Cat Expert Reacts to Crazy Viral Video

[@JacksonGalaxy]

Thanks for tuning in everybody! If you would like to see more videos like this, or have other suggestions, please leave them in the comments. Happy Caturday!

[@Silentmana360]

Hey Jackson the original video for this cat can be found on KZbin Animal in Crisis EP52

[@Johnny_T779]

Kritter Klub, "animal in crisis" episode 52.

[@VillagerCometh]

As someone who knows the video context, I think your analysis is correct. The cat (Jjong) had lost her kittens 3 months ago, and after the event, she had become aggressive. I feel like Jjong has a serious chemical imbalance, but she also seems to be in control. So it could be a number of factors that are affecting her. Haru (The other grey cat) has always been there. The two have mutual respect towards each other, and Jjong would NEVER hurt him. Whenever there is a fight, he comes to interfere to protect the guardians, and Jjong will give up eventually, and this happens with zero aggression between the cats. I'd be keen on seeing your thoughts with full context, and thanks again fro keeping us entertained!

[@katem3379]

Hi, just wanted to say that I watched the original video months ago on SBS TV Animal Farm - they do a lot of behavioural assistance, rescues from individual strays to whole meat farms, veterinary assistance, some more educational videos and promote positive changes in animal legislation. They do a lot of good. This cat does get treatment, which is the point of the show. To sum it all up, months ago she'd had a difficult pregnancy which needed surgery, then she lost several kittens. The owners say that weeks later she started to attack the remaining kittens so they had them taken away for their safety. THIS is when she began attacking her owners. She'd been through a lot in quite a short time. She was prescribed medication, and (if I remember correctly) given her own safe spaces.

[@london9773]

Please watch the full video so you can further analyze it, very interesting what you think

[@AngelaGil-y2q]

I believe there was full story on YT. 3 months ago she had kittens, she was great mom but two of her kittens died. Later on she started to act out at other kittens so they found them new home, then she started to be aggressive to guardians who were self blaming thinking that she might believe all pain comes from them.. they set up whole room for her and went there wearing all that space suits to clean it and do what all good guardians could do. In the middle of the story we see vet doctor who took care of the case, then how they slowly worked up to improve this cat mind set. Setting up huge cannel with vertical spaces for her, a bit covered, playing her calming sounds, adding meds to food to help her calm down and mentally balance herself. I will try to find it cause English is not my native language so o am worried i didn't explain all i saw on this whole video

[@ibelieveinangelsyesido7436]

Bless your heart, you did a wonderful job describing the scenario. That poor cat was terrified out of its mind, hence the freak-out. Blessings! Jackie in upstate NY

[@Cainmak]

@@SatusBoredom I googled it and it looks like you were right

[@Frankendiaz]

I'm sorry but the "space suites" likely scared the poor cat out of its mind. One person, maybe. Three people? Likely overwhelmed it completely. It was not a good choice.

[@AngelaGil-y2q]

@@Frankendiaz they did. 100% but i meant this behavior started long before that. It escalated to this form where tension and stress between guardians and cat made them all do it.

[@Frankendiaz]

@@AngelaGil-y2q Oh, of course, I understand it started prior to that. I just mean, when you have a cat that is already clearly full of anxiety and hurt from what's happened to them wearing giant suites can almost be antagonistic to the cat. You're just asking for it to be more upset. I appreciate the work they're doing but this honestly makes me question their methods and knowledge on how to help cats.

[@shinku3]

Just a few comments, when they mean the staff, they mean the staff of the show that's helping the cat owners (in this case, the producer). The cat ended up being helped by a vet and being put on medication for depression from losing her kittens. I highly suggest watching the original full clip, as kritterclub (the channel that produces the content) does a lot of good work helping cats.

[@BaffleGabOlicious]

I love kritterclub, they do such great work helping lots of stray cats 🥰

[@Lasuperzambi]

Exactly! I used to watch Kritterclub, and I remember this case. She lost her kittens, I think.

[@ntfrmhr]

another story of cat depression that could have been prevented, if the didn’t breed her and make her give birth

[@elizabethhuie563]

Cat definitely can get depressed. So glad that the cat got help!!

[@annieg9331]

This video clip with its commentary from tt is taken out of context. The original video is from Kritter Klub, 'Cat can't get over the loss of her kittens and becomes aggressive' Animal in crisis episode 52. Kritter Klub is a youtube channel. The team is from South Korea, they are not a rescue team, but people contact them to get help with animal rescues. (They produce and film contents). So they team up with the rescue team and local Vets, they help and rescue animals and they help guardians to understand and to support their distressed pets, animal behaviour specialists work alongside them. Some episodes are about 'before and after' events on the animals. They are a great team. They have helped and rescued a lot of animals and helped to find them their forever homes. The team has given hope to a lot of animals otherwise would have been dead and given hope to the guardians otherwise would have been in despair. They are doing an amazing job just like Jackson Galaxy. 🥰

[@lisabelle7553]

Thanks for the background. I know the Kroger club. They have some really heart breaking rescue stories. Tik tok is the WORST

[@impishrebel5969]

Thank god someone else on here recognizes it.

[@yellotang]

Yes I have seen this video before in its entirety. Yes it comes from South Korea with a team of experts to help, kind of like my cat from hell. If I am not mistaken, they figured out the problem with this cat and it was caused by PTSD from being removed from its kittens too early. I think, trying to muddle through my pea soup thick memory fog.

[@zeldamag8381]

Thank you very much for this information.

[@Hopischwopi]

@@yellotang poor baby. Hope lil kitty is getting better!

[@kristahaire-patten8329]

I've had cats all of my life. And I can honestly say that I'm still learning things. Thank you Jackson. 😊👍✌️

[@JacksonGalaxy]

Stoked I can help!

[@AlexaOnWheels]

Same here, I have learnt more about cats from Jackson the last 4months since I found his channel than all my life since I grew up with cats and have had cats since I moved out from my parents, I'm 34 now.

