My experience- Extend a finger, cat approaches, and when it goes to sniff, the static buildup discharges into it's nose, pissing him off for all of eternity.
Cats actually respond well to a high-pitched voice, but calm and slow is the way. Intense and "frantic" sounds as well as deep sounds are stressful and threatening to most cats. A soft and calm hello or baby meows works well in my experience. (Combined of course with a relaxed and unimposing body language, many slow blinks and some soft purring)
No, thats wrong. You call the cat by chanting "ksksksksksksks", then you make the universal sign for "cash", and if the cat responds you start petting it while inventing silly names for it.
I like to just stick my face right into those puffy cheeks and kiss that fluffy fur making a big squeaky kiss sound while simultaneously reaching around for a hug -says buzz ...who is recovering fine at home.
Everything you're not supposed to do to a cat dogs give zero fucks about. I could come home, pretend to be a stranger dressed up so he can't tell who I am, chase him around the yard, yell at him, and when I take my hood off he will just look at me like "holy fuck you got me! Hahaha I missed you man. Let's go to the park"
@@Nekotaku_TV Animals are generally pretty strongly aware of where a comparatively massive potential predator's claws and fangs are (which is why smiling is generally considered a threatening gesture to most animals since you're essentially baring your teeth at them from there perspective). In my personal experience, stray animals are generally more nervous when I come from above with my hand in a potentially grabbing/clawing position and less nervous when I present my hand from in front and in a position where at most I could only smack 'em with the back of my knuckles if I suddenly got aggressive.
Does it work with stray cats? There's a stray cat in my neighbourhood and I want to approach him but every time he runs away 😭 I can give him food only if I throw it to him and I'm way distant
He's probably not used to kindness from humans. I once adopted a stray cat but initially had to leave food for him, and allowed him to eat while I'm at a distance. They take time to trust humans, so be patient. :) Oh and you don't have to throw the food towards him (he might think you are throwing it *at* him). Just leave it gently and walk away, giving him some space.
Strays will steer clear but will hang about at a distance if interested enough. Don’t expect strokes or cuddles straightaway, you’ll have to coax it over a time. Do as L Monty suggests above and put some food down and back off. No sudden movements or anything as he’ll be on high alert and watching your every move as he doesn’t trust you yet and will probably bolt if you try to approach him while he’s eating for the first time. It’ll take time, but it varies from cat to cat and how much interaction they’ve ever had with humans. Some simply can’t be won over, often the older ones who have been longer in the wild.
the last thing i would do is point a finger into a cats face, who knows maybe he bites it, i rather curl my finger, so if he bites it, it causes less damage
ok this is strange, i keep hearing things like, look the cat in the eyes and use the slow blink. And now i hear not to look in the eyes. guess every vet, trainer, etc says something different.
So, making eye contact is fine, but use a soft relaxed gaze and blink slowly until the cat responds with the same. You have to read the cat continuously and be patient. If the cat looks tense, extending the length of your blinks may help. Make sure to breathe slowly and relax your body too. Cats read your entire body language. Make yourself soft and gentle and smaller (sitting down or softening your posture). What you DON'T want to do is fix your eyes on theirs and stare.
And then theres me who nods up and make the noise tigers use to greet each other and my cats do it back i get varying success with other peoples cats though so i dont think all cats get it. and if i squat down they gather round.
Never give cats the finger, and don't approach from the front or the top. A slow approach from the side from at least 12 inches away so they can turn their head towards you and the top of your curled fingers. The reason for 12 inches is that cat's vision is blurred up close & they won't be able to focus, so they back up. High pitch is fine if the cat knows you, but a soft gentle voice will go a long way if they don't. Vets are great, but remember almost every cat they see is in pain or sick and doesn't know them...they have reason to be cautious at all times, even with the bestest kitties.
One doesn't simply greet a cat. One must offer a sacrifice and present it to the feet of the cat as an offering in the hope that one will be graced by feline affection.
I think it's pretty much the other way around. A cat in our neighborhood brought a dead mouse and placed it on my sandal. Not quite sure what it means though. Some sort of barter?
My experience- Extend a finger, cat approaches, and when it goes to sniff, the static buildup discharges into it's nose, pissing him off for all of eternity.
@@colebrown8293 Dumbass reaction properly marked in captal letters, thank you.
Yes, my cat hates it and despite my apologies will beat the living daylight out of me.
