20 Common Mistakes Cat Owners Make
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- In this video, we'll talk about 20 common mistakes cat owners make.
Washing their water bowl.
A cat's sense of smell is 14 times better than that of humans.
If you wash their water or food bowl, make sure not to use scented dishwashing liquids. Cats hate strong odors and these scents can discourage your pet from drinking water from their bowl.
Toxic houseplants
Some plants are toxic to cats.
Cats may ingest toxic plant substances while they lick themselves because there can be pollen or seeds stuck in their fur. Among the most toxic plants are daffodils, English Ivy, azaleas, Calla lilies, aloe, begonias, and ficus.
Giving bones to them
Cooked bones are a serious danger to felines because they can splinter and get stuck in a cat's throat or stomach
Essential oils and diffusers
Essential oils can be toxic to cats whether ingested orally, applied to the skin, or simply inhaled. It’s because cats lack the enzymes that are needed to metabolize essential oils properly.
Ingredients matter
Improper feeding can lead to obesity, malnutrition and many health issues. Always monitor the calories in your chosen pet food and adhere to the suggested serving sizes. According to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, over 50% of dogs and cats in the US are obese or overweight.
Litter Box Mistakes
As the rule of thumb, it’s best to have at least 1.5 litter boxes per cat. So, if you have one cat, you need two litter boxes; two cats, three litter boxes. it is important to invest in a good, fragrance-free cat litter box and place it in a quiet room that’s free of frequent activity. If your cat is litter trained but urinates on the floor, it’s usually either a sign of urinary tract infections, or a dirty litter box.
Sudden change of diet.
Sudden changes in a cat’s diet may result in vomiting, diarrhea, reduced appetite and a sick feline. Your cat should be transitioned slowly from one food to another. Plan on taking at least a week to transition your kitty from one food to another.
Not training them
Just like dogs, cats can be trained. Training your cat will improve your life and theirs, and enhance the bond between you.
For example, you can train them to get off the counter, or not to scratch your furniture!
Forcing them to interact with you
Cats are very independent creatures. They don’t like to be smothered with affection and they need some personal space every now and then.
Storing food in packaging it didn’t originally come in
The food’s original packaging keeps it from going stale and drying out. it’s important to properly store and seal the cat food in an air-tight container so it doesn’t go rancid or lose its useful substances.
Exercise for Cats
Just like dogs, felines need regular exercise to work off extra energy and stay healthy!
The best way to exercise a cat is by making them chase their favorite toys around the house. Interactive toys, like a wand toy with feathers, strings, or other prey-like attachments that evoke a cat’s predatory behavior are an excellent way to keep them fit.
Feeding them milk
Cats are lactose intolerant. In fact, cats will have a stomach problem within ten to twelve hours after consuming it.
Not enough water
Many cats don't like water so they don't drink enough of it. Because of this, they are more prone to developing urinary crystals and even kidney problems. More often than not, this can be prevented simply by adding wet food to your cat's diet. You can even add a little water to your cat’s food. And be sure to keep several water bowls in your home, and move their water bowl to somewhere that isn't alongside their food or litter box.
Ignore their vomiting
Some people think it's ok for a cat to vomit once a week, but it's not. While vomiting a few times a year or an occasional hairball is normal, vomiting once a week means there is a problem, and a vet visit is necessary.
Neglecting Their Dental Hygiene
Like humans, cats need regular dental care. Their teeth are often home to hundreds of bacteria and need to be brushed just like yours do.
Rarely Visiting a Vet
The only way to ensure that your pet is as healthy as they can be is by taking them to the vet for a checkup.
An occasional checkup makes it easy to catch potential problems . You also want to make sure that your pet gets all of their vaccinations.
Expecting a Cat to Not Harm a Smaller Pet
A cat is very likely to kill smaller pets like rabbits, guinea pigs or hamsters because of their natural prey drive.
Bathing Them
Cats are excellent at grooming themselves and they rarely need to be washed. If you decide to wash them, once or twice a year is enough.
Not avoiding hairballs
To avoid the hairballs, you can brush your cat once a day and add more fiber to their diet. High-fiber diet improves the health of a cat’s coat and minimizes shedding.
Declawing them
Declawing is torturous to cats. It would be akin to cutting off our fingers at the last knuckle, leading to pain and mobility issues. - Jak na to + styl
"Forcing them to interact with you, cats are very independant creatures. They dont like to be smothered with affection and they like some personal space every now and then.." - Listening to this on the sofa next to a cat that hasn't even let me go to the toilet alone for 13 years.
Me too! My cat is like
My shadow lol
Same here!!
The last part is highly relatable.
I wish!
Mines my shadow
Video:cats fear change in their diet.
My cat: I want a bite of everything you eat and I mean everything
LOL
hahaha Yes. My cat is also far more interested in what I'm eating no matter what it is.
@Rubro Negro de Mello hahaha Mine loves potato chips. He vocalizes while he's eating and sounds like he's talking to the food while eating it, it's hilarious. His needs are simple. Food, hugs, more food and sleep.
LOLLLL HAHAHAHA
My cat loves black olives! He will try to steal it off your pizza. He also moans if you dont share your peanut butter & syrup toast (yip he eats the toast) o_o
*20 common mistakes cat owners make*
Me, who has never owned a cat:
*ah yes, the perfect 4:48am video.*
U never posted the mistakes tho
Repent to Jesus Christ !!
““I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves.”
