Why I can't touch this cat part 2

[@PeaceDweller]

Now that Grumpy Cat has left us to pursue a higher purpose, I propose that Mr.Pirate becomes our new overlord!

[@HelpfulVancouverVet]

I vote yes!

[@MasterMalrubius]

Approved!

[@caseyshort8475]

Purrsue*

[@Susie_Legion_DBD]

*Sees Mr. Pirate chilling out and not actively attempting to monopolize the nearest shoulder* Is... is he okay?

[@morpheus4297]

how old is he now?

[@СергейБильмандо]

From a creator of "Squish that cat" we present you - "Don't touch that cat".

[@Ladeliciadelinda]

If they decide to do a Music video...We need Mc Hammer to do the vocals.

[@amandagraven6195]

I believe the technical term for paw pad is "toe bean"

[@mrs_d3n1mx28]

Amanda Graven Can confirm. Am catanomical expert. Trust.

[@wraithk3956]

Yes

[@olivetti1381]

True. My cat has the black toe bean subtype also known as "frijoles."

[@KattReen]

@Ivobardolf I bet you're fun to hang out with

[@AuroraLunaSoleil]

A huge thank you to the camera person for zooming in on Mr. Pirate's beautiful eyes and perfect angel face!

[@Anonymous-jo2no]

14:52 "Mr. Pirate is falling asleep here" Mr. Pirate: "Who's asleep?"

[@MasterMalrubius]

So relaxed. So squishable.

[@GeologicFM]

That embarrassed little laugh before he said, "Squish, like, and subscribe" lmaooo this channel is my life 💖 Love from me and my two cats 😻

[@shanearnold7781]

We don't deserve Mr. Pirate, he's a true hero

[@lokalnyork]

B-but... we *have* to squish that cat!

[@undermoonstars]

HE PROTEC HE ATTAC _but most importantly_ *HE SQUISH THAT CAT*

[@sassyangie]

MoonlightBae I love ur profile pic!!

[@skittles3310]

That actually helped me soo much to clean the ears on my little kitter Echo.

[@cuckkillme3878]

Squi$h $quish

[@h0peeleven]

i feel stupid cause i just commented the same thing before i saw this

[@Commentoidiota]

I don't even own a cat, but I'm watching this at 4am because I love your voice and how you explain things. This is a very good and wholesome channel. Cheers from Italy!

[@greenartisticfiend]

RobTheGeek same here lol

[@cheesyfangirl]

"I think Mr. Pirate is falling asleep here." "I'M NOT!"

[@calestaselena5227]

"They react like how any vicious animals does- Rwarr" *shows Mr. Pirate sleeping*😂😂😂

[@secretname3897]

Something I notice is that he keeps his petting balanced: Sesame turns to nip when his hands move down to her rear end, but if he balances that touch with a hand near her head, she remains calm. After that warning, he makes sure to touch her head or neck every time he has a hand lower on her back. He also leaves a hand pressed on her head if he's just standing idly - sort of as a reassurance that he's there and isn't moving, a signal to Sesame for her to stay still, and a way to grab her if she turns aggressive. I've seen a lot of cats get defensive when people touch their rears, and I think that's part of the "sudden aggression" people experience with cats. Just being able to observe his habits is helpful in modifying my own behaviour with kitties. It's important to consider each cat's comfort and preference, and to keep in mind possible pain like he mentions! Thank you so much!

[@MrDmadness]

agree with everything you say, cats dont like it when you touch their hind legs or buts usually. I also notice that people sometimes pet a cat too fast or slow Etc changes the message and the cat/human interface ;) . and then there's Static electricity. they go mental sometimes because a persons pet it literally raking little shocks across their backs that the human with a calloused hand may not even feel . Often times I find cat aggression is because the human is not understanding what is actually happening and just goes "meh, cat is being an asshole" ( even though they sometime just ARE being jerks )

[@przytulanka1979]

This is a must - see video for every cat owner I wish I had known about chronic pain before my cat got seriously ill. It took over a week to diagnose osteoarthritis in our cat's neck. Tiger stopped eating, was lethargic, developed very high fever, was severely dehydrated. The vet didn't find out the reason of his illness until they gave him some pain meds and did X-ray. He was prescribed steroids and more pain meds. It took a lot of time for him to recover: regain appetite and energy. 6 months later, he is healthy, full of life and he look beautiful again, his coat is perfect and he gained some weight.

