How to Keep Indoor Cats HAPPY
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- čas přidán 16. 06. 2024
- How to Keep Indoor Cats HAPPY
I’m a big believer in keeping cats indoors. They will live longer, healthier lives. PERIOD. There are many who believe that cats cannot be happy if they are deprived of the outdoors - that is simply untrue. That said, there are definitely simple things you can do to enrich their lives and maximize their Mojo while keeping them safely inside. In this video I detail essentials for a happy and full indoor cat life.
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00:00 Introduction
02:13 Catification
05:44 Play
07:38 Puzzle Toys
08:33 Clicker Training
09:44 Harness Training
11:50 Company in the Form of Other Cats
12:48 The 3 R's
14:40 Spay & Neuter
16:05 Spend Time with Your Cat
I don’t have a cat, but I’m using your videos to help keep my roommates kitten happy to the best of my ability.
That is so fantastic of you!!
Just a thought - maybe get another kitten as company and playmates for each other. Jackson again mentioned getting 2 kittens together. Great for them and such fun for the humans.
@@jeandixon586 I’ve actually thought about it, I love cats, but I’m unfortunately terribly allergic and have a bird so I don’t feel that would be terribly responsible of me unfortunately. I put up with my allergies for her kitty though!
That's pawsome! 🐾💜😽
@@katiea545 What a love you are, Katie! That kitten is blessed with you around. ❣️❣️
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Big s/o to Jackson for educating us every week instead of saying “read my book”. He sells his books & products for the cats, not for himself 😽😽 what a rad guy
I have learn so much more about my cat since I started watching his videos.
I met him yrs ago, in long island. It was for his book signing. He is very down to earth. He's definitely the type I'd be friends with. 😸
Thankful for Jackson! 💓🐾
@Tom Whalen hahahaha
@Tom Whalen good one --purr-son (haha)
For forty years I believed strongly that cats should be allowed to enjoy being outside. A month ago my beloved pet was killed and carried off by a coyote, from my backyard in daytime. I've now adopted two rescues and they will be staying indoors.
So very sorry to hear that about your baby. No matter how old they are they will always be our babies! I have 2 kittys, both handicapped and adopted, by me. My little loves...
And I adopted a German Shepherd. They all have medical lifelong disabilities. Didn't plan it that way but I am very happy just the same😂😂😂
My cat age 13 has never had a desire to go outside. She doesn’t try to bolt out the door when it opens. She’s walked outside a few times, looked around and was like 🥴 nah I’m good, turned around and went back inside.
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lol lucky you, my cat doesn’t even need to see the door open soon as he hears it being open he’s already standing there looking for a chance to escape before you’re even walking in lol
I live in the UK and keep my 3 cats indoors. They are so much more relaxed than the indoor/outdoor cats I've had previously during childhood. People here think it is cruel, but so many cats get run over, stolen, poisoned or injured by evil people over here too. I have a catio for mine, numerous beds, cat posts, a cat tree, scratch pads and lots of toys!
I thought it is cruel for the longest time, too. But honestly... we keep our dogs indoor and on leashes, too. And I am absolutly positive, that dogs would be happier if they could roam free outside as well... but for dogs everyone understands that that is a bad idea and instead we developed a huge bunch of activities for dogs as substitute. I hope this attitude changes in Europe, because cats are a real problem for biodiversity, simply because they are so many, and their prey shrinks in numbers every year and will be gone if we don't increase our efforts to protect them. (Exception: rats).
I niverunderstand why people keep digs tightly controlled but cats are just let out if the door. Weird. Mine love their enclosed garden and I have peace of mine. Especially in the current climate of what may be coming to us all. Stock up on pet food folks.
I'm in the UK too and literally everyone who knows thinks it's so strange that I don't let him outside to get into trouble and kill birds. I wish people were more understanding of it, but I'm glad it's becoming slightly more popular now.
Plenty of nasty people about that will be cruel to domestic cats if given the opportunity.
Totally agree, I’m British but live in Europe and in Malta most cats are indoor cats too and I’d never let mine outside. I can’t imagine not knowing if she is safe and knowing how dangerous roads are, I’d never relax! She’s the happiest cat I ever knew so I know its the right thing to keep them indoors too!
Jackson you're the reason I have a cat. I am disabled and have multiple mental health issues and having sprinkles has been so important and has made my life better in so many ways. She means the world to me and I would do anything for her. She even lets me pet her belly when she stretches out.. after having her a few months she stopped hiding and now shows belly to ANYONE who pets her. Shes perfect in every way.
Edit.. 31 likes, FR?
179? Sweet thanks everyone
430 likes? Please know what you're doing is making a person with no family or kids and a bad medical outlook that you're doing a huge favor. Sprinkles loves you all as well.
How wonderful for you...and Sprinkles! Adds to your quality of life! ❤🐾
Cat's are simply the best!
268 likes and counting. Nice.
That's really wholesome, you and sprinkles sound awesome :)
Yay for you and your best bud Sprinkles!!!
2:16 Catification
3:44 Catio
3:45 Litterboxes count
5:49 Play with your cat, Play with your cat, Play with your cat
7:10 Problem Solving (7:39 : puzzle toys)
8:33 Clicker training
9:43 harness training
11:49 Cat should be with other cats
12:45 The three R's : routine, ritual, rythm
13:20 No free feed
14:43 Spay or Neuter!
16:11 Spend time with your cat
There are PORTABLE CATIOS.
On the litterboxes it's 4:35 not 3:45
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Thank you
I was always a dog guy and never had any interest in cats. My wife and I saved a half starved cat as a blizzard started. We pampered her so much and She pampers her daddy as well! She sleeps between my wife and I , if we do not acknowledge her she plop’s on us repeatedly until we pet her! Her name is Autumn and her and I have a love affair going! Love your programs, it helps us better Autumn’s standard of life and happiness!
One of my three cats is always desperate to go outside. Nearly every attempt at a cat-harness walk has ended in escape, followed by a panic-induced cat recovery session (ahh!). I've decided cat walks are too risky to continue, but... I'm glad to say we're constructing a catio! Hopefully our little adventurer will be pleased with this compromise.
poor thing. I feel sorry for every cat enclosed in an appartment. But still better than being in a sanctuary
Build a few cat activity walls
See if your "outside" cat would be willing to use a backpack like my cat does. We have a clear, hard sided on the left and right unit from Pet Seek which is excellent. She gets to see everything but is protected. We go everywhere with it, even to restaurants.
Funny thing is, we get almost as many comments from men as we do from women. It brings a smile to all around without endangering the cat.
Yeah, dad and stepmom had 3 of their cats that were indoor/outdoor. Coyotes moved in and got one, couple of years ago. So, the other 2 became full time indoor like it or not.
