Todd Said Something Rather Concerning - This Is Why I Taught Todd To Talk!
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- čas přidán 29. 07. 2024
- I just returned home from a 7-day business trip and one of the first things Todd tells me is Glamour’s back is not happy. I looked her over and her back does seem a little sensitive. She is not in distress but seems sore. I will get a vet appointment and get it checked out. Glamour is 15 years old and it may just be the effects of getting older. No matter what it is we will see what we can do so she is comfortable.
Todd is a 7-year-old neutered male cat at the time of this video. Todd and his dad have been learning to communicate with each other since May of 2022 with the help of recordable buttons. We aim to let Todd express himself and tell me his wants and needs. Currently, Todd has 53 words on his soundboard. This channel is dedicated to Todd learning to “talk”. If you would like to see more of Todd and his day-to-day life please visit his Facebook page.
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Chapters
0:00 Opening Credits
0:12 Glamour's Back Not Happy
4:30 Live Chat With Dad
4:39 End Credits
So, at the vet, dad says “I’m here because Todd said to look at Glamour’s back”
I have already had this conversation with them. Todd had some oral surgery, and he told me his mouth was hurting well after the time he should be healed. I took him to the vet, and he confirmed what tidd was saying and was impressed.
@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks That is so amazing. I've never thought about what the talking animals' vets are thinking about this communication.
My senior cat is 15, and I feel like this would have been a great tool had I known about it sooner. I’m sure I can teach him even now, I bet he’d have a lot to tell me
@@silverhoney6969 Billi was 12 when she started and made it to 70 words
@@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks Wow, that is one smart kitty.
Glamor doesn't use buttons, so Todd communicated for her. Shows he cares about his housemates. Hope Glamor is alright!
He does and I think she will be.
@@buckeyehockey1979 Todd is the "Glamour Whisperer"
A cat in another video did the same thing, which is interesting.
Russel communicates for his siblings too. He'll even asks for toys for his brother. He's house manager.
Proof they "talk" with each other!❤
I can imagine the phone call… “My cat told me that my other cat is in pain.” 🤔
Lol, we have had that conversation already. Todd had some oral surgery a while back, and we'll after he sold have been all healed up he told me his mouth hurt. The vet found the issue. When I went in, I told him Todd said his head hurts, and I think it's still his mouth. Then, I had to explain. He believed me right away, I was prepared to show him the video.
@@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks Wow, this is awesome. Thank you for sharing this with us. No wonder Todd thought of telling you about Glamour being in pain as well, seeing that you had heard and helped him with his prolonged mouth pain too.
Also, this makes me wonder if it was less scary for Todd going to the vet, with you being able to say to Todd that he is going for 'help' with 'ouch' in his 'head' / mouth? Did Todd understand that that was what the visit to the vet was about, when you took him there?
@@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalksjust like toddlers, animals can learn and understand words. Not complex sentences but words that sound right to sentences.
@@ffreshfields5211 He is not a fan of car rides as he knows that means a vet visit but I do think it helped him knowing we were going there for his ouch. I told him many times we were going and make his head ouch happy
I would respect that phone call if it was to me.
Todd ftw
You can see his little kitty brain just thinking about which button to push
Yes, I think the want happy was specific and on purpose. He knows ouch. I think the want happy was I want her to feel better.
@@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks serious question. How much training needs to happen to teach the buttons? My loki is a very smart boy and I've thought about it, but I'm worried he'd just hammer the food button lol. He's a hungry guy.
@@TheDopekitty maybe you don't need a food button, lol
@@TheDopekitty It depends and the cat and the concept. A favorite toy is going to be easier than Before. You have to be patient and model everything until the concept is understood. It is not recommended to give a food or treat button until they are well established if at all. It can slow or stop progress, especially with food-motivated cats and the board just becomes a treat dispenser. I have never used a treat or food to encourage Todd. His reward is a big Good boy! You are right, you got it! When he gets it right he is excited and happy. He loves to learn and getting new words is his favorite thing.