Matthew 10:16 NIV
@@getonthecrossanddontlookba5004 uhm, I read this comment and well we both own no cat. But man, I checked my clock and it's 4:48 am in Italy. I'm telling you this comment literally blew my mind just now, it feels so scripted lol
@@HexFyberYT wait omg that’s cool- 😃💀
1:45am. No cat
"eating a new food is scary for cats"
My cat eats cucumbers and mushrooms and watermelon and would like to speak to your manager
We got some puréed turkey and beef baby food. Baby didn’t like it, I didn’t like it, her dad didn’t like... guess who was already begging as soon as he had heard us open the jar- he licked the jar clean. He’s eat chips that have fallen, licked up popcorn. Everything we ate he tried to eat. He’s even begged for my clementines and tried getting the peels. He died 3 days ago. He was so up our butts- he’d even hop in the shower with us. I haven’t even got the strength to go vacuum up the litter he scattered, because I know it will be the last time- he even still has one clump in his litter box- we just haven’t had the heart to do so yet
please do not give your cat mushroom. it is really hard to digest, even for a human.
@@dittuu should clarify, he has eaten it in the past i dont actively give it to him :P
@@clayvision really? maybe cats react to it differently then, or this depends on the mushroom as well. just be careful with food like this. thankfully they throw it out instead of suffering. even my dog can't eat mushroom (it was an accident, he found it lol).
this comment
Never, ever try to make your cat vegaterian/vegan, their insides are 100% carnivore!
Yep! Gotta agree. Cats are not vegan.
Make sure to tell that to That Vegan Teacher
@@morganfreeman2068 are you for, or against animal abuse?
@@aciditywormhole9898
Really? Who conducted that study, which scientific publication was it published by. How was the study conducted? Dunno, huh? Keep your vegan ideals to yourself. What humans eat is one thing, omnivorous; cats are carnivorous creatures don't force them into your screwed up lifestyle
@@mypointofview1111 maybe, I don’t know, read the study?
“Don’t force them into your screwed up lifestyle.” What’s screwed up about not paying others to exploit and stab animals in the throat unnecessarily?
Are you for, or against animal abuse?
In New Zealand declawing a cat is unheard of. We just don't do it. You will never find a vet who will ever do it.
That’s awsome! I’m so glad nobody their will declaw their cat. It can cause arthritis later in life.
@@bunnyaika2278 yes it's a terrible practice
Yup ,, can you imagine the pain they suffer from after !
In the UK it's illegal. And also snipping ears and docking tails - illegal. I don't know why America etc can't follow suit xxxx
@@cheekofeather6310 Rigjht! Yes it is also illegal to crop dog ears in New Zealand also. The floppy part protects the ear canal. I don't get it either why the US is so slow to catch up. There is a movement that are turning it around tho. They have successfully passed the bill to make declawing illegal in a few states. They are continuing their efforts.
This is some very good advice. Especially the part about the oils. So many people don't know that. And the part about the milk. Good stuff. Better than the usual "5 things you didn't know" videos.
I know of an example where this happened too, and as a human I dislike going into a home with an oil diffuser running. Those things get odor everywhere and make the air feel thick.
Hmm yeah…..
Cat: *jumps on counter*
Human: “Off!” *gives treat for jumping off
Cat: (ooooh.. I get a treat when I jump down from the counter!?)Oo. *jumps on counter to get a treat for jumping off*
…just sayin
this was my issue when training my new cat smh
I know Right? No reward your cat for unwanted behavior. A strong No! Did the trick with my cat & push her out of the kitchen table. Also i close the window that was over the table because the animals sounds attracted her attention. Sometimes lizards were at the mosquito net. I have other windows for her to look outside.
10 common mistakes of cat owners
Me who has never owned a cat: *well well well*
Lol but the are the fluffyest things ever it is so cute
@@konojo5240 sphynx cat is not fluffy but is one of my top 3 favorite cat (i never owned or touched a cat in my life just research)
Trust me... one never owns a cat.
@@vincef.5378 But cats can own one or several humans.
better knowing this stuff and not possessing a cat rather than possessing a cat and making these mistakes :)
I've found the best exercise for a cat is having another cat around....
I agree! I need another cat my kitty is crazy and I feel bad some days not playing with her. Soon Ill get another one for her to play with
In my case I have a mini schnauzer who's extremely playful. Probably a good way for both of them to get plenty of exercise. Right now our schnauzer mainly just sleeps.
Absolutely I agree. I have had a lot of cats in my life and always had at least 2. They eat, sleep, play and groom with each other, often groomING each other. It's very entertaining to just sit and watch them, much better than TV LOL.
I have a yorkie and a cat they are same size and love to play fight
yes!!!!!
Yes! I knew it, I've just washed my cats water bowl with water because I liked it pristine! It was easy enough running it under tap water and just wiping it dry with paper towel then refilling it with crisp, cold water. She always went to drink afterwards I've done that and knew it somewhat felt right.
Best most informative straight to the point video! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 it answered all my questions!
"Cats need personal space"
Mother cat: wants to be with me in my bedroom, on my bed or on my lap, while I'm in the bedroom.
Sister #1: wants aggressive belly rubs and kisses every time
Sister #2: demands head pats and chin scratches out of nowhere.
I'M THE ONE WHO NEEDS PERSONAL SPACE THERE'S A FAT FELINE ON MY BED SEND HELP
It is kitty's bed now, you must obey cat overlords kitty owns bed now you sleep on the couch.
