Top 20 Cat Hacks You NEED to Know

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[@ThePurringJournal]

Have you tried any of these cat hacks? 🐈❤ P.S. - As always, all mentioned products are linked in the description. ⬆️

[@tigerelly6778]

🐈 🐈‍⬛ ❤️

[@melissahaendler6164]

@@tigerelly6778 ?,I! \; ;;

[@mousemd]

The biggest issue I have is calling it a nail trim. Even people who work at veterinarian clinics. It is a claw clip. Please look at the difference between what is on a human and what is on a cat!

[@mousemd]

I leave the cat carrier out. I know some people that punish their cat by putting cat in carrier. Then when they have to go somewhere cat is terrified

[@mousemd]

I don't mind wherever my cat wants to be. It is her place too.

[@RedSiegfried]

Another thing about clipping nails ... remember, you don't have to do them all at once! Even one per day is enough, and will get them used to it gradually. Getting them while they're sleepy is good too.

[@cherylalvino6853]

I have a new cat, he's 4, I wish the previous owner would have clipped his nails first as they need clipping and he's just getting used to me..he's a little skittish

[@jillianoldfield2300]

​@@cherylalvino6853Don't rush - we need to have a lot of patience with cats who didn't have the most conscientious previous human. Establishing trust is the most important thing. Meanwhile a professional groomer might be the best option, if you can afford it. Wishing love and joy to you and your new companion!

[@BoGy1980]

So, do you also cut the hair of the cat, make the cat wear a tie or bra depending on its sex and put make up on its face? Cats don't need clipping, if they don't respect you, that mean means you're the one who's doing something wrong... None of my cats ever got clipped nails, they trim those by themselves on a tree or scratching pole.. My cats don't put their nails on me, except when they're making cookies in my lap....

[@fozf9193]

@@cherylalvino6853 I have the same problem

[@kestrelpounces]

I’ve thought about making her a bra, but she seems skittish when I try to count her nipples 😂 In all seriousness,I think while your situation may be ideal, there are many reasons most owners need to trim their cats’ claws. For instance, in my own home, although veterinary neglect and behaviorists have confirmed for me that cats are not thought to demonstrate autism, I have a Tonk whose social skills are so deficient he might as well be. Probably early socialization was seriously lacking in his first homes. He’s gotten better at retracting his claws with gentle guidance, but it’s been a long road. (He’s not actively disrespectful in any other way, extremely attentive and affectionate, and does the same thing to our other cat who promptly puts him in his place every time, but he’s genuinely an idiot and a slow learner.) He still plays rough, forgets that he shouldn’t use them for traction when randomly racing across our bodies chasing/playing with his brother,or even just trying to stretch up our legs asking to be picked up, or patting our arms or faces to get our attention. (The pats are gentle, but if he’s not actively retracting his long exquisitely sharpened weapons, we sometimes bleed. He probably doesn’t respect my young son, and it’s definitely not ok for the child to grow up being abused by the cat. (We’re all working on it, but this cat is, well, special..,) So we do trim his nails. Even our gentle, mellow Norwegian Forest Cat can have trouble retracting his claws sufficiently when they get very long, and his velvet paw taps for attention can become uncomfortably prickly, which is clearly NOT his intent. (And yes he uses his variety of scratching surfaces daily, but occasionally can’t keep up with them, much like his ridiculous long coat. ) And as a veterinarian, I’ve often seen cats that don’t keep up with claws on their own (and yes, we absolutely need to get to the bottom of why that is occurring!) and get nailbed infections or even puncture their own footpad if the claw is long enough. So for many cats, owners, and households, claw trimming is a must for everyone’s safety and health. But your point about mutual respect and behavior is an excellent one, and I wish more owners took this under serious condition!

[@chelseagirl278]

Two cat hacks: 1) Use wood pellets for litter. You will save LOADS of money. A 40lb bag is about $8 and for one cat would last about six months. It is all natural and there is NO odour! Find great ways to make a wood pellet box on YT. 2) After my clothes come out of the dryer I hang and fold them INSIDE OUT that way there is no way for cat hair to get on them :)

[@ellenapostolou690]

Where can I buy this type of litter? I’ve only seen the “ chips “ kind that is used for hamsters and rabbits. Is there a brand yo use? Thanks ☺️

[@kathyberry5095]

@@ellenapostolou690 farm stores and anyplace that sells pellet stoves. Home Depot has them closer to winter in the northern states. Also, some chicken feeds will work and some are clumping. One of the cat rescues uses chicken feed.

[@Jellisaurus]

@@ellenapostolou690 i know I’ve seen some different kinds ofpellet litter at petsmart im not sure which ones are the best ones though

[@hunibuni71brown87]

Whenever I've moved with my cat i always make sure his stuff is taking out and put in place first so he can settle easier.

[@julianaallen8477]

After watching this video the first time I went out and got a pet fountain for my cat and he absolutely loves it! He runs up to it in the morning and will spend about 10 or 15 minutes there and visit it multiple times threw the day.

[@janehyden1652]

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[@snoopybluejeans]

My cat is afraid of hers. Sigh

[@julianaallen8477]

@snoopybluejeans lol awwww! She will get used to it.. Hopefully.

[@cherylalvino6853]

@@julianaallen8477 my new cat goes by the bathroom sink, so maybe a fountain would be good, he only drinks water by putting his paw in it!

[@qttm]

,​@snoopybluejeans, Have you checked the settings? there are usually settings for height, water flow, and even bubbling up almost like a stream. The water can sso turn down to a slight dribble, good for cats that like to drink at the faucet! Good Luck.

