8 Things Cats HATE!

Are there things that are universal turn-offs for all cats? Every cat is an individual, but, short answer? Yes. Take a look at this list and then, armed with the the physical, mental and evolutionary inner workings of your cat, you can be proactive instead of waiting for him or her to say, “get that away from me!!”
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[@em-jaytaylor6743]

Hates coffee. Yet insists (via tapping on the arm) on smelling fresh cup of coffee each morning. Is equally disgusted by it every single day.

[@joannahimes-murphy6897]

YES!!! My cats too! All three of them---in fact, all the cats I ever had...I promise

[@serenathomas568]

Ok had to comment - thanks for the laugh out loud moment! I can visualise the cat lip curled disgust !

[@jeanneamos9365]

I've got 1 that loves coffee smell. Has to smell the grounds every time I make coffee. Even tries to eat it.

[@mordecaiissad8529]

My cat does this with apples and nuts. She demands smelling it every time I eat them (almost every day) and will equally hate it each time. I feel like she doesn't really trust me that that is in deed what I'm eating and I'm sneak eating something

[@monochromeintechnicolor5036]

You too, eh?

[@matthewwesson9585]

Hey say I been wanting to tell you something. So I did 5 years in prison. I found your show and I lived it. I would watch your show everyday even on reruns. Once I got out I wanted to get a cat and show him love like you show them. 7 years now I been out I adopted 3 cats and make a cat room full of things they love. I have never had any of my cars attack me all love and I did what you said and they are amazing. Thank Mr Jackson 😺🐈💞😺

[@matildawilliams9194]

I have 2 cats and made them a cat room. Their favorite things are food and boxes lol. Congratulations on 7 years of freedom. Good job!

[@bullishbearwhisperer4503]

Good on you! Everyone deserves love and affection cats and humans!

[@The_Lion_And_The_Lamb]

God bless you & your fur babies ❤️

[@melaniefogarty858]

This is a good story! It's wonderful that you can give love and receive it back from your feline companions! Undoubtedly, this is a form of therapy for you! Hope you're doing well and that you never go back to an incarcerated life!

[@flatlogicinheaven7291]

I hope you and your furry loved ones have many more blessed days in the company of each other. It's beautiful to hear you have such a wonderful loving family to cherish 😸❤️

[@ABlackCountryWoman]

#4: DO NOT rearrange furniture! hahaha My cats have been TRAUMATIZED for weeks because the sofa is in the wrong place! haha

[@antares8476]

My friends rearranged the living room due to having guests over. Their cat was like: Are you serious? And was shooting daggers at them xD

[@stereomois]

This is the one thing my cat does not seem to mind and adapts quickly. However, haven't moved the litter box since she arrived, that will be some drama.

[@junni_002]

@@stereomoismy cat loves her litter box in the corner she will not go if you put it some place else lol

[@path4061]

​@@stereomoiswhat has worked for my cats was setting up the new litter box in the new location first and waiting a couple weeks before I take down the one that I wanted to move. (Only if your cat is sensitive to environment changes, I've had some that don't seem to care as long as it is cleaned regularly)

[@starseed8809]

They don't like changes! Mine used to stay next to the weeds or whatevér I cut down while doing gardening. She wanted no changes 😂😂

[@arkturomeda8617]

My cat hates when our guests stay longer than his bedtime 😂

[@feelthejoy]

My parents’ cat will STARE guests down until they leave if it’s after his bedtime lol

[@marionwoodward5186]

I had a child like that.😊

[@lfcvipers]

My cat loves new people smells and touches everyone 😭😭

[@HonesTeaBeauTea]

Thats adorable

[@SachelleCambria]

Lol.

[@bribri8785]

Cats hate closed doors and the idea there’s rooms they’re not allowed in. 😂😂😂

[@dfrankl41]

especially when it comes to the toilet… they want privacy when They go… but don’t you even Think about it… lol..🤣

[@dalewilson4446]

Amen to that!

[@carolhepler4566]

They're always on the wrong side of that door!

[@cheyennes7681]

@@dfrankl41 my simease likes it when I watch his back in his toilet but he is a weirdo lol

[@cdc3]

It's not the forbidden room, it's the words "not allowed". Not in their lexicon...

[@madethistocomment727]

"Cats hate a dirty toilet" "Cats hate loud sounds" "Cats hate strong smells" "Cats hate chaos" So I'm a cat

[@RjeanUrah]

Most people can easily fit into animal characteristics 😏 Some behave like dogs, some like cats.

[@jewelawest2332]

Me too!

[@sarahgilbert8036]

And cats want their personal bubble. I'm a kitty too.

[@h1r086]

And clothes feel restrictive.

[@metalcatmom5891]

Me too. People cats unite!

[@bethanydee1920]

Here's maybe a tip for someone who has a cat like mine that actually really hated traveling in the car. I started taking a music CD I play at home and played that CD in the car when we went to the vet. She calmed down immediately.

[@elgatochurro]

I got the cat to relax by REALLY turning on the heat, they love the heat. Then I would pet them in the passenger seat, hold em down. But really the heat is their favorite

[@kendrickdonnelly]

My cat definitely has a favorite song

[@banannaomi]

yes!! i first discovered this with Beyoncé. 🥺 she calms right down, even sleeps. i make sure to have the volume pretty low, but music is a must. and my baby has good taste.

[@donnastarr1038]

I got "music for cats" and she really likes it.

[@shotwench2210]

Things I've learned, I share a lot of traits with cats. I, too, prefer quiet and routine. 😂

[@MsKitty-st1yv]

Me too. I am so cat-like that my friends years ago started calling me "Kitty" and to this day, it has stuck & holds true. :>)

[@Johnywang1]

Fr . All I wanna do is lay in the sunlight and stare at birds

[@Wanessie]

Our cats love smelling everything, including things they HATE. So they'll cheerfully go investigate our coffee cups, freshly cut onions, citrus fruits etc, give it a sniff - bleh- and wander off. As if to check "do I still hate this? Yes, yes I do."

[@mordecaiissad8529]

My girl does this too. Daily. She will demand to smell a lemon one more time just in case

[@virginiaconnor8350]

How about cucumbers?

[@GENNi0606]

Exactly! LOL Even the tastiest people food! ACK! MURDERER!!!!

[@firebellymel5557]

I always let our cat engage by let him smell everything we chop, drink eat etc. he loves it

[@rexluminus9867]

Than just move out or give away your cat.Stupid.?☝️🤪

[@araasis3239]

My dogs aren't even MY dogs anymore. They belong to the cats now. I'm serious. They sleep together, play together and overall just enjoy eachother's company. The dogs practically helped raise them and I love watching them grow as a pack.

[@candyaddict111]

LOOOOL so funny omg

[@janestoll4870]

My Maine Coon female mothered my 3 dogs. She made sure their faces were clean and ready to start their day.

[@maryjanebrosofske1406]

That's precious babies GodBlessYou ♡

[@animaljustice7774]

Nothing wrong with that

[@robmcgowan4034]

I currently don't have a cat or dog per living in an upstairs condo in hot temp L.A. In the early-late 2000's my cat would lick the Boston Terrier as they would lie down together for long periods of time together.

[@cathyhere7015]

I’m laughing so hysterically that I nearly peed my pants: “Cats are actually control freaks, and dogs represent chaos.” You’re a friggin’ genius 😂

[@ashleytaylor6264]

I'm a truck driver, my little munchkin kitty nightshade loves riding in the 18 wheeler with me. She was a rescue at 6 weeks old. And I acclimated her to it when she was young. She doesn't mind riding because she isn't crated, she just lounges on the floor, or the seat. If in the rig on the bed😂😂

[@ronnie8984]

My cat is so fascinated with the litter box cleaning process. She insists on watching me clean it every day, and will sit through the whole monthly deep cleaning process. It makes me laugh

[@carollynch8319]

She wants to make sure you clean her litter box to HER exacting standards. 😂

[@juliaweber212]

Lol

[@missreds88]

Same for my kitten! He just stays and watches. I bet he's thinking "What does she do with all that poop "

[@bwktlcn]

Lol, my cat sits there, watching me scoop the litter box and trying to rake things back out of the scoop. He looks at me, so concerned, and you know he’s thinking, “WTH is wrong with Mom!? She’s stealing our poop!”

[@a.m.7015]

Mine too and go in immediately after I’m done lol

[@melodyszadkowski5256]

You forgot "people who post cat videos as being "funny" when any clip shows a frightened or angry cat, especially if they were deliberately provoked."

[@Brookesk1977]

I hate those kinds of videos too! And ones that show kittens falling off of things!

[@beverlyhollenbeck3406]

god i detest vids with terrified cats!