Cats can be different
Yep my cats even my fiancé’s cat always thinks they have to be on my lap or near me they have a cat tower and plenty of space of there own but they always choose to be cuddled up to me
Yeah, it is total cat mythology that cats aren't very affectionate. The kitty I have now DEMANDS lap sitting time several times a day.
@@mythicalcane7935 it's simpler than that, Peoepel are assuming cats want to be left alone all the time, it's only sometimes, humans are the same tbh. This is one of the biggest differences between cats and dogs and something dog owners just don't l understand.
I grew up with dogs. Never had s cat--until I left military service. A black cat entered my apt and never left. The Vet said she was about 5, spayed, and healthy. I kept her until she was almost 20 then had to put her down. I learned a lot about cats during those 15 years. People who say they do not like cats usually are because they expect a cat to act like a dog. That's like expecting a giraffe to act like an elephant. They are two completely different species. I've never had a cat scratch anyone. I presently own two spayed females. One is a rescued feral cat. They are both 100% indoor cats. They do not care to go outside, and that is just fine with me. I give them lots of love, attention, toys to play with, two litter boxes, dry food, wet food, treats, and a water feeder thingy. My cats are well-behaved and very loving in return. They often make me laugh out loud! I love dogs, cats, and horses, but I am a 70% disabled Veteran in an apt complex, so I am not able to have a dog--I can't walk a dog. However, every single dog in this complex knows me, and when I travel in my electric wheelchair, if one of the dogs sees me while it is being walked, it runs up to me to lick my face and is so happy to see me. I shoulda been a Veterinarian. I love animals!
I really enjoyed reading this. The fact that animals are drawn to you makes me think you must be a very nice person. Babies and animals respond to energy,yours must be very positive
From veteran to veterinarian :)
❤
Cats seem to know who to approach and who not to. Good judge of character.
I also really enjoyed reading your post, Thomas. It put a smile on my face. Animals are amazing. I love all of God's creatures, whether they be human or animal. Also, my respects to you for serving. I did Army Reserve service in Australia for 5 years and spent 10 years as a Prison Officer and i can tell you that animals have a way of bringing out the best in people. It's great when a cat sneaks into the prison grounds; the prisoners love have something to show affection to.
Thank you for talking about essential oils! I don’t use them, but they seem to be in so many products. We just got two kittens in April, and it’s been many years since I was a cat owner.
Hello Trisha 👋 how're you doing? Have a blessed 🙏 day. Hope to hear from you soon.
@@dennishogan2415 shut up bot
Thanks so very much for the detailed description which will be very very very helpful.
Declawing should be banned worldwide
*_my cat agree._*
@@Luggruff *_r/woooosh._*
For real SOFT PAWS are so much cuter and comfortable for our babies
@Makayla Burkard but why man?
@Makayla Burkard ugh i can jnderstand. Now i want to get my male cat neutered and my mom isnt allowing it. Idk what will i do now. I cant give him away!!!!
I've never had an issue with only having one litterbox for 2-3 cats.
Neither
Are you sure? Or are you just not noticing the issues?
Yeah my cats fine with one but I clean it every day
Neither have i
@@voxorox yea as long as you clean at least once a day it doesn’t become an issue
“cats are very clean animals and don’t like strong smells”
my cat likes to play in the dirty clothes and trash
My ex-girlfriend had a cat that tried to sniff my sweaty armpits, or even lick it. Quite disturbing.
They actually do that to replace your smell with their smell
@@Jakeonkuningas Maybe she learned from its owner.
I had no clue!Im so glad i clicked on this video!My cat always gets sick?I always wondered why?Watching this video helped my cat!I had some of those Toxic plants!So i moved them into a room that my cat is not allowed into.My cat Bug just gave birth a few minutes ago so i provided her with a heating pad:)Her and her kittens were very happy!Thank you so much!
With my cat I refused to “blind side” her. Meaning, I never tried to pet her where she couldn’t see it coming. She was semi-feral when we took her in, and I am convinced that this helped her trust us.
I do the opposite. From when he was a kitten, I've always deliberately handled him in a rough but controlled way. That way he would grow used to being handled and would behave at the vet, for example, where they would need to be handled firmly.
I have a cat from a feral litter. Any ideas on how to keep him home? He can be gone for weeks. He will not stay in the house, we live in the country and he hates not being allowed outside. He’s at my neighbors right now, I’m going to get him tomorrow but does anyone have any ideas about keeping him home?
@@Itiswell-ok9di the more you let him outside the longer it will take him to adjust
@@Itiswell-ok9di you need to decide if they are going to be an indoor or outdoor cat, if you allow them to go outside they will believe they can continue to go outside. If you decide to transition them to indoors they will probably need alot of entertainment during the transition period. Eventually they will stop recognizing outside as part of their allowable territory.
If you decide to make them indoors i also recommend having at least 2 cats (or some other companion animal) so they can give each other entertainment and companionship, but you need to get compatable personalities (dont get a rambunctious ktten with a lazy old fat cat)
Great to know. Never thought of this👍🏼💯
As a veterinary professional I always cringe when I see these titles and have to watch out of curiosity to see how horrible the advice is, but for the most part, this is spot on. Good job.
Thanks for the confirmation, Whoopie
I know! I was expecting it to be horrible advise but it's actually quite good
If this is, in fact, goldberg, it's not surprising that you would support misinforming the public.
As can be seen through the comments, cats are individual creatures with their own individual idiosyncrasies.
