22 Everyday Things That Break Your Cat's Heart

[@kaberle7]

I've been a Registered Veterinary Technician for 53 years. I must tell you, this is probably the best video on cats on the internet!! There was not one detail I could argue against. You were precise on what not to do, and explained why very clearly so that even new cat owners would understand. I have to give you a big five (10) Paws up for this!! 🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾

[@missshannon9790]

BLACK VETS MATTER. We need more Black veterinarians. To ensure our cats and other pets aren't abused or mistreated.

[@pamelamarsh291]

My Vet told me it was okay to pick up my tuxedo cat by the scruff of the neck because she refuses to let anyone pick her up normally. She was a homeless kitten that I found in my backyard. I gave her a forever home & got her fixed when she was old enough. She is very loveable, but SHE WILL NOT LET YOU PICK HER UP! I don't have to pick her up by the scruff of the neck very often, but when I do, it comes in handy!

[@gerrytlush5592]

❤😊

[@user-wk4fk7ui6s]

Sorry i did'ent finish just saying thank you.😻👍👏

[@LarryOliverius]

Pornography photos

[@nisehammeken8546]

22: laser pointers 21: not spreading territory 20: darkness 19: a lot of toys 18: hunt eat sleep cycle 17: how do you pick up your cat 16: Making vulnerable when eating 15: hurting their most sensible part (whiskers) 14: force 13: what we see as punishment our cats see as aggreasion 12: their water 11: rough play 10: essential oils 9: the amount of litter boxes 8: messing with their sleep 7: what dishes do you feed your cats in 6: how often do you clean the litter box 5: a lap cat 4: mixed signals 3: vertical space 2: social akwardness 1: the biggest mistake: not respecting their nature

[@sandymclean9630]

thank you so much

[@aimeecoley9922]

Thank you

[@DianaCreme-Villagomez]

I was a great cat parent. I had them til they were old. So sweet,I miss all of them! I had 4 ! 🐱🐾🐾

[@jamesmcpherson1590]

I learned as a teenager that trapping cats against their wishes, even just to express affection, is the best way to ensure that they hate snuggling. When I got older, I made a point of always allowing my cat to leave when it wanted, and have thus consistently found that cats that know they can leave whenever they wish like to snuggle the most, and are least likely to want to leave.

[@camillia0114]

B 2

[@Iamliterallythatgirl]

Men discovering consent 😂

[@jamesmcpherson1590]

@@Iamliterallythatgirl Bringing gender into it and making it creepy? Very insulting and not cool.

[@harmoneebliss777]

Wow. That's some terrible projection, you've got going on, with your comment. :(

[@jamesmcpherson1590]

​@@harmoneebliss777 Are you referring to me? I'd appreciate clarification.

[@niteloon6073]

We had a 1950's night light. A single LED bulb (smaller than a pea). One night there were no stars and the moon wasn't up. Hubby reached over and took the night light out of the outlet. I told him he had to put it back in because cats can't see in total darkness they need some light for their eyes to magnify it. He said no they can see just fine. I told him no they can't. Just then there was a THUNK!!!! My cat was walking from the bed to the window sill and fell to the floor. I said " I TOLD YOU SO!!" Only three times in my life time(I'm 65)has the been such PERFECT TIMING!!!!

[@RobertWalker560587]

I got my cat a kitty water fountain and as soon as I turned it on kitty zoomed straight for it. I got plenty o cuddles later.

[@deborahwales1717]

@@RobertWalker560587 so cute!

[@TheSleepingonit]

I use that too, came with a light on it, not sure how spring water got the filter dirty though

[@cgormantx]

​@TheSleepingonit They get it dirty by using it as a face cleaning source. After eating, you might see them going straight for the water bowl, not to drink (at first) but to wash off any remaining food bits. That's why most fountains have a filter pack on them, it catches these bits so they don't return to fresh water. You DO have to clean those fountains at a frequency that doesn't overload the filter.

[@Justabuckeye]

They Don last long either

[@BirchWitch]

They LOVE that fresh water! They really love a fountain.

[@fluffytail6355]

As a vet tech for 30 years, this is excellent information that I wish every cat parent would know!

[@user-wk4fk7ui6s]

Thank you .

[@claudiafuentes1468]

So true

[@angelag669]

I have always made sure to clean out my cats' bowls and replace the water twice per week. After this video I will make sure to do it more often. I grew up with dogs but in my later years I have been adopted by several cats. I have 2 inside. One since she was a kitten and the other I took in from the street at about 10 yrs old. That one is my shadow and goes everywhere I do. I also have 3 ferals outside I take care of. They are getting braver by the day as now 2 of them will come in my door with I open it to go out and feed them. I am now a certified cat lady and love every minute of it.

[@truenokill]

Yes biofilm I change it twice a day. It has to be rubbed out just just dumped and filled up again

[@miskyloo887]

Changing water in bowls is usually done everyday.. Everyday is the norm and that's what we do for our cats and figus as well as the water we keep for the street kitties outside..

[@rebaeasler]

You are will protected. Dogs are protectors.so is cats Amazing animals GIVEN to us by GOD THE FATHER AS OR HELP ERS

[@BirchWitch]

The best cats come as rescues, they are more willing to give love when they feel loved, and can become very loving, loyal and trusting. ❤ You are blessed!

[@franziskamathys4283]

I do the cleaning and replacing morning + evening, daily!

