18 Human Behaviors Cats Hate and Wish You Wouldn't Do

In this video, we’ll discuss the top 18 human behaviors that cats hate and wish you wouldn’t do
Forced socialization
Unless it's a housemate or friend, cats are generally not fond of other felines. This is because of their animal instincts and territorial nature.
Not Having a Safe Hiding Spot
In the wild, cats often look for a hiding spot to protect themselves from other predators or stalk their prey.
Cats are usually hyper-alert, even while dozing, so an enclosed hiding spot may allow them to feel secure and relaxed.
Declawing them
This one is a must to avoid. Declawing is torturous to cats. It would be akin to cutting off our fingers at the last knuckle, leading to pain and mobility issues. It can even breed a sense of feeling vulnerable or defenseless. Cats who go through such insecure emotions can develop aggressive behaviors to make up for their constant state of vulnerability.
Feeding them milk
Although feeding cow’s milk to cats is thoughtful as a pet lover, it hurts them more than it helps. This is because cats are lactose intolerant.
Cats are attracted to milk because of the protein and fats that they can sense and smell in it.
Roughhousing
Children are unpredictable and impulsive. They often behave in ways that are frightening or distressing to cats. Kids are grabby; they make loud noises and sudden moves. Cats prefer more predictable and serene companions
An enclosed litter box
A covered litter box may look cleaner than an open one to you, but cats prefer to have large litter boxes that offer air flow. Closed boxes prevent proper airflow, which discourages use.
Strong smells
A cat’s sense of smell is 14 times stronger than that of humans. Now think how much nauseated your cat can get when sprayed with a scented product, or brought close to a particularly strong-smelling substance.
As such you may want to protect your pet from your perfume, deodorants, household cleaning products, bleach, disinfectants, citrus fruits, onions, garlic, pepper and any strong-smelling chemicals as much as possible. Likewise, cats hate a dirty, smelly litter box, so make sure to scoop and replace litter in a timely fashion.
Dog Visitors
dogs have an instinct to chase small preys - especially if they’re fleeing. It's no secret that cats typically don't enjoy being chased.
Whisker Fatigue
Whisker stress occurs when a cat’s whiskers rub against the sides of the food bowl. A cat's whiskers are so sensitive that they can become easily fatigued by unnecessary contact.
Less than Fresh Food
When it comes to dinner time, your cat wants nothing less than fresh food.
If you let your cat’s food sit out in the dish for some time, your kitty may turn their nose up at it, viewing it as past its prime.
Cradling them like a baby
When you pick up a cat and cradle them like a baby, they may feel vulnerable and want to find a place to get back to where they feel they are in control of their surroundings.
If you cradle a cat when it doesn’t want to be held, you can injure them by squeezing them too hard or dropping them when they try to scramble away.
Vet clinics
Sounds and intense smells of vet clinics make them a sure bet when it comes to stressing out felines.Cats are very attached to their home territory, and they prefer to live with a very predictable routine that doesn’t involve interacting with strangers or travelling away from their home environment.
Rough petting
There’s something else that cats don’t like. It’s being petted too hard. Cats are so cute and cuddly that you want to handle them and give them a strong pat-down.
Belly Rubs
A cat’s stomach is a very sensitive part of their body and they hate it when you pet their belly as this region protects the most vital organs.
Being Teased
Teasing cats with items like laser pointers, tugging on their tail, sliding them across a wooden floor, and dressing them up in doll’s clothing are things that cats hate.
Arguing in Front of Them
Cats are very sensitive to loud noises, and yelling can get them really scared. A hostile environment is not good for you and is certainly not good for your pet.
High-pitched Sounds
While cats hear low-pitched noises about as well as we do, they can pick up high-pitched sounds much better than humans.
High-pitched noises to cats can come in ways you would not expect. Ambulance sirens, loud music, hair dryers, vacuum cleaners, or even your phone’s ringtone are some of the high-pitched sounds that cats hate.
Low Temperatures
Cats like temperatures of 20 degrees higher than human’s ideal temperature. In fact, a cat’s coat isn’t made to protect them from low temperatures. On the contrary, their coat protects their delicate skin from extreme heat.
Blowing in their face
Do you like a rush of air in your face? Why do it to your cat? People seem amused or surprised when cats snap at them when they blow in their faces. That's a great way to make your cat hate you.

[@trashersoii]

Imagine you and your girl arguing, and the first thing you say is "im not about to argue with you right now, the cat doesn't wanna hear all that" 😫

[@gramdalfthewhite]

Oh, I've definitely said this. To which she replied, "FUCK THE DAMN CAT, I AM SPEAKING 🤣"

[@trashersoii]

@@gramdalfthewhite she aint the one then man, she gon respect my cat or she got to go

[@gramdalfthewhite]

@@trashersoii She's gone, bet

[@justicedruid4242]

@@trashersoii Agreed. Someone who says "fuck the damn cat" can pack their bags. Neither my cat nor I need that kind of energy.

[@JackPoppy]

@@gramdalfthewhite Oh, that chick OUT. No one disrespects my cats. Anyone comes into my home and disrespects them, they gonna be out on their ass faster than anything.

[@liberaltears1714]

wife: YOU CHEATED ON ME?!?! husband: first of all lower you voice, you're scaring the cat...

[@ka1ebsauce]

ngl that'd be me

[@130XAZii]

😹

[@skaireyez4575]

ngl, I've actually heard that one before

[@Jayy_Kicks]

I'm dead lmao

[@dragonlord8899]

Trueee

[@arjovenzia]

On Holding your cat. My cat was a young adult when I got her and wasn't handled. hated being picked up. I started by just picking up right before feeding and putting her down as soon as she wanted. also, rather than cradling, let her sit inside your elbow, its much more natural. after doing this for a while, Id just pick her up at random and stand there. don't move, just hold for a second, and bump up the time. once you can do this and have her relax to purring, its time for the fun step. this is a game I call spaceship. she should be totally fine with being picked up by now, so pick her up with your arm under her belly, hand on the chest, and legs dangling. once she is OK with that, move slowly in whatever direction she is looking. once she understood SHE was in control, she LOVED the game. the elevation, the effortless movement, all the new things to sniff. fascinated by doorknobs and light switches. access to all the high shelves. she loves the top shelf of my wardrobe, and now asks to go up. trust n patience

[@OgdenM]

Yeah, the key to getting cats used to being held starts with letting them down gently as soon as they want down. Keep that up long enough and they eventually realize that you'll put them down whenever they want and just chill out in your arms. Also, totes yes to the spaceship thing!! Keep them interested in new experiences by slowly moving to what they are looking at like you do. Holding them up to windows is GREAT. I did that with a cat that hates being held and she let me hold her for a minute because she was so fascinated at the new view out the window.

[@agentoklahoma9174]

My old cat loved being picked up by me. I would have her front paws over my pack shoulder and support her lower body. She was so relaxed and would practically melt into my arms. I still miss her to this day since she would let me pick her up and hold her for however long I wanted since she knew I wouldn’t drop her and put her back down gently.

[@hellkitty98]

yes! we do have one cat whose hated being picked up her whole life (not even my mom could get her adjusted to it and she’s 11-12 years old) and i only pick her up if i absolutely can’t get her to move. then there’s my cat Crescent who is getting used to being held. i should definitely try walking him around to show him things. he will tolerate me holding him but then i put him down once i can tell he’s over it. and thennn there’s Crutch, who will actually cry until you hold him by having him slung over the shoulder and his bottom is supported. i will rock him while walking around the house until he’s done being a big baby lmao.