What I find fascinating is that if he's *selecting* a button, he is READING words!
Todd is an empath cat. "want happy" is a very inventive way of saying "ouch". Todd is a cat-bard.
I took it more as a I hope she feels better.
@@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks I took it that way as well as I seem to remember that he used "happy" to describe when he felt better when he had been experiencing pain not that long ago.
@@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks Yes, he may have meant "I want Glamour to be happy."
William Todd-speare 😉
@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks well but there's the old meaning of "in want of being happy" for "not happy". This is such a deep communication.
You: something is wrong with my cats back
Vet: what symptoms is she showing
You: none
Vet: so why do you think there’s a problem?
You: my other cat told me so
Lol
😂
😂😂
Cat just hitting buttons, n yal fall for it like the cats brilliant
@Eric-bk9uj Came to say this. With enough positive reinforcement it would do anything.
He could have picked ouch, but he chose want happy instead. It indicates that he understands words associated with different contexts, like pain vs irritation etc. Above all, it tells us about his attentive and gentle personality ❤🐱animals are amazing!
I agree, but I took it more of a she is uncomfortable, and I want her to feel better.
It voiod be that he is expressing that Glamour’s back is just sensitive and uncomfortable, not actually causing pain . That would be an amazing distinction being able to distinguish and verbalize the difference between discomfort ( not happy) and actual pain. He did have the choice of a button to,express pain, right? But didn’t use it.
@@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks Is there an update on this now?
Thank you for checking up on Glamour. Here are the update videos
Update #1 czcams.com/video/40Td18Jy1wA/video.html
Update #2 czcams.com/video/1VT7cJLatVE/video.html
Update #3 czcams.com/video/A_6OB9sl6fw/video.html.
@oliviastar3812
Awwww.. Todd is saying he want's Glamour's back to be happy. He knows she has an ouch and is asking Dad to fix it- because Dad's can fix everything! What a sweetie Todd is. Lot's of love to the whole family- particularly Glamour to feel better soon!
Thank you 😊
Sweetie Todd 😋 good one🌷🌱
Hope all &everyone are doing Well
🐝😸
Shows that they do communicate with each other and altruism is observed in other animals.
Agreed
There have actually been official studies done on various species(birds are the first that come to mind) that show altruism with birds who had access to food making sure those who could not reach it stayed fed. They do better than people! Also teaching and communication is very common in the animal world. For example they now know that dolphins speak different dialects based on their pod and home location. Sometimes they even have get togethers with multiple pods all speaking different dialects, but still seem to understand each other and communicate just fine.
@@kohlfrogas far as the cats go how do they actually communicate
@soltantio mainly body language. Thy mew when nessessary with other cats.
They learned that humans react more to thier mews than with body language, so they mew at us more.
@@soltantio On top of what the other commenter said, there are certain things that don't need verbal communication. For example, we as humans know how a healthy, able-bodied human walks. If we see someone limping, we can know that they are either injured or disabled in some way even without exchanging a word or even making eye contact. Cats can see among other cats if they aren't putting as much weight on a certain limb, over- or under-grooming a certain area, or if they aren't moving normally, which typically indicates an injury.
Linguist, interspecies ambassador, inventor, and now empath. Todd is a superior being for sure. ❤ Edit: Oh, and doctor too!
Thank you
If they grow thumbs, we're obsolete...
@@thhseeking You’ve seen those cats with extra toes, right? The evolutionary raw material is there…I think we should be VERY worried 😂!
@@JMA864 Yes, I've seen them...and I AM very worried. So I feed my local strays. Can't hurt to make friends 😹
My cat has the usual amount of toes but when he olds something he definitely bends his paw around the item like he is grabbing it. The 'thumb' he uses just like we would. It certainly makes me think!
Glamor does not use the board to talk, so Todd talked for her, hope she is ok, nothing worse then
a cat with discomfort and not being able to tell you! great job Todd, please pet Todd for me.
Thank you and I will! 😊
Todd is not only extremely intelligent, he is also very empathetic. It is always fascinating to see what goes on in his head.
