Understanding how cats eat

[@PascalRascal]

your videos made me adopt a cat

[@HelpfulVancouverVet]

Mission accomplished!

[@JimFortune]

Dr.: "This cat saves cat lives!" Cat: "Yeah, whatever."

[@siegfriedmorse3129]

"Hey where are you, I've been waiting here for half an hour." "On my way, sorry, my cat needed me to watch him eat his dinner."

[@indelyn7143]

Siegfried Morse watching my cat is on my job description too apparently

[@heatherbryant4197]

I always got the feeling they want you to stand guard and act as lookout in case a rogue cat or anyone else shows up to try to steal their dinner. I had a cat that also wouldn't eat unless I held her dish for her to keep it from sliding around.

[@dma93-ch]

I'd forgive you immediately. But ask you to film it for me next time. Cuz there are never too many cat videos.

[@AbbyLaneGreen]

Okay but literally I have been almost late for work because of this 😂😂

[@oliviacadena2036]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@murri3193]

Lancelot has no business being that handsome this is distracting

[@chrisws1878]

Me: Hears male orange cats loving food. *Look over and see your own male orange cat attempting to eat your spaghetti after just eating* Me: sounds about right.

[@Pandora139]

My friend had two orange cats that definitely were polar opposites! One was a good weight, trickle eater, picky and the other one would eat cardboard if food had been on it.

[@desiree2401]

My grey tabby male cat is crazy about food too lol

[@ifer1280]

Yep, our male orange cat will claw his way through a plastic bag to get to the food.

[@MajinSayon]

Helpful Vancouver Vet, The Kitten Lady and Jackson Galaxy are the holy trinity of catdom.

[@LisaLevitt]

Thanks for the references!

[@leniwacisza]

i kinda wish my cat wanted me to watch him eat but instead my orange boy insists on someone watching him poop XD

[@samanthawarren7554]

leniwacisza my grey tabby does this! So glad I’m not alone 😭

[@biancadias3052]

This is my cat, she would continue to meow until I started to watch her poop 😁

[@claudiaramirez1773]

leniwacisza 😂

[@300076379]

Moments of vulnerability. "Guard me while I poop" 😂 My cat insists to guard me when I'm in the bathroom...Ideally she wants break down the door to see what's happening...

[@MoreCoffeePlease.]

LOLOLOL!! My kitty has loudly announced his impending BM for 10 years now. Apparently the entire house needs to know. 😂😂

[@Engelbird]

there's just something so cute about this guy when he laughed at his own litterbox joke, omg. what a mensch.

[@scottkaalele2273]

For breakfast I had fresh squished orange juice. Thanks Doc.

[@poofballoon]

Squish that orange!

[@cwbrooks5329]

Wish this guy was our vet. Liked, squished subscribe, and patted the bell. Thanks.

[@scottd8435]

He said squish the subscribe button I'm dead

[@arcvyndyraxa]

ＳＱＵＩＳＨ ＴＨＥ ＣＡＴ ＨＵＭＡＮ！

[@sticharoo2228]

And pat the bell icon ❤️

[@karenelizabeth1590]

That line worked on me

[@erinrose14]

He's like the Mr. Rogers of cats

[@IsidorosEduardos]

WHO WINS? An unlimited supply of food. Vs ONE BIG ORANGE BOI.

[@OhYouWannaTalkToMeNow]

Speaking from experience b

[@CosmicCatReadings]

Definitely the big orange boi... I'm living with it LOL

[@NashTheGreat]

That big orange boi really can eat anything ranging from small crawling critters to everything inside the trash cans

[@libbycatherine]

Is cat drooling normal? Mostly she does it when we're cuddling. Sometimes it's quite a lot.

[@HelpfulVancouverVet]

Yes. It’s called parasympathetic response and happens to some cats wen they are super relaxed. Good job on making your cat trust you!

[@lklittle2]

Now how can I get some of this nutritional intelligence?

[@evercuriousmichelle]

YES!! I need this!

[@SamPlaysBass49]

amen

[@stockinettestitch]

Omg 😆 Right?!

