Everything You Need for Your Cat | 10 Cat Essentials for New Guardians
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- So you just adopted a new feline family member? Congratulations! But before you even bring him home, go out now and get these essential items!
00:00 Welcome
01:54 1. Basecamp
02:49 2. Non-plastic bowls
03:57 3. Litter boxes
06:13 4. Cat food
06:55 5. Scent soakers
09:56 6. Cat toys
11:22 7. Cat Proofing
11:47 8. Cat carriers
12:53 9. I.D. Supplies
13:33 10. Cat grooming
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I've just been aggressively adopted by an outdoor stray. He keeps trying to get into my house, so I can't help but be amazed at the timing of this video. I think this might be a sign.
Embrace your fate, you already know if a cat chooses you, there's absolutely nothing you can do 😉 🐱
This just happened to my son and I this past Thursday. I never thought I’d have a cat in the family but here we are.
@@tbrown2980 It's surreal, isn't it?
One of my cats came into my house, slept on my bed and never left! It’s fate I guess and now I feel honored 😻
@@luvondarox It really is! To see him strut around the house as if he’s always been here. I love him already.
I ran a half marathon in an ice storm. I got home so tired and cold I was in tears. I pulled off all of my wet clothes and curled up in a blanket and shivered so hard it hurt. I couldn’t stop shivering. But then, my brand new rescue cat who still didn’t 100% trust me jumped up and curled herself up behind my knees and purred until I was toasty warm and fell right to sleep. After a three hour nap she was still there - warm and purring. She will always be the cat that saved my life.
Awww 🥺💖💕
So sweet!!
I would've just taken a hot shower but hey you do you
@@seanmurphy2365 Warmth by cat is 1000% cuter
@@seanmurphy2365 😂😂
I was 27 years old when my Husband brought home a kitty for a present for me. I had no idea how to take care of a cat. I called my Mom in a panic. I think she laid it out real simple for me. She told me a cat has to eat just like you do, so you supply the food. It comes out the other end just like it does for you so you need to supply the toilet. Then just love it, and you will both teach each other as time goes on, pay attention. That got me by when there was no internet to refer to. We taught each other. I must have done something right because my first cat lived to be 20 years old. My second cat lived to be 22 years old. I am now on my 5th cat. 43 years of cats and counting. Yes, I am old now but have set things in place so that when I die she will not go to a shelter. They have taught me a lot in all those years, but the most important thing they taught me was love. I have cremated all of my cats when they died and had nice boxes made for them. When I die, I have asked my Granddaughter to place them in my coffin. I'm taking them with me. Laugh if you will but I love my cats. They are better than people for the most part. Until that day comes, they await my arrival at the rainbow bridge.
Your mum was right. I’m also good friends with my cat. Have u ever looked into islam, it has a nice ending once we die ♥️
I agree. My cat is my companion. He's only 7 months old. He keeps me entertained
Oh bless your heart ❤️ most people would not take their cats ashes with them, I quite like this concept
this is so cute i teared up on that last sentence :( you are such a good cat owner even though you're a stranger i just know you're a really good person please continue to live healthy and life to the fullest!
I made it to "...the most important thing they taught me was love." before the tears came😿 😻
My best advice to a new cat owner is don't assume your cat doesn't like a certain toy or thing you've bought them just because they don't play with it or seem interested in it within the first few weeks of adoption. My cat Venus was super loving and adjusted to our apartment within just a few hours after we adopted her, but she had zero interests in the toys we got her. She just want to be petted and cuddled. Then one day she just decided she liked the toys and wanted to play with them. I just kept showing them to her each day and tried playing with different things for about five minutes each so she didn't get bored or annoyed. You just have to give them time to adjust to everything and let them do things in their own time. Once they realize you are their human and this is their home and THEIR toys, they will start to come out of their shell more.
that reminds me, I thought my cats had lost interest in one of their toys, turns out they were playing with it at night.
Me, a 23 year old with 4 cats, who's only been without cats for like 4 years of my life: *watches intently*
There is always room to improve, that’s why I watch!
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Same!
Same here always had a cat growing up and even as an adult but I also am watching this to make sure I'm doing it right
Hear, hear... *furiously takes notes*
Galaxy “All cats should be brushed”
Me: *looks at my sphynx*
In your case----wiped with a cloth vs a brush. But still needs to be done. LOL
Of my cats Oskar with the long thick hair really needs regular brushing. And he's willing to knife you if you do it. I can do the top sides while he's eating, if he's hungry enough. But the undersides are surrounded with sharp things.
😄
@@lynnmartz8739 Funny :D
Maybe he'd prefer a different brush?
Your rich
My late cat was a vertical scratcher, he had the door of our shed torn to bits so I nailed a fresh row of wooden planks to it every month or so and he'd get super excited every time fresh wood went on! His tail would go all fluffy when he'd rake his claws down it! He was such a good man, he never ever scratched the furniture in the house. I miss him so 😭
im a child, not overly experienced- but i have volunteered at shelters, and have several cats!
and what i found out is some cats (not all. some dont care) like their food dishes a bit more shallow, so their whiskers dont bend when they try and eat.
That is very helpful actually. I've only ever had a handful of cats in my life and adopting one soon so this could be top importance for all I know.