Me too. He amazes me daily
Todd is so smart it's scary. And how thoughtful of him to tell you about Glamour when she can't tell you herself.
I give one of my cats Cosequin for arthritis.
He is a very smart and thoughtful boy.
That's one intelligent and empathetic cat. Good boy
Thank you
I swore I’d stop subscribing to channels. My algorithm is fried. Seriously it’s bi-polar because my subs are all over the place. Damn it Todd. You made me fall off the wagon with your cuteness.
I'm glad you are here and you fell into some of the softest fur around 😊
Don't feel bad, he got me too😂
What a good boy, he couldn’t wait to tell you, hope Glamour is ok🤞
Me too, thank you.
That’s such a beautiful thing, by giving Todd the gift of human language, he has already made them more than worthwhile just to find out that glamour’s back is sore. Usually we don’t find out until our animals can’t hide the pain or illness any more. Todd definitely earned those treats.
I agree. Todd was amazing. He has told me when he hurt on the past but never someone else.
Honestly, if people put down their phones long enough to observe their pets, they would know. I know all 5 of our dogs so well, that a single minimal change, I will notice. It usually doesn't equal pain, thank goodness, but tells me they are trying to tell me something, so I put devices down and pay attention to my pets!
But I am also GenX so I know how to survive without my phone.
@@lilythebassetpuppy Agree with you, though it's being said that about cats it's harder to see. Since I have had both cats and dogs, it may be easier with dogs, but when paying attention to a cat, one does learn to understand their individual quirks and see if sth is not ok. What exactly is not ok, may be hidden from us, but cats too are definitely not themselves if in pain etc. Stupid thing that the vet didn't believe me when I thought our senior had possible cancer or kidney issues, and then 2 months later she had to be put down for cancer. 😢 And yes, she was playful etc until her very last days, but other things told me long before that she is not ok. Then again, I don't think that she would have wanted treatment and it might not have prolonged her life so much - and her life quality should be most important, more than the longevity...I do hope and think that her life was mostly happy, but wonder what she would have told me if I would have had such buttons for her...she was such a clever girl, and very much a nurse cat to the whole family. Miss her.
When he gave you the kitty hug (leg rub) it was like he was so glad you understood
@@lilythebassetpuppyI've had both dogs and cats, sick and healthy. They're different. Vets say it's harder to tell when a cat is sick or in pain because their instincts tell them to hide their pain and discomfort for as long as they can. That limit is going to be different for each cat, of course, so some will show it sooner than others. It's not just a matter of staying off your phone and monitoring your cat. Sometimes, you can pay attention to your cat all the time and not even own your phone, but the symptoms your cat shows are so few or non-existent, you don't know the problem. Sometimes, even vets miss what's wrong with the cat.
I'm so impressed with the way that Todd thinks very carefully about how he wants to communicate what he wants to say. We can literally see him sitting there and thinking about how to tell you what's wrong with Glamour. With only a very limited number of words at his disposal, it's so interesting to see how he puts them together to say something that he doesn't have a button for. It's also interesting to see that he used the buttons to tell you something about another cat, and not himself. I wonder if he'll do this again.
You're so lucky to have this special relationship with Todd.❤❤
Thank you, and I am blessed by our bond we have. He amazes me daily.
I interpreted that as “your back! That’s glamorous! Until I realized you had a cat called glamorous
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but i also thought he meant "you are back", and want happy sort of of would be me grabbing and kissing and petting him if i hadn't seen him in a while, but seeing how he just said and did keep sitting still, i guess it was good they took him to the vet
This is the absolutely perfect video to show anyone who still does not believe in buttons.
I hope Glamour feels better soon. Todd is always mindful of her, so it makes sense he’d bring it up. It’s interesting that he thought it was important enough to mention it right away instead of asking about getting some cuddles or if he can play, then bringing up his concerns about her.
In the relatively short time I’ve been watching, he’s tackled bigger and bigger concepts as he teaches himself (and you) to combine words & phrases.