[@catharinamariatheresia1626]

This was very helpful! Thank you. I recently got adopted by a cat and I wasn’t prepared. She taught me to buy food, get a litterbox and don’t play to rough. It’s quite a beautiful challenge but as we fell in love at first sight, I wanted to make it work. This really helps.

[@cam7771]

Enjoy the world of Cats ❤ 🐾🐾

[@Kass-i9p]

😅🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@crystalwillis175]

For sure ❤❤❤❤

[@NoOne-bp2jw]

I remember being about 10 years old when I saw a neighbor's young child (4-5 years) picking up a cat totally wrong. I went over and taught her to support kitty's butt and chest while picking up the cat. I'm not even sure how I knew, but I was so proud of myself and her for listening. 😂😂😂

[@marthalee5277]

We always had cats for pets because my Dad just loved them. I can remember my Dad teaching/showing me how to pick up a cat as a young girl.

[@peacelover6634]

Interesting about the fresh water!!! I believe this goes for giving water for all your pets and children. I think it's good to scrub that water bowl every day or two with a little bit of soap to remove that slimy feeling that you feel after the bowls been used for a couple of days.

[@PuffKitty]

It seems to build up super fast in hot weather 🤢yuk

[@clairehooper4276]

This is an excellent video. As a cat owner for over for over 30 years, I have learned most of this already! But I am going to share, as everyone should know this. Huge paws up!

[@cosmeticsandpurseswithevelyn]

This video with such vital information should have a MILLION Likes. Why aren't people understanding or willing to do these sensible right things is mind boggling.

[@karenscafuto3434]

I understand completely what you’re saying. I was strict, dog person, or dog lady ☺️ my daughter, came home one day and handed me a female “Maine Coon “cat. When we first got her, she was an angry, angry cat, attacking everyone and hiding under beds or any place she could find. I knew nothing about cats ,though that’s not true. I had one cat before ,who ran away as, she passed me as I opened the door. I didn’t know where To start to help her find a place in our home. I found out that there was, After questioning ,other cats in her last home who abused her terribly. I began searching to learn how we can give her a good, safe and kind and fair treatment in your home! Netflicks has many wonderful videos and Documentary’s! Roku has movies on Cats and Dogs! God Bless Social Media ❤ All social media is filled with more information than you can imagine ❤ I still check in where I found my answers,as she is now a beautiful calm and very loving cat🥰💕 Make your projects with your cat the answer to living and learning how to teach kind and loving life The Family Way, Together🎉 your research makes the family a a tighter knit as you live and learn as a team! the real answer, you

[@karenscafuto3434]

Karen

[@karenscafuto3434]

19:21

[@icuabc1235]

This is something that new cat owners need to listen to, but I leave food out for my cats constantly, but if I ever see that they're getting fat that will stop. My cats hardly ever meow to me, they talk to me in Cat talk, the best I can describe it is chirping. Love on your Cat and your Cat will love you. And yes, do not, I repeat, do not rough play with your Kitty, because you will regret it, this is one reason why men hate Cats, they want to get rough with them, and then wind up with the cat whooping their ass.

[@cameron9206]

NO NO NO. Free feeding is so bad and not just cuz they can get fat. Cats aren’t grazing animals, at least get a timed auto feeder since you use dry food plz.

[@Kingdl351]

My neighbor played rough with his kitten, basically mishandling her. Now, when he wants someone to cat sit, she plays aggressively, and this makes them want to avoid her.

[@2dhomes]

Change water every 2 days 😮😮😮😮 ???? NO !!!! I wash their bowls and put fresh water several times a day 😊😊😊😊 Love your channel ❤

[@marlenelindsey7638]

Kitty fountain

[@lukilu65]

My cat tells me when he wants fresh water. He stands by his water dish and looks at me. I always wash his water dish.

[@polliebain7450]

@@marlenelindsey7638 the best idea - also has a filter so water us clean, filtered constantly - and moving! Which cats prefer. I have one ib my bedroom and it gives off a gentle light at night too. Win win! 😼💕

[@shelbyandstuff123]

absolutely- twice a day at least... more if anything gets into the water

[@NoOne-bp2jw]

How old was your cat(s) when you introduced them to the water fountain? Did you do anything special to entice them to use it? Any advice appreciated.

[@firebyrd437]

I feed my cats at any time they want to eat, and that's pretty often, but since they feed from the same plate, it's really small meals each time. However, twice a day, they get some roast chicken, cat treats, sticks, and biscuits. They know once I've had my morning coffee and go into the bedroom to get dressed, its treat time. They are sitting waiting for me outside the door. When 5 pm. comes around, they will get restless, and if I'm not aware of the time, they will tap me with their paws because its treat time again

[@Mikevdog]

My kitties are grazers too

[@mmkowa8199]

😊😊

[@Kass-i9p]

They are greedy, spoilt narcissistic freaks. The more you feed the more they will eat..as a good vet, stop feeding loads different things, they will have you wrapped around their fingers..stick. To 1 type food.dry kibble best & feed -1-2 times a day

[@oops-ko3xt]

I totally agree with you! When my cat was alive, when I left the house, I left a light for him. But, a Russian "friend" who is overly conceited laughed at me, because she believed that cats could see everything in the darkness. She's so stupid. Cats can see things in a dim environment better than humans, but this doesn't mean that they don't need any light!

[@christinabernard5708]

Change water every day if possible they dribble spit when they drink and it’s snotty like in the bottom!

