Are You Accidentally Hurting Your Cat? Avoid These 7 Things

Do you ever worry that you're accidentally hurting your cat? In this video, we'll discuss 7 ways that you might be harming your cat unintentionally.
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0:00 The Mistakes We Can Make
0:58 1. Giving Your Cat the Wrong Litter Box
2:33 2. Letting Your Cat Stay Overweight
3:40 3. Using the Wrong Household Products
4:43 4. Excessive Grooming & Bathing
6:03 5. Not Deworming Your Cat
7:12 6. Not Giving Your Cat Enough Hydration
8:23 7. Being too Stressed
9:45 Take Care of Yourself!
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[@AllAboutCatsYT]

Thank you so much for watching and caring about your cat! Do you think you've ever accidentally hurt your cat? Let's discuss!

[@bcaye]

Only by stepping on a tail, nothing serious.

[@devekut2]

I had to put my kitty on half-portions because he was getting a bit tubby. You're beautiful, btw. thank you for your work.

[@lockettodd6639]

My Maine Coon Chester weighed 26 pounds when I got him at 7 years old. Vet said he could benefit from losing a few pounds, so I began giving him several small meals a day instead of keeping his bowl full all the time. He now weighs a slimmer 20 pounds, so I know that tip about small meals works.

[@GrimSpeedFPV]

Times are ruff. I have two cats and both have been my best friends since they were baby kittens. They are 14 and 15 years old now. The first one I got is so smart loving. Beginning this year she was tested with early kidney failure. So now yeah I've worrying alot about her. Her number one focus is water and give her as much as she wants even add it to dry food. Unfortunately I'm still alone at my age and not quite sure how I'm gonna cope when I have to put her to sleep. Honestly feel ruined even thinking about it. They have been my best friends through all the bad the only ones who been by my side 💯

[@twinklefist1884]

Thank you for mentioning the heartworm and flea and tick prevention! I work for a vet and people don’t think indoor cats need preventions but they are OH SO WRONG. Where as dogs can have hundreds of heart worms and it will damage their heart and shorten their lives, it only takes ONE heartworm to kill a cat. Thank you for addressing the importance of preventions! 🙏🏻♥️

[@Thecatnamedkiwi]

Oh wow I didn't know the one heart worm thing!!!!! Im a new cat owner and I am soooo paranoid

[@OscarLangleySoryu]

Bugs and eggs can come in on our shoesies 👟 😱

[@riikka6125]

My cat was heart worm positive, dx in her teens. After dx, she was on heart worm prevention and eventually became negative.

[@OscarLangleySoryu]

The litterbox goes in the restroom by my toilet. We go together LOL

[@TheSarah730]

That’s so cute lol

[@tinsel-pants]

Tripping over your cat , especially when you head for the door and they want to walk under your feet right in front of you. Pre-empt the race to the door ! And also ; houseplants and flowers - some are toxic .. even the pollen !

[@Serenity7747]

Every day I need to pray to keep my strength for my nine cats and three dogs.

[@petalpassion3636]

I need to think about moving my girls litter box out of the front closet. It's pretty enclosed and also near the front door/hallway (I live in an apartment complex). I thought that was the best place but after watching this video, maybe it's not? Thank you. Also, I appreciated and felt a little emotional when you mentioned taking care of ourselves for our cats. I've been struggling with a severe major depressive episode and I needed to hear that today. I always take care of them but I don't always take such good care of myself. Thank you.

[@tigertiger1699]

The fountain sounds like a good idea, our cats do love a running tap….🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@bs1820]

Wow I never even considered them licking their paws after walking around on the floors all day.

[@goddesscapricorn]

Before Whiskers, I'd never had a cat so for the first two years since his arrival, I was a worry wart but thank God for my neighbor. He helped tremendously in letting go of that anxiety. Now, I just allow my whiskers to be himself and follow his rhythm. We both are happier about it ❤😊

[@gunshotrose]

Two other things to avoid hurting your cat are getting teeth check-ups/ brushing and not making sure the plants you have in your home are safe. Common plants like lilies can easily kill a cat and many people have no idea

[@carrolhenderson1555]

My cat Martini watched your whole program. Ha ha.❤

[@AllAboutCatsYT]

Awww, thanks for watching, Martini!