The younger one still wants to bolt for an open door now and again. But, it has seemed as he has gotten older less interested in doing so.
If your cats escaping you either have the wrong harness or it's fitted wrong. It took me a couple tries to find the right harness.
As a person living in Europe / The Netherlands I agree on keeping cats indoors. I grew up with cats that would be outdoor cats and only one of the 4 cats we had made it past the 10 years and the rest of them tragically passed away. So I'm more than happy to see my own cats still happily jumping around in their senior years inside my living room :)
I refused to keep my cats outdoors after one of mine was killed with a bat, by a classmate, back when I was in middle school. Once I left my parents’ house, my cats were all indoors-only.
@@CynthiaPrice79 that is horrible... Good that your cats stay indoors now☺️
Same. I don't have cats yet (planning on having in a few years when me and my partner will live on our own) and it's really sad when the cats (or dogs really) are just left alone to run outside and there is little to no catification done inside the house. The resulting aggression (from not having territory) is just heartbreaking.
My guardian walks me every day outdoors 😽
@@CynthiaPrice79 If someone had done this to any of my cats, I would make sure they have a permanent reminder not to repeat ie loss of teeth/wired up jaw.
It's important to keep in mind that a lot of places (like new Zealand and Australia) have native birds whose populations are being thinned out by cats, so keeping your cat indoors could help save endangered species
Interesting point. And yes a different cultural perspective 👏
In Australia its illegal to have cats outside at night or at all in some areas. Its not just native birds but marsupials, reptiles, amphibians and basically anything that moves that's threatened by cats.
Not just Australia. The United States is estimated to house a population of 60-80 million cats, and they are estimated to kill 2.4 billion birds per year, making them the leading human-caused threat to the survival of bird species in the country. - Wikipedia
came to mention this! cats are considered invasive in MANY places (including but not limited to the US and Australia) so please be sure to do your research if you are thinking about allowing your cat to go outdoors. i think harness training would be a great alternative since you can monitor your cat's behavior and they still get to enjoy the outdoors! also PLEASE do not let the animal societies who claim cats are not invasive to fool you, they absolutely ARE invasive and the people who lead those kinds of programs often have no idea what they are talking about. only trust reputable scientific journals and peer-reviewed articles in regards to topics concerning invasive species :)
I live in California and because of fires here our population of some smaller snakes and lizards also are trying hard to make a healthy come back and cats are just wiping them out : ( My cat loves lizards, so she is becoming a permanent inside cat : )
My old boy was terrified of the outdoors. He would love looking out of the window, but as soon as he had to go out (to go to the vet) his hair would just fall out and he would moan meow haha
Just had to have him put to sleep. 17 years old and he was in very rough shape, poor old guy. Miss him.
About 7 years ago, he nearly died from a blockage in his bladder. I'll never forget the woman at the vets office (the vets wife actually) telling me "It's going to be really expensive. It's just a cat." I was a struggling musician at the time but still said "Just do it!" then I went and sold my 1978 American Strat, I took a serious hit on it but it was enough to cover the bill. It was my gigging guitar too. I would do it again in a heart beat. Unfortunately there was no amount of money that could save him this last time... I probably put it off longer than I should have, but I didn't want to let him go.
I'm sorry....❤
I have had 18 cats. So clearly I have watched over several deaths. The worst thing I have done was to keep them going once I realized that they were not well. Cats are amazingly tough, and they will not show pain or discomfort. Recently my 16 year old cat began to show signs of sickness, and the vet said that she was deathly ill. After many previous experiences, I was wise to the event, and I had the vet give her the shots to take her life before, thank God, she really started to suffer. I will never again prolong my cat’s life just so that I can spend more time with him or her. It is very important for us to recognize our responsibility in this matter.
My husband passed last year, and my daughter encouraged me to get a cat from the shelter. She knew that I love cats, but my husband was allergic to them. My precious black, female kitty, is amazing! She is inside, and has three windows that I set up, with a comfortable seat, at each one. Also, I have two flights of stairs, that give her exercise. She has such a personality.
I have a black cat and he is my baby. I'm glad you found a cute 🥰 companion. 🐈⬛
And people doubt the life-enhancing benefits of pets! I am also a widow and my cat gives me the loving companionship I need
We found a pregnant black cat 🐈⬛ and she is crazy 😂 Love her though ❤ The kittens are nearly grown up and are safe btw. They have stayed in the family because we didn’t trust anyone else to take care of them 🤣
@@Neko_Komi Now that's what I call love! ❤️ Very fortunate little furbabies 🥹
Am preparing my home for a little 1 year old boy, coming next week! Am very excited 😅 I think I shall call him "Mojo" after Jackson! Hope he will be happy here 🙏
Take care!
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Sorry for your loss. It is very nice to see you even think about the exercise(stairs), very empathetic. I am sure your husband is watching over you like God.
I would also like to remind folks that the only living thing that has the same energy as a kitten...is another kitten. Adopting two at a time provides great companionship and learning opportunities for them, and means you sometimes get to watch them rolling around and racing each other on the living room floor instead of having to provide appropriate play. I love watching cats play together, preferably with a senior cat on my lap :)
My exotic shorthair furbaby's are always on the watch for a window being left open a bit too much, so they can jump into the garden. I can't build a catio as I'm in an apartment. I have thought of getting a little harness and lead for them so I can take them outside for 5-10 mins. At the moment just growing cat grass.
Or running over you, my cats totally consider me part of the playground XD
@@nessyness5447 Yes❤️🐈🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐈🐈🐈🐈✨💞🥰 and personally I love that when they run over me unless I'm trying to do something
Yes I have had letters that I consider part of my family but I can't keep all of them.
.......... to continue.... So when I try to find homes for them, especially because they come from a big family of other cats where they've cuddled play together wrestle together just have general fun together sleep together eat together.... after all that I don't want to bring them to another family by themselves. To. me that's a little bit mean.... we need to think of the the kitty cats well-being, not just ourselves.; but their happiness too. so I always try to encourage people to take at least two if not three but at least two so they'll have each other...... if a person or family only wants to take one I won't do it and I tell them the reasons why. they are better together to have another feline there of their own kind. Yes we can love them and show them attention but not constantly. When another of their own kind is there they can play and cuddle together!!!