[@mammaskassiotis8932]

Yes! I change my feline water dishes first thing in the a. m. & Right b4 bed and I add 2 drops acc every time.

[@HonesTeaBeauTea]

I literally just saw a thread on Facebook and people were arguing the fact that their cats did understand punishment like this One girl admitted that she spanked her cat when it ran across the highway nd I said your cat absolutely does not know. I mean maybe if you catch it in that very second but not even ten seconds later. You cannot control cats. You can keep them indoors.

[@Sandra-vo3sk]

2:27 😅😊😅

[@user-pl3vw3cq6w]

You're spot on. No spanking ever. I literally had to suck up to Scooby my Maine Coon after looking at him wrong....😂😂😂not kidding

[@HonesTeaBeauTea]

@@user-pl3vw3cq6w haha cats are the best. I want a maine coon so bad ♡ One of my cats gets highly jealous. Always has since she was a kitten. She glares at me if I dont feed her first, pet her first.

[@peacelover6634]

🙄

[@katescarratt4267]

​No , we cat owners believe you. We've all been there!

[@AuntLizzie]

We are looking after a friend's cat at present and he came to us in a really stressed condition. Regularising his feeding etc has made an immense difference, but he still attacks your leg, claws and biting when you walk away. We keep trying. !! 😾🐱

[@raneewilson9165]

I’ve had several cats over my adult years. Almost all these issues I have just naturally adhered to. I get angry when I see ppl who can’t read their cats signals. I had one that wanted to be aggressive toward me. Ironically it was my last of the many I had. He would swipe at me scratch me and bite. I started wearing suede driving gloves at the times and places he did it. Then if he bit or scratched me I’d gently bop him on the forehead and say “you don’t bite your mommy.” Watching cats you will see the head bop is what cats will do to warn other cats. They usually do not extend their claws at first. This worked well. I also did J. Galaxy’s suggestion to slowly close my eyes and wait until the cat copies me. I did this over and over with an aggressive cat of one of my patients that would attack me while making the clients bed. Soon the cat was laying down next to me on the floor and playing with its toys and me. Cats give you so many signs when they are having different feelings.

[@niharikaniru4678]

Hey can you give me some suggestion please? My cat bites me so much at night even in my face. And she becomes too much hyper at night.. My sister is afraid of this behaviour of my cat and I also feel stressed when she acts like that.. What should I do? I'm a new cat owner so I'm asking for help from you

[@niharikaniru4678]

When she becomes crazy, me and my sister cannot help putting her in other room.. But then, she tries to come at our room again and again.. If we allow her to come, she starts biting us and running all over the room.. Sometimes, I feel so frustrated because of her behaviour

[@pamela9163]

It's probably just playtime for her, especially if she's quite young.

[@jillhargrave-george4510]

If you cannot read your cat's signals, instinctively, go and get a dog!

[@teresagaines2281]

Thank you! I had a cat that I loved ❤ her so much! She would put one paw on each of each my shoulders, then would put her head and give me a nudge. She would pure while doing me the whole time. I would give her a little nuge back when she did this, a little Love Nudge ❤

[@brightphoebesays]

I have three pets, my first cat, my second cat, and the dog. My first cat has been ill recently, and I believe it's partly depression, that I keep adding more animals to our house and it isn't just her and me any more, and I have less time for her. So I have been putting the other animals either outside or in a different room occasionally, so she and I can have some alone time together, so I can focus on her. There was also a medical issue which I'm addressing, and I am making her special raw food no one else gets, and she is improving. 🥰😻

[@EternalFlightVV]

Make sure you get her bloodwork from a vet. There are so many treatable health issues that can become untreatable if you don't catch them early enough.

[@brightphoebesays]

@@EternalFlightVV Thanks, Yes I've had her bloodwork done and urinalysis. They had to sedate her for these. They used an ultrasound and also did a fecal smear, the whole nine yards! And I paid quite a bit of money (without even blinking). The vet said she has diabetes, brought on by age (she's only 7 out of 14 years!), prednisolone use (for IBD), and stress (from the dog). She is doing better now since I started her on raw food, three times a day, and extra attention. The insulin shots is not something I (personally) can administer, and there's a new oral treatment, but costs a lot. I'm hoping it's a misdiagnosis, as overuse of steroid can produce the same symptoms and she's been on it for 3 years. I requested the test results on paper, and have analyzed them myself and looked up explanations. I have reduced her steroid dosage by half, and she isn't throwing up any more than she did on full size pills, also the blood in the urine is gone. I think she was getting too much steroid. I am also looking into rehoming the poodle. That was a boundary breaker from the beginning: if the new dog threatens the lives of my cats, the dog is out.

[@EternalFlightVV]

@brightphoebus Sounds like your kitty has a great pet parent in you 😄 Can I ask why you can't do insulin injections? Diabetes is one of the leading causes of kidney disease - an all too common reason many cats' lives come to an end. There is no dialysis for cats. Most kitties end up getting kidney disease if they live long enough, but diabetes will definitely accelerate that 😞

[@leosunrising]

All GREAT tips for owning a healthy well adjusted kitty. Thanks for the lessons!

