Welcome to Cat Mythbuster everyone! And remember, this is a series, so if you have a question or a myth you want to see busted, just leave a comment and start it with "MYTH?" and we'll add it to the list!
Interesting although most of these myths I knew already. Not sure if learned over the years if cat ownership or if from other Jackson videos. Like false cats always land on their feet instead they often do . Righting mechanism , flexible spine and sense of balance common in cats. But from some heights now enough time to right . Also doesn't mean they will not get injured.
Cats need dry or crunchy for good dental health. Heard best to use wet exclusive so what to do for dental health. I can't imagine cleaning their teeth with a toothbrush. I have hard enough time grooming them.
Myth? So this isn't just for cats, but growing up I was told that a raw egg is good for a cat's (and dog's) coat. That it helps keep it healthy and shiny. True or false?
@@TheDaenvgiell False. I have been told that raw eggs are bad. The raw egg has a protein avidin . Avidin interferes with the absorption of biotin. This vitamin is essential for cats Cooked eggs are fine.
Never wanted a cat - never liked them. Found one outside sick, tick-infested, and took it to the vet. We bonded so well and he is now my best friend. I knew nothing about cats and this video, along with all of your others, provided me with so much knowledge. I'm a better cat dude now. Thank you
@@vamitydust A friend - a guy who adores cats - said that he found society seemed through media and such to portray cats as a feminine animal and dogs, at least many breeds, as a more masculine animal - and thus he found the same that many men do not like cats. In my experience, it was just neighbor cats tearing up or flower beds - I probably should have blamed their owner and not the cats, though - now that I know how great cats can be
You have been a recipient of what is commonly known as the “cat delivery network”! They find you! Somehow, that little guy knew he needed you and you needed him. Also, people who say they “don’t like cats” generally did not grow up with them, or at least didn’t have anyone in a mentor role in their life who taught them how to approach or interact with them appropriately. The fact that you are watching Jackson’s videos means you are already an amazing and dedicated cat dad!
When my cat had kittens, she used to dump them on my dog while she went out. She totally trusted him with them and he was thrilled. When she died, he seriously grieved. We had to get him another cat.
Great story. ❤️ I has a dog that loved my cats. When on a walk she'd go up to strange cats who would slap her face - dog would look so surprised and hurt. I stopped letting her approach strange cats.
@@musicteacher5757 🥰 We got him a tiny rescue kitten. Fitted into the palm of my hand. When we showed her to him, he was so excited, every hair on his body stood on end and he started shaking. That kitten got washed to within an inch of her life. She survived him by some years, but I had the other problem. She wasn't really wary of strange dogs 😄
OMG I'm so sorry. That is so sad. Hate to know when animals grieve over another's passing. I know it hurts humans immensely. Hate for our unhuman but more than human loved ones to feel the same pain. Hope he's better now with your new kitty. Sorry
My mom broke her knee and, out of the blue, my cat (Cat Benatar) started laying right beside it and purring. Her doctors were really surprised at how quickly she healed. After she was able to get up and walk around, my cat began laying at the end of the bed again. She has actually become my mom's caretaker. She even comes in and meows when it's time for her to go to bed! It's hilarious!😂
Your kitty may have the greatest name ever bestowed upon a feline!! The healing effect of cat purrs is so interesting, they say there's science behind it, but I think we all know it's magic.
During our cats' last checkup (2 12+ years old siblings), the veterinarian said that both cats' eyes are showing slight opacity, normal with aging. She said that the only expected effect is that they won't see quite as well in very dim light. We had recently moved to another house, so I completed my placement of a few night lights in wall receptacles by adding two more, at the cats's water dishes. The night lights were for human safety, now they can aid the cats, too.
My brother and dad would always feed my cats milk and icecream, i always told them don't do that because i knew it was bad. They never listened, never took me seriously. Each and every time they would do that the cats ended up getting sick. They always told me "a little is ok for them". Some people refuse to learn.
I'm new to having cats, and I thought they could see so well in the dark they'd be fine. The cats I have are... oddly perfect. They've wrecked nothing, they only play with what I want them to play with, and they listen when I ask them to leave a room. But for a few weeks the one would come up to me at night in bed, crying out, purring to soothe and making biscuits on my bed + trying to get my attention before peeing. Turned out she was scared of the pitch black she'd have to walk through to get to the litter box in the unfamiliar house. Dim nightlight to the rescue.
You got a good sense ive something is up I already knew that sudden change in cat behavior could be a sign and that was exactly mine cat did 4 weeks ago! Like very clingy and long purring sessions while lay on me, the moment I thought ‘this is the loudest purring I ever heard her doing’ I made an appointment for the vet! And yes..... pneumonia, in very early state... i was really quick with it. Did antibiotics for a week! And she seems healthier then before and the only purring I hear are Happy purrings!! 🎉
The video editor deserves a raise because the edits and how they'd close up on the drawings (and sad music towards the end at the one) was hilarious. 😂
I got a shy, little scaredy cat and was clueless, my first cat. I just followed everything Jackson Galaxy said and now I have the best cat in the world 😻 A little, black cat, we are both very thankful 💜
Also realize that whole raw milk is totally different than store bottled homogenized and pasteurized. We drink fresh raw. Cats drink a little bit with no bad consequences. But not thirsty since eating rae.
Thank you for busting these myths. I used to have a cat who only had one level when she purred: loud. She purred every time I took her to the vet, but I knew from her body language that she was scared. Only one of the vets we visited over 13 years was able to hear her heartbeat and they let me know she had a heart murmur at an early age. Most of the vets couldn't hear her heartbeat over her purrs. I never knew cats purred for any other reason besides happiness until I got her. She was a consistent teacher. I just wanted to say, this lesson reminds me of a myth pertaining to dogs. Some people think dogs only wag their tails when they're happy. This isn't true either. There are different types of wags and a dog can wag its tail if it is scared or upset.
Dog's tail wagging simply means they're in a high-energy mental state, that energy can be positive like being happy or negative like being angry. Same for cats, actually. They wag (more like flick) their tails when they're excited hunting or when they're upset and wary. Cats sometimes do a different "wag" that's just the tip of the tail that wags, and that generally means calm but paying attention. As with any situation, you need to take into account the whole body language situation and context to correctly read the message.
I was a pet sitter for a couple of decades. I'm a cat person and couldn't believe it when one cat I was pet sitting for for a few times would not come near me. It took her 5 years! But she finally tentatively got up in my lap. Turns out her owner had passed away awhile back and his wife didn't like her. So she would hide often. I felt so sorry for her.
@@GrannyLinn I had one for a long time that almost always wanted to be in the same room I was in--she'd faithfully follow me around the house unless I was vacuuming. She liked playing with wand toys, but that's about as close as she'd get. After a couple of years she'd sit on the other end of the sofa with me or get on the far corner of the bed, but it wasn't until she got older that she wanted to be pet. She was a rescue, so I have no idea whether that was just her personality or some humans had treated her badly. I miss her.
@@GrannyLinn We had a boy cat who came from an outdoor situation who would only approach me if his best buddy stood between us. When his best buddy cat passed, he picked another best buddy, but then she also passed (these were all cats from the same outdoor community which had been threatened and so were brought inside for their protection; because we were caregivers, they had known us from young adulthood if not before). And then, after 12 years of living inside with us, he decided to see for himself if we were okay to hang out with. He ended up becoming a massive lap cat, although he only liked to sit on my lap when I was at my computer (probably because he knew I would be there for awhile) - he would try to herd me towards my computer whenever he felt like having a little petting session followed by a lap nap! Of course, some kitties are just never really into physical affection - kinda like some humans - but there is always hope! Thank you for being patient with her; I hope she comes around soon. :)
my baby was in vet icu for a week and when she started to react she started purring crazily, everyone in the hospital thought it was bcs she is the nicest cat and she was happy, but I knew it was bcs she was scared with the whole situation… but she fully recovered and now she purrs just out of happiness 🎉
And what did we learn from this video everyone?? We learned that Jackson can't draw for his life 😆 I kid of course haha I learn a lot about cats thanks to Jackson ❤️
I found it funny and endearing that even the bad drawings got the message across. Of course we had the advantage of hearing the explanations so it wasn't all just intuition. Thanks, Jackson!
And the purring. A big thanks for that one. I remember a man telling me how he would swing his cat around and the cat “loved it” bc the cat was purring! I’m sure that poor kitty was terrified. My one cat used to purr when I’d cut his nails - and I know he wasn’t purring out of happiness.
40% subscribers is surprisingly high, actually. Jackson has got a great community going on here =) A LOT of other youtube channels I follow, their subscriber percentage is around 20. That's not to say that we can't do better though! Getting this channel up to the 80's range would be a worthy goal
Having a low percentage of subscribed viewers is good because it means your videos are being shown to new people. If 100% of your viewers were subscribed, it would mean you aren't reaching new people.
I have on where that is his preferred mode of communication for EVERYTHING. It's adorable. He also chatters (like most do at birds) when he is annoyed at our other cat for walking by him.