[@damienw4958]

Become a cat and find a human to squish you

[@sofiem1225]

I recently started voulenteering at a local cat-shelter and one of the cats wouldn’t eat. She was rather thin, so we needed her to eat. She was very beautiful (especially to the other cats), who would leer at her, and it would upset her, but omigosh, how she was talkative! I figured that she might be a “social eater”, and I sat next to her for a good half hour, while she slowly ate. She was very soon adopted by some people who has experience with cats. So happy for her! In my very short experience with cat mothers, those who trust the people at the shelter, often go and eat or litter, whilst we’re in their cages. Edit: I’m no expert, but my theory is, that the “social eaters” don’t want you there to watch THEM eat, but rather watch out FOR them; they might’ve had bad experiences with being chased away from food, so now they feel like they need a bodyguard.

[@NekoYamamayaa]

"He's being a self regulating cat and an over eating cat..." And Lancelot be like... *what did u just say?*

[@ChefMimsy]

My kitty is a trickle feeder. I recently watched a Jackson Galaxy video where he said it's wrong to let your cat eat like that. I thought I had done something wrong for 16 years! Seeing this makes me feel SO much better, especially since there's no way I'm going to change his eating habits at his age. He's happy and a good weight. I really enjoy your videos and love seeing you interact with your animals.

[@freeman2399]

I'm a simple man, I see Lancelot the cat, I click. 😺

[@dongato6838]

Ditto! He's my knight in furry armor. Lol.

[@mochi.maoo_]

freeman239 your profile pic... :( rest in peace Grumpy (Tardar Sauce)

[@TheCimbrianBull]

Squish!

[@juliejay5436]

You mean, SIR Lancelot - The Cat. ;)

[@SundaraRamanR]

It's *Ser Lancelot* to you, human!

[@pgakt]

"A happy orange boy" ahhhh Im sobbing

[@Curiousaubergine]

just hearing "squish subscribe and pat the bell" made me like the video. that's adorable jfc Edit: wow I feel very validated thank you

[@bobyvarghese9725]

Me tooooo

[@Liusila]

QurisChaus Indeed! He knows us too well! 🐱

[@pqbdwmnu]

I thought “oh, I forgot to like and subscribe” them I scrolled up and I was already subscribed and had liked

[@idndyzgaming]

Of course. Squish that cat.

[@veritasinvicta8128]

He cares about our furry friends it's easy to see.

[@sarama4153]

“This cat saves cat lives” 💖💖💖 love you Lancelot!

[@hundimzug]

My cat always leaves my portion in the bowl. "It's good, have some, human"

[@pansepot1490]

Maybe you just feed him/her too much? Try giving much less food and see if the cat still leaves a portion.

[@cunningfox831]

“Hmm. Hooman never eat...”

[@jaydeo7850]

My cats hate seeing the bottom of the bowl. I have to shake their food so they'll finish it.

[@TheTurulhawk]

Haha, the power of the comma. "Have some human" versus "Have some, human." What kind of cat food is made out of humans?

[@_JoyceArt]

Cunning Fox love how your avi matches this comment.

[@janeeggleston9542]

No pet is perfect: they become perfect when you accept them for who they are. --Welcome to Nightvale

[@mememastodon69]

I don't even have a cat. Why am I watching every one of these?

[@Olcia27]

Bc u want to squish that cat.

[@softpiglet]

Same here. I'm allergic to cats but it's so heartwarming to watch a man who passionately cares for animals talk about them with such love and patience.

[@ErebosGR]

I don't either, but knowledge is good because you can always help a friend or relative who may own one.

[@maxking1428]

Cuz u love cats

[@5yogurt]

Because it's calming.

[@stuiesmb]

Need a shirt that says “ORANGE B O I”

[@nildrohain454]

Oh man, I could have used this video a year and a half ago when I took in my cat, who was a stray I took off the street. She was skin and bones, and it felt like she wouldn't eat! Turns out she's just highly self-regulating, and just eats when she's hungry. Took me a year of worrying to figure that out. She's perfectly healthy now, a purrfect weight, and quite the lap cat. :3

[@faktorijele]

Same as my cat, I'm always trying to get her to eat because she's skinny... Apparently she's completely fine, nothing wrong with her

[@esta1ful]

Yeah i had a cat like that. He would put on a winter coat and be gorgeous but in summer look scrawny no matter what i did. I finally learned not to worry about it.

[@MasterMalrubius]

Excellent!

[@HRae87]

It's hard to not think something might be wrong, if you've had fat cats before 😂

[@fabulousomelette5168]

My cat is so weird, so while I'm cleaning his litter box he uses it in the process of me cleaning it...like boi 👏✨

[@southernwanderer7912]

I had a cat that did the same thing, especially when I put in new litter instead of just scooping it out. I just covered it over and cleaned it at the regular time.