[@microsoftpainenthusiast8096]

Yeah, when cats cry in fear or do battle meows and people are like “kitty is making funny noises/talking” 🤬

[@tuxedonix2884]

Thank you!!!!!!!$ they are not funny

[@tsunamis82]

These vids got the thumbs down from me

[@PoetofHateSpeech]

As a kid, we had a dog and cat that loved each other. The cat trusted my dog so much, he helped her give birth to her litter of kittens. Licking and cleaning them when they came out and would guard the kittens when she wanted a break...I remember he used to gently pick up the kittens and return them to the mother cat when she wanted them.

[@sylvieboucher9266]

Ah! SO cute!❤

[@PoetofHateSpeech]

@sylvieboucher9266 He was a beautiful dog who, unfortunately, passed away horribly because of my horrible father 😭

[@juliapiekarska3535]

@@PoetofHateSpeechi am so sorry

[@PoetofHateSpeech]

@juliapiekarska3535 It's life. Unfortunately, there's horrible people out 😩

[@sylvieboucher9266]

I am sorry for your loss.

[@makuahine_anya3759]

6:36 me because I have depression and autism, and my cat is one of the few things that calms me down, gives me purpose, and motivates me to take care of myself so I can take care of her.

[@kailuvkats]

real! cats are like autism buddies fr, my cat is great for me too and the tism

[@bettyand42]

me too! i'm autistic and bipolar and caring for a cat is essential for being able to take care of myself and plan for my future

[@ChairmanMeow1]

I think cats are great because they give you something to care for. Something besides yourself. I think thats really important.

[@nikovz4719]

😂😂 well damn

[@ahabduennschitz7670]

You dont have depression, you just love to pitty yourself

[@heathervannuil4835]

My cat loves to play “tag”… meaning she chases me across the house and then I chase her. It’s her favorite thing!

[@mariatou3916]

Mine too!!!

[@esaedromicroflora1247]

also try to run and hide, mine love it

[@peaches44]

Same! I love playing it with my cat

[@dianeflanary1962]

My Angus loves to do same.😆

[@peaches44]

@@dianeflanary1962 omg you named your cat Angus? So cute! 😂 I know a cat named "coleslaw", I love food names for animals

[@karly.asshhh]

My cats HATE closed doors but when I open the door they just walk away lol

[@darciayur]

Mine too. they howl at the door, and I'm trying to sleep. lol

[@mickj9203]

I think this falls into the "chaos" category. The door impedes their movement and access to you. So opening the door calms them down because they can reach you

[@TheOBOM]

I think that this is just making shure that the door CAN still be opened and thei're not confined in any way.

[@fangsuigetsu5]

Fr lmao, gotta love them tho🖤

[@MissyQ12345]

Closed doors are against all cat rules.

[@realdreamz8124]

As an introvert and first time cat owner, I love my cat ❤

[@CozmoNurse]

I had a cat who absolutely LOVED riding in the car, but not in the carrier. She would look out the front window, the back window, climbing around... she just had the best time!

[@Barbara-kg9db]

I think thats called panic?

[@megan5867]

With my kids, I always use "would you like it if someone did that to you?" So, "would you like it if you were on your way to the bathroom and someone picked you up and carried you to the living room to hug you?" Or "would you like it if someone got right up in your face with a toy?" Chances are, if YOU wouldn't like it, your cat sure as he'll isn't going to like it! Respect is really all it boils down to. They deserve the same respect and boundaries that we expect.

[@Khaleesi_Of_Kittens]

Word.

[@jennym007]

YES. Cats are not toys, they are members of the family and deserve respect. I admire the way you’re bringing up your children 😊👍🏼💕

[@mjreikiriot3302]

Well-put, Megan!

[@monermccarthy7198]

Right on Megan !

[@Sanquinity]

Yup. I respect my cat's autonomy for the most part, and make her respect mine as well. For instance if she doesn't want to be picked up, she doesn't get picked up. Likewise if I don't want her on my lap, she's not going to be able to "force" her way on my lap. She can sleep/sit anywhere, but knows that 2 places are mine first and foremost. Them being my bed and my desk chair at my pc. (She sometimes tests me on this but I stay consistent and will be a bit forceful if she won't move from these 2 spots. :p) Whenever I need her to move from a spot or my lap I always pet her a little first so she can wake up in a nice way before having to get up. (It's gotten to the point where she gets up herself without me having to move her) I also let her in and out pretty much whenever she wants, the exception being when it's too cold at night and I won't hear her wanting to come in when sleeping. Lastly I try to give her consistency. As in her wet food meals always come at the same time, +/- 20 minutes at most.

[@rixatrix]

Me to my cat all winter: “Oh NO are you cold??” Buys heated throws, heated mattress pad, hot water bottle, makes nests out of blankets, gently tucks cat in…

[@IdahoMouse2007]

🤣

[@capuchinosofia4771]

Sameee!!! At home we also make her a small "cave" with the blankets around her when she is lying in bed... she seems so cold sometimes!

[@Steve211Ucdhihifvshi]

Then cat gets up and sleeps on the box it all came in hahaha

[@2puffs770]

Same. I do most those things, then the moment I lay down, it's straight to the vee of my legs, or in between them anywhere the length of my leg. No matter what I do, it's "Mommy, I Sleep HERE!

[@yellowmelancholy4875]

Haha…YEP! I’ve got a heating pad set on low heat on my bed for my cat right now! She LOVES it.

[@Briunity]

You have really opened my eyes to what I need to work on with making my cats more comfortable and happy. I thought they were being "really bad" and now realize that I am the one who needs to work on my care for them and what they want and need.

[@LuckytheGoldfish]

It's always the parents

[@cebbi1313]

"Dogs will come up to them and just start sniffing their butt, as if that's fine" How I feel when anyone starts talking to me

[@tinacameron5526]

Yes haha

[@Mr.Chedda_]

lmfao. Well said

[@wmdkitty]

SAME!

[@brianne8123]

Me too! Cats are my spirit animal lol

[@xxvaltielxx1789]

Imagine having to work on retail as someone that not a full introvert, but despises being addressed when it's not part of his job, if it's not about work i don't care about it, you don't even have to answer my "good day", just keep walking and pretend i don't exist, i just want to finish my shift, go home and get paid, i don't get paid to care about your existence Karen.

[@talab703]

"IT'S TIME TO WAKE UP FOR THE SAKE OF THE CAT" is actually a good motivation to get me out of bed

[@brianweeks87]

She lets you know it's time for her breakfast of fishy bits....my cat jumps on my chest, purring loudly and headbutting my chin.

[@talab703]

@@brianweeks87 best alarm ever

[@58209]

they joke, but getting out of bed for the sake of the cats has served me well when depression is otherwise kicking my butt

[@kurotsuki7427]

I don't want to wake up and go to work but the turtle need me to work to buy her treats so I guess ill get up now.

[@BlinkinFirefly]

@@58209 omg so true for me too

[@slc1161]

If you can afford an automated litter box, they are a Godsend! I am disabled and bending is hard. I have a Litter Robot. Both my 20 year old cat and foster momma cats use it. I have to change the litter bag twice weekly with two cats. And I clean it between fosters. So much easier. I usually get just the orphan kittens but sometimes foster a pregnant cat.

[@branevans3705]

My daughter stayed with me for several months, with her dog. My cat (hers too really, but he remained with me) was very old and kinda in his last legs. He (little guy) actually sought solace in my daughter's dog. The dog (Elvis) comforted the cat and they had literally just met 😩😭

[@susanberberian3718]

My cat Theo loved to ride in the car. I'd say, "Theo, get in the car." He'd jump right in and sit in the back seat looking out the window. I'd be stopped at a red light and people would stare and smile, some would wave, surprised to see him. He was a stray that showed up one day and I'm a true believer that a cat picks you, not the other way around. Those are the great ones.

[@lottehvidbjerg3516]

Storm here found a kitten on one of our walks so now we got a cat. She grows fast and seem to prefare to drink water together with Storm.

[@meganb2295]

Ohmygod, how freakin adorable!! This comment made my day!!! 🥰🤣

[@katewhitehouse4836]

I had a cat that liked to ride too! I loved the reactions of other drivers, the double takes were hilarious:) Also, many people who live in Rvs have cats that travel with them.

[@TheEricleegreen]

I sort of had a cat like that as a kid. He was a huge male unaltered orange tomcat. He was an outdoor cat that was originally the neighbor's, but the neighbor moved and left hm behind. We were poor and didn't have the money to have him neutered and he sprayed so we didn't take him in, but we did feed him on our front porch. But he *loved* getting into our big Ford sedan and put his back legs on the bench seat (remember those?) and his front legs on the dash, and take rides around the block, watching the world go by through the windshield and windows. We'd get in the car and pat the seat and he'd bound in and put himself in his position. We moved, and another neighbor fed him until finding a home for him. He's long dead now of course, but he was one cool cat.