Darkshizumaru some cats don’t mind! Also a lot of cats are bad at drinking enough water so it’s always good to provide more wet food then kibble. But find out what your kitty prefers! One of mine sticks his head all the way down, the other won’t go past the rim. Its fun to find out what your cat prefers, it’s like a little scavenger hunt!! :)
Yes. That makes sense. My daughter's cat was getting finicky about her steel bowl. (A good 1) so I didn't know what to do. Its my 1st cat. We found her a wide, low sided bowl and no trouble since. I wished I'd thought to check out cat channels earlier. All's well, it worked out for us. Thanks for putting your idea out for others. Blessings
That's true 👍 great advice thanks for thinking of it and putting it up here 😊
Great tip
My cats and I have a bedtime routine every night. First, we play for 20 minutes or so. Then, we head upstairs to bed, for a brushing first, then some treats, then bedtime snuggles. My cats actually know where to go when I tell them it’s bedtime. And, they also get antsy when its a little later than normal and I am still downstairs. We’ve been doing this for almost three years, since the day I rescued them and brought them home. They are both special needs, so it took a while longer for them to warm up to me, but I kept at it, and now, three years later, it is our bedtime ritual. I think it has not only helped to reinforce the fact that I will never hurt them or leave them, and it has just brought us closer together overall. Plus, its the best part of my day every single day!
brush and then treats?
how did you make them learn that this is bedtime?
That’s so sweet 😇
@@aizadoescalligraphy I think he/she meant brushing hair/fur
That is so awesome! Like kids! And yes, cats can totally tell time and love their routines. I got an elderly cat from my grandma’s house a few months ago and while I have a terrible sleep schedule, it seems my grandma goes to bed at 10pm and wakes up at 6:30am, because that is when the cat tries to physically herd me to bed (she grew up w/a mini Aussie & thinks she’s a dog), and when she meows louder and louder, closer and closer to my face, to wake me up in the morning. If I’m stubborn, she’ll keep going (off and on) until I finally get up, even if it’s not until noon. 🤦🏼♀️ At that point, we’re both frustrated. Smh.
This is a great list. I once got a stray kitten as a gift in college. I didn't want a cat, but it had no place else to go. I was so poor, I could barely get anything for it. I used an old plastic bin as a litter box and went outside and got some dirt for it. Later on I found sand in various places for free. I put old newspapers on the bottom as a liner.
We put an old board under a window using some shelf hangers. And put an old towel on that. He loved to sit there because it was over our steam heating.
We eventually got a little harness to take our cat for a walk outside. Back then, this was considered very unusual. He wanted to go outside so badly, I just had to get him used to a leash.
I just wanted to say that, even though cats should have all these things, they don't have to be new or expensive. You can even make a lot of these things.
If you give a stray cat shelter, you are saving its life.
Eventually, my cat went to a better home than I could give it.
Bless your heart!!
I have become an evangelist for Sustainably Yours litter! NO sticking between toes. Falls away like clean beach sand. No licking clay litter bits to gum up cat innerds.
I did put a thumb up. I still think that it is a sad ending.
You did what was best for the cat, I guess!
My dog was abused by man she wary of strange man🐕
Best ur heart for takin care of that baby they will forever be greatful
Watching this made me realize just how un-picky my cat is, he'll eat anything, scratch on any pad I get him, he'll play with anything and he doesn't care at all about his litter box, he'll go in any box I get him scent or not, cover or not, liner or not. He's never scratched where he isn't supposed to from day one, nor has he ever gone outside the litter box, has never been violent or scratched ever. He's got a bin of toys, but his favourite is literally a ball I got from the dollar store and he just plays fetch all day with it. I didn't even know half this stuff existed until I watched this, he's so chill that I've never really had to worry about any of this lmao
what breed is your cat?
@@dilan4467 He's just a black domestic shorthair
My fiancé taped together a bunch of cardboard boxes and made short tunnels and look/ paw holes. It’s about 2 feet high at its tallest. Our kitten LOVES it! No need to spend lots of money for lots of fun 😻. Thanks for all you do for our kitties!
I love this. This could even be a project to do with my nanny kid and cheap and disposable!!
paper mache is cheep
me: has cats for years... volunteers at shelter with cats and kittens... read 2 of Jackson’s books.
also me: enthusiastically watching this video.
same😁
unpopular opinion: the couch is the best scratching post. I have a small tree but the couch is where we spend most time with the cats so I feel like they should be allowed to scratch it as it makes them feel at home ☺️
Same!!! I feel like I learn more with his videos tho
@@jadeauburn9220 That's why you put a post against the couch or strips. Compromises rather than letting them ruin it.
We adopted two cats from Greece but we live in The Netherlands. Guys, adopt, don't shop! The warmth you get from adopted cats, wether it is in a shelter near your city or like us overseas is something you can't put into words. I love them both, I spoil them both and man, I get so much love back from them! Love my fur babies
Sorry for questioning, but why did you need to "import" the adopted cat?
@@tonia1236 No need to say sorry, it is a good question! We went to Greece on holiday, and the stray cats who live there were so cute and loveable, we wanted to adopt them all!! Once we got home, I searched for shelters who adopted those cats and we wanted to give them their forever home. So thats the reason. Again, no hard feelings! Thanks for asking!
You are a true cat warrior. Once the Coronavirus situation has settled down, I think that people looking to adopt from overseas should seriously consider rescuing cats from the Asian meat trade. I know it's not glamorous or fun, but after watching a number of videos about this topic, I was heartbroken. These poor little creatures are poorly fed, get little or no water, no vet care, are kept stuffed in cages on top of each other, and are handled in a very rough manner as if they were inanimate objects instead of lovable living things. And that's before these cages with huge numbers of cats are transported hundreds of miles to wherever it is they kill them for human consumption. I think they go to open air markets where restaurant owners buy them to be killed on site. The weather in these countries is often very hot and humid, so some of them die in transit from lack of food, dehydration, physical injuries, and exhaustion. They are a lot luckier than the ones who survive, but are tortured to death by heartless traders and restaurant owners. I won't go into what they do, as it's too heartbraking.