[@batintheattic7293]

I've never, ever seen feline aggression at that level. It is bizarre. She's not particularly threatening to the grey cat, though. It's mainly the humans. If this were a big aggressive dog with much more dangerous consequences - I'd be considering more permanent solutions. However, that cat is really pushing the envelope. I got the impression that, when she started and before the helmets, she was doing what my cat does when he wants something and I'm not quick enough. He will paw my scalp. He will paw, and paw, and yowl really loud (because he's quite elderly now and his hearing might be going) and gradually the claws start to emerge. He'll be yowling, purring, and clawing at my head. So, I wonder how things would go if I took to wearing a bike helmet around the house. Perhaps, she has identified the grey cat as one of her trauma kittens. The grey one doesn't appear to be particularly scared. It's more confusion and concern. Angela Gill, above, outlined an update where it emerged that this cat had experienced being a mother to have two kittens die and the rest be removed and re-homed. Cats have some crazily powerful maternal instincts. She might think the helmeted humans are there to do something bad to her remaining kitten (the grey cat that isn't one of her kittens) and, in that case, what a demonstration of cat maternal instincts. I also think that feline genetics might play a part. Neither of those two are moggies, I think. They are pedigrees of some exotic variety. Does she have a concentration of something rather wild in her? God only knows what's in mine as he was a rescued feral. I do believe he's got a bit of Bengal in him, though, and this might be part of the reason why is is so yowly. I hope they have gotten her all corrected, now.

[@nightmarerex2035]

i want to know where he gets these pehromones to use and if same could be done to "vermin" to make them work for us instead against us. im sure therre is but sure us plebs wont be told about it.

[@dianebannister4591]

I don't have a cat. But I was friends with neighbors' cats. And Jackson helped me to understand cats' behavior.

[@LupaDomina]

I adopted an elderly cat that had thyroid issues. I was fully informed by the Shelter I got him from, I talked to my vet before adopting him and did all relevant research on it. He was fine until about six months after adoption he turned into a fur ball from hell - pretty similar to the one in the video. The first thing I did was take him to the vet. Turned out the medication wasn't having an effect and they upped the dose. Back to the fluffy purr ball from heaven within a week. So Mr G is correct, always start with the professionals and get them a health MOT. If it's not physical, they can recommend some good behaviourists too. ❤

[@paulhooper610]

Just want to say, my cat buddy, that I really do appreciate your knowledge. It has helped me so much. I adopted a ten year old cat a few weeks ago and he was hiding under my bed. I took your advice to block off the hiding places and a day later he was taking food from my hand. Two days later he was sat on my lap watching TV! Thank you from Smudge and myself.

[@lisam7511]

I'm deciding between 2 names for my cat and Smudge is one!❤

[@paulhooper610]

@@lisam7511 He came to me with that name and it really suits him. Let me know what you decide!

[@Lasuperzambi]

There are so many prejudices against cats. I am glad the internet brings some knowledge about these mysterious creatures I love so much!

[@paulhooper610]

@@lisam7511 Have you choosen your kitty's name? Smudge!!!!

[@vinniecorleone62]

A very good analysis of the situation with this particular cat shown in the viral video. Our Bengal cat just turned 14 & he seems to be in good health & very well cared for overall. He suddenly overnight started howling, then racing around our home late at night, while going to the bathroom on the floors where he has always used his box neatly before this happened. He suddenly had runny stools & was puking as well, so we immediately took him to our Vet & had numerous test & blood work done on him. It ended up being a very imbalanced Thyroid problem to where he has had anxiety mostly at night, confusion, panic moments & hasn't been using his box. So our Vet gave us a compound cream to rub in his ears to get his Thyroid under control. Little Vinnie has been eating better now, mostly using his box & not racing around confused late at night as much evenings now. We also bought & set up more night lights around our home so he won't be as disoriented late at night & can feel more comfortable within his environment, a big positive!

[@batintheattic7293]

That is lovely. I'm very intrigued by this cream you speak of, also. In the UK (maybe it's just where I am and what is available) medicating is extremely invasive. The idea of rubbing medication on a cat's ears is fantastic. They all get old. We want them to get old. We want them to stay with us forever.

[@Nekko-0]

It warms my heart reading all of these comments of people telling their stories abour their cats acting ill/different AND THEN DOING SOMETHING SO GOOD ABOUT IT sorry its just too sholesome you sound so lovely im sure ypur cat is so grateful to have such a caring owner😭🥺

[@carolg.6838]

I had the thyroid cream that you put on the ear for my cat who was diagnosed with a thyroid problem. It did not work well for him. I learned that you had to wash the ear (just the fleshy underside of the ear, not in the ear) so the next dose absorbs. Probably much due to my user error. I adopted him at 9 years. He would bite me if I came home and didn't go directly to the kitchen. The previous people said "always hungry". They didn't take him to the vet as they didn't think he was sick. Turned out he had thyroid disease which made him hungrier and dental issues which were unrelated to cleaning or not cleaning teeth (most teeth were eventually removed by a vet trained in dentistry). I had him about 4 years until a final sudden illness that wasn't treatable. I always said he was a great cat when he didn't bite. I really liked him. I bet not all cats with thyroid issues bite, so don't get scared off.

[@4vinylsound]

My cat was ripping its hair out and getting bald patches and I couldn't figure out why and she just doesn't seem right so I could tell the vet we've allergy meds, tried shampoos, we've tried baths. we've tried everything for skin n allergy products nothing helped it only got worse eventually one vet asked does she pee a lot and have dandruff and I said extreme so they checked a blood sugar and she was at a 500 blood sugar count. Now I give her insulin 5 IU twice A-day and now she is the best cat in the world.

[@kirstenrichards8558]

Aww, I'm glad that you discovered what your fur child's issue was🙏🏻❤️

[@shroomyk]

Had no idea dandruff could be diabetes-related! I have a diabetic cat who has dandruff. I will ask my vet about it.