I have two indoor cats in Korea. Since I live on 10th floor of an apartment, I got a catio with cat trees and large windows. I have 4 litter boxes and scratchers all over my house including my living room. Watching this clip definitely helps what to do for my loving cats. 😻
Oh hi I’m going to get a cat too soon and I also live on the tenth floor of a building, it would be great if you could tell me any tips and tricks and recommendations you have for a cat living on a top floor because I’m scared that you know if I open a window the cat might try to go out the window and fall down 10 floors but idk… if you have any tips I would be very grateful if you told me 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼😀
@@leonardocellino7931 My original reply is deleted for some reason. I recommend you to get screen windows with a pet proof mesh kit which is available online. I hope this info helps and wish you the best! 😻😻😻
Hi how can you build a catio if you live in an apartment? 🐈🐈🐈🐈🐈
They have catio’s meant for apartment windows u can buy online
@@patdavies3589some apartments have balconies so if you put a screen on it you have a catio! i've seen some people in my city do that, maybe some just did it to keep bugs outside but seeing a cat birdwatching on a screened in catio is the cutest thing to see!
Where I live, the winters are cold and dark, so I leave some lights on in the house and play quiet music for them when I leave for work.I also keep the heat the same temperature as if I was home, so they're warm and cozy. I can't prove it, but if think they appreciate it.
I'm in Australia and keeping cats inside is also so very important to keep them from preying on native wildlife
Not just that but I've heard hunters will take shots at outdoor cats
Australian (who now lives in NZ) here. One place I lived was right next to a nature reserve. So many native birds. Another place we lived was next to a dairy farm. So many snakes.
So yeah. I don't want them preying on wildlife, or having the wildlife prey on them.
@@Fennily and trap them! Ive seen it happen. I get doing it in the bush because those are ferals and often kill wildlife and are actual pests here like wild dogs but doing it outside of proper rural areas is super sick.
How's the gov't in Down Under? From the news it sounds like its getting pretty fascist. Complete lockdowns? "Get the vax or endure my wrath" one Australian Govt official says sternly.
@@Luubelaar Why would there be a human settlement next to a nature reserve?
I had a cat that always stayed outside, under the carport ,never roamed ,she was a rescue . she would allow us to vet her and things that had to be done. She lived to 28 years old! In the end she was inside with me , diapered , and she would let me know she loved and appreciated our time. This calico died in my arms and has a marble marker under my fig tree in her favorite place. I have rescued cats my whole life and this 'save' that was distant and a little neurotic was the best.
28!!! WOW... that's a very old cat. That's impressive! Thank you for sharing this nice memory
I started feeding my kitten wet food in the morning and dry food at night (7:30/7:30). I gave him dry food this morning and he meowed at me and looked at the fridge. Lol, how does he know!!? So smart!
Or you are just anthropomorphising it. Guess which one is more likely.
@@jkbpwlchim
@@jkbpwlchow is it anthropomorphizing to say that a Cat meows and Looks at the fridge?
Cats are really stuck on routines, If you have a picky Eater, Just Not getting that wet food in the morning can throw them. And theyre smart enough to know and smell where you stash the food.
Thats Not pretending theyre human, thats Just Observation. My Cats smell the Cat food in the kitchen and will sit in Front of the drawers when i got to the kitchen. Nothing human there, but they know where i keep the food and want to get to it.
@@annabeinglazy5580 totally. My cat feeding routine is to go to the kitchen and prepare the food, then I let it warm it up for a few minutes - I always shoot for 10 and normally make it, so my cat knows how long this "few minutes" is supposed to take. If I get distracted he will come over, "mmmmmmrrrr" and pat my arm to remind me it's time. I have actually verified that his timing is spot on, mind you - this is not in my imagination or some kind of wishful thinking :D As you say, they do indeed know the routine.
Here in Germany, there are many indoor/outdoor cats. My cat is indoors only. She is safer, healthier, and very loved. Thank you for educating about cats.
My nurse sister took in a preggo cat and was all over me to take this ONE. He’s the balls though and he’s literally saved my life like 6 times from passing out from low blood sugar. He wants to go with me anywhere I go in the car and he’s the friendliest animal I’ve ever met. Never backed down from anything. 🤗
Love that! I know after a couple of very major back surgeries, my cats were there for me. They seemed to understand. They didn't annoy me they were just there for some major emotional support.
@@butchieblock9118 they were waiting to see if t
hey'll have to eat your face at some point. /;)
Whooaaa, how did he save you concerning your blood sugar? Sounds amazing
Wow
You've got a treasure there!!!
I'm in the UK, numbers of indoor cats here are growing. There are so many missing cat posters in my area, I decided to start keeping mine indoors. He was previously a stray so I thought he might be unhappy being an indoor cat as he was used to being outdoors, but he's adjusted so well! I got him a huge cat tree as my 'apology' for not letting him out 😂 and he's got lots of scratching posts/mats, toys and cat grass. Some evenings I also do training sessions with him and he's learned to sit and give his paw on command. My project for this summer is to build a catio!
My sister put me onto the Kitty fountain which has been a game changer
You made the right decision, I've seen cats being poisoned, shoot at, run over... The street isn't safe for cats.
Thank you so much for not only protecting your cat, but also protecting local wildlife! It sounds like you really love your cat and it makes me happy to hear you are providing so much enrichment and attention.
GOOD!
@@Cruznick06 In the UK, the wildlife isn't much of an issue because small cats are native to the UK. It's a huge issue in North America, South America, and Australia where they aren't native and are invasive species.
That said, keep your cats indoors because it's the safest option for them! :)
I'm so grateful you exist, dude. And I'm even more grateful that you share your knowledge with us.
My indoor/outdoor cat lived for 23 years. I now have a 4 year old indoor only cat since I’m now in an apartment. Thank you for this video!
I will always be an indoor only cat owner. I got my first cat at 11. My parents let her outside when she wanted. One day she did not come home on time. When she did, she had a broken front paw with bone sticking out. We took her to the vet and they said it was best to put her down (This was the 1980's). Our neighbor came over and apologized, he was trying to kill a skunk with a trap. Cats being cats, she fell for the trap he placed. I cried for weeks. There are just way too many things out there that can harm an outdoor cat. Cars, evil people, traps. If you love your pet, keep them home and safe. as this video shows, there are a lot of ways to keep them happy inside the house, mainly play and spend time with them.
You're so right. I moved to new area, there's freeway one block, can see from living room window. Was told that one dog died from exposure to antifreeze and her cat got sick. Just too many dangers outside, it's not worth taking risks with our precious pets.
I agree 💯 I seen one of my cats get hit by a car I’m still traumatized by it after that inside all times please keep them safe keep them in all times it’s not cruel unless you want to lose your fur babies early do not let them outside
What the hell was he doing trapping ANYTHING in the first place! Traps are horrendous!
