I found a kitty 2 almost 3 years ago on the street and I took her to take care of her. I always look at your videos to see how to give my kitty cat the best life she will have but I can't do it like you, since I'm a kid. I think Teemo and Arya live a paradise life with you! They're like the king and queen!
I plan on getting a ragdoll in a few years and I just can't wait! Your videos help me a lot in knowing more about the breed and also entertain me so much as your cats are so cute!!
Teemo and Arya are so lucky to have you as their cat dad, you seem to provide everything a cat needs such as good food and toys, Keep up the great work !
You have crazy dedication mate, i just saw ur video on losing ur cat arya(again) and i am pleased and surprised how you managed to respond to every single comment, crazy dedication is all i can say, keep up your great work. There are many(basically any) full time ytbers who dont do this. Thank you for taking time out of your day to help us out. Cheers friend almost 50k subs keep going!!! and again i understand when you (i know you will) get to a certain point it is no longer practical to respond to every single comment but still thank you for doing everything you have
Orcus you have been one of my favorite subs! I try to read every single one of your comments and I will still try to respond to you after my comments get really flooded. You are one of the originals :) I started this channel originally to help other cat owners so I try to respond and help as much as I can. Thank you again for all the kind words!
hey I can do a video in the future! You can if you want! I just don't have as much time to cook, and I noticed my cats prefer raw vs cooked most of the time.
So 😎! You're such a good cat dad! We're like identical cat butlers 😂 😂 😂 😂 I do the same things for Cleo. I have a cordless water fountain with a filter, and I change the water every 2nd day, and I replace the filter when it's used up. I prep her organic raw food, which is good for 8 days, and I spend about 3.5 hours completing it! Only 8 days, because in case I mess up with regards to balancing the meals, it's short-term. I also change recipes and use different protein sources. In between prepping, I provide her with good quality wet food for a day or two. I clean her litter box 2x - 3x a day! 🙂 Perhaps I'm more OCD in this area 😂 I also trim her nails and butt fur. I'll invest in a trimmer, now that I've seen you do it. It's faster than using a pair of scissors. I also brush her fur and her teeth everyday! 🙂 However, it's still a challenge to get to her molars....🤔...Next vet visit will be in November, which is 6 months from her last check up. Ahh yes, of course! Play, play, play! I tried a peek-a-boo game with her, and got mildly whacked on my head! 😂 😂 😂 😂 My mom thought it was quite funny, because she outsmarted me! I couldn't stop laughing either 😂 😂 😂 😂
WOW you are such a good cat mom! I actually named the channel the cat butler because we are all cat butlers to our cats :). Cleo is in such good hands! So I am not sure what tooth brush you use, but I find the small one helps a lot in getting at the molars. Oh wow how did Cleo whack you ahha.
@@TheCatButler Cat Butlers are only for those who really care about their cats. Sadly, there are people who don't, and I don't see them as cat butlers. 😐 Anyway, it's always a pleasure to watch your videos. They're informative and entertaining as well. Spoiling your cats eh? Haha...
Cat Butler, I need advice. My cat was a rescue. When I got her, she was literally wild and starving, with worms. I gave her worm medication from the vet, and the vet told me to have her graze on her food. Maybe I should start her on a raw meat diet? Skittles is a great challenge to get in the carrier. It takes both me and my father, and band aids. Skittles won't let me clean her ears, brush her fur, brush her teeth, or give her flea, tick, and parasite treatment. Clipping her claws? Only if I have enough band aids. Same with the upper. I think she feels she's being abused when I try to take care of her. She doesn't know any better. My poor baby has PTSD. I don't know what to do. When it's time for her yearly vet visit, the vet tech grooms her. (Claws, ears, teeth, treatment.) I don't know what to do. I've tried a million brushes. I've tried showing her love and calm compassion. She just doesn't like being handled. I'm still waiting for her to be in my arms. She curls onto my side. My poor baby was badly abused. Poor Skittles. What do I do? Thanks. Shirley and Skittles
Hi Shirley like with any cat the relationship takes time to build. Its a gradual process. You need to her trust first before attempting most of the things you mentioned. Here is a nail clipping guide: th-cam.com/video/m3aMxh4G9DM/w-d-xo.html
It's nice to meet you, friend! It was so precious to meet your cats. Thank you so much for taking such careful care of them and for sharing ways that we can help to take care of our kitties too. I really appreciate the thoughtfulness and positive messages you put into this video. It is very heartwarming.
Your devotion towards your cats continues to inspire us all, Cat Butler. Keep up the work. BTW, I've been meaning to ask for a long time: what are Teemo and Arya's namesakes? I'm guessing Arya is from Game of Thrones, but what about Teemo. Also Game of Thrones?
I will NEVER groom my cat again!! It took me 2 hours to get all of his hair off my tongue. Lol 😹 I'm joking. My 7 month Ragamuffin Ollie is well taken care of. He is groomed daily, and his teeth are brushed every other day. He is still getting used to getting his teeth brushed, but as he becomes more comfortable, he will get his teeth brushed more. Ollie is my buddy, and I having him is a blessing. In the mornings before my medication kicks in, Ollie will come up and sit on my lap to give me nose kisses. Once I begin to feel better, Ollie will hop off and go lay under the heated table. This is the 1st time I have had a cat. Your videos are so helpful, and I appreciate you for taking the time to make them.
i have to say i love that i found this channel, my kitty isnt a ragdoll but she definitely looks like shes part. her fur is on another level and ive learned alot trying to manage it and now our combing sessions are so much easier and better she feels alot happier i can tell she actually asks to be combed now! insta sub
I am enjoying all your videos. I am watching your videos over and over, again and again. I like your marble table how many inches in diameter. And what brand is that table? it’s easy to use & clean. Please, reply I like to buy its. I am looking for marble table.
Hey! So I got it from Room and Board. The table is scratch resistant and easy to clean if you pick my selection. Still looks like new even after 2 years. Highly recommend! Appreciate you watching all my videos. Thank you for your support! The customization I picked out was this: www.roomandboard.com/catalog/dining-and-kitchen/tables/decker-tables/559293?CHAR_559293_DECKER_COLL_TOP=MBWHQZ&CHAR_559293_DECKER_COLL_BASE=TPE
For brushing their teeth I recommend PetSmile’s toothpaste rather than Virbac. Virbac is definitely one of the better ones out there but PetSmile is the only VOHC certified toothpaste! Of course, the brushing action in general should work to remove plaque - with or without toothpaste. But if your cat has periodontal disease, I recommend going with PetSmile rather than a non-VOHC approved toothpaste because it’s going to be a lot more effective
Thank you for this vidéo, especially tooth brushing. I'll do it, I can touch easily my cat's mouth. I decided to give them fresh good, I bought liver, they enjoyed it very much, because I made a mistake, I gave to them double quantity... Minouche has long hair, I have to clean her, I use a washcloth, she enjoys it. Willow has short hair, I brush him a little and sometimes I give a bath to him. That is very cute when Teemo and Arya are sleeping together in thé same basket.
Danielle always enjoy reading your comments and how you take care of your cats. It always bringing me great joy learning about the adventures of Willow and Minouche :).
A raw diet will also keep their teeth healthy. Most people don't stop to think that carbs turn to sugars that causes tooth decay. We have little "toothbrush" finger gloves, a silicone thing that goes over your finger with toothbrush bristles attached , as well as chicken toothpaste that makes me gag! Pangur is now 6 years old and has perfect teeth!
Hey Alice great questions! There isn't too many fleas in my area and I don't bring them to wooded areas. They sometimes vomit due to hairballs, so brushing their hair daily really helped reduced the vomit hope that helps! Brown and yellowish vomit is usually due to hairballs
@@TheCatButler hi i have a very important question my family is hindu and consider cows sacred we dont bring beef in our house is there any good substitute? I want to keep my cat healthy on a raw feed diet.
I fly out to pick up my future King on the 30th. He is a Cream Lynx Mitted from Germany. We are super excited to add him to our program. He is going to make some beautiful babies with my girls. I really love your cream bicolor babies. They are just stunning. You are such an amazing daddy!
Thank you for your videos. We recently lost our Ragdoll beauty. But for 10 years all of my friends were saying I am overdoing it for her only because I bathed and shaved her. It feels nice to know there are other people in this world with common sense who don't like their cats to have dirty coats. What toothpaste are you using for their teeth ?