[@eccentrician]

Exactly, overfeeding can be such an issue. My cats used to live in a household with multiple feeders and they ended up weighing a bit more than they should -- we reduced the meal time and even packed the daily food to limit the food intake and feed the cats multiple meals a day. Good thing they are not good at accounting how much they are eating and lost the weight really quickly.

[@mandyinseattle]

You could be in a hurry in the morning getting ready for work and not seeing the cat on a dark rug and accidentally kicking her. She forgave me and I immediately replaced the rug with a light colored rug so I always see her laying there. Now she watches my feet like a hawk. I felt terrible and still do but I'm glad she forgives me

[@HeronCoyote1234]

I would add not paying attention to what’s going on (or not!) in the litter box. If your cat is either not peeing as usual, like either not peeing as frequently, or peeing too long, it could mean a UTI or cystitis. Different colored or density of poop could also mean a medical issue. Yes, we want to give our cats privacy when they go, but being aware of their habit and end product is important.

[@EviesHangout]

I’d like to echo what others have said about researching cat-friendly vs harmful plants to have in the home with the cat. Also, when cats get older, I’d think about having their teeth checked more deeply than just a visual inspection. Our elder cat had to have some teeth extracted due to abscesses that were only caught after 1) we noticed her eating patterns were changing 2) she would drop more food when she would eat, and 3) dental x-rays I never had an elderly cat before and it isn’t common knowledge to get their teeth cleaned and looked at (apart from a visual check at their yearly vet visit). I wanted to make a comment so others may know, too. Thank you always for sharing such insightful and helpful videos! 💜

[@scooter433]

You nailed it on the chemicals. We changed asap! Love your channel.

[@AllAboutCatsYT]

Glad to hear it, and thank you so much for being here!

[@paulbegley1464]

You could also ( I don't do it myself because I give them wet food ) but you can add some bone broth to the dry food but make sure it doesn't have any onions or garlic in it.

[@AllAboutCatsYT]

Yes, that's a good tip! Just remember that bone broth tends to be mineral-rich, so you may want to consult your vet if your cat has any health issues that may make this a problem.

[@MarkVA71]

#8 - Having toxic plants in the house

[@AllAboutCatsYT]

Great addition! Thank you.

[@brushstroke7190]

all very valid advice… i am an incredibly stressed and anxious person and can say with certainty that my cat and i tend to spiral together 🌀☠️ i worry so much about my cat, Mae. a few days ago, i accidentally created chlorine gas (do NOT mix cleaning products!) in my apartment and needed to isolate my girl to a single room while the place aired out. i was so worried about her. also noticing the sound in this video. very clean 👏

[@AllAboutCatsYT]

Aww, I understand the worry! Sounds like you're doing a great job. And thanks for the compliment on the audio-so grateful for our new editor. 🙏

[@Brokedown72]

I accidentally shut my cat in a closet the other day and felt so guilty. I never heard her meow to get out (but she wasn't feeling all that well which is why she went in there to begin with). In all honestly I did look at the floor before I closed the door but I missed her as she was on top of a box I slid in there.

[@qataripekarsky]

Don't understand why letting your cat outside unsupervised isn't on the list given the average lifespan of cats allowed outdoors unsupervised is significantly shorter than indoor-only cats or cats with catios &/or who are harness-trained. The most harmful thing I've ever done to my cats is naively give them unrestricted access outside via a doggy door. After my 3rd cat returned from an outdoor adventure one day with a broken jaw, I did a lot of research and ended up nailing the darn thing closed. I was very lucky he came back at all and I see tons of Reddit posts from worried or heartbroken cat guardians whose cats have gone missing, were injured, or... worse. Letting cats out unsupervised (anywhere where other humans exist) is one of the most dangerous yet normalized habits across the globe. Also, how did "putting your cat in stressful situations for cute pics &/or Internet points" not make the list? I wish there was a KZbin channel where people could find and enjoy funny/cute videos that have already been vetted (to filter out any that depict a cat/kitten being antagonized, needing help, etc.).