[@adorableadornments1101]

I am sure this cat could have it's diabetes reversed if it was fed a raw diet. The problem is getting them to eat it after they are already so addicted to the bad stuff. My fat cat has bad dandruff too, but I will treat the diabetes if he has it by truly changing his diet. I can't afford insulin.

[@4vinylsound]

@@shroomyk yes thats hot I know I need to up our lower her shots dosages. By her fur looks n feels and dandruff.

[@4vinylsound]

@@adorableadornments1101 I have 3 cats who all share dry food diet only. 1 is very finicky so she needs food around her all the time. Unless I isolate the cats I need dry food for them 27/7

[@alleycatfire]

My heart hurts for the elderly folks - they have scars and bruises and are scared of a cat they clearly love...resorting to helmets and protective wear definitely shows their desperation AND their devotion to the little kitty, who is clearly hurting. The guardians' effort is to call for help (from Kritter Klub, per other comments) also shows their commitment. I hate to see when loving and devoted guardians are struggling to understand the signals from their cats. Happy to hear that this story (per other comments) has a happy ending. Grateful to channels like Jackson's who help folks understand these signals and help their pets!

[@ldalexandrite]

This was a pretty old clip and I remember the reason she was this agressive was because she was in depression from losing her babies unfortunately. She was grieving and traumatised.

[@TortieCoCo]

I just watched the original Korean clip and here is what happened. The cat's name is Jjong-ee and she was pregnant with 5 babies. During labor, she had a c-section due to her umbilical cord was tangled and 3 out of 5 babies didn't make it. After labor, Jjong-ee started showing aggression even towards 2 babies that survived so the family sent them for an adaption. Her vet believes Jjong-ee blames the old couple for losing her babies.

[@KattReen]

That's some crackpot reasoning. The cat needs a vet, not an armchair psycho analysis. Poor kitty :( Thanks for filling us in though

[@wintermoon7003]

Yeah, I have a hard time believing any of you as you all can't even get the number of kittens correct. Some say only 2 died, I read where only 1 died, then I read 4 and now you're saying 5. And then I heard she had a litter of 7 and you're saying 5. Is this some elborate lie you all came up with? Like seriously? If it's a true story, why not get the info right instead of just spouting nonsense? Or maybe you are the correct one and everyone else is wrong. idk, but that's why I believe that this is completely made up bullshit. There's no consistency in the story. It's probably people trying to protect the cat owners from scrutiny.

[@TortieCoCo]

@@wintermoon7003 It really doesn't matter the number of kittens that died. The point is this cat is portrait as so vicious and violent on Tiktok where the REAL story is a grief over her loss of babies and stress caused by physical and emotional pain.

[@MidnightEkaki]

@@wintermoon7003 Or maybe people just forget numbers, that doesnt invalidate the rest of the story, calm tf down. You're sounding like a conspiracy theorist.

[@CLangley-yl1fb]

@@KattReen Bro... that WAS the vet's conclusion. It's logical - for a cat anyway - to assume it's owners stole/hurt/killed its babies, because their scent was likely all over wherever the babies had been kept, and the owners are also likely the only people the cat came into regular contact with. Not to mention, she especially went for the owners.

[@impishrebel5969]

I've seen the original and the CAT LOST HER KITTENS THREE MONTHS AGO*. I believe they ripped this clip from Kritter Klub, a Korean cat rescue I watch sometimes because the things they run into get TRULY crazy, they have these clips on youtube and some are truly horrific rescues that have to be censored. I recognize this video, but the robo commentary is new. The furniture situation seems typical for the homes they go to but yeah they videotape it for Kritter Klub. They're there to help the cat and the owners. *The actual video is quite old now.

[@SuperRaraAvis]

Two apartments ago, my cat Gothy Girl started getting mean. She would hiss at anyone who walked by her, and sometimes take a swipe if we were too close. Once she even got me right below my eye because I shifted my position slightly while she was on my chest. Took us a while to figure out that she was fine in the warmer months. That apartment had one monitor heater in a back room, and it didn’t heat the whole place. Gothy Girl has super short hair, and hardly any winter coat. Poor thing was freezing half the time (and we added to her misery by kicking up a breeze every time we walked past)! Now we have a house and a decent heating system, although we do have to keep it cooler that I like with oil prices what they are , but I bring a space heater into my room on cold days, and Gothy Girl comes in with me of course. On really bad days, we just leave the heater on for her. No more hissing and swiping!

[@Aliandrin]

Space heater is good, and I also have boxes with pet heating blankets for my Orientals.

[@SuperRaraAvis]

@@Aliandrin we’ve looked at those; they’re a bit pricey. Maybe next fall. She’ll be 19 by then; she’ll deserve it!

[@Aliandrin]

@@SuperRaraAvis There is one for just 50 bucks at I believe Petsmart.

[@jebbsredemption]

It is both concerning and hilarious that you measure your life not by measures of time, but places of residence.

[@SuperRaraAvis]

@@jebbsredemption lol. That was just the most succinct way to say it. I definitely could have said “between 2015 and 2017 . . . “ but explaining why my cat was cold during those years would have taken up a lot of space and been more tedious for you, the reader.

[@elaine_of_shalott6587]

I saw this on Kritter Klub Animals in crisis episode 52. I think that's the original. It's in Korean (I think) but it has English captioning.

[@jenniferswaim2751]

I know I have seen it before but I couldn't remember where I had seen it, is this the one where the cat had lost her kittens and she blamed her owners? I wish I remembered more about it

[@lapatti]

​@@jenniferswaim2751 yes, I also saw the whole video ages ago and I remember that at the end of the video I was left thinking that those people were actually so patient and loving towards the cat.

[@TheRociprincess]

There's A LOT of context out of that video!!! It's from kritter Klub I think, a Korean KZbin channel where they help and rescue animals around the country. That cat was under a lot of stress, she was sad and in pain bc she lose all her kittens if I remember well, they give her medicine and aromatherapy to calm her down

[@Kaye09MNchick]

I love the approach Jackson Galaxy uses which is more of an integrated care type of approach to treating cats who may have issues. We're starting to see with human care how important it is to pay attention to everything in a person's life, but it's also important for cats and animals to do the same.