He’s such a good boy. 💜
I hope y’all have a great holiday & that the vet visit is uneventful because she’s feeling better. 🎇🎆
Thank you so much 😊
Great observations. Todd is very special.
That’s Doctor Todd, thank you very much.
😊
Do you think he could be used as a translator at a vet when a cat is feeling bad but they can't find anything definitely wrong
@@Angelica-cp2zw 0.0 BEGINNING DOCTOR KITTY TRAINING NOW.
@@Angelica-cp2zw I try never taking him out anywhere unless it is needed. He has a chronic immune system issue and stress or illness can be very bad for him. I try not to expose him to either
Todd is such a great little guy, imagine if he is able to alert you early enough to issues that you may not find out till later when it is a bigger issue.it is amazing what they know and we do not realize they are aware of. I hope all the kitties have a nice calm night and not get too scared of fireworks.
Thank you. This is why I wanted Todd to learn to talk. Todd has a chronic condition where he can get very sick very fast, and I want him to be able to tell me before he shows signs.
Aww, "want happy" shows that Todd is very empathic and wishes her all the best, that's so sweet.
He must have observed her attentively and is concerned. I hope Glamour feels better soon.
I thought it was an interesting choice as well. He didn't say ouch, which he knows, it was more I want her to feel better.
I thought he meant Glamour had scratched his back…. But he is so smart, by not using want happy rather than ouch he showed that his feelings were for her. Beautiful soul ❤❤❤ well done Dad for raising such a sweet boy 🎉
Yes that is the way I took it as well. More of a I want her to feel better.
This is the first time I have seen Todd. He is an impressive little guy. 🥰
Thank you
Yes I think this is one of the main reasons people need to help with communication boards for the animals that live with them.. very impressive
Thank you 😊
I do believe cats talk to eachother psychically. I hope Glamour is ok. So amazing that Todd can speak for himself and others. ❤
I agree
All animals do, including between species. They don't misunderstand each other, they know full well what the other is communicating.
I definitely believe too that cats use body language to talk with each other, so he must have seen from Glamours body language that she has some pain.
Yes, the scientist Rupert Sheldrake writes about this.
@@teijaflink2226 I think its more than body language... the other button talking cat Russell from "catmanjohn" channel tells his mom when his cat siblings want certain toys to play with, or certain foods they want to eat (like wet or dry food)... which would take more than body language to know.
Todd has an amazing understanding. We know animals are on things before we are but he knew how to say it to get you to take action.
Thank you so much
I'm so glad Todd could communicate his concern to you. I hope that there is nothing seriously wrong with Glamour.
I think she is, but I would rather be safe.
I hope Glamour is alright. Todd is so empathetic. It is truly amazing to witness him communicate like this.
Thank you, it is.
My first instinct was that he was saying you’re back cool now glamour will be happy
That is certainly a possible meaning for the buttons he pushed but not in this case. The reason I went to an issue with Glamour’s back is the look on Todd’s face and body posture. Todd communicates with me very well without his buttons. I could tell he was very concerned about something. I had also just returned from a 7-day business trip, while my wife was here Glamour and Todd are bonded to me so they do not interact with her the same way they do with me. I examined Glamour and she did seem like she was uncomfortable and her back seemed sensitive when I felt it. I took her to the vet and the exam and x-rays confirmed an issue with her back. If you are interested in what the vet said here are the update videos.
Glamour Health Update 1: czcams.com/video/40Td18Jy1wA/video.html
Glamour Health Update 2: czcams.com/video/1VT7cJLatVE/video.html
@@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks very cool. I’ve been teaching my dog to use buttons but she’s like a broken record lol might be time to teach my cat now 😊
@@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks that's amazing. Huh. I wouldn't have expected that from most cats.
I like the ones that act just like dogs and never bit or scratched anyone. (Got a very nasty infection from a cat I tried to be nice to looking at houses...bit me)
That look on his face and the ears while he is looking for the right word… wow!
Todd is very particular about the words he chooses. He really thinks what he wants to say.