[@AllAboutCatsYT]

Excellent points.

[@sh8736]

On the contrary keeping a cat indoors with no company for many hours and only a small space is cruel, and this is not mentioned either.

[@stratcat4450]

No cat should ever be allowed to run loose outdoors anymore than a dog. Where I live which is a medium sized city we have regular reports with video of coyotes an bobcats prowling around looking for food. Sadly a lot of people in thier cars are even worse than the hungry animals.

[@sevenandthelittlestmew]

@@sh8736 As long as a cat has access to toys, cat furniture, and lots of areas to climb, they’re fine. And if you can build a catio, hey, lucky you. And even luckier cat. IKEA has very attractive shelves to match any decor that are a great size for cats, and you can put them where cats can climb them from their cat furniture. There are all kinds of toys to keep kitty busy, and cat food bowls where cats will need to actively use their minds and their prey drive to get to the food/treats. I got my shelving dirt cheap, and I have a relatively inexpensive cat tower. I have a box full of toys for my cats. Even if you live in an apartment, as long as cats have access to a window (cat TV), a good variety of cat toys, and can explore vertically, they’ll be just fine. If you have an empty house with no stimulation for your cat, @sh8736, then YOU’RE the problem, not the inability for said cat to go outdoors.

[@kt68866]

I personally think... If you fed me a completely controlled diet and kept me away from all dangers, despite my begging you to let neese experience life, i would live longer. But i would hate that. We all know how that feels and it's miserable. So. My cats a conscious alive thing that i enslaved. I should let him go outside if he wants.

[@edschulhof6303]

I use a lot of white vinegar for cleaning. My two cats eat mostly fresh chicken thighs and raw ground beef. Once a week a tin of sardines on Sardine Sunday. They get a wet cat food that is 3% carbs and low in calcium and phosphorus. They drink a lot of water out of a wide, shallow Corelle baking dish. Since most cats (61%) are overweight, people think mine are too thin.

[@lillywho]

5:37 This is what always puts me off pet groomers. Stuff like scented products is always for the hunan and doesn't take into account the pet's needs.

[@shirleygiordano7627]

I worry so badly about my Skittles. I contact the vet over everything. I'm scared of losing her. Thanks for reminding me not to worry. I always worry about her health. She just vomited, and I called my mom crying.

[@missymakesdomeredith8072]

Great video! You could also include air fresheners, essential oil burners, aroma therapy misters and incense being bad for cats

[@Seva769]

It upsets me so much how big business this diffusers and scents have become. As a human they give me headaches. Can’t imagine for cats! Glade plugins should be banned

[@amymeyer3658]

Thank you for mentioning how damaging dry food is for our kitties!

[@MURZBO]

The floor fact really hit home yesterday had to clean up the floors after our cat ate a bird in the hallway which required some febreeze spray afterwards..will have to re-mop with plain water first thing when I get back and use some of the homeopet dewormer drops just in case. Thanks for those wonderful ideas.

[@jenniejones-hawkes7641]

I know it's not a financial option for everyone, but we managed to take care of several cat problems with one fix, and that was moving to wet food only diet. I have 2 boy cats, who both just started getting UTIs after they turned 5. One was VERY over weight, so we decided to make the move to high protein wet food only diet...it's been almost 8 years with zero UTIs and also the one that was overweight is down to normal weight levels and so much more active and happy. It really does make a difference!

[@alisong2328]

Check you cats teeth - my cat ended up with severe teeth issues and the vet told us we should have fed her sme dry food. Maybe dental chews would help.

[@jenniejones-hawkes7641]

@@alisong2328 oh yeah...I make sure to feed them plenty of treats that are crunchy (here you can get ones that are good for dental health supposedly) also I DO try to brush the kitty teeth. But one cat really likes the toothbrushing and the other one doesn't love it, so that' a sometimes..but it DOES happen. Also they sometimes successfully hunt dog kibble...but yes, that's a great point, they NEED the crunch factor in their food intake.

