From Apex Predator To Clumsy Kitten | Lion In Your Living Room (Full Documentary) | Pets & Vets
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- Would you invite a wild animal into your living room? There may be one eyeing you with inscrutable golden eyes right now. This one-hour documentary casts new light on how our feline friends perceive the world. From the latest genetic research, to the physics of the cats' tongue, these most popular of pets are revealed, as you have never seen them before.
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Remember, cats don't have owners, they have staff.🐯🐆
2 cute and very true!
Cats don’t have staff, they don’t reward us, they just have slaves.
Mine prefer 'Human servant"... but yeah.
Lifelong dog person here. My last sweet baby passed 6 months ago. Not long after, a stray cat literally wandered through my dog door, and decided to stay. I'm still trying to figure out how to interact with and care for this mysterious foreign beast. Wish me luck! 😂
Keep the water bowl full...
Roger the Cat likes Meow Mix.
Let him go out to poo, & you won't need a litter box.
@@mickmccrory853426:01. Bv
Hey there, if you still have the the little critter, I suggest checking out tips from Jackson Galaxy here on YT/Animal Planet.
I hope all is going well!!
@Supergreen76 Thank you! That's a great idea, and we will! He has really adopted us. While I still don't understand cats at all, he has been somewhat successful at modifying my "dog parent" behavior, slowly. My husband has been a better student. 😆Bizarre little creatures....
Maybe there is a spiritual thing going on here, I'm sure you are sad for the passing of your friend (DOG), I hope you and your new friend will bring joy into both your lives 😊
"Clumsy Kitten"?! LMAO. My cat jumped like 2 meters after a bird and caught it. Cats are amazing hunters!
They are devastatingly cute and lovable. I absolutely love all felines. Their beauty, grace, athleticism and cuteness are unsurpassed.
I think cat owners are becoming more aware of the need to keep our indoor cats entertained and stimulated. We construct catios, assemble cat trees, install cat perches on our walls and purchase interactive cat toys. (I’m having trouble typing this as one of my young tabby kitties keeps nudging my hand and purring as she would rather I use my hand to pet her.)
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Same with my cats and they take turns, bumping my hand, coffee cup, knitting needle etc
Yes....I understand completely 😂😂😂🎉❤
Why should cats be castrated? Is it difficult to feed 40-45 instead of 15 of them? Are people so greedy that they don't want to spend money on it? Would you rather like the huge number of rats that these 45 cats could catch?
@Wargfox I think people would rather not have tons of starving cats and kittens! They populate quickly and that 45 you write if can quickly become 145 with no controls...
"Every life should have 9 cats." I love this!❤❤❤🐈⬛🐈
At least 21
Eew. The world got a few more stray cats. 😂😂😂😂😂 don’t like them and never will
@@thereheis2093 Shut up
I've lived with multiple cats for 75 years and NO there's NOTHING that needs to change!!!!!
I love cats so much, we should all advocate for their welfare and safety, especially for the strays and cats in shelters!
Yes, me too
Agreed
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yeah
@@ObsidianCrocodileиин🎉😂ае.
Cats are perfect. Nothing like them!
yeah..they check all the boxes. nothing i don't like or respect about cats. they are simply amazing
I'm glad he mentioned cats don't hunt 'for the fun of it' it annoys me when people vilify them for an entirely natural and normal behaviour. like they're doing it out of viscousness. yea it makes me a little sad to see a dead mouse or any animal but its NOT dead out of malice or cruelty, only our species are capable of that
I would not give a shit even if they did it for fun.
Cats are chads, and chad takes and does what he wants.
I blame people Who assumed themself smart or pretentious higher education. They tend to put their own mentality into others
I get tired of that too, as if they are cruel. I’m never sure how to answer them. But only humans are capable of cruelty.
My cats have purpose. Our cat Rebel got kind of old, stopped hunting and my little terrier passed. Mice invaded my garage. I got Max. He was a Forgotten Feline rescue from feral at birth. He had my garage clear of mice within two weeks and before he was fully grown.
I agree. Remembering frugal and practical attitudes my grandparents' generation had, it sounds unbelievable that ancient people would waste food for vain reasons. Also, I doubt that there used to be as much trash laying around as it is now, as food was much more scarce. In all the stories in folklore, cats are said to be kept to control mice. Also, dogs were domesticated around ~30000 years ago, the oldest rat killing dog breeds are only 600-500 years old. This theory that cats had no purpose makes no sense to me.
@dzh0molungma Now, Max sleeps against my side and has even more purpose
I@@kenthresh3350 I bet he does, he sounds like a great cat!