@@kathys1285 Same thing happened to me a couple of months ago. I had to pick my cat off
the road , put him in a garbage bag and take him home. buried him the next day. my heart was broken. I think about
him all the time. He was born a stray outside of my house. I gained his trust and he lived with
me.I had a kitty door so that he could come and go. He was born free and I didnt want
to take his freedom away. I loved to see him happy and playing outside but unfortunately It shortened
his life greatly.
@@annwilliams6438 yes! I guess he should have called animal services or similar as his first option, not trapping animals by himself. It's dangerous to let our pets go outside because of neighbours like him.
Jackson, please look into doing a video on dealing with the death of our beloved pets. Many are in pain over the loss of their cat, in anguish over deciding when it's time to euthanize and guilt for waiting too long or putting their cat down too soon.
I know it's not an easy subject but there are a lot of people and cats could use guidance and support in dealing with this.
Thank you
Just went thru that 2 weeks ago. Still hurts so much. All valid questions. Did I wait to long? Too quick. Vet not much help in this case. "You know your cat".
He did a video last year and he's doing a grief seminar right now about that very thing
@@lindazink4126 Yeah, I know. I asked her opinion, she didn't really wanted to take part. Eventually she said, she would probably do it, too. So frustrating, not knowing what was the right thing to do.
It is worse when it is unexpected.
@@annguglielmino8989 Yes, that happened to me. 🤧
I'm so glad you encourage keeping cats indoors but leash training the ones that seem interested. When I was a kid my gran had many cats that went in and out as they liked, pretty much everyone did this back then. We stopped doing that when our beautiful giant grey tomcat was hit by a car. He walked up the driveway with a fractured skull, a torn ear, he lost an eye and had a broken jaw. We fed him with a tiny spoon for months and months while his jaw was wired shut. Fortunately, he made a full recovery and lived a happy life indoors. Cars, foxes, wolves/coyotes, boar and ofc cruel, shitty people--- the risk is great for the outdoor cat. All it takes is one time. Keep them inside, or take precautions, don't let them out alone.
Totally agree. Outdoors has changed for the worse. Let's keep getting this message out there. BTW thank you for being a loving animal parent!
Thank you for posting this! I feel like a broken record in the town I live in, Catio, Catio, Catio, to deaf ears. Frustrating!
That tomcat making a full recovery means you guys did a tremendous job nursing him. That’s so sad how injured and hurt he was, but amazing that he made it!
ABSOLUTELY!!!
My cousin's had a cat when we were kids and they witnessed it get mauled by dogs😢 one of the main reasons I wont let my cat become an indoor-outdoor cat
my cats only ever been around dogs that like cats also..
Let me add, don't kick yourself if you are not getting everything 100% right. You can always improve things. I got my cat in the Mid 80s as a fairly young woman and I didn't know near as much as I do now about how to make her happy. I know I didn't feed her the best food possible (I went with the vets recommendation at the time). I did get her spayed. I played with her and slept with her in the bed. She only had one box. Other than our furniture she didn't have much in the way of high perches (she liked the top of the bookcase). She had a scratching post and a comfy spot to watch the world outside. She was an indoor cat.
She lived to be nearly 25 years old. I still miss her.
Another reason to play with your cat: it helps relieve stress. Stress can lead to Feline Idiopathic Cystitis, which is very dangerous, even deadly, especially for younger male cats. My 4 yr old tabby was just diagnosed with FID after I saw him peeing blood in my laundry basket. I immediately scooped him up and brought him to the vet ER.
To quote Jackson: “Play with your cat!”
I hope he's OK now.. Haven't heard of FIC. They definitely need attention, especially when they are an only cat. My cat follows me around the house to get my attention and loves sitting on my lap, and on my bed to get warm, and during day get some sun.
Also...too much ash in the hard food causes bladder stones
I’m in the UK and I’m all for keeping cats indoors. For their health and for the sanity of my neighbours.
Yeah, I live in the UK too and almost all my neighbours let their cats out. Also, one of the requirements if you want to adopt a cat is to let it go outside. I don't understand that, especially I'm from Poland where it's in an adoption contract that it's mandatory to keep the adopted cat inside.
@@nnlss1110 yeah I have lots of neighbours with cats and unfortunately they use our garden as their litter box! I would agree that it makes more sense to keep them indoors especially given how many of them disappear (presumably killed by cars).
@@Erdf3542 exactly, we have the same problem with cat's poop everywhere in the garden which also makes our indoor cats anxious. It's pissing me off because I'm trying to do everything what I can to make my cats happy and calm but in the case of neighbour's cats I'm just powerless
@@nnlss1110 it is because having your cat inside is considered abusive by many people in western Europe... which is slowly changing, but still its very wide spread.
@@hannajung7512 yeah, it is. It's a shame that these people don't see that at the same time outdoor cats which have unlimited food in their homes are predators killing a lot of small animals like birds. They don't hunt because they're hungry, just because it's their nature.
A really simple puzzle toy that most everyone has in their household is a toilet paper roll. Just fold one end closed and pour food/treats into the other end. My two feral outdoor cats love this game. If it seems like it's too easy for them to get the treats out, you can always fold the dispensing end in a bit to create a smaller opening.
Great idea thanks
I have always had cats and after a tragic event decided that indoors is safer in many ways. I moved to southern California and know that there is nothing safe about outdoors, (coyotes and hawks) We had a gruesome find in our yard because our neighbors let their cats outdoors.
Thank you Jackson for advocating for indoor living.
I take both my cats outside with me in the yard,I started when they were kittens,so they know their surroundings,they hang out in the bushes and stuff,then when I call them they follow me right into the house,then they get a treat. They are the best!!
I did the same with my 2. When they were young, one would always sneak over the fence. I would have to go and get him. After awhile he realized that he had to stay in the backyard. Eight years later, I come home and they immediately go out to the garage and front yard. It took a bit of patience but I enjoy watching them sun themselves and pounce on wind blown leaves. I always leave the door cracked in case they get scared and I can't get to the door fast enough to let them in.
same here. as soon as the door opens the shoot to the bushes to try and catch lizards, they munch on grass and roll in it, scratch on the tree and lounge in the sun.
How did you train your cat to do this? My 6 month old kitten keeps trying to get out but I'm so scared he will get lost. I would like him to stay close to the house and not wander off if he ever escapes
@@mq2124 you have to fully supervise them. and keep bringing them back to the area if they wander too far. it helps if your area is fenced. one of mine does jump the fence but only if i go back inside. i think supervision is the key. you cant just toss them outside alone or they will just do what they want.
Might still be problematic for other local wildlife. Don't let them catch or play with lizards or birds, mice, or anything else. Keep your eyes on them.
Most wildlife haven't adapted to cats as a natural predator and outdoors cats are quite common.