[@vikki4now]

You should mention scented and pine pellet cat litter. My cat was a bloody rash mess wh e n I used pine based litter. I changed to unscented clay and his skin cleared up but it took several months

[@AllAboutCatsYT]

That's a great point-thanks for mentioning it!

[@ShadowhunterJDeng]

Yep cats get allergies too!

[@Dogsnark]

Thanks for this video. It served me as a check on how I treat my cat, and I guess I’m doing pretty good! The one thing I do that varies from your recommendation is I do try to brush him daily. He’s a long hair and he’s quite prone to hair balls if I don’t brush him frequently. He actually likes to be brushed and I keep each brushing brief. He’ll let me know when he’s had enough! On another point, I bought a water fountain for my cat a few months ago and he totally ignored it. 😮 I finally put it back in the box and I’ll donate it to a local rescue organization. Oh, well.

[@PrimeObserver-1]

I also took exception to the brushing recommendations, because my 2 Tuxies actually demand to be brushed 3 or more times a day. Maybe that is because my brushing is more of a massage with a cat "zoom groom"? At any rate, they determine their grooming & want it more, not less.

[@RedRoseSeptember22]

Some cats are peculier like that lol, ours luckily like the water fountain :D

[@devildanny]

Thank you so much for the last note. I have been really stressed out that I might have spilled something on the floor, like detergent, cooking ingredients, paint....etc. I constantly wiped the floor or restricted my cat entering to bathroom or certain rooms. But sometimes I just feel really overwhelmed and it is not fair to the cat either.

[@AllAboutCatsYT]

Yep, totally understandable. Sounds like you're doing great. Thank you so much for being here!

[@candibee8918]

I have had my big boy for 7 years, he’s 10 now. For many years I have kept only cat safe plants, but he never showed any interest in plants AT ALL. During the first wave of COVID, I decided I wanted to get some tropical plants finally, reasoning that he has never gotten into any plants, so it should be fine. Sure enough one day he ate a huge toxic leaf and I FREAKED out. Thankfully he barfed it up and that was the end of that, but we could have had a way worse outcome. Back to safe plants now!

[@catbriggs8362]

Really good! I follow all of these practices. One I missed, however, was stress. I've been working on a big project and my house is torn up because of it. My cat developed diahrrea, caused by the stress of having her entire life upended. I never realized how much cats like things to be predictable and hate having their environment messed with. The project will be over tomorrow, so I'll be quickly putting my home back in order the way she likes it. I learned a lesson here. Introduce changes gradually and not too many at one time. Give her time to get used to each change, whether physical surroundings or a change in the daily schedule (mine or hers.) She's super-sensitive to all sorts of changes. Thank you for this great video!!

[@genericplantlife]

That last one is really what's tripping me up the most. I lost a cat suddenly a few years ago due to missed symptoms of kidney disease as I did not know any better then. As a result, I am now hypervigilant about everything that my remaining cats do. This led to me somehow convincing myself that they are dying the moment I see anything out of the ordinary, and I can only guess that this stresses them out too.

[@RedRoseSeptember22]

I lost mine to kidney disease this March :( I'm still so heartbroken by her passing and miss her so much. I wish I'd caught it earlier then maybe she'd still be here :( I'm sorry you lost your purr baby too. Kidney disease sucks I hate it.

[@truthislam6481]

I am a novice cat guardian. Watching maybe thousands of videos over the past year and a half, has taught me how little I understood. I worry when Jack vomits. Diurhea worries me the most. The longer it goes on the more dehydrated he will become

[@mandyinseattle]

9:40 Beautiful setting 💚

[@user9b2]

The nontoxic cleaner is a good idea.👍

[@hallaloth3112]

My biggest thing is the worry. We have two lads. One with FIV (and goodness do I watch him closely) and the other who. . . has some fussy eating habits. Even though our fussy eater maintains his weight, I definitely fuss over his calorie intake. . .its rough having a cat that routinely skips a meal or only eats partials. I have them down for 210 calories a day. . .he probably only eats about 150-170 on a GOOD day. I'm always happy now if he manages to finished at least two of his three daily meals. But. . .according to the vet. . .he's healthy, his weight is perfect. . .I'm hoping an eventual meal upgrade will help with that.. .but we'll see.