[@HelpfulVancouverVet]

Thank you for the glowing review! Hope Tiger is fully recovered!

[@singingstars5006]

This may be in the first video, idk! But a stressed cat will also lash out. I visited someone last year and their stressed cat gave me clear permission to touch him when I "asked" permission and began immediately purring. Almost immediately the cat then withdrew permission and scratched me. I saw the withdrawn permission but didn't react fast enough. My bad. The cat seemed to experience sensory overload and needed me to stop. I noticed the cat was EXCEEDINGLY stressed out because of the two toddler boys running around the house constantly yelling. The owner told me the cat isn't friendly but the responsiveness and instant purr-motor told me otherwise. I felt sad for the poor cat who could not escape the chaos. No one was watching out for the cat's emotional health.

[@miharuhattori]

I didn't know that cats could get ingrown claws! I never encountered it with any of my cats but it's definitely good to know because it's so easy to check by yourself. also thanks so much for showing us Mr. Pirate's kitty paws!! 🐾

[@KM-rt5jj]

I never even considered that because I thought it was so so very obvious when they got too long (scratches help with that) I have however seen a stray (?) Cat with many ingrown claws. It was the best discovery of my life, because after taking him to the vet he became the love of my life. I lost him less than a year later. But with all the surgeries and health issues he had the best quality of life we could accomplish.

[@janiceboyd3996]

I had a cat with a chronic limp. I took her to the vet - but we couldn't find anything wrong with her foot or her leg. Then, at her next check-up, the vet discovered that my kitty had several bad teeth. So she went in for oral surgery, and had a bunch of teeth extracted. Getting rid of the bad teeth eliminated the limp. I don't know if it was referred pain, or if the medicine she took recovering from her surgery also helped with her leg. Whatever it was -- that oral surgery had a great effect. She was a much happier cat after that.

[@susugeki]

(While Dr.Yuri talks about ingrown claw) Me:"Toe bean! Mr. Pirate's toe bean!" Dr.Yuri: [facepalm]

[@HelpfulVancouverVet]

Lol, how did you know?

[@sarty]

Thank you so much for putting out these videos. I just wanted to share that my precious cat, Violet, passed away at the age of 18 on Wednesday. She had a stroke a month ago, then had some symptoms that got better with steroids, then got worse when the steroids wore off. She stopped grooming, stopped sharpening her claws, didn't jump, pressed her head into my hand and fell over to the right, etc. I knew she had pain, and I didn't want her to keep suffering. I was referred to a Veterinary Neurologist. They did an MRI and her little heart stopped while she was under sedation. It turns out that she had a massive tumor in her brain stem that was inoperable. So they called me and suggested that they stop CPR, and I agreed. Violet was so precious to me. I watched all of your videos while she was sick, trying to learn as much as I could. I really appreciated your knowledge and calm demeanor and learned so much. Thank you for doing these videos. They mean so much.

[@quantumgirl3047]

7:28 Mr. Pirate is like " I see you can move your hands around. Why are your hands not petting me then?"

[@nonamex3052]

Mr pirate looks handsome today

[@captainsawbones]

This man is like the Mr. Rogers of petcare how wholesome

[@TheNinthDoctor]

I'm sure I'm not the only one who was occasionally so distracted by how cute Mr. Pirate is that I forgot to listen to what his human was saying!!

[@spacecat_scribbles]

The way you look at Mr Pirate and handle him so gently is lovely. It's obvious you really care for him and it's very nice to see. Your videos have really helped me learn what to look out for in my older kitty to keep him happy and healthy, so thank you for doing this.