Olga I am sorry to hear about your loss! And you are definitely not overdoing it! I love how you take of your cat and if they can speak to us I am sure your Ragdoll would tell you too! The tooth paste I use is this: prf.hn/l/6b1QpXA
@@TheCatButler thank you for your kind words. I am thinking about a new kitten, just not sure we are ready yet. It almost feels weird like we are trying to replace a friend we lost when all we want is to touch her silky fur again and look into her blue eyes. I will definitely get that tooth paste you recommended.
shaving is fine… but bathing only when they really need it (like poopy butt, or getting something in their fur). cats are super clean and their fur is not dirty… they clean themselves literally the whole day…
Our mind month old, helios, also likes to get up on the table and "help" he prepare the raw food by sneaking bits of heart and liver! We have to keep an eye on him because we know too much heart and liver is not good for him! I never knew plastic bowls cause acne, we have never used them as porcelain is easier to clean.
Thank you so much for your channel. I've learned a lot about maintenance, and managing my allergies. I would also recommend for the allergies, of you can't afford non-fabric furniture, there are cotton, quilted, drape over arms and back of couch /chair that are totally Washable. I have 3 different colors and change them weekly. Also my longhair domestic which has the fine gossimer hair like your Ragdolls, and she looks like a Siberian... She prefers the cotton to stay cool. 💜 I did have a brush question for you. She hates the wire slicker brush (too harsh), and I have not found a brush she likes that can grab her fur instead of just running through it, except my human, round, synthetic boarshair brush. Do you have any other brush suggestions that work on your Ragdolls?
Could you make a tutorial on how to prepare the raw meat for your cat… if you get what I mean? I’ve seen the video where you explain the raw meat diet but didn’t really understand how to prepare the food. If you could make a video where you show us how you cut it and how you prepare it then that would be great for those who doesn’t understand everything about the “raw meat diet”. Hope you see and reply to my comment 😁😸
Hey so here is a video about the nutrition needed: How to Raw Feed your Cat (Complete Nutrition Guide) | The Cat Butler th-cam.com/video/x7We-ReAyo4/w-d-xo.html In terms of how I prepare it’s a video I plan to make in the future! :)
@@TheCatButler thank you so much I’m only 12 and trying to understand allot of things about cats. I’ve had 12 cats before and I wish I had known all of these things about cats cuz I really want a cat Again and treat it better this time. Thank you again.
Hey Sarah it’s a video idea I plan to do in the future! But I think the secret is really the pet clipper. Clippers made for pets are more quiet, so less scary for our pets. Hope that helps!
We have pet insurance, and it saved us over 5K when our cat, Nuadha, got sick. We ended up losing him, but as least we know we did everything we could without having to worry about cost.
Yes I have found pet insurance very useful! you can go to the vet with confidence that you can do whatever is necessary to give your cat the best treatment. I am sorry for your loss on Nuadha
ah ok. Currently I am trying to figure out shipping and customs. Some of the shipping costs seem very high for the big items and I am not sure if people would be okay with it! I will look into what the process is like to ship to Hong Kong
Thanks for all the support ;) I hope to have some good news for your little ragdoll soon, you can subscribe to the email newsletter on the main website to get updates on when I will be able to ship internationally to Hong Kong!
Oh God! I love my cats so, but have not yet got down to brushing their teeth. My cats won't cooperate. They don't cooperate with medicine feeding. I'll check your link. Thank you! You're a gem of a cat Dad. Also, I have a massive problem with my Turkish Angora cat. She's very aggressive and is not cooperating with me for a hair trim. I've bought a hair trimmer, but she growls and snarls and scratches me when I try to trim her. She has this problem like you do of poop sticking around her butt. Her hair is trimmed in patches now and I don't know what to do.
Hey thanks for the kind words. Reward her when you can with treats when she is cooperating. It may take a few tries for the cat to get used to it. Also having the right hair trimmer is key. Human ones are loud while pet ones are very quiet. The sound sometimes scares them. Hope that helps.
@@TheCatButler It is a pet hair trimmer, but it does make a low buzzing sound. She's suffered trauma in a hospital twice. They must have restrained her forcibly for two operations. So, now she's worse than before. She knows something bad happens to her when she's restrained.
My cat was sick and needed surgery , on the consent form I was asked if my cat ate a raw diet .I don’t feed a raw diet , he said good And informed me that many dogs and cats suffer from bone fractures from raw diets ? Said they are seeing more cases as more feed raw to their cats and dogs . Your cats are beautiful and look extremely healthy ! Good tip about food bowls , and the bum trimming ! I have two rag dolls and I totally get the bum nuggets 😂😂😂
Hey thanks! Yes the bum nuggets are something we need to deal with! Curious! when they said bone fracture do you know what that meant? I am thinking maybe they didn't give their pets a balanced meal with enough calcium?
@@TheCatButler he just said they were seeing more cats and dogs with bone breaks and that it was due to raw diet ,so presume it was calcium and mineral deficiency as you said . Perhaps some don’t research properly and make sure they get all nutrients they need . It’s was only when one of my boys needed surgery for a liver condition and it was on the consent form .he had streptococcus in his bile and almost died . He has lost some liver function but has made a remarkable recovery . It was four years ago now and we give him milk thistle and denamarin supplement and he’s doing great 😊 Your raggies are in great condition and happy ❤️ are they not the best friends you could ever have . I had cats all my life but never felt like they imprinted on me like ragdolls .
@@bethanhamer.8669 oh okay thanks for the info! I am always curious to learn more about cat health so I can be a better cat owner :). I am glad that your cat made a remarkable recovery! Must have been one good surgeon! And yes ragdolls are the best friend you can ever have. They follow me everywhere and want to cuddle all the time :)
@@TheCatButler she was she went in on her day off to do a laparotomy as she said she didn’t think he would make a three day wait ! I know what you mean about being as good an owner as you can be ❤️although I think they own me 😂😂 my world revolves around them . Love your channel May we get many head boops , cuddles and love 😸😸😸😸
I was thinking about raw diet but I am worried about worms and Salmonella. Food factories have an outbreak almost every year and there are worms in wild caught fish sometimes. For now feeding cooked meat.
Valid points! Yeah I try to go with suppliers that have 0 food recalls and have the highest safety standards. I mean the highest. Yeah the sashimi grade fish they flash freeze so the worms die. The quality is high to be meant for human consumption raw. Otherwise I don't go with just regular grocery fish. But Its awesome that you cook for your cats! I only wish my cats like cooked meat. They seem to despise it most of the time.
Hey here is the video I made on the things I put in their raw diet: How to Raw Feed your Cat (Complete Nutrition Guide) | The Cat Butler th-cam.com/video/x7We-ReAyo4/w-d-xo.html
Great videos from you - thank you. Can you please give advice regarding how to stop kittens from biting? We have one little guy who is 15 weeks, and I get impatient with his biting, which I believe is due to his teething. We have many toys for him, never play with our hands, and please no suggestions about getting another one as we are retired and that is not an option for us. He is a wonderful, cuddly loving guy. I tell him NO when he starts to use his teeth on me and I've starting gently flicking him on his mouth while putting him off of me when this starts to happen. Thank you in advance.
Hey Melody good question! So my next video in two weeks is about biting. So there is actually many reasons why a cat would bite. A video will go more in depth about the topic!
Teach them that when they bite it HURTS, this is especially what kittens at that age are learning. No or high pitched shouts of pain should startle them to stop. They want to play not hurt you! There is an interesting technique i learned from "think like a cat" by Pam Johnson-Bennet. When your cat or kitten bites you push your arm in towards the back of their mouth. It's a very unnatural thing for prey to do so they will let go pretty quick. For a 15 week old make sure he has some teething toys and is getting LOTS of play (toys that he can bite into and bunny kick). Kittens, especially without another kitten need a lot more attention from us butlers. Rough housing all day is how they learn the skills they need in adulthood as well as how to communicate. Trust me, i went through it with my siamese mix that I raised alone. Three years later I got a 7 month old kitten as my guy still required more attention then I could give and it got rid of his behavior issues entirely. I'm not saying your cat will be like mine, Siamese are a high energy and intelligent breed that need lots of stimulation, but hopefully this helps getting through the kitten stage.
@@starfishey2 Good advice which I am doing my best to follow - thank you! He's doing BETTER because he doesn't want to hurt us, just as you said! He's a real sweetheart and cuddle bug...we just have to keep on keeping on and be patient! Thank you again!