Our ginger girl does that whenever she is close to me and moves. Like when she's cuddling and then decides to get up and use the box or something or when she is about to jump up on the bed. It's like a warning that she is there. The 5 year old boy who stays a lot can't seem to understand she's just being polite. The two of them annoy each other to no end.
My 10 cats range from 2 years young to almost 19 years old. I have had cats all my life and yet both my cats and yourself, Mr. Galaxy, still manage to teach me new things. Thank you!!! 😸
I've had my two shelter female cats for 11 years now. Mother cat and what was the runt of the litter. The runt is no longer a runt, but on the heavy side 😸 As for the mother cat. She had a tough life before I adopted her, from what I know anyway. It was almost two years until, I got her to purr and seek human contact on her own 😿 Today she's an attention wh0re who follows me around everywhere I go Sure it can be annoying, but I'm happy that she is happy and enjoying life ❤
My late girl of 17, same thing. She'd been owned by someone who dumped her in downtown Atlanta! She had it extremely tough. She walked up to the vet we adopted her from, while he was downtown. She was six months old, very dirty, all skin and bones. It took her two years to warm up to us, and it happened suddenly during a medical emergency. We literally had to coddle and cuddle her through it all. She became a totally different cat once she knew she could trust us. She became our shadow. Losing her at 17 in 2002 from cancer, was heartbreaking. I still miss her. A new love coincidentally came to me 16 years later. A Siamese mix, Babette. She was five months old, and is now five. I love her as much as my other girl, just differently.
You spent the time to let her go at her own pace. Thank you , Very important to let them feel comfortable, & Loved.... That leads to TRUST.. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
My son and I are adopting our first family member (never had a pet) and yes it’s a cat. I’m so anxious and excited. But I’ve been watching your videos to get me over the anxiousness.
Hello Jackson, i want you to know how much I appreciate your videos! Whether they make me laugh or cry, they always educate me. I recently lost my fur-family member and if anyone has not watched Jacksons video addressing this topic I highly recommend it. Nobody or nothing has alleviated my grief, not one little bit but you actually helped. Now i know I will always “carry the loss and the love” thank you so much Jackson for being a part of my family. Btw your wife is stunning and i really appreciated you sharing what her culture does after the loss of a family member!!!….just fabulous
Sending you gentle hugs. We're so much better for having known them & loved them. I know how dreadfully it hurts when they're gone. Blessings! Jackie in upstate NY
Im sorry for your loss, it sucks. I was a vet tech million moons ago and I learned this: even if it hurts right now, it doesnt erase the years you had together. The time spent together is always greater than the loss, we just lose perspective when the hurt is recent. Maybe think about getting a new kitty? Not to replace your previous cat, nothing can do that, but theres many rescues in need of homes and furry company always helps. Just a thought :)
I think it's important to note that although cats require less water when they eat meat, cats on a dry food diet require more water consumption. And once a cat needs water, it is important that they have access to it right away. Preferably available at all times. (I'm not an expert though 🤷♀️) Love these videos and the amazing work Jackson does😊
Maybe it's my culture, but I was raised to believe cats would smother babies by wanting to smell the milk on their breath and so accidentally smothering them.
Yep. This is why I always feed my foster kittens wet food. I also keep a few water bowls around the house. (My resident cat is on an alternating wet/raw diet.)
Myth? What about the one people used to say that the cat would steal your breath in your sleep, or make you fall on the stairs on purpose, you know, the old put the cat out every night before you go to bed myth?
Hi Jackson... I have 2 small dogs and every time we foster a litter(we are notorious foster fails) my male, Oliver, goes into protective mode with the baby kittens... we now have 11 cats with the 2 youngest at 11 mos. old...and he still plays referee when they play fight... ALL of them loves him & he loves them ALL back...
I have a cat and a dog..They both weight 13 pounds and are the same height. They get along really well, the dog lets the cat know when it’s time to play or not and the cat will harass her until she says ok…lol
To give a better summary for why cats can't have milk: When kittens reach weaning age (4-5 weeks), their bodies naturally stop producing the enzyme lactase which helps them break down the sugar (or lactose) in the milk. This is where we get the term lactose-intolerant. Because they can't break down the sugar in the milk, just like humans who are lactose-intolerant, they experience diarrhea.
Exactly, and that's also why a huge percentage of human population can drink milk, because a mutation that occour many times many thousands of years ago that make us produce this enzyme all life long. The possibility to eat/digest more stuff was a big vantage in surviving
@@danielaarienti9511I think the only Homo sapiens who aren’t lactose-intolerant are Northern Europeans. I’m far from that but I still eat cheese and yogurt, damn the consequences. 🤠😱
Not just diarrhea, the worst kind of diarrhea where fluids get sucked into your intestines and where bacteria instead of your enzymes have to do the job. You bloat, you lose a lot of fluid you cramp and until it’s over you ask yourself several times whether just dying wouldn’t be preferable. Always double check your coffee.
A feral cat had kittens on my property and I caught the kittens and got homes for them. Two of the homes that took kittens had dogs. In both cases, the kittens bonded with the dogs and cuddle with them to take naps. One of the kittens was even going into the crate with one of the dogs to snuggle with it.
I suspect that the "dogs and cats don't get along" idea comes from the old days when it was far more common for dogs and cats to roam around freely outdoors.
My 3 cats' health has greatly, no, AMAZINGLY, improved thanks to your guidance on just say no to dry food. THANK YOU for the ingredients in canned food videos. We're on the way to raw food!
Likewise - I ended up contacting the manufacturer of a food I wanted to try because the ingredient list just said "gelling agent" and I was like, "oh, is this carrageenan?" and the person from the manufacturer was like "oh, no! no, it's guar gum, we wouldn't touch carrageenan!!" - convinced me to give it a go and my cat loves it!
My cats have been on “homemade” food for about 1 1/2 years & they love it! Once, when I ran short on homemade food, I fed them canned & they threw it up!
I had a cat that hunted, played and slept with my dog. I even had to give the cat a bone so he wouldn't take my dog's. When my dog died, my cat sat in the yard where they played for a week grieving.
I had some baked beans once, set them down and went to the kitchen to get a drink. When I came back, ALL the BBQ sauce was gone.... only a plate of scattered white beans remained. McCavity (my first cat as an adult) was a former stray cat, so maybe that explains why he would eat a lot of crazy things... He was a fabulous cat (aren't they all?) who would play "hide and seek" with me. He would dash into a room, I'd go in, acting like I was looking for him (usually, he hadn't hidden very well) and I would say "Where's my kitty cat".... "Where did that kitty cat go?" and purposely not "find him". He would then run into another room.... so I'd repeat the same thing. He would be hunkered down, his tail swishing... excited. He loved the game and so did I! Been a lot of years since he's been on this earth. I miss him still. RIP sweet buddy.
Both dogs I’ve had were so impossibly sweet and patient with cats that they were able to win over even the most skittish and anti-dog of the feline bunch. I got so lucky, this was even before I knew how to properly introduce them!
Yup, my two dogs pretty much ignored the new cat. Since then one dog passed last year. We got a new pup this year and the cat now ignores the dogs. Occasionally they try to engage in play but aren’t quite sure what the goal/rules are yet. No big fusses tho. I’m almost done with my catio and am considering a second cat. Just stay calm and be prepared for accidents.
I have had (still have) cats & dogs my whole life. In over 50 years, I have never had a dog act aggressively to our multiple cats. Or any of our feline family members not adjust to our canine family. Even our rescues, feline & canine, all develope strong relationships. 🐈🐈🐈🐕🐕🐕💕💕💕💕💕
Love your wordplay & funny videos..."superstition?/sooper stoopid?" Flippin Awesome.... my kitty Jasper loved this one too. Thank You Team Jackson Galaxy
If it wasn’t for your Chanel I would never have gotten my 2nd kitten Dorrefei. Brian was sad and alone and now they both have the love and companionship of each other. Every species need a someone. Thank you
My cats enjoyed their water fountains (3 at one point!), but they were misery to clean. Within a few days, the water gets "slimy". You have to break it down into multiple jigsaw pieces and scrub into very hard to reach places. I finally just gave up and use large water dishes which I can keep clean. They drink frequently, despite eating a lot of wet food.
When I had a plastic water fountain it would get slimy. Also later had a cat whose skin near mouth would get red and acne from eating out of plastic food and water bowls. Vet said to switch to stainless or ceramic bowls - and my cats skin got better. About 10 years ago I got a ceramic cat water fountain and it does not get slimy - the only plastic in it is the water pump. Every week empty it out, wash and replace water. (I probably should do that every few days but …) since one of my cats when adopted has early kidney disease vet said good to have a fountain.
And the model you buy, months later, does not have the appropriate filters in the store. Or you buy the filters, then find out the pump no longer works. I gave up on fountains.
Have had my cat for 14 years now and just got another kitten, my mom wanted to give him cow milk essentially and instantly told them a big fat “NO!” I learned through experience and tons of research. I’m entering a new phase with my senior cat and learning new things because he is getting old, but I hope I have him for many more years still.