Our two male cats came to usas kittens like 10 weeks old. We got the black one at first. He wouldn’t stop crying for his brother so we brought Jinxy home and they were so happy to be united. Jasper didn’t need to cry anymore. Theyre 5 yrs old now
I love you for doing that!
That's great. The way you knew he needed his brother and you brought Jinxy to him.♥️♥️
Always adopt siblings if possibilities present themselves. They have that bond 🙏❤
I adopted siblings. They are very happy with each other’s company. They are 10 now and play together, sleep together, groom each other, and have wresting matches! Funny to watch!
I have had cats most of my life, and many different coat colours. Temperament has nothing to do with colours.
And a cat is a hunter. If you don't have big roads near by, let them injoy nature. I do.
My oldest cat was put down when he was almost 23 years old.
I train with my cats. They come when I call, they sit on command and so on.
With patience and love you can train a cat, and it actually makes a closer bond.
Our cat goes for walks with me and her big sister, a dog, and she loves it.
Doge have masters, cats have staff
lol
I knew a "crazy cat lady" who told me that the idea of cats being aloof was "an evil myth."
@@robadams5799 it’s pretty true though cats are very loving towards their owner I know
A feral kitten got trapped in my apartment wall--I don't know how. But eventually, I trapped him and so I named him Jerry in honor of the how Tom tries to capture Jerry with his traps. Then I adopted him.
Now, his gf moved in after giving birth to his kittens. They're awesome.
And I'm not a cat person per se, but they are intriguing. They may not serve an original practical purpose but they are entertaining. They soothe my soul and bring a smile to me
And you to them❤
Myself and my18yr old granddaughter and her two friends were on holiday on a beautiful Greek island called Kephanolia. We went on a cruise to another island. It was so beautiful and was full of cats. The first thing the girls did was go to a shop and buy heaps of cat food. The cats didn’t seem feral so maybe all the tourists fed them. They looked healthy and the girls loved feeding them. A lovely memory
So cats really rule the earth/ world 😂🤣😆👍🐈⬛
My cat always brings mice and birds to my door and i couldn't be more proud of her.
Mice? Cool.
Birds? Time to keep kitty inside and not let it affect nature.
@@VirgilTStone Climate change windmills kill more birds than house cats ever will. Those windmills kill whales and dolphins as well.
Kitty is part of nature. To think that some house cats will get rid of the bird population is insane.
Cats may have originally come from nature, but now they are domesticated. They depend on humans for survival and they are not truly happy unless they have a human whom they love and whom loves them. I strongly disagree with the premise of this video that cats can have a meaningful life without a caretaking human - it’s just plain wrong. They would survive only so long and they would suffer many calamitous health issues.
They don’t “learn to put up with humans.” They desire relationship with humans.
@@jeanniebrooks,cats surely can live with out human interference in nature i will respectfully disagree with you on that, of course if they live with us they have a longer and a better quality of life as any other animal in nature not just cats, sometimes when my cat hunts he doesn't even care about his bowl he is that full.
There are many researchers & scientists who believe cats significantly affect the bird population, and I agree. The birds have enough predators w/o adding pet cats. Mine is a hunter and he would kill a bird once a week, lizards several a day, and the adorable tiny wild rabbits that everything wants to eat whenever he discovers one. He caught an injured baby crow , and since I always left the patio door open cat-width, he brought it in to the garage. I let it loose and the neighbors cat went for it- the parents pecked his eye out, so he suffered a painful injury and lost sight in that eye. It could’ve happened to mine. We also have coyotes hunting pet cats in our neighborhood. After that day, he could not go out again.
I know he loved the outdoors, it makes me sad, he was probably happier, but I have to keep him safe.
I never noticed the whiskers on a cat's paws. That really surprised me. I was also really surprised the first time a cat hissed at me. I had no idea that a cat could make that sound.
When you bring a stray or shelter cat into your home just put down food, water, and kitty litter and let them come to you, however long it takes. They will become the sweetest, loving, appreciative cat ever! I’m 70 and have had cats all my life and you have to give them their space. By giving them food and space they become the most loving friend that you’ll ever have!
Dont really know why but cats make the best campions for the dying or the elderly its a different kind of bond iv only seen with the elderly and their pets but so beautiful to see...
I love love cats….love their independent strength.
I’ve tried to let my cat outdoors. She doesn’t want to go lol
sounds a lot like most people within the control pyramid system. once they're programmed to stay there, most won't go out
Whenever I’m depressed I’d go out and play with the stray cats in my neighbourhood. They are wonderful creatures❤
I have 4 porch kitties. I love to sit on the front porch and pet them.