[@HonesTeaBeauTea]

I literally leave nightlights on and even cartoons on all day so they don't have to focus on every little sound ♡ I hold my cats in the most loving way. I hold them securely with my hand under their hind paws.. I think. Now I have to check. All I know is its proper, holding their butt. Im a good cat mom.. I have learned some through all the videos I watch but it mainly gives me a pat on the back because im already doing everything naturally correctly ♡ I didn't always though. I only had one cat, one litter box for 8 years. My daughter brought a tiny kitten home and the 2 did share a litter box, no problem.. I clean it every day, often twice. My cats do not mind. I now have 7 cats. 4 were from an abandoned litter under my shed of the house we just moved into. One is a disabled kitten we rescued. We have 3 litter boxes, 7 cats. I know its not enough but they only really use 2 out of 3. I am still going to get more. Im actually looking now.

[@Feline_Fanatics]

You sound like an amazing cat mom! 😻 Leaving nightlights and cartoons on is such a sweet idea to keep them comfy. Holding them securely with a hand under their hind paws is perfect. 😊 And wow, seven cats! You're doing a fantastic job managing all of them, especially with the litter boxes. Adding more sounds like a good plan, but it’s clear you’re already doing a great job. ❤️🐾

[@F.isForFreya]

the fuck

[@icuabc1235]

Your a good Kitty person 🤟😃🤟🇺🇲

[@icuabc1235]

If you have Wi-Fi and you have a Wi-Fi TV you can go to KZbin and play some Cat TV for them

[@HonesTeaBeauTea]

Thank you my cats are everything to me

[@Myownboss35]

"Cats are fiercely independent" Please tell that to my cat.

[@daniellewylie6187]

Ditto 😂

[@shelleyaultman1193]

Absolutely

[@darnelltheartist]

oh I bet your cat already knows but just chooses to let you believe what you believe so it doesn't have to do sh*t. XD

[@neverBragg]

AGREED! Especially, STOP being lazy, using lasers (which irreparably damage all retinas). Animals are observably Frustrated. ALL ARE COMMON MISTAKES of longtime cat lovers, owners and health professionals!

[@user-wk4fk7ui6s]

Thank you for letting me know about lasers i don't have one now but i have in the past.

[@traceykoontz2868]

​@@user-wk4fk7ui6sI only recently learned about it, but at the same time she could have been in the upstairs sound asleep and I had had those in a drawer and if I touched it or picked it up to move it I would turn around and she would be right beside me meowing ready to go at it, and she only seemed annoyed when the battery would die.

[@andieallison6792]

Their eyes will be fine if you don't point it at them

[@marionmarcetic7287]

I Have 3 Indoor Kitties Myself 😻😻😻‼️ And Their Name's Are Blizzard Rosie And Coco Kitty! I Love My Precious Little Kitties To Bit's BIG-TIME!!! We Are Very Playful And Affectionate With Each Other! Shalom And Amen!✝️✝️🛐🛐😇🌟🤗🙏🙏🙏🇨🇦🇮🇱♾️🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🗽🦅❤❤❤‼️

[@OneOfUsHere]

Thank you for this excellent video ! 😺 You cover so much I think it's possibly the best one I've seen. The clips of different kitties are wonderful, they're all unique and beautiful!😽

[@Feline_Fanatics]

Thank you so much for the kind words! 😺 I'm thrilled you enjoyed the video and found it helpful. Those kitties sure know how to steal the show with their unique charm! 😽❤

[@ravipeiris4388]

I love the fact that the narrator used the term "cat parent" and not the words "owner" ❤.

[@user-pl3vw3cq6w]

@ravipeiris4388 We know who owns who. I have 8 rescue cats and it's like running a nursery school!

[@Bouitaz]

Stop infantilizing cats and treating them as little humans. You're not respecting Rule #1. You're not its parent, you're its owner. Period.

[@katescarratt4267]

​@@BouitazDogs have owners, cats have staff. Fact.

[@andieallison6792]

It's stupid

[@OlgoliaMongolia]

Thank you so much for such important info. I’ve had cats for 10 years now and it’s good to know what I’ve been doing wrong. New subscriber👍

[@user-vi9rg4qv6f]

Thank you!! Our fur babies need our understanding.❤❤🫶🙌👐❤️♥️🤗🙏

[@paisleyzpt]

Wow im a first time cat owner and I’ve had my cat for about 2 years now and was thinking about getting her a feline friend .before I got my cat i researched everything I could I about cats and felt I was ready for one. now I’m just realizing how many mistakes Ive made caring for my furry friend without even knowing it. Thank you this very informative video this helped a lot to understand my cat better. Will definitely be watching more of your videos in the future.

[@kidforeverplz]

I’m so proud of myself for knowing most of these already! I sometimes feel like a bad cat mom but I see now that I’m not half bad.

[@peacelover6634]

I believe that for most indoor cats (who stay at home alone while their parents work), are much happier and healthier overall with a companion, another cat or dog staying at home also. They communicate with each other, they discuss what's going on in the home and they get to share life's experiences while their parents are away. I believe this is even more true for dogs, particularly certain breeds such as poodles. . Ideally, your pets will be young, under 4 years of age or so, when they meet, where they are more likely to be open-minded and wanting to make friends. But I believe older dogs and cats can also adapt somewhat as long as long as the older pet is not sickly or in pain. You can separate the two sometimes and separate rooms if you're older pet gets fed up with the friskiness and energy of the younger pet. Individual personalities play into this too.

[@cathypiscitello3369]

I agree i've always had two cats. They need to know they're not alone.