Thanks for another fun, informative video. I've had cats for over 20 years now. I shudder to think of the bumbling in those early years. But, most everything I've learned has been from the Jackson Galaxy videos, back when My Cat from Hell began to now, so many ways to learn. Thanks so much
We can blame the Ancient Greeks for the idea that cats and dogs don't get along. One of the earliest portrayals of cats in Ancient Greek art is a drawing on a pot of two people trying to force a cat to fight with a dog.
MYTH? The most dominant cat will never have to hide their stuff in the litterbox, but the lower-ranking cat in the pack will do for them. So the cat-owner, who of course has to clean the litterbox, will always be seen as lower-ranking from the cats' point of view. Thank you for this grandious video! I'm convinced that learning and laughing is the best combo. And many thanks from my cats, too. Their lives have been improved due to their "staff" watching your videos. ;)
Always appreciate our Caturdays with you! I was surprised you didn't mention a few things, though. 1 re milk 2 re night vision. 1)The milk myth probably started because of barn cats. Back in the day, people had a cow in their barn, and a cat to catch the rodents. I imagine the kittens were like, "oh...what's that?" Could be that the people giving them cream didn't notice the smells, or repercussions, because the cats went outside. Or, because the cats were exposed to it at an early age? 🤔 2)People might also think cats can 'see in the dark' because, although they don't know it, the cat also uses it's ears & nose! It's like radar. They have a great way of triangulating. Even in the dark! I'm always so amazed! Thank you, Jackson!
I have found that raw milk whether it be cow or goat is much better tolerated by cats. It's a fairly pure protein except for the lactose. Which is a sugar. Cats don't seem to have sweet receptors on their tongues like we do. So fruit and other sweet stuff doesn't usually interest them at all.
"MYTH?" Do cats only wag their tails when they are annoyed or angry? Jackson, thank you for all your great tips and advice, and laughs as well. I've had cat's all my life but even though I thought I knew a lot, I actually didn't. My cats, and even my dogs, have a lot better lives and are a lot happier because of the things I've learnt from you. I'm always recommending you to my friends, especially if they have just become new guardians or are about to xx
I love this question! I have a cat who will do tail twitches just randomly. It doesn't seem to matter the situation/environment. She could be playing, eating, just walking around... her tail seems to randomly twitch, a lot. I read it can be a curiosity thing. I'd like to hear Jackson's professional opinion though.
Lol, I think it really depends on the cat. Our second cat was an intact stray when we found him. He clearly has gotten into actual fights before (first time we saw him he had scabs) I've watched him play with our other cat. . .he hunkers down, his tail lashes, his ears go back. . .all while our other is laying belly exposed on the floor watching him. He's the one instigating it, and its kinda funny to watch. I've always tried to monitor them since they CAN go from rough play to chasing each others through the house with one or the other extremely annoyed na dyelling their heads off. . .but they also go right back to it five minutes later. There's never been blood or fur, just very ruffled feathers. He also gets really tail lashy/twitchy when he has the zoomies and is in hyper mode.
@@hallaloth3112 Does your cats twitchiness seem to stem more from the base of the tail? My cat doesn't fully lash her tail. It's a twitchy/flittering kind of situation. Almost like if she had cat wedgie and was trying to just quickly get it out. Or if a bug landed on her butt and she wanted to flick it off. It happens randomly and frequently enough that I've taken notice.
@@imananonymoususer It depends on the situation. If he's playing/hyper it's usually from the base/midway down the tail. If he's just resting it's usually just a subtle sort of flutter if his tail is moving at all. If he's more aware/alert its usually just the tip of his tail.
@@imananonymoususerIf I got it right, I think it is the twitch of happiness. My cat sometimes twitches her tail when I ask her if she is hungry and she is like "YESS I AM!! FOOD! YIPPEE!!". Like the twitch comes from the middle part instead of the entire tail moving.
When cows were milked by hand the barn cats would line up to get a squirt direct from the cow's bit straight into their mouth. I wonder if the completely unprocessed milk was more digestible than the stuff we get from the store.
Yes, raw milk is far more digestible than pasteurized, homogenized stuff we are given. I used to buy raw milk from a local farmer. They have to sell it by law, labeled as "raw milk for pets". But when you get it home, hey, the milk police don't get to know what you do with it. I would make the best yogurt ever. It tasted a thousand times better than store bought milk.
Purring at the vet is common. My vet takes my cat to the counter by the sink & turns on the water. This causes the cat to stop purring. Then the vet can hear the heart sounds.
1st off, thank you for using your platform to be the voice for the felines who can’t speak themselves, you’ve inspired me to switch direction and go into cat and dog behavior, you’re awesome!💖 Second, military life involves a lot of moving around and my husband being gone for long periods of time at a time. Moving around that often I know is stressful for my lynx point, Katrina. I’ve been taking your tips of building her wall tree shelves and a cat window patio and other things to make her life as happy as possible indoors. We are approaching our first move and I want to know what some good ways are to help cats when moving to a new home with us. What can I do to make the process as least stressful for her as possible? The two ways we typically travel to move are driving there ourselves and on a plane if it helps, we do however usually drive if we can, when we can so it’s also easier on our dogs. But we will be in our family car with three dogs, two kids, my husband and I, and her in her carrier. What can I do for her to make the move better for her? Thanks again!💖🐈
The main thing that will help, scent 'therapy'. Have her scent, and her favourite human's scent on a blanket in the carrier (this you set up in advance). I have a blanket that put my scent on (put it in bed with me) and then she put hers on (sleeping in the carrier without the top on). When we went to the vet, I also threw in a t-shirt of mine that I had just worn. Many suggest having the carrier out at all times so they do not freak out when they see it. When moving house, on moving out day, have one 'locked' room where the cat has all her things (toys, food, tree, sleeping, litter). Pack up this as last thing. When arriving at new house, set up a quiet 'locked' room as it was in the old house. If she gets on well with the dogs, have the dog/s in there as well. Once unpacked, gradually introduce her to new house. Always keep inside for a minimum 2-4 weeks (depends on cat), and when introducing to outside, be with her, ideally have her on a lead.
Absolutely cats and dogs can get along and be best friends in the home environment. We had the siamese first, then got the dog. The siamese was the lamaze coach when the dog had puppies and often babysat. We kept one of the pups and the cat taught him how to clean paws upon coming into house and play with a mouse. When that cat died, we took the dog with us to get a new kitten, he picked her. Those two were best friends all their lives and the cat mourned for months when the dog died. Well that explains it, cause I never turn on a light to go to the bathroom and the silly cat can't see my feet and gets under them all the time.
Hey Jackson! My cat puked on the carpet. I was away, so it soaked into the carpet and hardened. It had happened before, so I had ordered your EX Stain Remover spray bottle. I used your Stain Remover on the puke and then cleaned the area with paper towels. UNBELIEVABLE! NOT A TRACE OF PUKE, NO ODOR, AND SO EASY TO DO! I found another stain nearby and used your spray on it. UNBELIEVABLE! NOT A TRACE--THE STAIN WAS GONE! WHAT A FANTASTIC PRODUCT! I thank you, and my cat, Maisy, thanks you!
The cats and dogs thing reminded me of my sister's long departed lab who LOVED all the kitties! Some liked him to the point where they cuddled with him to sleep, others merely tolerated him. The funniest bit was that they all often had wet cowlicks on their heads because as they passed each other, he always gave them a giant lick on the head. 😂
Love, love, love, love, love, Mr. Galaxy! Even though my cat is 19, he still surprises me everyday with some new stuff that's off the wall. Oliver has owned me since he was 8 weeks old. Now at 19 years old he still "parkours" at 4am, plays with and sleeps with the dog, who is ALSO 20 years old, attacks my feet from under my bed, etc. Keeping BOTH pets at weight has been my secret.
1:50 There are some body language "crossed wires" between cats and dogs though, such as wagging tails - signalling annoyance in cats, excitement in dogs - and holding the tail high - meaning "I see you" in Cat but "I'm the boss of you!" in Dog. Dogs are also generally larger than cats and could therefore be seen as a potentially dangerous predator by the cat. That being said, if they're properly acclimated to each other, especially at a young age, there's no reason a cat and a dog couldn't be the best of friends.
What I sometimes do is freeze a bottle of water and wrap it in a towel for my kitty to lay next to when shes too hot. She likes it. Maybe that's something to try? 😺
If she will let you, take a spray bottle, hold the nozzle close up against her skin, and soak her undercoat. Then wipe her face an ears with a cool, wet cloth. If she hates this, you risk getting shredded, but it's worth a try, and it's worked on two of my cats in a row. They can't sweat, but this gets some evaporative going. Caveat: don't do this if the humidity is super high, but that's probably not a problem in Italy.
A marble slab, cat sized, is about 10 degrees cooler than the ambient room temp. No pad, just the cold tile to lay on. Get 2 and chill one while using the other.