[@shelliemac7001]

My oldest cat loves the car. He often used to come on the school run when my boys were little. 🥰

[@hayhay509]

my sister adopted a cat a few weeks ago. cat had a weird habit of tucking himself in her clothes. caught him tangled up in a shirt and walking around. i ordered a cape made for cats for like halloween or something for him just cause i thought it would be cute- this cat won't let her take it off. he runs away and hides if she tugs the cape up over his head. mom thought he would like to wear a sweater cause he loves the cape- nope! did not have fun! glaring around the room, wouldn't move, tail doing that over stimulated twitching. tldr: some cats like clothes, some hate it, some are dramatic and only like capes.

[@ange3489]

He likes her clothes because they have her ‘smell’!

[@hayhay509]

@@sabasklahn6012 "mom" referred to my and my sister's mom...

[@amandabecker642]

LOL!!

[@victoriacages2399]

Yep my cats will crawl in my shorts when they are down around my ankles in the powder room!!

[@Sovereignty3]

Cape isn't restricting, but he might like the feel of it. We like different textures why wouldn't the cat?

[@charleneandrle-olson3099]

Love you Jackson. Thanks for educating people about cats. Many folks take them in before they understand them and know how to care for them. I had a friend who thought you could pet and rough them up like dogs and pick them up whenever you wanted to satisfy their own need to cuddle. Needless to say, my cat didn't like him. I started to correct him and protect my cat from him, giving him instructions when he was inappropriate.

[@Clairski3]

When my kitten Indigo ("Indy") had her ovaries removed, the vet put her in a post-op romper so she wouldn't lick the wound and accidentally undo the stitches. Indy was miserable. She withdrew into a corner and didn't move all day. By nightfall i sent a picture of Indy, who had retreated into her carrier (looking miserable) to the vet, and the vet felt so bad for her that she told me to take the romper off immediately. The moment Indy was rid of her clothing, she starting jumping around and was her old self again. Some cats REALLY hate clothes.

[@pash9956]

Cats love it when you look at them and blink. You're saying "I love you." And if they blink back, you have a bond.

[@missbraindamage]

Jackson Galaxy calls it the "cat I Love You"

[@ashautmercer]

My cat loves the car. He's 23 and goes everywhere with us. For long journeys we drop the back seats, put his bed in the back, food and water, and his tray. It's like turning the car into a cat motorhome. He especially likes watching the world go by out of the window and coming to the divider to tell us when he's done a poo and would like his tray emptied. He also likes new destinations which some people say is odd for a cat. If we go on holiday we take all of his stuff with us (he's indoorsy now cos of his age and complete deafness) and we always choose places to rent that will allow him to stay. Then when we get there we set him up like at home, with his usual toys and blankets so everything smells familiar, and he just wanders around scent marking things with his face and then finds himself a spot to sleep or request a belly rub.

[@shamarrajones1497]

I liked reading about your cat

[@danicatanner7698]

23?! What kind of cat is he? I wish mine had lived that long. Your cat is awesome

[@ashautmercer]

@@danicatanner7698 He's a tuxedo... black and white rescue moggy, so no particular breed. We live in a small home with no stairs and no children so when we get a cat we go to shelters and look for the elderly or infirm ones. Sometimes feels like we're running a cat retirement home 😸 In the case of Toby he was already 19 and had been badly mistreated by his former owners. When he came to us he was terrified of everyone and everything. Took us about 6 months to earn his trust but happily now he's completely relaxed, loves cuddles and only gets nervous if strangers visit the house (he hides behind my legs... not sure if he realises that they can still see him 😂)!

[@mikew3494]

My cat's a tuxedo too . Rescue cat, 2 yrs old... Coolest cat I've ever had. She loves people.

[@lisakukla459]

Mine is like that too. I bought a camper 3 years ago to do work-trades and learn farming/homesteading, and my cats could not wait to be let out and explore. I couldn't believe how much happier they were, immediately, even with 40 cows and calves like 10' away (and 5 dogs and 4 chickens roaming freely). Eight months later, we moved to a new farm, this one just vegetables, no cows, and it was the same thing. They would angry-meow at me when I wouldn't open the door for them. They never go very far, or for too long. They just really seem to love taking it all in, and whenever we set up in a new spot, they're as eager as I am to check it all out. Never freaked out or anxious. It's great.

[@mamalovesthebeach437]

Thank you for addressing scented cat litter!! 🙏🏻 It makes no sense to add scent to ANYTHING for a cat! I have special heated cat beds that have a weight sensor and regulated temp. I have a rescued lynx point siamese that loves dogs and will even follow strange dogs.

[@Forgluttony]

Who

[@Yarblocosifilitico]

The dogs vs cats explanation at chapter 6 fits sooo well with people as well. Introverts are cats and extroverts are dogs.

[@urdad9853]

LOL...I never thought of it that way....but you're right....I'm a cat n I have a cat....Good Observation

[@Awtuch]

Yes! Or cats are the neurodivergent ones and dogs are the atypicals

[@bland9876]

I agree however not all introverts remind me of cats or dogs but some really do and I can't stop thinking about that analogy. And I hate that you're only allowed to date one person at a time because I've been in situations where there was both a cat and a dog and I'd want to marry a cat but I love to be able to hang out with and bang a dog. Before anyone gets any funny ideas I try to make the cats smile so much And I hate doing anything bad to them so much that no matter how badly I'd want to hang out with a dog I'm definitely not doing it if the cat would hate it. (No cheating) however on the other hand there is some dogs I've talked to where I would bet money that she would have cheated on me if I could have gone out with her and I still tried to date her.

[@minkadeer1052]

@@bland9876 You should look into polyamory. It's where consenting adults date more than one person :)

[@bland9876]

@@minkadeer1052 isn't it highly frowned upon though? I know that like every time they talk about someone from the olden times with multiple wives they always make it sound like it's a horrible thing. Look at us in our modern society we're so civilized We don't have multiple wives. that that person did.

[@RatongaBruiser]

My really old small dog was raised with cats that were particularly mean to him. Now years later I adopt a kitten that was in horrible shape and rehabbed in a home with small dogs that played and cuddled with them. In all irony the dog is afraid of the kitten but the kitten is gently winning him over by coming up to sniff him, rub on him, and sleep next to him. It feels like a great example of a dog that respects the cat's space being the perfect companion for this kitten... and the kitten is helping the old dog feel less alone and sleep better.

[@sunshinepurple1043]

And healing an old wound no doubt

[@feliciagallo9832]

I lost my baby, Frank under 3 months ago, and I miss him terribly. I miss all of his little, funny routines, his different meows, waiting for me at the top of the stairs when I come home, his intelligence, his sweetness, his ability to communicate with me, his inquisitive chartreuse eyes, his love, his patting me on the cheek in the morning, and his soft, warm fur when he would curl up against me as I fell asleep. Miss you little man, until we meet again, rest in peace.. ❤️

[@kpaxian6044]

I am so sorry :*(

[@feliciagallo9832]

@@kpaxian6044 Thank you. 💙

[@sheelfjohnson]

I'm sorry 💜, I know how hard that is.

[@feliciagallo9832]

@@sheelfjohnson Thank you 🦋

[@alabhaois]

My sincere condolences… 🫂🫂

[@HD-su9sq]

“Cats want to be in control” Years ago I travelled overseas with my cats. First day gave them the sedative the vet recommended. They hated it and were extremely stressed and upset - “what’s wrong with my body?”. Then paperwork was wrong and we couldn’t fly. The day after we did fly with no sedative, and it wasn’t pleasant, but they we much calmer and composed. Btw, they never did like dogs.

[@lisar3944]

My vet recommended sedatives for my cats when I moved them overseas. I asked him for a double-dose so I could do a trial run to see the effects in calm surroundings at home. Let's say it was NOT good. As you describe, they were both very stressed without any extra stimulation, just because they were wobbly and confused! I decided to put them on the plane sober, and while they were not happy about the ordeal, they at least had their wits about them. So I would add "cats hate to be drugged" to Jackson's list, for sure

[@jitter_bug16]

I use to watch your show... Taught me a lot on cat care... I miss watching your show, no cable, so imagine my surprise when scrolling through KZbin seeing you... So happy to see you here... Love your work!!!

[@HeronCoyote1234]

I think cats are like introverts: “leave me alone, I’ll let you know when I want company”; while dogs are extroverts: “wanna play? wanna play? wanna play?”

[@AdamBlack]

There are some extroverted cats. Try and get some kittens off your keyboard.

[@scarlettclark1939]

ProgressiveHeart That's my cat, totally. 😹 But when she wants attention, she will most definitely let me know.

[@alabhaois]

That’s why I’m a cat person. I know that when my cat jumps up on my lap that she’s doing it because she wants to, and not because she was “trained” to.

[@melissazayas627]

My cats are not introverts-they are cuddle bugs! Always want affection!

[@HeronCoyote1234]

@@melissazayas627 my stepson and his dad probably wish ours were more affectionate. They love catching and hugging him till he complains (yeah, I know).

[@mybraineatseverything7404]

"I need to get up for the sake of the cat." Yup, that's about it.