[@thepuresh5671]

I always crack up when he says "Squish the like button", makes me like the video every time I hear it :D

[@Chaosrunepownage]

May Mr. Pirate never be afflicted by chronic pain!

[@Mili-bedili]

Mr. Pirate is so calm and complacent with everything that's going on. He just loves the attention 😻

[@vonhoenhine1922]

Great video! I was fostering cats for a while and we had one peculiar case with a cat that was incredibly stand-offish and only really interacted with humans by swiping and nipping us, he wasn't interested in cuddles or pats but was highly food motivated. I watched how he interacted with the other cats and found out that he was actually incredibly playful, but he didn't hold back at all when he played and his swipes and nips were his weary attempts at goating us into playing with him. We got him some more toys and after figuring out some games together along with some food motivation, he became one of the most cuddly and protective cats we cared for.

[@soapibubblesthestrange9972]

Mr Pirate is so beautiful! One of the sweetest vicious predators I’ve seen

[@XIII_Vanitas]

7:22 "... or an obese cat" Mr Pirate: "Hey, what are you implying??"

[@missyanderson285]

Love this 😻 My Hailey was a cranky skinny old girl with severe matting. She was shaved constantly the last two years of her life because she couldn't groom. Most loving cat ever once we got her fixed up after spending a year in the shelter. She was 16 yo when she was put in the shelter and I got her when she was 17. She lived to be 19.

[@bryantsteury8910]

I discovered your videos the same time me and my wife adopted our first (and only) cat, our first pet we independently owned. So far moo is a happy healthy fella, but you've been invaluable for basic information and clueing us in as to what we need to tell our vet. Please keep making videos!

[@talkingtoaschizophrenic1171]

I have had a cat for about 5 years now. He used to be super cuddly and loving, but he stopped around the same time that I got another cat 2 years ago. I sort of assumed that he just didn't like the new cat. After your part 1 video, I looked at his mouth and noticed he had some strange looking teeth and he hissed at me when I looked(something he has never done in his entire life). I took him to the vet and he just had 5 of his back teeth removed. It's been a week and he's suddenly like his loving old self again. Thank you for giving me the advice of having him checked out.

[@elvalight2135]

I wish I watched this back when I was a kid; we had a cat that was always biting and scratching people, but we assumed that she was just old and mean. Turns out she had an enlarged heart and most likely was in pain. We didn't find out in time( back then we didn't know the importance of yearly vet visits) and she died. Paying attention to your cats is so, so important.

[@IvanDmitriev1]

OMG Pirate was so calm and cute when you were explaining and showing on him about ingrown dew claws =(>.

[@lancewolfe5242]

Yes! These vids are so helpful for people. Cats don’t show pain. It’s instinctual. Outside, a cat that shows pain becomes prey. Your vids are awesome 👍🏽 Paw pads=toe beans

[@werelemur1138]

I had a cat who had arthritis; she didn't lash out, but she did get really withdrawn. She was on meds for the last few years of her life, and was able to be her usual social self up to the very end. (She lived to be almost eighteen.)

[@shanec3098]

Mr. Pirate is the cutest cat. He's so chill.

[@snaggletooth5844]

Mr Pirates is the most squishable cat I've ever seen, love Pirates.

[@BBQAndButter]

"Mr Pirate is falling asleep here." "What? No I'm not." "Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz...."

[@n_jayne]

Thank you for sharing this knowledge with us! You just motivated me to trim my cat's dewclaws. (Don't worry, they weren't ingrown, just a bit too long for comfort!) It sounds obvious in retrospect but for some reason it didn't even occur to me that trimming those would be as important as it is.

[@letoanor]

MrPirate's eyes are SO PRETTY

[@bartholomewtwo]

I watch these as a crutch until I can afford my own cat :P

[@cheesetoast99]

Mr Pirate was so well behaved, he deserves some shoulder time

[@LoveAngelMusicLady]

Poor Sesame! I’m so glad you could help her!

[@Arbiter19963]

I love that the squish that cat meme became a reality.