[@barbaricgravy0351]

I have a simpler hack for keeping the litter box smelling fresh... Wood pellet litter. It smells like freshly cut wood and it hides the odour of everything, even poop. And regular cleaning l, obviously. I sift out the saw dust each day as the pellets break down once they absorb all the urine, I have a new kitten and my house has never smelt fresher.. wood pellets are 100% natural, safe for your kitty and cheaper than most other scented brands on the market.. I think my kitten really loves the smell too because when I clean her litter box and put all fresh pellets in, she almost tries to bury herself in there 😊

[@eggarasu]

Interesting. My cat hated wood pellets to the point of pooping right outside of the box. I stick to Arm & Hammer baking soda litter. The pee clumps are so easy to clean!

[@snoopybluejeans]

@@eggarasu - My cats is the same, she hates all litter, except the old fashion clay clumping stuff. I'll try the Arm and Hammer next. She's getting older ( 17) and she's pooping outside the box. Pee she still uses the litter. Praise the Lord.

[@heidimtb]

I recently lost my dog of 16 years and was considering a cat, but the more I research and read the comments I'm not sure a cat is right now 😕 the peeing in the house... and cat hair

[@mamiemonrovia7654]

good grief take the plunge! after all u put up w/ dog hair didn't u? I have never heard of a cat peeing out side the box unless very elderly, much as a old dog would I expect. btw, this is written by a confirmed dog lover. good luck 2 u @@heidimtb

[@paulineamakres7286]

@heidimtb Cats usually DON'T pee or poop in house only in litter box. Like they will hurt themselves before going anywhere except the litter box... if they do is usually trying to say I'm sick take me to the vet asap. Probably 2x in thier whole lives​ or if they are extremely upset like a brother dog harassingthem or another cat threatening them all the time that behavioris reserved for emergency " i need to get my hooman to fix this problem asap". cats while thing is to be odorless, it's part of their survival it is ingrained into their DNA is so strong. Get a cat! Get a small kitten and it will grow up adapting to you and the way you live. They will look for ways to help you or mimic you ( that's where the term copy cat started. They even copy the way and place you sleep) cats lower your blood pressure even! It's been said that the rain cats sleep so much is because they remove all of your tension and anxiety when they sleep next to you like a sponge then during the day when they nap somewhere else they release the all the negative MOJO to angels then they destroy it harmlessly! You hadn't lived until ur cat snuggle next to you at night or sleeps in your lap.... you feel more love than ever

[@Innomen]

If you wanna deal with cat pee smell get some of the enzymatic cleaner made especially for it. Nothing else actually works. Cleaning my cat's box would occasionally get the smell on my hands and no amount of cleaning would do the job on close inspection. A quick little spray of the enzyme cleaner will though. I get the unscented kind because why replace one lame smell with another.

[@lydiabeutner9199]

Jackson Galaxie makes a great cleaner.

[@pmbluemoon]

All great tips! I've used almost all of them at one point or another, minus the citrus and sticky tape. My cat (for some reason besides luck?) has never misbehaved all that much. He's getting older now and I just bought him a pet heating pad, and happy to say, I think he's getting the best sleep he's gotten since I found out he has older kitty pains. (he'll be 18 this year! 🙀💕)

[@joehaa6616]

Woah, a grandpa cat!

[@pmbluemoon]

@@joehaa6616 I should start calling him that and see what his expressions look like! He's still doing alright so far 🤞

[@joehaa6616]

@@pmbluemoon That’s great to hear he’s doing good!

[@dcwatashi]

Yes, I have the indoor outdoor heated bed by K & H

[@pmbluemoon]

@@dcwatashi It's so cute when they realize they have a warm spot and fall asleep so soundly they start snoring hehe

[@yobinky3677]

My kitten waljed across my keyboard, deleted my project and, i kid you not, replaced said project with a string warning, "kiiiiiillllll". Oh my gosh, hilarious and terrifying all at once!!😂

[@bluebonbon22]

My cat has me well trained! Just this evening I was ignoring her and texting on my phone. She kept jumping on me and I kept pushing her away. Finally she jumped up, gave me her "pay attention nibble" and walked over to her box of cat food, then looked at me like did I understand dinner is LATE.I got up right away to give her dinner.

[@taxusbaccata9200]

Here's one you should have included: giving your cat meds. When I try to give her eye meds, she turns into a raging ball of fury.

[@ittybittykittymama7582]

I had to laugh at the "cat hitting the wrong key" comment. While I was resetting my Google password using my tablet, my little guy, whose mugshot is at left, reached out his sweet widdle foot and tapped the screen twice! The first rap added a keystroke to my password and the second entered that as my new password! I was TOTALLY LOCKED OUT OF GOOGLE! My entire system shut down and I spent hour after hour trying to gain access, to no avail. Finally, I was able to reach someone at Google and I explained what had happened. After the guys at Google stopped laughing, which apparently took about three days, they graciously reset my password to something I could use. My little typist is no longer allowed to touch any device I am holding. I think he was trying to watch his favorite bird channel. Cute, huh? NOT!

[@catreader9733]

And no cat will divulge a passward she has created. I had a cat send a message while I was correcting an embarrassing typo, but the incomplete change was more gibberish than obvious.

[@kachiri]

My cats do just fine without teaching them tricks like sit. I taught them a few words, like the different meals (breakfast/breaky, lunch, supper, treats). I taught them to get down, using the word "down" with a firm enough voice to not sound angry, but making it sound important/serious. They also understand "come on" with an somewhat exciting voice. A couple of hand motion are used too. Sudden downward point to the floor is the same as saying "down". waving my hand toward me is the same as saying "come on".