[@fritzkrieg2344]

yeah that robot made some good points! why else would I get up? jk bathroom break.

[@sarahgilbert8036]

Every weekend

[@lorapawley2197]

Paw to the facial!

[@cruisepaige]

Cats give our lives purpose when we stop caring.

[@AJ_Deadshow]

This morning I said f it and slept in cuz my cat woke me up around 7 (I normally feed him at 8) after I told him last night he needs to let me sleep in. I woke up around 12 and fed him. I'm lucky he's so understanding and smart, he was quiet the whole time I was sleeping

[@70sPowerHour]

While im sure my cat preferred a regularly cleaned litterbox, one of his most endearing quirks was every time I cleaned it, within 10 minutes he would go back in it and just squeeze out with little bit of pee he had to offer so that while he wanted his litter box clean he still wanted some piece of his business in it at all times. Even though he was the only cat in the house with no competition around

[@jeanottignon3947]

Actually, he was thanking you!

[@kareashaver8113]

Everyday and I do it 2Xs a day. He's pretty spoiled yet he litterbox trained first day💜 he came from the outside world. Just think cat. And I've been a dog person for decades. Cats are insane smart. People underestimate that I think. I'm still learning yet it's best for him and his quality of life is vital

[@amberhoward7807]

Jackson is a straight up typical dad.... Dad jokes as well as laughing at his own dad jokes... And that's really why I'm here... Oh and for the cats of course! ahaha!

[@osakaskuam]

Being a cat daddy comes with dad jokes, it's in the contract.

[@amberhoward7807]

@@osakaskuam I love this comment so SO much!!!!

[@4263484]

I honestly love everything about him 😊

[@ohdear2275]

"They have done us a favor. We have got to do them a favor back." Perfectly stated.

[@ChristinaaArmani]

You’re doing yourself a favor too! Infection = vet 👎

[@AshleyLovesTheLord]

I literally quoted this to my husband lol

[@deutschekanadische]

favour*

[@ohdear2275]

@@deutschekanadische Thank you. In the US, it is spelled favor.

[@TheOlleiraf]

I love to listen to loud metal music. At first I quit listening to after I adopted my cat. Eventually I started listening at a lower volume than usual and gradually made it louder and louder. She doesn't mind it all and actually sits somewhat close to the source. I'm very surprised because I really thought she would be freaked out. Thanks for the videos. I'm learning.

[@StargazerSkyscraper]

Same! Huge metal head, but I also enjoy other genres, as well as long periods of silence. Rather than try to acclimate my cat to metal, I only listen to it on headphones or while I'm in the car. When I'm at home, it's either completely silent or I'm listening to a documentary or podcast while I work. When she's in the car with me, I play piano versions of video game soundtracks at a low volume as a compromise, and talk to her in a low, consistent tone throughout the drive (since I have driving anxiety and music helps ground and relax, as opposed to losing focus or just completely dissociating - without it, this is almost guaranteed to happen).

[@cinnystacey3453]

My cat, Callie, adopted us. I used to breed Chihuahua's at the time. She would come on our porch and we would feed her, tried to get her inside, (was early start of Winter), and she would not, however, I guess she watched our puppies/dogs so much so that I saw her walking down my hallway...she learned the doggie door. (Before that we built her an insulated, soft 'hut' on our front porch). Took her to the vet for everything...found out that she was already fixed, (noticed her one ear was clipped) got her shots, etc. updated. Now...she HATES boxes. I just laid different size boxes down in random spots...nope. Bought her a doggie bed and put it beside my dog's doggie bed and she loves it! BTW...by this time...she and my Chihuahua's were great together...they never growled or chased her (training) and she has never, ever hissed, growled, scratched on purpose (her nails come out because she stretches out her little paws so it is not aggressive at all) and at this point I only had 1 dog left. Bought her a thing a ma jig where there are 3 levels and little boxes with holes and put it by the window...she sniffed it and never liked it....and I tried placing it in different places all over the house. (I think she is a bush dweller). We had to go out of state for 3 days...she was fine when we returned...nothing out of place, no destructions or chaos. My cat has an enclosed area where she can go outside. She barely does. She lays by the air conditioner vent all day or on the hard-wood floors in the hallway. She loves for you to rub and rub and rub her...but...I cannot pick her up fully into my arms. I can pick her up as long as her back paws stay on the floor and I can kiss and love her for a few seconds or more...but picking up, she will rebel. She does not like any seafood...at all...none...I have tried everything...but...that does not bother me. Just odd. I call my old dog to go night-night and she comes too...which I love, but now she wants to swat his head...lol! I tell her no scratch and she folds those little paws under her. BTW...everything she brings through that doggie door is alive and well. Mice, birds, tiny lizards, even a butterfly. She is very gentle. (Although a nightmare for me and my husband trying to rescue and release this little things) This was before I got the money to get things enclosed so she could still be outside. All this to ask...(lol)...how can I get her to let me pick her up? Love your informative shows and God bless for the work do!

[@ace-demiromantic-girl1129]

My old cat absolutley HATED rain, but loved sitting in his water bowl... he was a weird one (Also LOVED my 3 year old sister, she could do ANYTHING to him and he just purred and rub his head over her, but HATED every other human being)

[@sandrastreifel6452]

My niece loves getting her front all wet in her water dish, then she wants humans to dry her off.

[@dmreddragon6]

@@sandrastreifel6452 -Is your niece a cat?

[@sandrastreifel6452]

@@dmreddragon6 Yes she is, her name is Isolde, her brother’s is Tristan.

[@SusanQ83642]

@@sandrastreifel6452 I have grandcats...Malachi and Jezebel.

[@milkboi2386]

My niece would pick my cat up like a doll and my cat would just accept it! Very good mother cat, she understood she was a baby

[@sarahm9209]

Nice to know that my kitten is not the only one who either doesn’t understand or doesn’t care about gravity 😂

[@jeannielabbee8868]

.

[@erinfanning3830]

Uuuuuuuhh78. Qweroyylylaa Aw butch’s/

[@goofypig2277]

@@erinfanning3830 not even google could translate that

[@jkholtgreve]

Gotta learn somehow, same way we all learned to ride a bike. Just keep falling until you don’t :)

[@irimac1806]

My cat always lookied at me as if I personally shoved her off the couch when she fell off of it xD

[@Ekvldmsn]

Disabled vet. My cat was my pal. All 3 of them. We were a group. I've recently lost the last one, the closest. As each would pass the others got closer. The last was in step with me all day everyday. If I had to leash him, he understood, if I had to pack him for travel he did it. He went with me to the store, the beach, Thailand where I live. He was with me no matter what. It was the most rewarding relationship I've ever had. I no longer have that, can't bare another loss. Now I have nothing. My wife and best friend, an amazing relationship doesn't matter, not the same. My cats accepted me for me. When I was at my lowest they brought me up. That's all gone now, my days are twisted with human relationships and it blows dog. I'd go back to an all cat life in a heartbeat. But I just can't take another loss after decades of love and training and just being lost in each other. My life sucks, will always suck, my body is destroyed but I learned to put something ahead of myself. For a military male that's an accomplishment. Still breakdown daily. Holding it together doesn't seem to matter much these days. What's the point? Pain, sleeplessness, surgeries and pain . Enjoy your show thanks for the memories

[@Anon_E_Muss]

You're not alone. Life does suck a Majority of the time. Hang in there.

[@hopethomas3727]

Your comment just brought me to tears. I feel the same way about my cat, with respect they truly do love us unconditionally. She’s my world and has brought me out of the darkness in my life on so many occasions. Let those memories be the thing to keep going. Although its sad because you no longer have your babies, I’m sure they would have wanted the best for you and for you to keep going through the hard times and be the person, your true authentic self, that they saw in you every day. I truly believe animals, especially cats, see our souls. The sometimes bandaged, misshaped and torn souls that have gone through trauma and pain and hurt. They see that beautiful and warm entity that everyone has but no human can see. Keep fighting for yourself and thank you for your service and the sacrifices that you’ve made. 💚

[@lindag5618]

Our cat acts like our three dogs. He has made himself a part of the pack (three rescues with their own individual problems) and wore them down, a Greyhound, German Shepherd and a podenco. We were so nervous introducing them but before we knew it it just worked and they were all huddled together. When its feeding time he is right there, time to go out for wees and poos for the night, there he goes with them. The dogs are the ones the walk away from him, like ugh the little one is here again! He even comes on walks with us, it is very cute but it scares us if he thinks all dogs are like that.

[@LAGoodz]

Great interesting video! I’ve had plenty of cats in my life and every single one was terrified of the bathroom. Literally - NEVER GOING IN THAT ROOM! After a cat break, I’ve just adopted a new young cat and he hangs out in the bathroom and even tries to get into the shower with me and loves the water. I’ll never understand cats, they’re all individually a bit crazy😂

[@leahgoldenpeoples3053]

Everytime I go to the bathroom they all (3) follow me in and all want my attention at once ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@leahgoldenpeoples3053]

My cat Rebel loves a truck ride to look at the Xmas lights downtown, you can let him out of the carrier and he will sit on your lap while you're driving

[@veronicaridenour4623]

Our cat won't go down the hallway that leads to the bedrooms and the bathroom. The only time he did was when he was really sick. They are crazy.