[@MarjiZintz]

All behavior is communication. Thanks for helping people understand that major clue!!!! ❤

[@BradleyPaulValentine]

Another important clue is find a better way to communicate bc it's not incumbent for victims of a reigning terror to get their eyes slashed out as they plead to understand the problems.

[@txlady1049]

In my social circles, I'm considered the 'cat expert'. I'm flattered, but I am by no means an expert. Been around cats all my life (62 now!), have had numerous cats at one time, shelter kitties, foundlings, feral-born, and those who just walk up and say "Hi there, you belong to me now!" Jackson, you have taught me SOOOOO much about cats. I thank you so much. And I know my cats appreciate my increased knowledge, and they are happier now because of what I've learned from you. THANK YOU, and keep sharing your knowledge. By the way, the fact that you admit not knowing everything, and needing help sometimes, lends more credence to what you tell us, we know you aren't BS-ing us!

[@Aliandrin]

With cats you can learn something new every day. I'm like you being considered an expert by friends. Yet every so often I get a new, "Wait, why is that cat doing that?"

[@TheLeafcuter]

For everyone who wants to know the full context, the whole video is up on the KZbin channel Kritter club. The cat (whose name is Jjong) was pregnant with 7 kittens, and lost 4 of them after giving birth. The heartbreak was what made her lash out, so much so that they even had to remove the remaining 3 kittens because Jjong was hurting them too. At the end of the video the owners got help from a vet that prescribed antidepressants and suggested moving Jjong into a cage filled with soft, comforting things so that she could feel safer.

[@canadiansfirst3636]

Get their cats fixed for starters. Stupid humans.

[@canadiansfirst3636]

A CAGE. WTF.

[@TheLeafcuter]

@Canadians First not wtf, cats like small confined spaces. Why do you think they like playing with cardboard boxes so much? The cage was also very vertical, providing her with plenty of climbing space and opportunity to survey the entire room from up top. It's not some empty kennel crate if that's what you're thinking of

[@KM-pm6qe]

Sounds like postpartum depressive psychosis.

[@cyndifoore7743]

Do you have a link?

[@tangofoxkc]

Hi Jackson! I just wanted to thank you because this lesson from you that you've always emphasized helped me help my cat when he got sick last year. Before I even adopted my cat I'd watched your videos over and over, just trying to learn everything I can. 3 years later, when my parents started yelling that my cat is an asshole and that he peed outside of the litterbox, I immediately took him to the vet and the tests showed he had a urinary problem, the vet said we caught it really early and so he got out of it without resorting to surgery. You've taught me how to care for my cat and part of that is how to think through my cat's perspective. I'm grateful for the wealth of knowledge you've made available.

[@JWildberry]

That's so nice to hear! You saved the cat from a lot of pain, and saved the family a lot of fights and money. I hope they appreciate your gentle heart and the way you've spent time to learn BEFORE taking on the responsibility of getting a cat. I'm just a stranger on the internet, but you made me smile today.

[@OpalDrake11]

I really needed this video today, especially the reminder at the end. I adopted a cat who has ended up with anxiety and who knows what else as he bites and no vet or behaviorist has been able to help definitively. We're still trying, though, and even though there are days I feel I can't go on and we'll never find help, notes like these help ground me.

[@adrianapignolo]

Try another vet, and another vet and another vet. If avaiable, try a vet with a Cat friendly practice certification. And talk with your cat, tell him you won't give up on him!

[@Catbooks]

God, I love you, Jackson. Thank you for your reactions to this video. The world is a better place because you're in it.

[@walsh5238]

Thank you Jackson Galaxy for putting this out there and asking the audience what they might know on source. This is awesome work as people need to be better educated on cats and you’re doing it. ❤

[@MeloraCarabas]

That first half hit hard. I was taught as a kid that any problematic behavior was simply evil even if it was a brain malfunction. The right thing indeed is to say: "are you okay?" and to go from there. You are not your biological brain. You try to be what you are, and biology is what you have to deal with.

[@madcatlady]

looks like a part of a Kritter Klub video taken out of context

[@annieg9331]

You are absolutely right. Kritter Klub is a youtube channel, the team is from South Korea, they team up with local Vets, they help and rescue animals and they help guardians to understand and to support their distressed pets, animal behaviour specialists work alongside them. Some episodes are about 'before and after' events about the animals. They are a great team. They have helped and rescued a lot of animals and helped to find them their forever homes.

[@FranGy24]

@JacksonGalaxy Can you make another video when you can have time to watch the original video, please?

[@MerryMoss]

Thank you for doing what you do, you're helping so many cats (and their guardians) around the world 💚

[@mzmerryweather]

Jackson is always the calm knowledgeable cat loving voice in the wilderness. Oh...and yes...I do believe you have magic cat wand...catnip filled 😸

[@OkiSmokey]

"dont see it as an insult, see it as an injury" is a WONDERFUL line to use when it comes to looking after animals. Human brains are a lot more nuanced than animals, yes they can feel a lot of emotions and feel just like people but it doesnt take a therapist to dig to the root of the problem when it comes to animals. look around them, notice any changes and then sculpt their environment to their needs!

[@judymlynarska5924]

Jackson, you're a freakin hero! Just got through 3 seasons of my cat from hell and honestly some of those people you helped I'd just scream on because omg - so many idiots abusing their cats out there. BTW I was always a dog person, never had cats before and once I got my 2 kittens I've learned everything from you - thanks man!