Some of the cats are strays, but many are stolen from loving owners. The supply chain and methods vary from place to place, but from what I read, the trades exist in China, South Korea, and Vietnam. I think there are also some in Thairland and Indonesia.
While there are a number of great people trying to help, most of them are focused on the dogs, who go through the same things. So I'd really like to see Jackson's team undertake some form of rescue project to save the cats, as there seem to be very few people helping them for some reason.
Please accept my apologies for taking the fun and excitement out of adopting cats, but I felt I needed to bring this issue to your attention. I'm thankful to be living in Australia, where my cat will always be safe from those heartless psychopaths. While I understand that humans eat meat, I don't understand the inhumane treatment and torture.
@@mariskings understood! Thanks for answering! :) I adopted my little girl right next to my home. I'm from Brazil, so when I read your comment I was thinking: aren't there any foster cats in Netherlands?
@@tonia1236 I’m from the Netherlands too and I can confirm that there aren’t that many adoptable cats in shelters here (except for kitten season, but they usually go into foster care).
We have two dogs! And one day we opened our door to let them go outside and a freaking small black cat walked up the porch, came into our house, and went up on a shelf and started rolling around, got comfy and looked at us purring!!!!! She adopted us and know I have to figure out everything I can about loving this cute thing that stole our dog loving hearts!
I just found a 6 week old cat in a trash can on a really warm day. He barely meowd, but I picked him up, and brought him home. I put down some water and he immediately started drinking. I took him to the vet, cheked his health, thaks God it was OK . I've never been a cat person, but after I saved his life, he was such a cutie. So we fall in love with each other. Now, he learned how to sit, stay and if I call him, he come. He is very clever and I would do anything for him. Thanks for your videos, they helped a lot at the beggining!
Thank you for being such a saint in saving that kitty!! I'd have done the same
1: a forehead kiss
2: a forehead kiss
3: a kiss on the forehead
4: a ki
He died mid comment cause he didnt hive his cat forehead kisses, this is a warning.
@@friedpotato6846 AHAHHAHAHAHAA
My cat will bring me his "fishing pole" toy to me, drop it at my feet and yell at me to play with him
I would often find one on the hallway outside the bedroom when it was last in the living or family room. He was clearly leaving me a message. He could just never figure out how to get it into the bedroom or it probably would have been on the bed wit him. Oh yeah, he can open doors but only levered ones. I have had to change a few levers to round knobs.
We have a cat that plays fetch, though he'll bring the fishing pole and scream at you to throw it. Sometimes he'll play with the fishing pole when he brings it, but he mostly wants to throw it.
That's beautiful
Sometimes cats act like dogs
@@rsoliman856 maybe it's dogs who act like cats 🤔
Thanks for all the great advice and for always sharing it with love.
I automatically adore this man and what he does i came across stuff about him on tumblr a million years ago and what he does is so important. Im so glad we are turning this generation to respect their pets. I'm not treating my pet as a kid specifically I'm treating it as a LIVING THING with a consciousness and FEELINGS
Haha!!! You said "rewind" the video... As a guy who grew up in the 90s, I remember... "Be Kind, Please Rewind" on all the VHS rentals... Ah, good times! 📼📼📼
I forgot about that! Thanks for the trip down memory lane!
remember the creepy brrrr sound it would make when a movie finished, I remember leaning off my bunkbed ladder just to turn it off cause I was scared of the monsters getting my feet lmao
@@mttbranddog5499 I do remember that sound! Lol! Wow.... I'm feeling so nostalgic now... 📼📼📼🤗💙
Haha yes! Check out the last blockbuster doc on Netflix!
Aww man you just took me back.. good times in deed
Ummm my neighbor was throwing their cat trees out so I ... stole them
ain't no shame in that. Reduce, re-use, recycle! Just make sure to completely de-odorize and clean. You never know what might be living on that tree, and the scent of a foreign cat on it might make your cat family a little nutty!
You can recover them to, to re-do the sisal, if you live in the UK, Screwfix do sisal rope, which works ell, and the carpet runners from Wilko work well, for the bases, I've recovered alot of bases, for my own and my local rehoming centre, I used spray carpet adhesive, stick it over the base, and trim about 2inch larger fold over and then use small tacks (shorted then the thickness of the base) you can even screw little rubber feet, on the bas. For the sisal, I strip off the old, do this straight over a binbag, and I use double sided carpet tape laid lengthwise along the tube. and wear gloves, and lay the sisal on, I tie a knot in the end, and screw this into the tube. For cutting both the sisal and the carpet runner, I use the scissors I got from my St John first aid course, £1 as they are really tough and can get a good neat edge on the corner of the base. If the plush platforms look a bit rough you can either recover with fur fabric, or steam and hoover, and if necessary make a blanket to cover it. enjoy x
@@carolineowen7846 Wow, what great info! I enjoy making stuff for my boy and just bought a roll of green sisal and have been thinking of safe ways to attach it. It all started because he loves cardboard boxes more than store bought stuff so I started strengthening and adapting them for him. Thanks for the tips.
Commandeered. You commandeered them.
It's free real estate
I adopted my boy last year. He has defo saved me as much as I him! He helped me through quarantine and gives me a reason to keep going each day ☺️
I'm getting a kitten in October and I couldn't be more excited, I've wanted a cat since I was 5 ^-^
same! i had one when i was 5 or 4 but the cat was SO mean it scratched literally everyone no matter what and was so naughty 😂
I don't know u but im really happy for u :)
Me TOOOOOOOO
Why are all of us getting cats in october
Did you get it?