[@workingmothercatlover6699]

One of my cats, Midnight, enjoys drinking a spoonful of milk from my cereal. I remind her that if she gets on the table, she doesn't get milk. She mostly stays off. My cat tip, if you want to tussle with your cat, use a towel or put your arm in a denim pant leg. It does decent for protection for your skin from claws and teeth. I also treat her like a family member, not a possession. I treat the cats as if they are smart, and they start acting like they are smart. When I rarely catch Midnight on the table, I just remind her she knows better. No spraying with water, no yelling at her. Just showing her my disappointment, and she gets down.

[@leebliss3622]

Milk causes diarrhoea cos cats are lactose intolerant so be careful with milk

[@s13rr4buf3]

You might have mentioned that essential oils can be toxic to your cat, during the citrus spray segment. They can actually cause liver failure.

[@g.m.5395]

Exactly !!! 👎

[@maxwell4431]

Does that apply to orange peels? If the smell of orange peels deter them does it also have ill effects on kitty health?

[@catdoctrigeek1464]

Yes, good point, also many things (like tylenol) that are common household items are VERY toxic to cats because cats have a low level of the enzyme that detoxifies it.

[@catdoctrigeek1464]

Citrus peels are toxic, so is tea tree oil. “Natural” does not mean safe, especially when you are talking about cats. Citrus is a common ingredient in flea control products, ones you can buy over the counter, which have older, less effective and more toxic ingredients. Be very careful with your most precious fur folk. They need your love and protection.

[@isobel64]

what part of dont spray the cat with citrus did you miss?

[@seasonofthewitch4209]

Thanks for all the great tips! MY late cat laughed at the aluminum foil trick, and I hate scented litter and have been using baking soda forever I thought everybody knew about how baking soda was good for bad smells, but I guess they never thought about the litter box.,, Thank You another great video.

[@Sunsetshimmer9186]

My mom knows

[@farrenrohana]

The best way to get a reluctant cat into a carrier is to gently drop them in butt first. I was shown this trick years ago and I've never had an issue since. They don't fight you.

[@FoodNerds]

My cat squeaker was so smart she didn’t need any training. I would tell her to sit and she would sit I would. I would ask her to come to me and she would. If she was meowing, I’d ask her what was wrong and I give her the command show me, and then she would either go to her dish or her water or her box or she would rub up against me and that meant that she wanted affection. Or she might go to her toy and want me to play with her with the toy. I would also ask her. How are you and she would meow at me. Unfortunately, she’s in kitty heaven and I miss her.

[@cherylalvino6853]

😿🙀 sorry

[@Dogsnark]

Another way of picking up cat hair is a damp sponge. Wipe the sponge across the surface to be cleaned. Works great.

[@tammyrawdon3587]

👏😻👍And damp dishwashing gloves work great too!

[@reinegrace7045]

Thanks for the "removing fur hack," My dress spent two whole month in the laundry basket with Wordsy's after he was "petting me".

[@HeronCoyote1234]

Lots of good hacks! One method I used to keep my cat off the kitchen table was to put down a plastic runner, spike-side up. Turns out he loves plopping right down on the spikes. (Foil and sticky tape didn’t work either.) When we’re eating, we’ll put him in his carrier. Once everything’s cleaned up, we’ll open the carrier to “release the Kraken”. He will continue to hang out in the carrier for another ten mins or so.

[@cherylalvino6853]

Kraken!!!😁😂

[@jillianoldfield2300]

My cat would not tolerate this!😂 During meals he likes to get up on his cat tree, so he can supervise us from on high while we eat.

[@Dhalin]

#14: The Carrier. It also helps to have a carrier slightly bigger than the cat you have. Use a smooth surface such as a table, place the carrier on it with the door open. Pick the cat up, set it down in front of the carrier, and gently place one hand on their belly and gently lift up just a little (don't lift the cat clear off the surface). While lifting up, move your hand forward towards the carrier door. The cat doesn't really have much choice but to step with your hand, and if they try backpedaling, their claws will simply slip on the smooth surface and they really can't stop it. Once you get the front paws in, I've found that the cat will simply just step forward then you shut the gate and it's in. Or at least that's how mine was. Took me a couple times to learn that technique but it's worked out fine ever since I started doing it that way.

[@dcwatashi]

Better to just tip the crate on its back end and put the cat in back end first Right now I don’t have any that cause any problems I just can toss treats into the carrier

[@bambinaforever1402]

Yeah. U never met one of my cats. His name is Menace. Putting him into carrier is two people job. Another cat just needs a gentle push from behind

[@dcwatashi]

@@bambinaforever1402 does your cat like cat treats the one that does not want to get into the carrier I put the carrier out a couple of days before I have to take them anywhere and I toss treats into the carrier and it’s just a work in progress. eventually they just go in. I’ll shut the door for maybe two or three seconds and then I will open it and then each time Just gets a little longer.

[@anomomolia]

my cat just need to place her in front of carrier and she by herself go in, nothing more needed maybe fact carrier is all time open for her naps and playing helped here and she just get used to it everytime we have to close her in I also leave some treats for her to feel more comfortable

[@dcwatashi]

@@anomomolia yes, that is what I do keep it out so they get used to it

[@catreader9733]

Our cats: It's called fur-niture.

[@FoodNerds]

😂

[@trisha7976]

Purr-fect comment 😅

[@CatMamma94]

#1 tip for clipping cats nails- DO IT WHILE THEYRE SLEEPING!!! Started this while my girl was a kitten and it’s the only way it continues to get done😊

[@Switzerleando]

I did this, she woke up and I received a big scratch on my face. I was being super gentle.

[@diablodraws1920]

@@Switzerleando oof 💀

[@colettejohnson945]

I start my cats very young. They learn that momma is going to remove the daggers whether they want it or not. I rarely get an argument. Every two weeks when they are young, cause the nails grow faster, then once a month after their first year.