How much do your cats weigh? They look healthy. I am guessing 14lb for Teemo and 12 for Arya. I recently adopted a longer haired cat, I may buy some clippers to trim his butt hair.
what trimmer is that? i have 2 medium hairs and they've both had fecal mats recently. i think going to a groomer might stress them out too much, so I've resigned myself to the fact that I'm gonna have to shave their butt myself 😂
we had a cat who lived for 21 years with eating rice, milk and fish stew and occasionally get her lick on clarified butter, curd and cheese. And she loved thin coconut layers. Also she occaionally loved dry food. And once in a while she hunt for lizards and crunchy insects lol. She never touched a raw meat and i tried giving her raw meat but she hated it.
Hi! Cats get dental calculus (or other teeth issues) when they eat dry food, because there are mostly (and a lot of) carbohydrates in it. That's also one reason (besides many other) why dry food is not good for cats. Luckily, you 're feeding them a raw diet.
Yes I noticed that too! I’ve always wondered why the vet hasn’t told me yet I need a deep clean for my cats since On average by year 2 most cats need it.
@@TheCatButler Most vets are against a raw food diet or know nothing about feeding needs of pets. They simply don't learn it. Additionally, vets are sponsored by the pet food industry or have contracts with them. Just go ahead. 🙂
Its true most of the vet schools are funded by pet food companies. So I don't blame them for not knowing. Its what they are taught. In addition most vets in my area have a retail store in their practice that sells dry food :(
I couldn’t commit to buy a trimmer fear the sound would make my rag doll scared. instead I just use scissors to trim his butt and paw hair but not the easiest. I often play 20min to hours with my cat and controlling his dry food and recently cut down a bit of his wet because vet said his a bit heavy… but after the food cut down his weight still goes up bits by bits I don’t know how it’s not helping him losing weight. His 14 months old male and about 5kg. Weight a bit much to a optimum weight. But I searched some sight say ragdoll are bigger breed saying it’s still in the normal weight range I’m very confused
Ragdolls do get pretty big. They keep growing till they are 3 years old. Male cats get even bigger than the females. It’s about 20 lbs not sure what that is in kg. Hope that helps!
Hey Cat Butler! So I was wondering. What kind of clippers do you use to shave your kitty’s butts? I got one from Pet Smart and it doesn’t work well at all for long haired cats even though the box said the opposite. Im also looking for a good slicker comb. All the brushes I have gotten for my Balinese don’t work that well with my new Ragdolls because their hair is so thick and fluffy. Not to mention that their undercoat produces some problems too. So what is your grooming setup? Those clippers looked great. The only problem I have run into though is that many of the long haired cat electric clippers have warnings about them being very sharp. One even had a video stating you should run them along an old towel to dull them out. So that kinda made me wary of those clippers. So my new babies are doing so great! They are so affectionate and my little guy Stryker, who just turned 5 months old three days ago, does this thing where he nuzzles his little head under my chin into my big beard and purrs so loud while he kneads it. Then his little nose starts to sweat and his face gets all wet. Its so friggin cute. He will fall asleep with his head using my beard as a pillow. I will fall asleep and wake up hours later and he will still be there. With Skarlytt sprawled out next to me. When I wake up she does these little cute meows with her dainty voice. She meows so soft and gentle. Sometimes making little squeaks. But if she gets left in a room by herself she will sure as heck let you know she has a real loud meow. Actually, neither of my Ragdolls are very loud. No where close to how loud my Balinese are and were. Well not loud, just a heck of a lot more vocal. I am so glad I got Ragdolls. They are so cute and cuddly and my little guy has the floppy Ragdoll trait x10 lol.. He goes limp when you pick him up and you can snuggle him up in your arms and he will just fall asleep like that. Its crazy awesome! Anyone who doesn’t have a Ragdoll has no idea what they are missing LOL. But I had a question for you real quick. So my little male, Stryker, is in his “zoomies” stage. He bounces off the walls and he loves to play with Skarlytt and Skarlytt loves playing with him too but then he starts to get a little rough with her. Not mean or anything, just real rough and Skarlytt will let out a protest in the form of a short hiss before she runs away. But he just followers her and keeps on trying to play rough. Does that ever happen with your male and female? If so, what do you do to try and teach him to not be so rough? Some say I should just separate them for a little bit and sometimes that seems to work but I was wondering if you had any suggestions. He’s not hurting her, but she gets clumsy trying to get away from him and I worry she could hurt herself in the processes since my little guy is so friggin relentless in his teasing lol. Sorry for the long comment, I just wanted to give you an update and ask a question :). Thanks!
Hey I use this clipper: prf.hn/l/MDQlO0a. I always try get a quality product so I don't have to really replace it. The clipper is fantastic and I believe most clippers have warnings to protect against being sued. But they provide clipper guards so you can't cut too short and stop you from cutting their skin. In terms of brushes I use these two: Safari Self-Cleaning Slicker Brush for Cats - prf.hn/l/K98kD2x ○ FURminator Long Hair Cat Deshedding Tool - prf.hn/l/rGROGQD. I am really happy that you are having so much fun with your Ragdoll! If people just meet one in person they would fall in love with the breed! Hey so my cats play rough from time to time. Usually its Arya that annoys Teemo and then Teemo chases after her and Arya hissing at him to stop. Usually the cats teach themselves what are their boundaries. So don't worry unless you really start seeing blood. But this is normal. Hope that helps!
@@TheCatButler HEY! Thanks for getting back with me. I know youtube creators are busy so I appreciate you taking time out of your day to answer questions. LOL. I asked my vet if there was a set of clippers they recommend and they sent me to an amazon site with the same Wahl clippers for dogs and cats so this must be the top of the line. Except i think on Amazon its 180 bucks and on Chewy its 161. Chewy sure is a great place to shop online for pets. I get allot of my stuff from there. Yeah their rough housing is never bad and they never get close to breaking the skin. Actually right now since skarlytt is about 11 pounds now and Stryker is about 5 1/5 pounds, Skarlytt has the size advantage and has ever since i got Stryker. Ever since they met they have been playing like long lost buddies. Its just Stryker is a little hellion on wheels with his zoomies and Skarlytt gets the brunt of it sometimes. And what gets me is that she starts it sometimes. He’ll be sitting somewhere and she will sneak up behind him and pound on him and run away. Then he will keep on and keep on chasing her until she has to hide somewhere high up or in a hiding spot. But her fur has gotten so thick that now when he tackles her he bites her and you should see his face when he keeps getting a mouthful of fur instead of something substantial. Its actually kind of funny because he keeps trying to spit out her fur and once he does he will go in for another bite and get another mouthful of hair. Its just sometimes she hisses at him and runs away. One time I even stuck my hand in place of what he was biting and he didn’t know it was my hand for a few seconds and his doesn’t bite her hard at all. I have looked for marks too. Nothing. So i guess your right. It must be just their kitten phase. I mean Skarlytt is 10 months and Stryker is 5 months and Ragdolls are kittens for like years basically lol.. So im sure it will work itself out.. I just feel for Skarlytt sometimes when Stryker starts getting relentless. Lol thanks again!
You use the same toothpaste I use! I think 🤔 lol It’s a chicken flavor enzymatic toothpaste. My cat loves it… she will eat the toothpaste if I let her lol. It’s good to get some kind of toothpaste that you cat likes as well.
@@TheCatButler thanks for confirming, I would definitely suggest this toothpaste, and even more so now! Haha, my cat loves having her teeth brushed, I’ve been pretty bad at staying on top of it lately. I’m gonna start brushing her teeth twice a week like I used to.
I need advice. I really want a cat but I'm leaving as an exchange student in 1.5-2 years. I really want to adopt a cat, I've spent hundreds of hours (literally) researching and watching videos because if I ever become a cat owner I'd like to be a great one. I'm highly considering adopting a cat but I'm just now entering college. Part of my college's requirements is to complete at least 1 semester abroad, but my plan would be to complete a year and I'd be doing this in about 3 or 4 semesters (1.5 to 2 years). Would it still be appropriate to adopt a cat now? Despite my wishes, is it better for me to simply hold off on owning a cat until I am settled at a home? Whenever it would be time for me to leave to study a year abroad, I'd be leaving the cat with my parents, both of whom have expressed If I adopt a kitty they would not partake in its care. It is of my belief if I adopt and leave in 1.5-2 years for a whole year, by then I would have the cat obviously litter box trained and with regular feeding schedules, as well as a preferred vet. So effort from my parents to take care of the cat while I'm gone would be minimal. I genuinely am at a crossroads, and I don't want to be selfish in wanting to adopt a cat so I'd like to do what would be best for the cat, not myself. Should I hold off until I'm settled in a few years and live alone?