[@pennycarlson1943]

Hmm all my cats love the bathroom. Sitting on the toilette is the purrfect height for petting them. Your right, cats are weird.

[@jenniferbalesteri2810]

OH LITTLE BRAMBLE! Have him on your lap for the rest of the show! We will listen to you, WE PROMISE! 😺

[@Brigada91RealBriggy]

THIS is a lie and you know it 😂

[@jenniferbalesteri2810]

LOL!!!🤣😂🤣

[@fabbyalways1]

Yess i want to see the kitten more 🥺❤️

[@MadamFoogie]

Bramble is a great name for a cat. He's a tumbly cutie.

[@racheldreamslife]

Yes! I would love to see more of his cats.

[@johansilencio]

My cat always sits by me when I play the guitar. Doesn't matter how loud, she is my biggest fan. I tell my wife she is my groupie.

[@pinkpunk9460]

The same with my cats, although they prefer a bass guitar - much lower tones

[@HOLLASOUNDS]

My cat dont like the noise of My music out the speakers, He dont like the washing machine, He dont like Me using a fan in the summer or the heater fan in winter. He will pester and Maow until I turn it off. Very annoying.

[@michaelsims1160]

Mine rolls around the top of my Grand Piano like a rock star.

[@RonnieMG]

@@pinkpunk9460 my female calico sits by my amp when I play my bass and my kitten is fascinated by my synth he comes running whenever he hears it haha

[@Kitschune24]

My cat sits by when I play the guitar, but he's displeased whenever I play the electric piano

[@marjuraudne8862]

Also, our clever kitty has found a quick way of curing her family of ignoring her. Whenever she is not paid enough attention to, she finds some cord to bite/gnaw on, and that quickly brings her into everyone's focus. She does not do it when no one is around though. somehow she must have learned that we are very much fond of our cords and cables 😮

[@catherinelw9365]

My cat does that too. Very dangerous. I used two-sided tape and he can’t chew them anymore.

[@Chrisp9470]

Thanks! I really enjoy your videos. When our senior dog died, we adopted a senior cat. We love her and are learning so much about cats… so very different from dogs. Such a different energy and she’s been such a healing comfort in our lives. I didn’t know I’d find videos learning about cats-so thanks for that! 😃

[@lorielhassani]

I used to have a cat who spent 80% of his time in my car. We went everywhere together! He always rested on my headrest while I drove. He was a special cat. Played fetch and everything

[@Anne.411]

Sorry for your loss... since you say he WAS special Im only assuming.. I dread that day

[@lorielhassani]

@@Anne.411 aww thanks 😊 I like to remember the happy stuff.

[@em1osmurf]

used to have a huge fluffy norwegian. playing fetch: i throw the toy and she'd sit and watch me fetch it. she was a "go bye-bye" kitty too, run out and jump in the car, and when we got home run to the door waiting for us to open it (100% indoor kitty).

[@Anne.411]

@@em1osmurf Awww sounded like such a great cat. Sorry for you loss as well. Like I say I dread that day. I had to put my dog down and I swore I would never get a pet again but then I had to rescue my two Russian Blues. They are the most loving playful cats. I couldnt believe somebody would actually try and throw them in the dumpster. They had worms in their butts but thats nothing a vet visit couldnt take care of.. So lucky we found eachother. They tend to be scary though. I dont think they would ever willingly just jump in my car but they are indoor cats so maybe thats why

[@Anne.411]

@@lorielhassani Thats the only thing we can do to stay positive and not get sad about it. That goes for the humans in our lives too. We never just get over it, we just learn to live with it

[@HexIsme]

RE Chapter 4: I think people forget what stuff like that (Leaving for a couple days) might look like to their fur babies. To them, you just suddenly stopped coming home. They don't know why, they don't know where you went or that you're coming back. For all they know, you just vanished. That's enough to shake any dependent being up, really.

[@cartoonsownmysoul5541]

that reminds me of how i was told by my sib on how the family dog was depresssed about me and my dad leaving town for a few days seems we were her fav humans.. animals sure are sweet creatures with their love for us

[@SerenityPeaceTree]

I need a cat sitter even for 1 night because mine gets so agitated... He throws up... I can be gone 12 hours, but not 24. Most people don't understand it because they think all cats are independent. I try to tell them that cats are similar to dogs in needing human contact. Everyone gets a dog sitter. I get a cat sitter. ❤️

[@deborahahonen6949]

When I go away for even a day I get a cat sitter who comes over 2x/ day. When I moved and had to get a new cat sitter, I had her over first to introduce her to my cat and see how they interacted. I’m very close to my rescued fur baby and she’s very attached to me. I know she’s anxious and upset if I’m gone long so I do my best to lessen her discomfort. I love my little feline friend so!

[@misosaltee]

I always hide food and water and toys around the house to help keep their mind off things. But it hasn’t been an issue in a very long time, COVID and all.

[@Kasumistern]

That's why we always get a cat sitter (usually my mom) who comes regularly and spents some time with them and feeds them to their usual times. Sometimes I ask if I can call the cats. 😅 Maybe they feel better if they hear my voice.

[@jenniebigley3521]

My Josie-Jo is my exercise coach:) She circles me when I’m doing floor exercises & motivates me to do my daily physical therapy.

[@jennifermuir1427]

Great video, Jackson Galaxy! Love the sound effects, too! The drumroll, the sad response to the "pet peeve" joke, et al! I Love You, Jackson! You rock!!!🎸❤️✌️❤️

[@harrish6]

This guy talks a lot of sense - He obviously understands cats and loves them.

[@kaye8231]

As someone who has had cats since grade school, I completely concur!

[@michaelsorensen7567]

If you want more of it, he hosted a show called something like "my cat from hell" where he went around with a camera crew teaching people how to behave to get their cats to not be crazy.

[@harrish6]

@SiddHealth Same with vets, particularly in the UK they are mainly owned /controlled by the big corporations whose main objective is £££$$$$ using the pet ownrers love for their animals to extract cash by expensive unnessrssary intrusive medical operationss and other medications.

[@jewelg9569]

❤️❤️❤️❤️😺😺

[@felinacrimson8776]

He is the Cat-Daddy of 'em all!

[@patriciahargis3363]

My husband passed 4 years ago and i was so depressed so my daughter suggested getting a pet. Well i live in an appt but was allowed a cat. I’ve had Luna now almost a year and she’s brought me so much joy and laughter. Her n i are buddies

[@marissapembleton5673]

My kitties name is Luna also! My dark side of the moon

[@Wakeupdelilah]

Mine too!

[@idk-wz6pu]

My kitty is named Luna too

[@CC12398]

They have a way of making things okay in the present ❤️❤️🙏

[@achiegift1794]

😍😍OMG, I got my cat last week, named her Luna too🤭

[@AMS7200]

Yes!!!! Keep that litter box clean. I have 4 cats and have never had problems with them not using the litter box. It is fragrant free and I do have 5 boxes. ❤❤❤

[@yurimolotov5886]

Ive been binging your videos, i lost my kitty after q8 years and learned now I did a lot of things wrong but also she was a happy confident cat. Its been over a year now and i decided to pick up a rescue. With all I learned in the past days plus my experience i am gonna make her life so good. Thank you

[@goofeygoober6095]

The craziest relationship I’ve ever seen: my mamaw had a husky and a calico kitten. The husky, of course, was an absolute crack head, but the cat was all about it. She always slept on the dog’s head and they chased each other all day long. They never went anywhere without the other.

[@XcRunner1031]

My rabbit and my MILs Border Terrier/Shih Tzu mix were BFFs lol. They had to boop noses every morning and every evening! When my bun got really sick and needed constant care for a few weeks, the dog would sit close and whine every time bun had an episode. When she was finally better, we had to put a pen up so she could use it to balance and navigate. The dog was not a fan and I had to open it for them to boop noses lol. Those two queens ruled a house of 4 cats and 2 dogs. My rabbit only enjoyed the company of the one dog, too. She had a slightly higher tolerance for the little dog and my cat because they were babies with her, but zero patience with the other cats 😂

[@pam_chan_with_a_fan]

My cat has successfully conditioned my husband to give her treats when she wants them. I see her clever little ways she manipulates him. My smart little girl. Poor hubby has no idea what’s going on.

[@toriless]

My female cat has about a dozen tricks she tries. Evil one like sticking her nose in your ear and purring which tickles and make me laugh or laying and my chest when I am on the couch, she only does it when she wants food. I am training her that a paw on my face will not work but she is still trying sometimes.