I have one cat that NEEDS to be held tight at least twice a day. One that considers affection a game and one that will roll around on the floor to make certain no part goes unpetted.
No cat that I've ever had has ever conformed to any of the 'tips' offered in this video.
@@heytasker they're just that. Tips. Take them or leave them. It's a free CZcams video presumably for beginners getting their first cat, they're helpful for someone learning and they can figure out the nuances of their specific cats as they go.
The "misinformation" in this video you pointed out is harmless and the same type of advice you'd hear from your average vet or cat owner.
They even made sure to say "for the most part", not "this video is cold hard facts".
For the most part… lol some of it is cringe.
I had one cat that did loved human contacts. He was a big sweetheart. He was more than my cat and I had a very special bond with him. He was a very good friend. He even became friends with our 1st cat. He did loved his fur to be brushed. He was a very gentle big cat,too.
Hello Beth 👋 how're you doing? Have a blessed 🙏 day. Hope to hear from you soon.
I really appreciate this video and hope that some fellow cat lovers learn a few things from it. Great info.
It's strange how I didn't hear about decawing cats at all until I started to watch english videos about cats' health. It seems like in Russia nobody knows about those barbaric methods. And oh boy I'm glad we don't.
Here in Brazil nobody knows about it too, i've hear it for the first time in this video
Right? Never knew this exists, but even a thought makes me sick :(
Dclawing is not done in UK only USA
It is still done in Canada and I'm so mad about it. Even if citizens and sanctuaries put pressure on the government, they still don't do anything about it :(
same here from slovakia, even tho the law doesn't specifically bans declawing (or I didn't see it) I believe it was banned by EU because thankfully I couldn't find any vet that would offer this procedure. what I did find was a lot of articles that said it is popular in USA
1) Non scented cleaning substances when washing their bowl
2) Slowly change your cats diet. Do it over a long period of time such as 1 week.
3) Refer to the serving of the cat food you are using
4) Minimum of two liter boxes per cat, a fragrance free liter box placed in a quiet room.
5) Removing toxic house plants
6) Keep your cat away from harmful oils and diffusers
7) Train your cats properly
8) Cat Proof your home, invest in a scratching post or a cat tree.
9) Proper bed or a heating bed for your cat.
10) Respect your cat.
11) Give your cats their own safe space
12) Properly seal and store cat food such as an airtight bag
13) Excercise your cat using toys, cat trees
14) Dont feed them milk, especially cows milk
15) Add water to your cat food, use wetfoods, or use running water
16) Vomiting regularly is a bad sign. Take them to the vet is necessary
17) Ensure dental hygene by regular checks to the vet
18) Monthly check ups is the best way to prevent health problems
19) Groom your cat or add fiber to your cat
20) Dont declaw your cats
Thank you!
Tks
@[Just_Jamie] it’s milk from a different animal and has no nutritional value for them
21 don't fart on them too often
doing god's work iktr
Really helpful, thank you for sharing.
“They don’t like to be smothered with affection” as my cat literally never leaves me a personal bubble 😂
"Cats don't like to be smothered"
As my cat literally lays on my neck, shoves his peets in my eyes and nuzzles me all over my face.. every second.
Oh lol! Sweet!
😌
Hi katsuki bakugo
Aw🥺😂
My cat Chika likes to cuddle....but she’s also really skittish and doesn’t always come very close. So if I didn’t smother her a little bit she’d never let me love on her. I’ll basically try to hug her, she’ll run from me, then immediately come back for more love. Even if she doesn’t think she’s happy about it😂
That's so cute. Would love a cat like that. :)
2:39 that broke my heart because we didn't know that and my cat started to pee on the floor right in front of us probably to show us that he was sick but we didn't understand and he died from rocks in his pee that blocked his pee hole. Im so mad that i didn't realize, i love him more than anything else in my life and when he died i lost myself for a while. He was my soulmate and maybe if i saw this video 2 years ago i could of helped him.
giving u a big social distancing hug
@@LauraIngaS thank you 🙏🏼 his name was Karamel ❤️
I am surprised he wasnt screaming in pain. I had two cars that had that problem and the screaming was the reasonI took them to the vet, who wanred to amputate the penus. I refused and changed their diet to meat, from dry foods. Problem solved.
@@lizeggar2421 my cat was fine one morning that same day he started to scream in litter box and that's the day he died we couldn't do anything to save him because we're poor and the only way to save him was a 5 000$ operation.
I'm so sorry about your cat 🫂
What makes me mad is that neither this video, nor the vet tell you that it happens because the cat dehydrates when he's only fed dry food, and his pee crystallizes, which makes peeing extremely painful (female cats rarely have this problem). One vet even mocked me when I told a woman in the waiting room who had brought her cat for a THIRD urine tract operation that it happens because of the dry food. I guess the vet was more interested in milking her for money for each operation, than making her cat healthy. Another vet told me that cats needs to eat dry food because they need carbohydrates, which is absolutely not true. Cats are true carnivores and should NOT be eating any carbs, since it can cause obesity and diabetes in cats. I don't know if that vet was just ignorant of basic facts, or was deliberately trying to get my cat sick, but it makes me so mad that the people who should give you best advice in how to care for your family members are more interested in making a profit, or don't even bother to educate themselves about it.
Very useful info. Thank you!
VERY GOOD informative video! THANK YOU!! :)
My neighbor said... "Don't feed your cat turkey. It has tryptophan in it, & it's not good for him.
I said..... "He goes out at night & eats rats.