I adopted my cat, who was close to starving when she was found. Although the vet reckoned she was two, I genuinely thought she was perhaps five or six months as she was terribly thin and small. Now she lives very happily as an indoor cat. 13 years later and she is a content and secure cat.
They judge based on teeth apparently but I could be wrong
When i got my cat i was told she was 6-7 months, the vet said 2 yrs, i think she was 5-6 yrs old. Ive had her 7 yrs now and i can't imagine not having her in my life
i can relate, i rescued an scpa cat that they were going to put down in a few days. 22, yes 22 years later she is still with me but sadly was recently diagnosed with early kidney disease. she gets a pre a pro biotic kidney powder supplement in her soft food and she has improved for now.
We English speakers call them "pets". The Spanish call them "mascotas" (which means pretty much what it looks like it means.) The Germans call them "haustiere" which literally translates as house animal, hearkening back to the origins of domesticated animals. By far my favorite is the French which call them "animal de campagnie" which means Animal Companion and just gets straight to the point!
It's funny but much of what Jackson says of keeping your cat curious, occupied and in touch with thier 'raw Cat', was how I grew up with family cats. Me and my siblings just played with them all the time. Made puzzles and games, asault courses all over the house. It just seemed natural. We were learning about play and problem solving together. And had 3 happy healthy cats.
We only really had dogs growing up. So I thought all cats were like in the movies and was scared of them until I got my cat she completely changed my opinion of cats
Her name's Bambi and for a while I thought she didn't even know how to hiss til she hiss at another cat after they hiss at her😂
I have to tell you, my cat lived 14 years, in Oakland, as a mostly outdoor cat- his choice. I moved and he was forced to become an indoor cat. He will be 20 in March.
Thanks for this great video!
At what age did you neuter him?
@@heba0913 If they are. anything like my sister who let's her cat outside, the cat came home one day neutered by the neighbour.
Now the neighbour and my sister argue over who the cat really belongs too.
@@belmum1689 this made me lol :)
@@belmum1689 Doesn't the cat have a chip? I kind of understand both sides here... The cat may have been sitting at the neighbors home all day while your sister thought she was outside.
I’ve had indoor cats for 45 happy, happy and healthy years. They have windows, toys, perches, hiding spots, comfy 🛌, clean water, and fresh food … always … and me to care for and play with them. 😻
Best life ever😻👍
That's very encouraging. I get guilt-tripped by my family for not wanting to let the cats outside. Although I understand the live-free-or-die philosophy, I worry about the kitties when they are out. So thanks for a positive review of indoor living!
@@saradavies5809 I have four cats indoor only. I have also been teased for it but last year in our area we had SO MANY cats and kittens go missing from people's homes, even cats in the backyard, fenced in went missing. There were so many reports it was heartbreaking 💔. You're wise not to let the teasing get to you, your cats safety is #1👍. No fights, no poison, no harm from predators both animal and human, no injuries, no disease, etc.... You get it👍😊👍😻😻😻❤️.
@@saradavies5809 when your family guilt trips you about live free die happy remind them about all the wild life and beautiful birds that outdoor cats kill. As well as out door cats go away on their own when they are sick and die alone. We had a cat who did this and we never found him. We were heart broken. Good work don’t listen to them👍🏻🇮🇪🇮🇪
@@StompMom5 And no one capturing the cat and selling it to a lab.
45 foot sailboat and my cat has free range and a dingy ride to the beach! She love playing with her dog(boxer) on the beach!
My beautiful adopted boy was hit by a car and left for dead 3 wks ago. He managed to get home to me and his bestie, my dog but he couldn't be saved. I've grown up with cats but the next one will be strictly house-based. I couldn't give a damn what others think. I'd far rather still have Col here and confined to the flat than as a pile of ash in the vet's crematorium 🐈⬛❤
I just got my 14 week old her first harness, and I’m so shocked at how quick she got used to it. So, I said f it I’ll try and see how she reacts to the outside. 10 min with the harness on, she’s outside, walking confidently and playing around!!!! She LOVES it, she’s such a natural. It took my Mika mooch a week before we were able to take her outside!
My sphynx loves walking around in the yard with his leash and harness. Stalking the big black ants is a fave. My husband is going to build me a catio.
My cat has been more inside, even though my friend found him outside and he adopted me, she was taking care of some cats in her area. Now living near freeway, so put harness on him and he took to it well quickly. He gets to go out get some sun, smells everything, after 10-15 minutes he wants go back inside.
My 6 months lets me put a harness on him after a bit of struggle, but as soon as i bring him outside the door he is just paralyzed by fear and refuses to move, flattening himself on the ground.
Haha when I put harness on our cat she started running around the house in panic and then settled indignant, refusing to move. I gave it back. Harness, not the cat.
Where I live we have coyotes, bobcats, stray dogs, wild hogs, cars, FIV and other diseases, very hot temps, and stray cats. All reasons to keep your cat inside. And a catio is a wonderful thing!
I don't know if you read comments, Mr. Galaxy, but if you do.. THANK YOU!!!! I am a first time cat owner, I never intended to have a cat, but a stray moved in with me and decided I was his person so here I am. You have been such a godsend, I was so clueless and it seems like you have a video for everything and it's helped me bond more with my new cat and it's all thanks to you!! I have subscribed and look forward to your videos all the time
He doesn’t apparently
have two indoor cats and they love being indoors they are always happy to be around us our male is at his happiest on the back of our sofa, our female is at her happiest lying on any of us she showers us with affection. they are both content they play with us and each other.
I cannot express enough how much easier it was to adopt a bonded pair of kitties. They got to know me and already felt comfortable with each other. This is the third time adopting a pair, but 40 years ago we didn't have people like Jackson giving me the insight I get today.
We took a pair of brothers and they were inseperable - but one day, one of them caught a virus and it crashed his liver. Sometimes his brother still goes looking for him, miaowing loudly.
I'm in the UK. Outdoor cats are more likely to contract FIV from cat fights...doesn't matter where in the world you live. If you really want to let your cat outdoors, why not cat proof your garden.
Jackson please do a video on FIV+ cats! 🖤
My Emmy has been an inside/outdoor cat for 18 years. She's a happy old girl now, and still really healthy. Doesn't roam as much, but loves to sun in the front garden. Of course, with winter coming, so she'll be indoors more. Here's hoping she's with us for years to come!