Hey it is a lot to consider, but good question! And you are very thoughtful. College can be quite a busy time. And maybe you want to experience a lot of things in college. I know myself in college would have been difficult taking care of a cat, financially and just having the time. I think the ideal time be after you graduate college. I hope that helps!
@@TheCatButler it does help! I've asked a few friends as well and everyone sort of agrees the best thing for the cat and myself would be if I hold off until I'm done with college. I guess I'll have to be patient in the interests of being able to grant a cat the best experience possible once I adopt. Thank you so much for responding :)
gotcha! I will work on trying to get a European shipping strategy working in the next 2 months if I can. European laws are different from the US, and shipping is different. So have to figure out how to make it work! Which country in Europe should I target?
My cat used to eat a raw diet until I took him to the vet due to him having urine crystals. :( I was very apprehensive to switch him to a prescription diet, but I would rather have him on that than not being able urinate and potentially dying from the blockage. Seeing him in pain was the worst feeling in the world. I was definitely in the camp that vets aren't taught nutrition as thoroughly as they should and that the push xyz brands due to what they are taught but when your cat has a condition like this I just can't take any chances.
Hello I got a stray cat before which is my first time seeing a cat in 2019 but now he left us alone on 2021 which is I don’t know why but I miss him at least we got another cat but I miss the stray cat :(
I envy your cats allowing their teeth to be brushed. I'm sure you got them accustomed to it when they were still babies, which I should have done with my cats. And I wish I could adopt your raw diet, but clearly it's quite pricey, but we do the best we can for our cats with the budget that we have. I have tried giving my cats raw and freeze dried meat, but they just would not eat it ☹️
I would say my cats are still not a fan of teeth brushing haha. the teeth brushing definitely didn't happen over night. It was a lot of patience, a lot of patience haha. Yeah I agree a raw diet is definitely pricey. There is some protein heavy wet food that is a good alternative. yeah commercial cat food can be quite addicting. I am not sure what they add in there to make cats go so crazy for it. Even Teemo and Arya go crazy over treats that are not as good as the real fresh thing.
@@TheCatButler but at least they don't seem ready to kill you when you do brush their teeth. I can't even get to properly trim my cats' nails without them acting like they're trying to get out of a straitjacket lol. Do you know of any protein healthy wet food brand you could recommend? I currently give my cat Royal Canin but they have been very unreliable lately as far as availability goes, due to covid. Thank you!
Hey these are the few wet foods that are within the price range of royal canin: ○ Ziwi Peak - prf.hn/l/yOX9wDA ○ Tiki Cat Food - prf.hn/l/QxReYPb Or if your budget is a little bigger. This company I think has the best quality - www.smalls.com/human-grade-fresh Hope that helps!
Hey that is a good question! So cats naturally have a more acidic digestive system meant to kill bacteria, since they are carnivores. Unlike us. And if you source meat from a high quality meat provider you can reduce the risk as well. Hope that helps!
This was very helpful! I’m planning to get a ragdoll kitten myself in a few months and I was wondering how much tofu litter do u buy that lasts a month? I’m not sure how much you would need for the litter box u have 🙏🏼
hey good question! so I have two really big litter boxes (box can fit like 3 or 4 cats). I probably use about 2.5 - 3 bags per month. The bags are quite small that I have. Hope that helps!
I want to get a ragdoll but when I asked my cat lover cousin she said that when ragdoll cats get older there faces start to get wrinkly and brown....is this true?
Men it's hard brushing their teeth? We got many "dental treats" here thank God - only once a month LOL...No one heard of brushing cat's teeth hardly in Europe! 😛No way we can afford meat here, like 25USD per pound, we humans are either full vegetarians or we eat only once a week LOL!
Yeah indeed brushing their teeth is quite difficult and requires a lot of patience. I find using a super small tooth brush to be very helpful! I have been brushing their teeth everyday for about 2.5 years except for vacations and it has definitely helped at the vet. There has been very little tartar. Yeah I guess in America meat is more common. Feels like we are the opposite, almost no veggies and all meat. With veggies costing more.
You’re such a great cat dad. Teemo and Arya are lucky to have you. Love your videos!
Thank you Tina for the kind words!
Agree, agree
True
I had to laugh at Teemo getting pulled away from the food bowls and trying to hang on.
Hahah yeah can’t believe I caught it on video
I found a kitty 2 almost 3 years ago on the street and I took her to take care of her. I always look at your videos to see how to give my kitty cat the best life she will have but I can't do it like you, since I'm a kid.
I think Teemo and Arya live a paradise life with you! They're like the king and queen!
So nice of you to take care of your kitty like that! I am sure you treat your kitty like a queen too :). I think its the love that counts!
@@TheCatButler Im gonna pick up 2 kittens the 3rd of december and you are really inspiring me, thank you👍
@@Kaos-Kusinerna Congrats on the new kitty! So exciting!
@@TheCatButler Thank you👍
I plan on getting a ragdoll in a few years and I just can't wait! Your videos help me a lot in knowing more about the breed and also entertain me so much as your cats are so cute!!
I am glad the videos are helpful! And excited for you when you get your cat!
Teemo and Arya are so lucky to have you as their cat dad, you seem to provide everything a cat needs such as good food and toys, Keep up the great work !
Thank you for the kind words!
@@TheCatButler :)
You have crazy dedication mate, i just saw ur video on losing ur cat arya(again) and i am pleased and surprised how you managed to respond to every single comment, crazy dedication is all i can say, keep up your great work. There are many(basically any) full time ytbers who dont do this. Thank you for taking time out of your day to help us out. Cheers friend almost 50k subs keep going!!!
and again i understand when you (i know you will) get to a certain point it is no longer practical to respond to every single comment but still thank you for doing everything you have
Orcus you have been one of my favorite subs! I try to read every single one of your comments and I will still try to respond to you after my comments get really flooded. You are one of the originals :)
I started this channel originally to help other cat owners so I try to respond and help as much as I can.
Thank you again for all the kind words!
Teemo and arya are so cute!!!
Thanks!
Can you make a video just on meal prep for cats... like how to do a week's worth of food. Can you freeze and then 'sous vide' ?
hey I can do a video in the future! You can if you want! I just don't have as much time to cook, and I noticed my cats prefer raw vs cooked most of the time.
sounds just like my day.
The things we do for our cats!
Thank you for replying 😊
Thanks for the help!
Glad the video was helpful!
So 😎! You're such a good cat dad! We're like identical cat butlers 😂 😂 😂 😂 I do the same things for Cleo. I have a cordless water fountain with a filter, and I change the water every 2nd day, and I replace the filter when it's used up. I prep her organic raw food, which is good for 8 days, and I spend about 3.5 hours completing it! Only 8 days, because in case I mess up with regards to balancing the meals, it's short-term. I also change recipes and use different protein sources. In between prepping, I provide her with good quality wet food for a day or two. I clean her litter box 2x - 3x a day! 🙂 Perhaps I'm more OCD in this area 😂 I also trim her nails and butt fur. I'll invest in a trimmer, now that I've seen you do it. It's faster than using a pair of scissors. I also brush her fur and her teeth everyday! 🙂 However, it's still a challenge to get to her molars....🤔...Next vet visit will be in November, which is 6 months from her last check up. Ahh yes, of course! Play, play, play! I tried a peek-a-boo game with her, and got mildly whacked on my head! 😂 😂 😂 😂 My mom thought it was quite funny, because she outsmarted me! I couldn't stop laughing either 😂 😂 😂 😂
WOW you are such a good cat mom! I actually named the channel the cat butler because we are all cat butlers to our cats :). Cleo is in such good hands! So I am not sure what tooth brush you use, but I find the small one helps a lot in getting at the molars. Oh wow how did Cleo whack you ahha.
@@TheCatButler Cat Butlers are only for those who really care about their cats. Sadly, there are people who don't, and I don't see them as cat butlers. 😐 Anyway, it's always a pleasure to watch your videos. They're informative and entertaining as well. Spoiling your cats eh? Haha...