We made ham for last Easter. Decided since it wasn't glazed I could see if my cats liked it. Huge mistake. Every time I opened the Tupperware to make a ham sandwich they heard the noise and came running. It's definitely dangerous... For me
@@My_Naginta My cat will come running if we do anything in the kitchen. She loves ham, chicken, tuna, bacon and cheese. She even seems to be able to tell what sort of container I open just by the noise it makes
@Sydney Kenney cheese is actually fine just not a lot and depends on what cheese it is.
@Sydney Kenney true! that’s why only a little bit of cheese at a time. And some cheeses can be very bad for them. So if your cat seems interested, look up if that cheese is okay or not. Make sure not to give them to much.
Please tell me you're joking about your cat being out at night & the bit about rats.
Declawing is different from trimming. I just searched for it because I thought it was the same thing. Trimming is necessary every few weeks but declawing is a surgical amputation which can cause problems afterwards. Thank you for the helping video, guys let's keep ourselves educated and help others to do the same!
Hopefully there are no veterinarians around to ever perform that procedure.. No cat should have to endure declawing
@@gingerhunter3150 People do it all the time...it’s very common for house cats to be declawed since people with expensive furniture don’t want their leather couches to be shedded
@@16kings should be illegal
Declawing a cat is inhumane and it should be illegal
It seems that the author of the video cannot tell the difference. 😞Regular trimming is a must.
Really useful information. Thank you.
Thank you very much for info!
My cat actually doesn't like to eat the same food. I have to buy different ones every once in a while, bc if I don't he doesn't eat. And the funny thing is that, if I give him a food that he hasn't eat in a while, he likes it again.
I buy 2 flavours of dry, 2 flavours of wet, and some sachets of bone broth. This allows me to mix and match flavours for a wide variety. I also provide dehydrated minnow treats 😋
Same was true for my cat. I had kept a variety of foods, dry and canned, and would just feed them in rotation. I would give canned food in small portions, but the dry food was always available. He would get stressed if his bowl got empty from time to time. And my cat never ate too much and was thin.
This video is bullshit. Studies show that feral cats make sure to not eat the same food in consecutive meals and it's believed to be an evolutionary trait so they get all the nutrients they need.
same
I fed my cats on whatever was on special offer! They were used to this and both lived until they were 18. One died of old age but the other one who everyone thought was a very young cat was run over just outside my home. I have a kitten now and plan for him to be a house cat and, if he allows it, take him out on a harness so he gets to be outside. I don't expect him to walk with me like a dog though some cats do. I'll just follow him.
Protect your car's super sensitive whiskers. Feed on a wide plate, placing wet food in the middle so whiskers don't touch sides. With dry food, make sure food is
stacked high in bowl. If your cat meows for food even if his bowl has food, he's asking for you to pile the food high
Or they don't like the food...
I don't care what it's asking for, if there's food in their bowl that's good enough!
@@Officialkingz1 😳 oke 👍
no they dont. my cat meowed with food inside the bowl, i took i, placed it back without adding any food and she was like "oh fuck ye"
I got a broader water bowl for my cat, kind of elongated... Because I heard about the whiskers, and didn't think he drank enough... Whenever I see him use it, its on the wrong way...
Most of the "cats are like this and that" there is a million comments about how their cat are not like that at all...
They are SO individual, if you have a specific problem with something, well you can try out tips and tricks like this, but most of the time, just ignore it, the cat might as well be the opposite. Get to know your cat instead of dong everything the internet says
hey this is this is Ben this has been a very informative piece of information for me about cats I'm I'm glad I watched it
These tips are much appreciated.
Hello Sly 👋 how're you doing? Have a blessed 🙏 day. Hope to hear from you soon.
Our cat prefers their box in our bathroom and when guests come by we have ask them “if it’s not too weird for you our cats would like to potty with you.” When you do your business they do theirs as well.
I have unique and weird cats
My cat follows me in the bathroom and when I close it keeps scratching till I open it or succeeds in opening it himself, when I forget to close the door he straight up jumps on my lap 😂😂 even when I’m doing my business
Mine too! they think this is the prime time for potty time. And pets... because typically you are stranded and can't leave lol. One of my cats will guard the door too.
@@reginyra8401 one of my girls follows me in and sits at my feet. If you don’t let her in with you she cries
Same
Happy to see videos like this. Caring for our feline friends is very important. I have been a cat mom for almost 20 years and I'm still a crazy cat lady. Please don't declaw your kitties. That should be at the top of the list.
@@waterbudgie in this case what is most likely happening is the parents are allowing the child to bother the cat when it does not want to be bothered. The solution is not to mutilate the cat. It's to either learn how to look after children and animals properly, or find someone who will respect and care for the cat.
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@@waterbudgie Keep your idiot little sh*t machine from pestering the cat then.
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@@waterbudgie that’s how some cats are mine does the same I just ignore it and appreciate their cuteness
very cool facts! thanks for the info
Very good video for advice on cats. Thanks!
Just pointing this out: NEVER de-claw your cats. This is extremely mean and although it’s annoying your cat to scratch a couch, just get a scratch post.
Plus they cut their own nails, when they bite em so yeah I agree
There's a difference between declawing ( cruelty imo ) and clipping nails that are too long. Clipping can be beneficial to older or indoor cats. Ingrown nails are very painfull. With declawing you actually remove the whole nail ( including the first bone ). The video does not make a difference between these, but the first scene is just clipping.
yeah i agree, my cat was already front de-clawed when i adopted her. i would have never done it
Then place the scratching post and the cat outdoors, where they belong.