[@dusttalebrainrot]

could you cover a video on cost effective ways to do TNR? there's a small feral cat colony in my neighborhood, but spaying and neutering + giving shots costs so much money at all the vets in my area. there's also a lack of TNR programs that will do it for less cost. i really want to help out these cats, but i'm not sure how to

[@batintheattic7293]

Best of luck. I hope you get some sort of program up and running. The thing is - any decent vet would know that by not controlling the breeding of your local ferals that local veterinary services are heading for an exponential increase in feral cat care. You need to find the most reasonable local vet, who is prepared to work with you and truly loves animals, and then set up some sort of local funding project. I don't know how big you feel your neighbourhood is - it might be easier if it is a small one. That way you can have some sort of direct communication, about the situation, with your neighbours and rope in their assistance. Source your trained vet, first, I think. There has to be one that's happy to drop their charges for a mass program of neutering. Then start canvassing the neighbours for their willingness to chip in. Maybe, set up some charitable collection jars in the local shops so that people, who may have just come in from seeing loads of feral cats, will see the collection box for the local TNR fund and pop their donations in.

[@lyndalou2892]

Thank you, Jackson, for your gracious and compassionate approach to difficult situations. You are a true blessing to cats and those who love cats. I have learned a tremendous mount of valuable information from you ! 😺😺😺😺

[@evansblackparade]

Unfortunately with many humans, ppl don’t ask their kids if they are okay either lol. They take it personally and make it about “respect”.

[@evilsharkey8954]

They often just try to punish the moodiness out of them, as if that would ever work.

[@ladytoad4050]

The original clip if from Kritter Klub's Animal in Crisis episode 52. It's the yt channel for SBS Animal Farm, a South Korean show that features animal rescues, cute animals, etc. The cat in this segment had a lot of emotional trauma that the owners were doing their best to help with, but the way the clip takes it completely out of context is awful.

[@b.r.v.8609]

Just watching the short clip, I have to think there’s something being done to or happening to this cat to make it react that way. Either the environment in the home is a bad one or he’s ill and lashing out because he’s hurting.

[@lapatti]

I've seen that video a long time ago and when I started it I was under the same impression. I don't remember much about it now but I left the video thinking that those people are really very patient with that cat

[@SonsOfLorgar]

@@lapatti that isn't patience, that's criminal neglect, and they should take that cat to a vet and find out if there's something causing physical pain.

[@dusttalebrainrot]

the cat is suffering from deepseated trauma due to the loss of her kittens. however, i do agree that the environment is also damaging. she needs help and support for the trauma she went through, and it's disappointing that the owners aren't putting in the work and effort to help her.

[@impishrebel5969]

It was from Kritter Klub, a Korean cat rescue org. They were there to figure out the problem and solve it. They did. It's not criminal neglect.

[@laneatkinson6441]

​@@dusttalebrainrot Her owners are/were elderly AND contacted professionals to help her...plus, they implemented the tips that were provided to them.

[@thealphamorph]

Thanks, Jackson, for always sharing your genuine thoughts on situations like these. I really hope the family can find out what's wrong with their cat, as I'm certain it can be helped. Itf, I plan to adopt and raise a kitten and I intend to follow every helpful tip you always put out there :) So thank you, again, for always sharing with us! You may not know everything, but that doesn't make you unhelpful. Trust me when I say that you're a big help to other cat owners. Including future ones, like myself!💛

[@starrywizdom]

That poor terrified kitty. I'm glad her people are so understanding -- I hope they can find her the help she needs!

[@ReaperFerril]

"...bring in to help where my expertise leaves off..." Possibly the smartest thing I've ever heard on the internet (or, for that matter, in real life)--an expert acknowledging that they don't know everything and that they will seek assistance as needed. It is an attitude like this that makes people listen to you and trust your advice.

[@justlikethewizard]

It takes so much work to keep our little friends happy and healthy. I know I try to be in tune with Ichabod and thankfully that has helped a bunch in catching things early (I know now what tends to stress him out and what tends to help ease that stress). Cats are so quiet about their feelings, I appreciate you educating people and letting them know that sometimes you do have to look a little closer.

[@kyleepierce1390]

There's always a reason. Like you said, vetting is the first step. And if the grey cat is playing referee it's going to cause issues between the cats. It's going to cause damage to a relationship between them (if there was one). And the helmets would be alarming. Cats are very preceptive, if I even wear a scented lotion or perfume one of my cats will try to lick it off because he knows my scent. Cats will pick up on changes in the house, even medical or psychological changes in humans or maybe a change in the cat itself that it can't tell you about (like illness or pain). I remember when I first became a mom someone told me that if my baby wouldn't stop crying go through the list, diaper change, feeding, change the temp/clothing/etc, check fingers and toes for a hair, etc. If none of that works you call a doctor. Its the same with cats, try the normal stuff and if that doesn't work call the vet. There is always a reason, it's just a matter of finding the cause and then a solution will present itself.

[@IngerMykelz]

❤Thank you so much for doing this video!! I am the 'Cat Person ' in my group of friends and everyone asked me why what and because. I recommen you to every one of them. I have learned a lot of what I know from you. Animal cat dog cow or human have reasons for their actions. Yes even cows just not as many. As you would do with anyone you love and care about find out what is wrong. You don't know. That's OK!! There are amazing Vets out there. Give them a call and ask them it could be as simple as that. Thank you again! ❤❤❤

[@gumgumbaer]

Great vid. Thank you for never getting tired of reminding everybody again and again, that seeing a vet on a regular basis and in case your cat has sudden changes in their behavior is SO IMPORTANT. I'm a big fan of your work especially for that. And don't forgett: play with your cat! Miau 😸

[@gamzeturkmen312]

I am really sorry for the cat. She might be in pain.

[@felicityb4949]

Sensible. If a physically or emotionally stressed cat goes through environmental changes it can end in disaster. My cat compromised with me she keeps her food & her shelves in the exact same spot so I can rearrange couches & chairs. Clearly something is going on & I doubt the helmets are helping other than for protection. Kitty can’t see their face so it’s almost like where did my person go.

[@Berdersner]

I always loved your show, and I have two lovely fluffs. You do amazing work educating everyone about cat behavior!