Your right! I do hope they become butlers :). Haha I thinking feeding them well and keeping them healthy should be viewed as normal :)
Cat Butler, I need advice. My cat was a rescue. When I got her, she was literally wild and starving, with worms. I gave her worm medication from the vet, and the vet told me to have her graze on her food. Maybe I should start her on a raw meat diet? Skittles is a great challenge to get in the carrier. It takes both me and my father, and band aids. Skittles won't let me clean her ears, brush her fur, brush her teeth, or give her flea, tick, and parasite treatment. Clipping her claws? Only if I have enough band aids. Same with the upper. I think she feels she's being abused when I try to take care of her. She doesn't know any better. My poor baby has PTSD. I don't know what to do. When it's time for her yearly vet visit, the vet tech grooms her. (Claws, ears, teeth, treatment.) I don't know what to do. I've tried a million brushes. I've tried showing her love and calm compassion. She just doesn't like being handled. I'm still waiting for her to be in my arms. She curls onto my side. My poor baby was badly abused. Poor Skittles. What do I do? Thanks.
Shirley and Skittles
Hi Shirley like with any cat the relationship takes time to build. Its a gradual process. You need to her trust first before attempting most of the things you mentioned.
Here is a nail clipping guide: th-cam.com/video/m3aMxh4G9DM/w-d-xo.html
Thank you so much for your videos. Just got two Ragdoll kitties and this is sooo helpful! Keep it up! I just subscribed😻
Congrats on your new Ragdoll kitties! A lot of love coming your way :)
@@TheCatButler what is even cuter is that Coco and Colin are brother and sister from the same litter just like your babies😻
Omg they’re the happiest cats
It's nice to meet you, friend! It was so precious to meet your cats. Thank you so much for taking such careful care of them and for sharing ways that we can help to take care of our kitties too. I really appreciate the thoughtfulness and positive messages you put into this video. It is very heartwarming.
Thank you for the kind words! Glad you were able to have a few positive takeaways from the video :)
Thank you for that video! It'll definitely help me to become a better cat owner ❤️
Thank you! Appreciate the kind words!
Would love to see a video on how your cats are taken care of when you travel!!
oh yes its a video I have planned in the next few months!
This video has been helpful!
As I am getting a cat next week
Congrats on your new cat! I am so happy for you :)
Thankyou, she's gonna be a female and I hope she lives a very happy and healthy life 💗
And yes I will be just like you
Your devotion towards your cats continues to inspire us all, Cat Butler. Keep up the work.
BTW, I've been meaning to ask for a long time: what are Teemo and Arya's namesakes? I'm guessing Arya is from Game of Thrones, but what about Teemo. Also Game of Thrones?
There is a character in the game League of Legends with that name, I think its from there
Lili is right Teemo is from League of Legends! And Arya is from game of thrones :)
@@TheCatButler thank you for clarifying. And thank you too, Lili li, 😀.
the cat butler your videos are so helpful! thank you!
Thank you appreciate the kind words!
I will NEVER groom my cat again!!
It took me 2 hours to get all of his hair off my tongue. Lol 😹
I'm joking. My 7 month Ragamuffin Ollie is well taken care of. He is groomed daily, and his teeth are brushed every other day. He is still getting used to getting his teeth brushed, but as he becomes more comfortable, he will get his teeth brushed more.
Ollie is my buddy, and I having him is a blessing.
In the mornings before my medication kicks in, Ollie will come up and sit on my lap to give me nose kisses. Once I begin to feel better, Ollie will hop off and go lay under the heated table.
This is the 1st time I have had a cat. Your videos are so helpful, and I appreciate you for taking the time to make them.
Thanks for sharing! Ollie sounds like a kitty from heaven haha. So sweet and loving :D
You are such a great cat owner! This is really good you are very talented in taking care of cats! 😃😄 Waiting for more videos!
Noora thanks for the kind words! Always look forward to your comments :)
@@TheCatButler Your welcome! Your videos are really helpful :)
@@TheCatButler Thats just my mom's account, my name is Zainab, my big sister's name is Rida,
Your cats are absolutely gorgeous.
Thank you!
Fantastic Video thank you! No wonder your kitties look happy and healthy.
Thank you! Appreciate the kind words :)
So cute ❣️❣️❣️
we are getting a ragdoll cat in 5 weeks, this is so helpful thanks!!
Bria glad the video helped! And happy for you on getting a Ragdoll!
Beautiful cat
Aww that’s so nice!
Ich liebe es, Katzen zu beobachten.😸😸😸😸😸
I love the videos. Thank you for sharing
Amelia glad you love them!
Thanks! I love your videos. I will use your tips
Glad you found the tips useful!
i have to say i love that i found this channel, my kitty isnt a ragdoll but she definitely looks like shes part. her fur is on another level and ive learned alot trying to manage it and now our combing sessions are so much easier and better she feels alot happier i can tell she actually asks to be combed now! insta sub
I am glad you enjoy the videos! Your kitty sounds lovely! :D
Juelz, she is, wish I could share a picture. But really ty for the tips TCB
I am enjoying all your videos. I am watching your videos over and over, again and again.
I like your marble table how many inches in diameter. And what brand is that table? it’s easy to use & clean. Please, reply I like to buy its.
I am looking for marble table.
Hey! So I got it from Room and Board. The table is scratch resistant and easy to clean if you pick my selection. Still looks like new even after 2 years. Highly recommend! Appreciate you watching all my videos. Thank you for your support!
The customization I picked out was this: www.roomandboard.com/catalog/dining-and-kitchen/tables/decker-tables/559293?CHAR_559293_DECKER_COLL_TOP=MBWHQZ&CHAR_559293_DECKER_COLL_BASE=TPE
So many cat love languages :)
Try the Australian Mist. 2 types, Spotted and Marbled
Love to listen you! Voice, explanation, professional!:)))))) thank you! Nixe!
Thank you! Appreciate the kind words :)
:)))
For brushing their teeth I recommend PetSmile’s toothpaste rather than Virbac. Virbac is definitely one of the better ones out there but PetSmile is the only VOHC certified toothpaste! Of course, the brushing action in general should work to remove plaque - with or without toothpaste. But if your cat has periodontal disease, I recommend going with PetSmile rather than a non-VOHC approved toothpaste because it’s going to be a lot more effective
interesting i didnt know about petsmile! I will take a look into this! Thank you for the tip!
@@TheCatButler I didn't know about petsmile too till I went to the vet and they recommended it 😆
Wow thx for the tips on ur channel!
I soon will get an ragdoll cat so I love to watch ur vids!
Congrats on your new cat! Lots of love coming your way :)
Thx!
Thank you for this vidéo, especially tooth brushing. I'll do it, I can touch easily my cat's mouth.
I decided to give them fresh good, I bought liver, they enjoyed it very much, because I made a mistake, I gave to them double quantity...
Minouche has long hair, I have to clean her, I use a washcloth, she enjoys it. Willow has short hair, I brush him a little and sometimes I give a bath to him.
That is very cute when Teemo and Arya are sleeping together in thé same basket.
Danielle always enjoy reading your comments and how you take care of your cats. It always bringing me great joy learning about the adventures of Willow and Minouche :).
These are really helpful tips! i plan on getting a ragdoll so hopefully these tips will help!
Glad the video was helpful!
A raw diet will also keep their teeth healthy. Most people don't stop to think that carbs turn to sugars that causes tooth decay. We have little "toothbrush" finger gloves, a silicone thing that goes over your finger with toothbrush bristles attached , as well as chicken toothpaste that makes me gag! Pangur is now 6 years old and has perfect teeth!
Angela well spoken and I am glad Pangur has so such a vigilant mom that looks after his teeth!
Hello! Great information. I was wondering if you applied any kind of flea treatment and also if they have any issues with vomiting?
Hey Alice great questions! There isn't too many fleas in my area and I don't bring them to wooded areas. They sometimes vomit due to hairballs, so brushing their hair daily really helped reduced the vomit hope that helps! Brown and yellowish vomit is usually due to hairballs
I am getting a cat and i am binging your videos they are also very fun to watch teemo and arya must be very happy!
Hey archit glad you are enjoying them and learning lots :)
@@TheCatButler hi i have a very important question my family is hindu and consider cows sacred we dont bring beef in our house is there any good substitute? I want to keep my cat healthy on a raw feed diet.
@@randomcommenterr Hey Archit, you can use chicken, duck, or rabbit
@@TheCatButler does chicken heart work for taurine?
@@randomcommenterr yep!
Amazing info , we get our 2 rag dolls this month, we are going to be as good as you 🐱
Congrats on your new Ragdolls! Wish you the best :)
I don’t have any cats yet but I’m learning to be a cat mom in my future :D
:)
Love your videos!
Glad you like them!
I fly out to pick up my future King on the 30th. He is a Cream Lynx Mitted from Germany. We are super excited to add him to our program. He is going to make some beautiful babies with my girls. I really love your cream bicolor babies. They are just stunning. You are such an amazing daddy!