Shitty advice. Declawing is barbaric, but cats will scratch furniture and couches regardless of if you have a post, posts or not, it is their nature. If you aren't prepared to deal with that do not get a cat.
thanks for the help!
im glad this video confirmed im a good cat parent cause i oftenly get concerned about my cats health, but this video amde me feel a lot better about it just because ive been following all theses steps
"They dont like to be smothered with affection".
This confirmed my suspicions that my cat was actually a Russian spy in disguise and not a real cat
Hahahah 😂
I point out a gorillaz pfp every time I see one I can’t help it
I was a long term cat owner, my love for them was great. But, out of ignorance, I made some serious mistakes. Like how and what to feed them for good health. And, the importance of their dental health. A person needs to always consider the financial responsibility of being a pet owner before getting a pet. And, be certain you can take good physical care of the pet's daily maintenance. Thanks for the excellent advice you gave.
One mistake is feeding too much wet food. Feed good, grain free dry food available 24/7, giving wet food once per day as a treat.
@@aligrotts6400 What dry kibble do cats have access to in nature? 😂 They're designed to eat RAW meat!
Feed raw chicken wing tips and raw chicken necks for good teeth
Antifreeze greatly improves their level of happiness, and yours!
@@jlantis55 Is that a vaxx dig or do you just hate cats?
OMFG THANK YOU!!!!
My cat lucipher is not eating his food, but i changed his food since the shop run out of suppplies....
This gives me relief because i know it's not me, but it's the food that makes lucy unhappy..
thank you for the heads up
"Suddent changes in diet" - My cat ate my fucking lasagne the other day. Id be so happy if that IRL Garfield would have something she doesnt want to eat or at least take a bite out of.
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Mine is partial to watermelon. They are unique and wonderful creatures. 😂
One of ours just wants anything my partner eats xD If its human food and not cucumber its good enough for him!
My cat loves chicken, ham, cheese, tuna and bacon and once even ate out of a bowl of mum's salmon risotto that was left unattended for 2 minutes. She wants a different food every week or so. We have about 6 different cat foods in the cupboard and switch them around.
One of my cats has turned down bacon, tuna, salmon and chicken, however, he has eaten Skittles, goldfish (crackers) and horse cookies before. Meanwhile his brother gets a small whiff of fish and he will be ALL OVER you. Don't walk around wile eating tuna, salmon? You better hope he's in the basement or outside. He will trip you up just out of begging. (Another thing he does is he loves chewing on crinkly plastic, the kind that crunches just enough for you to wake up in the middle of the night and ask 'wtf is that soun- KITTY NO!')
Then you have the cat that came from a barn. He's pretty much a dog. He'll eat anything if it's meat related, and has been sighted eating a moth and some spiders.
It wasn't meant to be, but the cat on the PC that then fell over with it on it was kinda funny.
What about the kitty with the gun shooting the guinea pig ect? 😆
Yeah !!!
I laugh out of it !!!
Imagine ... the aftermath !!!
Burning your entire house !!!
I laughed just imagining my Cats if that happened to them, then they get mad at me for laughing at them...... 😆 😆
Yeah. And Machine Gun Kitty.
@Ace DJ are are nowadays not desperate
I already knew about this
But very informative very well done
Sounds like a great way for a CAT to have the pet.
Thank you so much for including a bunch of the good stuff that alot of people do not know. And make it easy to understand. I learned some also.
Hello Lacy how are you doing
This video should mandatory to watch, and always be shown to anyone thinking of getting a cat for the first time.
This video tells me to take care of my cat's mental and physical health more than mine
Malt paste is also great against hairballs.
It works kinda like a glue that binds the hair with the food to digest it better.
Definitely take the advice about switching your cats food. One of our cats has a sensitive stomach and we were buying very expensive food from the vet. The vet told me what food to switch to and how to do it. I literally put a teeny bit of the new food in with the old and she had diarrhea immediately. I started putting in just a few pieces of new food with old. It took like a week and then she was fine and has been eating it for a few years now. It's good for her and we're saving a little money. 😄
Hello Lori how are you doing today
I've read its good to switch cats food every once in awhile for various reasons including making sure they r getting the correct nutrition and the fact nobody likes eating the same thing every day for their entire life. Gotta switch it up.
@@trishwolfe4848 If I switch my cats dry food she will get diarrhea. My cats also get wet food so that's enough variety ffor them. I will not change dry food because it makes one of my cats sick, why would I do that to her?
@@lori6037 if it works for you then great. My advice is more of a generalization that cats do like their food changed but if it makes them sick don't do it of course.
@@trishwolfe4848 Exactly Trish. All cats are different.
My cat is literally "one of the guys". His box is in my bathroom, and we, on several occasions, have shared the room and needed to sift, after.
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Reading while sitting on toilet cleaning litter
@@debsmichelle5069 He at least doesn't spend hours in his box, reading the editorial of the Detroit Free Press, complaining
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My cats are incredibly affectionate and needy
Wonderful! Enjoy....
@@w.knights_aviation they are 11, so who knows how long they have. They seem healthy and happy
I needed this 🥺
Been washing food&drink bowls only with water, but for occasional deep clean I'd use small stripe of banana leaf to do the scrubbing and it leaves nice natural scent. Old banana leaf is best for scrubbing harder stuffs and green banana leaf is best for refreshment. Not necessarily must be only banana leaf, any leaf as long as doesn't release odd substances and doesn't easily break (particularly for old leaves).