Animals can communicate telepathically, I belive. Glamour told Todd and Todd relayed the message. How awesome is that? Todd is such a sweet and caring kitty. Todd also said "want happy" as opposed to "ouch". Very profound. 😎😁 I hope Glamour will be ok. ❤
I noticed that, too. I thought it was an "I want her to feel better."
@@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks You know your kitty, best! 😎
And people say our animals don't understand us. They obviously do, we just need to learn to listen and these boards are incredible. Todd is one handsome and lovely boy.
Thank you
Aww it is so cute he is concerned about glamour
He is a very sweet boy
Maybe she told Todd that she was hurting
Wow! Just so wonderful for Todd to tell you that Glamour wasn´t feeling well and beeing in pain. Now that is COMMUNICATION between species !!!!
Ageed!
How does Todd manage to fit such a big heart into that tiny little furry chest of his?
He is amazing, I love that furry man.
@@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks He's the bestest boy!
Aw, Todd is displaying how empathic and altruistic cats are when it comes to their family. I hope Glamour's back is happy soon. Happy 4th of July!
Thank you, the same to you and yours
Awww Todd deserves extra treat for that one and mebe thats why Glamur is bit grouchy if she has athritis it could explaine it hope it goes well for her at the vet
Yes, he got two treats. It is hard to tell with Glamour because she has been grouchy her entire life.
@@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks That's funny. Lol. I have two dogs. One likes to go to the library to see all the kids. She'd go to the bar, but I don't think there's one right here. One only needs two buttons: Susan and Food.
It would be GIVE SUSAN FOOD 75 times a day. Labradors. Hair and food. Usually very living dogs, and smart af if food might be involved.
EXTREMELY food oriented.
That's amazing! What a wonderful boy he is.
I think so too!
My algorithm never disappoints
This cat is more intelligent than most people!!
It truly is amazing what cats know and haven’t been able to express it since now! They do know bits of our language like how a two year old would know!
Agreed, and they are much smarter than people give them credit for
I feel like this could be kind of a historical event. It's just so amazing. It shows that not only can Todd communicate, but also that he's capable of talking about the needs of another cat, and about something that is really important and should be addressed. I just feel like that this whole interaction requires a pretty high level of brain development. I know other things have been noticed, like he plans his day ahead of time, likes to make appointments for certain events, can tell what time of day it is, and invents new toys. And he has shown empathy for Glamour and Paulie before. And I know that cats are very empathetic. But it still seems so amazing because Glamour really was hurt, and he alerted you about that immediately.
I agree. I have felt this way ever since he started combining words together in ways I did not teach him to express ideas I had not taught him. It showed he not only truly understands with word or concept he is pressing but his own feelings/wants and their meanings. My go to example is before he had or learned Mad and he only had happy when something happened he did not like he started saying Happy No
Our animal friends communicate so much to each other and know so much more than we realize! Thank goodness Todd was able to tell you about Glamour's back!
I agree, it may have taken a few days to notice. I check on my babies everyday but Glamour is spicy to say the least and uncomfortable Glamour is not much different from normal Glamour.
Using words in a new way or to express a new thought process, is the hallmark of language. This is a step beyond that often thought to only be the purview of humans or high intelligence (like dolphins)….clearly Todd shows empathy is not just human and communication seeking cooperation is not either. Nothing short of astounding. Wow 😮
Thank you 😊
curious how the vet will react when you tell them your other cat said her back hurts
I have taken Todd there when he told me his head (mouth) hurt after he had some oral surgery and should have been heald and pain-free. The vet found the issue. He was impressed that Told was able to tell me.
Please keep us posted 🙏🐈
Will do, thank you.
As usual with Todd, there is not one amazing thing in his communication...but several
1) Glamour bit him in the back-and he is not taking revenge by not telling, but tells dad about her discomfort. +100 for character.
2) How does he know? He must watch her and determine from her behavior the discomfort. +100 for observation, +1000 for having a model of another cats inner state.