[@mw25893]

That's why I love you so much you try to help others understand cats a little bit better, I have a cat named nala and we got her when she was still a kitten from our ex roommates, they never took care of her and when we started living there I made sure she at least had water. When they finally left they wanted to take her, but I convinced them to let me keep her. Omg she was and still kind of is, a firecracker haha at one point I thought we were gonna have to call you or something because she was very mean, but I told my fiance stick with it because that's probably just her personality, well she definitely grew out of her crazy stage a bit and is now more calm, sometimes you just have to be patient and look for sings of stress and take care of your babies

[@Erishkigall]

@Jackson, this is from Kritter Club's Channel Origonally

[@ShadowGirl-]

I learned all this years ago from your tv show, but its important of course to keep waving that flag and getting this information out there. You're doing excellent work Jackson, keep it up!

[@Junosensei]

My cat was an extremely aggressive Tabby who was feral, is half blind, is completely deaf, and has hyperthyroid. That last one causes high anxiety, and she not only would get aggressive seeing another cat outside, but would also scream and hiss if she smelled another cat on me. She was already ~13 when we got her, though, and they were considering putting her down because she nearly killed another cat and was not going to be chosen for a home. They actually gave her to us for free, though my mother "donated" their asking price anyway. Well, I worked hard on her diet, got her on the proper meds, worked on the home situation (she liked being locked in a single room where she could feel secure away from anyone, with all her needs taken care of daily), and over the span of two years, got her used to my company... Now she's 16+ and sleeping cuddled up next to me in bed, purring. She still needs to be isolated from contact with other animals and humans, but she has mellowed out now and is a big lover with me. She hasn't hissed in several months. I'm a proud mommy!

[@sharingrox]

Thank you for this great reaction. You were able to make a really scary crazy looking situation fixable. {hugs} for that!

[@shanemortensen]

Oh no... I saw the original Korean video. It's so sad. The poor girl was grieving the loss of her babies. If i remember correctly, a couple of her babies died, and then they rehomed the rest. She just didn't understand why her babies were suddenly gone. My heart broke watching it

[@slimtechstudio]

Can't wait for this one! Also, will you ever do a reaction video to all those "funny cat videos" where a lot of the humor is the cat guardians actually scaring or abusing their cat? Which is...NOT funny.

[@LazyIRanch]

I HATE those!! Makes me want to find them and cat-nap those poor kitties.

[@Erishkigall]

@Jackson Galaxy, Kritter Club Always have a camera crew in their videos

[@sharonh988]

Thank You Jackson for bringing this to peoples attention.

[@sanneharderflamant]

I got my cat from an animal shelter. Frankly, for the first year or so he was horrible 😢 He was extremely jumpy, would bite and scratch, and sometimes he would lie in wait and attack us randomly. Luckily, I grew up with cats, and “reading” them comes naturally to me. I kept showering him with love, trying to convince him he could trust me. But I have to admit that sometimes I did like grandma in this film and had a good cry over him. He was 12 weeks old when we got him. About a year after, we got our second cat, who was his exact opposite. However, when angry cat started biting the new cat, he just bit him back. You could almost see it in angry cat’s face when realisation hit: Being bitten hurts! So gradually he stopped doing it. He is now three in September, and he is the most loving cat ❤ New cat and I broke him down with love 😊

[@abigailwallace7732]

Single kitten behavior! If they don’t grow up with another kitten or adult cat to play with they don’t learn that things hurt! It’s why it’s always best to adopt out kittens in pairs ❤

[@bluedrgnMethy]

I love how we can change perspective on a wild video like this by shedding light on it. Educating about cats behavior helps all cats❤

[@aekchakrit]

Thanks for all knowledge and information from Jackson, I know I’m not a great cat owner, but I keep learning and I believe I will improve, special thanks for Jackson from Taiwan ❤🐈

[@sabrinalastname9719]

I've learned so much from Jackson Galaxy... he's on our cable TV in my country the Netherlands. My cats are much happier and healthier thanks to him. I refer all my cat owner friends and family to his videos about catification, play time and more.

[@rosef7648]

my cats tail got de gloved two weeks ago, and because no one else noticed she was like that for three hours until i got home. after taking her to the emergency vet and going to every check up she seems to be doing good. but i did find it weird that i almost had to fight to get her pain management. she also got her stitches removed today and she's acting weird. shaking, anxious, jumpy. and i'm not sure if it's just because this is the first time she's had her tail shaved and it's a big shock to the nerves or if she's in pain. she's still eating but i don't know if i need to go back to the vet and try and get her more pain medication.

[@stephiejane]

Thank you so much for explaining all of the Jackson. It would be horrible to think that anyone would set this up on purpose to upset a cat to this point just to make a clip. If they have, it is abuse.

[@RudisKetabs]

I watched the original video on KZbin years ago. It’s from China. Their cat had babies who died. After that she got aggressive. At the end, they gave her poison to die bc they gave up on her. Her parents loved her and cried all the time.

[@nicholas7156]

The original video is from kritter Klub in South Korea. From a series they call “animal in crisis” where they help animals with behavioral or medical problems.

[@kimfleury]

I'm having a hard time with these awful viral videos 😢

[@OliveAndJackie]

Ikr.. Especially the ones where they are litterly doing the worst to the cat/dog ( or any animal) JUST for a video. It's frustrating, especially those those angry cat/Chihuahua videos.. Where the animal is clearly being provoked. You can't see anything cause then you'll get called a Karen or a snowflakes for not justifying mentally/emotionally harming an animal.

[@felicityb4949]

Cat content has gotten out of control. Not like this where Galaxy breaks down why things are not ok. Like yeah this is cat content but it’s learning not laughing at or hurting our buddies.

[@OliveAndJackie]

@@felicityb4949 yep, exactly.

[@songsayswhat]

The worst are the so-called "rescues" where they purposefully starve or endanger an animal just to "rescue" it and make themselves look like heroes. It undermines the real rescues out there (some of which also put out videos).

[@WyndStryke]

This one has a happy ending. It's a Korean equivalent of Jackson's cats from hell, where they bring in experts to help.

[@TheMidnighttea]

I miss Cat from Hell so this'll be a treat!