I really respect he has a good recommendation for kittens. I respect people who can say "You know what, I'm not the expert here, but I know exactly who you should know." And encouraging information to spread and helping out another channel is overall really great. Good job man
10:07
"Cat with your cat"
Reject humanity. Become a cat.
Roger that. 🐱
I know what you mean!
The more people I meet the more I love my cat!
Sounds like a plan.🧑➡️🐱
A good plan 🤦♀️➡️🐱
Good idea 👍
I’m a SUPER experienced cat Mammy. I still watched, and I approve this message!!! 😻
I have had cats for yrs. My (15yrs) baby passed
6 mons. Been finding cat toys everywhere. I 'm begin to think one of us had/has a hoarding problem, due to the amount of cat toys I have found. But One can never have enough.
Getting 2 kitties, not soon enough!
May the purr be with U!
This is a great checklist. I think cats have different personalities, just like humans have different personalities. As a blind person I personally like the backpack style cat carriers. Because when you’re blind you already have one hand tied up with your cane or guide dog so having that backpack carrier can really free up your hands. I also think a collar with a bell is a great idea so you can hear where they are. Especially with kittens because they have a way of getting into everything.
you are so right and alot of people don't understand all cats are different my cat is not a cuddler doesn't like to be held but knows when I am sad or anxious! he will sit at my feet and purr just watching me! no regrets on getting a cat! nice comment
Yes, i know the bell or even collars are a bit controversial, but it depends on situations! I have one cat that grew up wearing collars with bells. When I get her a new one she chirps and when she doesn't have a bell she gets a bit fussy. My other cat? Hates them.
In your case the bell is a solution to a problem! So there's cats that hate them, like them or need them.
Bells might be intended for outdoor cats. The sound of a cat bell warns potential prey, spoiling the hunt.
I have a bell on my kitten’s collar because he blends into his surroundings when it gets dark, and I want to know where he is so that I don’t accidentally step on him
@@DFloyd84 cats shouldn't be outdoors in unenclosed environments and bells don't help would-be-prey. cats with a bell and those without one catch the same number of animals.
I'd also add a visit to the vet. I'm shocked at how many people adopt out or sell or give away sick kitties and puppies... the vet should be the stop you make on your way home from getting the cat.
Another reason to use a shelter. One of the first things a decent shelter does is examine all incoming animals.
@@toriless as someone that works in a shelter, I would still 100% recommend taking a shelter cat to the vet. The stress from the change to a house can give cats URI symptoms and a shelter won't test for things that a cat isn't showing symptoms of, but a vet might recommend a Felv test or a herpes test (especially if the cat has chronic URIs). Plus, it's always important to get established with a vet before you actually need the vet. The vet will be less help if they've never seen your cat before.
Take the cat/kitten to the vet _before_ you commit to the adoption. A sick kitty may be fine to adopt but if s/he needs more care than you can provide, you need to know that. Getting rejected because of an unknown physical problem just damages the cat emotionally and delays adoption by a real forever family
@Frostykatkit that's exactly what happened to mine. I adopted her from an independent place that rehomes abandoned cats, she had a vet visit before I got her, all her vaccinations were up to date then she died from FIP/feline corona virus not long after I got her. Nobody picked up that she had it until it was too late.
Agreed! Always take your cat to the vet asap!
Omg wish I had seen this a year and a half ago! Thank you for being so detailed and thorough and actually caring about cats. I’m so sick of hearing ‘it’s a cat can’t you just leave it food and water for a week? They like to be alone’ ughh
Found him at my front door every morning, found out he was sleeping under my garden hut.. It's more like he adopted me!! He's now the family favourite!!
I was chosen lovingly by a beautiful brown tabby kitten at a rescue 2 weeks ago! It was on the 17th to be exact and your videos have helped me immensely. I’m a brand new cat daddy, as I mentioned, she picked me. Saw me, stretched her tiny pay through the bars and began these long adorable meows at me. I couldn’t resist and 2 hours later a trip to a pet store with a friend found me bringing home the most beautiful little soul. She is so sweet and loving and we’re so fortunate to have people like you who kindly show us how to be better parents. Thanks so much for all you give!
Best advice cat daddy has given, and I took: two cats is half the work as one. So true I adopted two brother kittens and everyday I'm so thankful I did! Plus it's twice the cuteness!!
Well lucky me. I have just adopted a beautiful Bengal kitten today and so far she is very playful and loves to be picked up on day 1. I live in 2 houses and move between them every week (1 house has another kitten named coffee, while the other house has 2 small dogs). My lovely bengal now named Ashley doesn't get along super well with the dogs but im sure that they will grow to be family soon, after all its still day 1. Ashley has a cat tree the size of me and loves it so far. Im a little worried about the long road trip between houses (30 min-1hour long) but im hopeful. Ashley is only a few weeks old and is already more energetic then my whole family combined and she ADORES anything that even remotely looks like a bird. So far in the first house we have stainless steel food amd water bowels, cat tree (with scratching post on it and a hammock and a small bed and mini house), 1 good toy, litter box (trying on getting more), and a cat carrier thats big enough for her bowels and her. Is there anything else i should be getting or doing for her to warm up to other pets? And is there anything we should be getting for her to enjoy car rides. When bringing home Ashley she cried the whole ride so i am hoping to find a good way to make car rides a treat. Ashley has already gotten pretty good at being around people and actively looks for attention and love.