[@Sanquinity]

@@OgdenM Yea the key is being gentle. My cat still doesn't LIKE being picked up, as I rarely do. But she doesn't fight against it either when I do. Because she knows I'm careful, and that I'll let her back down at any point if she wants. And then there's my best friends' late cat. (she sadly passed away of old age late last year) She LOVED being picked up by him and his wife. To the point where she'd start purring right away if they did. xD

[@JohnSmith-fq7hj]

Some cats just don't like being picked up. I think we expected certain things of cats or want them to like certain things but sometimes it's not in the cards, my best friend Mr bo jangles was the best cat I ever had he was a 24lb monster, strong as a dog, loved to play tug of war and play rough but he hated being picked up so I very rarely ever did it. I have a small female on the other hand who loves it and climbs up my leg to be picked up all the time lol.

[@davidletasi3322]

My cat Jackson is 16 years old! I'm 77 and he gets terribly annoyed at how slow I've become feeding him his wet food. Oh well we are both are getting very old but he still has the advantage of energy level and dexterity. He's alway on time (feline time) I'm still on his clock!

[@maryc5783]

My Dad’s 87, his kitty is fine with him taking a little longer to get around (I know this because she’s an indoor outdoor kitty, always comes back💕) She’s a wonderful companion for him! Many years of health and happiness to you both!🥰

[@MasthaX]

Conclusion of this video; move out of the house so the cat can enjoy comfort.

[@jeandiehl5074]

Of course! It's theirs after all! ;-)

[@debrastacy9185]

Haha funny..gotta hide when mine goes mustang😭

[@lilblondiebear]

Ikr! A shorter list might be "things you do that cats like" 😂

[@sunseeraleigh1264]

I think these videos are done to discourage people from having pets.

[@carloswallace8547]

Love cats but don't be a dummy for them.Cats can be just as fucked up as humans and I love mines but his ass will be outside before I do that's for damn sure and I love cats as well.

[@kyesniper]

"cats don't enjoy being chased"... Nobody told my cat this. Every morning he scratches at our door and does the zoomy thing dogs do demnading I chase him around the house, and then he chases me back, it's our every day routine lol

[@TheDrownedEarth]

There's a lot of nonsense in this video.

[@eleonoraludmilla9237]

@@TheDrownedEarth I don't think it's nonsense, more like general rules. Of course every cat is an individual and not every rule may apply to every cat

[@BruhMoment-vq2xw]

@@eleonoraludmilla9237 yup

[@expotemkin]

Yup, cats have different personalities like people. We have a girl named Pepper that doesn't like ear scratching much but loves belly rubs.

[@wadebarnett2542]

Cats like to be chased when it's THEIR idea.

[@wolvesrfun]

My cat actually likes to be chased (but only by me). She does that little crab walk when she is in a really playful mood and runs away when you make a movement, only to come zooming right by you if you didn't chase her. As part of her routine, she needs a good play session before she takes her morning potty break.

[@motivate4change]

She wants u to chase her?? LMAO..how about throwing toys to her that she can chase or play with? I wonder if your cat is thinking, "Mom (or dad): WHY are you chasing me?? I've been waiting for years for you to buy me some fun toys that u can throw to me, but u keep chasing me! Why would u ever think I'd want to be chased??!" Lol Btw ..on Amazon, u can buy these plastic springs that ALL of my many cats LOVE to chase after, push around and even carry around in their mouths until I throw them again!!

[@motivate4change]

Who in the HELL would BLOW THEIR STINKY (OR EVEN FRESH) BREATH ON THEIR CAT? Stupid humans!!!!😝🙄🤦

[@abdullahali1853]

@@motivate4change I do both. I have bought my cats some toys, they enjoy chasing the ball and other toys. But, sometimes, they also loves it when I chase them and they play sprint around the house!!!

[@nodevoutt]

yeah i chase my cat around, hes a lot faster than me so he knows he'll win and i dont mean him any harm.

[@novacorponline]

The cradling one is really dependent on the cat. I've known some cats who dislike being held, but I've also known several who are very insistent on being held and will try to force their way into your arms if they think they're not getting enough attention.

[@OgdenM]

awww, that reminds me of one of my family's cats as a kid. She was a lap cat and insanely demanding about being in laps and being pet well in said lap. I was watching TV one day, she hopped up on the couch next to me and meowed, looked me in the face and looked at my lap where my hands were resting. I ignored her.... so she of course started headbutting my hands. I still ignored her and after awhile gave in, moved my hands so she could get in my lap; but DID Not pet her. She tried to get me to pet her by nudging my chin etc etc and I still refused. So she finally got pissed at me and bit my chin. This is the same cat that insisted she give birth in my bedroom closet and dragged a 1/2 birthed kitchen across the house from the den we made in the bathroom to my closet. I totes was HER human.

[@Muhammadwasapedo]

Me and my effect have 5 cats and 2 young children. Only one cat is older as she was mine before we got married. She only likes being held like a baby on the shoulder. The other 4 however, have been getting picked up since they were kittens from the shelter. Thet sometimes demand to be held. Many behaviors can be trained.

[@FairbrookWingates]

Same. My one cat will use her nose to shove my laptop off my lap so she can curl up in my arms. I must be her safe spot because she'd rather burrow under the blankets with me in bed than go to any hiding spot.

[@GapToothQueen]

Yea my kitten LOVES to be held like a baby… sometimes he’ll even fall asleep in my arms!! The only time he doesn’t want to be held for long is if he’s in a hyper mood lol

[@TurboSilke]

Yeah, I've had cats who like it and cats who hate it. I remember one that liked to sit on my shoulders, untill he got to big.. other then that the only times he regularly let you close was him lying on a chair next to the bed grabbing my hand close when i was going to bed.

[@ElectricAlien577]

"Cats are very attached to their home territory, and prefer predictable routines that do not involve interacting with strangers, or traveling away from home" Well, that settles it, im a cat.

[@mariagrndahl-schwarz7730]

Except for adventure cats, that go on trips with their humans

[@eddiekilby]

Me to

[@Geraldinevin]

Lol

[@endergirl2803]

Yup me too

[@HauntedRune]

Same

[@thecouscousman91]

"Cats don't want to leave home or interact with strangers" "You know, I'm something of a cat, myself"

[@robbiemac13]

I love that how every time I look up "bad cat behavior" the answer is always "it is YOUR FAULT" :)

[@sweetgirl070707]

Just like with kids.

[@goldenradio496]

This is the problem. Most of the times it's their personality and attributes. Some adjust easily, others take a while.

[@novakiin3322]

@@goldenradio496 theyre just a product of their environment

[@shoeskode136]

@@novakiin3322 just like kids

[@Numba003]

My cat and I will sometimes play peek-a-boo lol. She hides behind something, and I hide behind something (and usually make a scratchy noise with my fingers) until she comes to get me and then runs away again lol. Thank you for the video! Stay well out there everybody, and God be with you, friends. ✝️ :)

[@OgdenM]

I love doing that with both dogs and cats. Get them to stay in one room and go hide else where in the house (or outside) and call them. I used to do it with one of the neighbor cats outside 'cause I can't have cats where I live.

[@rv1259]

Haha, my cats do this with me too! :)

[@noeinroad7294]

Remember that cats are individuals though. One of my cats wants to be carried all the time. She'll come up and meow at me to pick her up. The other three don't do that at all.

[@richasshole3084]

I love cats like that my sweetheart was like that.

[@iamacatanddoglover2884]

I wish my cat enjoyed being carried lol

[@opwave79]

Yup! Same here. It’s interesting though when one of my cats is crawling all over my lap and purring, the other is staring at her with evil eyes, lol.

[@kataratify]

Agreed. My kitty loves belly rubs and begs to be picked up. She wants to be snuggled. (She'll climb on me if I -don't- pick her up). I think the advice really should be "get to know what YOUR cat likes and doesn't like."

[@shalawndudley2094]

Yeah I've had plenty of cats that didn't mind being picked up or cuddled like a baby. They're all different..