[@alexbenavidez4500]

So great to see Sesame is doing so much better. She must be feeling so much relief and is lucky to be in your care. Good video

[@Loren8762]

Another great video, thank you. Another cause of discomfort is hairballs - I had a cat who had become rather aloof and solitary and wasn't approachable. Her belly had become hard and bloated and once I realized she had hairballs and treated her for that, her personality turned around and she became the sweet, expressive and engaging cat that she really was

[@edoboleyn]

Welcome to Part 1: “Why Can’t I Touch That Human? And Why Won’t That Human Feed Me Right Meow?”

[@beatrizleal2110]

I got one of my cats when she was 3 months and jumped from a bridge. The vet I went said that It would be too expensive and painfull to do a surgery to fix her fractures. She had two (back paw and hip). They were already calcifying and he said that she would grow and walk just fine once the pain passed. At that time she was obviously an impossible cat to pet too. She bited and scrathed anyone who approched, myself included. But I gave her the time and meds to get ok. 1 year later she's so much better, meows and plays a lot, lay down with me. She can walk and run just fine, but the paw that she broke is deformed. Her toes are diferent, with more space between them. And I noticed that one of her nails always grows like this, hurting her paw pad. I have to trim more often because of that. In general I think she's doing fine and it's more social every day. It was a difficult process especially for her, but totally worth It taking care of her.

[@Slothboisquishmallow]

Pirate is the sweetest little dude. ☺️

[@himbovoorhees]

My sister's cat was aggressive and upset a lot and peeing outside his litter box - he had bladder stones (or "sand") due to complications post-neutering and it shows why it's very important to notify a vet if your cat is having strange litter box behavior. After they gave us instructions on how to mitigate the issue and something to make it easier to pass the sand his personality completely changed for the better. If you ever do an episode on chronic pain conditions that would be awesome... my cat has luxating patella (trick knees) and it's not severe enough to require surgery (yet, anyway) but I've never really had a sufficient explanation about why it's a problem (beyond risk of dislocation) and how to avoid it getting worse.

[@denisethasder8193]

Mr Pirate is a good quality kitty 10/10 very handsome and well behaved.

[@jadeauburn9220]

Thank you for this video! This is very important, many times cat owners are clueless as to why their cat is behaving weirdly. Understanding and noticing behavioural changes is vital in ensuring the well-being of our pets. Two years ago I noticed my cat suddenly went under a table in the breadloaf position and did not move or show any interest in food. We took him to our vet the next morning and he had a broken tooth! He was immediately his old self after getting his tooth fixed. He could've gotten much worse if we didn't react so quickly, so I'm happy these videos help people to understand that almost always if a cat's behaviour is off, there can be pain involved.

[@stevencanden2911]

When you see Mr. Pirate in the thumbnail, you know you're in for a good time.

[@sbird7421]

You come across as such a warm, genuinely kind person. It really makes your videos a joy to watch! The useful information and adorable kitties helps, too

[@0LorreneBaumDavis0]

Mr. Pirate has a beautiful coat. And his eye color, OMG!

[@syraahmad8704]

Pirate: Human, your hand waving bothers me! Well if you must move them, I suppose you may pet me...

[@pawsnotclaws2772]

“Please make sure to squish, like, and subscribe” he’s having too much fun with this lol

[@LSSYLondon]

Sesame looks so darling! I never had any idea cats could get so many problems. The matted hair makes sense. As does the ingrown claws, and arthritis & UTI infections / stones. I think this makes me appreciate cats a ton more. Thank you for this info!

[@werpires]

Okay but when my cat jumps off counters he always makes a sound, not a meow or purr, but more like a small „hmm!“ I always wondered if it‘s normal for some cats to make noises when they land somewhere or if they are in pain 🤔

[@HelpfulVancouverVet]

Mr. Pirate always does that too! Like a little chirp to announce himself. I love it! Love the cat photos on your homepage too. Nothing better than a cat sleeping with tongue stuck.