[@ss67camaronut]

I disagree with feeding schedules for cats and dogs. They like several small meals a day and night too. When they have available food all the time, they overeat less and dont have that feeding time anxiety and actually eat smaller portions. They like a variety of treats too but dont over da it, treats are not intended to be a meal and can be unhealthy in large amounts. Also, all cats lick themselves and its completely healthy to cough up hairballs occasionally, something some folks dont understand. Treat animals as family members because THEY ARE just that. Common sense goes a long way. Theyre smarter than they get credit for.

[@claudiafuentes1468]

That depends on the cats. All cats are different. I do feed mine twice a day and during the day I give them small portions of wet food.

[@ss67camaronut]

@@claudiafuentes1468 every cat and dog that was in my family that was inside the house or barn always had dry food full time. My main coon ( and all my cats and dog)were dumped here ( common prob on my dirt road-- is where ALL my pets came from) . At first they eat like shop vacs , and stampede every time they hear food rattling or cans opening, but after a few weeks they realize they dont have to compete for every meal and they then only mosey over if it's treats or wet food. Cats are more complicated than dogs but they're trainable and their different personalities shine through when a little effort and time is offered. The 25# Maine coon loves to play fetch ! Hes more like a dog than a cat ! Lol. --- to your point, I think the difference is mostly in the humans than the animals, acknowledging that some folks arent able to be with them because of work and just life. I'm disabled and am with mine most all the time. They truly are family to me. Even before I got hurt 25 yrs ago animals were drawn to me when noone else could get near them or were kind of a one person critter but would interact with me sometimes more than the owner! To me animals are easy---- it's people that suck ! Animals are honest and loyal and sometimes ornery-- like me ! Lol. Sorry for writing a damn book ! Lol . Just the solitude I guess. L8R !

[@ellasoriginalchannel9713]

@claudiafuentes1468 It really does not depend on the cat, because all cats are literally built for several small meals per day. They hunt small prey in every few hours.

[@Followwingyou]

My cat loves the shallow clam shell bowl I use for his water. He can lap from the edge and so it gives him a good idea where the water is in relation to his face.

[@crystalcoughlin7283]

My own cat gives me his belly many times in a run of a day. 😸 😸 😸 ❤ ❤ ❤.

[@ldqa2737]

I think jealousy might need to be added here. My cat ran away from home because a new cat came to live with us. After she saw me petting the new cat, she would no longer sleep in the bed with me like she used to and completely abandoned her favorite kitty condo. (No sharing) She relocated herself two doors down to a neighbor's house. She comes twice a day to eat but refuses to stay. I feed her, take her to the vet, do all the general health stuff for her and keep her microchip activated and collared with name and contact info. But she refuses to stay on my property or in the house.😢 BTW, the neighbors love her and don't mind she comes there to sleep or hang out.

[@CatPDX]

Genuinely pleasantly surprised to find all the info here correct and well explained for those new to feline care.

[@rjandrade4723]

The rule for litter boxes is one per cat plus 1 extra. Cleaning is simple first thing in the morning I make the rounds and it takes no more than a few minutes. As needed during the day if I walk past and see it has been used and at night before retiring. All waste put in one of those cheap plastic bags 100 per box for food&bread twist ties. Easy disposal. No smelly boxes and no odors that have to be covered with air fresheners.

[@annalazar6260]

When it comes to the laser dot, my Luna knows that I'm releasing the dot and when she sees that I'm taking the laser in my hand, she already knows what's coming.

[@user-pl3vw3cq6w]

Mine come running. Tried to sneak the pointer out of the drawer during their nap time to check the batteries. I look up and there are 8 cats surrounding me. I made no noise...mine love it

[@geri8666]

A laser dot doesn't give your cat the satisfaction of catching the thing they purdue. I tnink its a poor toy for that reason.

[@seekingthetruth2748]

​@geri8666 I use the lazer pointer and Luca loves it. After play with the lazer I throw treats that bounce on the floor and he chases them. He loves it because it helps with the chase and catch.

[@user-pl3vw3cq6w]

@@geri8666 that's a good point. I have 3 fishing poles and use those as well. My cats love it. Good times

[@anntelfer5164]

This is the best cat video I've seen online.

[@251Marmar1975]

I am a dog owner,she is extremely fussy about her drinking water, she asks for fresh tab water for each time she drinks and she wants to see that I fill her water container!!!Entering any new place she tries to find kitchen and the faucet!😂😂😂

[@S.Uranus]

Smart dog 🤣💖💖

[@diannshowers9129]

Glass bowls are best. I also use elevated bowls

[@nargisajaz2909]

Very useful tips.thanks for sharing

[@JohnCunningham-sy5ug]

Nice video have had indoor/ outdoors cats for years let your cats be happy. I talk to them using same phrases to communicate they react appropriately 90% of the time. 😊

[@neilburns8869]

On the subject of the toys I would say that quality not quantity is the key. Maybe 3 or 4 that they really enjoy and get plenty of fun out of, rather than having a dozen where you're cat simply isn't interested in half of them. So, take your time and choose their toys carefully. Good luck.

[@neiltheblaze]

The first time I saw someone use a laser pointer with a cat - it was cute at first, and the cat seemed to be having fun - but a very short time into it, I started to perceive it as "teasing" - and I could tell the cat thought so too. She just suddenly stopped and walked into a corner and started agitatedly cleaning her paws with her back to us. I said, "Oh, she's getting frustrated!" and my friend stopped and looked at me and realized it was true. There was no possible follow-through for the cat. She put the laser pointer away and only used it occasionally after that. Pointing it at a toy for the cat to pounce on is a great idea! But, personally, I won't use one at all. It's a game the cat can never win.