[@MG-ot2yr]

And for things cats love: empty boxes empty paper bags warm places high places watching you use the toilet or shower kneading your chest while you're trying to sleep putting themselves in between you and whatever has your attention (book, computer, etc) walking in a zig zag pattern in front of you, especially when your carrying large objects people tuna

[@dresdenvisage]

Drinking out of your water glass

[@sapphiresupernova]

Knocking things over on flat surfaces

[@hdahlia]

Cats shouldn't be fed people tuna though. It can lead to health issues fast. Catfood tuna has been processed in a way that's healthy for cats to consume.

[@MG-ot2yr]

@@hdahlia I don't know anybody who feeds their cat people tuna on a regular basis, that would be a bit expensive. But if you think you can open a can of tuna and not share a small morsel occasionally with a meowing cat with a desperate look on its face, that's kinda cruel.

[@hdahlia]

@@MG-ot2yr there are healthier options for tuna and it's not cruel to substitute them with that. :) Cooked plain chicken for example, an absolute hit! Raw cow's heart, chopped into around half-inch cubes or a bit tinier? Another great hit and very healthy for your cat--and is also great for their teeth, highly recommend! My cats never beg for tuna but they go absolute nuts for this stuff and unlike tuna, it's actually good for them. Try these, maybe!

[@lunawhodano7290]

I used to be scared of cats but not anymore after taking care of 4 abandoned kittens. I spent my time watching this type of videos to try to do things right with them and now that they're gone with their new families, I miss them so much...I now kinda want to have a cat of my own too :')

[@nemyz7421]

Adote um !

[@cassondralynch6342]

Awe! You should get one! Better yet two if possible. Despite what this video says, cats are social creatures. My 3 cats are obsessed with each other and they would be so bored and lonely alone. Grown cats can potentially be tricky to socialize. Potentially! A couple of kittens though is the way to go.

[@cassondralynch6342]

The first cat I got is called Luna btw :D

[@Abrams6578]

The high pitched sound one is surprisingly fine with my cats, like whenever I do a high pitched whistle, they actually meow to it and walk over to me, rub against me and want to be petted. It's a weird quirk about them

[@Akanoyoru]

Ye, I meow at my cats and they meow back. No idea what they're saying other than than "hi" (after I don't see them for a while) or "food?" (when I announce food time) though.

[@christinepahlmann694]

Declawing is utterly cruel, yes. But what was shown in the video was clipping the claws. Which is actually vital for cat health. At least older indoor cats. Which means indoor cats need to get accustomed to clipping claws. Declawing and clipping are very, very different things.

[@Stopnormalizingviolence]

@Ｐａｔｃｈｅｓ lol NO CAT CAN KEEP THEIR OWN CLAWS "clipped down".

[@Stopnormalizingviolence]

@Ｐａｔｃｈｅｓ you're welcome for the help!

[@Stopnormalizingviolence]

@Ｐａｔｃｈｅｓ The caps lock was intentional. 😉

[@thisisgoodnews8043]

@@Stopnormalizingviolence They can keep them clipped down by scratching on a tree if they go outside. Most indoor scratching posts aren’t good for cats because the height should be atleast one and a half times the cats length or it’s not tall enough to do it right so they go for the couch instead and then a lot of owners get frustrated and they throw the cat outside at the cat colony.

[@thisisgoodnews8043]

@@Stopnormalizingviolence If you care about cats you shouldn’t try and argue with people because sometimes someone might be frustrated about problems with their cat and then if you say sarcastic stuff to them on the internet they might get pushed over the edge and send their cat to get put to sleep.

[@wakrusgumbo]

I must say: one of my cats absolutely loves to be held like a baby. Hold him any other way and he'll squirm. Hold him like a baby and he'll put his paws on your face and start purring and kneading like crazy. He also likes having his belly rubbed within moderation. Honestly, I feel like you just have to know your cat.

[@TobeEvans]

This is so important! I have two cats, brother and sister from the same litter, I raised them both as unfortunately they were abandoned at 4weeks without their mother. So they’re pretty close and pretty alike. My girl LOVES tummy rubs and her favorite is tummy kisses! My boy on the other hand does the typical, bite and claw, when you pet his tummy. Now my boy LOVES butt pats. He’ll jump up and arch his back to ask for butt pats. His sister? No. Don’t. Stop it. Don’t do that. Probably one of the only times I’ve seen her get super upset. Now, neither really like to be held but they’re only a little over a year old and are still very high energy. I’m sure they’ll settle as they grow older and I can hold them then. :)

[@thatonetitan8456]

So very true. There are no set rules for cats anymore than there is for humans. My little tabby likes my hands flat, one supporting the front paws and one supporting the back paws like I'm presenting something on a tray. It's so weird, but whatever makes her happy.

[@ohionaturegirl7686]

Mine too. She prefers it to being jeld any other way.

[@socalastarte6727]

@@TobeEvans -Agee 100% My last three cats have all loved being held like babies and enjoy having their bellies rubbed. My female purs and kisses us like crazy when we rub her belly. Also, who the h%ll wants an open litter box?! Disgusting. My cats have been doing their business in their large, enclosed litter box since they were kitties and there has never been an accident. Do you like people watching you poo? Neither does your cat!

[@TobeEvans]

@@socalastarte6727 I mean just don’t watch them use the restroom? Enclosed ones are basically like portapotties, that’s worse. Plus, dogs shit outside, right in front of everybody, you think animals care?? Finding bodily excretions gross is strictly a human thing. Cats don’t care, in fact some cats WANT to be watched.

[@cq9882]

An excellent video, one of the best I have seen. Well Done. 🐈🐾💗👏🇦🇺

[@craiggillett5985]

Introducing cats to dog segment was bang on - I’ve always had good success by following that approach

[@relaxmydog]

Haha to be fair, most of these human behaviours annoy me too haha!

[@miratmii]

Me too

[@nomad_boreal]

Yeah. The older I get, the more relatable I realize cats are.

[@fahdalotibi1866]

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[@miratmii]

@@fahdalotibi1866 b

[@jackbits6397]

I know! I like to crap in the open air but I'm stuck going a confined place.

[@xXGhostStalker]

"Don't rub them on the stomach" my cats literally loves them

[@sonnytaylor7521]

I've got one cat who lives for belly rubs. He sometimes gets frisky and gently grabs and love bites my hand; but he's never hurt me and wants me to continue the rubbings. He never comes close to breaking my skin. On the other hand 2 of my other cats will grab with claws and bite me aggressively after a little while of belly rubbing. They are all from the same litter and grew up together so it seems that desiring belly rubs is an unpredictable behavior. You have to get to know each cat.

[@Xxspellboundead]

@@sonnytaylor7521 my cat bites my when I do that to him too.

[@snmnmidld6203]

Mine too lol

[@silversleeper1193]

Same. My one cat falls asleep to me stroking her belly.

[@Never_again_against_anyone]

My past cat also loved it. She would always turn on her back after quite some time of stroking and massaging to also get a belly rub.

[@ixeliema]

I recently took in a kitten and learning that my Maine Coon has WAY different mannerisms than literally any other cat has been an experience.

[@Hellimatrix]

Yeah Maine Coons tend to be extremely laid back "whatever man I don't care" kinda cats. It's why I love them, had a Maine Coon/Ragdoll mix once and he was the best cat ever

[@suecampbell7249]

The longest, most loving and affectionate relationship was not with a human, but a purebred Burmese cat. We had 12 great years together. He would jump straight up from the floor to my shoulder. Cradled like a baby? He loved it. Head butts? Always marking me with his forehead scent glands. "Mine! Mine!. The one and only Buggerlugs died of old age complications six years ago. There's a hole in my heart that only he can fill. No other feline comes close nor ever could. Pure love on both sides.

[@Koozomec]

Thank you for the whiskers fatigue tip. I was not aware about that issue. Now i understand why my cat always ask me to fill her bawl. I have to change for a flater one.