[@amberlytheharpyqueen]

Lol mine did the same thing to my husband and I get annoyed with him " you can't just give the girls a treat because they are being cute or asking for one"

[@mango2835]

I think I speak for all cat dads… we play along for points.

[@sebbes333]

Maybe you should study & learn from your kitty ;D

[@dmejia6431]

My cat just looks at us and gives us her “baby girl anime” meow lol no one falls for it 😂

[@PRANKZOMBIE]

My cat used to hate when I put on hand lotion because it had a loud smell. I specifically started buying unscented so she wouldn’t make the stinky face when I put my lotion on. The loud smells thing is soooo true.

[@peggyharwell3674]

You are so correct. My cat, Skittles, shot like a bullet kit of the house one day when i was trying to get him accustomed to a collar and/or halter. I was moving over 2k miles away and wanted to be able to let him walk while on transit. He did not show back up at my house for 3 days with the halter and leash. He was very hungry. I should have got him used to those things when he was a kitten. He survived the move. It was a 4 day road trip. I make sure his litterbox is cleaned everyday. I do not buy scented litter, or that is not dust free. I sure appreciate your intellect on cats and human cohabitation.

[@freyaann9747]

I’m autistic and I love cats, I recently adopted two rag dolls and it seems as though cats and autistic people have very similar boundaries. Thank you for this video always learning something off you!

[@christinapalafox]

EXACTLY!! That is precisely what I was thinking. I'm autistic as well- I wish I could make autism work for me like cats have.....

[@thegardenofeve]

Same same! I actually tell people I am a lot like cats to help them understand how I function. 😊

[@saras6634]

@@thegardenofeve That is really interessting! I've got a friend that is autistic, and it's been really helpful to compare some of his functions and needs to that of my cat. Makes it much easier to properly accommodate my friend as I get to practice on my cat every day! :D

[@thegardenofeve]

@@saras6634 ahw that is so kind of you for accommodating her!

[@tamsel814]

My mom taught me what autism was a young kid by comparing it to our cats behaviour. It worked quite well for me

[@Pedsonc01]

Jackson, in 2010 my wife and I moved from Southern California to Alexandria, Virginia. The wife and I agreed we would not ship the cats across country in an airliner (after having lost two-cats on an airliner). Instead, we decided to drive across country in a motor home and carry our four-cats (Chip, Dale, Irving and Shy) with us. As we approached Oklahoma city the weather changed to sleet and freezing rain. Our male Burmese Dale, loved to sit on the driver's lap and place his paws on the wheel as if he were driving. Well, an Oklahoma State Trooper pulled us over. She knocked on the door of our motor home, and my wife let her in. Well sir, she saw Dale sitting on my lap, with his paws on the wheel and said "Oh thank God, it's real!" Then she sat down and said "because of the flu, I'm midway through my second consecutive shift, when I look to the right and see a cat driving a motor home". She smiled and asked us to please pull the courtesy curtains behind the driver's door window. Then we shot multiple pictures of the Trooper behind the wheel of our motor home with Chip, Dale, Irving and Shy taking turns sitting on her lap; paws on the steering wheel. No cats do not hate motor vehicles, so long as you let them drive.

[@aceofspades9503]

Thanks for sharing this story- I laughed out loud pretty hard.

[@nachdenklich492]

That's a great story, need to share this with my wife 😀

[@freedomthroughspirit]

Great story (love Burmese so much). But what does "lost two cats on an airliner" mean? Did the cats escape? Did the airlines ship them off on the wrong plane? Did someone steal them by claiming them at baggage? Do tell. Sounds awful!

[@beatrizronquillo8857]

This is very funny! I haven't finished my shitf yet, and I don't know how I am going to answer the phone I am laughing! I can imagine this person's face!!😁😁😁😽😺🐱

[@melissabordson8056]

Our 2.5 yo (litter mates) brother/sister duo named Jello & Pudding have been traveling with us regularly since they were 6 weeks old. They love it.

[@maaikw7645]

I always doubted if cats really hate a dirty litterbox that much as is suggested. I have a litterbox filled with potting soil on my balcony and a litter box filled with clumping litter in the house. The one inside is cleaned everyday, both urine and poop are removed. But he prefers the one outside, and sometimes I don't clean that one for several weeks. That has several reasons, one is because soil has excellent odour neutralising capabilities and the poop and the soil are sort of blending visually so you just don't realize it's been used pretty heavily. And my cat always prefers it over the clean one, even after several weeks of use. I noticed earlier in the communal garden that all the cats from the neighborhood were using the little sandy area underneath the play house (the area has the size of a large litterbox) as their toilet. No one felt responsible to ever clean it, but they kept doing their business there in that tiny spot, no matter how dirty. Also as a cat sitter I've seen many occasions where the cat did their business outside of clean litterboxes, and vice versa mostly did not exhibit changed behaviour when confronted with dirty litterboxes. I'd say in general the location, kind of litter and size or form of the litterbox is far more important to them than how clean it is. I think this idea of cats hating a dirty litterbox is heavily influenced by our notion of excrements as 'dirty', and (therefore) assuming that this is the problem when in fact it is another aspect of the litterbox situation that they hate. Animals do not have the same aversion towards excrements as we do, for them it is more neutral; a source of information and a way of sending messages to other cats if there are any. I'm sure there are plenty of cats that do actually hate a dirty litterbox, but in my experience it is really not all that common.

[@DeidreL9]

I think it also depends on how you clean their litter. If people use bleach or other strong chemical cleaner, it’s not going to work out, the cat will be overwhelmed. I think that’s part of it.

[@susandean7787]

Excellent points!! I’ve had very good experiences with my cats and dogs being best buddies by easing them together!!❤❤❤❤❤

[@robertfoerster566]

I can still remember my dearly departed cat of 20-years going out of his way when I left for 2-days. I had set him up with food galore and bowls of water, kept the TV on so there was some company. When I got back, he seemed all right, and then I noticed it. I had CLOSED the door to the litter box when I left two days ago! Hey! It's on me, and wherever he went, it was entirely on me. Nothing, I couldn't find anything. No pee, no poop...nothing to be seen. A few days later, I figured it out, he had been using the corn plant and the soil around it. It was the largest plant in the apartment and had a large ring of soil around the plant. He got even more, treats and loving after that! :)

[@billmayor8567]

Now that’s a smart cat!

[@lightb3am]

@@thinkingtoomuch7680 my cat killed my dad's 20 year old decorative fig tree! He never once peed in it but one day he just decided to. That tree was taller than I am at 5' 3"

[@davidgordon702]

That is too bad about the loss of your kitty. I am sorry. But yeah, cats will usually try to find a place to do their business, when a litter box is not around, that is away from activity, and is isolated. The first few hours that I had my cat Frisky, I was out getting the litter box. When I returned home, he immediately lead me to an open, walk in closet in my room. He had done his business in one of my girlfriends shoes. I was literally cracking up. My girl friend, not so much. But, she actually did eventually find the humor, in Frisky's actions. And, three years later, Frisky was mad at my GF for some reason, he returned to that same shoe, and pooped in it, again. She deserved it, that time...

[@teresatrump8366]

My sister had a cat that got locked in the house while they were gone for a few days. They came home...ooh poor baby. Couldn't find any messes. Found a little dirt on the floor from a plant hanging from the tall ceiling, which was way up there - yep, they found the cat somehow got up in the hanging plant and did her business, and yep the plant died. They never figured out how she got up there. Poor desperate cat. Lol. On the other hand, my mom's cat would go in the dirty clothes hamper. I have two litter boxes as I have two cats. I also have someone pet sit them if I'm gone more than overnight and have them get to know my cats first. One is a rescue cat and he doesn't like tall men with deep voices, so I have a lady pet sit them so he's not terrorized.

[@ginamacdougall9012]

Oooops lol

[@ruththomas6361]

When I got rid of my old couch, the new one was delayed so I didn't get it until the next day. This pissed my cat off because she decided that couch was where she wanted to lie. So she lay on the floor where the couch had been and turned her back to me (something she never did) and pouted. No, cats don't like change and disorder.

[@fromdebsstudio2022]

Now see, only a cat parent would know that kitty was mad at them. Non-cat owners just don't understand, our kitty babies really do talk to us (or not talk to us, or not talk to us if we've done something to offend them.

[@kimpalmer5821]

Our cat is VERY regimented on her schedule and hates if we deviate from the routine. LOVE the “cat eye” ring very cool!

[@rachh_81103]

thank you for validating my thoughts of them getting lonely i’ve always hated automatic feeders for a vacation type of thing always get a family member or friend to feed them!

