah it’s actualy a common misconception that cats don’t like attention. Now granted some don’t but most are very Affectionate. But they should still have a safe space to be alone when they want to be.
Play with your pets! They don’t deserve to be obese, that’s sad. Play and run with them please.
"Suddent changes in diet" - My cat ate my fucking lasagne the other day. Id be so happy if that IRL Garfield would have something she doesnt want to eat or at least take a bite out of.
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Mine is partial to watermelon. They are unique and wonderful creatures. 😂
One of ours just wants anything my partner eats xD If its human food and not cucumber its good enough for him!
My cat loves chicken, ham, cheese, tuna and bacon and once even ate out of a bowl of mum's salmon risotto that was left unattended for 2 minutes. She wants a different food every week or so. We have about 6 different cat foods in the cupboard and switch them around.
One of my cats has turned down bacon, tuna, salmon and chicken, however, he has eaten Skittles, goldfish (crackers) and horse cookies before. Meanwhile his brother gets a small whiff of fish and he will be ALL OVER you. Don't walk around wile eating tuna, salmon? You better hope he's in the basement or outside. He will trip you up just out of begging. (Another thing he does is he loves chewing on crinkly plastic, the kind that crunches just enough for you to wake up in the middle of the night and ask 'wtf is that soun- KITTY NO!')
Then you have the cat that came from a barn. He's pretty much a dog. He'll eat anything if it's meat related, and has been sighted eating a moth and some spiders.
As a veterinarian I approve and thank you for this video, especially that you mentioned declawing, this is an outdated and barbaric practice, it is banned in EU.
Hopefully someday it will be banned worldwide.
Whats declawing? (I have never owned a pet before so im asking)
@@ritzkit1244 Cats nails are connected to the bone. So declawing is cutting off the first fingertip. And to get rid of all nails that's 10 cuts. For humans that's like cutting off all your fingertips and toe tips. (the first phalanx). It's a horrible practice, and should be banned absolutely.
@@backin80s Oh my god, sad thing is that i hear a lot of people do that do their pets :(
OMFG THANK YOU!!!!
My cat lucipher is not eating his food, but i changed his food since the shop run out of suppplies....
This gives me relief because i know it's not me, but it's the food that makes lucy unhappy..
This video should mandatory to watch, and always be shown to anyone thinking of getting a cat for the first time.
This video tells me to take care of my cat's mental and physical health more than mine
“Cats are independent and don’t wanna be smothered in attention” I have a cat that loves to sleep on my pillow at night and loves to constantly rub his head on my chin and neck and always is on my lap wanting me to pet him he is the biggest baby and always wants to be in the same room as me
"Cats are independent"
Not if you give them too much affection as kittens and they take after their affection starved mother. Then every time you go outside it's "humans are back! Everyone gather!!" You can't sit down on the porch or near any outbuilding without a few cats taking that as an invitation. Working in the garden, you have to wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty since they'll take the opportunity to rest on your back while you work. Painting? Need an extra person to shoo away the cats. Going for a walk? Be prepared to carry someone at least part of the way.
Recently, whenever i am about to leave, i get in my car and start it and the cats will have followed me. So i open the car door and call for simba, which brings everyone to the door and i can do a headcount. Then they'll just sit under the truck to watch me leave.
Same. Mine sleep under the covers with me at night when it's winter. Little love bugs. But they do like their personal space sometimes.
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My cat is literally "one of the guys". His box is in my bathroom, and we, on several occasions, have shared the room and needed to sift, after.
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@@debsmichelle5069 He at least doesn't spend hours in his box, reading the editorial of the Detroit Free Press, complaining
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I had no clue!Im so glad i clicked on this video!My cat always gets sick?I always wondered why?Watching this video helped my cat!I had some of those Toxic plants!So i moved them into a room that my cat is not allowed into.My cat Bug just gave birth a few minutes ago so i provided her with a heating pad:)Her and her kittens were very happy!Thank you so much!
My cats are incredibly affectionate and needy
Wonderful! Enjoy....
@@w.knights_aviation they are 11, so who knows how long they have. They seem healthy and happy
5:52 Meanwhile, my cat: screams and cries whenever I seperate us by closing a door, constantly screams for attention and rubs on my legs (grabbing and biting them if I ignore), always falls asleep on/next to me whenever possible, only wanted to be alone these two times in his life so far.