[@sazzle312]

Disclaimer: de declawing your cat and clipping their nails (shown in the video) are not the same! Nail clipping is uncomfortable for a cat and I would in most cases advise against it, but it's ultimately harmless. Declawing is a surgical procedure that leaves your cat handicapped for life!

[@saraschriner9797]

Is there a good way to deal with how sharp my cats nails get? I trim the front ones like once a month and every other month with the back, but he drew blood today and I feel super bad with how much he hates them being trimmed

[@sazzle312]

@@saraschriner9797 You could try softpaws nailcaps, but opinions on this vary. I have tried them on one of my grandmother's indoor cats because she had blood clotting issues, and the cat was fine with them. It's actually a myth that nailcaps prevent the claws from retracting or damage them, as long as you use them right. If your cat is an outdoor cat I would strongly advise against nail capping or even clipping, though. Nails are a cat's first line of defense and primary toolset, and removing them can pose a great risk to them, or cause anxiety/ oral fixation. If your cat is still young, you could teach them to play with soft paws, most british shorthairs seem to do this naturally already. But results, if any at all, vary depending on the individual. The most important part is not using your hands as a cat toy, and immediately ending play or cuddles if nails are used. Unfortunately, sharp nails are part of the package when it comes to cats, and thanks to evolution there isn't any real way to blunt them other than manual intervention.

[@mirandarosales5022]

@@sazzle312 id just like to say as a vet tech that you *must* clip the nails of a cat before attaching nail caps to the claws. The will not wear down the claws with caps on and they can overgrow and injure the cat. I strongly advise actually clipping your cat's nails every two weeks if you prefer to keep them short so it keeps them healthy and will not over grow and harm them as they age. Older cats have a hard time shedding the layers of their claws.

[@sazzle312]

@@mirandarosales5022 That's true! Very important information as well, thank you! I forgot to include this because for me it kind of fell under the term "proper use", but that may not be the case for everyone so thank you for adding! I do still stand with my opinion that I would rather not clip the nails of my outdoor cats, but I completely agree that it would be best to clip them for senior cats, especially if they don't climb as much anymore. My late senior cat remained healthy and was still a big climber to the age of 24, so we decided not to clip her nails, but we did keep a close eye on them when grooming her.

[@greebuh]

@@saraschriner9797 if you're drawing blood, you are clipping way more than you need to.

[@LilRocker2005]

My kitty would always curl up right by my side when she either heard or saw me crying. I think in her mind she interpreted my crying as "My human needs me"

[@deekay5992]

If you're feeling low, your cat will be the first to notice & come purring with empathy and cheer you up!!!

[@kingtaeminemsglasses]

@@deekay5992 then I NEED a cat in my life, I wish I had the money

[@RedRoseSeptember22]

Yep they can sense our emotional energy :)

[@AleShadow159]

@@kingtaeminemsglasses you can get a stray cat

[@Roadent1241]

Itz_Alee Lung No promises that it would bond with you though? We got lucky with our ferals because they were super young when we found and rescued them. Like within a few weeks old having been tossed away.

[@Siiilent]

Very good video. Full of detailed information.

[@tree6724]

Great!!! Thank you very much! Now I know what to do to show my cats how I feel.

[@Spartan11117777]

I remember my Family members were arguing with each other sometime ago back in 2016 and the Cat was giving a concerned Meow and lightly teething the loudest one in the argument behind the ankle. The little guy made us all laugh in that moment, and not argue anymore. The little guy sure saved the day. God I miss that little guy.

[@130XAZii]

Itty bitty peacemaker!

[@CBL-if8jr]

Why is he n o t with you anylonger ????

[@Spartan11117777]

@@CBL-if8jr We got him back in December 2004 and he’s no longer here as of October 2018. He was apart of the Family for 14 Years. There was a Hurricane in California back then and I guess there was something in that Rainwater that eventually made its way to Arizona. So even though we do feed our Cats and Dogs good water and canned food, they chose to drink the dirty muddy water outside which caused both our Dog who was with us ever since 2009 and our Cat who was with us ever since 2004 to both lay on their side breathing in a very erratic way. Our Dog was the first to go 2 days after they drank that water, our Cat lasted another 2 weeks but he eventually left us as well. Idk what was in that water but my other family had dead birds and dead livestock around their properties as well.

[@dipeshsinha4074]

R. I. P cute guy

[@lullil8356]

@@Spartan11117777 aww, I'm so sorry for your loss...

[@honeybobmarley1755]

I got a rehomed cat recently, unfortunately her previous owners decided to declaw her and now she is anxious af. It took me a while to make her feel comfortable at home. Please if you want a cat don't declaw it.

[@MrJO420]

Never declaw a cat, it’s part of their nature, idc about your furniture don’t get a cat if you can’t handle it. They need their claws!🤷🏻‍♂️

[@MotherPanda22]

My cat was pre-declawed as well and he does NOT like his paws touched

[@Katerramariee]

@@MotherPanda22 samee i got a rehomed cat and hes declawed too :( he hates having his paws touched and hes a little insecure because he falls sometimes when tries to jump on things

[@satanstaint2918]

@@MotherPanda22 my cat was also a declawed stray and her paws get sore and she lets me know and she likes to get them rubbed. I also put little socks on her paws because she picks up litter, and other things where her claws were. And she is just a freaking angel.

[@heatherlynn4652]

It's illegal pretty much everywhere else in the world. Wtf is wrong with the american veterinary association? Oh wait I know, they're greedy fcks

[@jamespisano1164]

Superb list. I actually learned something; "whisker sensitivity;" Fantastic!

[@Guessagain13]

Yes, Dirtyface will be getting a new dish.

[@mariaaskeland8460]

Thank you for sharing this. I hope Everybody see's it. 😇❤️🙏

[@Kahlessa]

My cats love belly rubs! They will flop over and look at me like “This belly isn’t going to rub itself”.

[@sarahkohlhagen9057]

Same here. And my boy loves to hold hands. Usually he gets on my belly and puts one of his paws over to my s/o so no one feels unappreciated. :D But it is always his choice and I never force him to cuddles.

[@YourMajesty143]

Same, my baby girl exposed her tummy and then rolls over like "don't forget my back".

[@AvangionQ]

Your cat trusts you. Usually, that invitation for a belly rub is a trap. 🐾

[@flyfast77]

No jus no ....mine listen to tje vid again

[@ambersgrace1]

Same here, I have two that love belly rubs but my third will scratch you if her belly is touched!

[@kee7374]

That clip was NOT declawing. Declawing is way more invasive

[@belindabush4149]

Yes it looked like someone just clipping nails which is fine

[@Lunaxoxo3333]

Oh God ,I got scared ,I thought trimming their claws is bad

[@iamacatanddoglover2884]

@@Lunaxoxo3333 declawing is cruel and dumb. But trimming your cats nails is completely ok even if your cat hates it. When I first got my kitten her nails were so sharp I got hurt every time I play with her

[@Jessikitty2020]

Declawing is hateful and evil.

[@Elanmorintedronai1]

@@Jessikitty2020 Yes, absolutely, but what they show in this clip is not declawing. Declawing is a surgical procedure.

[@katarinasydney7231]

Great information 😍 You should do a video about what is poisonous to cat & things to keep them away from outside & in your home.

[@qa4057]

I love these "Jaw dropping facts." Very well put together and informative with humor and humaneness.

[@katjones9074]

All of my animals are intuned to my stress. When I have an anxiety episode it leaves me fatigued so I will lay down. All 5 of them will join me and pile up all around me. I love them so much, and appreciate the concern they have for me.

[@kayesguineapigs]

Me too! Aren’t they the best?

[@rue-for-you-music]

Cats > any other anxiety treatments

[@TheAutisticOwl]

I was not planning on crying today.

[@katjones9074]

@@TheAutisticOwl well crying is always a good thing! Release is important!