[@TheSarah730]

Good point on the non toxic products!

[@HeronCoyote1234]

Please pay attention to ingredients in your cat’s food. (The bigger cans make reading the ingredients much easier than the 3oz cans.) For instance, carrageenan is a carcinogen. Nobody, human or animal, should be eating anything with carrageenan in the content list.

[@mjmorriplymouth]

3:25. That’s how I eat. Straight out of the container.😂 I think it is important to be consistent in how we feed our cats. They will get used to eating less food if there is consistently less food. Also, playing with our cats to give them some exercise helps too.

[@octoberspirit]

We tried a litterbox with an enclosed lid once, and my kitty clearly didn’t like it, so we got rid of it pretty quickly. This makes sense as to why he didn’t like it!

[@tanitakyuu4358]

The last advice is so heart-warming! Thank you 😻❤

[@sarahkucy1527]

Well done! Thank you especially the reality check at the end !

[@nunyabznz]

Thank you again Mallory!!! Keep them coming. I would live to see more videos from YOU😊

[@sherfinley8855]

Great information. Thanks Mallory.

[@user-eo4wp6cl4v]

Thanks Mallory! Appreciate your effort and knowledge 🤗

[@johng.4959]

Great points! Thank you!

[@ericapoe]

Wessie keeps getting cuter and cuter😊

[@AllAboutCatsYT]

Thank you! I find myself wondering "is today the day he reached peak cuteness?" again and again. :)

[@lavinanolan6851]

My biggest worry about hurting my cat she's very small 6 lb and she's constantly underfoot and I try to watch constantly when I'm walking or moving, she's so quick though and I'm 80 years old and I'm blind in one eye and I have stepped on her a lot of times and you know she just runs in front of me or between my legs and I have to be very careful of falling I've fallen nine times now and yeah I love her to death but she trips me up so much and I don't want to hurt her but I have stepped on her little foot and but I didn't break it and she's very forgiving. I love her so much I'm so afraid of hurting her❤

[@ericapoe]

@@lavinanolan6851 try getting her a collar with a bell that way you know where she is by the sound.

[@ashandrose23]

I love these videos! This channel has been so insightful even though I've had cats my whole life. Excited/hoping the best dry and wet cat food of 2023 videos are coming in the future. Thanks for all the advice and keep up the great work.

[@AllAboutCatsYT]

Thank you so much for being here. Now that we're up to two videos per week, I'm revising our video calendar for the last quarter, so I'll see what I can do about those videos in the future!

[@SnarkasticSunny]

Thank you gor another informative & essential video!!

[@ker4all]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing...you helped me confirmed that I'm a great cat dad. 😸

[@AngelaEAwesome]

Also scented products like high scent laundry, scented plugins, and especially essential oils. Plus smoking, including weed. People make so many excuses to justify smoking around their pets.

[@jeffwhite9028]

Catbox needs to be big enough = big yes. My biggest worry - If I am wearing boots, or even just tennis shoes ...that could destroy a paw. To combat this I have some overstuffed slippers that I wear around the house in the morning. This gives the cat a big padded bumper when she is trying to trip me to demonstrate her "great love".

[@AllAboutCatsYT]

That's so considerate! Love it.

[@kan-zee]

1:47..its true....when humans go to the bathroom, the cat knows that they are vulnerable...they will sit outside the bathroom, like a gaurd , till your done your business....the same applies with cats litter box location in house. 3:24...alot of cats, don't like large bowls...cause the food goes stale. 5:47... I brush my cats 2x a day...cause its relaxing for them. 8:30... I use to worry alot , when i go for enrichment walks in the neighbourhood , with my cats....I am always on the lookout for foxes, coyotes, and even hawks and eagles...