You know what Jackson G.? At first I didn't like you when I first saw you on t.v., but now.. oh my gosh! There is something about you that is so endearing. I love you man!💖💖💖💖
I grew up with cat's and dog's, they always got along. I had a friend that couldn't believe they got along and played together. I am more of a cat lover.
the blue screen of death!! I saw that on my last computer and almost cried. Seeing it here, was hilarious!! Thanks, Jackson, for all of your info and the fun way you present it. Been watching you for a while, and just recently got a kitten. Got your book, and now I watch even more videos of yours. :)
I had a cat a long time ago, and at one point, she was producing very runny, and bloody stool, and we were all really confused, until I caught my little brother feeding her milk. I was not thrilled and had to explain to him that cats really can't have milk. He was pretty young at the time and meant well, but it was not a fun time for any of us.
I have had cats & dogs for over 50+ years. From kittens, puppies, as well as adult and rescues. All our various furbabies have adjusted with little to no aggression towards each other. 🐈🐕🐈🐕🐈🐈💕💕💕💕💕🇨🇦😎
I do think the milk myth is more nuanced than that, especially if you are concerned with lactose. For example, concerning goat milk, it naturally has less lactose than cow's milk. It also has oligosaccharides which are known to reduce intestinal inflammation. And if you've ever seen old Victorian pictures and paintings of cats being given cow's milk or cream and wondered why, it is important to remember that this was the era before pasteurization. Unpasteurized milk has a natural compound in it called lactase which breaks down lactose and makes it easier to digest. This is not the case for pasteurized milk. There's actually a lot of debate over whether or not pasteurization can lead to lactose intolerance! Edit: gattilucia makes some excellent points regarding lactase below! From what I've gathered, it seems lactase is not actually present in unpasteurized milk but is produced by the intestines in response to it. This doesn't occur in adult cats. Thanks for sharing!
Other than what you are describing, some stores sell cow milk with highly reduced lactose for lactose intolerant people. Some pet stores even sell special cat milk with reduced lactose as well.
Not to mention, cats can and will try to eat or drink anything and everything their humans are, regardless of whether it’s good for them or not. My sister’s ex boyfriend had a cat that would even try to sneak drinks of his whiskey!
Cats aren't lactose tolerant as adults. In humans, lactose tolerance is primarily genetic. People whose ancestors kept cattle for thousands of years tend to have it, others don't. There are actually multiple genetic mutations independently arising in humans-some of which are extremely efficient at processing cows milk, even more than most lactose tolerant people. It's a trait evolved to fully take advantage of the resource of having cattle. About 1/3rd of humans have evolved to tolerate non-human milk in adulthood specifically in order to take advantage of those nutrients. Cats aren't humans though, they don't have the genes to tolerate milk that long, especially other species milk. But they often will try to get at it if you're trying to milk an animal in front of them. They want it, but it's bad for them. You stop them from drinking it like you stop your dog from eating your chocolates.
@@camdyndarksidecat7038 I agree, which I think is why people look for lactose-free or low lactose options if they want to give milk to their cats. Whether that solves the issue or not however... As for humans and lactose intolerance, I think it is also important to consider that humans who were keeping cattle thousands of years ago were not drinking pasteurized milk (and their animals were kept in far different conditions) and thus had less exposure to lactose in the first place, especially if you consider that what we buy as milk in stores today would have been referred to as "sweet milk" by Europeans, as much milk tended to be delivered days after it had been milked and was commonly consumed as "clabber". I also think there is a common misconception that only a select few groups of people drank milk. Although I mentioned Europe above, there are several recorded instances of milk consumption throughout human history - it was just usually fermented like yogurt or kefir. Some examples include but are not limited to: kumis (mare or donkey milk) from Mongolia, mabisi from Zambia, amasi from South Africa which I believe is based on a Zulu drink named amaswi, and gariss (camel's milk) from Sudan!
Can you explain something? We have two cats that grew up as kittens together and both are fixed. But once a month or once every couple months our boy cat Marvin goes full on aggression mode towards our girl cat (his sister from the same litter) GayGay. Biting her neck and climbing on top of her like he's trying to mount her. She yelps loud and I need to break it up then he chases her around and does it again. He eventually calms down but I hate hearing her yelp, it makes me wonder was he doing that all morning while we slept? Any advice?
What age were they fixed and how long ago. If they were fixed as adults or fairly recently the male hormones may not have switched off yet. Best bet is to ask your vet.
Super helpful! I never give my kitty dairy because I knew that, but I am glad to know about the water! My cat rarely drinks water, but she eats wet food and rarely has dry food. I sometimes add a tad of water to the wet food, especially with this heat. She loves just laying outside in the dirt under my hosta plants! I think she actually gets cold in the a/c and ends up outside. :D I found the whole purring and eye info really interesting too. I love your channel and I especially love the suspenders with this one. :)
I give my cats mainly dry food, with some wet food at dinnertime. They like the kind with food bits in gravy. That is, they lick up all the gravy and leave the bits behind, unless they get really hungry. Sometimes I add water to the leftover bits, and they drink that. Their main water source is the blue ceramic crock and the beige plastic crock. The beige crock is most popular. Supposedly ceramic crocks can help the water stay cooler, but the cats don't seem to care about that. Same preferences, even if I swap places for the two crocks.
Jackson you are great and everything you say is true. I had and have cats and dogs and they always got along very well. What's more, two years ago my 15-year-old cat Benito who grew up with my she dog Mané since he was a baby (they slept and ate together from the same plate) had to be euthanized due to a bone cancer metastasis💔, my dog Mané who was 16 years old looked for him for a week and, despite taking her to the vet every day, she left herself to die 💔 for having lost her beloved feline brother. Cats and dogs are not enemies, they are superior in feelings to humans who are the ones who create those stupid myths. Thank you for all your fascinating videos. Greetings from Argentina
Cats on farms have been drinking milk for centuries. I don't think it has hurt them much. When I was a kid & didn't know any better, I gave my cats anything they wanted, including milk, ice cream & yogurt. They were just fine. I didn't force it on them, & it never was much, but no problems. Maybe we just lucked out. My cats don't care for fountains...bummer. And the WONT-WONT-WONT eat canned food...solve that problem!
This is true, but also before litter boxes, so the evidence wouldn't be as apparent. Most cats are lactose intolerant. Dairy doesn't necessarily harm them as in destroys their health, just makes their GI system act up, kind of like I know I will regret it if I eat cucumbers, but they're so delicious I usually give in a couple of times each summer. That said, not all cats have the lactose intolerance, so they can have dairy without any intestinal consequences.
You can learn a lot from cats/kittens just by watching them, closely, they love to eat their favorite flavor food, they love to play, they love and need to sleep, (cat naps). I can tell Jackson has watched closely and for long times, with lots of love for them. That is why he tries to teach us all he knows from experience or gathering information about cats! Thank You Mr. Galaxy! Tell them again most cats do not like nose boops.
Some people I know will never get a male cat because they believe males spray around the house and females do not. I know for a fact that this is a myth and just depends on the individual cat. I try to tell them but they will not budge, and always opt for a female. The opposite of this is people saying they will never get a female because they are more diva-like. Again, it all depends on the individual cat. In my adult life I've had 4 female cats and 10 male cats. It's not that I prefer males over females; it just worked out that way with how they came into my life when needing to be rescued. Only two of the male cats sprayed occasionally after I had introduced another male into the house. The spraying stopped once they got used to each other. The females were just as cute and affectionate as the males and I never noticed any diva-like behavior. It annoys me when people try to pigeon-hole cat gender or breed into being only a certain way. Every cat is as individual as people are.
@@vickiatabi4235 Yes, I agree that generally this is the case. Both my males were neutered as kittens and never sprayed until I brought another male in the house later in their lives. I guess they are/were "Napoleon" kitties that tend to be more insecure about their territories.
Lol. . .our second cat was intact male stray that took us something 2-3 months before the vet was able to get him to be fixed. In all that time it was only the last two weeks that he ever sprayed >.> He was a lovely gentlemen and I couldn't even be mad about the two times (and one other accident) that happened. He's even more gentlemanly and happy now that he is fixed.
Whoever suggested that Jackson draw out his explanation deserves so much credit 😂 Thank you for the amazing 10:07 masterpiece. The editing really enhanced the beauty as well
Currently watching this with one of my new babies purring on my chest. She’s only 3 months old, but she already seems to be a fan of your channel. 😂 thank you for your videos! I was able to have a nice base camp set up for her and her sister’s arrival.
Wow, I didn't know cats were crepuscular! That's one of my favorite words.... and what about using nightlights (at night) for older cats with fading vision? We have 5 cats over 10yrs and we put nightlights in every room. I hope it helps the old geezers. Jackson, thank you for all your help...I've been a SUBSCRIBER for years.