[@iamacatanddoglover2884]

That’s when you know, your pets truly love you ❤️

[@annonescio202]

“Why do cats drink milk if it hurts them?” Why do we eat sugar, if we know it hurts us?

[@RikThunder33]

it doesn't...but as everything else, it's in the dosage.

[@pokeyerface]

@@RikThunder33 sugar has zero nutritional value, iritates the gut and weakens the immune system soo yeah it should be kept to a minimum...

[@pokeyerface]

@@melmcbride Sugar makes you fat but it doesn't make me fat, that is indeed a serious downside alot of people knew about without scientists...

[@leila.7754]

@@pokeyerface natural sugar isn’t. Added sugar is

[@gabrielcamiloanunciatodeol2566]

@@pokeyerface sugar is a great source of glucose. though

[@graceskate]

This video has confirmed that my cat isn’t normal lmao. He absolutely loves strong smelling things to the point where we have to stop him from rolling on the kitchen counter after it’s been bleached. When my hair was longer he used to wait for me to get out of the shower then jump up on my bed and curl up in my freshly shampooed hair and purr.

[@dmarcouxbeatty374]

Didn't know about the whisker one. Thank you!

[@ccpr15]

My baby girl loved being cradled like a baby. My boy definitely doesn’t like it and we respect that.

[@laurice8056]

ccpr15* It’s the same way with my two feline girls. And they both just tolerate one another. My baby girl is the Alfa cat, and she likes to cuddle up with me. But my other sweet girl likes to be caressed but not cuddled.

[@ccpr15]

@@laurice8056 aww I love how they each have different personalities and preferences. It makes them all the more lovable! 😻😻

[@aamsheerzabal7128]

For me it's the opposite, my boy likes to be treated like a baby, but my girl ain't having that.

[@kellywalls437]

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[@OldSkullInn]

My male sleeps on his back in the crook of my arm when I go to bed. Works for both of us, he's like a space heater I can sleep right beside.

[@StormsparkPegasus]

Another fun fact: cats reacting to things that (seemingly) aren't there, are often them hearing sounds that are far too high for us (or even dogs) to hear.

[@crayolaclouds2696]

Or GHOSTS

[@pickled_sausage]

He said exactky that on minute 10:00

[@StephLillibet]

I always say to mine when she does that to stop it coz you're freaking me out! Then I'm too scared to leave me room incase I bump into a ghost! I won't but the mind is a strange thing!!

[@SyonideClan]

Yep and that thing that my fiancée and I can’t see we have decided to name Gerald. Our cat’s little ghost friend

[@badidea6034]

What sounds would that be though? It can't be mice cause humans can hear those

[@leelanicole6638]

This was absolutely amazing

[@AnnaM32474]

One of my kitties is only a few months old and loves being held like a baby. My older kitten who’s less than a year only loves belly rubs🥰 They’re both very lovable and sweet!

[@hyperfixedandhopeless995]

They always depict declawing cats as trimming in these videos, which is actually good for some cats (especially if they don't have a scratching post to keep their claws in good condition, or are older) when declawing cats is actually a much more disturbing surgical procedure in which the base of the toes are actually removed (in part anyway) to prevent the claws from growing back at al. Trimming a cat's claws is not dangerous if done safely and by a professional groomer or a vet, but isn't necessary if your cat is active and healthy. I imagine they probably depict it the way they do here to avoid disturbing content, but it kinda makes it look like trimming is super harmful when it isn't.

[@user-li5cr6wv5b]

I didn't even know you can do that to a cat. I mean, you can see blood vessels through their claws, why would anyone in their right mind cut living pieces of his pet off? Why not chop off it's tail and shave the whiskers while you are at it.

[@impastabowl2328]

I my old cat before he died couldn’t control his claws very well any more because of age, and was always getting stuck with a claw and scratching up the furniture accidentally

[@BastiSitoLP]

In most countries (i.e. amost all of the EU) it is illegal and considered animal cruelty punishable by law. The declawing, not the trimming.

[@paulahik211]

I shudder just thinking about it.

[@Frankenzebra]

@@user-li5cr6wv5b and declawing can cause them to have litter box incidents, surely some potentially scratched up furniture is better than a house covered in cat pee and faeces

[@wowmageturtle15]

"cradling like a baby" 1:we had one cat that prefered to be on his back, cradled lol, he also loved his belly rubbed. 2:we also had another cat that liked to put his first legs around you shoulders, get his butt or back supported. kind of like how you'd carry a toddler. he also liked to try and suckle ear lobes lol

[@nitrocatofficial6939]

I had a cat that was infatuated with licking my armpit for some reason. I was a teenager at the time and if I was laying in bed she would come up to me, then bury her face in my armpit. strangest thing lol

[@_nails__4__life_477]

i have cat, Baby, and he loves being cradled belly rubs and being held like a toddler her walks up to me stands on his back legs and hits my with front paws till i pick him up and hes the biggest cuddler ever. but every other cat i know hates all that so id say theres exceptions but this video is how cats generally are

[@zadfoe]

@@nitrocatofficial6939 Its a pit

[@paulahik211]

My present cat loves his back by the base of the tail getting rubbed so much, he arches into it if you just put your hand over his back. He also likes to have his fur rubbed the wrong way.

[@Nothingtoseehereanyway]

My cat when she was a kitten would put her self in a cradle position and attack my hair. Now that she's a full grown adult she rolls over and waits for me to pet her, then she purrs like there's some sort of engine in her.

[@jpc3603]

Wonderful video focussing on a wonderful animal! 💜 We make the decision to home a cat so we owe it to them to make sure 'home' is as comfortable as possible for them 🙏🏼😊

[@FancyComedyOfficial]

Love this! Never knew they liked it warmer. What is the ideal temperature for a cat then??? When kitties are bored, they love Frame Your Feline. Check it out! Not only is it a cat superhighway but the design esthetic is pretty amazing! 😻

[@stpaulimdog]

The one about using a bowl with lower edges was quite helpful. I always wondered why they'd pull their food out onto the floor.

[@Christina_320]

Yea same here

[@bethany5882]

Anyone know if dogs have this issue too? My dog will pull food out of his bowl then walk away a few steps to eat it

[@human-excrement]

@@bethany5882 no, im pretty sure its only for cats.

[@Sanquinity]

@@human-excrement Yea it's just for cats.

[@TurboSilke]

Yeah, that one was new to me too.

[@afterthestorm221]

Thanks for telling me about whiskers stress I always wondered why my cats never ate the food at the very bottom of the bowl! Definitely have to switch to a flat plate My kitties thank you!

[@stephrashid6513]

Yeah I've wondered that about my little girl cat too😅 I always wondered why she used to leave food at the bottom and drag other bits out to eat. She's got a very wide bowl now and she finishes her food without a problem

[@franciscalovesyah]

That's probably the reason why my cats use his claw to grab the food at the very bottom

[@NecrosAcolyte]

A slightly curved saucer is best. Helps them eat without compressing their whiskers

[@NecrosAcolyte]

@@CyberchaoX those make the food go stale. Stop being stupid and lazy and take proper care of your animal

[@TheMarikatt]

Me too! She eats it up after a while, but she can go long without touching the last bit.

[@davee.9906]

I was happy to see I've been treating my kittens right. But thanks for the knowledge.

[@christianebourdon3054]

Very informative!

[@capturesbysree_]

My cat used to make me slide her on the floor. She'll keep meowing and when I do it once she'll come back and lie down in the same place and meow as if she's asking me to do it again.

[@princezzpuffypants6287]

That's so cute!! I have a cat who likes to jump and slide across a stack of magazines. I tried wrangling them into a box and he cried until I stacked them back up for him...