[@tammyrawdon3587]

​@@Switzerleando🙀Yikes! Don't feel bad, it just depends on the cat. My Polydactyl Australian Mist, Mr. Lobster is just fine with anything I do to him... unless he's asleep & I try to do something other than pet him. As they say, "Let sleeping dogs lie" 😹🤣😹

[@aliusiaIR]

Thank you for the air purifier tip 👍 I have 5 cats and a Chi, I also have allergies but I couldn’t imagine not waking up everyday with my babies.

[@johnnycrash3270]

My Jackson has 6 bowls of fresh water 3 bowls of dry cat food and 2 litter boxes in his apt (Standerd size apt ) a 18x9 outdoor fenced in Catio with grass under his paws and a $700.00 Queen size bed to sleep in that HE LETS me share with him 🙀 plus a full set of hair grooming brushes & 3 different nail clippers and of course a nail file about $300.00 worth of toys and we have play time 20 minutes a day 3 or 4 x a day and once a month he gets fresh 🍤shrimp. Jackson goes for a Veterinary check up every 4 months And some people say that he is Spoiled (Amercian short hair 5 years old 28 lbs and streched out on his back with paws in the air nose to tail 38 inches long) ❤❤❤❤HIM and Jackson ❤❤❤❤'s me to

[@mayamichelle6741]

😂 great list!

[@katbunn957]

What some kind of Wet food ?? 🙀

[@johnnycrash3270]

@@katbunn957Blue Buffalo wet at dry always mix so Jackson seldom eats the same for more than 2days

[@chickadee317]

That's awesome, I really want to give my cat outdoor time but he turns into an absolute hellion in the garden for some reason and attacked me while out there. It was as though he didn't recognise me 😔

[@briannemorgan1]

@johnnycrash3270 you may want to consider a different brand for wet food. I think BB is a decent brand, but unfortunately blue Buffalo wet food has Carageenan which can cause cancer. I think guar gum is another ingredient to avoid.

[@Sarah-yj6lf]

Safety hack: your pet chews, putting clear plastic tubing around electrical cords in a good idea. You'll need to use a utility knife and cut it open all the way down, then just fit it around the cord. It's a little time consuming and bit noticeable, but definitely worth it!

[@g.m.5395]

Excellent

[@sharongagnist6428]

I'm allergic to cats and dogs yet I love cats so much I have one. She is 17 y/o and I've had almost 17 years. (developed allergy after year 2) 😻

[@beebster111]

IM GOING TO GET A CAT🥰

[@jillianoldfield2300]

That's wonderful! Adopt, don't shop ❤ You can give a needy cat a new life ❤

[@straingedays]

For dry food. We have a 3 tier tower that sits above a bowl, food goes in the top and each tier has holes for the food to drop down. Also made a tube jungle out of cardboard rolls of various heights & depths, including a seesaw where food must be rolled out, and a trick tube where lifted food can fall down a trap hole then rolls out the opposite side 😺

[@lacilaehn2454]

I'm confused.... I must see this contraption

[@beagle454]

I feel seen with the cat allergies tip, I’m fully prepared to take allergy meds and everything to live with cats but I forgot all about the air purifier, thank you!

[@Facts.About.Everything.YouTube]

Y'all. I just rescued a year old mackerel tabby (so cute) but she was keeping me awake at night. I tried the tip to wear her out with exercise before bed last night and it was the first night she slept all the way through. Thank you!

[@MoRiley9]

My cat walked on my keyboard and the screen went black. Eventually I was able to get an Internet Explorer icon. When I searched for “cat walked on keyboard,” I noticed that over 4 million people had searched for the same thing. My PC never recovered - I had to get a new software.

[@sparkyheberling6115]

It takes very little pressure to make their claws stick out for clipping. Use as light a touch as you can.

[@reginaphalange1830]

I had dogs my whole life so the cat world was a whole new game for me. I treated my cat like a dog - still call him puppy. But the one thing I did that was great was teach him tricks - all by hand signal. He's super cute and tries to jump ahead a do a trick that he THINKS I'm going to signal for next so I flip it on him and ask for something else. He's so good at the tricks and just adorable. Getting better as a cat mom as time goes by. He's spoiled and well cared for - I just ask my friends with cats a lot of questions and the vet - they all help.

[@jeanjaz]

I have found the first three months you have a new kitten are vital for building good habits. When I get a new cat, I get them as young as possible (6-8 weeks) and plan to spend a great deal of time with them. I never leave them alone in the kitchen (or anywhere they may practice a bad habit) until I know they have learned not to get on the table or cabinets. I often let them sit in my lap at the table and if they put there nose up above table level it gets "flicked" while I sis or say no. After a few times they will raise their nose, but put their ears back expecting the reprimand, and eventually they won't put their nose up at all. When they are older and able to jump on the cabinet or table, they may test these boundaries and I'm ready with a squirt bottle (only water) and a sis and/or no. Never leave them alone in the kitchen where they can get on the cabinet when you aren't around to correct them while they go through this phase. You shouldn't have to keep doing this more than a few weeks. The only time my adult cats might violate this rule is when they forget themselves chasing a bug or investigating an open (kitchen) window. I prefer male cats for pets - and I get them neutered as soon as the vet will allow - usually three - six months. It needs to be done before their balls have fully filled out. Doing this reduces the chances of the male cat marking his territory to almost nothing. Usually, the only situations that will cause a cat raised this way to begin marking - is areas in the house that were already marked by previous cats, a trauma of some sort, or introducing another cat into his territory who DOES mark or threaten him in some way. While the cat is new, i make sure he has good places to scratch, but I also put clear packing tape on the corners of tempting furniture. They will try the packing tape, but if they do try it, I'm ready with the sis and a water squirt. Once you see they aren't going to scratch furniture, (a few months) the tape can be removed. Kittens love to climb and need to climb and explore and exercise their claws. Card board boxes draped with a scrappy towel are great alternatives to couches and drapes. I keep the ever present squirty bottle (water only) ready during those first 3 - 6 months to let them know the drapes are off limits. The people I've talked to who can't stand their cat's bad habits, either got an older cat (MUCH harder to train out of bad habits), or they didn't take the time up front to make sure they had a wonderful pet. I'm 63. I've had many wonderful cats, and this is what I have learned over the years. My cats have not only been great companions, but partners - they hear things before I do, and smell things before I do... even in their sleep! My cats love to go on walks with me and want to be picked up if they get startled. A good cat is a great friend. Btw, if you want a good kitten, take your time. Find one that looks you in the face, that will play gently with your hand, and after playing, will curl up in your lap or next to you to nap - even with its mama or siblings close by. I will usually take a half hour or more sitting next to the litter to pick a kitten, and if none qualify, I won't take one, no matter how cute they are. As hard as that is!! It is just too important of a decision. Cats can live 15-20 years, and that is a long time when it turns out the cat isn't exactly what you wanted.