Adopt 1 or 2 or 5.
what also helps with depression is a certain diet and physical activity if possible@@Mush-from-Bethlehem-ECD-BMXer
Take them to a rescue shelter since they are friendly
@@TheDennys21*10
My cats have tunnels,3 different cat trees,wall/climbing boards.. a whole playground.. I think my love for my cat is the softness,personality,and they seem to have a human esq face.. and yes,they're very very curious.. I love ❤️ it!!
If cats can't taste or enjoy sweets, why do so many of them seem to love ice cream
Some of ours like sweet things too. And cheese, despite most cats being lactose intolerant.
One of me oldests LOVES cookies, sweets, Ice Cream, ect.
She’s 17, avid sweet tooth
Its because they taste the fats in the ice-cream 😊
Mine takes my super sweet biscuits off my plate when I'm having tea every once in a while
As a cat mom to my beloved Siamese mix, Babette, who is now four, this is absolutely fascinating! She was born in a barn of a feral mother, and found/fostered at four months. I adopted her soon after. She's very loving; however, she does have an inherited wariness. She's cuddly on her terms, doesn't want me to hold her. But will sit on my lap whenever I sit down. She meows only when she wants to play, not for food, etc. This video helps me to know and understand her better.
My girl Sofi is the same, she absolutely hates when i hold her in my arms but will sit in my lap all day long.
You are not a catmom you crazy woman. They are a family member.
If you want to be a mom, get some kids you deluded woman.
The lion in your living room ❤️❤️❤️
I do not understand the comment "Cats do not have a purpose." - Does anything? Why does this statement only refer to cats? Does it rub anyone else the wrong way?
I HATE the disgusting utilitarianism!
Every creatures has its own purpose to exist. To worship God and don't associate God with anything. Sadly human are too ignorant and when they revived in hereafter, they Will start begging God to create earth again so they can worship him but thats too late because its judgement day.
I have loved the cat family all of my love, but I learnt so much about my own Calico cat after watching this video. I am in absolute awe of cats (I must be part Egyptian). A million 'thank you(s) for posting this wonderful video.
You can take the cat out of the jungle, but you can't take the jungle out of the cat.
I am a backyard wild bird lover and also a cat owner. I have taken years to train my cat to not catch any backyard birds. I gotta say it is a constant training that does not end but once made routine can make a huge difference. 👍🏼🌎☀️💙
I kept the two cats in my life entertained because I knew that they could get into all kinds of things, so I got them toys and different things so that they could climb on also, because I knew that cats love to climb, and I had scratching posts for them.
Where I am in the US, most of us keep our cats inside because of coyotes and bobcats, who have killed and eaten peoples pet cats.
Tail straight up : i am visiting this place, not looking to fight. A place out of the territory
23:56 - Cats didn't evolve or tap into this sensory bias we have for that sound range. It's always been the same as human babies. It is why lions have confused the sound of a crying human child as something they need to protect. This has been explained in the past as to why lions have sometimes been found guarding crying human children in the wild.
Cats are magnificent creatures. We are so lucky they let us take care of them.
No, we are Lucky because God create them and let us Pet them.
Leopards purr. Its on film. Also, there are so many cars here, in california, and other states, and they drive 40 to 60 even in rural areas, cats are hit constantly.
Yeah. Arnold Schwarzenegger did all those things we see in his movies because that too is, "On film". Smarty pants 😈
What a wonderful example of intelligent design.
Since I can't smell well my cats have saved me from eating Ecoli watermelon chunks so I always rely on their smelling before I eat!
Same here. I have noticed there ability to judge food better than me sometimes.
Informative! I am a huge Jackson Galaxy fan. Some of the opinions in this documentary are different than his, like why cats where domesticated in the first place. He though it was for hunting barns, etc. After reading the comments I see that others question some of the opinions in this. Either way, cats are special to us humans. I love my tuxedo cat, Tux. He a little over a year old.
It was probably a mix of both arguments. Surely cats were generally appreciated for eliminating rodents, but I imagine many were kept around just for being pretty, cute, and interesting.
Don't forget that the information given in this video is from scientists who not only study all the ins and outs of cats but their behaviour as well. Whereas Jackson Galaxy is I believe a cat behaviourist. I would, however, as the previous statement said, go along with a bit of both. Having had the pleasure of sharing my home with cats for many years now and watching their behaviour, some (not all) are brilliant hunters, while others have absolutely no idea what to do with a bird or mouse once they've caught it. They do make wonderful companions and are a lot smarter than some people give them credit for.
@kaylablanton8519 - Our tuxedo cat lived until he was 22 years old.