[@capturesbysree_]

@@princezzpuffypants6287 Naughty cat 😂❤

[@flyfast77]

How exactly did it "make you" do that!?!?! Smdh🤦‍♂️💩🤦‍♀️🤦comment

[@capturesbysree_]

@@flyfast77 If you have a cat (or any pet, for that matter) you'll know his/her habits. You'll know what they'll want you to do. They communicate through gestures, not words. It's like how a mom knows what her baby wants through the baby's gestures, and instincts.

[@martins_alternate_universe6783]

Don't fall for it, she's just manipulating you. Next thing you know, she'll have you driving her to the airport!

[@synndarella]

Cats dont hate laser pointers! Mine comes by me and hints by looking at the floor for it everyday. They love them and they are aware that thier human controls it and theyre good at letting u know theyre in the mood to play with it.

[@guskuratlejr9228]

Well said!

[@kan-zee]

You said it , Right !! My cat loves her lazer toy....she knows when she has had enough, and has no problem letting us know as well.

[@Zenn3k]

Yup, my cat does this as well, begs me to play, looks at the ground, when I pick up the toy, she looks at the ground again and gets ready to chase, she 100% knows I control it and wants me to play with her.

[@Hels_Angels]

Totally 👍👍👍

[@AquilaCat]

True! Mine will bite the wrist handle on my laser pointer and drag it to wherever I am when she wants to play with it

[@SuperSecretAgentNein]

Great vid bud, hey can you make a similar video but for cats to watch? I need my cat to understand why I don’t appreciate him randomly not covering a poop in the litter box or walking over me at three in the morning.

[@xrossplayxino]

Gotta say I'm so not a cat person but I found this video quite educational. Thanks!

[@coreybrown9527]

D: i could never give up on my cat, hes like my best friend.

[@MonteLeeMyPOV]

Exactly!

[@Shadow-wt8xh]

My cat bruiser(thats his name) WAS my dearest friend and son until yesterday.. He died at 5 sonething and I didn't know it until today because I wanted to pet him and let him shove his head into my neck like always then i realized he was missing and then dad went out with a shovel and i heard him use the shovel thats when i realized it. I have been crying on and off all day So now i have to start over with a mini version of him (a new kitten i named bruiser Jr. When he was alive, now that he he is gone its new name will be bruiser)

[@orin734]

Declawing is not trimming nails. Why the video showing nail trimming as declawing

[@honeybobmarley1755]

Monetization...

[@belindabush4149]

I know so misleading

[@wendylynn7058]

Maybe they were trying to show you what to do instead of declawing? Maybe I'm just naive LOL

[@nutcracker108]

@@wendylynn7058 lol no you make the most sense.

[@Busha69]

@@wendylynn7058 or maybe they just simply didn't want to show declawing.....

[@Figboy]

Very spot on list! My cat is one of the few weirdos that loves to have her belly rubbed, however! I was very surprised, considering that it's one of the big things I hear about cats hating, and it's true that other cats I've met are not fans. But my little chonker loves it lol Also, who would blow in a cat's face? Like, why? XD XD

[@admthrawnuru]

"your cat wants fresh food.. reduce portion size" My cat, catching even the slightest glimpse of the bottom of her bowl: "yooooowl! Are you trying to starve me? Fill that up!"

[@paminology6622]

Kevin is very gentle and very sensitive. We communicate using eyes contact. When I cried, he used his paw to wipe my tears.

[@AyeshaKhan-uy2io]

How true...me and my cats do communicate thru eye contact...and my fav one does put her paw on my forehead if i get sick..lov em to death

[@IDKZZ1]

The same paws that were in the litter box 🤣🤣

[@AyeshaKhan-uy2io]

@@IDKZZ1 lolllzz....:)sad u r so ignorant..firstly cats r super clean animals...secondly our lov for thm overshadows anything and everything

[@IDKZZ1]

@@AyeshaKhan-uy2iook Karen it was a joke, people these days are so serious and sensitive 🙄

[@paminology6622]

@@IDKZZ1 yeah, true 😑 but my cat litter box is cleaned twice a day.

[@Hungergamesnerd25217]

My cat eats her food off the floor and when the video got to the part about whisker fatigue, she turned around and stared at me like she was hinting that that's why she does it.

[@shantanubhow]

now does she act normally?

[@PafMedic]

I Literally Started Feeding Mine From a Saucer Yesterday,and That Was The Problem

[@paulahik211]

*snort* I believe it.

[@Nothingtoseehereanyway]

My dog clementine always did that and her whiskers weren't even that long and they didn't rub against the bowl. We still don't know why she did it.

[@ineskim3635]

Melhor apresentação&informacao sobre burn-out que ouvi ate agora. Muitissimo obrigada pelo seu excelente trabalho e dedicação!

[@mudden]

Regarding cats and low temperature. We live on a farm in Sweden and our two cats love playing around outside in the snow during the winter. Maybe some breeds can handle cold and freezing temperatures better than other? They are usually outside several hours a day in the winter, although they sleep and eat inside the house 😊

[@RebekahR213]

I don't know about the lazer pointer. When my cat hears me just pick it up she is ready to run! All my cats adore the flying red light.

[@megeru9074]

I agree! I think lasers are still a great toy. The only problem is they don‘t get a reward after the chase, so I like to hide treats around and then get her to chase the laser and find them, and it‘s a win win. She gets to burn energy and get super amped up for the hunt, and she also "catches prey" and is totally satisfied :)

[@lauratumblety5205]

Mine too. All I have to say...mikey..where's the dot and he is up and running towards the back door to race out across the lawn, great bonding time...everynight..even in snow!

[@flavoredmints8094]

WAIT SAMEEEEE OMG IF YOU BARELY MOVE IT MY CAT COMES RUNNING FROM THR OTHER SIDE OF THE HOUSE READY TO ATTACK!

[@PafMedic]

I Agree,My Eldest Cat Knew When The Sound Of That Keychain Hit The Stone Mantle,She Was Up And Looking For It

[@jessicaannmaynard5524]

Same! As soon as I pick it up my cats come running and they constantly look between me and the laser. They literally hint that they want to play. My cats are outside garden cats who get brought in on night times so whenever I want to get them inside I just shake the laser toy and they come running in and I don’t always use it when they are all in and I think that’s more harsher than allowing them to play with the laser but they get treats after so all is forgiven. One of my cats is quite smart and has somehow taught herself to track the beam back and forth so if she loses it she looks at the pointer and follows the beam to find it again

[@yoavravid7893]

I never knew that cold temperatures were a human behaviour.

[@michaelakindley9644]

Knew?

[@SilveryBlue1010]

😂😂

[@martins_alternate_universe6783]

Maybe just because some people keep their air conditioning too cool during the summer, when it might be more comfortable to humans but not to cats.

[@Phalxxx]

Oh, I've certainly gotten 'cold temperature' behavior from a human after saying the wrong thing.

[@dekutree64]

lol, my cat seems to think so. When it's below freezing, he stays indoors but sits bunched up facing the door and looks at me like he wants me to turn the heat up outside.

[@togowireless9133]

Good info 👍👍

[@joshuabevins8244]

That citrus smell thing is why I wipe my cables and cords in lemon scented soap

[@philiponeill6903]

Some of this is complete crap. For a start, clipping a cat's claws (as shown in the video) is NOT the same as declawling. Secondly, using a laser pointer is not *teasing* the cat; it's interactive play, and cats love it. My cat will meow at me and paw at the laser pointer until I shine it for her, and we'll spend the next half hour with her chasing it all over the house and meowing for more when I get sick of it.

[@themaskedstallion]

I agree man. I agree.

[@matthewadams8294]

I bought one of those cat statues that have a laser pointer built in. It's my cats God lol

[@masmainster]

Exactly right.

[@jssiewu]

i agree, all cats are different but you don’t think they would show the horrible sight of a stressed cat with a part of their knuckles torn out would you, they explained what is was in the video, so you don’t need to get too anxious about that

[@GenetMJF]

Yes. I was confused why they were showing just nail cutting bc that's not declawing. Tho I don't even cut cat's nails bc I dont see the need of that either.