@@carlinataylor93 she's 2 weeks old. Maybe more time with mama. How does a 2 week old climb a tree? Just wondering. 1st trip and she cried. She's probably so tiny you could have put her in your lap or next to your leg/hip area. Made her all warm and snuggly. I sure hope things went well.
I'm gonna get my first cat soon when me and my mom get a house! I'm super excited to get my first kitty!!
Update: I GOT HIM!!! I got a Maine Coon mix named Oatmeal from my local rescue shelter!!
Please don't forget the microship in case he gets lost. This is very important for an outdoorcat! And a cat insurrance, this is not expensive every month, but it can get very expensive if he has an accident or gets sick.
@@calimero600which cat insurance do you recommend? I live in ct
Ichabod came from a friend of mine who had said he had all his shots and dewormer - but he was very thin and lethargic, which I had never seen in a kitten even in the ones that I just played with with friends of mine. I had made him an appointment with the vet for a check-up anyway but ended up moving it to the same day I got him. I'm glad I did, because it turned out that he hadn't been dewormed at all, and was in fact filled with parasites to the point where he wasn't getting nutrition. We got him on meds and turned him around, thankfully, but! Even if you get a kitten from a friend, always book a visit for a vet as soon as possible. It's a great start to the adoption process to just make sure you get off on the right foot with your new friend, and to make sure you establish a relationship with their vet. And you never know what might have been missed otherwise.
New cat arrives tomorrow. Fate.
Congrats!!😻
Congrats on being a cat parent. Peace, love and happiness.
spill the tea
Congrats
Klara • LOL
Yesterday I adopted a wee girl , only a year old and this is her 3rd and FINAL home . The 1st home , their baby was too rough , 2nd - the woman was constantly "chasing" her and became a terrified wreck . I like to think that her new home has a more calming vibe where she is allowed to have that peace and quiet she wants and an understanding . I can already see her posture being more confident and now (due to the urgency of adopting her) it's time to Galaxyfy our home . I can't wait to build her highway ! Thank you for your advice Jackson x
Just wondering did you name her goldilocks? Isn't that the fairy tale of to soft, to hard, just love? (just right) congrats. My daughter and I got a place. I have always had dogs, currently have a 13yr yorkie. She has a 6 month old kitten. I've never had a cat. I was so worried that they wouldnt get along. They are doing very well, my dog is still trying to be a bit bossy over me, but the kitty is just so calm, never hurts her and I adore her. She almost a year old now and the family, all of us are great. Was so nice to hear your story and of your rescue. Blessings
Poor baby why was the woman chasing her?!?
@@anitacrumbly some people think that pets are just toys that they can neglect whenever they want and use whenever they want. it's kinda sad tbh.
God a grown woman should have known better
Random question, do you recommend a combo of wet food and dry food?
I was never allowed to have a pet growing up. I finally decided to adopt my sweet Teddy and he set me on the course for decreased anxiety and a happy health life. I’m so thankful for your channel for a new cat owner like myself who wants to give me sweet boy the best ❤❤❤
Thank you Jackson! I used to watch your tv show as a child and back then it helped me to overcome my fear of cats a lot. And now, even tho I'm a dog person, me&my flatmates are preparing to adopt a cat in few months. So obviously I'm looking for as many educational resources as possible so I can make my very first own cat the happiest one!
My kitten almost a cat is like my own daughter, I treat animal like part of the family.
I'm picking up my first cat from the local shelter this Sunday, and I am so excited!
She started out as a stray that was terrified of humans, to a point where the shelter would've put her down. But then my twin (who's a trainee there), got through to her _the day before they'd have her put down!_ And now she get's to be my first kitty.
How's she doing now??
@@MugWitch I'm getting a new kitten soon can't wait the cat I have now it gonna be a big brother 😅
How is she doing(since it's one year later haha)?
A few more tips:
- get a more “plate-shaped” food bowl for your cats to avoid whisker fatigue.
- if u get them young introduce them to AS MUCH AS U POSSIBLY CAN to get them used to things straight away. Touching paws, looking at teeth, having strangers pet them, vacum, music, being picked up, loud sneezes (looking at u dad) etc.
- when u feed them or give them treats repeat their name constantly as u do so. U teach them their name like this and to respond when u call it.
- don’t feed them when you’re cooking/eating.
- for small kittens keep the toilet lids closed and make sure to plug up holes they can disappear into (dishwashers, pipes, drains etc.)
- give them a place to hide (cat box/bed/carrier and never force them out of that space or put ur hands in. Let them feel like nothing (not even u) can get to them there. (But make sure u can get to them in an emergency). So when they get scared and hide u know where to find them. This saved my cats when there was a fire in my building cos I knew exactly where to find them and how to get them out.
- play with them before bed time so u can get some sleep and they don’t wake u up.
- keep strings and small things they can swallow out of reach. They will swallow them. If your cat DOES swallow a string NEVER pull it out. Call a vet, u can hurt them.
- there are little plugs u can get which releases a calming scent in the house, this helps cats with anxiety and could help them adjust to ur home. (Make sure to plug it in a few days before they arrive).
♥️ enjoy ur sweet bean.
My wife and I are trying to get our first cat, so just wanted to thank you for all the tips (and all of your other videos which I've been watching religiously)
'You just found one *a cat* on the street
You know me so well Jackson
Exactly, thats how I got my cat... and my foster cats and kittens lol
@@raven7835 same, one of mine was feral in a boiler shed being rejected by mum, one was living by my bins older without a chip or collar. When it rained i knew i had to take him in from the storm.
or one just jumps through the window and sits on your bed.