'Sometimes superstition. Sometimes super stupid' 😂 Love that line. I found this video a reiteration of the misconceptions covered in JG's previous videos, but still no less helpful nor less entertaining. 😊
I’d be curious to find out where the “cats drink milk” myth comes from. Obviously it’s been spread by pop culture (alongside the other cartoon cat food, half-eaten fish), but it’s hard to imagine it just appeared out of thin air. My hypothesis would be that farmers observed their barn cats eagerly licking up spillage after a milking (raw milk is warm and high in fat so it would probably be irresistable for a starving mouser), and since they didn’t have to clean explosive diarrhea out of a litterbox, came to the conclusion that milk was an appreciated (and, unlike meat, decently affordable) snack to give their cats. But that’s pure conjecture and I’d love to know what the real story is. And while we’re at it, I’d also love to know the origin of the equally stubborn myth (at least in Europe) that hedgehogs of all creatures drink cow’s milk. You have not seen war until you have seen two old ladies with allotments fighting over one of them setting out milk for the hedgehogs.
One of the biggest myths about cats (from people who are usually not familiar with them) is that cats are mean, pernicious or can't be trusted. I'd really love to see that myth busted busted busted!😂❤
It’s amazing how much bad information is out there. Your explanations are so clear and well said. So much for my husband’s joke about the night-blind cats of the Serengeti. 🤦🏻♀️❤
So they can't see. Nobody can see in total darkness not even a nocturnal creatures. They need at least little bit of light. They have better vision than say humans but they absolutely will not see shit in room that is just dark. Although it's almost impossible to get to that point unless the room is made so it doesn't get any light in
I think cats vs dogs is fun for TV. Especially when they do compete at the #1 pet and are complete opposites. I think dogs overall are hyper and stress out a cat. A person should only get both if they have enough love and time to still play with and brush their cat, the dog and/or cat is super chill, and the house can be properly decked out for the cat so it can easily get away from said dog.
Welcome to Cat Mythbuster everyone! And remember, this is a series, so if you have a question or a myth you want to see busted, just leave a comment and start it with "MYTH?" and we'll add it to the list!
Interesting although most of these myths I knew already. Not sure if learned over the years if cat ownership or if from other Jackson videos.
Like false cats always land on their feet instead they often do . Righting mechanism , flexible spine and sense of balance common in cats. But from some heights now enough time to right . Also doesn't mean they will not get injured.
Cats need dry or crunchy for good dental health. Heard best to use wet exclusive so what to do for dental health.
I can't imagine cleaning their teeth with a toothbrush. I have hard enough time grooming them.
Myth?
So this isn't just for cats, but growing up I was told that a raw egg is good for a cat's (and dog's) coat. That it helps keep it healthy and shiny. True or false?
Good to Know😺♾️🌚🏜️🐈⬛☑️
@@TheDaenvgiell False. I have been told that raw eggs are bad. The raw egg has a protein avidin . Avidin interferes with the absorption of biotin. This vitamin is essential for cats
Cooked eggs are fine.
Never wanted a cat - never liked them. Found one outside sick, tick-infested, and took it to the vet. We bonded so well and he is now my best friend. I knew nothing about cats and this video, along with all of your others, provided me with so much knowledge. I'm a better cat dude now. Thank you
I find so many men to hate cats, and it makes me so sad because I love cats 😢
@@vamitydust A friend - a guy who adores cats - said that he found society seemed through media and such to portray cats as a feminine animal and dogs, at least many breeds, as a more masculine animal - and thus he found the same that many men do not like cats. In my experience, it was just neighbor cats tearing up or flower beds - I probably should have blamed their owner and not the cats, though - now that I know how great cats can be
@@ジェイソントッドプラット yes I agree. Animals shouldn’t be more feminine or masculine. These stereotypes suck.
You have been a recipient of what is commonly known as the “cat delivery network”! They find you! Somehow, that little guy knew he needed you and you needed him.
Also, people who say they “don’t like cats” generally did not grow up with them, or at least didn’t have anyone in a mentor role in their life who taught them how to approach or interact with them appropriately.
The fact that you are watching Jackson’s videos means you are already an amazing and dedicated cat dad!
@@vamitydustomg a man who “hates cats” would be an absolute dealbreaker for me
When my cat had kittens, she used to dump them on my dog while she went out. She totally trusted him with them and he was thrilled. When she died, he seriously grieved. We had to get him another cat.
My heart 😢
Great story. ❤️
I has a dog that loved my cats. When on a walk she'd go up to strange cats who would slap her face - dog would look so surprised and hurt. I stopped letting her approach strange cats.
@@musicteacher5757 🥰 We got him a tiny rescue kitten. Fitted into the palm of my hand. When we showed her to him, he was so excited, every hair on his body stood on end and he started shaking. That kitten got washed to within an inch of her life. She survived him by some years, but I had the other problem. She wasn't really wary of strange dogs 😄
OMG I'm so sorry. That is so sad. Hate to know when animals grieve over another's passing. I know it hurts humans immensely. Hate for our unhuman but more than human loved ones to feel the same pain. Hope he's better now with your new kitty. Sorry
While she went out, is that how she got pregnant?
My mom broke her knee and, out of the blue, my cat (Cat Benatar) started laying right beside it and purring. Her doctors were really surprised at how quickly she healed. After she was able to get up and walk around, my cat began laying at the end of the bed again. She has actually become my mom's caretaker. She even comes in and meows when it's time for her to go to bed! It's hilarious!😂
that cat is so sweet
My cats round me up to go to bed - they watch the clock!
Your kitty may have the greatest name ever bestowed upon a feline!! The healing effect of cat purrs is so interesting, they say there's science behind it, but I think we all know it's magic.
@@katbairwell best name ever! Grin
Cats are angels 🥰
During our cats' last checkup (2 12+ years old siblings), the veterinarian said that both cats' eyes are showing slight opacity, normal with aging. She said that the only expected effect is that they won't see quite as well in very dim light. We had recently moved to another house, so I completed my placement of a few night lights in wall receptacles by adding two more, at the cats's water dishes. The night lights were for human safety, now they can aid the cats, too.
That's adorable 🥺🥺
My brother and dad would always feed my cats milk and icecream, i always told them don't do that because i knew it was bad. They never listened, never took me seriously. Each and every time they would do that the cats ended up getting sick. They always told me "a little is ok for them". Some people refuse to learn.
correct... 😂
Dude that's awful and I hope you banned them from your cats!
I'm new to having cats, and I thought they could see so well in the dark they'd be fine.
The cats I have are... oddly perfect. They've wrecked nothing, they only play with what I want them to play with, and they listen when I ask them to leave a room.
But for a few weeks the one would come up to me at night in bed, crying out, purring to soothe and making biscuits on my bed + trying to get my attention before peeing. Turned out she was scared of the pitch black she'd have to walk through to get to the litter box in the unfamiliar house.
Dim nightlight to the rescue.
Good Work resolving a problem/Great work giving it Thought❕❗❕❗❕😸♾️🌚🏜️🐈⬛☑️
Aw! Poor thing! At least she was trying to communicate her needs to you.❤
LOVE "... oddly perfect"!! ❤ And Love that you paid attention and took care of your little girl.
You got a good sense ive something is up
I already knew that sudden change in cat behavior could be a sign and that was exactly mine cat did 4 weeks ago!
Like very clingy and long purring sessions while lay on me, the moment I thought ‘this is the loudest purring I ever heard her doing’
I made an appointment for the vet!
And yes..... pneumonia, in very early state... i was really quick with it.
Did antibiotics for a week!
And she seems healthier then before and the only purring I hear are Happy purrings!! 🎉
Awesome cat mommy, you paid attention and fixed her fear. 😊😊
The video editor deserves a raise because the edits and how they'd close up on the drawings (and sad music towards the end at the one) was hilarious. 😂
I got a shy, little scaredy cat and was clueless, my first cat. I just followed everything Jackson Galaxy said and now I have the best cat in the world 😻 A little, black cat, we are both very thankful 💜
Let’s just appreciate how AMAZING Jackson’s drawings are :D
I feel like in all seriousness we need to appreciate the edit of this video as well they really brought it to life
I think he accidentally wrote chinese!
That cow picture😂 I almost spit out my salad because I had to laugh so hard 🙈 have to remember: don't eat while watching Jackson draw cows😹
And how 'bout the mortally wounded cat... Holy crap!
LMAO!
My cats eat raw now. And they dont want extra water much. Turds shrunk to smaller than half a pencil.
Also realize that whole raw milk is totally different than store bottled homogenized and pasteurized. We drink fresh raw. Cats drink a little bit with no bad consequences. But not thirsty since eating rae.
Thank you for busting these myths. I used to have a cat who only had one level when she purred: loud. She purred every time I took her to the vet, but I knew from her body language that she was scared. Only one of the vets we visited over 13 years was able to hear her heartbeat and they let me know she had a heart murmur at an early age. Most of the vets couldn't hear her heartbeat over her purrs. I never knew cats purred for any other reason besides happiness until I got her. She was a consistent teacher.
I just wanted to say, this lesson reminds me of a myth pertaining to dogs. Some people think dogs only wag their tails when they're happy. This isn't true either. There are different types of wags and a dog can wag its tail if it is scared or upset.