Can we trade cats
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It's all good advice. As for not "smothering with affection," it very much depends on the cat. The 4 long-lived cats I've owned at least enjoy lap-sitting and being petted. One little guy was a love sponge and was always in my lap: He was insatiable! _LOL_
You're right, it does very much depend on the individual cat. My current cat loves to be fussed, but doesn't like to be picked up. However, my old cat who passed away, he preferred to be in almost constant contact with me, in winter he loved to be inside my jumper, loved to be carried around, slept inside my bed under the covers at night, and he would never say no to a cuddle.
Mine never gets off me. She always wants my attention, and when threatened hides behind me. Its funny. Most of these aren't true.
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As a dog trainer, the very first thing I educate dog owners about is: respect the fact that their dog is a DOG! Not a child. I recently rescued a kitten and decided to adopt her. She is my first! And I have been doing a lot of research to understand what she needs to have all her natural instincts fulfilled. Climbing, scratching, hunting and so on. It’s such a beautiful thing to witness a creature doing what it was meant to do. Hopefully I can train her to walk on leash so she can see the world and not live her life in an apartment!
Watching this with my cat cuddled around my neck 😻
I’ve always given my cats free range with their dry food. This way they don’t over or under eat. They know what they need & are not worried about their food disappearing just because their owners think it’s time to stop eating. Not one of my cats has ever been obese. If you give your cat treats throughout the day however, they may decide they’d rather have the treats & ignore their food, which can cause some owners to give their cats even more treats & blame the food & not themselves. Their cats usually end up being very picky & only wanting treats or unhealthy foods that have no nutritional ingredients. Loving your
cat means feeding them nutritional food. Yes, you can give them treats now & then, but only as...well, as treats!
My cats turn their noses up at treats unless it is cheese. I get the lacto free stuff so they don't get poorly but don't give any very often.
I really think it depends on the cat, their age, and a variety of other factors. My main takeaway from this video is that it's treating all cats as if they have the same preferences, desires and habits and they just don't.
Many cat owners don’t end up playing with their cats enough or giving them the right exercise to help them burn sufficient calories. I think that adds to the problem where free feeding can start to add extra weight over time. I free fed my first two cats, they lived long lives and they were never obese, but they weren’t quite at optimal weight either….
Free range how? Always full access to a full bag or just not choosing their meal time?
Because if it is dry food sure fill the bowl and let them eat when they want to. With wet ofc can’t leave it for to long. But just a full bowl.
To summarize: It's important to remember that a cat is a cat.
I love how this video combines fun and education!
It wasn't meant to be, but the cat on the PC that then fell over with it on it was kinda funny.
What about the kitty with the gun shooting the guinea pig ect? 😆
Yeah !!!
I laugh out of it !!!
Imagine ... the aftermath !!!
Burning your entire house !!!
I laughed just imagining my Cats if that happened to them, then they get mad at me for laughing at them...... 😆 😆
Yeah. And Machine Gun Kitty.
@Ace DJ are are nowadays not desperate
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Thankfully i dont give my cat a full auto M16 rifle lol!
Never had an issue with the litter box one but I keep the box very clean at all times.
Thank you for talking about essential oils! I don’t use them, but they seem to be in so many products. We just got two kittens in April, and it’s been many years since I was a cat owner.
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I have an outside cat, and he does whatever he wants and doesn't complain. He even picks on the dogs sometimes.
Reminds me of my old cat, he came and went, we rarely fed him because he's always bring back rotten dead birds.
Same😂
Hahaha Mine To 😂
Yeah, I'm sure the dead wildlife have a few complaints. Btw I have a cat, don't try.
A declawed stray adopted me once and it was funny he used his back legs the most to fight and could still climb trees! I would never declaw though, that's mean. When he would play fight he would use his paw on me and it felt like a stuff animal hitting me lol
Thank you so much for including a bunch of the good stuff that alot of people do not know. And make it easy to understand. I learned some also.
Hello Lacy how are you doing
I didn't know about the essential oils, thanks.
As it comes to food, I bought so many different brands every time I went shopping ... my cat never ate the same flavor more than once a month ... seemed to enjoy the wide variety
PS, if you do this, watch your cat as they approach the food bowl ... if they do this quivering paw shake before walking away, change the food immediately and give them a new meal
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Me: My cat is like my tail. She follows me around every single time to the point where i would accidentally steps on her.
I have 2 that like to be with me, I have got to remember to look down when I am in the kitchen usually one of them is in back of me. I feel so bad when I step on them. You'd think they would learn to stay out of my way.
Same
These days my male cat lays right in the middle of the floor when I am doing something in any room. I try to look down as often as possible, before taking a step, so I don't trample on him. It's a constant effort...