That's how I found my cat as well!
Just got our shelter kitty today. She was there for 2 years, and now she has a forever home. ❤
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Please don't forget to be patient with her. It will take some time for her to get used to the new environment! I'm sure You will find nice advices at Jackson's channel! 👌
how is the kitty doing
I've got a stray cat that's the sweetest. I've never met a cat anything like her.
About a month of keeping her, we realized she was pregnant.
Now she's in the corner of my room with 5 kittens. They're already 1 week old and I figured I should prepare.
I love talking cat all day everyday..they surprise me, teach me and I love learning about them every minute of everyday
Find a really got veterinarian who knows cats well. Keep up with all their shots and care.
a vet! good one. thx!
A lot of vets discourage some shots.
*good
Yes!! The number of times we’ve been to a vet that basically assumes cats are just small dogs is ridiculous. Especially nutrition-wise.
RAW FOOD! Not only is it the best for your cat (as long as it is actually formulated for cats) it also has awesome benefits like smaller, nearly-stinkless poop and a shinier, softer coat.
I have had cats for almost all my life, but you never stop learning
Thank you Jackson!! My girls' mojo is my priority!! Love to see them happy and safe.
Really appreciate this well put together resource. I always thought I was a dog person, but recently had several encounters with cats that made me start thinking about adopting a cat. This was super useful.
Kitten Lady & Jackson G are your kitty professors at CatifyYourHomes U...I only listen to them👏🏼👩🏼🎓👨🏻🎓🐈
As long as you also listen to your cat ;)
@@inkynewt Yeah, okay🐈✌🏼
Kitten Mama and Cat Daddy!
I just adopted two black 3 month old kittens. I’ve had them about a month now and I absolutely love it. They get along with my sisters dog and my senior cat pretty well 💀
cool
why the skull emoji lol
Thank you for all your kitty based knowledge! My husband and I were found and chosen by two adorable teeny tiny kittens in our mobile community. They ran out from under a car in a driveway up to us on our nightly walk. We asked the people there and multiple other homes, no one claimed them. They are such sweet babies, they already knew how to use a litter box, and they are very clean and lovey. We think someone dumped them here who couldn’t find homes for the last two in a litter. We never thought we would have pets, but these little girls are our precious babies now, and you are going to be our kitty yoda! I’m going to go check out the kitten info now.
I always thought dry food was supposed to be the best thing for them. So much for me to learn.
Who rescued who indeed.
The kitten lady is really awesome. She knows her stuff
the non-materialistic list: time, love and patience
You are right! I bought my first kitten from a breeder & he came too me sick as can be at only 2 months! He got his last round of shots recently & the vet said he looks like a completely different kitty boy....she said he must have gotten alot of love! I almost cried!
I agree that asking for a lot of the same item at once seems a bit much, but i think all of the listed items are actually necessary and beneficial. You want to make sure your cats are living the best life they can, right?
It's funny cuz I've always been a dog person until my sister adopted a kitten and he picked me as his person. Nearly 3 years later she's moved out and I now have a giant cat. Lol. But I sleep walk and he's saved me several times from hurting myself during those episodes.
Thanks for the great tips. We pick up our new black male kitten, Jett tomorrow and can't wait!!! I lost my beautiful girl Tortie last October and wasn't sure about another one....He just came into out lives at the right time and he will be one well looked after loved kitty 😍❤❤❤
We have applied to rescue a cat/kitten and have been doing so much research on preparing for our new family member! This video was super helpful and that little bit more informative than other videos I have seen!
The most important thing a cat needs is Love and respect from their human
You and kitten lady honestly saved my kittens life. She was super tiny and after the first day I noticed her acting very lethargic and cuddly (which was weird because she was not cool with my family yet). She also started sneezing. My initial want was to get a neonatal kitten but we got her instead. So I had already done a lot of research. I saw her getting worse and started asking my mom to take her to the vet. She said she would be fine but my gut told me to keep asking. So my sister and I did a bit of research and got worried because she wasn’t getting better at all. My sister and I started bother my mom until she caved and took the cat to the vet. She had a bad upper respiratory infection and had a bad reaction to the medications. Even before I got her I watched your channel to make sure to be as prepared as possible. And the video on warning signs gave me the push to advocate for my cat.
Thank you 💛
The kitten lady was my first go-to when I found 3 kittens under a wheelbarrow in my backyard. You were my second source of information. My little boys are almost 4 months old now and have been a real pleasure. Thanks to both of you ❤️👍👵
Thank you! I'm really thinking about adopting a cat, but I grew up with dogs and don't know much about cats, so my first step is making a bit of research and I came across your channel. This video is so good, short, clear, I'm less scared of doing something wrong, because now I feel like I know the basics.
My two rescues love their 3 way tunnel. At one end there is a hanging toy, but they just seem to love that tunnel, playing together in the tunnel, making the crunchy sound the tunnel makes. I would recommend a tunnel to anyone.
We just got a tunnel exactly like you're describing. My boys love it and like to flip it over on each other, too 🤣
Yes! My cats love it too. They broke the dangling toy but, love running through the tunnels.
My cats love a tunnel too. They don’t like the kind that makes the crunchy sounds and that’s the kind that I see everywhere. I ordered one of Jackson’s tunnels and they spend hours in it
I had to find a special tunnel on amazon to fit my 18 lb cat, sorry Jackson your tunnel was just not wide enough.
Kathleen Klein I didn’t know Jackson had cat tunnels so, like you I got one on Amazon.