Dog's tail wagging simply means they're in a high-energy mental state, that energy can be positive like being happy or negative like being angry. Same for cats, actually. They wag (more like flick) their tails when they're excited hunting or when they're upset and wary. Cats sometimes do a different "wag" that's just the tip of the tail that wags, and that generally means calm but paying attention. As with any situation, you need to take into account the whole body language situation and context to correctly read the message.
I love how many moments there are in this video where it's like "blooper? Nah that goes in main"
I was a pet sitter for a couple of decades. I'm a cat person and couldn't believe it when one cat I was pet sitting for for a few times would not come near me. It took her 5 years! But she finally tentatively got up in my lap. Turns out her owner had passed away awhile back and his wife didn't like her. So she would hide often. I felt so sorry for her.
Glad you were able to be in her life, however sporadically. ❤
This gives me hope. I’ve had a cat for 4 years who won’t let me touch her. She has all the other signs of being bonded.
Oh that's so sad! Poor kitty!
@@GrannyLinn I had one for a long time that almost always wanted to be in the same room I was in--she'd faithfully follow me around the house unless I was vacuuming. She liked playing with wand toys, but that's about as close as she'd get. After a couple of years she'd sit on the other end of the sofa with me or get on the far corner of the bed, but it wasn't until she got older that she wanted to be pet. She was a rescue, so I have no idea whether that was just her personality or some humans had treated her badly. I miss her.
@@GrannyLinn We had a boy cat who came from an outdoor situation who would only approach me if his best buddy stood between us. When his best buddy cat passed, he picked another best buddy, but then she also passed (these were all cats from the same outdoor community which had been threatened and so were brought inside for their protection; because we were caregivers, they had known us from young adulthood if not before). And then, after 12 years of living inside with us, he decided to see for himself if we were okay to hang out with. He ended up becoming a massive lap cat, although he only liked to sit on my lap when I was at my computer (probably because he knew I would be there for awhile) - he would try to herd me towards my computer whenever he felt like having a little petting session followed by a lap nap! Of course, some kitties are just never really into physical affection - kinda like some humans - but there is always hope! Thank you for being patient with her; I hope she comes around soon. :)
my baby was in vet icu for a week and when she started to react she started purring crazily, everyone in the hospital thought it was bcs she is the nicest cat and she was happy, but I knew it was bcs she was scared with the whole situation… but she fully recovered and now she purrs just out of happiness 🎉
I've got a stress purrer - happy to say my vet realises! And handles him with kid gloves
And what did we learn from this video everyone?? We learned that Jackson can't draw for his life 😆 I kid of course haha I learn a lot about cats thanks to Jackson ❤️
I found it funny and endearing that even the bad drawings got the message across. Of course we had the advantage of hearing the explanations so it wasn't all just intuition. Thanks, Jackson!
He is about as talented as me😂😂😂
The cow that looked like a spotted dog 😂☠️
@@RavingKats 🤣
I just kept worrying about the paper wastage
And the purring. A big thanks for that one. I remember a man telling me how he would swing his cat around and the cat “loved it” bc the cat was purring! I’m sure that poor kitty was terrified. My one cat used to purr when I’d cut his nails - and I know he wasn’t purring out of happiness.
40% subscribers is surprisingly high, actually. Jackson has got a great community going on here =)
A LOT of other youtube channels I follow, their subscriber percentage is around 20.
That's not to say that we can't do better though! Getting this channel up to the 80's range would be a worthy goal
I thought that, too, 40% subscribed is better than average.
Having a low percentage of subscribed viewers is good because it means your videos are being shown to new people. If 100% of your viewers were subscribed, it would mean you aren't reaching new people.
@@IzzyOnTheMove which... is why I said 80's range
Our cats murrrr a lot. Like a conversation with us or one another. Out of “hello” or “surprise” or “annoyance”.
Sometimes I’m alone, sometimes I’m not, Hello?
My cat used to, whenever she would see me in the last few months it was always a fun little "mrrrp". :')
I have on where that is his preferred mode of communication for EVERYTHING. It's adorable. He also chatters (like most do at birds) when he is annoyed at our other cat for walking by him.
Our ginger girl does that whenever she is close to me and moves. Like when she's cuddling and then decides to get up and use the box or something or when she is about to jump up on the bed. It's like a warning that she is there. The 5 year old boy who stays a lot can't seem to understand she's just being polite. The two of them annoy each other to no end.
@@felisfelidae6113 😂
My 10 cats range from 2 years young to almost 19 years old. I have had cats all my life and yet both my cats and yourself, Mr. Galaxy, still manage to teach me new things. Thank you!!! 😸
I've had my two shelter female cats for 11 years now. Mother cat and what was the runt of the litter.
The runt is no longer a runt, but on the heavy side 😸
As for the mother cat. She had a tough life before I adopted her, from what I know anyway.
It was almost two years until, I got her to purr and seek human contact on her own 😿
Today she's an attention wh0re who follows me around everywhere I go
Sure it can be annoying, but I'm happy that she is happy and enjoying life ❤
My late girl of 17, same thing. She'd been owned by someone who dumped her in downtown Atlanta! She had it extremely tough. She walked up to the vet we adopted her from, while he was downtown. She was six months old, very dirty, all skin and bones. It took her two years to warm up to us, and it happened suddenly during a medical emergency. We literally had to coddle and cuddle her through it all. She became a totally different cat once she knew she could trust us. She became our shadow. Losing her at 17 in 2002 from cancer, was heartbreaking. I still miss her. A new love coincidentally came to me 16 years later. A Siamese mix, Babette. She was five months old, and is now five. I love her as much as my other girl, just differently.
Thank you for adopting her!❤
Everyone deserves to be loved.
You spent the time to let her go at her own pace. Thank you , Very important to let them feel comfortable, & Loved.... That leads to TRUST.. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Sometimes it takes a long time for some cats to feel safe and loved in order to return the love, but the wait is always worth it❤️
@@brendak.44440 Both of them come running at me and greeting me like a dog would, when I come home from work ❤❤❤
My son and I are adopting our first family member (never had a pet) and yes it’s a cat. I’m so anxious and excited. But I’ve been watching your videos to get me over the anxiousness.
Hope it's going well!❤
@@IzzyOnTheMove well we finally got one today. So we shall see!
Hello Jackson, i want you to know how much I appreciate your videos! Whether they make me laugh or cry, they always educate me. I recently lost my fur-family member and if anyone has not watched Jacksons video addressing this topic I highly recommend it. Nobody or nothing has alleviated my grief, not one little bit but you actually helped. Now i know I will always “carry the loss and the love” thank you so much Jackson for being a part of my family. Btw your wife is stunning and i really appreciated you sharing what her culture does after the loss of a family member!!!….just fabulous
Sending you gentle hugs. We're so much better for having known them & loved them. I know how dreadfully it hurts when they're gone. Blessings! Jackie in upstate NY
Im sorry for your loss, it sucks. I was a vet tech million moons ago and I learned this: even if it hurts right now, it doesnt erase the years you had together. The time spent together is always greater than the loss, we just lose perspective when the hurt is recent. Maybe think about getting a new kitty? Not to replace your previous cat, nothing can do that, but theres many rescues in need of homes and furry company always helps. Just a thought :)
I think it's important to note that although cats require less water when they eat meat, cats on a dry food diet require more water consumption. And once a cat needs water, it is important that they have access to it right away. Preferably available at all times. (I'm not an expert though 🤷♀️) Love these videos and the amazing work Jackson does😊
Maybe it's my culture, but I was raised to believe cats would smother babies by wanting to smell the milk on their breath and so accidentally smothering them.
And, FRESH water. js
@@stephaniejohnson4358I've heard that too and it's 100% false
We have multiple water bowls around the house.
Yep. This is why I always feed my foster kittens wet food. I also keep a few water bowls around the house. (My resident cat is on an alternating wet/raw diet.)
My labrabor grew up with my cat being his favorite playmate, he stills lets the cat win every "fight," it's the cutest thing I've ever seen
Myth? What about the one people used to say that the cat would steal your breath in your sleep, or make you fall on the stairs on purpose, you know, the old put the cat out every night before you go to bed myth?
lol omg the editing in this video had me in stitches, the zoom ins on the drawings, the music, the glitching, lmao perfection thank you
Hi Jackson... I have 2 small dogs and every time we foster a litter(we are notorious foster fails) my male, Oliver, goes into protective mode with the baby kittens... we now have 11 cats with the 2 youngest at 11 mos. old...and he still plays referee when they play fight... ALL of them loves him & he loves them ALL back...
I have a cat and a dog..They both weight 13 pounds and are the same height. They get along really well, the dog lets the cat know when it’s time to play or not and the cat will harass her until she says ok…lol
To give a better summary for why cats can't have milk:
When kittens reach weaning age (4-5 weeks), their bodies naturally stop producing the enzyme lactase which helps them break down the sugar (or lactose) in the milk. This is where we get the term lactose-intolerant. Because they can't break down the sugar in the milk, just like humans who are lactose-intolerant, they experience diarrhea.