[@valdarichards4239]

Mr Pirate is such a sweetheart, I love Mr.Pirate, I think this is the only time he wasn't trying to climb onto your shoulders. I feel very sorry for poor Miss Sesame, it is great that you could help her by shaving off all the hair matts. I hope her owner lets you continue to monitor her hair matting problem. I had to put my beloved kitties into the RSPCA Bequest Program because I had to move into Inala Retirement Village and strictly no pets allowed. So by the time I learnt everything about my kitties I had to give them up. Thank you Dr. Uri for this great channel I am still trying to figure out how I can join you on Patreon (I am in Australia).

[@Blackholesun3]

This man is a blessing to us all ❤ Thank you for being so amazing , Bob Ross of animals

[@claralavender7316]

SQUISH THAT CAT this is the best channel on youtube

[@AbundantlyHappyLisa]

I very much appreciate your videos. You are always very informative and have a wonderful calm energy. If I lived in Vancouver I’d have you as my vet. I’m in Australia so it’s a bit far. Lol. Thanks again.

[@onibeebee]

this channel soothes me like no amount of sleeping and asmrs could

[@BermondseySteve]

Thank you so very much for sharing these topics! These videos are a true public service and surely help many thousands of pet owners to understand our pets and their behavior and illnesses. Your clear and succinct explanations, and your friendly, calming personality make this important content easy to follow and understand. Such a wonderful thing to do to help others!

[@lupiniv9767]

I love Mr. Pirate in this video, he’s so chilled out, like “yessss hooman pet meee” Also first comment yay!!

[@apseudonym]

at 12:53 my cat looked at the screen and perked up like "is that a fkn CAT???"

[@TheDexxin]

My 20 year old cat died a few months ago, and I've been binging your videos for a while now. Thanks for being a great resource for cat owners! I know that when I adopt another cat in the future, I'll be using your advice!

[@suzithewitch]

So the big take away is: If your cat's personality changes, see your vet! Great video, thank you! :)

[@TheWitchvortex]

Unfortunately I don't have a cat yet, but I have a cranky boyfriend who I used to squish, when he's upset :D

[@anonyx4869]

Just wanna say, love your presentations. Educational and heart-warming. Bless you in whatever way you choose to be blessed. Shine on.

[@n40m3h]

Can you do a video on cats with PTSD or anxiety?

[@evelin5255]

When my cat was young, she was very aggressiv. It turned out she has spinal arthritis. Today she is very cuddly and loves to be pet. Thanks to all vets out there, you are heroes!

[@zirkaa]

My cat, Luciel, was semi feral when we got her. With a little bit of time and effort, she eventually began to not mind head scratches. We've now found out it's just her personality to not like being touched a lot, but she's still the sweetest, most loving cat I could've ever wished for.

[@attickdemos]

My cat Atticus was diagnosed with stage 3 kidney disease in September. He was extremely dehydrated and throwing up white foam. Very lethargic. Once we got fluids and vitamin B12 in him, it was amazing how much a change it made. His eyes brightened, he was responsive again to touch and talk, and I know he feels better with the fluids, milk thistle, dasuqin, Miralax, and now feeder mice.

[@gulcinkahraman686]

your cat videos give me so much peace idek why :)

[@GlobalTV123]

He really loves cats.

[@wap9137]

Hmmmm...pain is something we don’t think about when they’re “unfriendly.” Love your videos!! You’re so good with the cats!

[@beespoon22]

no handwaving, only pets - mr. pirate, probably

[@anthonybeervor2265]

Mr. Pirate always looks like he has a crush on Dr. Uri Burstyn.

[@cc3184]

It's very challenging having a cat that needs brushing but doesn't allow it. One of my cats is not aggressive but good luck catching her for a brushing.

[@munirahbakar4123]

Thank goodness I only have short haired cats. Brushing is just something we enjoy, not a necessity.

[@xnicchi3003]

I’ve already got 3 cats yet I still want to have another one, whenever I see a cat I just can’t resist their cuteness!!