Getting our rescue cat in 4 days!! Perfect timing 😉 can't wait for her to start the rest of her life with us ❤️ CAN'T WAIT TO SHOWER HER WITH LOVE!! (yes I know that she will need time to acclimate. I'll be there for her when she is ready ☺️)
Yay!!! Congratulations!!! May you have many, many happy years together! 😻🥳🎈🎉🎊
Awww. Congratulations!!! 🎉🎊 Thank you for giving her a good loving home!!! 💓💕💖
Congratulations, that’s really exciting! Hope you and your new buddy have an easy transition and many happy years ahead! 💖
Congratulations! 😻
Thank you! Purinka is almost 14 years jung, I'm quite a good can opener but you Jackson can always make me closer to my beloved Purinka. 😸🥰
We just rescued a cat today. She was living under my grandpa's car. He the sweetest thing. She's so affectionate and thoughtful and smart. She's the perfect kitty
We live on a boat (37 feet, not huge, but not teeny either) and the VERY FIRST thing I noticed was the big giant, wide shelf type area right under the inside widows inside the cabin/living area. It would be comparable to the dashboard in your car. And I immediately knew just how much my 3 kitties were going to LOVE sleeping up there in the sunlight, and they do! I put a cat bed up there and also a small, folded blanket, but of course they often prefer to lie on top of our large map book and navigation charts, which we also store up there. But they really, REALLY dig it! It’s almost as if a cat himself, designed that particular area for his own enjoyment! 🥰
I saved some money and thought, I'll do my cat something really really good and bought a cat tree worth 300€.
He is 4 years now. Damn, how the time ran!
Those scratching poles are really really thick. It has a very cool sleeping spot above everything where he can observe everything in the room perfectly and feel like on top of the world and a basket where he can hop in and chill, which he really does.
Took him a few days to actually try those things out, but once he started to do that, I was sooooooo happy. There is no better feeling than you observing your cat accepting the things you give them and actually use them!
My mom also got me a new water fountain for him. I wanted to get a new one, but I didn't even ask my mom, somehow she just knew. I swear, this was one of the best gifts ever and it wasn't even for me, but yet I felt so much joy.
Oh Jackson, I tried to trim his claws, really. I can touch his paw and everything, but him and me just don't like forcing all this. I came to the point of acceptance. It's ok. He used to scratch me a lot when we were playing. Of course, not on purpose, but nowadays he learned, it hurts me and therefore he doesn't use them really on me and when it comes to playing time, as you said, I don't use my hands or something. Toys with sticks and whatever, no sweat, no problems. If he scratches me by accident, which can happen every now and then, I can't get too mad at it, as he starts running off and tell me that way, he didn't do it on purpose. Aside oof that, it seems like my cat is doing just fine.
Letting me sleep, go to bed with me actually, only start to do cat things when he notices that I wake up, cuddling, eating wet und sometimes dry food (more like a snack, the main meals are wet food twice a day at the same time) and yea. Thanks for reading. Superb video.
Use treat after, I do it once a month and they get one treat per front claw. It creates a great association. You know, a bunch of YES and JG would call them. Since it is only once a month and they only thing they get treats for even this generous amount is not too much.
Jackson, thank you ever so much for your advice!!! My adopted cat came home 3 days ago and first she was hiding in her own chosen base camp, I have cat fountain, cat tree on the way, she is very slowly getting her bearings. Tonight though was a massive moment which I wouldn’t come up with myself: we played with the interactive toy and then I fed her! And she ate with such a great appetite!!
Thank you so much!!!
We just got a kitten a month ago that was abandoned under a dumpster and this video was a godsend! We had most of this but some I had no idea we needed. Thank God for Amazon prime! Thank you for your cat videos 🐾🐈
Three years a cat mommy. Watching and making a mental check list. Breathing a sigh of relief every time Jackson mentions something and I can check the box. “✅ Got it!”
Top Litterbox tip! You can get $5 litterboxes at Lowe's/Home Depot. Look for mixing cement tubs, they are HUGE and double as a cat litterbox.
There's no covers, but I use a litter made of bamboo and charcoal, so I honestly don't smell anything.
Thank you!
As I was listening to @17:45 Zigbert bumped his muzzle through my ringed fingers and purrrrrrrred in his very faint but very affectionate way(Wallflower, with 2 chosen people) and my heart near melted awwwwwwwwwe. You're a huge inspiration to enriching the lives of our indoor cats however we can!
Just adopted Nicky from Hawaii humane society. Using your videos have helped so much. She really has opened up to me because when I met her she was very shy. She just got spayed so I’m making sure she’s in one room and is comfortable. Thanks for the vids!
theres a cat at my sisters house that is extremely wary of people. but since ive been using the techniques in your videos shes been growing closer and slowly forming sense of a trust for me
It's always a pleasure watching one of Jackson's videos bc you can tell how passionate he is about cats and it makes me really happy 🥺
I feel like treats are something that was missed, you mentioned it once, but in training (potty training, getting them to come to you, etc.) and in getting them comfortable, finding the high value treats is gonna be something you'll want to experiment with from the beginning.
Thank you for all of this, we just adopted a cat yesterday (she's a 6yr old ginger tabby), we love her!!! She is getting comfortable in her base camp (our spare bedroom).
DO NOT declaw your cat(s). Ask Jackson about this cruel practice.
It is horrible! I wish I had known 30 years ago when I had it done to one cat. I know so much more about cats now but a lot of it was from what he taught me.
Agreed. I refuse to declaw my cats!!