[@83fleafan]

Yeah... My cat LOVES being "cradled like a baby"... When I got her as a kitten, the first time I held her she moved on her back in my arms and fell asleep. Now, 7 years later and ever since, when I hold her on her back she nuzzles my beard and purrs like a damn diesel engine.

[@somethung8188]

I mean, you have to take videos like this not to blanket for every single cat but just as a general precaution. Cats are individual animals and have their own comfort and likes and dislikes. Also when cats are climatized to something especially when they're very young as a kitten they're definitely more likely to like something different when they get older than lets say they were an adult cat you had picked up from a shelter.

[@deekay5992]

If your cat trusts you so much as to expose their belly to you, the credit goes to you as their owner! Again, if they stake their claim on you by sitting on you, that's another feather in your cap!

[@Abyszy]

I remember when my cousin brought their dog over to our house and they put their dog next to our cat and our cat slapped the dog and taught the dog a new self defense trick lol

[@simplykryptic2474]

the cat at 5:42 is like "haha Im in danger!"

[@mplovecraft]

Everyone is an individual. One of my cats would roll over on his back and expose his belly - and aggressively attack any hand that tried to touch it, while another love to get belly rubs and would take any chance to ask for it. Treat any animal that you don't know with respect.

[@Super_Nova739]

I had a cat that liked belly rubs, but not for too long, while the rest wouldn't let you touch their bellies at all. Like you said, each cat is an individual. Cats show their belly as a sign of trust, and some actually don't mind having it rubbed on top of that.

[@KaiKai2thousand]

Sometimes I put my cat on my shoulder and gently dance with him to soft music. He seems to love it

[@DragonZerul]

Probably only with you though let's be honest. He trusts and loves you

[@boredouttamymindrn2703]

That's adorable 💘

[@MovieJunkeeReviews84]

Mine loves it too and purrs for a bit... Once he starts to move his head around I know he's had enough.

[@hyd3979]

awww cute

[@noelj3176]

sounds like a shoulder cat (yes there's actually a name for them) its pretty common kzbin.info/www/bejne/hXKql6ttmqdmnaM ///4:24

[@internationalentertainment6906]

Thank you 💕💕💕💕💕💕

[@Zalibidas]

the stomach thing i think is dependent on the cat . my cat molly rolls over and expects belly rubs. starts pawing the air whenever i do and looks so relaxed lol. my other hates it though. she likes to give ME attention but hates receiving it. she sleeps on my back when i sleep.

[@AFCManUk]

I've known several cats who absolutely LOVE a belly rub! Granted, they've all been female cats, and you'd only rub them lightly, but they loved it, to the point of purring so much, they were drooling!

[@MrTubularGlucose]

My cat gave birth to two litters and both times during and after pregnancy she'd come to me for belly rubs.

[@alainacginger]

My female kitten will scream at me for belly rubs. She also chases me and cuts me off and flops down on the floor for a belly rub.

[@chrisredfield6274]

My male cat demands belly rubs on a daily basis. He literally rolls over and displays his belly and let's me pet him for 5 to 10 minutes while he makes air biscuits

[@kcxkes]

how cute. mine actually loves being cradled like a baby lol

[@scottleonard8949]

My boy cats beg for belly rubs!

[@CombustibleCake]

i love when my cat lays down on his side with his belly towards me. it’s so cute. he just flops down like “we’re having a good time. i feel safe here with you” i usually feed him the same time as my own breakfast and dinner and he finishes his food first so he’ll come sit next to me. i wonder if he’s watching over me to make sure i’m safe while i eat

[@jakemoeller7850]

Being that I enjoy cooler temperatures, that is now something that will be kept in mind for my older cat.

[@usernamehere3921]

9:39 meanwhile my cat casually sleeping while I playing doom on max volume

[@stephaniehanley1016]

There’s an outdoor cat that visits my kitties at the backdoor window sometimes. We call him our cats secret boyfriend Haha

[@teaser452]

There’s a cat that lives on my street that comes to hang out with my cats lol

[@aknarxus]

There are two neighborhood black cats, one longhair and the other shorthair, that my cat regular hangs out with. Not all cats are solitary. I used to have 5 cats, only 2 were from the same litter, and all 5 would sleep together, all curled or piled around each other like my friends’ rats do. They followed each other around and played all day. They were also of 3 different ages - so, every cat is different, just like not all dogs are pack animals and will prefer to be the only dog, and sometimes the only pet, in the house.

[@spark_6710]

Thank you so much for telling people not to declaw them !!! 👍👍👍💜💜💜🥁🐉🎵🎤🎶💕💞

[@briannaharper8901]

Yes I hate that 😫.

[@ILI171]

yes declawing is cruel thank you for saying that

[@spark_6710]

@@briannaharper8901 Hi ! I am so glad that you feel the same ! I have no doubt ,it'll soon be illegal everywhere to declaw cats ! Thank you so much for your reply ! Please stay safe ! Lots of hugs to you from L.A.!( I am Japanese ).😻👍💜💜💜🍛🥁😂🎵🎤🎶💕💞

[@spark_6710]

@@ILI171 Hello ! I am so happy to hear you feel the same !!! And apparently many do feel so nowadays ! Poor cats in the past had to go through w/ the ordeals ,so cruel !! Thank you so much for your reply ! And please stay safe ! I am sure declawing cats will soon be the past thing ! It'll be illegal everywhere in the world !!! Lots of hugs are being sent to you from L.A. ( I am Japanese who has been living in California for over 3 decades ) !👍💖💜💜💜🥁🐉🎵🎤🎶😻💕💞

[@briannaharper8901]

@@spark_6710 oh thank u so much, u stay safe also and happy new year😊🥳 (from America).

[@kristinreynolds5383]

Great info..now I'll make a video on all the things my cat does that drives me crazy!

[@zam6877]

Thanks for this. All cats salute you!

[@jamiehuff6164]

I would rather be shredded to pieces by my furbaby than ever declaw her 🥰♥️

[@mchamber366]

You do know that you have a 3rd option there right ?! Lol

[@bluiessa2022]

@@mchamber366 trimming? yeah you can do that, it wont completely hurt the cat they just wont like it, but i dont like to do that to my cats and im fine with getting small cuts that I cant feel. Real problem is those teeth of theirs...

[@mchamber366]

@@bluiessa2022 get a cat muzzle lol

[@Werrf1]

The handful of scratch marks on my hands and legs are a source of pride for me. As are my four happy and healthy cats!

[@livingwaterz0786]

Trimming is an option but after trimming Make sure too keep an eye on the claws for atleast 4 or 5 weeks too make sure they dont Become ingrown. Trimming is actually pretty harmless other then the cat being a little discomfortable with it but other then that its fine.

[@MalO.ver1.0.x]

About cradling, belly rubs, strong smells etc.: as with everything I think it has to do with the individual itself. For example, while my cat didn't like it to be touched anywhere *near* the belly, even though she presented herself in that fashion towards me very often, the cat of my sister LOVED it. If a cat presents your belly it means that they trust you 100%, this can even be observed by Tigers and other (large) cats in captivity. Overall the video is well made.