Thanks for the heads up! There's a cat near our building but he runs away if u raise ur hand or anything
Tried these steps on my 4 month old kitten and she just licks my finger until slowly biting it
"don't use a high-pitch voice"
"ya hungry?"
XD
I mean the cat will interact regardless of pitch when it's hungies
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All the cats I encounter respond nicely to the high pitch “kitty , kitty”.
Maybe it depends on how wild the cat is. If they're familiar with usual positive human contacts (which tipically involve what you do) it's good to go.
The cat's name is Don Juan...how cute!
How did I end up here...🤔
I swear! and i don't even have a cat
TH-cam...😧
You could be a cat and not realise it
Everyone needs a cat to pet sometimes.
Like an evil boss petting his cat in a kids show.
She sure knows how to pet a cat. That guy is on cloud nine.
Cats actually respond well to a high-pitched voice, but calm and slow is the way. Intense and "frantic" sounds as well as deep sounds are stressful and threatening to most cats. A soft and calm hello or baby meows works well in my experience. (Combined of course with a relaxed and unimposing body language, many slow blinks and some soft purring)
ah yes you know better than a vet i'm sure
No, thats wrong. You call the cat by chanting "ksksksksksksks", then you make the universal sign for "cash", and if the cat responds you start petting it while inventing silly names for it.
I'm showing this to my friend who is so mean to my cats she grabs them and holds on so tight that my cats are scared of her.
What a horrible friend 😑
Thank you so much. Your video is super helpful. I am training to become a veterinarian.
TheSwift You need training to become a vegetarian?
@@_--Reaper--_
bruh, The others a job
And the another's a mental sickness
You channel diserves waaaaasy more subs
me here at 3am learning how to properly greet cats
two cute beings in the video
Unrelated but Dr. Cao you're so pretty! ❤️
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@@Bazlightyear007 and incorrect
Thanks.
Love you And ur passion
im mostly interested in the type of people searching for this video.
great tips to tell your pals at the next DNC
I like to just stick my face right into those puffy cheeks and kiss that fluffy fur making a big squeaky kiss sound while simultaneously reaching around for a hug -says buzz ...who is recovering fine at home.
When do I squish it?
my brothers cat greeted me with bouncing forehead into my forehead (when I bend down)
thanks
Everything you're not supposed to do to a cat dogs give zero fucks about. I could come home, pretend to be a stranger dressed up so he can't tell who I am, chase him around the yard, yell at him, and when I take my hood off he will just look at me like "holy fuck you got me! Hahaha I missed you man. Let's go to the park"
Dogs dont like a hand in their faces. Cats do.
Nice icon, weeaboo
Awesome video!!! :D
I never break eye contact with cats
I generally present the top of my fingers, curled so that the nails aren't pointing at the cat so they don't think that I'm threatening them.
They wont be able to notice such a thing...
@@Nekotaku_TV Animals are generally pretty strongly aware of where a comparatively massive potential predator's claws and fangs are (which is why smiling is generally considered a threatening gesture to most animals since you're essentially baring your teeth at them from there perspective).
In my personal experience, stray animals are generally more nervous when I come from above with my hand in a potentially grabbing/clawing position and less nervous when I present my hand from in front and in a position where at most I could only smack 'em with the back of my knuckles if I suddenly got aggressive.
Does it work with stray cats? There's a stray cat in my neighbourhood and I want to approach him but every time he runs away 😭 I can give him food only if I throw it to him and I'm way distant
He's probably not used to kindness from humans. I once adopted a stray cat but initially had to leave food for him, and allowed him to eat while I'm at a distance. They take time to trust humans, so be patient. :) Oh and you don't have to throw the food towards him (he might think you are throwing it *at* him). Just leave it gently and walk away, giving him some space.
Did you try to sit on the ground ?
Strays will steer clear but will hang about at a distance if interested enough. Don’t expect strokes or cuddles straightaway, you’ll have to coax it over a time. Do as L Monty suggests above and put some food down and back off. No sudden movements or anything as he’ll be on high alert and watching your every move as he doesn’t trust you yet and will probably bolt if you try to approach him while he’s eating for the first time. It’ll take time, but it varies from cat to cat and how much interaction they’ve ever had with humans. Some simply can’t be won over, often the older ones who have been longer in the wild.