[@siison1390]

Thank you for sharing with us.😸

[@itdpersonal]

All of these tips were great. Definitely one of the best videos to guide cat owners, both new and old.

[@AllAboutCatsYT]

Glad you think so!

[@sharonh988]

Thank You. Very informative. 🐱

[@editaedita473]

Thank you!

[@calirose2860]

Thank you for this video ❤

[@user-ku8ov6sj8s]

Thankyou for the great video. I always enjoy all your videos. I do always worry about my cats especially as they get older. I'm always careful around them. I've never been a smoker, I don't do anything too loud that would frighten them and I use safer cleaners. I give them high quality food as well and yes indoor cats do get parasites.Thankyou Mallory. 🐈🐈‍⬛

[@sidoreenadiazini007]

First time as a cat Mom. I did some DIY fragrance for home using salt/alcohol/ lavender smell downy…omg! He started being lethargic and refuses to eat. I thought I was gonna lose him. Never again.

[@Peace-tk3gr]

Thank you 🐱

[@alexandrianova6298]

Cleaner point is very valid. Noted. There aren't a lot of choices where to put the litter box, so unfortunately sometimes I see my cats pooping. The male cat likes to take a power stance like he doesn't care, but he avoids looking at anything that can look back while on the toilet...

[@suj2125]

9:34 so sweet!! ❤

[@richardwinton1016]

I'd love to know what model of microphone you have, your vocal audio sounds amazing. I came for the cats and stayed for the audio! :)

[@AllAboutCatsYT]

Having struggled with audio for years, this comment is music to my ears! Thanks. It's the Blue Yeti microphone, cleaned up and enhanced with Adobe's AI-powered audio enhancement tool.

[@richardwinton1016]

​@@AllAboutCatsYTfantastic! I shall purchase one immediately! you are costing me quite a bit of money, I just bought a Litter Robot 4 based on a previous video (you were correct, not perfect- but pretty close!)

[@AllAboutCatsYT]

@@richardwinton1016 Oh man! Well, I'll continue to try my best with worthwhile recommendations. I think you'll love the Yeti. Good luck!

[@wejoin]

Great video!!❤

[@louie.cat.fluffy]

That is a brilliant video Mallory, so far as a new cat parent I guilty of not giving her worming tablets, they are sitting here. I have carpets so don't use floor cleaners but I do use products on window ledges so I will rinse in future. These are brilliant tips, thank you 😻

[@PinkFlowers365]

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[@AllAboutCatsYT]

You're welcome!

[@cherylhaskell9830]

Thank you

[@whyilovemycats]

Thank you very much for the wonderful reminders. For the most part, I think we're doing well in just about all of the areas. I do have to improve on deworming. Sometimes I get so focused on all of the holistic remedies I give my babies that I forget about worm clear.

[@joshuaawalter]

Thanks!

[@AllAboutCatsYT]

Thank you!!

[@mandyinseattle]

1:35 I have a large metal litter box with lots and lots of litter in it and both my cats love it. When I clean it sometimes they just chill in the box. And it's behind a curtain so they have privacy

[@mommys1630]

Hi, I love your videos. Thank You! I would love to see a video on the high sided stainless steel litter boxes.

[@loretta_3843]

I noticed my cat had put on a little too much weight (I'm turning into my Italian mother, trying to show love via food!). I didn't really make her wait (no pun🤦🏻‍♀️) longer, I would pay more attention to portion sizes. She was never "grossly" overweight, just needed to cut back a bit. I'd still give her treats, but fewer and not as often. I'd cut down the amount of spoons of food I gave her from her cat food. I think the fact that, in the southern hemisphere, we're going from winter towards summer also helped, but she is at a more healthy looking size now.

[@thelifeofzoe9201]

I love your video's, thank you!