[@MsMSB2012]

"Endearing, hilarious, and a little bit sad." Story of my life.

[@Alice_Walker]

My big orange boy cat tries really hard to convince me that the gravy is the only edible part of his wet food. Love him so much 🥰

[@LexaNightcore]

F A T O R A N G E B O Y

[@itsMalma]

I SQUISHED THAT LIKE BUTTON WITH SO MUCH LOVE, you have no idea!

[@stanfield3239]

You are my most favourite cat person in the whole world :)

[@richardaversa7128]

Dude has an ASMR voice

[@evelynecstasy]

I never owned a cat but I always watch this channel.

[@sagapoetic8990]

Cats are a surprise. I always had dogs and a few years ago got my cat. They are very different and it is a learning curve, but a joyful one.

[@jasonmotanky73]

cats are awesome get one

[@evelynecstasy]

Jason Motanky I’ve always wanted one, but I currently have a dog and she would probably try to attack it.

[@Discordia5]

This guy is adorable.

[@evelynecstasy]

Discordia5 That’s too, i love his personality and his looks add to that haha 😂

[@caras4322]

Something about all of these videos just make me so happy, just something about the vibe he gives off it so soothing. You can tell he really loves his work :,)

[@codstar3]

How Many UK vets would give the information this vet gives for free, this vet is a legend.

[@faustharder4093]

Would you ever do videos of case studies? Like where you describe one of your patients symptoms and the causes and how the treatment unfolded? I think it would be really interesting both for vet students, and pet owners, who might want to understand more about the process of vet care and how common issues can be managed. Thanks!

[@HelpfulVancouverVet]

Interesting suggestion. I think that would be fun, but given there is an inverse relationship between how useful my videos are and how many people view them I’m not sure if that is going to be my top priority :-). Maybe I’ll ask my Patreon supporters to vote on it...

[@hr71342]

About 6 months ago me and my husband got an about 10 year old rescue cat who wouldn't eat unless I sat next to her on the floor. Her previous owner had abused her and from what I've heard pretty much left her locked up in a room with a bit of kibble and a litter box :c Now that she's learned to trust us and knows we give her yummy wet food three times a day she eats some of her breakfast while I sit next to her and sip my coffee, and when we eat dinner she'll go and eat some of her food next to us, a nice little family dinner 😊 Because she's the first cat I've ever had, I was worried when she didn't eat all of her food at once, so this has helped ease my nerves about that 😅 I love watching these videos, you have such a calming presence and I love to see how you interact with your cats, keep up the good work 😊😊

[@evercuriousmichelle]

So heart warming!

[@redisthecoolestcolour]

I love your story. ❤ Family dinner sounds awesome, I might try to do this with my Tiff

[@iseejupiter]

So happy kitty got adopted into a loving home

[@leelaturanga5461]

Our cat had a rough start in life and is food obsessed! I spotted a skinny kitten all alone in a drain and kept checking on him every day to see if he had a mom or siblings, but he was all alone. I fed him and eventually took him home. He grew into a loving and adorable cat, but we can’t leave food out for him because he would NEVER stop eating. We have to keep the kibble locked away because he will slash the bag with his claws and just gorge. He tries to break into our larder and even got into the bread bin and ate a bagel. 😳 We love him very much so we keep a close eye on him and make sure he doesn’t overeat.

[@krebkrebkreb]

I have had many cats in my life but I have *never* known a food obsessed cat like my Manx calico. She’s also a rescue who won’t eat unless I’m in the room...but oh boy does she just beg for more food all the time. Your description of being led to the room where she eats is so spot on, but Jill takes it a step further and comes up to actually tap me on the shoulder or face gently with her paw if I’m not listening to how she’s starving because it’s been an entire hour since she gorged herself. I am REALLY ooking forward to that video on obesity in cats.

[@LilyMordecar]

The smile of him just made my day, he is the best caring veterinarian i ever seen

[@DarkLink107]

Dr. Uri is literally the most delightful and informative person :) Thank you for these videos! We've made changes in our household to make our elderly and feral cats more comfortable thanks to you! It's so obvious you love animals and love what you do that you're a natural teacher.