[@cherylalvino6853]

What do you mean by "sis"?

[@jillianoldfield2300]

You're a tough human to please! I adopted a traumatised adult cat with plenty of what you would consider "bad habits". But I train him only with love and patience. I'd never flick him on the nose or spray him with water. And he's the sweetest and most well-'behaved cat. BTW he was a 3yo tomcat when he was rescued in an SPCA/police animal-cruelty raid. He was neutered at the shelter just before I adopted him. He has NEVER EVER - NOT EVEN ONCE - sprayed urine in the house.

[@freebird4977]

Please never flick a cat on its nose!!! That is really cruel to a cat because their noses are so sensitive, and so vital a sense organ!!!! Besides, they interpret it as a hostile attack. They just don’t understand it as a disciplinary tool, think you are untrustworthy, and will grow to hate you for it - it’s really true!! NEVER flick a cat on its nose!! Animal cruelty is what it is.

[@ether4211]

A simple tip for if you're cat won't sleep though the night or wakes you up too early is to feed them later! Cats naturally feel sleepy/happy after eating so making their big/main meal a hour before bedtime provides a clear signal that it's time to settle down. You can also tweak their mealtimes ahead of daylight savings or summer so the cat isn't waking you up early when the seasons change and provide play time ahead of this meal to help get them into a routine of play - eat - sleep. Also if it's very hot weather adding ice cubes to their water and wetting their paws and fur with a wet cloth can be life saving as cats love heat but are not immune to heatstroke!

[@tammyrawdon3587]

👏😻👍Yes!!! I call it "Treat-Play-Love" when teaching my clients the "Positive Reinforcement Trio" & cat tiring tips (I teach OP to train Service Dogs and Therapy Animals for people with disabilities).

[@ann-pud]

My cat gets to wound up on catnip and becomes very aggressive, he was a street cat for first couple of years of his life so he does have a strong fight streak. I got him to drink extra water when I saw him drinking out of my glass at night, so I take a second glass of water for him and have a cover on mine, he drink a fair bit of it through the night. I suppose he thinks he is being cheeky and drinking my water lol

[@mamiemonrovia7654]

ur a good cat mom

[@elizabethpeterson1644]

With my family our 2nd cat loved being brush, his back paws massaged, and even having his belly rubbed. One time our 1st cat jumped on the stove and back off since he accidentally burned one of his paws on a burner.

[@mermarseo]

I wish the "exercise before bed" worked for my Finn. Since he was about a year old, he wakes up at 3AM and yowls, does zoomies around the townhouse and won't go back to sleep. I had to arrange a safe comfortable place in a nice storage room for him to sleep so that I can sleep. Finn gets lonely so my other cat (my cuddle buddy) has to go with him. I miss them. I tried many hacks for many months to discourage his early rising. I even consulted vets. I've played with him, fed him just before bed, etc. The room is temperature controlled and has a window overlooking a creek with birds, ducks, and squirrels so they aren't bored until I wake up and bring them in. I feel I'm the one who suffers most being without them all night - for 4 years now.

[@Calla1]

Yes, and brushing also helps with prevention of fur balls. Unscented litter and baking soda … absolutely! Yes, a box, blanket or pedestal next to your workspace, they just want to be near you, so give them a designated spot just for them.

[@cattitude7809]

LMAO at that black cat scooting it's butt across the floor!!! That was hilarious!! I just got an idea about the boxes and the computer. You could cut a box down to size and place it cut side down over the keyboard when you're not using it. Then I wouldn't have to always keep the door closed to the office because I'm so afraid of the cats walking across the keyboard!! I love those pheromone sprays and diffusers, have used them many times! Yes, they do work!! I haven't heard of the honeysuckle spray before, Definitely going to give that a try. I do have a couple a cats that do not react to catnip!! Thanks for all the info!!!😸🐈

[@seasonofthewitch4209]

Hi friend : )

[@jonogren5567]

Funny cat. 🤣🤣

[@cattitude7809]

@@seasonofthewitch4209 Hey!! How are you doing?? It's been a while! Hope all is well!😁😻

[@seasonofthewitch4209]

@@cattitude7809 unfortunately not well but that's part o life but that's why its been awhile. Anyway how are things going for you? I'm sure its warmed up down there now.