[@2plus2cats]

Multi-cat household here. We refrain entirely using any store bought cleaners. Floors and counters use various combinations of water, vinegar, baking soda and lemon juice made up in-house. Only store bought pet safe enzymatic cleaner is used for cleaning up pukes. Also, no one sets foot in the house with shoes, they stay in the garage. Washing your hands after coming home and before touching your cats also helps to avoid dragging in unwanted bugs. I also use Hepa filter air purifiers in the rooms with their litter boxes to cut down on airborne dust.

[@ScarletRain26]

Washing your hands when coming from outside and no outside shoes in the house is a huge practice for me. I wash my hands when I clock out bc I know I'll want to pet all my cats soon as I get as they all swarm me to say hello.

[@oldez]

Thank you, Ariana (my cat) is cowardly. She seems to love being overgroomed but she's finessesing me. Breaks my heart.

[@mayavril1]

I love you so much. You say all the same things as jackson galaxy and its great to see that. You're awesome and great advice ❤

[@user-ir2vx7ug4w]

I've had the same cat since 2011 and he has never had weight issues despite my trying to get him to fatten up to be even cuter...he puts himself on his own health diets and knows when it's time for him to stop eating...I think your opinion on the obesity epidemic isn't only in cats...cats have their own personalities too!

[@glasslinger]

Cats can be mentally hurt by being locked indoors their whole life. Anyone that has had an outdoors cat sees immediately the difference. If you can't let your cat outdoors due to location, weekly take the cat for a walk in the park. They need the mental stimulation a wild environment provides, even if it is only in the back yard.

[@Rexvideowow]

I think a LOT of people are TOO LOUD around their animals. Cats in particular respond very well to a quiet environment. Instead of "OH LOOK AT YOU, YOU FLUFFY WUFFY WITTLE KITTY CAT!" smothering it with pets, you could be completely silent, yawn, look away from the cat, then offer an under-handed, one-finger scratch under the chin. One is an insane overload to their senses, while the latter presents yourself in a very passive, non-threatening manner.

[@jjbinderr]

This poor lady would faint if she saw how healthy the majority of barn cats are, despite the lack of excessive pampering. By the way, new news, Profender wormer has been found to affect the eighth cranial nerve thereby causing deafness in the majority of the cats that it is used on.

[@MarjiZintz]

What a wonderful video (as usual)! Regarding parasite prevention for a couple of wonderful indoor-only kitties, what do you think about the use of a monthly topical application (like Revolution plus, for instance)? Thanks, as always!!!

[@chokethewoke746]

I love the fluffy ones. 🥰🥰

[@Billkwando]

Thanks! :)

[@AllAboutCatsYT]

You're welcome! Thank you for being here.

[@Brokedown72]

The worst is betting her into her carrier. She hates going out and it's always a struggle with her growling at me. I am sure the process is traumatic for her as I often have to get her out from under some piece of furniture. It's ugly and I am sure it's not healthy. The other thing is strangers coming into the house but I can't control that at times.

[@nicooliver6019]

Can you keep her carrier out and feed her treats inside so she won’t be as suspicious walking in on her own when it’s time to take her out? I’ve found that’s worked for me, my cats will hang out in their carrier on their own

[@Brokedown72]

@@nicooliver6019. I tried that ages ago. She's been like this forever and she's 15. She never loved the carrier. She's only eager to get back in it when all is done at the vet, tho. Luckily she forgets quickly until it's time to do it again.

[@arlenecoleman8139]

I'm a germaphobe and I insist on anyone who comes into my house to either take off their shoes or put shoe covers over them..I keep a supply for that purpose if workers that may be needed inside will have them in case they don't bring them. I have told people that look at me like I'm obsessive compulsive that I have cats and they walk where they walk and bring in God knows what on their shoes and then lick their paws...plus they sleep with me! WHY is this so hard for people to get and why don't they care?

[@deanagallatin6974]

I too am a germophobe! Since I took a microbiology class for Nursing school. We had to culture 5 'things' to grow. The biggest, nastiest petri dish that grew the lid off the dish was the culture of my sandle. Where the strap was inserted into the sole. OH MY GOD! IT WAS LIKE A FURRY GROSS CRITTER! That was the day I stopped wearing shoes in the house. No one can wear shoes in my house. Lol I freak out a little and point out all gross things people step in, and they agree to not wear shoes in the house. Lol.