Congratulations! was my breeder able to speak to you? Thanks for your kind words!
Thank you for your videos. We recently lost our Ragdoll beauty. But for 10 years all of my friends were saying I am overdoing it for her only because I bathed and shaved her. It feels nice to know there are other people in this world with common sense who don't like their cats to have dirty coats. What toothpaste are you using for their teeth ?
Olga I am sorry to hear about your loss! And you are definitely not overdoing it! I love how you take of your cat and if they can speak to us I am sure your Ragdoll would tell you too!
The tooth paste I use is this: prf.hn/l/6b1QpXA
@@TheCatButler thank you for your kind words. I am thinking about a new kitten, just not sure we are ready yet. It almost feels weird like we are trying to replace a friend we lost when all we want is to touch her silky fur again and look into her blue eyes. I will definitely get that tooth paste you recommended.
shaving is fine… but bathing only when they really need it (like poopy butt, or getting something in their fur). cats are super clean and their fur is not dirty… they clean themselves literally the whole day…
Our mind month old, helios, also likes to get up on the table and "help" he prepare the raw food by sneaking bits of heart and liver! We have to keep an eye on him because we know too much heart and liver is not good for him! I never knew plastic bowls cause acne, we have never used them as porcelain is easier to clean.
Thanks for the video :) My cat used to have acne from his bowl so we don't use plastic anymore.
Thank you for all the months of support :). Was changing the bowl the end of feline acne for your cat?
@@TheCatButler Yup! I don't remember how long it took for it to clear up though.
oh that is awesome!
Love the league of legends naming
:)
Soooo are you considering getting any more cats? Because I'd like to apply 😂
Hahah Teemo and Arya give me a handful already :)
Thank you so much for your channel. I've learned a lot about maintenance, and managing my allergies. I would also recommend for the allergies, of you can't afford non-fabric furniture, there are cotton, quilted, drape over arms and back of couch /chair that are totally Washable. I have 3 different colors and change them weekly. Also my longhair domestic which has the fine gossimer hair like your Ragdolls, and she looks like a Siberian... She prefers the cotton to stay cool. 💜
I did have a brush question for you. She hates the wire slicker brush (too harsh), and I have not found a brush she likes that can grab her fur instead of just running through it, except my human, round, synthetic boarshair brush.
Do you have any other brush suggestions that work on your Ragdolls?
Hey Melissa did you try this prf.hn/l/rGROGQD?
Could you make a tutorial on how to prepare the raw meat for your cat… if you get what I mean? I’ve seen the video where you explain the raw meat diet but didn’t really understand how to prepare the food. If you could make a video where you show us how you cut it and how you prepare it then that would be great for those who doesn’t understand everything about the “raw meat diet”. Hope you see and reply to my comment 😁😸
Hey so here is a video about the nutrition needed: How to Raw Feed your Cat (Complete Nutrition Guide) | The Cat Butler
th-cam.com/video/x7We-ReAyo4/w-d-xo.html
In terms of how I prepare it’s a video I plan to make in the future! :)
@@TheCatButler thank you so much I’m only 12 and trying to understand allot of things about cats. I’ve had 12 cats before and I wish I had known all of these things about cats cuz I really want a cat Again and treat it better this time. Thank you again.
Can you please make a video on how to shave/cut your cats fur without them getting scared
Hey Sarah it’s a video idea I plan to do in the future! But I think the secret is really the pet clipper. Clippers made for pets are more quiet, so less scary for our pets. Hope that helps!
I didn't see a link to the hair trimmers?
good catch! sorry I forgot to post! Here it is: Pet Clipper - prf.hn/l/MDQlO0a
We have pet insurance, and it saved us over 5K when our cat, Nuadha, got sick. We ended up losing him, but as least we know we did everything we could without having to worry about cost.
Yes I have found pet insurance very useful! you can go to the vet with confidence that you can do whatever is necessary to give your cat the best treatment. I am sorry for your loss on Nuadha
Why would someone not subscribe when they can't resist a cute cat face.
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I don't even buy choice meats for myself. What more for a cat. LOL!
keep it up
Thanks!
Is it possible to ship your items internationally anytime soon? I’m trying to get everything your lovely babies have for my angry little ragdoll!
Hey what country are you located in?
@@TheCatButler Hong Kong!
ah ok. Currently I am trying to figure out shipping and customs. Some of the shipping costs seem very high for the big items and I am not sure if people would be okay with it! I will look into what the process is like to ship to Hong Kong
@@TheCatButler thank you! Keep up the amazing work!! Give lots of pets to Arya & teemo for me!
Thanks for all the support ;) I hope to have some good news for your little ragdoll soon, you can subscribe to the email newsletter on the main website to get updates on when I will be able to ship internationally to Hong Kong!
your cats eat better than me!
They eat better than me too haha
I dont even have a cat just here for Teemo and Arya.
Anka thanks for the support :)
😃😃😃
Do you use some sort of cat tooth paste? Thanks.
Hey Edward I do use a cat tooth paste: prf.hn/l/6b1QpXA
Oh God! I love my cats so, but have not yet got down to brushing their teeth. My cats won't cooperate. They don't cooperate with medicine feeding. I'll check your link. Thank you! You're a gem of a cat Dad.
Also, I have a massive problem with my Turkish Angora cat. She's very aggressive and is not cooperating with me for a hair trim. I've bought a hair trimmer, but she growls and snarls and scratches me when I try to trim her. She has this problem like you do of poop sticking around her butt. Her hair is trimmed in patches now and I don't know what to do.
Hey thanks for the kind words. Reward her when you can with treats when she is cooperating. It may take a few tries for the cat to get used to it. Also having the right hair trimmer is key. Human ones are loud while pet ones are very quiet. The sound sometimes scares them. Hope that helps.
@@TheCatButler It is a pet hair trimmer, but it does make a low buzzing sound. She's suffered trauma in a hospital twice. They must have restrained her forcibly for two operations. So, now she's worse than before. She knows something bad happens to her when she's restrained.
Hi I will also buy kitten soon
Congratulations Numan!
My cat was sick and needed surgery , on the consent form I was asked if my cat ate a raw diet .I don’t feed a raw diet , he said good And informed me that many dogs and cats suffer from bone fractures from raw diets ? Said they are seeing more cases as more feed raw to their cats and dogs .
Your cats are beautiful and look extremely healthy !
Good tip about food bowls , and the bum trimming ! I have two rag dolls and I totally get the bum nuggets 😂😂😂
Hey thanks! Yes the bum nuggets are something we need to deal with! Curious! when they said bone fracture do you know what that meant? I am thinking maybe they didn't give their pets a balanced meal with enough calcium?
@@TheCatButler he just said they were seeing more cats and dogs with bone breaks and that it was due to raw diet ,so presume it was calcium and mineral deficiency as you said . Perhaps some don’t research properly and make sure they get all nutrients they need . It’s was only when one of my boys needed surgery for a liver condition and it was on the consent form .he had streptococcus in his bile and almost died . He has lost some liver function but has made a remarkable recovery . It was four years ago now and we give him milk thistle and denamarin supplement and he’s doing great 😊
Your raggies are in great condition and happy ❤️ are they not the best friends you could ever have . I had cats all my life but never felt like they imprinted on me like ragdolls .
@@bethanhamer.8669 oh okay thanks for the info! I am always curious to learn more about cat health so I can be a better cat owner :). I am glad that your cat made a remarkable recovery! Must have been one good surgeon! And yes ragdolls are the best friend you can ever have. They follow me everywhere and want to cuddle all the time :)
@@TheCatButler she was she went in on her day off to do a laparotomy as she said she didn’t think he would make a three day wait !
I know what you mean about being as good an owner as you can be ❤️although I think they own me 😂😂 my world revolves around them . Love your channel
May we get many head boops , cuddles and love 😸😸😸😸
@@bethanhamer.8669 Wow she is one great vet then! Really cares about her patients. So rare! Thanks for the kind words and I wish you the same :D
I love ragdolls!!!...🥰🥰🥰
I was thinking about raw diet but I am worried about worms and Salmonella. Food factories have an outbreak almost every year and there are worms in wild caught fish sometimes. For now feeding cooked meat.
Valid points! Yeah I try to go with suppliers that have 0 food recalls and have the highest safety standards. I mean the highest. Yeah the sashimi grade fish they flash freeze so the worms die. The quality is high to be meant for human consumption raw. Otherwise I don't go with just regular grocery fish.
But Its awesome that you cook for your cats! I only wish my cats like cooked meat. They seem to despise it most of the time.