[@toniapeers8479]

Two of my cats love the smell of bleach, they would sprawl all over and slobber everywhere, to the point I have to lock them out of the area I'm cleaning, doors etc. 🖤

[@justtypesomethingrandom4662]

@@toniapeers8479 made me laugh 😃

[@SirFloofy001]

6:40 i got my first cat from my neighbor who had a cat that had kittens, the day before they moved out they had given out their kittens to anyone who would take them except for one which they wanted to keep but couldn't. At the last second they gave her to me and she grew up into an adult and became very closely connected to me. Well one day the original owners were able to move back into the area and wanted her back (politely, they didn't demand her back they asked nicely if there was any way i could part with her, they loved her and hated that they had to give her up) I gladly gave her back (i did and do miss her but i know shes happy) because i had taken in 2 stray cats by that time (one was hit by a car that nearly severed one of her paws and the other one just walked up to me in a parking lot and started rubbing on me and omfg he was the biggest softie sweetheart you have ever seen) so i gave her back to them. When i brought her over to their place her normal happy outgoing personality completely disappeared and she was so terrified that she didn't even try to run or hide she just completely buried her face into a corner of the couch and refused to move. We responded by placing her in their bedroom and closing the door most of the way giving her plenty of hiding places and peace and quiet to adjust to the new place without feeling trapped (door was open enough for her to walk in and out if she choose to). A week later we discovered my male cat had gotten her pregnant and she gave birth to 5 healthy kittens hence why she was so absolutely terrified in this new house. Now when i had all three cats i made sure to keep my male separate from my females whenever they were in heat (this was at the start of rona so lots of restrictions and in my town it was very difficult to schedule two spays and a neuter so i had them fully intact for 4 months) i guess this particular time she showed 0 signs of being in heat, my male showed 0 signs of being interested, and my females personality and the way she acted did not change at all plus she had no visible signs of pregnancy. Long story short nobody had any idea she was pregnant, moving her at that time was horrible for her stress levels and i feel absolutely horrid for what i unknowingly put her through. Luckily my toph is a tough girl so she ended up pulling through just fine and is happier then ever. Long story short whenever a cat is exposed to new territory suddenly it stresses them out because they spend their entire lives living with a near constant sense of safety and when that safety is suddenly removed cats go into full panic mode. Now my male cat Salem (completely black cat) couldnt care less, as long as i was near him he was happy, he liked to sleep in my lap and sit on my shoulder, even slept under the blanket with me in my bed. If he was awake he was near or on me somewhere, loved being held. That cat was the most laid back chill creature that has ever lived and the day he passed away destroyed me. I stopped functioning for a whole week after that and my life has never been the same since.

[@javent5531]

Boy am I glad for this video, I will avoid my human behaviours such as "whisker fatigue", "vet clinics", "low temperatures" and "an enclosed litter box".

[@ririeranggasari]

I just realize i'm a cat

[@killherqueen]

HAHAHAHA

[@saayyyheyyyyyy3]

hhhhhhahahaha

[@izmizcha955]

Nice

[@noemistephanie93]

Lol

[@martins_alternate_universe6783]

Well, when you're done on the Internet, would you please go catch that damn mouse that's been hiding in the cabinet?!

[@bingin15]

Oh.. the one about cats being depressed cuz they are separated from their owners is so sad

[@Mimi_FAH]

ikr I would never wanna leave my cats and never wanted to and never will

[@deekay5992]

Oh, they stop eating! It can be a problem to make this loyal friend get over his master's death! Who says cats are selfish & don't love their owners!

[@TrudyPatootie]

5:15 *Uh is that milk in that dish?* 😂

[@saintjynr]

"do YOU like a rush of air in your face?" ... yeah

[@WriterGirl90]

And now I'm crying over the poor cats that get abandoned...my cat was actually abandoned at a shelter by being left on the shelter's doorstep overnight. Luckily we went to volunteer on his first day and it was love at first sight for both of us. He's currently snoozing on an office chair in the same room as me.

[@gregnixon1296]

Our two cats came from a rescue agency that found them as kittens abandoned in the parking lot of a strip mall.

[@themudpit621]

@Mygenericlookz aww

[@LeroOfTheKodiak]

My Leif was adopted at our animal shelter, and when he came in was apparently feral. He's always been super sweet with me, albeit when he gets excited he nips, and sometimes a little too hard lol

[@blackqweenmars]

One day we were outside of the shelter and someone just left their cat sitting outside in a crate☹️

[@crybabyjoygamingejmgaming7636]

Wow, I learned some things I wasn't supposed to do with my cat thinking it was okay. Thank you so much! I will pay attention to these things and come back to watch this video over and over from time to time to make sure I remember these tips. I have a mental illness and this cat I have is an emotional support animal prescribed by my doctor and I want to make sure I take good care of it since he has been helping me a lot and made me happier. Thank you.

[@kathygraham6251]

good for you, the more responsive you are to them the more enjoyable they are as pets

[@mythicalcane7935]

I am thinking about getting a cat (or 2) and I watch ALL THE CAT VIDEOS IN THE PLANET OF KZbin, for the SAKE of a cat's GOOD and SAFE life.

[@crybabyjoygamingejmgaming7636]

@@kathygraham6251 yes, I love mine better than I love myself. My cat is an emotional support animal for me who I have a mental illness and my cat has helped me a lot I got an amazing connection with him like I never had before. So I want to take care of him so well in gratitude for what he has been done and keep doing in my life. So I am learning and want to keep learning how to take care of him the best way possible. Thank you.

[@kelceyeverett3839]

Some of what they said doesn't always matter. Some cats love being picked up and held. And changes are a part of life you can't just avoid them. So always pay attention to what your cat likes not what they say

[@thereciter4389]

Cat's hate cradling and belly rubs My Big Ol Baby Cat: Disregard those. 🤦🏾‍♂

[@colinchesbrough5772]

Man, I've been doing everything on this list. That explains a lot

[@mysterycharm03]

every cat is different thats why they are mysterious. Some can act as friendly as dogs, some can be a little bit snotty. But one real fact is that, cats will always love their humans.

[@lunarcorpse]

As long as you don't betray their trust they will love you. Cats are very much like teenagers. Dogs are toddlers and puppies are babies. It took a long time to get my cat Jade to trust me enough to sleep in my bed with me. It took over 4 years, but it was well worth the wait. I couldn't even get her to lay down when she wanted pets. I wanted her to enjoy petting while she was resting. She seems a lot happier. She even sleeps on top of me now. She was always so timid. She's so much more comfortable with me being around her. I'm glad she isn't scared anymore.

[@nathanhill9521]

I recently got a new liter box, and I had the same thought about the enclosed space. But the second I put the box down with litter in it, my cat jumped in and did her business. She seems to actually like the new enclosed box more than the old, open box.

[@123canadagirl]

Mine like enclosed boxes too. Works for me snd them

[@QuakerMC]

Yeah I don't think this applies to all cats, and it might depend on the quality of the litter box. I bought one of my cats an enclosed litter box as a backup to the open one she'd always used, and I don't think she's touched the open one ever since. My other cat seems to strongly prefer open litterboxes though

[@ticklord]

@@QuakerMC I think it really depends on how they feel in the home. A cat that is more skittish or easily startled may prefer an open litterbox to make sure there's nothing waiting for them while they're vulnerable. While a cat who is pretty confident in the space may prefer an enclosed space because it feels more relaxing to be vulnerable in a "hiding" spot so to speak

[@QuakerMC]

@@ticklord That makes sense, but it actually ended up being the opposite. The cat that prefers the enclosed litter box is by far the more skittish of the two. I think it's for the same reason cats like boxes and small hiding spots in general; small spaces might make them feel less trapped and more protected

[@ShalntBeKillStreak]

What weird is my cat is the easy to deal with versus other cats at the vet, groomers and at home. But I'm gonna try that cat nip idea with his crate when going to and from the vets and groomers. His complaining in the crate just makes me feel bad. He's easy to handle but I don't like hearing him complaining. :( I just want him to feel even more comfortable lol. Gotta give my appreciation for his easy going attitude. Thanks for the tips and tricks!

[@samanthajones1044]

The hair dryer at the end, every time I would dry my hair one of my cats would come into the bathroom and insist they get blow dried too lol And the other one would meow in a demanding way until I actually picked it up and carried it like a baby and once I did that for about ten minutes it was happy 🙄🤣🤦🏼‍♀️