[@cattitude7809]

@@seasonofthewitch4209 I'm sorry to hear that!! Yes, it's REALLY hot here now, 84 right now!! The humidity isn't too bad though so it's bearable! Other than that everything's pretty good here. My cats' are loving the new "cat TV" they've put out here. At least 3 of them are! They go crazy trying to chase the birds on the screen!! LOL. I sure hope you get to feeling better soon!!😸❤

[@johnnycrash3270]

1:20 Laser Pointers are a NO NO because the cat😹can not actualy feel catching something with their paws / claws they need something to feel their claws in (They are natural hunters) how would like it if someone dangled a $100 bill on a 20foot pole in front of your nose ? and made you run around in circles never to catch it

[@gailremp8389]

I have never seen a cat dragons but around like in this video. I've seen dogs do it but I've never had a cat that has done that. Something more than just a cat problem is going on. That's definitely Vet territory

[@catreader9733]

The cat who is butt-dragging in the video is an extreme example, and I agree that cat merits veterinary aid. I have one cat that I catch doing a brief butt drag rarely. One time in his 12+ years he did have a mildly impacted anal gland and has never had worms (two common causes for this behavior and more prevalent in dogs, I think). We call it "boot-scooting".

[@KekeLight8]

I would add harness training your cat. And having your cat used to your fingers being in and around their mouth. That can help with brushing if you need it as well as giving a pill if in one needed.

[@loretta_3843]

My cat needs help with getting her human (me!🙋🏻‍♀️) to sleep through the night! I'm up about every couple of hours heading to the bathroom!! At least she still chooses to snuggle down with me 😘😺

[@jillianoldfield2300]

I bet your cat LOVES having a human who keeps civilised hours! (according to cats😂) I'm always awake at 3am and my cat is so happy to see me up and about. He always comes over to purr and give me a smooch.

[@dianek2101]

Go a step further on the carrier advice and take your cat for a ride to nowhere once a month. That way he won't associate the carrier only with vet visits. Put treats in the carrier and let him ride with you when you drop off or pick someone up, get food at the drive thru, etc. He'll not only get used to the carrier but also car rides.

[@barbarasmith2693]

Put aluminum foil on the counter? My cat did the fandango on the aluminum foil. And she loved every minute of it. Came back for more and then rolled all over on the foil. Cat's have a natural aversion to citrus odors? Mine LOVES the smell of lemons.

[@jonogren5567]

6:27 LMAO had to watch the cat scooting across the floor a few times. 😂😂😊😊

[@irritatedkitty7301]

Me too, kind of.😂 What's that all about? I've seen videos of dawgs doing it, something to with anal glands but kitty's ? 😮

[@danrothenhoefer4634]

Your suggestions are extremely helpful!

[@Urhuuuur]

Cats hate citrus odours. Yet there are clever heads who made cat litter with orange smell or lavender 🤦🏻‍♀️ No wonder some cats avoid cat litter all together.

[@jenniferbalesteri2810]

Thank you so much! Loved it and the adorable kitty footage💕

[@khankirann]

I don't have a cat but I am looking forward to getting one when my allergies gradually decrease and i absolutely love your videos they are so helpful and let me know more about cats their behavior and so much more i really appreciate it

[@tonymiloooo]

haha, my cats name is tony and he loves going to the vet!

[@KittynFranky7643]

Thanks for demystifying why my cat attacks the honeysuckle and is not so interested in the catnip plants.

[@kachiri]

Not often they spew out there food from eating too fast... instead they are more likely to have hiccups when they eat fast. Has happen quite a few times. My cat, and my parents' cat are both about 6 1/2 years old and have both had hiccups from eating too fast and have had a few occasions they ended up leaving that awful mess form their mouth to clean up because they ate too fast.

[@kachiri]

I do my best not to have my cat stressed. I like when he is happy. As for the thing about him rubbing his face on things, he does that sometimes, but more often to my chin or nose... Slimey! lol But I'm okay with that. And he does spend a good amount of time with me, but still has a fair amount of time to himself as well. He usually sleeps on the bed with me, which is nice. He'll also have times he sits on my lap, even on occasion outdoors too if I'm just relaxing on a chair out there.

[@irritatedkitty7301]

Wondered why this young kitty who adopted us *rubs all over objects near the *box we set up for her under shelter. She's not feral but cautious. Leave the garage door open, and she hasn't come inside. Don't want to force her. She eats well but doesn't like shrimp canned cat food. Her first meal was dog food and real tuna late at night. Her new *treats and *catnip should be here Thursday along with *scratching pads. These 20 tips seem straight to the point and extremely helpful for a forever dawg owner. She's so graceful and light. *Honeysuckle spray, *citrus spray and *Gracee, Murphee, Cloudee, eee... working on that yet. Thanks again.

[@englishmadcow7461]

Vinegar n baking powder paste removes just about anything on everything 😀

[@lydiabeutner9199]

Does everyone know the litterbox should be replaced every 6-12 months?

[@katbunn957]

​@@lydiabeutner9199 Y, I have 2 boxes, when 1 gets stinky, I let it sit outside in sun for a couple days with bleach or vinegar water in it, then wash with soap/water, rinse while the other is in use . Seems to work!

[@FloozieOne]

I just learned about putting my cats' food on plates instead of in the bowls that came with the feeder form. Cats whiskers are incredibly sensitive and continuous rubbing on the sides of bowl is extremely uncomfortable because of the constant stimulation. Also they would always leave a ring of uneaten crunchies around the outside of the bowl. This often ended up with my throwing away a lot of food and since they eat vet-approved special food it was expensive. Cats will also leave bits of dropped food around their dishes. This is not to annoy you; cats can't see directly in front of them close up and they don't notice. A plastic placemat with a non-skid bottom works great and can easily washed with plain soap and water.