[@dinomitetwins]

I wish we had more of them too. The series helped my twin and I prepare while I did MANY years of allergy shots to get our cats

[@Jessseven-m5d]

We have two females. A tabby cat named Gigi, and a black and white Tuxedo cat named Truffles. Their personalities are completely opposite. Gigi is more of a "look at me but don't touch me" kind of cat, and Truffles is very snuggly and always wants to be with her humans. She sleeps with us in our bed every night. Gigi doesn't like loud noises or quick movements... So she basically adopted my father in law as her human, because he is older and moves at a slow pace. He's more her speed and temperament. She sleeps in his bed with him. It's funny and cute because my husband and father in law didn't like cats at all. They never had cats. We had a German Shepherd that lived to be 14 years old. Sadly she had to get put out of her misery at the Vet's office last year. We adopted Gigi our Tabby Cat about a month before our German Shepherd had to be put to sleep. Gigi noticed how sad my father in law was about losing his dog, so she approached him and started scent soaking on him, marking ownership, and socializing with him exclusively. Then around Thanksgiving we adopted Truffles our Tuxedo cat and she was a kitten when we got her. She's fully grown now. She lays on my husband on the couch for hours if you let her. She's very sweet and affectionate with us. She's a bit food obsessed, while Gigi picks here and there and leaves half of her food once she's full. It's funny and cute because I converted two men who were dog lovers into cat lovers. My husband is a great cat dad. He buys them the best food and the most expensive litter, and toys and treats. He thought cats were sketchy and not affectionate. All it takes is the right cat to turn someone indifferent to cats into a cat lover.

[@oliviajackson9616]

The original video was on a channel called Kritter Klub if I remember correctly. This Sphynx girl started lashing out after she gave birth but lost several of the kittens...she's not angry at her owners or the British Shorthair in the room, she seems to have what is basically cat PTSD! I sincerely hope that she was able to get the help she needed to recover from the trauma, and feel at peace again.

[@VillagerCometh]

I remember watching this a long time ago, can’t wait!!!!

[@Miss_Palindrome]

Thank you for bringing this to others' attention! I certainly didn't know, but luckily after seeing your show and all these helpful videos I knew the cat wasn't acting like that, just because. 💖 My two precious black kittens have you to thank for knowing how to properly interact with me and to not use their claws. 🥰 They're so smart and well-mannered.

[@BetaniaeClaudioM]

This was a video on KZbin that shows this female cat acting this way after selling all of her kittens. They eventually moved this cat into a large caged area to live in to hopefully let her phase out.

[@jamar47officialyoutubechan47]

Hey Jackson I like how you are an expert when it comes to cats

[@BlinkinFirefly]

Thanks for just teaching a good lesson in general Jackson; to always have a healthy dose of skepticism. Especially when watching these viral videos. Ask questions, and consider things from more angles than just what you're being told and shown. Think about the actual facts rather than just the emotions they're trying to elicit from you. Poor cat. I hope it's ok

[@Sammy_47]

I truly love your advice; your shows and channel are super helpful. Thank you for providing this insight and helping us better understand our catbabies 😊

[@rebeccajesse4604]

I just want to say, my experience with cats had generally always been negative as a child. I grew up in a "dog home" and would visit people with cats and always get scratched or attacked as a child. Cats just always confused me but I loved them and just wanted to pet them! Watching "My Cat From Hell" really changed my perspective on cats for the better. You took away a lot of the confusion and now I really enjoy cats for their own unique natures and personalities. So thank you for all the work you do! Poor Mao, it's always so hard on a family (including the animal members) when something like this happens. I hope they were able to figure it out and that they are all happy now.

[@stevieg4201]

I so agree with you Jackson, this kitty could be in pain somehow, and the space people coming to get her couldn’t help either. I hope she gets some help

[@andreajames7220]

So I saw this video about a year or so ago from what I remember it came from a television show aired on like the BBC or something, sadly this cat became aggressive after the sudden loss of her kittens three months prior, and unfortunately she was euthanized at the end of the episode.

[@DagmarDollmaier]

Exactly! I've only had one cat act like that and it was because my gf insisted she give birth. She was hyper protective of her baby and attacked my male cat and I, stupidly, stepped in. She tore me apart! And I deserved it. I was young and stupid. You mention a broken tooth! My current cat is losing teeth! I'm assuming I should take him to the vet. He's an Oriental, so yep, I should take him to the vet, which is very luckily just downstairs. Okay, I've answered my own questions. Love your videos, Jackson! Thank you.

[@yahushahamashiachiswarlike]

I would be terrified 😨

[@zombiehugger1610]

My heart breaks for this cat, both my mom and I own a bald cat and they are just the biggest cuddle butt ever

[@sherryannwilton76]

Aw, poor kitty, she's so scared, poor baby. I hope everything turns around for her and the family. Blessings all round loved ones .

[@kristinbing]

I huge kudos to that family. I can't imagine living in a house where I'm always waiting to be attacked by my cat. It is apparent that they really care for and love their cat.

[@jaclynmirren6245]

I have a hairless cat with only one working eye who is the sweetest, most gentle little kitty I’ve ever had. I love my sweet hairless boy. ❤

[@sonyalindee8676]

Love your compassion dude. I see so many homeless humans on the streets with anger issues and I think the very same thing for them. The loving kitty’s owners never gave up on their pet but how easily society gives up on the homeless is mind boggling. Just like that 😾there is a solution to our homeless neighbors. A lot are veterans who served our country and gave even their sanity to protect us. We should do better for them. They are somebody’s son or daughter.🧐🤨

[@marygames8003]

I have a five year old cat re-named Sparkles. He was a literal bitey cat 4 years ago. He was given to me by a woman who was afraid he would hurt her baby when it arrived. I had bruises and bites all up and down the back of my legs for 2 years. We used substitution training, using his favorite stuffed animal. When he learned we would listen to him, and not punish him with water, a mop, or a broom, he stopped biting. He is a very lovey cat now. Whenever he tries to bite a little again, we tell him No bite! and give him his toy to take the frustration out on.