[@jennifermuir1427]

Yes! I agree 💯%!! I'm, ALWAYS, terribly sad, when some kid says, "I went away for 2-3 days! It's heartbreaking!! One shouldn't be a cat owner, if one can't handle the responsibility!!😡 I think it's, also, the perpetuation of the MYTH that cats are such "independent" creatures. THEY ARE NOT!!! They're just like US, in the sense that, they're "social individuals," and they'll "lose it," if left alone, for too long.😾😿 Thanks for pointing this out, because, I had forgotten about this VERY IMPORTANT FACT🙏. 😺✌️❤️

[@ElderTechDragon]

I had a cat for many years who I'd been acclimating to travel from a young age. I traveled all over the country by car with her. I ran an office where I would take her to work every day. It reached a point where she would run and jump into the car. On long trips, she would climb up and drape herself around my neck to sleep. Other drivers seemed to find it charming when they glanced over.

[@lupesizeer2508]

💜🐱🐱

[@jessicajohnston5693]

I am hoping to teach my cat to enjoy travel in the near future, so this is an inspirational story! Thank you 😊

[@catniplovescake]

Thanks for this, Raymond! I, too, have made cross-country trips with my Cat, and once a rhythm is established & temperatures aren't extreme, it's wonderful!! & O yes, delightful for those who happen to glance at the right time..! 🥰🐱 He does have a shallow travel litter-pan that I can tidy & scoop (& take into hotels discreetly inside an old large pizza box 🤣🤣)

[@kiera_kayaks7521]

Ah yes, my cats were thoroughly annoyed with the new covid schedule. We were totally encroaching on their usage of the master bed

[@Fortaleza115]

how dare we encroach on their space! 🤣🤣

[@MisterPotats]

Alastair has very specific touch and don't touch times and locations. When I get home from work, he lays on the rug and wants belly rubs and to be tussled around. But when hes in his cat tree, thats a big no touchy.

[@profusionlifetv7183]

That’s his safe space. I’ve learned to always leave Sundae alone when she is in her tree or her favorite chair. That’s her alone time. When she feels like it she’ll come and hang out.

[@missalbania9260]

I’ve noticed that pugs do very well with cats. My husband and I have rescued kittens and cats and also have four cats of our own. Overall, it’s been a positive experience. Our eldest pug has even helped socialize and raise some of the kittens we’ve rescued. But then again, pugs within themselves are a unique breed and don’t tend to be as hyper.

[@kimberlyperrotis8962]

Lots of long-haul truckers get kittens to ride along for company. Once they adjust to the noises and flying scenery, the cats often love it, too.

[@ItsJustLisa]

Dakota the Bunny Face Cat is one of those. He and his brother and sisters all drive long haul with their dad. He’s got a great setup in his cab and they love it.

[@ptanyuh]

Cute :) My neighbour trained her kitty to ride in her backpack :)

[@SusanQ83642]

I knew a man who carpeted the tank on his motorcycle and his cat rode there, wearing his little helmet with visor (gotta keep the bugs out of the eyes), and his fancy neck scarf! It was SO CUTE! Then one day I asked him how he got him to ride with the noise of the motorcycle, and his reply was, "Well, he's deaf! Won't let me go anywhere without him!"

[@jamestheelder87]

I have seen this quite a bit where I work. The long haul truckers come in for they have sometimes have cats or dogs. They seem well adjusted and don't show a big desire to get out of the truck. Often the cats will be in the front window lying on the dashboard watching people walk by with minimal interest.

[@caroncanada49]

Absolutely. My cousin is a long-haul driver and has had a few cats through the years. They love it. There is plenty of daily routine, but also a LOT of interesting stuff to see from the security of that truck cab.

[@consciencekiller]

my cat hates smoke alarms (but really, who doesn't?) but for some reason she loves fireworks. she'll sit in the window and watch them for ages once she hears one go off. i love my little weirdo. :')

[@Saraqael]

I mean going off of what he explains about cat hearing that makes total sense, smoke alarms are shrill and high-pitched (and much closer) whereas fireworks are deep booming noises from far away

[@JosieJOK]

@@Saraqael My cat still hated fireworks, though-they are still loud noises randomly going off from all directions. My cat lived under the bed from the last week of June ‘til the second week of July.🤣

[@EXROBOWIDOW]

Our first cat hated them at the beginning, but as the night wore on, he acted like he wanted to go shoot off a few.

[@countryhamop4580]

My cats are pretty indifferent to them. As country kitties they hear shotguns during hunting season and me blowing up gophers in the yard all summer. They're pretty used to it.

[@countryhamop4580]

@@livelearnfromfoolsfromsage4686 Yep- it's called a Varmit Getter. You find the tunnel, put the large wand in and pack some dirt around it, pump a propane-oxygen mix into the hole, then push the igniter button and kerblooey- the gophers are blown up right in their holes. Sometimes I'll even do my Marvin the Martian imitation before doing it. (Go to You Tube if you're not familiar with that cartoon character.)

[@carolally1296]

My cats are outdoor cats(I know) but they get up every day at 5am come back in by 8am, go to sleep until I get home at around 5pm, they go out a bit, then have dinner. After dinner they go back out and I call them in for about 10pm. They always come home and sleep! Its all so very routine. Also they do go out all winter but only for short periods. My patio door is always open when they are outside. We are in Canada. Also I had a cat that loved olives, he would roll around on the floor going crazy for olives!❤

[@amandat4071]

I'm totally guilty of putting my cat in costumes... Simon basically has his own closet. He's very expressive and has no qualms telling me when he doesn't like something, and he honestly doesn't seem phased in the least by wearing outfits (he actually brings me his vest sometimes and waits until I put it on him). Only thing he made clear he didn't like was a little lion mane hat I got for Halloween. I put it on him... he took it off. The hint was received, and the mane got pulled from rotation lol.

[@amandat4071]

@EatonShitson You do you. I try not to sit behind my keyboard and judge people (and their cats) who I haven't met. It's also helpful to acknowledge that there are exceptions to every rule. Jackson posted a video of a cat being vacuumed recently. I'm sure most cats wouldn't like that... but it seems this particular cat did. All the best bud 🐈‍⬛

[@vickibazter3446]

I love how my cat "helps me wrap gifts" and sits right in the middle of the unrolled wrapping paper. It's hilarious.

[@w-jsavage5522]

same with my laundry & making the beds 😅

[@beverlyschrider3114]

Mine really hates when I break down boxes. She'll jump in it.

[@Painted-Coyote]

My mom's cats "help" her with her sewing projects

[@brentwalker3300]

They have to be in the middle of the action.

[@keihan5]

Just dealt with that the other night. I push him off and he waits a few minutes and comes right back. LOL

[@christopherhiller1035]

My cat, Audrey, loves sleeping under the Christmas tree. She never messes with the tree, just enjoys the lights and the tree.

[@susanbrown7494]

She may also like smelling the tree.

[@annek1226]

Perhaps likes the warmth?

[@tiredglow]

My parents'/my childhood pet cat Lucy does the same! I think she feels safe underneath it.

[@amandapurplekeys3922]

That’s so cute, I also love her name.

[@hugomarquez3189]

Mine too, we put a bed under it for him…he also likes to surprise attack us from under the tree when we pass by

[@kansasart5912]

Lovely to meet Bramble... and thanks for sharing the advice!!

[@genxyooprgrl113]

My Rosie hates when I have conversations that don't include her! Whether it's on the phone or in person, the longer the conversation, the louder and more insistent she becomes.

[@dmeyers2260]

My Eddy is jealous of the attention I pay to my prized jade plant. Eddy glares at it when I water it and then when he thinks I cannot see him he smacks the plant. It cracks me up!

[@sarahcheeseman8591]

Be careful he doesn't do more than that. My cat Ginseng was a terror on plants. After he decimated my roommates Boston ferns he killed a pair of daisies we had been given. We mourned their loss and my roommate lamented that we'd never be able to have plants. I disagreed. I suggested we get a daffenbachia (sp?); now before Jackson says anything, yes, I knew they were poisonous to cats, that's why I suggested we get one. I knew that the cats would instinctively know not to chew on the plant and they did know. They did not chew on it, they didn't touch it. But they did kill it. My well trained kitties took to peeing in the planter occasionally. It took 3 years before it sickened and died. By that time I had caught 1 of the cats, Leona, peeing in the planter. She got in trouble for her and I thought the matter over. It was when the plant continued to die despite everything we did to save it that I started looking in the dirt at the roots to see if a parasite was the problem and the smell deep in told me what had happened. But by then it was too late the plant died despite everything we'd done to save it. My roommate was right...we couldn't have any plants while those cats were alive. Now, I'm just not capable of gardening here where I'm at for different reasons other than the cats. So if your Jade plant starts to take a turn for the worse, check deep in the soil for a cat urine smell. If you detect it early enough and completely change the pot and soil being sure to wash off the roots real good, then you might be able to save it.

[@Coffee_Nutz]

Being a Chef, I've learned that every cat ive had, get so curious when I'm cooking. So, I slowly trained them to have a spot where when I'm cooking. I lift herbs or sauces... just near them, and sometimes they give a face like... ohhh bring it closer or no thank you. I find this keeps them away from cutting boards, or them running off with a food just to leave it some place randomly half finished. I also find it helps my cats food gorging. So, it gives them attention and a way to enjoy the smells without it slamming them all the time.