[@RobertWalker560587]

I Let there food bowl go empty. That way they need to communicate with me by cuddles and purring to remind me to feed him. It works too.

[@JoeyCrakk]

Yup! lol that’s how my my car is lol he’s doing that as we speak!💯😂

[@franadkins8095]

Just stop feeding them so much...they are not like humans with insatiable appetites

[@elproff007]

My kitty smacks me in the face when her dish is empty! (no claws) 😂😂😂

[@elvetrovfan]

@@elproff007 That's how my cat wakes me up...

[@zuzuspetals9281]

Ours sits on the side of the desk her bowl is on and bitches at us , if we ignore her she starts pushing things off the counter.

[@bohemianwriter1]

Never used lazer pointer. Her food spot is right next to the kitchen counter. Her toilet is by the entrance door. Whenever I have to make errands from my sick bed, I always leave on cat-tv for her to watch. Only time she drives me nuts, is during her heat cycles...

[@TheSleepingonit]

Can you hear your cat howling from 2 houses away? My Luna is that loud when she is in heat

[@asimsherazi7305]

Just get her spayed

[@kaylawickman8160]

@@TheSleepingonitplease have your cat spayed! She will be happier and healthier.

[@crystalstar9676]

A friend of mine wouldn't get her cat spayed and she got cancer..

[@DonnaMarlowe-wk9fb]

​@@TheSleepingonitGet your kittie fixed!

[@NobblerWobbler]

Id say most of this is accurate and great info! Exept my baby Ghost loves belly/chest rubs and nearly falls asleep when I hold him like a baby. He flops an arm out, shuts his eyes, and purrs and purrs. He flops over for me to rub his chest when its bed time too ❤

[@smulroy]

Oh my one cat insists on baby carry. I never initiate. She just likes to flop over and get belly scritches.

[@WascallyWabbit-w8s]

All animals like to drink moving water. It is instinctual. Moving water is living water, still water is dead water. This may be why even a dripping faucet is so attractive to them.

[@crystalcoughlin7283]

Our cats have food out all day but they still chase flies and any flying or jumping insects daily 😸 😸 😸 ❤ ❤ ❤

[@jcy089]

My wiser cat understands it's a laser pointer I play with her and isn't real, so it doesn't bother her. My more "simple" cat understands it's a laser entity that taunts her and then vanishes, so it doesn't bother her.

[@elvetrovfan]

My cat ignores it as he has learned he can't catch it.

[@Sinailionspride]

My cat loves his laser pointer, and actually lets me know everynight when hes ready for his" laser" time!

[@DJarry394]

My cat made connections when she did something she shouldn’t have. I used a squirt gun, and then stopped but just made a sound and gesture mimicking a squirt gun, and she knew she wasn’t supposed to jump up on the kitchen counter; she jumped down. At least not in front of me, lol. My sister’s cats HAD to use one litter box. They refused to have separate boxes. Most cats I knew weren’t lap cats. They were chest and stomach kitties.

[@KhadizaTasmela]

My kitty name is Greece. He is a orange cat.I love your video's they are so useful they help me understood Greece without your video's he would have died for bieng misunderstood

[@Feline_Fanatics]

Aww, Greece sounds like such a special kitty! 🧡 I'm so glad the videos have helped you understand him better. Thanks for sharing and for your kind words! 😊🐾

[@jentleil2183]

Awesome video! Thanks!

[@bohemianwriter1]

Still haven't figured out the balance between wet food and dry food yet. I have a feeling that I'm leaving too much dry food out, where she's not hungry enough to eat an entire meal of wet food in the afternoon.

[@dicksonfranssen]

Kibble is easy but not ideal. If it's not found in nature it's not food. Having said that we always have kibble out but wet is their primary food. Wait until you get a diabetic cat, wet food only.

[@franadkins8095]

I give my cat 1 pk of Sheba (out of a 2 PK) every morning at 7am. Cats like routine when being fed. Evening are 1/2 cup dry food.

[@bohemianwriter1]

@@franadkins8095 Somehow, my kittie has gotten used to get her wet food in the afternoon, and dry food up by the window when she feels a bit peckish. She eats with more regularity than me. Got stomach issues, and chronic pains from an old injury on my ribcage that stil hasn't healed. So apetite is often at the botton. In this context and scenario, I wonder if my kittie is trying to teach me to eat less and more often.

[@Justabuckeye]

Kibble is not good nutrition. Feed best diet you can afford. Check out Karen becker veterinary on cat nutrition

[@luisdecancio9671]

thank you for sharing! I feel terrible after the fact, I didnt know i had such terrible parenting skills. No more!. Thankd goodness i dont have kids, LOL!

[@jill5138]

Our new kittens is a bit 'special' when I first picked him up he made very clear to me that tummy side up was the only way he wanted to be held. Any other way is a strong no for him. His sister on the other hand downright hates it, fair enough! My previous cat also hated being tummy side up. I think our new kitten is just a bit peculiar lol. His preferred sleeping position is also tummy side up and it's beyond adorable.