[@fantolaus]

....with Mr.Pirate every behavioral issue is in "OFF" mode

[@h______o______r______s______e]

I never say "Why can't i touch that cat" I say "I shall, with all the strength residing within me, touch that cat"

[@nylakiriyuin1946]

Your voice is very calming and I like coming to these videos to calm down, along with seeing the cute cats. I'm not a cat owner anymore sadly, but it's still helpful to know this info for when I get a cat again

[@sinizzl]

I'm a simple man. I see Mister Pirate, I click.

[@josephinethornton3823]

My bf's Bengal cat (currently deep asleep on my lap) is touchy. I can tell when she is sore because I'll lightly stroke down her back and she'll squish herself down to get away from even a light touch. It's just how I check on her each day. When she cringes away from being petted I know just what to do- be an inert hot lap with blankets. Sometimes she prefers her heated bed, but sometimes she seems to want my actual lap. Don't get me wrong, she is so not a cuddly cat. But if I settle down on the couch or bed, and only one the sound of a TV or video is on (clearly she has worked out that that sound means I'll be there for a while), only then will she crawl into my lap and go to sleep. Sometimes she'll yell in the stairway or the living room and it's essentially, "HEY! YOU SHOULD GO HERE AND LAY DOWN, LAP PROVIDER! PROVIDE SOME HOT LAP!" It works out all right as I'm disabled and often able to spend an hour or so still do she can cook (my term for how hot she wants to become to feel better, before deciding she is done and *ding* suddenly hopping up and moving around much easier). Having arthritis myself I completely understand- I just wish she wanted to lay on the areas of me that hurt so it was more symbiotic. My lap is on fire at this point (she'll consider herself done soon) but my back and neck could use this crazy heat instead. Ahh, what we do for love.

[@coronapapi]

Aw Mr. Pirate is such a good sport. Thank you for this and the rest of your informative videos!

[@lylasurvivor9719]

I love your cat videos!! Ours is a seven year old (almost 8) female Manx calico. We learned early on that they can be moody! She has always been prone to hair balls and even blockages but the most troubling was last summer she stopped eating and the vets couldn’t figure out why. After two long stays in the vet hospital, they finally discovered she’d had changes in her hips. Arthritis. She’s been on meloxyn once a day since and had a change of food to help her. It took several months but now she is so calm and even more loving and is jumping up to her fave spots again to look out windows etc. I’m glad they found out (we all said she looked like she was limping and in pain and were disappointed they didn’t find the cause sooner) as she is happy again now. Thank you for educating us. It really helps!!! We think of her as an older cat now and are very gentle with her. Some of your tips have helped! I got her a higher dish set after hearing one of your tips. Thank you again!!

[@fromaggio7654]

Squish that cat 2: Don’t squish the cat

[@ianflawlez]

Pirate is so chill! Cool cat!!

[@IsmaielDeath]

Thank you for explaining how to notice (chronic) pain in cats and common causes. I wish I'd known about this stuff 20 years earlier when my grandma's cat hat a few bad teeth and got all cranky because of it. Once the cause was found all was well again. But it took us way too long to find what was wrong. Could have saved little Pete a lot of misery.

[@FlamingOven]

What a lovely video! Love the cats and the happy presentation. I don't have a cat and have never pet one but now I'm dreaming about them thanks to your channel.

[@blamb9977]

Wonderful video. I'm using these to educate my family about interacting with our aging cats. The mat issue of chronic pain is something that I think effects my long-haired cat a lot. We're thinking of shaving his pants and belly to treat this. Also, Mr. Pirate has the most beautiful eyes I've ever seen.

[@nintendodsquality7253]

the most wholesome channel around ngl

[@SnapshotOfASoul]

Your videos really help with my stress levels because your voice is so calm - I'm from your area and it's great to hear our local accent on top of it! We have two cats that "chose" us - strays, abandoned really by some couple that moved away - and we took them in but they refuse to get close enough that we can pet them. We feed them and they live in a sheltered area of their own that is warm and cozy and safe, but they refuse to let us pet them so thank you for teaching us why!

[@madame100100]

Mr. Pirate has such beautiful eyes!