@Robin Siwula do you know what declawing is? You're literally removing each and every claw under anaesthetic. This means a partial removal of the cat’s bones that the claws are attached to. Imagine you decide to cut off the first knuckle on every finger. That's what it basically is. If you cant handle a cat using their claws or if you dont want to put in the effort to redirect your cats clawing habits then dont get a cat
@Robin Siwula did YOU take him to the vet to be declawed?
@@justjello7599 honestly, people that are so obnoxious and ignorant to understand that they are actually damaging their cats. I dont even have a cat and I know you DO NOT EVER declaw
so glad you mentioned the litter genie! literally changed my life with box cleaning! it almost makes it seem like a fun game to clean out whenever i walk by 😅
just got a kitten and im fully devoted to her !! thank u for this!! ready to explore my babies preferences *_* she’s currently so happy with everything i’ve done!! even down to bathing in the tub, shes mildly okay w baths. a little clawing but with some pets and a treat shes relax. ugh. love her to death. baths are the hardest so far. but clipping nails, and cleaning her eye gunk easy so far easy!
Family just adopted a young cat who was used for her kittens. She’s still getting adjusted. She has such a sweet personality for a cat that’s been cross states, foster home, and shelter ❤️
I got my first cat ever a year ago and Im completely in love with my cat!
Im a 12 yo, and in about a few weeks i got a cat as a gift! And having a cat has been my dream since 7 yo, and the cat i got is such a cutie and such a good kitty, and what i love the most is that I saved her from her old house, the house she was in had another cat which always was jealous of her because she’s the younger one and she’ll always get attacked so im super happy and yeah! 🥺
hows the cat now 5 months later? :) i hope shes okay
Thank you ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ used to watch you growing up as a kid and now I’m 22 finally getting a cat I’m so happy. Always wanted to adopt so I’m still going to do that
I have a neonatal and Kitty Lady has been amazing! I had cats all my life except the last 6 years. My in laws found a 2 week old orphaned kitten so its been new territory. Kitty Lady has been so helpful! I'm wanting to refresh on cat needs though. I want to give this kitten the best life!
All my furbubs are rescues. They bring so much love and yes, amazing cat mojo. Use your base camp idea and new cat introduction ideas, yes to ceramic bowls, haven't a cat fountain yet, have extra large litter boxes, diet is mixed and includes no grain Royal Canin, tinned and fresh raw and cooked, cardboard scratching platforms and sisal rope poles, extra large, high cat trees as large cats and toys +++ but they prefer BOXES and shopping bags - not plastic - the reusable kinds. Love your vids!!
On point #3: I ask humans *just how many times* would they like to use the toilet before it gets flushed? Yeah, I thought so! Lost my two elderly cats a few years ago, at ages 19 and 20, and just rescued a *second pair* of kittens this year, which makes FOUR kittens total. I'm in Kitten Heaven, and am *very* glad to have found your TH-cam channel, as I'm a fan of yours from watching "My Cat From Hell" on Animal Planet several years ago. Thanks so much for sharing what you know, Jackson. The kitties and I thank you from the bottom of our hearts!
Your cats lived a long life for a cat. Please share what brand of food did they eat?
@@monb7796 The first natural diet I fed my kitties involved grain, but after obtaining a second rescue cat I eventually figured out that they haven’t evolved to eat grain. (Neither has our species, but that’s another subject!) Jackson extols the virtues of adopting adult cats (which both of mine were when we found each other) and of feeding a raw meat diet. I use TCfeline premix with ground beef from a local producer and Evanger’s canned Rabbit or Quail for “fast food” and variety. Now I’m experiencing the joy of raising kittens and currently they’re getting a catio, as my significant other realized it wasn’t difficult to convert his front porch that in past years accommodated chihuahuas. Yay! Truly in Kitty Heaven here!
I’m about to adopt a cat with my girlfriend tomorrow, we’ve been talking about it for a while but she’s never had a cat and I haven’t had one since a child. Although I am good with all animals and most of the things you state I already know, but a refresher is so nice and the information is so well relayed! And the stuff I don’t know, I appreciate you for teaching me! This is going to be a fun journey for the both of us ❤️
I'm adopting a cat in a month, so I'm planning beforehand to see what I need to provide for it. This was very helpful, thank you.
ooo how'd it go? is the cat cute?
@@nope3137 he’s so cute! his name is clyde and he’s almost 8 months old:)
@@yeonology3213 damn good for you :D
I am getting ready to adopt a cat after years of wanting one and I have been watching many of your videos. I am so glad I found your channel because you make it easy to understand what cats want and what they need. So thank you I feel more educated with each video 😊
I work for a veterinarian and I would really like to urge people to talk to their vet before switching to a grain free diet. It can have some negative effects on the heart if the grain is replaced with things like legumes. All the other tips are lovely! Thank you for being such a great voice for our wonderful feline friends ❤
I free feed my cat grain free kibble and schedule feed grain free wet chicken based once a day. She was eating cheap kibble when I got her and you could tell. Her fur is so much softer and healthier now. Grain free all the way!
Edit to add my cat took her string toy out of the cabinet and tore it apart when we were gone. I childproofed the cabinets after that. I never thought she could get in
What a nice point when he said Food and any other supplies they don’t like can always be donated back to a shelter so you can replace it with a kind they do like
A kitten adopted me a couple months ago...he is so grateful for your vids
Oh, thank you! I find my self with a cat in the house for the first time; it happened over night and I'm clueless. Those videos have absolutely saved us both 😽
THanks so much for this video Jackson. My wife and I are planning to adopt two cats soon, so this video has been very helpful as to what I need to get to prepare
We found a cat we’d love to adopt, and this video was so helpful! Thank you for everything you do!