[@Owlch]

You have to understand, I don’t have a cat. I love watching you. You are so wholesome and bring me joy 💕😭☺️

[@erikghost6820]

I wish I could stop eating if I notice that I'm getting fat

[@sUjU91]

🤣 same

[@sarama4153]

That’s exactly what I was thinking!! Why can’t humans be like that?? Not fair

[@Spills51]

I have one cat who will eat almost everything if it is out and another who is picky (surprisingly that is a young orange cat) I will say the part about a drastic drop in eating is absolutely a red flag to get to the vet. My first cat that I owned and took very good care of at 1 years old just stopped eating...Took him to the vet and as soon as the vet looked at his gums (I didn't know at the time but yellow gums are a bad sign) and made a remark that while not truly answering anything...I knew. I left him at the vet and started crying while driving home and my GF at the time asked why I was so upset. I told her even though the Vet didn't say it...My buddy was dying and I knew it. He lasted about a month...had a tube in his neck for meds...His liver was simply not doing what it should. I tried everything despite making very little $$. Took him to have an ultrasound, got him on the best meds available...But sadly nothing available to vets was going to save him. The vet told me it wasn't anyones fault and no matter what the cat would of had this happen cause of a bad genetic roll of the dice. It hurt more that he was only one years old...a kid you know? You will hear people say things in a negative manner like "Oh, you care about animals more then people ...why? Cause they look cute?" (Had a coworker say "But, it's just a cat.") They miss the point...it is about the INNOCENCE. No different then when people tend to have more emotion when a child is hurt then when an adult is...It isn't simply about the age...It is about the Innocence. Animals carry that through their lives and it breaks my heart when that is torn from them by abuse, disease etc. Anyway, finally gave the ok to put him down cause it was obvious all that was happening was prolonged pain without any indication it would lead to him getting better. Went to the vet and they gave us the room (My GF at the time) with my buddy (Miu-Miu) and we just petted him...He tried to walk and fell over and was having a hard time breathing (And now tears are flowing down my face, not sure why I went down this road) So I didn't spend to much time knowing he was suffering....Bent over, kissed him and told him he was the best cat I ever had the pleasure of knowing and I thanked him for that...😢 Anyway, the vet gave him a shot of barbituates and he was out within seconds...no more pain. I have two cats and one is a senior...I dread when his time comes but I will make sure I am by his side when it does....I don't care how much it hurts me...Any animal I own will not leave this life without me by his side. I literally never cry....Idk what it is about animals...I love that they bring so much joy and hate that they leave. Sorry...Rant over.

[@farahn.5421]

Bless u Dr, may you get good blessings and more cats to squish

[@JenniferWitchcat]

My cat is nervous and shy, but he seems fine with any amount of food that I give him. He doesn't clamour for breakfast like somecats do not does he meow for more food. I even put him on a diet for a while because he was overweight, but he was OK with less! 😃

[@somethingandapie]

When I adopted my cat I think he was really scared of being abandoned again, and he wouldn't eat unless I was actively petting and comforting him while he was doing it. He's much better now! Still a clingy boi, but tbh I kinda love that about him

[@diezaubereule4968]

The purest soul on the internet 😭 Hello!

[@idontknowsobackoff3085]

I love how he goes along with the SQUISH THAT CAT , most people wouldn't do that , such a legend

[@milavasques]

My cat is the “needy” feeder. She nibbles throughout the day, but rather eat with me sitting beside her. I think she’s just that spoiled...

[@arjnsdca]

Thank you, I adopted a rescue cat for the first time, she wants me to watch her eat. None of my previous cats have ever exhibited that behavior before. So thanks for sharing this information. ❤️🎉🐈

[@mMeFlora]

cats are really special. after my cat watched me go through a period of intense illness he now won't eat until he saw that i ate first. it's been 5 years and he still does this. i feel so loved and i hope he can feel that i love him too ❤️

[@evercuriousmichelle]

So sweet!

[@marystestkitchen]

Lol I needed this! I'm always concerned my 15 year old recently adopted cat isn't eating enough. But then I weighed he today and he's actually gained a few ounces.

[@matteoventura6344]

My cat always finishes her wet food, but she trickle feeds when given dry food. My best guess is that she doesn't like dry food. Also, one of my neighbors has one of those fat orange boys you talked about 😂

[@HelpfulVancouverVet]

Nope, it’s because dry food is more calorically dense.

[@matteoventura6344]

@@HelpfulVancouverVet Ah yes that must be it, thanks for the clearup. Keep it up with the great content doc, I'm learning a lot from it!