For litter box cleaning I do use dried old leaves that easily breaks though, so it's easier for them to go along into the drain together with whatever i was scrubbing off from litter box. Ends up only need minimal soap use for final litter box rinsing, otherwise just wiped them with disinfectant spray if no soap were used.
BTW I use 1 litter box for three indoor kittens a d clean daily, but for the outdoor cats that's caged at night, each of them has their own cage and own litter box, except for cats that are twins, mother with kittens, pair of good buddies or when cats quantity outnumber cages and spaces, sharing would be involved and that means sharing litter box too, but clean daily.
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So when they talk about de-clawing, why are they showing a picture of someone trimming the claws? NOT the same thing!!!
Ikr, declawing is cutting part of their paws, cutting claws is like cutting nails
You want them to show you a picture of a cat being de-clawed? Yeah, the rest of us knew that!
I'm so happy that in Europe is banning this practice. This very cruel...because how saying in this video the first thing is respect you cat in they nature ...is a cat not a child.
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@@charlamiller3900 actually, a much safer and easier version of declawing has been around for a while. Instead of removing the knuckle, the remove the entire nail only and then either stitch the wound shut or burn it shut. The cat is either numbed or is put under for this operation. Again, I wouldn't declaw my cat unless absolutely necessary, but yeah there is a safer alternative.
It's all good advice. As for not "smothering with affection," it very much depends on the cat. The 4 long-lived cats I've owned at least enjoy lap-sitting and being petted. One little guy was a love sponge and was always in my lap: He was insatiable! _LOL_
You're right, it does very much depend on the individual cat. My current cat loves to be fussed, but doesn't like to be picked up. However, my old cat who passed away, he preferred to be in almost constant contact with me, in winter he loved to be inside my jumper, loved to be carried around, slept inside my bed under the covers at night, and he would never say no to a cuddle.
Mine never gets off me. She always wants my attention, and when threatened hides behind me. Its funny. Most of these aren't true.
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I didn't know about the essential oils, thanks.
I can add one! If you have chickens too don't give your cat a toy with feathers or your chickens become instant targets, even if they have been buddies for a long time lol. My Jynx loves his litterbox more than anything in the world and he always lets me know when he's ready for it to be cleaned because he sits in it and whines at me until I do it, then follows me around and watches.. it's just "our thing" so a second litter box would probably help me in convenience but it's best to clean it often anyway and he loves the process.
Play with your pets! They don’t deserve to be obese, that’s sad. Play and run with them please.
People who have cats de-clawed should be prosecuted, along with any kind of hack vet who's willing to do it. If you can't deal with the fact that cats have claws, don't get one!
Death penalty! (By ‘declawing’ and injecting some anti-coagulant in their veins so they bleed to death.
It is illegal in some states and should be illegal in all states.
Declawing should be banned in all states..
It’s criminal..😭
@@stevesteve2899 just make them donate all their blood
A lot of people who own dogs should not either. Too many selfish people dont take care of pets properly
Needed this, just got a 3 month old cat 😊
Thanks for the video
I just spent over 2000 on my cats dental needs . And they're young . My siamese was declawed before I got her . It's a terrible idea . Never do it .
My Siamese needs dental work , his breath is horrid ,, I brush them regularly, but it’s still stinky
@@salonsavy6476 with cat tooth paste?
I had one that was declawed when I got her at the shelter. I have caught hell from people! HEY! I say. It was NOT my idea. I just rescued her. 🤷♀️
i was thinking abt declawing mine until i saw this thank god i finally watched this
Is there a connection between dental issue and no claws? Like they can’t pick the food out of their teeth?
To summarize: It's important to remember that a cat is a cat.
Well in my case my cat always love the new food and can easily get bored of the habit's food. Like if i give him too often, he can stop eating it. The suddenly change gives him a lot of energy and even i can notice the big excitement from him (he is a really curious cat who prefers new things than keep following the previous ones) - he never got sick after that and is always healthy lmao
I rally loved this video. All good with young 'Jack' [the Lad] now
Hello Pat 👋 how're you doing? Have a blessed 🙏 day. Hope to hear from you soon.
Watching this with my cat cuddled around my neck 😻
“Cats are independent and don’t wanna be smothered in attention” I have a cat that loves to sleep on my pillow at night and loves to constantly rub his head on my chin and neck and always is on my lap wanting me to pet him he is the biggest baby and always wants to be in the same room as me
"Cats are independent"
Not if you give them too much affection as kittens and they take after their affection starved mother. Then every time you go outside it's "humans are back! Everyone gather!!" You can't sit down on the porch or near any outbuilding without a few cats taking that as an invitation. Working in the garden, you have to wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty since they'll take the opportunity to rest on your back while you work. Painting? Need an extra person to shoo away the cats. Going for a walk? Be prepared to carry someone at least part of the way.
Recently, whenever i am about to leave, i get in my car and start it and the cats will have followed me. So i open the car door and call for simba, which brings everyone to the door and i can do a headcount. Then they'll just sit under the truck to watch me leave.
Same. Mine sleep under the covers with me at night when it's winter. Little love bugs. But they do like their personal space sometimes.
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Very helpful video.
Thank you!