Found out why cats are always running away
the last thing i would do is point a finger into a cats face, who knows maybe he bites it, i rather curl my finger, so if he bites it, it causes less damage
So you're saying charge the cat with your finger sticking out..
Sounds like a plan.
How to pick up a cat and get her number.
I prefer to use my whole hand so that the cat has a much better idea of who I am and to promote honesty, but sure, a finger can work...
ok this is strange, i keep hearing things like, look the cat in the eyes and use the slow blink.
And now i hear not to look in the eyes.
guess every vet, trainer, etc says something different.
ia opa You may only look them in the eyes if they familiar with you, otherwise you'll seem like a threat
Depends on the scenario.. its not 1 rule for anything and everything. Learn to understand your cat from it’s behaviour then act accordingly.
What is the tittle of the vídeo ?
So, making eye contact is fine, but use a soft relaxed gaze and blink slowly until the cat responds with the same. You have to read the cat continuously and be patient. If the cat looks tense, extending the length of your blinks may help. Make sure to breathe slowly and relax your body too. Cats read your entire body language. Make yourself soft and gentle and smaller (sitting down or softening your posture).
What you DON'T want to do is fix your eyes on theirs and stare.
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I try this with a stray dog now I have four finger.
And then theres me who nods up and make the noise tigers use to greet each other and my cats do it back i get varying success with other peoples cats though so i dont think all cats get it. and if i squat down they gather round.
I see ... I do all the don'ts that's why my cat run away 😢😢
1:02 "use a high-pitched voice" - No that won't work. You have to greet them in their language. I usually just meow at the cat😉
Don't use a LOUD voice when meeting a cat. Many people seem to think cats are half-deaf, and talk way too loud. Cats have very sensitive hearing.
Never give cats the finger, and don't approach from the front or the top. A slow approach from the side from at least 12 inches away so they can turn their head towards you and the top of your curled fingers. The reason for 12 inches is that cat's vision is blurred up close & they won't be able to focus, so they back up. High pitch is fine if the cat knows you, but a soft gentle voice will go a long way if they don't. Vets are great, but remember almost every cat they see is in pain or sick and doesn't know them...they have reason to be cautious at all times, even with the bestest kitties.
You mean "CATS" has it totally wrong? Bending and bowing is not the way to "Properly greet a cat."?
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0:54 DID YOU JUST ASSUME THE CATS GENDER!!!
This lame joke seriously needs to die.
@@mayabc333 Did you just assume (2 years ago) that Izzaboola was joking?!
_“Don’t use high-pitch voice”_
Okay, who in the world use a high-pitch voice to greet cats? Somebody need to confess.
98,9% of all women use the high pitch voice 😅
@@fluseint.1303 Men too lol never met a man who doesn't raises a tone up when they greet my cat
what the actual fuck..
shit i'm not from texas, i guess this video isn't for me
I am sorry but the cat in the beginning is on heat lol
No....just no
Wtf am i doing this when im planning on cat hunting vids 101
.I'm a cat and I'm not approving This
Müll
So basically toddlers do everything wrong when they approach cats.
No wonder cats hate them!
One doesn't simply greet a cat. One must offer a sacrifice and present it to the feet of the cat as an offering in the hope that one will be graced by feline affection.
Who are you that is so wise in the ways of cats? :D
I think it's pretty much the other way around. A cat in our neighborhood brought a dead mouse and placed it on my sandal. Not quite sure what it means though. Some sort of barter?
@@rogersim40 it's a gift. You are the chosen one.
Also: The bite arks on the finger are a great conservation starter.
my cat goes "comfortably numb" - pink Floyd style, when i look her in the eyes, she relaxes AF - might not be common lol
how did i get here...
miguel 14048 you own a car or kitten and don't want it to feel comfortable?
My cat will rip you up when doing any of these things, except me.
"dont use High pitch"
Well,no
*SQUISH* *THAT* *CAT*
If you turn sideways and look away, the cat will typically come up to you.
I learnt this long ago!
0.25 speed- lol
So cute
The cat seems so pissed...
you don't know cats if you think it seems pissed.
umm no nah im joking xd
umm no dont be so triggered
high pitch voices annoy me so i'm glad i don't do that. yeah ,no one wants to sounfd like Sally Fields. yuk!
No idea why I'm watching this. I don't even like cats
T S That's what cats do best. They mystify you.
I don't even own a cat