3) He finds a way to communicate that sth. is wrong with Glamour. +100 for innovative use of Button
4) impeccable character and smarts. +1 000 000 000 for that ;-)
Thank you, he is a special boy
There is a bona fide animal researcher in the field called etiology, by the name of Rupert Sheldrake. He has written that he thinks animals can communicate telepathically amongst themselves. He's worth a read if you're interested. Just like humans, they are not opaque to each other, they talk, in their way.
@@victoriabaker4400 oh, I've no doubt they communicate...30 years of them all day long.
What a sweetheart. ❤ Todd is taking care of his family and keeping his eye on everything 💞
He is a loving and caring boy
Just discovered your and Todd’s channel this afternoon and wish I had come across you guys a long time ago! Todd is nothing short of amazing, a tiny genius in a gorgeous little feline body! I am just bowled over by the fact that he wasted no time letting you know about Glamour’s back issue. Incredible that he chose “want happy” to express how he wants Glamour’s back to feel good and “happy” again.
So sweet! So glad I found your channel! I have been binging a bit. Hope you all had a great holiday!
Thank you, and I'm glad you are here! Welcome!
This is very special. The fact that he told you that Glamour was having back problems is amazing. Cats are very empathetic and do care. This really makes me want to get a set of these items for Neffy so that he can have a good communication tool too. He is already very communicative, but this might help take it up a notch. Thank you very much for sharing, friend. Wishing you and Todd a lovely day today!
Thank you. If you do try it with your baby and ha e any questions feel free to ask, I'll help if I can.
Todd is such a sweet soul! He deserves and got the best Dad ever! ❤
Aww, thank you!
Awww…he sure loves his Glamour!
He really does.
Good boy, Todd! How incredibly intelligent and compassionate he his.
He really is 😊
I bet your wife (and the vet) still thinks it's wild when you tell her things like "Todd told me that Glamour's back hurts" because even though we watch all of these videos (and the vet has confirmed previous times Todd said something hurt) i am still super impressed each time something so awesome happens! ❤
He amazes me daily and I live with him. Lol
Well I'm flabbergasted. He's keeping his eyes open while you're away - incredible! At first I thought he was saying that you were back, but he doesn't use that word except for the body part, does he?
He's your deputy.
I ha e not noticed him use it for anything else, but I would not be surprised. I believe he uses his No button for no and know.
@@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks wow
@@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks and since you had just returned from a trip, "back" might have been in that context, but you waited and asked for more. I remember a while back you saying you were learning to slow down your responses to let Todd lead more. I'm really fascinated that this was the first thing he said to you. It must have been weighing on his mind.
What a good boy Todd is! Being in my early 60s, I want my back happy too, which it isn't, a lot of the time, so I can empathize with Glamour.
Thank you. I hope you find some relief for your back ouch
Maybe try a chiropractor? I've had one many years. Helps, even w scoliosis. Massage therapy, too.
@@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823 Thanks. One of my brothers suggested a chiropractor too.
Always good to teach them their body parts and the term ouch. It was the first significant turning point of official communication with the FluentPet buttons when Bunny the Talking Dog said when she had a foxtail seed embedded in her paw which can turn very bad for dogs.
I remember that
That was truly stunning.
Awww. That is so sweet of Todd to be concerned about Glamor. Some cats are so empathetic! I love that.
Thank you
What a wonderful little brother! If we all had such wonderful siblings.❤
❤️
He astounds me every time! He is so smart, sweet, and caring! ❤ Hes a very special cat!
Thank you, I think so, too. 😊
Wauw, that he can communicate this, stays unbelievable! I hope Glamour can be helped quickly❤😊
The is not in distress so we don't need the emergency vet, it is a holiday today in the US so I will call in the morning.
@@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks - Since you were gone 7days, Glamour may be feeling better now. But it was concerning enough for Todd to tell you first thing. Definitely worth checking into it. Todd is amazing🥰
😢It’s like he’s informing but also sharing because that’s stressful and dad was away. ❤
Yes it was
Todd the spokescat for the win!