Exactly, and that's also why a huge percentage of human population can drink milk, because a mutation that occour many times many thousands of years ago that make us produce this enzyme all life long. The possibility to eat/digest more stuff was a big vantage in surviving
@@danielaarienti9511 Still doesn't mean it's good for you
@@danielaarienti9511I think the only Homo sapiens who aren’t lactose-intolerant are Northern Europeans. I’m far from that but I still eat cheese and yogurt, damn the consequences. 🤠😱
Not just diarrhea, the worst kind of diarrhea where fluids get sucked into your intestines and where bacteria instead of your enzymes have to do the job. You bloat, you lose a lot of fluid you cramp and until it’s over you ask yourself several times whether just dying wouldn’t be preferable.
Always double check your coffee.
@@Ceerads🧀 Hard cheeses don't contain lactose, so they are usually ok if you are lactose-intolerant.
The way he reacts to the cow he drew 🤣 I literally laughed out loud. I love these videos! Learning so much to make my cats happy ❤️
The repeated ominous zoom-in and music on Jackson Galaxy's drawing of a cat purring made me crack up, not gonna lie 😆
It feels like tv really perpetuates myths about cats the most. Like with cats and dogs, but cartoons depict cats drinking milk almost all the time.
God blss you Jackson, for spreading the love io cats through these years.
A feral cat had kittens on my property and I caught the kittens and got homes for them. Two of the homes that took kittens had dogs. In both cases, the kittens bonded with the dogs and cuddle with them to take naps. One of the kittens was even going into the crate with one of the dogs to snuggle with it.
I suspect that the "dogs and cats don't get along" idea comes from the old days when it was far more common for dogs and cats to roam around freely outdoors.
My 3 cats' health has greatly, no, AMAZINGLY, improved thanks to your guidance on just say no to dry food. THANK YOU for the ingredients in canned food videos. We're on the way to raw food!
Likewise - I ended up contacting the manufacturer of a food I wanted to try because the ingredient list just said "gelling agent" and I was like, "oh, is this carrageenan?" and the person from the manufacturer was like "oh, no! no, it's guar gum, we wouldn't touch carrageenan!!" - convinced me to give it a go and my cat loves it!
My cats have been on “homemade” food for about 1 1/2 years & they love it! Once, when I ran short on homemade food, I fed them canned & they threw it up!
Who ever edited this needs some type of award.
I had a cat that hunted, played and slept with my dog. I even had to give the cat a bone so he wouldn't take my dog's. When my dog died, my cat sat in the yard where they played for a week grieving.
I had some baked beans once, set them down and went to the kitchen to get a drink. When I came back, ALL the BBQ sauce was gone.... only a plate of scattered white beans remained. McCavity (my first cat as an adult) was a former stray cat, so maybe that explains why he would eat a lot of crazy things... He was a fabulous cat (aren't they all?) who would play "hide and seek" with me. He would dash into a room, I'd go in, acting like I was looking for him (usually, he hadn't hidden very well) and I would say "Where's my kitty cat".... "Where did that kitty cat go?" and purposely not "find him". He would then run into another room.... so I'd repeat the same thing. He would be hunkered down, his tail swishing... excited. He loved the game and so did I! Been a lot of years since he's been on this earth. I miss him still. RIP sweet buddy.
*Canadian*
"I'm going to buy me one of his fountains eh."
*Only ships to USA*
*Sad Canadian noises*
Both dogs I’ve had were so impossibly sweet and patient with cats that they were able to win over even the most skittish and anti-dog of the feline bunch. I got so lucky, this was even before I knew how to properly introduce them!
Yup, my two dogs pretty much ignored the new cat. Since then one dog passed last year. We got a new pup this year and the cat now ignores the dogs. Occasionally they try to engage in play but aren’t quite sure what the goal/rules are yet. No big fusses tho. I’m almost done with my catio and am considering a second cat. Just stay calm and be prepared for accidents.
I have had (still have) cats & dogs my whole life.
In over 50 years, I have never had a dog act aggressively to our multiple cats. Or any of our feline family members not adjust to our canine family. Even our rescues, feline & canine, all develope strong relationships.
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@@bossmare1480 YES. You did not expect aggression on either end. You are a born leader.
Love your wordplay & funny videos..."superstition?/sooper stoopid?" Flippin Awesome.... my kitty Jasper loved this one too. Thank You Team Jackson Galaxy
If it wasn’t for your Chanel I would never have gotten my 2nd kitten Dorrefei. Brian was sad and alone and now they both have the love and companionship of each other. Every species need a someone. Thank you
My cats enjoyed their water fountains (3 at one point!), but they were misery to clean. Within a few days, the water gets "slimy". You have to break it down into multiple jigsaw pieces and scrub into very hard to reach places. I finally just gave up and use large water dishes which I can keep clean. They drink frequently, despite eating a lot of wet food.
When I had a plastic water fountain it would get slimy. Also later had a cat whose skin near mouth would get red and acne from eating out of plastic food and water bowls. Vet said to switch to stainless or ceramic bowls - and my cats skin got better. About 10 years ago I got a ceramic cat water fountain and it does not get slimy - the only plastic in it is the water pump. Every week empty it out, wash and replace water. (I probably should do that every few days but …) since one of my cats when adopted has early kidney disease vet said good to have a fountain.
And the model you buy, months later, does not have the appropriate filters in the store. Or you buy the filters, then find out the pump no longer works. I gave up on fountains.
Have had my cat for 14 years now and just got another kitten, my mom wanted to give him cow milk essentially and instantly told them a big fat “NO!” I learned through experience and tons of research. I’m entering a new phase with my senior cat and learning new things because he is getting old, but I hope I have him for many more years still.
Thanks for another fun, informative video. I've had cats for over 20 years now. I shudder to think of the bumbling in those early years. But, most everything I've learned has been from the Jackson Galaxy videos, back when My Cat from Hell began to now, so many ways to learn. Thanks so much
Whoever edited this is absolutely my hero
We can blame the Ancient Greeks for the idea that cats and dogs don't get along. One of the earliest portrayals of cats in Ancient Greek art is a drawing on a pot of two people trying to force a cat to fight with a dog.
MYTH? The most dominant cat will never have to hide their stuff in the litterbox, but the lower-ranking cat in the pack will do for them. So the cat-owner, who of course has to clean the litterbox, will always be seen as lower-ranking from the cats' point of view.
Thank you for this grandious video! I'm convinced that learning and laughing is the best combo. And many thanks from my cats, too. Their lives have been improved due to their "staff" watching your videos. ;)
Always appreciate our Caturdays with you! I was surprised you didn't mention a few things, though. 1 re milk 2 re night vision. 1)The milk myth probably started because of barn cats. Back in the day, people had a cow in their barn, and a cat to catch the rodents. I imagine the kittens were like, "oh...what's that?" Could be that the people giving them cream didn't notice the smells, or repercussions, because the cats went outside. Or, because the cats were exposed to it at an early age? 🤔 2)People might also think cats can 'see in the dark' because, although they don't know it, the cat also uses it's ears & nose! It's like radar. They have a great way of triangulating. Even in the dark! I'm always so amazed! Thank you, Jackson!
I have found that raw milk whether it be cow or goat is much better tolerated by cats. It's a fairly pure protein except for the lactose. Which is a sugar. Cats don't seem to have sweet receptors on their tongues like we do. So fruit and other sweet stuff doesn't usually interest them at all.
@@PearlMagnolia I have heard the opposite: that cats do like sweet things. I guess we have to ask them what they like.
@@EXROBOWIDOWcats will often enjoy sweet foods because of the high fat content, not because of the actual sweet flavour
Keep em coming you awesome Cat Daddy and crew🎉❤❤🎈 Love you all lots of tons!😊
"MYTH?" Do cats only wag their tails when they are annoyed or angry?
Jackson, thank you for all your great tips and advice, and laughs as well. I've had cat's all my life but even though I thought I knew a lot, I actually didn't. My cats, and even my dogs, have a lot better lives and are a lot happier because of the things I've learnt from you. I'm always recommending you to my friends, especially if they have just become new guardians or are about to xx
I love this question! I have a cat who will do tail twitches just randomly. It doesn't seem to matter the situation/environment. She could be playing, eating, just walking around... her tail seems to randomly twitch, a lot. I read it can be a curiosity thing. I'd like to hear Jackson's professional opinion though.
Lol, I think it really depends on the cat.
Our second cat was an intact stray when we found him. He clearly has gotten into actual fights before (first time we saw him he had scabs) I've watched him play with our other cat. . .he hunkers down, his tail lashes, his ears go back. . .all while our other is laying belly exposed on the floor watching him. He's the one instigating it, and its kinda funny to watch. I've always tried to monitor them since they CAN go from rough play to chasing each others through the house with one or the other extremely annoyed na dyelling their heads off. . .but they also go right back to it five minutes later. There's never been blood or fur, just very ruffled feathers.
He also gets really tail lashy/twitchy when he has the zoomies and is in hyper mode.
@@hallaloth3112 Does your cats twitchiness seem to stem more from the base of the tail? My cat doesn't fully lash her tail. It's a twitchy/flittering kind of situation. Almost like if she had cat wedgie and was trying to just quickly get it out. Or if a bug landed on her butt and she wanted to flick it off. It happens randomly and frequently enough that I've taken notice.