@@lpalucci mine are the same I have 3 and I am more a dog person than a cat person, my first one my ex got from my daughter when he was 8 wks old, the ex got kicked out and couldnt take the cat.. the second one I rescued from under a tarp on my porch it was raining buckets and i heard her crying I went to look and 2 big dogs were trying to tear the tarp apart. as soon as i chased them off she jumped out from the tarp scared me half to death and climbed me till she was perched on top of my head. She is my baby. the 3rd one was my roommates cat they moved in she moved out in the middle of the night and left the cat..that was a yr ago I swear the cat is still heartbroken. My dog passed a yr ago and while I would love to get another one since I have always had a dog since I can remember, I dont think the cats would welcome another dog, they tolorate each other but barely.
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“Cats need personal space”
My cat who tails me all day and even lies on the screen area of the treadmill when I run on it, comforted by the fact that I will catch her when she inevitably falls asleep and slides off from there :
We don’t do that here.
I can add one! If you have chickens too don't give your cat a toy with feathers or your chickens become instant targets, even if they have been buddies for a long time lol. My Jynx loves his litterbox more than anything in the world and he always lets me know when he's ready for it to be cleaned because he sits in it and whines at me until I do it, then follows me around and watches.. it's just "our thing" so a second litter box would probably help me in convenience but it's best to clean it often anyway and he loves the process.
My cat's doesn't have a problem with diet change. If I give them new food they will gobble it up. They love new foods!!
Your here because you love your cat and wanted to know more about how they feel when you do that things on them♥️
I don't have a cat cuz my parents don't allow them.. but I still watched this entirely.
Pretty much lol, I already know most of this pretty much, but it's useful to get more info on their weird mentality.
Glad I watched this. I just got a set of essential oils and a diffuser as a gift. Don't want the kitties to get sick so in the trash they go.
Recycle or Give them To people Who need it Instead
Regift those. They can be expensive.
Your videos are a highlight of my week. Keep up the fantastic work!
Been washing food&drink bowls only with water, but for occasional deep clean I'd use small stripe of banana leaf to do the scrubbing and it leaves nice natural scent. Old banana leaf is best for scrubbing harder stuffs and green banana leaf is best for refreshment. Not necessarily must be only banana leaf, any leaf as long as doesn't release odd substances and doesn't easily break (particularly for old leaves).
For litter box cleaning I do use dried old leaves that easily breaks though, so it's easier for them to go along into the drain together with whatever i was scrubbing off from litter box. Ends up only need minimal soap use for final litter box rinsing, otherwise just wiped them with disinfectant spray if no soap were used.
BTW I use 1 litter box for three indoor kittens a d clean daily, but for the outdoor cats that's caged at night, each of them has their own cage and own litter box, except for cats that are twins, mother with kittens, pair of good buddies or when cats quantity outnumber cages and spaces, sharing would be involved and that means sharing litter box too, but clean daily.
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Definitely take the advice about switching your cats food. One of our cats has a sensitive stomach and we were buying very expensive food from the vet. The vet told me what food to switch to and how to do it. I literally put a teeny bit of the new food in with the old and she had diarrhea immediately. I started putting in just a few pieces of new food with old. It took like a week and then she was fine and has been eating it for a few years now. It's good for her and we're saving a little money. 😄
Hello Lori how are you doing today
I've read its good to switch cats food every once in awhile for various reasons including making sure they r getting the correct nutrition and the fact nobody likes eating the same thing every day for their entire life. Gotta switch it up.
@@trishwolfe4848 If I switch my cats dry food she will get diarrhea. My cats also get wet food so that's enough variety ffor them. I will not change dry food because it makes one of my cats sick, why would I do that to her?
@@lori6037 if it works for you then great. My advice is more of a generalization that cats do like their food changed but if it makes them sick don't do it of course.
@@trishwolfe4848 Exactly Trish. All cats are different.
I rally loved this video. All good with young 'Jack' [the Lad] now
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I've free fed both the cats I've had in my life and neither one ever had issues with their diet. It's just about playing and activity, in my experience
Same, my two boys actively refuse timed meals when I got them so I give them wet food once a day and leave some dry food around for the rest of the day, so there is always some food around. Most of the time they didn't finish it when I check in on the next morning and they never overfed themselves, because they know there is always food available. Both are active, play and fight and are not overweight. But I know some cats need the timed meals because they can't stop eating if food is around.
Also, depends what has been done to them. A healthy cat that has not been neutered can eat exactly how much they need, I think it's called rationing feeding or something, I forget.