[@redisthecoolestcolour]

My cat is a former stray and she wolfs down most of her wet food in one go and then she nibbles at a little dry food throughout the day while I'm at work and a little bit before bed. Last thing I hear before she climbs on my chest for bed is "cronch cronch cronch"

[@PTLrevolution]

Matteo Ventura It seems like all of us had that fat orange boi in our lives at a point... Cat. I mean cat. :D

[@poppydoodles8514]

So interesting, thank you. Our beautiful black rescue cat, Gertrude, fascinated us when she began hiking out all her food from the bowl with her paw. We soon realised that she found the small pet bowls interfered with her whiskers and it was better to eat from the floor. We now feed her from her own china plates and she's happy. 🙂

[@sbaker3426]

You are a Godsend Dr. Uri! I have cats and you have helped me so much to understand my babies and the care i give them along with the great vet i have here at home. Thank you so much, looking forward to the Cat obesity video! You get it that our pets are our beloved family members!❤️

[@BrightAwake]

My cat (found stray when she was about 6 months old) only eats when people are home and prefers to eat while she's being pet. She stands over her food and meows, then when you pet her she starts purring and chowing down. Glad to know I'm not making it up! Thank you for sharing this Dr. Yuri!

[@bluecore7]

Pretty sure you’re right about orange cats. I share my home with three cats, and the orange male (Marco) is the first one to come running when it’s mealtime, and the only one who will get impatient and try to knock treats out of my hand! :D

[@Skyflakesforever]

bluecore7 same here! my male orange cat loves to eat!!! :)

[@sheilasmith1109]

You are such a wonderful calm , warm and caring soul! I grew up in a two generation Vet clinic and visited many other clinics. You are an example of the Optimal Best Veterinarian demeanor I’ve ever seen! What a blessing for your clients!

[@blackpogostick]

Get you a man that cherishs you as much as Dr. Uri cherishs these cats 🙌🔥

[@jasenkavukelic5047]

blackpogostick That would be heaven!

[@barbarapriwall1955]

...working on it....hard to detect though....lol.....

[@Sharon-pb7so]

I noticed how kind and gentle and loving my, then, boyfriend was with his mother's cat. That gave him MAJOR points. He was good to his mom too.... more points. We've been married 40 years and he's still kind, gentle and loving. Our kitty is now 20 years 8 months old and she's getting frail. We're trying to understand and struggling with when it's the right or needed time to say goodbye. She's so loved. It's killing us but we don't want her to suffer.

[@iluminameluna]

I did!! 😍 But then he passed away. The cats and I only had him 6 years. 😢

[@ymkjehaverkamp5290]

So much fun to hear about the 'social eater' cats that need a human to watch.. I volunteer at an animal shelter, cats department, and actually see this behaviour a lot with the more socialized cats we have! As soon as we go to them and have a little chat, they move to their bowls and start munching. Thanks for all the video's!! All the tips actually make me feel more secure when handling cats that need some extra attention/medication ^^

[@yiyilopez9678]

I have learned more about cats with you than I ever did in my university.

[@roadfood1]

Trickle feeding, interesting, I'd never heard that term but I've always "free fed" my cats. Then along came a certain JG cat expert who says that free feeding is evil. Thank you, Vancouver Vet, for setting the record straight and allowing me to stop feeling guilty about free feeding!

[@kaylablue1480]

He is just so passionate about his job it's adorable

[@matthewjackson9755]

Couldn't have nailed it better. I have an orange cat, that is male, is a rescue, that is food obsessed. He is overweight and has no nutritional intelligence. I have portion controlled him, however too late. He was thin when I got him. He is still the second best cat I have ever owned the first was a kitten I raised from birth...she passed away decades ago. I have had Ready for 4 years. He gets my attention in the morning by stomping on my head to wake me up to feed him. I know I shouldn't feed him as that encourages this behavior because he is getting his way, but I love him too much to deny him anything. I made a promise that I would make his life the best it could be because he had gone through tough times being a rescue.

[@blakea.e.1681]

Your channel is such a gift, I love watching you enrich others with knowledge in subjects you so clearly are passionate about! It's very easy to watch. Thank you! My cat is a trickle eater.

[@esperanzagomez]

where does he practice in Vancouver? I want this guy to be my cats vet

[@HelpfulVancouverVet]

My clinics are listed in the video description, and I’d love to be your cat’s vet!