[@Coldheart23]

I've had cats for over 40 years and Never ever declawed or bathed them unless absolutely needed. It's cruel love is the main thing then everything else will follow suit ❤ my cats I have now I've had 14 and 13 years

[@tinaflintstone8148]

My cat, Missy, is nearly 12 years old. I should have been getting her used to me touching her feet a decade ago. I wish I’d known! I’ll try it now, because her nails grow fast, and that means I’m wrestling with her to clip her nails frequently. She puts up a valiant fight, but Missy is sweet and has never bitten or scratched me.

[@maxwell4431]

ah that brings back memories. Also had a cat named Missy, we had to give her away at some point. She looked like missus Garfield. The most gorgeous kitty. Apparently she loves taking a warm bath soak with the new family

[@peziki]

1)When you need to do somethg stressful to them, take meds, clip claws, wait inside carrier, etc., when finished, always calmly say the same words of comfort such as "all done". They will learn that phrase/word and immed feel better. 2)Never hit or slap your feline when it misbehaves. Simply widen your eyes & yell at them firmly, like "GET DOWN!!! or "STOP IT!!!" It works. They hate yelling & will remember. 3)A can of tuna in a qt jar filled w/water: Add 2-3 tb in food to incr hydration.

[@jillianoldfield2300]

I never yell at my cat. (Cats have very sensitive hearing.) Instead, I say, "no", very quietly, in an "I'm disappointed in you" type of voice. He gets the message. No yelling required.

[@freebird4977]

A few loud claps of the hands while firmly saying “no, no” (but not yelling) works every time. It’s like clicker training, and they quickly learn what “no” means.

[@Sharperthanu1]

If you really want to get cat urine smell out of your carpet try spraying the affected areas with fabric disinfectant (like Fabreeze) or you can make a cheaper version by filling a cheap dollar store cleaning spray bottle with at least fifty percent alcohol.If you buy a fabric disinfectant keep the spray bottle after it's empty so you can fill it again with either fifty percent alcohol or white vinegar.Killing the bacteria gets rid of the smell.Also please don't use any products containing alcohol near heat sources because all products that contain alcohol are flammable.

[@blackjenna]

My last cat needed two litter boxes. One for pee and one for poo. She also never buried her poo. So if your cat is using the floor. Try adding a second box. I thought my cat was just having accidents until I added boxes in the different places she was going and noticed the pee only and poo only boxes.

[@cherylalvino6853]

Cats are the strangest little things, aren't they?😊

[@marcellespeake4272]

My carrier has a door in front and on top. So I leave the top off and store all his toys in the carrier. He goes in sniffs all his mice, chooses one and brings it out to play. Carrier is under my sink in bathroom. Cat box is in shower because he lifts his rear and pees outside the box. He will not go in a hooded box. So the box is in shower until I need to shower, and I simply lift the edge of box and use hand held sprayer to get rid of accumulated urine daily. Pour boiling water on area before taking shower. While in shower, his box is on bathroom floor.

[@jillianoldfield2300]

That's a clever work-around! Have you consulted a vet about the peeing outside the box?

[@alisoncraft4806]

They all worked for me thank you for all the advice.. I need to know all there is to make there life happier and healthier

[@collinrasmussen5630]

About short vs long haired cats and brushing, I have one of each cat, and my short hair sheds more and more hair comes off in the brush, by about 3x

[@rkirschner7175]

On my second formerly feral kitty. Dare you to touch her paws. LOL. 🙀

[@ThePurringJournal]

MOL (meow out loud)! 😺

[@randallulrich]

I tried training my cat, and in a plot twist, the cat wound up training me. Now I come when called, do tricks, and so on. It's so humiliating.

[@jillianoldfield2300]

😂

[@SkittyGirl300]

My cats know well not to be on the counters. I have a lint brush to get the hair off the furniture and I know how to keep them hydrated. Put some ice in the water.

[@roguerebel2947]

My cats names are Roxy, Shorty, Riley, Rainy, Ellie, Sammy & Taz so I’ve used the name hack😺

[@paigeturner7788]

Maybe it’s just my cat, but the foil on the counter hack doesn’t work. Within 5 minutes of me leaving the kitchen, she’s on the counters after I just cleaned them. So…I’ve resorted to making a barrier of cereal boxes when the counter is not in use. That works perfectly.

[@catherinezamora3859]

Great video!!

[@sallyk7363]

Thanks this was very informative and I picked up a few hacks for my cat

[@lydvincecruz8395]

Very helpful tips and tricks. Thanks for sharing this video. Very much appreciated 👍

[@miyuuuubi]

I want to adopt the strays cats I'm feeding and this video answered lots of my worries! Thank you so much! ♥️

[@suereutzel4663]

Bounce dryer sheets for pet hair remover really works!! We have two dogs and three cats, so lots of fur, especially on our clothes. When I first bought it, I didn’t really expect much. It just seemed too good to be true. I had practically lived with a lint roller in my hand. Let’s just say that I was pleasantly surprised. There is no to very little fur left on our clothes. I don’t know how well it would actually work for something completely covered in it, but I’m sure it would put a dent in it.

[@AudreyC379]

Experts: Cats should have a short, 1-2 syllable name that ends with an E sound. Meanwhile my cat named Lydia 😂😂😂

[@helenstone614]

My cat very rarely spit up hairballs. I gave her a bath every Sunday, I used a shampoo formulated to prevent hairballs. It kept her fur soft enough that when she's grooming, her fur would go through the digestion process & pass through the other "end"

[@Trish37]

I have been having quite the struggle for a very long time now with my Rag Doll cat being brushed. He’s always after me literally fighting his way out of it or else he will bite, and he bites quite hard! He’s never had any negative experiences with brushes at all, I’ve had him since he was 6 weeks old and now he’s 15 1/2. I’ve tried using the most gentlest brushes and he still won’t fall for any of it. He recently got into something very sticky over the summer and I had to bring him into the vet and the vet had me sedate him prior to getting him shaved. He’s not by any means a mean cat at all, he’s very sweet and lovable and loves to cuddle and even tolerates my nephew who’s very little and the cat is just fine! It’s just something that’s up with him letting me brush him. If any of you can please point me into the right direction on how to help me and him deal with this better and hopefully get him over this bump in the road, I would kindly appreciate all of the advise I can get! Thank you in advance! Sincerely, A tired out cat momma who only wants the best for my fur baby! 🐾🐈