But, a "fixed" cat will usually eat till they look like a balloon or puke from my experience, that's why I hate the word "fixed", you're actually totally messing with their body, unfortunately due to their breeding behaviour, it is often not a choice(mostly if they are an outdoor cat), and I do believe female cats can have health issues if they do not copulate all their life and do not get spayed, but that's what I heard, so I can't say for sure, but it does make sense unfortunately.
@@bo-dine7971 I'm not sure that's related to neutering at all. Maybe it's more to do with whether or not they had competition for food? My cat is neutered, but he only eats small amount at a time. He always leaves leftovers in his bowl, even when they're small. He was raised alone since he was a kitten, so he never felt the need to eat all his food at once.
The litter box thing - We have one extra large box that is in a kitty cupboard so its private and the top of the cupboard provides a space for her food to be thats both elevated and not at risk of being accidentally kicked. She ONLY wants to be in the bedroom [shes an old lady] so having multiple spaces and boxes isnt really an option.
She also loves new food, she likes trying something new as its like a treat to her - we also only put food down when she asks but otherwise has access to biscuits, water and whatever meat she has left. If its gets a bit dried out we will wipe out the dish but she doesnt gorge. My previous cat however we had to portion her food out cause she would eat till she was sick... so its about the individual cat...
"Cats are neither a dog nor a child" cracked me up hahahaha
I have 9 cats and 2 litter boxes and I always keep their litter clean! Never a problem!
Hello Joyce how are you doing
Re:Cat Training against hopping on the counter:
Nooo. This way you'll train your cat to hop on the counter, wait for your cue word (off!) and then hop off the counter and expect a treat. Gotta come up with something unpleasant (! not painful, mind you!) if you don't want them hopping onto the counter in the first place.
Agreed. A squirt bottle with tends to work well for most cats.
A sheet of aluminum foil on the countertop might help
I was thinking the and thing. You're really just training to look you in the eye while it scratches your furniture to hell
Nope, cats don't respond well to negative reinforcement. Dogs do but cats don't seem to make the connection between punishment and behaviour.
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My cat was twenty two years old when it died. Not once in all that time did I experience any of these issues.
That’s awesome!!!
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My current oldest kitty is 16. Our cats usually live 20 to 22 years, glad someone else experiences this joy as well! Dissy has a problem with magnesium....forms blocks in his urinary tract, so prescription foods! Otherwise he's good!
I have always free fed my cats. I didn't hear anything against the practice until a few years ago. Gotta say obesity has never been a problem for any of the four cat's I've had. The food bowl rarely ever gets close to empty, and it's nice to be able to take off for a few days and know the cat will be fine.
I've always free fed my cat too they should eat when they are ready
very cool facts! thanks for the info
Thats a good one❤️❤️ helpful to us
A mistake I finally realized that I was doing without knowing was not giving my cat a multivitamin. Multivitamins are crucial for them to get all the nutrients they need that their food doesn't have. My favorite all natural multivitamin for cats would be by the brand balanced breed. My girl loves the flavor and they do wonders for your cats overall health. 12/10 recommend giving it a try
My cat is very excited when I change his food. I guess he trusts me.
My cat gets bored of a brand of cat food, despite me trying to vary the different foods that brand does, and then have to shop around for a new brand she will eat. lol
Right now I'm not a cat owner yet, BUT in a few months or less I will,
and now I'm learning about their behavior, what they like and what they dislike, so when I get the cat I can know what to do!
I compliment this video on much of its information, but mostly on the clear voice of the narrator and without background noise or music!
I wish it would have mentioned the importance of keeping pet cats indoors to protect them from the myriad of outdoor dangers ---- and to be careful about allowing veterinarian advise without checking details, perhaps with another veterinarian. Some vaccines are not beneficial....and not necessary for indoor cats. Also, cats can become ill simply from being depressed if not given adequate attention, affection and interactive playtime. Cats' dishes should be ceramic or stainless steel.
And NEVER allow anyone to give your cat or dog the antibiotic injection of CONVENIA! It can kill your pet!
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Needed this, just got a 3 month old cat 😊
Thanks so very much for the detailed description which will be very very very helpful.
This was one of the best compilations of suggestions I have seen. We have 3 cats and we didn't know many of these when they showed up on our back porch as feral orphans. We have experienced so many of these and this is an excellent video for new cat parents. Thank you for this!! 👍😻😻😻
"cat hates change food"
*while LULU from kittisaurus*: "Oh yeah?"
He will eat anything 😂
Our cat lives in our bathroom. Her food, water and single litter box are in there along with a scratching post and some toys. Whenever I go to the bathroom she does everything she can to get my attention. If I ignore her she either jumps in my lap or the back of the toilet and gets in my face with hugs and kisses.