[@TheCatWrangler]

Lol you are SO Canadian. Like the most Canudian man ever. Thank you for these videos!

[@virtuitousvampire9371]

Hey Lancelot, my cats name is Lady Guinevere. You two should meet up!

[@rockets4kids]

I have noticed the same thing about male ginger cats. I had one who would whine when the food bowl got low. He wouldn't eat when I filled the bowl, he just wanted to make sure the bowl never had a chance to get empty.

[@teresasadler9236]

First, you look fantastic in that shirt! (: i want to say, I have never found any source - book, video, or vet - that provides the depth and clarity of education you do in your videos. And with so much empathy! Thank you, Dr. Yuri, your videos Squish my heart ❤️.

[@padi3615]

Thank you! Now I can understand why the cat I rescued only eats if I'm in the same room as her! 😸 Also I got a few weeks ago the same squish the cat shirt as you were wearing and I absolutely love it!

[@lolabun715]

Had a big orange cat, can confirm food obsession! His name was Billy and he was in fact very pudgy. We picked him off the streets as a kitten, abandoned by his mom. We always figured his food scarcity when young led him to overeat because he wasn't sure he'd get more later.

[@YoffiBeauty]

My cat is a "social eater" he very often won't eat any kibble unless I'm sitting next to him

[@ErebosGR]

It's not a "social" need per se. Some cats want to feel safe from other predators while they eat. He wants you there to watch his back.

[@Halberdin]

@@ErebosGR That makes sense., also because house cats eat while sitting. The norm is to swallow as fast as possible. Other aspects would be to share the food, or to have it approved as edible.

[@wap9137]

It can also be a need for love.

[@vivianc.8731]

Currently sitting next to mine as he eats his breakfast 🥴

[@lauratraceytherapy]

I love hearing others have this sitting with cat while he eats thing.

[@RavynSkye617]

I made my cat a puzzle feeder to encourage trickle feeding, and he completely went for it. I used to feed him once a day, but he was getting a tiny bit fat, and now, he self-regulates easily and has lost his half-pound of extra weight.

[@annahammarlund3856]

OMG!!! We have an orange male who is SO in to food!!! We had to by a special food dish to make him eat slower, otherwhise he was throwing up and just continued eating... Sorry for the bad english, hope you all can read it🙃🤣

[@southernwanderer7912]

Read it just fine.

[@JenniferBlairLadybot]

Dr. Uri, thank you for your amazing, gentle channel. Our beloved 17-year old girl has had some frightening health issues this year (including GI lymphoma, as we learned last week). There have been so many tears, but your videos have been an oasis of smiles, calm, and lifesaving tips. Lots of love and warmth to you and the cats! :3

[@FinnickH]

Thank you for this video! It's really beautiful to see someone so passionate about the health and well being of out furry friends, and it's nice to learn about them in detail! ❤️

[@julierbrtsn60]

Your compassion and love shine through my iPad screen. My year old orange kitties (brother and sister) don’t appear to have food issues

[@msnadiaeid]

Haha!! I have an orange male cat and he’s not fat. After watching this video, I’m happy to know that my cat’s eating pattern is great 😀 Thank you!!

[@dma93-ch]

is he a Norwegian forest cat? I've never seen a fat one.

[@iseejupiter]

You are truly a gem, Dr. Uri!!!!!!! Absolutely adore your videos!

[@joleezanes5938]

I watched this because my cat will not eat unless I’m sitting next to her. So glad you mentioned this! Cats are social diners 😻

[@TheTurulhawk]

Just bought some merch because I like you, you're doing an awesome service, and it's fun to watch. If I ever get myself another cat, I'll be sure to come by your clinic. Lucky to live in Metro Vancouver!

[@justodet]

Notification squad here! I had a really bad day and somehow your videos always make me feel so calm. Thank you for that

[@rvagal2106]

You are such a great teacher, and such a kind and funny person! Thanks much for this helpful and informative video!

[@Gomisan]

Problem occurs when you have three cats, two obsessive about food and one trickle feeder.We have carefully portioned meals 3 times day and our poor trickle feeder stops half way and we have to put hers aside until she comes back and asks for more. If we didnt it would be gone in seonds as the other two ravenous beasts devour everythng in sight!!