I just really want to thank you for promoting cats being indoors. When I was a kid we had an outdoor cat and even after came home with a death threat note my parents still kept him outdoors. He then got poisoned by a cat hater in the neighborhood and died. Now as an adult I'm looking for a kitten myself and I'll definitely keep him or her indoors. Save your cats people 😭
I'm in the UK and my cat lives in my one bedroom apartment and she's very happy. She previously lived on the streets
Good for both of you!! So glad you are happy together!!!❤
My cat seemed interested in going outside but she's strictly indoor. We tried harness training her for a while but it didn't work out so we've put a hold on it. Instead we got her a stroller to take her outside and she loves it! She was scared the first time but now she gets excited to jump in the stroller.
Yeah, the harness walking, didn't work so much because she just sat outside, so i also got a pet stroller, and now my two cats are happy to go on walks on it. I still put the harness to secure them to the stroller, so i can keep it open which they like more.
Hi, tell me, is this a" special stroller" for cats or a regular baby stroller? because I'd be very interested in getting one for my cats and can you put only one cat in at a time or is there room for maybe two?
please respond back because I would really like to get one and thank you very much!! 🐈🐈💕
@@barbmanley3114 i personally have a pet stroller, is like a pet carrier but with wheels , often shaped similar like a baby stroller, with the difference that the area where the pet goes can be fully closed like a carrier and it has something to strap the pet arness to the stroller so it can't jump out of it. They sell them in pet stores but you can find also pretty decent ones and less expensive in aliexpress. I got mine in aliexpress and is pretty good.
@@barbmanley3114 also, depends on the size, but in mine i fit my two cats and there is enough room for them and maybe another XD
Harness training was one of the best things I ever did. When we moved 2 Ecuador, my cat had 2 be on a harness for HOURS in the airport and on the plane. It was a lifesaver for the both of us. It protected me from having 2 chase a loose cat thru an airport. 4 of them in fact !!. And it gave her the freedom of getting exercise on layovers. And sitting next 2 me in her own seat on 2 of the planes.
My Sadie is a total snuggle-bug so one of the things we’ve been doing lately is curling up and watching your videos! She also gets really interested when I’m doing my workouts, so it’s unintentionally turned into quality time too - like, doing push-ups and giving her kisses or squatting to scratch her belly.
UK here - Growing up we always had indoor/outdoor cats and I just accepted this as being the norm. I always heard of other people's cats meeting unfortunate fates outside but since it never happened to mine, I put it down to bad luck, and my family continued to let ours out every day.
Then we lost our beloved gentleman to a car and I was heartbroken. My entire view changed. While my family still let our remaining cats out, and I don't judge anyone who does so, I decided that as soon as I had left home and got my own pets, they'd remain inside. It's been met with some derision but I know my babies are safe, and that's all that matters. I can't imagine losing either of them
I'm always going to keep my cat indoors personally, because even though I rescued him and I haven't known him since he was a kitten, it's pretty obvious that he's used to being indoors. He's scared of most things that are outside. Also, we live in southern california in the desert, and there's a lot of coyotes outside that my cat would not be able to protect himself from. The indoor life is the obvious choice for my cat.
It’s ok keep your babies safe. I’m in the city and I’d never let my babies out because of coyotes, strays, and constant speeders.
I don't let my cat outside bc so many of my cats either got lost or died bc of being let outside, so he's an indoor cat but I let him outside on a harness supervised sometimes
If you have space, no way should they even be outside. If you don’t, take them on a leash if possible. I have 2 of them and they entertain each other, and neither will wear a leash either. They’re also too scared of going outside 😂
Shelter cats sadly are indoor cats, with a few exceptions. One thing that you will notice in shelter cats is whether they are close to window and listening to you (indoor), or close to window ready to jump out(outdoor). There are other differences, but this is the big one I noticed about cats. Note, this is without any prey animals or movement around.
Lol very similar got a rescue and she is indoor , only goes in the garden with me and that's it .
I have two indoor cats,my older one got out one winter morning and I didn't realize it and I left the house to go to the store for like an hour or two,when I got home I realized it and freaked out,went outside and started calling her name,it took about fifteen minutes but I found her in a storm drain across the street up a tiny hill,she was so cold and afraid and probably so happy I found her I don't think she'll ever run out again,I almost cried...😅
Routine for sure. My almost 20 year old stinker wasn’t locked into a routine until I was able to get him transitioned to wet, good quality food (on your advice!). He loves his puréed wet food so much that he keeps trying to push his feeding time earlier and earlier n the morning. If I’m not up by 5:45, he wails continuously until I get up to feed him. But I love him.
Working in the vet field, my cats will always be indoor only. I've seen too many that were hit by cars or attacked by something.
Hello, Jackson! I tried a harness on one of my cats yrs ago. I think it was the figure 8 one. It seemed secure on her, but she got outta it & ran back inside! I never tried to bring her outside again. She used to be feral, and she said hell no to the outdoors. She liked her new posh life inside too much. ❤️
Bet she was super scared of going back to her old life :(
@@jocelync.2034 Possibly. 😸
be with your cat:
my cat was sorta aloof regarding me for the first few months. I was kinda like well okay, this is her personality. Then I was suddenly gone for 11 days (hospital stay). When I returned home she came to the top of the stairs, and then greeted me halfway. She started sleeping with me in bed, greets me every day when I get home from work. And by sleeping with me, I mean within 10 seconds she has followed me to bed and trills as she hops up, purring loudly, and snuggles up. Even if I lay down on the couch, there she is. Sometimes she'll sleep on the blanket I have on my bed next to me that I got just for cats because it's so snuggly and soft.
We've been blessed with an old house that has huge beams and high ceilings! were building our kitten a huge cat wall super high amongst the beams so she literally has a playground at home!
Lost too many cats to Coyotes living in the Arizona Desert. We keep them in now. We adopted a stray a year ago he is sooo happy to be inside.
Coyotes are everywhere these days, even cities, thanks to the outward push of the suburbs into their territory.
@@SmallSpoonBrigade are coyotes present in az ? I was thinking of moving there but i keep hearing more n more things that seem like a negative to live in az
@@miti342 I'm nowhere near there, it's a national issue throughout much of the country.
@@SmallSpoonBrigade oh- I’m not sure if we have them in my state but that’s scary to think I wanted to move to az and there’s just wild coyotes? And the gov ain’t doing nun bt that ?
I love the routines I’ve set with my kitty. When he hears me wake up, he starts meowing and we have snuggle time. When we go down stairs, he goes straight to the door for patio time. And he waits at gumbos bowl every evening for his fresh water and dinner. Cats are such a blessing.
I watching this video cause we just saved a cat from the street and we want him to be happy and live a long life.. we never thought of having a cat. I'm actually a dog lover . But Neo!! that's my cat, just made change my mind about cats!! 🥰
We just sit outside with him. We have only two fenced sides to our property and sometimes he runs off, but he knows that when we catch him he loses outside privileges. When he stays within the boundaries, he gets to sit, explore, birdwatch, scratch some logs, hide in the ferns, hunt garden snakes, play with bugs, and eat plenty of grass. He comes in when we say it’s time and gets his favourite gravy catfood. Every time without fail along with lots of encouragement.