Would not mind it if you shared your recipe for the ingredients on the raw meat diet.
Hey here is the video I made on the things I put in their raw diet: How to Raw Feed your Cat (Complete Nutrition Guide) | The Cat Butler
th-cam.com/video/x7We-ReAyo4/w-d-xo.html
Thank You!
Great videos from you - thank you. Can you please give advice regarding how to stop kittens from biting? We have one little guy who is 15 weeks, and I get impatient with his biting, which I believe is due to his teething. We have many toys for him, never play with our hands, and please no suggestions about getting another one as we are retired and that is not an option for us. He is a wonderful, cuddly loving guy. I tell him NO when he starts to use his teeth on me and I've starting gently flicking him on his mouth while putting him off of me when this starts to happen. Thank you in advance.
Hey Melody good question! So my next video in two weeks is about biting. So there is actually many reasons why a cat would bite. A video will go more in depth about the topic!
At what age did you get him?
Teach them that when they bite it HURTS, this is especially what kittens at that age are learning. No or high pitched shouts of pain should startle them to stop. They want to play not hurt you! There is an interesting technique i learned from "think like a cat" by Pam Johnson-Bennet. When your cat or kitten bites you push your arm in towards the back of their mouth. It's a very unnatural thing for prey to do so they will let go pretty quick. For a 15 week old make sure he has some teething toys and is getting LOTS of play (toys that he can bite into and bunny kick).
Kittens, especially without another kitten need a lot more attention from us butlers. Rough housing all day is how they learn the skills they need in adulthood as well as how to communicate. Trust me, i went through it with my siamese mix that I raised alone. Three years later I got a 7 month old kitten as my guy still required more attention then I could give and it got rid of his behavior issues entirely. I'm not saying your cat will be like mine, Siamese are a high energy and intelligent breed that need lots of stimulation, but hopefully this helps getting through the kitten stage.
@@starfishey2 Good advice which I am doing my best to follow - thank you! He's doing BETTER because he doesn't want to hurt us, just as you said! He's a real sweetheart and cuddle bug...we just have to keep on keeping on and be patient! Thank you again!
@@melodyvantucci350 Hang in there!
How much do your cats weigh?
They look healthy. I am guessing 14lb for Teemo and 12 for Arya.
I recently adopted a longer haired cat, I may buy some clippers to trim his butt hair.
Hey Colin Teemo is 12 lbs and Arya is 8 lbs. I think the raw meat diet really helps with their weight.
what trimmer is that? i have 2 medium hairs and they've both had fecal mats recently. i think going to a groomer might stress them out too much, so I've resigned myself to the fact that I'm gonna have to shave their butt myself 😂
I just got two I have come to know the sanitary cuts all too well already lol
Hahah
we had a cat who lived for 21 years with eating rice, milk and fish stew and occasionally get her lick on clarified butter, curd and cheese. And she loved thin coconut layers. Also she occaionally loved dry food. And once in a while she hunt for lizards and crunchy insects lol. She never touched a raw meat and i tried giving her raw meat but she hated it.
Btw cats are lactose intolerant
Hi! Cats get dental calculus (or other teeth issues) when they eat dry food, because there are mostly (and a lot of) carbohydrates in it. That's also one reason (besides many other) why dry food is not good for cats. Luckily, you 're feeding them a raw diet.
Yes I noticed that too! I’ve always wondered why the vet hasn’t told me yet I need a deep clean for my cats since On average by year 2 most cats need it.
@@TheCatButler Most vets are against a raw food diet or know nothing about feeding needs of pets. They simply don't learn it. Additionally, vets are sponsored by the pet food industry or have contracts with them. Just go ahead. 🙂
Its true most of the vet schools are funded by pet food companies. So I don't blame them for not knowing. Its what they are taught. In addition most vets in my area have a retail store in their practice that sells dry food :(
I couldn’t commit to buy a trimmer fear the sound would make my rag doll scared. instead I just use scissors to trim his butt and paw hair but not the easiest. I often play 20min to hours with my cat and controlling his dry food and recently cut down a bit of his wet because vet said his a bit heavy… but after the food cut down his weight still goes up bits by bits I don’t know how it’s not helping him losing weight. His 14 months old male and about 5kg. Weight a bit much to a optimum weight. But I searched some sight say ragdoll are bigger breed saying it’s still in the normal weight range I’m very confused
Ragdolls do get pretty big. They keep growing till they are 3 years old. Male cats get even bigger than the females. It’s about 20 lbs not sure what that is in kg. Hope that helps!
Hey Cat Butler! So I was wondering. What kind of clippers do you use to shave your kitty’s butts? I got one from Pet Smart and it doesn’t work well at all for long haired cats even though the box said the opposite. Im also looking for a good slicker comb. All the brushes I have gotten for my Balinese don’t work that well with my new Ragdolls because their hair is so thick and fluffy. Not to mention that their undercoat produces some problems too. So what is your grooming setup? Those clippers looked great. The only problem I have run into though is that many of the long haired cat electric clippers have warnings about them being very sharp. One even had a video stating you should run them along an old towel to dull them out. So that kinda made me wary of those clippers.
So my new babies are doing so great! They are so affectionate and my little guy Stryker, who just turned 5 months old three days ago, does this thing where he nuzzles his little head under my chin into my big beard and purrs so loud while he kneads it. Then his little nose starts to sweat and his face gets all wet. Its so friggin cute. He will fall asleep with his head using my beard as a pillow. I will fall asleep and wake up hours later and he will still be there. With Skarlytt sprawled out next to me. When I wake up she does these little cute meows with her dainty voice. She meows so soft and gentle. Sometimes making little squeaks. But if she gets left in a room by herself she will sure as heck let you know she has a real loud meow. Actually, neither of my Ragdolls are very loud. No where close to how loud my Balinese are and were. Well not loud, just a heck of a lot more vocal. I am so glad I got Ragdolls. They are so cute and cuddly and my little guy has the floppy Ragdoll trait x10 lol.. He goes limp when you pick him up and you can snuggle him up in your arms and he will just fall asleep like that. Its crazy awesome! Anyone who doesn’t have a Ragdoll has no idea what they are missing LOL.
But I had a question for you real quick. So my little male, Stryker, is in his “zoomies” stage. He bounces off the walls and he loves to play with Skarlytt and Skarlytt loves playing with him too but then he starts to get a little rough with her. Not mean or anything, just real rough and Skarlytt will let out a protest in the form of a short hiss before she runs away. But he just followers her and keeps on trying to play rough. Does that ever happen with your male and female? If so, what do you do to try and teach him to not be so rough? Some say I should just separate them for a little bit and sometimes that seems to work but I was wondering if you had any suggestions. He’s not hurting her, but she gets clumsy trying to get away from him and I worry she could hurt herself in the processes since my little guy is so friggin relentless in his teasing lol. Sorry for the long comment, I just wanted to give you an update and ask a question :). Thanks!
Hey I use this clipper: prf.hn/l/MDQlO0a. I always try get a quality product so I don't have to really replace it. The clipper is fantastic and I believe most clippers have warnings to protect against being sued. But they provide clipper guards so you can't cut too short and stop you from cutting their skin. In terms of brushes I use these two: Safari Self-Cleaning Slicker Brush for Cats - prf.hn/l/K98kD2x
○ FURminator Long Hair Cat Deshedding Tool - prf.hn/l/rGROGQD.
I am really happy that you are having so much fun with your Ragdoll! If people just meet one in person they would fall in love with the breed!
Hey so my cats play rough from time to time. Usually its Arya that annoys Teemo and then Teemo chases after her and Arya hissing at him to stop. Usually the cats teach themselves what are their boundaries. So don't worry unless you really start seeing blood. But this is normal. Hope that helps!
@@TheCatButler HEY! Thanks for getting back with me. I know youtube creators are busy so I appreciate you taking time out of your day to answer questions. LOL. I asked my vet if there was a set of clippers they recommend and they sent me to an amazon site with the same Wahl clippers for dogs and cats so this must be the top of the line. Except i think on Amazon its 180 bucks and on Chewy its 161. Chewy sure is a great place to shop online for pets. I get allot of my stuff from there.