[@AdrianaRodarte]

Gomisan we have the same thing! Our senior cat is a trickle feeder and the two young cats are food obsessed. We have to remove her dish and keep it away from the two beasts.

[@milkbox103]

i recently adopted my first cat and i just wanted to say your videos have been the most helpful thing! they're always so pure and pleasant to watch while also being super informative!!

[@SamDSo]

fat orange boi cats are my FAVOURITE

[@TheTurulhawk]

OMG, I just googled you out of curiosity to see exactly where your Vancouver clinic is and I discovered that YOU'RE AN ACTOR, TOO??!! How do you find the time?? Was that a past life? How intriguing! No wonder you're so comfortable in front of a camera!

[@HelpfulVancouverVet]

Lol, tanks! I do like acting and view it as my “night job”. How I find the time? No kids and mild obsession with achievements.

[@TheTurulhawk]

@@HelpfulVancouverVet Indeed, four-legged kids are far less work than the two-legged variety! So what's next on the agenda? Taking the opera world by storm? Being chief architect on the building of Notre Dame? Vancouver's own Rennaissance Man.

[@jeremysmith54565]

Heck Lance is an amazing handsome boy I have to say bless him :) Looking like he owns the place haha legend!

[@VioletWisteria287]

I laughed out loud when you talked about male orange cats being food lovers- because it’s so true! I grew up with an orange kitty named Red (we affectionately nicknamed him Big Red) from the time I was 5 years old. He was my first pet and boy did he love food. He was diabetic and had to be given special treatment, but he never stopped loving his food... and our other cats food lol. We lost him in 2016- I still miss him terribly but I find comfort in knowing he was loved so so much. Wonderful video doc!

[@tdelphia1]

I'm eager for the video on feline obesity! After decades with cats, I now have my first obsessive eater, but I also have two trickle feeders so trying to help the obese one (female) lose weight while maintaining the boys' weight is a challenge. We're currently working on this with diet modifications as well as more interactive play time at night (of course it just figures that she is the shy one who needs to be in a private room before she will play). She was 7 months old and from the local shelter so I don't know her background. One of the other males came from the shelter at 3 months old, and surprisingly, the one I know the most about was a feral kitten in my yard that I trapped at about 5 months old - I'd have expected HE would be the food obsessed one, right? ;-) Thank you for another great video! PS - This is the first time I've seen Lancelot get irritated in a video! That was some serious tail waving going on there lol.

[@kin2naruto]

Apparently, Lancelot had to pee. (He went straight for the litter box after he jumped down)

[@rw9756]

My cat used to require physical contact in order to eat. I adopted my cat Dexter 2 years ago. He came from an abusive background and suffers from ptsd. We know a little about what he went through but not the whole story. For the first 4-6 months, he would only eat if one of us pet him. As soon as we stopped petting, he would stop eating. Poor Dexter also had teeth problems and has food allergies, feeding was not a fun time for him. We kind of had to teach him how to be a cat. After addressing his health issues, he eventually learned how to trust us and be a cat again. Dexter is doing great now but still seems more comfortable eating if someone is in the room with him. I love seeing him relaxed, he had a tough life so seeing him happy, safe and in a loving environment makes me thankful that we gave him a chance when everyone else thought he was broken. Now he sleeps in a warm bed, has a favourite window perch and loves chasing toy mice around the house.

[@Veryspecificassortmentofwords]

Never thought the subscribe button could be squishy

[@annaolivieri3174]

I want a "nutritional intelligence" of my own!!!

[@urahairymonster]

All of my cats are rescues but my youngest lived on the streets for a good portion of her life. She is definitely food obsessed, she eats like she'll never eat again. It's a little tricky keeping her weight down but I love her all the same

[@boondixie]

I love these videos! What lucky cats to have such an owner! He calms me down with regards to my cats health. My scamp regulates herself (thankfully! Because I feel bad if her bowl isn't half full at all times), she'll even wait half a day and cuddle to get treat treats instead. She's so smart. A cuddle here, a sand paper tongue kiss on my nose and ache gets treats. She regulates herself on those, too. She'll hide em under her blanket and I'll catch her munchin and just laugh.

[@maureenallen1177]

My female cat insists that I stay with her while she eats. If I leave, she stops eating. Her brother, on the other hand, does not need an audience. You gotta love 'em.

[@juliab5177]

How wonderful that we have a vet that is ready and willing to make this planet better... One cat at a time 💙😺💙😺💙