@@Gaius__ ; yes, it’s a mix of both arguments and I can’t see a way to separate them.
Cats are hunters and they will hunt & kill rodents. That keeps rodents away and ancient to modern farmers appreciated that.
And domesticated cats are also very good companions.
It’s a package benefit.
My Tuxedo cat Felix, was a perfect prince. He passed away in his 18th year. He was a complete joy.
Speaking of cat rivalry over territory, our cat Midnite had kittens and we gave them all away except one, Dusty. Even though they were mother and son, they were also rivals and would often put on literal cat fights, probably over territory.
I help with the TNR. There are so many cats out there without homes. Sprayed and neutered help 🙏🙏🙏
40:53 The black coat of a domestic cat is the result of the presence of a pigment called eumelanin; it's not the result of the “absence of colors.” The black color in a cat's coat is due to a high concentration of eumelanin in the fur, which results in a black appearance; it's a single color produced by the presence of this particular pigment.
You can also see the striping or spotting in their black coats when the sun or bright light hits them, just like black leopards. Some are very black, while others have varying degrees of patterns. Some even have brown or grey mixed in with their black coats. Many black cats even have spots of white, which is really cute. They are so beautiful and majestic!
Very interesting and informative documentary, thank you! 😺
Glad you enjoyed it!
House cats have the same bone structure as big cats in the jungle. I like all cats. Large and small.
I’ve noticed over many decades of cat ownership that cats actually are attracted to sweet things, like ice cream. Mine will turn down milk or cream, but get very excited about a bit of sweetened whipped cream. I’ve had some who like other sweet things, one absolutely loved cantaloupe.
My cats love sweet things and will fight you for butter.
@@kathymcmc yes, that too! If I set butter out to bring to room temp for baking, I must keep covered or they will find it!
Mine doesn't like sweet things but cantaloupe or any melon- loves them! I think it's the water content, it keeps them hydrated.
@@teekolinski491 Mine loved the smell of the cantaloupe- that’s what drew her to it! I thought mine was the only cat who liked it!
I agree that 2 cats is not always the best solution. I had 2, one loved it, and controlled the other. The other suffered from it and was stressed.
There was plenty of space for them. They did not fight.
I have a gorgeous silver tabby with neon green eyes that is the sweetest, most talkative and passive cat ever. Super social cat that loves to be petted snd will come when called like a dog. She is not skittish whatsoever. One of the best cats i have ever had, and I have had some awesome cats with amazing personalities. We love our mama kitty. She is getting older and has developed diabetes. We are going to miss her so much when she is gone. 😢 I am so glad we saved her. She has been such a wonderful part of our family. I will keep her healthy and alive for as long as she can! ❤
Great special! Learned about orange tabbies on PBS special, where they were revered in Egypt as well. Enjoyed learning more about my micro panther 🐾
My cat purrs directly in my ear when she wants me up to feed her it works snowshoe Siamese.
The problem is that too many people want cats to behave and be obedient like dogs, instead of being what they are, ie little lions in our living rooms. Let's stop trying to change them and, instead, admire their wildness and be happy that they share any part of their lives with us at all.
Interesting and very informative. On the topic of feral cats and length of time it can take to form a bond with one, I once had one female feral who took up residence in my yard. I had plenty of spaces where she could sleep and exist safely so when she showed to be pregnant, I made arrangements, when she was ready, to have the kittens fostered and adopted out. I had her brought back as I had made plans to feed her and let her live where it was wArm and comfortable. I then started the task of getting her to bond with me and it took 6 years to get her to jump in my lap and snuggle. She was a sweetheart to me but would only allow one other person, my granddaughter, the same privilege.
My cat hears better than I do but I've noticed I can locate the source of sound better than he can! He also detects human breathing when I can't alerting me to attempted break ins! He's saved me twice from attempted break ins!
I'd probably consider moving
cats are adorable and the sweetest pet i ever had.....
I have three indoor cats, four indoor outdoor cats, three ferals who hang around and 6 little kittens that just now hit 5 weeks... You can tell I love these little things I love kitty cats
If you truly love them, get them spayed/neutered.
Yes! We do TNR where we live. So many cats, kittens without home and suffering . Stay calm rescue on @@parrotperson1973
I'm always afraid to let my Drako(my Profile)or Delilah out to roam.. I'm afraid I might not see them again and would be devastated..
My Drake was a TNR cat that I adopted,Lala(Delilah) was a young 10 month ish old cat I met at work on the street,she had no chip,needed vaccines,and very fickle about food,I think she was a kitten born on the street but just got tired of doing it like that.. she absolutely chose me,she picked me out everyday for about a week before she came home with me.. changed my life..