"Do you think Glamour's Back ouch?"
Todd rubs against his human as a reward for being so smart and getting it on the first try.
Hope Glamour is well. Might be worth considering some hot discs for her to lay on. These soothe muscles for cats in poor health. My vet stocks them.
I still have heating pads from a previous senior cat who lived to be 20.
Thanks for the laugh "Todd rubs against his human as a reward . . ." Worded purrrfectly.
I thought the same thing about Todd's affectionate rub. 😀
You raise an important point. It seems to me that when trying to increase communication with our companion animals by teaching them to use *our* language, we also need to be observant of and open to *their* natural means of communication. Our pets are communicating with us all the time and often we probably aren't catching the full context of what they are trying to tell us, although anyone who loves a pet knows that after awhile you both get to understand each other pretty well. Thus, if Todd's sentence using the buttons is important, so are the other cues he would naturally use to get his meaning across. It's tempting to want him to use buttons to confirm his Dad got it right, but maybe he doesn't think that's necessary if his affectionate caress was his reply. Not trying to lay down absolutes here, just speculating about the "mixed media" cats (and dogs) might choose to use to communicate.
@@mountainkimmie Oh, I agree with you.
With cats, it's also worth keeping in mind that they're the only animals to have domesticated themselves. So cats in particular are likely to engage in training us.
Todd is a very empathic boy. Sending Glamour healing energy. Please give Todd a belly rub for me. May the vet visit reveal nothing serious and Glamour is back to her usual self soon.
Thank you and I hope so
PSA for all pet owners - please make sure you have a will and that your pets are included in it. If anything were to happen to you, you'll want to make sure they will still be safe and loved.
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I spent like 900.00 to make sure that happens. I don't have kids, so nobody will gaf. They'll go to my cousin.
❤you'll be surprised how smart fur babies are. Ppl who lives with their pets indoor with them will learn this blessing. Todd deserves a treat for sure! Lol
Thank you
I just lost my 19yo childhood dog, I couldn’t imagine what it would feel like losing her I’d talked to her like this all her life.
Oh, I am so sorry for your loss. They are truly family. I'm glad you are here.
Wow. Todd is really something special.
Thank you, I think so too.
What a smart, aware and empathetic cat.😊
He really is.
This is beautiful 😢❤
And note to other cat owners: if our cat's behaviour changes, even a little, observe your cat. They cannot tell us, they can only show us and we might not get it. My cat pissed my bed, i checked his litter business - all good, looked at him closely and i found his gums were very red, poor thing was had some teeth pain, vet called asap😔 now it's all good😊
This is the main reason I want Todd to be able to tell me when he is not feeling well or hurting.
I thought Todd was going to tell on Glamour for jumping on his back or something. Good boy Todd! Let us know how it turns out! Might just be sore arthritis 🤞.
I am hoping it is something simple. I will update you all
what a blessing that Todd is able to communicate to you when one of your companions isn't feeling well
He truly is. He is a special boy
I love Todd! ❤ he has a deep, compassionate soul. He cares about Glamour and asked for help.
He is a sweet boy
Happy 4th of July to Everyone❤🎆❤ I hope Glamour is ok and that the fireworks does not upset and of your beautiful kitties.
Thank you
Good luck to Glamour! Well done, TODD!
Thank you 😊
What a sweet and caring boy❤️❤️❤️
He truly is.
I belive animals absolutely communicate to each other! Todd is a great boy for helping Glamour ❤ so sweet!
He is a good boy
Animals are amazing! My dog taught herself to say “ I love you” then “uh uh” when she doesn’t get what she wants! So sassy!
We had a Vizsla that you asked questions of and she'd say Woo-woo! When you hit on what she wants.
Lucky, there isn't much.
Also sang the woo-woos in the Stone's Sympathy for the Devil song.
Please keep us posted on Glamour’s vet visit. I hope it’s nothing serious.
Me too, there doesn't appear to be, or I would have taken her to the emergency vet.