[@arlenecoleman8139]

@@deanagallatin6974 Glad I'm not by myself. I don't know why everyone doesn't think about these things. Nasty people spit mucus out on the street's sidewalks...there are poops and pees everywhere from animals who could by the way have a terrible disease..drunks that puke wherever and people step in this stuff and march right on inside with it on their shoes! GROSS!!!

[@JohnPMiller]

Prove them wrong. Buy two Petri dishes with nutrient agar. On one, touch your cat's hind paw after using the litter box. On the other, touch your cat's front paw after coming inside (it's an outdoor cat?). Then wait 4-6 days, and see what happens.

[@candycarter9874]

Its REALLY hard not to worry about my cat especially after two of my cats died just a year apart from each other and my youngest one who was only 6 years old just died 4 months ago!!! 😢 💔

[@whiteknightcat]

Condolences.

[@SaabTheFox]

Rest in peace fur babies. Sending love ❣️

[@ialrakis5173]

My hairy MC has a nearly perfect coat with once a week combing. In addition to that she will get some brushing with a soft brush when sitting on my desk but it's more like a cuddling thing. she really enjoys it on her cheeks and neck.

[@delrio4222]

Great video! Do you think the Wild Alaskan Salmon oil is a good product?

[@dannyrod1980]

Cat cleanser recommendations for clean floors?

[@tjk3430]

I can only find your channel when a new video comes up. Searching for "Cats" is hopeless.

[@alisong2328]

Try subscribing to the channel - then you can go to your subscriptions to find her videos.

[@tjk3430]

@@alisong2328 Thanks. I never usually go that route bc I'm subbed to so many channels but it didn't take that long to find it.

[@geeker211]

You should also warn people about how dangerous it is when their kids pull the cats tails!

[@intothewoods2033]

Yes! I have to watch my 3 year old so closely to make sure he doesn’t hurt the cats even though it’s not his intention

[@tigertiger1699]

Glad we brought a HD steam mop…

[@kitcobain444]

Okay confession time: 😳 So I suffer from anxiety and OCD [getting therapy and meds]. I'm constantly washing my hands and trying not to obsess about my kitty's paws whenever he poops and then walks around the floor/carpet. Even with the most gentle touch, it pains him when I wipe his paws down with a warm diluted baby wipe [lots of poop in those hind paws!] 😢I can't help it, and I live in a studio apartment with not much room for moving his large clean litter box around. Anyone else go through something similar? I love my little guy, Kit Cobain, and I have a great relationship with him, I haven't bathed him yet, he's very clean on his own. ❤ As for this video, great points made, especially the last one, definitely needed to hear that 👍. Finally, I do worry about his diet. He is 6mos old and weighed in at 9lbs 12oz!!! when I got him neutered this month. Am I overfeeding him? He was a stray/rescue and I'm weaning him off dry and so he gets 1/4 cup with a single tub of FF petites and a delectable three times a day. The feeding instructions Purina puts on the food are insane to me! He's 💯 indoor but active all day, very muscular [see my pic] I just don't know what to do about this 🤷🏻‍♀️😊

[@theresegalenkatttant]

i had to put my cats litter box in my bedroom. I noticed that he avoided using it when i had it in a room I'm not in that much. and since he is elderly and prone to constipation, having it in the bedroom is actually the best choice. Now he uses it alot more, and i feel like he doesn't hold it in for as long as possible before going.

[@bookbunny9]

Yikes, great PSA about indoor cats being able to get parasites! I will talk to my vet about checking out my indoor boys.

[@heyguyslolGAMING]

My cat hates me. He constantly runs crazy at around 3am every night breaking stuff and then sh!ts in my work shoes. He also loves to tea bag me while I sleep. I had to film him doing it because I noticed every morning I'd wake up w/ cat hair in my mouth.