Yeah their rough housing is never bad and they never get close to breaking the skin. Actually right now since skarlytt is about 11 pounds now and Stryker is about 5 1/5 pounds, Skarlytt has the size advantage and has ever since i got Stryker. Ever since they met they have been playing like long lost buddies. Its just Stryker is a little hellion on wheels with his zoomies and Skarlytt gets the brunt of it sometimes. And what gets me is that she starts it sometimes. He’ll be sitting somewhere and she will sneak up behind him and pound on him and run away. Then he will keep on and keep on chasing her until she has to hide somewhere high up or in a hiding spot. But her fur has gotten so thick that now when he tackles her he bites her and you should see his face when he keeps getting a mouthful of fur instead of something substantial. Its actually kind of funny because he keeps trying to spit out her fur and once he does he will go in for another bite and get another mouthful of hair. Its just sometimes she hisses at him and runs away. One time I even stuck my hand in place of what he was biting and he didn’t know it was my hand for a few seconds and his doesn’t bite her hard at all. I have looked for marks too. Nothing. So i guess your right. It must be just their kitten phase. I mean Skarlytt is 10 months and Stryker is 5 months and Ragdolls are kittens for like years basically lol.. So im sure it will work itself out.. I just feel for Skarlytt sometimes when Stryker starts getting relentless. Lol thanks again!
Thanks for sharing had fun imagining your beautiful cats running around! They seem sweet and are in a loving household with an awesome owner :)
You use the same toothpaste I use! I think 🤔 lol
It’s a chicken flavor enzymatic toothpaste. My cat loves it… she will eat the toothpaste if I let her lol. It’s good to get some kind of toothpaste that you cat likes as well.
Yes we use the same then! a tooth paste they like is essential!
@@TheCatButler thanks for confirming, I would definitely suggest this toothpaste, and even more so now! Haha, my cat loves having her teeth brushed, I’ve been pretty bad at staying on top of it lately. I’m gonna start brushing her teeth twice a week like I used to.
I need advice. I really want a cat but I'm leaving as an exchange student in 1.5-2 years. I really want to adopt a cat, I've spent hundreds of hours (literally) researching and watching videos because if I ever become a cat owner I'd like to be a great one. I'm highly considering adopting a cat but I'm just now entering college. Part of my college's requirements is to complete at least 1 semester abroad, but my plan would be to complete a year and I'd be doing this in about 3 or 4 semesters (1.5 to 2 years). Would it still be appropriate to adopt a cat now? Despite my wishes, is it better for me to simply hold off on owning a cat until I am settled at a home? Whenever it would be time for me to leave to study a year abroad, I'd be leaving the cat with my parents, both of whom have expressed If I adopt a kitty they would not partake in its care. It is of my belief if I adopt and leave in 1.5-2 years for a whole year, by then I would have the cat obviously litter box trained and with regular feeding schedules, as well as a preferred vet. So effort from my parents to take care of the cat while I'm gone would be minimal. I genuinely am at a crossroads, and I don't want to be selfish in wanting to adopt a cat so I'd like to do what would be best for the cat, not myself. Should I hold off until I'm settled in a few years and live alone?
Hey it is a lot to consider, but good question! And you are very thoughtful. College can be quite a busy time. And maybe you want to experience a lot of things in college. I know myself in college would have been difficult taking care of a cat, financially and just having the time. I think the ideal time be after you graduate college. I hope that helps!
@@TheCatButler it does help! I've asked a few friends as well and everyone sort of agrees the best thing for the cat and myself would be if I hold off until I'm done with college. I guess I'll have to be patient in the interests of being able to grant a cat the best experience possible once I adopt. Thank you so much for responding :)
Is chicken ok for Persian...some says it affects their eyes
Chicken is the most acceptable meat for cats in general. I believe the eye issue in Persians is genetic and happens anyways. Hope that helps
Can someone recommend a pet trimmer smaller and quieter than this one
Do you ship to Hungary from your store?
Hey Wolf currently I don’t. Which items are you interested in? Working on currently figuring out how to ship to Europe logistically
@@TheCatButler The cat carrier bag and the and porcelain bowls for a relatives.
gotcha! I will work on trying to get a European shipping strategy working in the next 2 months if I can.
European laws are different from the US, and shipping is different. So have to figure out how to make it work!
Which country in Europe should I target?
How often do you feed your cat
Hey Diane, about twice a day!
@@TheCatButler thank you not now I going to get two rag dolls I just love teemo and Arya i am from Australia
Aww thanks for the kind words. Ever since I got Ragdolls I don’t think I’ve had a bad day overall :)
My cat used to eat a raw diet until I took him to the vet due to him having urine crystals. :( I was very apprehensive to switch him to a prescription diet, but I would rather have him on that than not being able urinate and potentially dying from the blockage. Seeing him in pain was the worst feeling in the world. I was definitely in the camp that vets aren't taught nutrition as thoroughly as they should and that the push xyz brands due to what they are taught but when your cat has a condition like this I just can't take any chances.
yeah understand your view point!
@@TheCatButler Here's hoping Teemo and Arya continue to be life long filet mignon enjoyers 😁
Hello I got a stray cat before which is my first time seeing a cat in 2019 but now he left us alone on 2021 which is I don’t know why but I miss him at least we got another cat but I miss the stray cat :(
I am sorry for your loss :(. I wish you the best!
I envy your cats allowing their teeth to be brushed. I'm sure you got them accustomed to it when they were still babies, which I should have done with my cats. And I wish I could adopt your raw diet, but clearly it's quite pricey, but we do the best we can for our cats with the budget that we have. I have tried giving my cats raw and freeze dried meat, but they just would not eat it ☹️
I would say my cats are still not a fan of teeth brushing haha. the teeth brushing definitely didn't happen over night. It was a lot of patience, a lot of patience haha.
Yeah I agree a raw diet is definitely pricey. There is some protein heavy wet food that is a good alternative.
yeah commercial cat food can be quite addicting. I am not sure what they add in there to make cats go so crazy for it. Even Teemo and Arya go crazy over treats that are not as good as the real fresh thing.
@@TheCatButler but at least they don't seem ready to kill you when you do brush their teeth. I can't even get to properly trim my cats' nails without them acting like they're trying to get out of a straitjacket lol. Do you know of any protein healthy wet food brand you could recommend? I currently give my cat Royal Canin but they have been very unreliable lately as far as availability goes, due to covid. Thank you!
Hey these are the few wet foods that are within the price range of royal canin:
○ Ziwi Peak - prf.hn/l/yOX9wDA
○ Tiki Cat Food - prf.hn/l/QxReYPb
Or if your budget is a little bigger. This company I think has the best quality - www.smalls.com/human-grade-fresh
Hope that helps!
@@TheCatButler than you very much for the info. I'll be checking them out 😀
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Do you also feed your cats dry food?
No I don’t.
I can understand the safety of raw beef but raw chicken isnt there still a probability of salmonella?
Hey that is a good question! So cats naturally have a more acidic digestive system meant to kill bacteria, since they are carnivores. Unlike us. And if you source meat from a high quality meat provider you can reduce the risk as well. Hope that helps!
This was very helpful! I’m planning to get a ragdoll kitten myself in a few months and I was wondering how much tofu litter do u buy that lasts a month? I’m not sure how much you would need for the litter box u have 🙏🏼
hey good question! so I have two really big litter boxes (box can fit like 3 or 4 cats). I probably use about 2.5 - 3 bags per month. The bags are quite small that I have. Hope that helps!
I want to get a ragdoll but when I asked my cat lover cousin she said that when ragdoll cats get older there faces start to get wrinkly and brown....is this true?
that is not true at all!
I knew it.....I really want a ragdoll.....my cousin likes cats but I guess she doesn't know anything about it
Men it's hard brushing their teeth? We got many "dental treats" here thank God - only once a month LOL...No one heard of brushing cat's teeth hardly in Europe! 😛No way we can afford meat here, like 25USD per pound, we humans are either full vegetarians or we eat only once a week LOL!
Yeah indeed brushing their teeth is quite difficult and requires a lot of patience. I find using a super small tooth brush to be very helpful! I have been brushing their teeth everyday for about 2.5 years except for vacations and it has definitely helped at the vet. There has been very little tartar.
Yeah I guess in America meat is more common. Feels like we are the opposite, almost no veggies and all meat. With veggies costing more.
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Can I feed my cats wet food, and dry food instead I don’t have the proper meat to feed my cats?
If you could, just try to stick with wet food. I am not sure your budget, but nutrition and water content wise its better than dry. Hope that helps!
That’s great, thanks so much!
Dude I realllyyyy really want a ragdoll kitten but my parents are like "Nope." 😭
The cute videos aren’t convincing them? :(
My story, me boy would eat it, but he would throw up. I think he ate a chipmunk and I think he threw up when he ate the chipmunk.
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