[@Cakebabyy]

We play laser pointer. They seem to love it! We only play for a few minutes, every once in a while. Right after, they get to nibble a few treats. ❤

[@sheridonison519]

I change my cats water 3 times a day and give him 3 large bowls in different areas of the living room The bowls are large and glass that won’t cause whisker issues (I hope) He’s 20 and loves to rub his face on the edge before he drinks (he lays down as he eats and drinks since he turned 18) but he almost plays in his water bowl and soaks his entire neck area but seems to love it. Sometimes he puts his head on the dish and falls asleep there

[@_auralsects]

12:40 make sure any edges of SS bowls aren't poorly rolled... they can be harsh on whiskers

[@maurabell5634]

1:04 Thank you you’re the first person. I’ve heard that says the truth about those laser pointers.

[@joannawald479]

Very good video! One thing, though, it's fairly common for a cat's eyes to dilate while playing or to swish their tail around during play time. So that's not necessarily a bad sign during play time, but if you're using your hands to play with your cat, you might end up with scratches if you're not reading your cat's emotions correctly. If your cat scratches or bites you during play time, disengage immediately and simply ignore your cat for a few minutes so that they learn that behavior isn't acceptable.

[@peacelover6634]

To me a swishing tale has always been a warning sign that I should stop petting the cat and leave he or she alone at that time. I respect the warning sign and don't wait for hissing, swatting to scratch or snapping.

[@trex3003]

This is a great, informative video. All cat owners should watch it.

[@BrassAlligator]

This is a fantastic video. Highly recommend for beginning cat owners.

[@bkaley8974]

Excellent video! I thought I was doing many things correct. I was not. Thank you!

[@user-of9uz6yy1o]

Thanx! I have learned a whole lot more!!!!🙏😜😃😋🙉🙊🙈😋😃😜🙏

[@mortispronto70]

at 18:51 you asked if i ever got the sense my cat is checking up on me , while im minding my own business and 5 times already she checked up one me and that its revealing my relationship with my kitty - but which relationship do you mean that its revealing ?

[@Feline_Fanatics]

It sounds like your kitty is super into making sure you’re okay! 🐱❤️ It shows that she really trusts and cares about you. 😺🥰

[@elvetrovfan]

I think there's another video about that.

[@BlueyDudy]

It's also really important to know that every cat can have a more unique personality then just how playful they are, some "deeper" things than changing toys often (like even some instincts) can be the exact opposite for your cat

[@valeriematthews1999]

these kitty’s are so adorable!

[@oldsoul4506]

Hello!! WONDERFUL video!! I totally agree that everyone with a kitty should watch this video.... That being said, I have to admit, I made a lot of mistakes with the kitty that I have now. She was a rescue kitty and I've had her since she was a baby. She's 10 now. My question to anyone who has read this so far: how can I get my kitty to like to snuggle with me again? How can I get her to forgive me for holding her against her will? (That was a long time ago.) I've been begging her to forgive me for SIX YEARS now with no luck. She snuggles up to pillows, etc, but not me, no matter what I do. I'm so sad about it.😢Any ideas or thoughts are greatly appreciated.

[@ldqa2737]

Don't hold it against yourself. I have 3 indoor/outdoor cats and 3 outdoor colony cats I feed. Every one of them are different. Only 1 of the 3 indoor/outdoor cats likes to lay next to me and only for a short time. 1 indoor/outdoor cat used to get on my chest to sleep when she was little but stopped around a year old. One outdoor cat loves getting on my lap for lovin but only for a short time. They all have different little personalities. And they can't be coerced to cuddle if they don't want to. Just keep showing love.

[@hollywood5703]

Kibble for breakfast, good quality canned food with water added for dinner. They should not live on kibble. And motion nightlights and all night lights too. My boy has 2 cat boxes, always gets 5 star service. Plenty of scratchers too-preferrable at least 30 inches. They love to stretch up.

[@811dal54]

While the number of rod cells in mammals eyes, helps their black & white or night vision. It is not the most significant structure that gives them an advantage in night vision. The structure within the eye of the feline & many other mammalian species that allows them to see more in very low light is called the tapetum Lucidum. This is a reflective layer in the back of their eyes that we often observe in the flash of the camera or while driving at night. We often observe this as a red, green, yellow or white glow or flash along the edges of the road. To avoid hitting critters, especially deer at night I watch for this. I have avoided hitting many critters looking for their reflective eyes. It IS GOOD for them ... also my car!

[@jacksonblaze423]

Agree about punishment but if caught at the right time it is possible to develop a repeated signal that you don't like something they do. I am still waiting for full success but my kat likes to chew on transparent oxygen tubes for help with breathing which destroys the tubes. A light pat on the rump maybe with a sound can communicate that you don't want them to do this. So far my cat still tries to bite but all I need to do is point, maybe touch her back and she remembers not to bite the tube. Will see if stops doing it completely.

[@camillamartz8179]

Night lights that are solar is great. I have one in every room.

[@H4me7215]

Picking them up by the scruff should be avoided. I read an article it may DISLODGE THE MICROCHIP....AND GO INTO ANOTHER AREA WHICH IS NOT GOOD. BE CAREFUL FOLKS.

[@americanpatriot7247]

Learned a lot from this training video. Thank you!!

[@nonyabiznezz3752]

I grew up with cats. I was one of those babies that had cats in my crib surrounding me, making sure I was safe and sound. Licking my face and head when I would wake up and from a nightmare. Licking my hands and feet to get me back to sleep. Meowing and rubbing up on my mom urgently to let her know when I needed her. I can tell you that all of this is true. But I am curious... are most humans unaware of these things? I have always thought that this is common knowledge amongst cat people/parents.