I just worry something will happen to my little companions if I let them roam,I do take them out for play time/walks in the backyard so they're not stuck inside,cause I do feel bad about keeping them inside,but I can't protect them if I don't see them
"Share our space with"? Umm, no, they allow us to share their space. No-one owns a cat, the cat chooses to live with you.
Tell that to strays
My white female did not get the memo that she was not a hunter. All of her life there would be snakes, rodents, frogs, and all sorts of creatures on my porch or even in the house if I opened the door unaware that she had some thing. She taught her children well because her grey son also hunted everything. When you have cats that Enjoy hunting and are great hunters it's a never ending life of praising them for their accomplishments. I did not get the white mother from anywhere in particular, she was in a box in front of a grocery store. I will say though, I lived in an area that was not heavily populated and the houses were very far apart. She was an indoor/outdoor cat who went out at night and always came back in the morning. In the winter she still wanted to go out at night and we were sometimes afraid for her because of the snowy and cold winters in upstate New York, but she was very smart and in winter she would not stay out too long. My grandmother also found a little black and white kitten who grew up to be a master hunter. She saw her cat on the lawn jumping straight up into the air very, very high and brought a bird down. My grandmother loved birds and she was brokenhearted but she could not bear to scold the cat she loved. She lived in residential Pennsylvania in a neighborhood where the houses had good room around them and the yards were large.
My wife and I adopted a lovely black female rescue cat called Piper. Sadly we lost her to acute kidney failure, but the joy she brought into our lives was just priceless.
Change are you joking, my cat didn't change a thing, he made me change.
cats purpose is to make us laugh and to entertain and be our companion. They make us happy and we help them to be happy as well.
the stray that adopted me wakes up and choose violence every day by slapping me in the face to wake me up and then starts the pawing kneading then leans into it like she's trying to push me out of the bed.
My cat is an indoor cat he only goes out on a leash and yes he does enjoy a short walk. We only make it to a neighbors house.
I have a kitty named Paca. She came with this name when I rescued her. She is a sweetie and I do Love her. She is my girl.
Tabby cat at 39:27 broke my heart😭 he looks sick and in need to medical attention
My kitties are very graceful, usually, and are excellent hunters. When I was a kid our family had a tomcat whose kittens were a mix of friendly and scaredy cats. The wild type cats were of Asian body type, although the sire was more like a British short-haired. They were definitely not happy around people, except for the food and warm digs. (I grew up in Alaska.)
I live in Alaska. And love cats
Ive found my female cats are quite happy inside compared to males! 2 of my males would break things, knock things over and 1would pee on counter if not let out. They would come in at dark tho. Another was happy inside. I found a breed difference too.
i am in love with the cadence the narrator employs in this video
There's so much cuteness here...
Thank you this was a great video and I really enjoyed it. My cat used to go outside, but unfortunately got into a fight with a local feral cat and was bitten. When I took him to the vet it was found that he had FIV. So now my cat has to stay inside. It is a hard adjustment for him to make. I've bought him lots of toys and stuff and we play, but I am worried about him becoming bored and stressed. I am currently on leave from work, but I have to go back next month and he will be alone at home
Structured playtime at set times can help with this a lot (same with a scheduled mealtime). Also, you CAN harness train a cat or get a stroller for them. Or a cattio. They can still have supervised outdoor time even with FIV so long as you are careful.
FIV doesn't need to be a death sentence, you just have to be hyper vigilant with their health and do everything you can to prevent them from being sick. Thank you for being responsible and keeping him indoor. . .both of our boys were strays we took in. . .one of them has FIV as well and it can be scary. . .but they can live just as long and fulfilled lives as any other cat.
Many FIV positive cats live to lifespan. I have known cases where adopting a second positive cat has improved quality of life and activity level for a cat suddenly required to be indoor only. Worth looking into.
Cat TV may help.
I honestly would be sad if the wildness of them was eradicated. They’re meant to be that way, I believe.
An excellent instalment of a generally great series. _Pets & Vets_ always delivers quality content, which usually contains a few tidbits of new and interesting information to even long-time pet guardians.
On another note: If the blonde vet lady should ever open an office near me, I'm afraid all my cats would suddenly start developing all sorts of ailments, which come and go randomly 😁
I'm always amazed at how some people rant about cats killing birds. Millions of migratory birds are killed every year slamming into windows, especially those of high rise buildings.
And wond generating windmills take out even eagles.