[@tammyrawdon3587]

They make brush "covers" that you stick to a corner of the wall that most cats 😻 to rub themselves on. And have you ever tried those gloves with rubber nubs on the palm & fingers?... then it's just like petting them (don't let them see it at first, maybe it's just the difference of an object in your hand that spooks them?) Good luck 🤞😺🤞

[@Trish37]

@@tammyrawdon3587 Thank you for the kind and super helpful response to my situation. I’ll have to look into the brush covers. I’ve unfortunately tried the gloves and I pet him ever so gently and he still got pissy at that and started attacking the gloves! Haha 😂

[@tammyrawdon3587]

@@Trish37 🙉Wow, it sounds like he may have a low pain threshold? (I do & it really sucks 😿) But on the flip side, I/he'd also have a low pleasure threshold (once you find what he likes) 😉👍

[@tammyrawdon3587]

@@Trish37 🤔My Polydactyl Australian Mist, Mr. Lobster only likes it when I pet/ brush him hard... he'll push harder against me (some guys like it rough 😉👍) 😹🤣😹 I think it tickles him when I do it softly? Maybe your cat is the same way? I've known long-haired cats who soil outside of the litter box, butt (pun intended 🤪) only when they 💩 bc of the position that they're in causing the fur to contact the litter differently & tickle their bum. I've done "sanitary shaves" for them & stops that behavior until the fur grows out 🤞😺🤞

[@zeusathena26]

Another way to keep cats off counters is to provide a high up place for them to see their surroundings. Put treats on it to encourage them.

[@UkinyaandXia]

Thanks for the wonderful tips. I use some already but you gave us some more ❤

[@jonogren5567]

Enjoyed the video. 😃😃

[@kahuhinerosemary4984]

I make a slurry with water and my immersion blender with various types of cat food. Doing this cut my cost and also allows me to give him higher grade food mixed with the lesser price. I add purified water which gives him a chance to get extra water in his food.

[@cherylalvino6853]

Water with electrolytes?

[@sarahholland2600]

If things are so tight that even buying decent cat food is a struggle I'd question whether its fair to have a cat, because v cheap cat food has little or no decent nutrition. Buying pet food in bulk, online from Amazon or any online pet store & the food is way cheaper than store bought.

[@pla5730]

GREAT tips!!!!❤️❤️

[@cks7372]

I don't know if it's just mine but I gotta brush my shorthairs twice a day and I use the undercoat brush and the slicker, otherwise I got tumbleweeds of cathair blowing across the floor. 🤯

[@nadi.zaidova]

Thank you ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@munirasultana2313]

Great info 👌

[@neddalakhdarchaoche9232]

Thank you for the great cat tips.

[@dorothykhan3265]

Great tips. I love cats and all animals.

[@firoozehilkhan9854]

Great jobs. It was very useful.❤

[@mamiemonrovia7654]

excellent video! thanks

[@daniellewoolley8607]

My sister and i use Windex for urine and it works like a charm

[@ThePurringJournal]

Hmm, interesting! 🐈

[@scottharrison9083]

Great tips

[@tracylhunter3914]

As plug in spray can be expensive here's an alternative tip if you burn incense sticks choose a mixture of Lavender and orange blossom I find the sent works just as well but be carefull where you put them my cat sox has a tendency to to get to close to the sticks as they are burning xx

[@kelleywyskiel3478]

I love incense sticks. But I burn them outside because of the smoke hurting my chihuahuas breathing.

[@lucydwyer2721]

I always do that with my cat carrier. Always got it out a few days before they had to go in it and sure enough they would both go sleep in it so was easy to put them in when needed. And one of my cats loved to play fetch, he would go get the toy he wanted me to throw for him

[@pamela5568]

I just used the lint roller directly on my cat (short hair). He liked it

[@edgybarbie77]

This are great hacks!! Ty so much 😺

[@barbarabrown7974]

All our cats have names ending with an eeeee ending. Sniffanie (Sniffy for short), Audrey, and Gracie. Sniffanie and Gracie do tricks. Audrey is disabled and has balance issue. We have kibble puzzles -- Sniffanie is particularly clever at solving them.

[@tammyrawdon3587]

I've found that having the "ess" is even more effective than the "ee" sounds bc it's part of their feline vocabulary... I believe that's why Sassy & Sissy have been some of the most popular cat names for decades (esp as they have both S&E sounds). I named the Polydactyl Australian Mist kitten that I rescued from cat hoarders... Mr. Lobster 🦞 bc of his massive front paws, talk about "murder mittens" 🙉😹🤣😹 He was nearly feral when I got him at 5-6wks old, and I spent the 1st month or two with my fingers shredded 😬🤕 Now I can whisper his name when he's asleep and he comes a-running every time 😉👍

[@katiemuchnick3646]

I appreciate these types of videos. Not so much for hanging on every word as gospel truth, but presenting some common challenges we face as cat owners and well thought out suggestions. Ì also appreciate the comments from viewers that highlight videos we see where in order to obtain content people do things that are not good for cats, like tying a balloon to their tail. I don't believe it's deliberate cruelty but it does show a lack of thought about the effect of pranks on cats, or any animal. The more these types of negative videos are pointed out for what they are, hopefully it will make all of us stop and think about our small friends, who do silly things all by themselves.