It took time and patience but he really enjoys himself without mischief and doesn’t like going outside alone. He wants us with him. He doesn’t run off anymore as long as we’re with him he’s happy. He taught us to slow down and just be zen.
When he’s inside for winter, we just give him a dozen rubber super balls and his fun is to go to the top of the stairs with one in his mouth and drop it all the way down the stairs. He loves the randomness and has learned to keep himself busy. He flings them all over the house and the basement stairs. Usually at midnight.
I put my cat on a harness and go for walks after 1-2 try’s I was surprised how he just started running around. People look at me weird like “you walking your cat”? -Yes Suzanne I’m WALKING MY CAT 😹😹
Mine was ok with the harness, but once outside she really didn't move much. Forward in time, my second cat, who is still a kitten, is growing to be a big cat, and they were too heavy together in the bagpack carrier. So i got a pet stroller. Now i use the harnesses to secure them to the stroller, so i can keep it open like a baby stroller and they enjoy going on walks and explore from there. And people also look at me between weirded out and thinking is cute because they are all like " oh, it's cats what you have there, i thought it was a baby !"
It helps me to realize that playing with the cats and spending time with them is not just a fun thing for ME to do, but it's something they need, something that's good for them. If it just felt like something fun for me, then if I'm feeling busy or tired I might just skip it. But realizing that it's part of maintaining their health makes me much less likely to ignore that very important task.
Love watching these 🥹 I watch them all day w my cat lmao. She's the sweetest little ball of light in my life. She keeps me sober because I know she relies on me. 6 months sober BECAUSE OF MY CAT.
Much love to you, Jackson. Thank you so much for being such an amazing cat advocate (catvocate? advocat? Jackson Galaxy humor, lol) I love all you do for us and our kitties. 🥰
i recently posted on a local page on facebook,warning one of my neighbours about letting there cat out and how it keeps coming to my house to try to get in/fight my indoor cat,i was harassed by a bunch of karens because i was on the side of keeping your cat inside because its safer and overall the cat will have a longer life,Jackson has taught me so much about being a better cat dad and i thank you for that!! you're the man jackson!!!
good for you being involved
That reminded me of my time when I still live in a Gated Community. Theres some Karen and a couple of stubborn old coot lived there that "own" outdoor cats. One day, many households put complain about problems related to cats over population. I also have cats, so I'm tried to be a good member of community and pitch in for solution. Im actually already suspicious that those Karen and Old Coots said nothing (it's obvious that the cats is theirs), while the Karen's husband basically said that they're fine with everything and will follow the community decision. Ended up on voting whether to let each household to deal with it by themselves or to force cat owners to put their cat indoors... ALL vote agree on cat being indoor.
A week after that, Old Coots refuse to keep cat indoor because "its how they always do", the security that tasked to catch any cat that run out is too cowardly to actually catch the cat, while the Karen's cat somehow went "missing" while they grumble about the Community decision being too authoritarian... shitheads dont even say anything in discussion yet expect us to respect them.
Just keep reminding to keep the cats indoor and, if it really bother you, try to get local animal lover community involved.
Good on you for being a great cat owner!!! SORRY you are getting poked by others but you know the right thing to do!! Proud you have!! ❤
I just wanted to say thanks. my elder cat seemed so unhappy for so long so i took your videos to heart, and after a few trips to the vet, she's so much happier and enjoying all the catification ive done for her
What litter do you use (still trying to find the right one for Leo)?
@@TheStar798 its called "worlds best cat liter" and its corn based, clumps really well and doesnt smell. its way softer than the pine pellets and my kitties love it
@@coahmain That's the one I have 😂 (green bag). Thank you so much for getting back to me though 💐
We have six...all strays... all indoor except one... he's in and out...we love living with cats 💜💜💜
Thank you so much Jackson for all that you do for us cat lovers. Very much appreciated indeed.
We're lucky enough to have a screened in porch so we give him daily opportunities to come out with us and places to hang out and check out our backyard with lots of wildlife, from squirrels to birds to the groundhog that lives under our shed. Dervish LOVES it out there. Definitely do your best to make a catio. And if you have one, give them perches and hidey holes where they can hang out while "outside."
Our cat Merlin (who came up on our porch and said "I live here now" when we were moving in) was so much happier when we got him a little sister (Isis). I do think he regretted the fact that she was a kitten once or twice when he was sleeping and Isis was awake and ready to play. They love each other so much.
Thank you! I just love these videos!! I have toys all over so when I’m in each room I throw the toys around and my cat runs for them. It brings me such joy!
The easiest one at the end “be with your cat” was a good reminder, thank you Jackson. I hate on myself sometimes because I get home from work and I’m tired and I don’t feel like playing
My favorite Jackson… in the entire Galaxy! 💕
Michael is looking down in approval.
I’m not even sure if I can trust anyone else🤷♂️
I had a feral I took in and she was miserable being indoors 24/7. She’s my only cat who had outdoor privileges. She lived to 17 and died of old age. She could get out of harnesses - and collars. She was a little Houdini.
We love these lil guys
I call one of my cats houdini as well due to same reason 😻
I have been loving your videos, Jackson! Thank you so much for sharing and not just saying read my book! I just bought a cat clicker and I have two sisters that don’t look anything alike that I got at seven years of age from a household that couldn’t keep them any longer. I got them two years ago and it was pretty obvious from the get-go that at least one of them had been seriously abused. She has made great progress coming out of her shell which is so heartwarming! There couldn’t be a better gift than to watch an animal that’s been abused, slowly start trusting again. They were both indoor cats supposedly. But there are a lot of feral cats in my community, so her sister kitty feels the need to protect our house. Ironically, though, they’re supposed to both have been spayed/neutered. And unfortunately, the scaredy cat, the one that was abused, the most, still hisses at her sister once in a while. They’re pretty competitive, or rather, she is competitive. Do you have any suggestions on how to alleviate the competition? I attempt to pet both of them at the same time, and play with both of them at the same time, but if you have any other ideas, I am all ears! Thank you so much for caring enough about these kitties and their owners 😻😻
I've done both over the years. The thing that convinced me it was better to keep them in was the prey they'd return as gifts when they'd be outside.
These days I don't have a kitty (yet) and live in a house next to a green belt that has a very vibrant ecosystem full of a variety of animals. I hung a bird feeder out in the yard (under tall trees) so I could observe the local bird population, and was quite surprised at all of the different types of birds that would come in for some food.