Being an American, I believe that leaving cats outdoors no matter what is dangerous for them. I love dogs, cats, etc and thankfully I don't act like the British who murder dogs if they are a certain breed. I will never, ever understand why people act like idiots when it comes to animals. This video is informative even though it is from the viewpoint of the British. It is the cats who own us actually, not the other way around. Cats choose to live with us because quite a lot of them get tired of trying to survive on the streets since they know that it is dangerous. I had two cats at different times of course, they were both females.
I agree 💯 percent, Freda.
its cruel to keep cats indoors. they should be allowed to go out if they want to to get exercise.
House cats tend to be obese which causes health problems and shortens their lives.
outdoors plenty to keep them occupid so they dont get bored and just lay around all day eating and sleeping and not burning off the calories they consume.
ive got 2 cats both can go out as and when they please. 1 spends about 18 hrs a day out exploring his territory and is in perfect health and weight. the other 1 is more a house cat and chooses to stay indoors most of the time and only goes out to use the toilet. he is obese cause he doesnt get enough exercise but thats his fault for being lazy.
In the UK they dont put down healthy animals. we banned some dog breeds cause of how their geneticly alterd to make them look nice to some humans but its bad for their health like pugs and bull dogs have a lot of trouble breathing cause of the way they have been bred to have short snouts. some got banned cause their too aggresive and bred for dog fighting not as pets. when they attack humans they get put down as a dangerous dog. lots of dog breeds ahev been banned so no more can legaly be bred and the ones that r still around have to wear a muzzle instead of being put down.
Something more common in the USA than any other country is putting cloths on pets which is very cruel for the pets.
More healthy pets get put to sleep in the USA than any other country PETA being the worst offender.
lots of pets bought in the USA as a fashion item rather than love and caring. seeing some famous ppl walking around with little dogs in their handbags is cruel to the dog as it means they dont get to walk and can lose the use of their legs. only having their heads sticking out so they get too hot and die. that rarely happens in other countries.
A lot of Asian countries dont have cats and dogs as pets as their considered food some get cats and dogs to fatten them up to eat.
when i was younger lots of cats were going missing in the area i lived. turned out it was a chinese takeaway taking them and turning them into chicken curry and selling it.
The police got their just in time cause when ppl found out what theyr were doing they were going to kill the owners as the british hate cruelty to animals. most of us have a 0 tollerance to putting animals to sleep unless their in real pain.
I was in tears for months when i had to get 1 of my cats put to sleep when she was 3 years old as she had liver cancer and was in agony. didnt want to do it but didnt want her to suffer anymore. vet gave her 3 months to live and adviced me to put her to sleep to end her suffering. so walked out and left her their for the vet to end her life as i coulnt handle it.
UK has the best reputation in the world as animals lovers and anti cruelty USA has the worst.
I grew up with foster parents they had 2 dogs and 2 cats. the cats were very fat as they were never allowed out an only allowed in 1 room. I vowed i would never do that to a cat as they were just eating and sleeping and never moved around cause they were bored stiff. It was like they had depression and given up on life.
1 did get out 1 day and climbed over the fence and attacked and killed the doberman next door. poor dog didnt stand a chance. he was a Burmese cat. he spent all is time sitting on the TV no one could get near the TV to change channel as no remotes back then. any one tried it was claws out and scratching like crazy. that was him saying let me out im bored if u dont ill scracth ur eyes out.
If a cat spends a lot of time looking out the window its saying it wants to go out.
Lots of things in the home can kill a cat. household cleaners to wipe down surafces or moping the floor gets on the cats paws they lick it off and their poisoned. it can take years to kill them and they suffer as they cant tell u whats wrong.
another thing really bad for cats and dgs is hard floors like polished wood as they cant get a grip and slide all over the place and they cant stop and can break legs. if u have pets u should only have carpets.
Lots of flowers r toxic to cats as is most human food. Lillies being the worst every part of them can kill a cat just by rubbing against them or breathing in the pollen. it u see ur cat anywhere near a lily even in the same room u have to give it a bath before it has a chance to lick its fur or its poisoned.
There is websites u can look at that show what cats cant be anywhere near. House cats suffer more than outdoor cats with those.
Ive seen american cat food with salt in it which is bad for cats as they have 0 tollerance to salt. Tuna in cat food again deadly to cats cause of the salt and mercury in it. takes years to kill them though. Tuna is not even fit for humans to eat cause of the mercury in it. its 1 of the biggest causes of cancer. right behind cell phones and WiFi. cats being smaller get effected faster than humans do.