[@anaistres3359]

The full story is on YT although I don't remember the title. I watched it maybe two years back. If I remember correctly three months prior she lost a kitten or two and was having trouble coping.

[@Meggsie]

My cat had a mental breakdown because the neighbor cat came over and harrassed her. Hid under the couch for _months._ Didn't come out for food or anything. Always take them to the vet, we were able to determine it wasn't an illness but got her some mood stabalizers and she made a full recovery.

[@BoredPodcaster]

Cats are very sensitive to their owners emotions, and that absolutely has an impact on the cat and how the cat acts. When I was a teenager, I had depression, it was bad. One day I couldn't take it anymore, I was literally sitting on the floor in tears. My cat (a Maine Coon Mix) came over and laid on my lap. He never ever did that until that day, at that moment. To be honest, that moment cemented our kinship completely. I really miss him. But my point is, cats know about changes in their owners moods, emotions, etc. And to be honest, in my experience most animals have some kind of awareness or sensitivity like that.

[@Wildmanmercury]

This is like teaching mindfulness around how to deal with cats. ❤

[@dolittlelane]

Always appreciate your stories and insight! 😻

[@CosmicDeanNewWorld]

Sadly my cat has been tearing flesh and being aggressive for close to an year. We tried to keep looking for different ways to figure out what is going on following your advices. She calmed down at one point, but then it reappeared and it kept repapering. When we went to the vet, the vet said she most likely had breast cancer for a while and is probably the time. We knew this is what it might have been and all the other little pains for my old cat. She was about to be 18 this summer, and her name is Koza. Sadly she is not around anymore. I always loved her and I always will.

[@Shadowchellen]

I don't know if anyone told you or not but the video is 'Cat Can't Get Over The Loss Of Her Kittens And Becomes Aggressive | Animal in Crisis EP52' on youtube. As you can probably tell by the title. The cat lost their kitten due to her umbilical cord being tangled which resulted in three of her kitten dying. The other two made it, however they had to be sent away + adopted as the mother was attacking them? I would honestly recommended watching them as they do help the cat

[@tmc8484]

My cat got neutered and has not been the same since. He was getting aggressive before. I truly believe he may be a Bengal throwback as his coat did not get the standard markings. This cat can jump 6 ft+ from a lying down position. He is loving and smart. He can viciously attack out of nowhere. He is scary. Yet I love him

[@jazmyngrant6936]

So I have an extremely bonded pair of cats with one on deaths door do you have any suggestions on how to help while the one is dying and afterwords for his brother They have been together since a week old not related but close enough. They have had a hard life so far Tonka has herpes (not active) and is mostly blind from it and Marcus has a chronic URI. They were rescued as kittens and placed together as they were the same age and then as medical came up. How do I help Tonka as his best friend is dying?

[@jazmyngrant6936]

Thursday he was not acting like himself and Friday he went downhill fast. I thought he would not last the night but he survived he is doing better than yesterday but not good, still not out of the woods

[@LazyIRanch]

@@jazmyngrant6936 I'm so sorry, I know you are hurting. It's heartbreaking to know your beloved cat is slipping away, but knowing how much it will confuse and cause emotional pain for his bonded "brother" is sad because we can't explain loss to them. I went through this about 6 years ago, with Puff(m) and Smidgen(f). They were almost a year apart and not related but they loved each other. Both had hyperthyroidism. Puff was the older one and my son's beloved kitty for 17 years since he was a child. I got up one morning to see my 24 year old, 6'2" son sobbing his heart out, holding Puff, and about 2 weeks later, Smidgen left us. I really believe she died of a broken heart. She wouldn't eat. I wish I had some good advice. I'm crying now even though it was 6 years ago. You know they love you, and I know you will comfort your cat the best you can. Please take care of yourself, too. I hope you have caring friends and family who understand how much you love your feline family. I didn't, and I'm still hurting, but I know I gave them the best life I could. You are giving your cats the best life they could have had, and I believe cats sense our love for them. 2.5 years ago a beautiful little tuxedo cat showed up on my porch and adopted ME. Weird because I live far out in the boonies in a place where there aren't stray animals (predators here are large and vicious). He was healthy, clean, and didn't look feral. Within 2 weeks he was sleeping next to me and being the sweetest, cuddliest kitty. The really weird thing is he looks like a doppelganger of my beloved cat I had 18 years, who died 23 years ago, a week after my mother passed.

[@emily.g.929]

Let your surviving kitty be there to say goodbye, let them interact with the body so they understand that the cat is not just missing.

[@exdus235]

​@@emily.g.929Yes yes yes. Letting the remaining animal experience, up close, the lifeless body of their companion does seem to ease the sorrow.

[@exdus235]

​@@emily.g.929Yes yes yes. Letting the remaining animal experience, up close, the lifeless body of their companion does seem to ease the sorrow.

[@thefreakmachine]

"What happened 3 months ago?" Me: well, tell us you damn robot!

[@renatomedeiros1476]

my 10 year old cat is acting the opposite of this. for some time now she has been more affectionate and attached to me than before. I don't know if it was the feed that I changed to one for indoor senior cats neutered or simply because of her age.

[@erinreese3849]

Thank you for informing people about this❤

[@kathleenklein4231]

One of my kitties had painful teeth. He used to be aloof and did not like to be touched. Once he went to the vet and had surgery to remove the painful teeth he became a love bug and is sitting next to me right now as I type.

[@ThePurringJournal]

Excellent commentary! ❤

[@jeanphillips1030]

My Cat Tarjay I rescued at a shelter. She had all these. I have past scars when she went on attack aggressive mode. I took her to the vet and she is now on Elivil and it works. I also give her Compose treat in the morning. She is no longer hurting emotionally.

[@minamilad007]

This video is from South Korea. This cat lost her kittens 3 months ago if I remember well. Search for the korean original video

[@sdqsdq6274]

knew it , the sofa setting , look so korean ,lol