This was one of the best compilations of suggestions I have seen. We have 3 cats and we didn't know many of these when they showed up on our back porch as feral orphans. We have experienced so many of these and this is an excellent video for new cat parents. Thank you for this!! 👍😻😻😻
5:52 Meanwhile, my cat: screams and cries whenever I seperate us by closing a door, constantly screams for attention and rubs on my legs (grabbing and biting them if I ignore), always falls asleep on/next to me whenever possible, only wanted to be alone these two times in his life so far.
Can we trade cats
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lol I liked the clip of the cat hissing at the baby crawling near it.
Thanks awesome video
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Thankfully i dont give my cat a full auto M16 rifle lol!
As a veterinarian I approve and thank you for this video, especially that you mentioned declawing, this is an outdated and barbaric practice, it is banned in EU.
Hopefully someday it will be banned worldwide.
Whats declawing? (I have never owned a pet before so im asking)
@@ritzkit1244 Cats nails are connected to the bone. So declawing is cutting off the first fingertip. And to get rid of all nails that's 10 cuts. For humans that's like cutting off all your fingertips and toe tips. (the first phalanx). It's a horrible practice, and should be banned absolutely.
@@backin80s Oh my god, sad thing is that i hear a lot of people do that do their pets :(
Why 10 different drawing styles ayo? Still fire video bro big love
THESE FACTS MADE MY JAW DROP
A declawed stray adopted me once and it was funny he used his back legs the most to fight and could still climb trees! I would never declaw though, that's mean. When he would play fight he would use his paw on me and it felt like a stuff animal hitting me lol
Very good video! Sounds like the same lessons can be used for little kids these days too.
This is really helpful because I’m getting a new kitten!
Thanks!
Never had an issue with the litter box one but I keep the box very clean at all times.
I’ve always given my cats free range with their dry food. This way they don’t over or under eat. They know what they need & are not worried about their food disappearing just because their owners think it’s time to stop eating. Not one of my cats has ever been obese. If you give your cat treats throughout the day however, they may decide they’d rather have the treats & ignore their food, which can cause some owners to give their cats even more treats & blame the food & not themselves. Their cats usually end up being very picky & only wanting treats or unhealthy foods that have no nutritional ingredients. Loving your
cat means feeding them nutritional food. Yes, you can give them treats now & then, but only as...well, as treats!
My cats turn their noses up at treats unless it is cheese. I get the lacto free stuff so they don't get poorly but don't give any very often.
I really think it depends on the cat, their age, and a variety of other factors. My main takeaway from this video is that it's treating all cats as if they have the same preferences, desires and habits and they just don't.
Many cat owners don’t end up playing with their cats enough or giving them the right exercise to help them burn sufficient calories. I think that adds to the problem where free feeding can start to add extra weight over time. I free fed my first two cats, they lived long lives and they were never obese, but they weren’t quite at optimal weight either….
Free range how? Always full access to a full bag or just not choosing their meal time?
Because if it is dry food sure fill the bowl and let them eat when they want to. With wet ofc can’t leave it for to long. But just a full bowl.
Thanks so much for sharing this :)
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3:14 'elo right back at ya, mate :D
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Me: My cat is like my tail. She follows me around every single time to the point where i would accidentally steps on her.
I have 2 that like to be with me, I have got to remember to look down when I am in the kitchen usually one of them is in back of me. I feel so bad when I step on them. You'd think they would learn to stay out of my way.
Same
These days my male cat lays right in the middle of the floor when I am doing something in any room. I try to look down as often as possible, before taking a step, so I don't trample on him. It's a constant effort...
@@lpalucci mine are the same I have 3 and I am more a dog person than a cat person, my first one my ex got from my daughter when he was 8 wks old, the ex got kicked out and couldnt take the cat.. the second one I rescued from under a tarp on my porch it was raining buckets and i heard her crying I went to look and 2 big dogs were trying to tear the tarp apart. as soon as i chased them off she jumped out from the tarp scared me half to death and climbed me till she was perched on top of my head. She is my baby. the 3rd one was my roommates cat they moved in she moved out in the middle of the night and left the cat..that was a yr ago I swear the cat is still heartbroken. My dog passed a yr ago and while I would love to get another one since I have always had a dog since I can remember, I dont think the cats would welcome another dog, they tolorate each other but barely.
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As it comes to food, I bought so many different brands every time I went shopping ... my cat never ate the same flavor more than once a month ... seemed to enjoy the wide variety
PS, if you do this, watch your cat as they approach the food bowl ... if they do this quivering paw shake before walking away, change the food immediately and give them a new meal
Right now I'm not a cat owner yet, BUT in a few months or less I will,
and now I'm learning about their behavior, what they like and what they dislike, so when I get the cat I can know what to do!
A mistake I finally realized that I was doing without knowing was not giving my cat a multivitamin. Multivitamins are crucial for them to get all the nutrients they need that their food doesn't have. My favorite all natural multivitamin for cats would be by the brand balanced breed. My girl loves the flavor and they do wonders for your cats overall health. 12/10 recommend giving it a try
The litter box thing - We have one extra large box that is in a kitty cupboard so its private and the top of the cupboard provides a space for her food to be thats both elevated and not at risk of being accidentally kicked. She ONLY wants to be in the bedroom [shes an old lady] so having multiple spaces and boxes isnt really an option.
She also loves new food, she likes trying something new as its like a treat to her - we also only put food down when she asks but otherwise has access to biscuits, water and whatever meat she has left. If its gets a bit dried out we will wipe out the dish but she doesnt gorge. My previous cat however we had to portion her food out cause she would eat till she was sick... so its about the individual cat...