I never give her milk and I only rinse out her water bowl as needed.
She is a sweetheart and extremely loving.
Many years ago my ex husband and I had 4 cats. One litter box with no issues. Just kept it clean. All 4 from separate litters and homes and ages. But were very close.
Right now I have my cat in my room with me. As I am reading and writing this she is laying on my abdomen facing me. Bumping my phone hand with her head to get me to pet her. Purring up a storm.
Personal space my butt.
Hello Jacky how are you doing
Regarding "declawing": Do you mean the permanent removal of their claws, or the clipping, with vet approved clippers, of the tip of their claws, keeping well clear of the blood vessel close to the end of each claw, in keeping with proper hygiene? Would you please publish a video tutoring the proper way to trim cats' nails with vet approved trimming/filing tools? Thanks.
finally! this is exactly what i am thinking about. i would never hurt my cat, but she is in the house all the time, she can not use her nails like a cat who can go out regularly.
Considering the talk about "equivalent to cutting off your finger tips" I'd assume it's not nail trimming but actual declawing!
Very good, basic summary, although everyone who already owns a cat should know at least 90% of these. People really should do their research before taking care of another species. So thanks for providing easy to digest information!
The trouble is that so many people don't do any research before getting a cat. Then they blame the poor cat if things go wrong. I've had cats ever since I was a girl but now I still check on normal things when getting a cat or kitten. What food they have been eating, what litter they are using, toys, scratching post, have they been handled regularly, vaccinations, worming, flea treatment. The person I have just bought a kitten from must have thought she was going through an inquisition but it is all necessary and she was happy to answer.
My cat is my shadow follows me everywhere and sleeps on the bed whilst I work. He eats whatever food I give him he isn’t fussy at all, we tried a few out to find the best meat content and he always eats like he’s never been fed but isn’t fat at all.
He also doesn’t mind his water next to his food, but we will be getting a fountain soon
Well in my case my cat always love the new food and can easily get bored of the habit's food. Like if i give him too often, he can stop eating it. The suddenly change gives him a lot of energy and even i can notice the big excitement from him (he is a really curious cat who prefers new things than keep following the previous ones) - he never got sick after that and is always healthy lmao
Best most informative straight to the point video! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 it answered all my questions!
I clean my cat's water bowl, with vegetable wash once a week, just a drop goes a long way. 😍
"Cat's prefer a food that they've already tried and deemed to be safe."
My 3mo cats : eat anything they find on the dinner table (when we forget to clean it up and they sneak in) then proceed to vomit all over the house
The new kittens I have actually beg for people food like a dog. I am a firm believer in no human food for any animal
I’ve learned new things !! I get my two kitties in less than a week!! I can’t wait but I’m so nervous to have them! Even though I’ve been brought up with cats and dogs
I would suggest getting on your hands and knees and looking around the place you live for easy access to trouble for kitties. Anywhere you don't want them to go figure out how to block it off and make sure they can't climb in the walls anywhere. If you have to leave them home alone I'd almost set up a room, like a bathroom, for them to stay safe in while you're away just till they get a little older and more used to the home. They are curious little boogers and you gotta be one step ahead of them. Also check the screens on your windows make sure they don't push out easy if the cats ever in the window you'd hate to have it fall out.
Buy double-sided tape for your counters and tables. Basically, use the tape to teach the cat that going up there is undesirable. Yelling at them or telling them no only teaches them not to go up there when you're around, instead of never. Could also use a motion activated water sprayer or air puffer, but those are more costly.
Our ole cat refused a scratching post. He insisted on doors & curtains. One day I spotted a log of firewood about 18” long. I took it inside , showed the at, picked him up gently while talking softly. He was interested in that log. I got on the floor, held him gently, took his front paws & gently made a scratching motion with his paws. I praised him. And that was that IT WORKED. He Loved 😻 his log. He used trees i the yard too. But left the houseFree of scratching.
It's my first time having a kitten and this is very helpful! Thank you 😊
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Wash my dog bowl with dishwasher liquid
@@vanitamvelayudhan5638 who asked
My one issue with this is that when they talked about declawing, they showed something like clipping cats' claws (with scissors?). That might lead some people to think that clipping their claws is harmful too but sometimes it's necessary. I have to clip my 17 year old cat's nails regularly or the claws that are shedding can get stuck and grow into her paw pads. The golden rule: when in doubt, ask your vet.
Clipping claws =/= declawing