@@cliffbird5016 Outdoors generally have a much shorter lifespan than indoor cats
Outdoor cats hunt and kill for sport millions of birds every year and are responsible for the extinction of many song bird species
Outdoor cats are a pest to their neighbors, destroying their yard with fecal/urinary waste, digging, leaving the rotting carcasses of their kills, harassing/harming other pets
Outdoor cats run the risk of being hit by a car, killed by coyotes, killed by humans as pests, dying of poison set out to kill pests, dying of chemicals treating lawns, injuries from non-breakaway collers or just injuries in general
Outdoor cats run the risk of catching a myriad of differing diseases. Rabies, FIV, Feline Influenza that can spread like wildfire through an outdoor/feral population
Outdoor cats breed in excess, causing an overpopulation problem that can't be maintained
Outdoor cats get in fights with each other, leading to injury, infection, death
There are MANY ways to give an indoor cat an enriched and mentally stimulated life without risking their life wondering if they are ever going to come home at the end of the day. Many of the problems you list as being for cats are NOT happening to indoor with owners who actually do their research.
Both of our cats were strays, one of them was infact male. When we first saw him he had several scabs, one of them a very large one on a foreleg. The next time we saw him a month later, he weighed noticably less, his coat was in TERRIBLE condition, and he had still more minor scabs in various places on his body. We took him in. Vet informed us he has FIV which he would have gotten from fighting another cat either over terriroty or the fact he was intact. When he leaves us, at the end of hopefully a long enriched life, he is likely going to die quickly with little we can do other than to end his suffering because his immune system is comprised and ANY illness he gets could end his life prematurely. How is THAT a GOOD life?! He's also our little escape artist on harness. I am NOT going to risk infecting another cat with FIV just to take him outside when he clearly feels safer indoors. If I can find a harness he can't escape from, or get a cat stroller down the line? Then sure, they can have outside time. . .in the meantime they can wait until I get their cattio built and be content with playing with each other and playtime INSIDE where its SAFE.
I agree. Now, I don't understand how declawing cats is still a legal thing in America...?
@@anotherthez7598 Because unfortunately 'education' is severely lacking over here. I seriously don't think most people realize exactly what declawing entails. I'll admit, I didn't when I first considering a cat. . . research quickly told me. . .but we sadly can't convince most people to go beyond the 'omg cute kitten/puppy' idea and actually research the pet they're interested in.
There are steps being made to make it illegal. Hopefully soon those bans will be country wide, for now we can only stress education and hope people actually LISTEN.
I love my cat soooo much he's my precious boy ..
My friend adopted 2 female kittens. We asked the shelter for 2 that get along well together to avoid a stressful situation for them at their new home. Asking the shelter about this goes a long way so they are comfortable and loving with one another.
I have always had animals in my life, wouldn’t want to be without them. They give unconditional Love and affection. They can be trained, they are protective of their ‘family’.
This is by far the most informative cat documentary I've seen, and I've seen a bunch.
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Keeping Cats indoors has extended their lifespans and improved health, but a compromise with a Catio to stimulate their senses and satisfy curiosity is a better compromise. I can’t afford a Catio so I have Bird feeders & Bird houses just outside my windows so they have essentially “Bird tv” that also attracts Squirrels. Some of my Cats have even developed playtime with curious Squirrels that come to the windows knowing the Cats can’t hurt them & learn to play games that stimulate both animals. I’ve lived 67 yrs with Cats & wouldn’t have it any other way. They all have different personalities and temperaments and I have often adopted whole families. Adopting families I’ve found that they maintain lifelong bonds with their siblings/MaMas and develope other bonds with no related Cats, but tend to be closest with their own relatives. I currently have Cats from 3 families. One isn’t related to anyone but is peacekeeper and moves between the others & is revered/loved by all the others. One that is related to 2 others but moves between families freely, and the others stick mostly to their own siblings. I have been rescuing & fostering Cats/Kittens for more than 50 yrs & wouldn’t have it any other way. I also provide food & shelter for neighborhood Cats that aren’t entirely feral, but choose not to be a stable resident of any one home, or ones that get out or are left out by their owners & need shelter/food temporarily. The benefits and pleasure of Cats company is something I find makes my Life worthwhile, especially in my aging yrs.♥️🐈⬛
I just had my older cat die after twenty two years neighbor hood cat moved in just like that really Cool was polite at funeral also gotta love cats
I have 4 cats. They grew up together so they love each other. I have a long haired orange boy, a long haired tabby, a long haired calico/tortoise, and a short haired gray cat. Last year I went through an awful depression and if it hadn't been for my 4 babies I wouldn't be here. They rallied for me, they would lay on me, they would lick my cheeks if I cried, and most of all they would pur so loudly when I was feeling my lowest. It's almost like they had a meeting and said "ok we have to help mom". I used to let them go outside because I lived in the country and they were more safe. Now I live in a neighborhood with a lot of traffic and people. I'd be devastated if one of them ever got hurt. I love them so very much. 💜
My Tortie was sweetest cat I've ever seen.