Our Kitty is 16.4 years old. Earlier this year, her x ray showed bone on bone in the last part of her back, poor thing, so since, then she receives Solensia shot once a month, she enjoys her play time so much more. Todd is a good boy!
I'm glad it is helping your kitty. I will update this afternoon on what the vet says.
What a sweet brother!
My 15 year old has severe arthritis. He's doing very well with a monthly Solensia injection and daily steroids! It has made a HUGE improvement. He went from not being able to walk right to running and playing again.
I got my cats buttons. They have two so far. Their brother was able to answer yes and no questions before we got the buttons. Sadly, he got an aggressive and terminal cancer. He was able to plan his end of life care and make the important decisions that were right for him. He told us when he was ready and that he wanted it to be done at home, not the vet's office. That experience made me feel very motivated to give all of my babies the same level of autonomy. My goal is to add enough buttons for them to communicate basic needs, pain, yes, and no. So far, all three of my kitties will use their buttons!
I'm so sorry for you loss. That is why I wanted to have them use buttons, so they can tell me if they don't feel well. That is amazing all three use them!
Todd is a handsome kitty. God bless Todd and Glamour and their Dad. 😊
You are so kind
This is so sweet and so mind blowing. He’s just chilling, minding his business. And it’s like he suddenly remembers, “Oh yeah, Dad? Glamour said her back hurts. Wanna check that out?”
It was amazing and it was the first thing he said to me when I got back. Usually it's all want cuddles, brushes, and pets
Amazing.
Thanks!
If I came BACK after a long time, and my cat said "back", I'd be touched and leave it at that. If he added "want" and "happy", I'd probably understand it as "I've been wanting you to come back, so now I'm happy". There are always more than one possible interpretation with these button things. But good on you for having Glamour checked.
Thank you. Todd and I have a very special bond and we communicate very well without the buttons. I could tell he was concerned or upset about something and this was not a glad you're back. He will also tell me when I get it right if he thinks I might not understand. You will see him raise his tail after I repeat something or in this case give me the leg rub saying you got it!
Also if you did not see the update videos on Glamour after the vet visit and are interested here they are. Todd was right.
Update #1 czcams.com/video/40Td18Jy1wA/video.html
Update #2 czcams.com/video/1VT7cJLatVE/video.html
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My boy is 14 and his back is where his arthritis was first noticeable, he was sensitive when she prodded it gently during an exam. My vet is amazing and knows to check this in older cats. Todd is so perceptive to notice this and mention it to you. I think he knew it wasn’t quite an ‘ouch’, but that Glamour wasn’t comfortable - he’s such a sweet boy!
His is the best, I love that boy so much
I'm so happy that Todd knows he can tell you something is wrong and you check it out. We wouldn't know unless Todd said something.
It may have taken a while. Glamour uncomfortable it not much different from normal Glamour. Since she has never wanted to be touched much and never held it, it makes it hard.
Oh my gosh! I wonder if she told him about it or if he noticed..? Either way, he knew to tell Dad.
Yes, he is a very sweet and caring boy
I interpreted that as Todd and Glamour are happy YOU are back.
It is possible but I don't think so. I have taught back as a body part. The look on his face was concern, and Glamour appears to be uncomfortable. Her back is sensitive to the touch. O would rather be safe than sorry
Ah. I understand.
Todd is such a good boy. He's worried about Glamour. ❤️
He really is
How absolutely SWEET is that?!
It is so sweet 😊
What a good, smart, boy you are Todd! ❤
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Todd is a gem.
So amazing like he’s worried.
He adores Glamour, I think he cares a lot
I like how he rubbed against your leg after you got his message correctly. Todd gets treats, dad got rubs. Both are good boys! 😅❤
Yes, we have always had great communication, even before the buttons.
How neat!! He knows his house mat back is hurting. It shows he cares about her it was the first thing he said to you. Animals are much more intelligent than we give them credit for! I really enjoyed this video!!
Thank you 😊
Oh, that's so sweet, Todd is very caring.❤
He really is 😊
This is amazing. Todd is so observant and caring.
Thank you