[@nonyabiznezz3752]

Is it true that most humans do these offenses on a daily basis? OMG. 😮

[@jenniferperry9238]

I have never had a water bowl for my cat. Before fountain feeders I would literally let her drink from a slow trickle from the faucet. It was the only way she would. Didn't want anything to do with a standing water bowl.

[@nicoler.lakhlifi2367]

My 2 cats prefer to drink from cups, so much in fact we've made a designated cat cup... they have no problems with their whiskers touching the sides while drinking. 🤷‍♀️

[@leenb.7936]

I have an airtight container with catnip (well, 2 to be honest) and 1 with valerian. I will circulate the cat toys in those and take out fresh scented cat toys from time to time (have several different toys in different colors so it’s pretty easy to distinguish the one who’s in there the longest)

[@Les445]

I very much enjoyed your video. Can Kitty cats suffer from depression? I had a male Tabby that passed away from a stroke 2 years ago and my female tabby, well I worry that she gets depressed because Sonny isn't here anymore. Sissy is 8 and I've been thinking about getting a female kitten for her to play with. I just worry about Sissy because I have had cats always since I've been a little girl (I'm 65) and I have never had a cat that sleeps as much as she does. Do you think she may be depressed or she just likes to sleep a lot? ❤❤

[@Feline_Fanatics]

I'm so sorry to hear about Sonny. 😔 Yes, cats can experience depression, especially after losing a companion. If Sissy is sleeping more than usual and seems less active, she might be feeling lonely. Getting a new kitten could help, but it’s important to introduce them slowly and see how Sissy responds. Always a good idea to check with your vet too. Sending love to you and Sissy! ❤❤🐱

[@andieallison6792]

5:59 - my cat BMO likes being held like a baby most of the time lol

[@EmotionxPlayOw]

1:56 I was once feeding my neighborhood street cats and dogs, and there was an electricity outage. When the lights came back, I found out a cat was hit by a passing car while the lights were out when she was trying to cross the street to my side 😢. Lesson is, pause the feeding if the lights went out for some time...

[@diannshowers9129]

I free feed. I just dont have a set schedule. Morning is the most scheduled time. My coffee has to wait until she is fed

[@lisapsoinos86]

Great video, love my cat & take her outside on her harness & leash she craves it. 💚

[@user-rr8zs9jy4p]

What other essential oils are okay to use around cats for example lavender or other floral scents? Thank you really enjoyed your video

[@user-rr8zs9jy4p]

Also wanted to say the last three sets of cats two of them were siblings used one litter box of course an extra large and the current to use it at the same time so I don't think there's a problem with them wanting an extra litter box but thank you for your wonderful video

[@judystockton1793]

That is not related to essential oils ​@@user-rr8zs9jy4p

[@WiSeNhEiMeR-1369]

Thanks COOP ...

[@flynneart1111]

She's my everything

[@ga1actic_muffin]

I always hide little treats around the house then have them chase the Lazer pointer to the treat.

[@crystalklink9257]

I never force my kitties into anything and myboy not so much anymore but when he was I guess you could say a teenage Cat lol everytime I would pick him up he would tip himself back like a baby n would rock him he would sit in my arms like that for as long as I would hold him he still does it sometimes but he moreso just chills n likes to be rocked lmao my little girl loves to be rocked also hahaha

[@ursulaserle7919]

I guess I have a strange cat because she loves her belly rubs and scratches. She rolls on her back to get them all the time

[@kimsands2240]

Yes my 3 do that too! Love belly brushing too.

[@racinggal33]

It means she trusts you when showing her belly. You have a nice bond with your cat.

[@ursulaserle7919]

@@racinggal33 cool, even my outdoor feral does that now but don't trust her enough to actually touch it yet when she rolls 😅

[@Tawanda-p6f]

Excellent ❤

[@PhoebeFayRuthLouise]

I have two nightlights that I leave on all the time, so I don’t have to worry if I get home later than dusk!

[@alysmarcus7747]

thankyou SO much for talking about the laser toys - i wish they would get rid of them. my father played with his cat and would wear her out - he thought it was funny that she would jump way up the wall to not get anything. She had a heart attack when she was only 5 years old. I hate the things.

[@ericgarrison5097]

Just came across this video (still watching it) but I just thought it was funny, my cat doesn't give 2 craps about a laser pointer. At first he'd chase it for about 30sec, then just walks away like he could careless. Even now once in a while I pull the laser out cuz he looks bored, he sees it but could really careless about it. He won't even bother getting up, his eyes follow it for a minute and then he moves on. Lol Same thing with toys. I've bought my cat a bazillion toys over the years, he could careless about em. He won't use em, play with them or even look twice at them, but drop a ziptie/twist tie or Q-tip and it's off to the races. He won't sleep on anything but this old kittycity cat condo bed I got him when he was a kitten, he's too big and heavy for it but won't sleep anywhere else. I even went out and got him this $100 cat condo/bed thing I thought would be more comfortable and warm in the winter to sleep on, he won't go near it even with catnip on it. He won't even use it as a step to get somewhere else, won't look at it, touch it in anyway. Lol

[@kitsu_noshi]

One thing I realised is that my cats want to come into my room at night when my lights are on, however, when I would turn the lights off to sleep they would leave my room.