[@wendy645]

There's a chef on KZbin who does this with his cats, too! It's brilliant!

[@Coffee_Nutz]

@@wendy645 thx, I googled what you said. Awesome stuff, its spot on. I think in a cat world, yes its offensive... however look at catnip, yes I realise there is more to catnip. Just in general, that sometimes just like humans, you find a smell you can really be enthralled at yet others on the whole tend to be more vividly opposed to. Like limburger cheese, or durian fruit, yet strong fish smells you can accumulate over time to and it only offends in the extreme... I'm rambling🤣😅

[@lisakukla459]

Aw, that is so considerate! An opportunity for some fascinating interaction, too, I'd imagine. I haven't had a countertop jumper in ages, but if I ever do, I'll pull up a stool for them and give this a try.

[@leannepaxton5012]

I love this, William! I like to involve my 2 little ones in my everyday life at home when possible, but I never really thought about trying this! If I have food in my hands that isn't on a plate and/or on it's way to the table, I will usually hold it up to my little girl's nose because if she sees food, she automatically assumes it's for her! So, I want her to smell it and understand that it's really not something that she would like! She is pretty much my little shadow and if I am in the kitchen there is no chance that I will be left alone! But normally she lies down right behind my feet! So if I'm cooking, she isn't really sitting on my level, so I haven't thought about offering her sniffs every so often. I must give it a try next time.

[@camolineowens9365]

Well, my cat Annie has a spot at the end of the counter where she eats. It’s been this way since I’ve had her because the dogs can’t reach her bowl there. And yes, if I am enjoying a snack I always offer Annie a sniff or a lick. ❤️

[@tj6930]

I love to see Jackson anytime I want- not having to wait for TV!

[@EmilWestrum]

As an Asperger, the chaos one really gets to me. I have two cats, and I just had someone over to redo my flooring. One day of loud saws and hammering, my cats and I was equally stressed, hiding in my study. We are all fine now tho, and the flooring came out really nice :)

[@AlwaysStampinUp]

I heard that is the worst chaos. Someone I know left their house and stayed at a hotel while their floors were re-done.

[@521cjb]

Something else that really shakes up both cats and their people is moving day - tearing the whole place apart and packing it in a truck. I had one old tom who walked 30 miles to get back to the old house.

[@annmarieknapp]

A neurodivergent here. Not a fan of loud noises either.

[@MagickCat1]

I'm Autistic too. Me and my cats, we get each other. What he says about cats and dogs: basically Cats = Autistic people, Dogs = NTs. He's describing EXACTLY how I experience NTs: "the speed is wrong and no territorial respect" 😂 Also the chaos element lol.

[@fluffy-fluffy5996]

I feel you completely here. I have had neighbors drilling and hammering for a month to put in a new kitchen themselves (a company would do it much faster but they wanted to do it all alone). Luckily I worked throughout the week but the work continued in the weekends. And tbh I really didn’t know how to deal with it after a while anymore. Right now I have one that started work in April and still isn’t done. Seems he has different homes. A place on a camping ground, this apartment which he is putting a new kitchen in, now he goes on holiday to Spain and probably will continue afterwards. Not looking forward to it.

[@joefarkas9072]

Whenever I'm chopping onions (cooking in general, but it's funniest when it's stuff like onions), our cat sits on a bar stool and watches everything I do, even though his eyes are watering and you can see that he hates it, but REFUSES to leave

[@rubysmith-fernandez8236]

He's protecting you!

[@anonymousjohnson976]

The cat is actually thinking you are cooking something for him to eat.

[@crystalr4650]

Kitty is like "human is touching the Danger Object again. Must supervise dangerous activity."

[@shaybailey45]

I had a cat who was named Milo (rest his little soul) and a very large cat who had to taste EVERYthing I was eating, then get offended when I wouldn't let him have it. Even to the bitter end at the start of the year when he was super sick he was still demanding a taste of my food. He also knew how to sit and lay down cause he was raised by dogs (really was two collies)

[@cognitogrrl]

@@shaybailey45 So sorry you lost your Milo. I believe animals will be with us on the other side, and he will greet you some day. That's hilarious about him being raised by two collies! I can picture it.

[@amylou5757]

Great video. I do agree most cats hate car rides because they're stuck in the carrier probably going to the vet. Can't blame them. I've had cats for almost forty years and in that time I was blessed with two who never needed a carrier. They would just lay on my lap when I drove or lay on my arm so they could look out of the windows. When out of the car I could walk around while carrying them. We had wonderfully unusual relationships. They trusted me unconditionally.

[@bluezinnia847]

Love you Jackson Galaxy! You are so right

[@ashleymaguire6264]

My cat hates being ignored, she'll try to bite my phone whenever I'm texting lol

[@fuzzypumpkin7743]

Do you have key sounds on? It could also be that. My late Soren bit me on the knee when I was trying to pick a ring tone. Loud jarring sounds are not fun for them.

[@AngelinaSkye1695]

My cat tries to bite me when he hears my ex on speakerphone lmao. Also, if my ex is over in person and tries to talk on his phone my cat will suddenly just sit in front of him and meow non stop. He never does that to me lol.

[@demo7592]

Hahaha. My cats like to chew my toes too. They made my foot wet. That's what I got for ignoring them.

[@toriless]

I have one that like to rest her head on the laptops keyboard.

[@toriless]

@@AngelinaSkye1695 I think it sees why he is your ex.

[@colemarie9262]

Ugh, about the routine thing- I genuinely HATE when people are like, "it's a cat, they'll be fine, they don't even care, blah blah"...about going away on vacation, about playing with them, about affection or environment or a million other thing people would consider terribly cruel if it was said about a dog. I was never even a "cat person", but even so I really feel for the little guys. They've gotten the shift in a million ways for generations just because people don't care to know better. It's a good thing we have people like Jackson to spread information that improves lives. I mean, this is a living creature, not a stuffed animal- You can't just buy it, only pay the slightest attention to it and simply assume it will be happy locked up alone in your house otherwise.... but I feel like a lot of people do exactly that with cats.

[@HighHeelShoes]

Trust me, my cats DO care when I’m out of town, even if just for a night or two. My bedding is always Covered in shedded fur, about 10x more than usual (used to put fresh sheets on my bed before leaving town to maximize the joy of being “back in my own bed.” Not anymore. In addition to the hair there is usually vomit somewhere in the room and diarrhea in the box that smells unworldly). When I first arrive home, one stares me down, then gives me the cold shoulder. The other one yells at me for about 30 minutes won’t leave my side for about 4 days, then- once he trusts I’m home for good- he teaches me a lesson and won’t come when I call or cuddle for about two days (to teach me a lesson) Then after a week everyone’s back to normal.

[@doctortabby]

I go out of town frequently. The cats manage fine. That is why I have cats instead of dogs; you cannot do that with a dog; dogs and cats are not the same. Although when we are gone for more than a week, I do arrange for them to be visited, and fed, etc., of course. :-)

[@rosyarmitage8164]

I have noticed that when I get back from time away, my cats haven't groomed themselves much; when I stroke and pet them, and there is so much more fur than usual....I think they get a bit lonely/depressed.

[@1Avatar]

My Cat will poke you in the face if you over sleep breakfast time

[@janeyd5280]

Cole Marie. A lot of dirty selfish people in the world who say that about cats. Evil people in my opinion.

[@CoachCoffeyTN]

Love is respecting your love’s boundaries and their likes and dislikes as much as possible. Love is hugs!❤ Hugs! ❤

[@Cercy-vm5hm]

Our kittens (mostly 2 out of 3) LOVE the snow! They're only 4 months old and a few days ago we had two snows, and our kitties get excited about it and go out there and run all around our tiny yard and play in, lay down on/in it, and try to eat it! It's the cutest thing!! They also love to drink the water we leave outside for them, even when it's slush! We've never had pets before and there are 3rd generation barn cats. They've been so much fun! (and a handful).

[@marygorecki9057]

My daughter’s cat went ‘catatonic’ and dropped over sideways on the floor when she put a costume on him. She tried picking him up but he stayed stiff with legs straight out. She took it off, he stretched, walked away & literally ignored (usually very affectionate) her for hours!

[@tc_is_me]

😂 😂 Cats and their attitudes.

[@charleneWL]

Lol

[@marionmorgan5972]

My daughter's first cat loved to wear my daughter's necklaces. If she took them off, Susie would get mad. And you never wanted to make Susie mad. If you did and didn't apologize ( like if you accidentally stepped on her foot) she would wait until you took off your shoes and pee in them.

[@rocknroller77]

That's an awesome cat

[@Coraki]

If I put a dog shirt on my cat he'd lower his head to the ground like he was being punished. When he'd chase the other cat I'd say, "Stop it or I'll put you in your shame shirt."