After about 2 weeks or so, I noticed the birds at times would completely abandon the feeder, and just as often I could hear the local squirrels making a fuss - a signal of sorts broadcasting danger. It was then I noticed a small orange cat pouncing from cover in its most glorious predatory attack, snagging an unsuspecting bird pecking assorted seeds on the ground. It was both stunning and heartbreaking at once, and left me wondering whether I should remove the feeder completely.
And my guilt was astounding for being so silly as not to anticipate the local felines might enjoy my little bird show!
At this point, very few birds will land near the feeder (but they absolutely land on it and empty it within a day or two), and the ones that do land on the ground will dart away at the move of a falling leaf!
I even went so far as to ask one neighbor if they would try harder to keep their cat in, but I got pretty much the "she's a cat, it's what they do" answer. And yes, it is.
I love having all the fauna around me, at my age it is simply the beauty of a lifetime, and I'm making up for lack of observation over my career by focusing on that beauty.
Anyway, against my very nature, I've taken to harassing any cat that enters my fenced yard, if I see them. I don't throw anything, but I will run at them with my arms above my head, which they will definitely flee from immediately.
My hope is to present myself to them as the last person they want to see, and the last place they want to be, and hope that will be discouraging enough in the long run.
One last mention: at 65 years old I've been without my little baby for about a year now, thanks to feline cancer (lymphoma), and I still grieve - not just her though, all of my kitties from the past. But I have this fear that if I take on the responsibility of letting a cat own me again, I may pass away, bereaving my little loves and leaving them to feel abandoned.
I'm truly almost to tears thinking of a friend that I am not letting myself have.
I have ALWAYS had indoor cats. MY BABIES watch birds, squirrels, mice from the wooded area on other side of the chain link fence on other side of walkway that is just next to my back porch. MY BABy is now a HAPPY & Healthy 20 year old companion to me..
I recently got a new kitten because I felt like my other cat was lonely by herself. I followed Jackson's instructions on how to introduce them and they are starting to become friends! All three of us have hung out on the sofa a few times. Recently, I was painting a wall and wouldn't let them into that room while I was doing so (or while the paint dried), I came out to them snuggling on the sofa. It's been the best decision. I feel like my family is whole now.
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Aww, that's so sweet!!!
We just got a new kitten for our 3 year old and it’s the best thing we’ve done! They are best friends!
Because I love your vids and you've been helping me with my kittens, my husband calls you my cat whisperer. He says that stating "what did the cat whisperer say?" You're the best!
There are so many dangers outside, i wouldn't want my kitty to experience.
I've been taking my cat Sadako for walks in her harness since she was a kitten, and she loves it. Goes out at least four times a day. But this had an unexpected benefit. My roomate's cat, Jade, has always been an indoor cat who was terrified of beyond the door. However, seeing Sada going out and enjoying herself has encouraged Jade to follow out on the porch. She won't wear a harness, and is freaked out by grass, but she will beg to be picked up and carried around the yard.
Try a "kitty cart". It is a stroller for pets.
@@thenorthernspinozist397 I totally agree with the pet stroller. I’ve got one for my dog and it’s amazing!
@@thenorthernspinozist397 Thanks, that's a great tip!
that’s so cute!
Many years ago, a university in the UK did research into how many birds were killed by cats, and the number was shocking. Better to have cats inside and let them play-kill their prey with you.
I like how he emphasized that going outside isn’t for all cats. We live in the country and one of our cats will not go outside, she just doesn’t want to and that’s cool. Our other cat goes out all day and comes back at night, and yes we worry about her sometimes but she isn’t happy being trapped inside. So I think it really is doing what’s right for each individual cat
My cat seems happy alone, do I need to worry about him not having a companion?
Cannot wait! Have just adopted an adorable and very energetic 19 month old panther. It has been more than couple of decades since I last had a youngster in the house and it is certainly an adventure.. His name is currently alternating between Bandit (= Smoky and the.. ) and You Little Shit.
I just recently adopted a feral non touchable female cat that turned out to be a scared tiny little 5 week old male kitten! His name alternates between Jensen, Heathen and you little shit! I think the last one is probably a very common name. Jensen is 8 months old now and I swear I don’t remember kittens being this rambunctious. Trouble waiting to happen. Hugs.
Lol
Cats need short names and it is important for them to know their names. So Bandit is perfect. Second option funny but really not nice and not a name. And b/c you seem nice I would vote for Bandit.
My Kit's nickname is "Doodle". He doesn't realize it's another name for poop.
Please don’t name cats derogatory names. Jackson did a “My Cat from Hell” once in which the cat’s name was Bastard. Jackson was NOT happy. (Lousy owner. Every viewer was surprised Jackson just didn’t pick up the cat and leave.)
My cat is harness trained and our whole little tiny house space is built around him having places to jump and climb. He has plenty of places to scratch. I open doors all the time and he's not dying to get out. He has plenty of opportunities.
I only have one litterbox, but it's a tiny house.
My wife and i just adopted a kitten , your videos helped me so much. Sending love from Australia ❤
I love your vibe, your dedication to education, and your love of cats! Thank you for guiding me through care of my furry kids, and thank you for helping me and my husband take on our toughest furry baby yet (an outdoor cat of 3 years now totally indoor).
When the weather is warmer, I’m going to let my kitties go out on my three season porch to get some fresh air. It’s screened in and reenforced for pets, so it’s perfect!
We took in a family members cat that needed a new home, but kept her away from the other cats, because one of our cats was coming to the end of her long life.
When she passed the dogs and the younger cat became very depressed. We waited a couple of weeks and opened the basement door. After two months or so, the young cat ventured downstairs and stayed there to visit the new cat. The younger cat has suddenly matured and seems happier and calmer. Having another cat for him, really made a difference. No more solo cats for us.
Thanks so much for all of this wonderful information, Jackson. We can always learn more and always be better cat parents and your videos are always a reminder of that. Thank you!
Had my Penny for 2 months now, so far your videos have reassured me that I’m doing the right things by her and that we’ve bonded very closely
"Feline sundials that they are...". So true, wise one. So true...
I adopted a bonded pair and it has been such a benefit to us. It's no more expensive or time consuming and the cats benefit greatly. They’re almost 7 years old now and they still curl up together and groom each other. It's beautiful
I love you Jackson … You are an amazing human being. Thank You for what you do for our furry friends. ♥️🙏♥️🙏
Yeah my baby is indoors and sometimes we go out to the front of the house but he is always supervised and he knows better than to leave the property. I do need to play a lot with my cat and that’s just what it takes to keep him alert and stimulated. ❤