:( I want them to stay more wild. Earn their Love and company, keep their independence and self-respect. They make humans better
I remember watching this documentary a few years ago, thankfully I have found it again
That was brilliant thank you ❤
He also loves to watch the birds. And doesn’t seem to want to hunt them either.
However, he’s never been face-to-face with the birds, but I grew up with cats too though tht got along with birds too
great documentary! best on CZcams
Cats are very particular about who they pick as friends, but many just love their buddies. Some cats want to be the only cat, others seek out friendships and welcome most cats as friends. I’ve had multiple cats and they are happier and truly love each other. Much better than only one.
Thank you for this informative video.
I adopted a feral cat who was on her own for about 8mo before being turned over to a rescue. It took years! before she warmed up to me (but NO time for her to ingratiate herself with my other cats who were taken aback at first by her friendly overtures). She NEVER wanted to go outside and was especially distressed whenever it rained, even though she was indoors. Eventually she came to me twice a day, every day, for pets. She lived to be 16.
I adopted my cat from a shelter when she was 8. She had been there for months and I couldn’t understand why no one had wanted her. She was the most beautiful animal I had ever seen with taupe and midnight brown stripes on her back, a beige belly with sharply contrasted dark spots and piercing aqua green eyes. I held her once and I knew we had a special bond, despite never having been a cat person per se (I didn’t think cats liked me). She was scared and underweight when I brought her home. I didn’t force affection or even attention from her. I just spoke to her softly, fed her consistently at the same times everyday, and waited patiently with no expectations. She gradually started approaching me and when my husband was in the room (or anyone else), she would nuzzle herself under my arm and peek out. I was her safe space and that was just fine with me. As weeks went by, she would spend less and less time under the bed. She began nuzzling her head on my face, “talking” to me (her meow legit sounds like “hello” ☺️), running to greet me at the back door when I would get home, and sleeping in her safe space under my arm at night. She is now 13 and my family calls her my shadow because she is always by my side. Luna is healthy, happy, and sleeps on my pillow with her face touching mine every night. She hasn’t needed to hide under my arm for a long time but she knows I will always be her safe place. It’s truly a love like no other and I hope everyone gets to be a cats “person” at least once in their lives. ❤
Even the mannerisms of lions, cougars and jaguars are all the same as housecats. If you know cats you can literally come upon a mountain lion and determine in short order whether you were truly in danger or not. The pre-hunting/strike movements are identical. Even lions as long as they're fed are just as sweet as housecats. They only become vicious when hunting because they have to be.
Was getting a little annoyed at the
implied misinformation and bias in this documentary until I remembered it's British made and coming from a country that has some of the most arcane ideas of cat guardian ship that I know of in the English speaking world I... I guess that explaineds t. Not to add the fact that they murder dogs simply for their breed .
PS I am well aware that there are quite a few shelters and people who do not share those views in the British isles , I am talking about the general national attitude towards cats and wether to keep them inside or not and ther bully breed ban.
Purrrfect❤️
Lifelong dog person with a dog family never once had a cat.
Sporadically the neighbours cat would come to our driveway very scared and ran away when we tried to pat him, This happened for about three months. We asked the owners if the cat was okay and they said yes he’s a rescue cat so he’s very cautious and scared.
Fast forward six years he’s been here for five years and sleeps with my every night and the owners say they are completely fine with it as long as he is happy and safe
So the cat pretty much just said
“I live here now”
Great video!
Depuis toute petite j aime les chats je les adores je les aimes beaucoup et je ne changerai pas d avis
My boy his chattering is exactly when he's anticipating a toy coming his way
I make the same exact sound @8:12 to call my cat 😂
Cats can fall on their back tho, but not usually!
I've seen a cat miss a jump and land on their butts a few times. They are normally noticeably embarrassed, quickly make sure no one was looking, and put their ears back if you laugh.
Pour moi, les chats ne sont pas domestiqués mais les chats ont domestiqué les humains pour leur faciliter leur vie de chat, ce sont donc des animaux très intelligents même plus intelligents que les humains puisque les chats sont arrivé à être nourri et gâté alors qu'ils ne font rien pour. Je les adore. Les chats ont la douceur de la soie, le courage du lion et la beauté du diable, ils sont magnifiques et adorables et même adorés