@@imananonymoususer It depends on the situation. If he's playing/hyper it's usually from the base/midway down the tail. If he's just resting it's usually just a subtle sort of flutter if his tail is moving at all. If he's more aware/alert its usually just the tip of his tail.
@@imananonymoususerIf I got it right, I think it is the twitch of happiness. My cat sometimes twitches her tail when I ask her if she is hungry and she is like "YESS I AM!! FOOD! YIPPEE!!".
Like the twitch comes from the middle part instead of the entire tail moving.
When cows were milked by hand the barn cats would line up to get a squirt direct from the cow's bit straight into their mouth. I wonder if the completely unprocessed milk was more digestible than the stuff we get from the store.
Good point; I have read cats lack the stomach enzme to digest milk(after weaning).🙀🌚🏜️🐈⬛♾️☑️
Yes, raw milk is far more digestible than pasteurized, homogenized stuff we are given. I used to buy raw milk from a local farmer. They have to sell it by law, labeled as "raw milk for pets". But when you get it home, hey, the milk police don't get to know what you do with it. I would make the best yogurt ever. It tasted a thousand times better than store bought milk.
Thank you for taking the time to go over some of the myths re: cats.
Purring at the vet is common. My vet takes my cat to the counter by the sink & turns on the water. This causes the cat to stop purring. Then the vet can hear the heart sounds.
1st off, thank you for using your platform to be the voice for the felines who can’t speak themselves, you’ve inspired me to switch direction and go into cat and dog behavior, you’re awesome!💖
Second, military life involves a lot of moving around and my husband being gone for long periods of time at a time. Moving around that often I know is stressful for my lynx point, Katrina. I’ve been taking your tips of building her wall tree shelves and a cat window patio and other things to make her life as happy as possible indoors. We are approaching our first move and I want to know what some good ways are to help cats when moving to a new home with us. What can I do to make the process as least stressful for her as possible? The two ways we typically travel to move are driving there ourselves and on a plane if it helps, we do however usually drive if we can, when we can so it’s also easier on our dogs. But we will be in our family car with three dogs, two kids, my husband and I, and her in her carrier. What can I do for her to make the move better for her? Thanks again!💖🐈
The main thing that will help, scent 'therapy'. Have her scent, and her favourite human's scent on a blanket in the carrier (this you set up in advance). I have a blanket that put my scent on (put it in bed with me) and then she put hers on (sleeping in the carrier without the top on). When we went to the vet, I also threw in a t-shirt of mine that I had just worn. Many suggest having the carrier out at all times so they do not freak out when they see it.
When moving house, on moving out day, have one 'locked' room where the cat has all her things (toys, food, tree, sleeping, litter). Pack up this as last thing. When arriving at new house, set up a quiet 'locked' room as it was in the old house. If she gets on well with the dogs, have the dog/s in there as well. Once unpacked, gradually introduce her to new house. Always keep inside for a minimum 2-4 weeks (depends on cat), and when introducing to outside, be with her, ideally have her on a lead.
You've helped me understand our cat so much better. It's really improved our relationship and made us BOTH happy
Absolutely cats and dogs can get along and be best friends in the home environment. We had the siamese first, then got the dog. The siamese was the lamaze coach when the dog had puppies and often babysat. We kept one of the pups and the cat taught him how to clean paws upon coming into house and play with a mouse. When that cat died, we took the dog with us to get a new kitten, he picked her. Those two were best friends all their lives and the cat mourned for months when the dog died. Well that explains it, cause I never turn on a light to go to the bathroom and the silly cat can't see my feet and gets under them all the time.
Hey Jackson! My cat puked on the carpet. I was away, so it soaked into the carpet and hardened. It had happened before, so I had ordered your EX Stain Remover spray bottle. I used your Stain Remover on the puke and then cleaned the area with paper towels. UNBELIEVABLE! NOT A TRACE OF PUKE, NO ODOR, AND SO EASY TO DO! I found another stain nearby and used your spray on it. UNBELIEVABLE! NOT A TRACE--THE STAIN WAS GONE! WHAT A FANTASTIC PRODUCT! I thank you, and my cat, Maisy, thanks you!
Love this ! Jackson, also love your art, it's hysterical.
I raised a Golden Retriever puppy and a kitten together and they were the best of friends!!! ❤️❤️🐶🐶🐶😻😻😻❤️❤️❤️
The cats and dogs thing reminded me of my sister's long departed lab who LOVED all the kitties! Some liked him to the point where they cuddled with him to sleep, others merely tolerated him. The funniest bit was that they all often had wet cowlicks on their heads because as they passed each other, he always gave them a giant lick on the head. 😂
Love, love, love, love, love, Mr. Galaxy! Even though my cat is 19, he still surprises me everyday with some new stuff that's off the wall. Oliver has owned me since he was 8 weeks old. Now at 19 years old he still "parkours" at 4am, plays with and sleeps with the dog, who is ALSO 20 years old, attacks my feet from under my bed, etc. Keeping BOTH pets at weight has been my secret.
Good to see me and Jackson have the same drawing abilities 😂
1:50 There are some body language "crossed wires" between cats and dogs though, such as wagging tails - signalling annoyance in cats, excitement in dogs - and holding the tail high - meaning "I see you" in Cat but "I'm the boss of you!" in Dog. Dogs are also generally larger than cats and could therefore be seen as a potentially dangerous predator by the cat.
That being said, if they're properly acclimated to each other, especially at a young age, there's no reason a cat and a dog couldn't be the best of friends.
Hi everyone , Michaela from Italy, me and my puss are absolutely fed up of this hot weather. But she doesn't like the fan 🤷💕
Me and my puss LOVE this hot weather, here in Michigan USA. She loves fans and icecubes in her water.
What I sometimes do is freeze a bottle of water and wrap it in a towel for my kitty to lay next to when shes too hot. She likes it. Maybe that's something to try? 😺
If she will let you, take a spray bottle, hold the nozzle close up against her skin, and soak her undercoat. Then wipe her face an ears with a cool, wet cloth.
If she hates this, you risk getting shredded, but it's worth a try, and it's worked on two of my cats in a row.
They can't sweat, but this gets some evaporative going.
Caveat: don't do this if the humidity is super high, but that's probably not a problem in Italy.
A marble slab, cat sized, is about 10 degrees cooler than the ambient room temp. No pad, just the cold tile to lay on. Get 2 and chill one while using the other.
@@donnabaardsen5372you don't know what's going on in europe rn do you?
You know what Jackson G.? At first I didn't like you when I first saw you on t.v., but now.. oh my gosh! There is something about you that is so endearing. I love you man!💖💖💖💖
I grew up with cat's and dog's, they always got along. I had a friend that couldn't believe they got along and played together. I am more of a cat lover.
the blue screen of death!! I saw that on my last computer and almost cried. Seeing it here, was hilarious!! Thanks, Jackson, for all of your info and the fun way you present it. Been watching you for a while, and just recently got a kitten. Got your book, and now I watch even more videos of yours. :)
I had a cat a long time ago, and at one point, she was producing very runny, and bloody stool, and we were all really confused, until I caught my little brother feeding her milk. I was not thrilled and had to explain to him that cats really can't have milk. He was pretty young at the time and meant well, but it was not a fun time for any of us.
I have had cats & dogs for over 50+ years.
From kittens, puppies, as well as adult and rescues.
All our various furbabies have adjusted with little to no aggression towards each other.
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I do think the milk myth is more nuanced than that, especially if you are concerned with lactose.
For example, concerning goat milk, it naturally has less lactose than cow's milk. It also has oligosaccharides which are known to reduce intestinal inflammation.
And if you've ever seen old Victorian pictures and paintings of cats being given cow's milk or cream and wondered why, it is important to remember that this was the era before pasteurization. Unpasteurized milk has a natural compound in it called lactase which breaks down lactose and makes it easier to digest. This is not the case for pasteurized milk. There's actually a lot of debate over whether or not pasteurization can lead to lactose intolerance!
Edit: gattilucia makes some excellent points regarding lactase below! From what I've gathered, it seems lactase is not actually present in unpasteurized milk but is produced by the intestines in response to it. This doesn't occur in adult cats. Thanks for sharing!
Other than what you are describing, some stores sell cow milk with highly reduced lactose for lactose intolerant people. Some pet stores even sell special cat milk with reduced lactose as well.
Not to mention, cats can and will try to eat or drink anything and everything their humans are, regardless of whether it’s good for them or not. My sister’s ex boyfriend had a cat that would even try to sneak drinks of his whiskey!
Cats aren't lactose tolerant as adults. In humans, lactose tolerance is primarily genetic. People whose ancestors kept cattle for thousands of years tend to have it, others don't. There are actually multiple genetic mutations independently arising in humans-some of which are extremely efficient at processing cows milk, even more than most lactose tolerant people. It's a trait evolved to fully take advantage of the resource of having cattle. About 1/3rd of humans have evolved to tolerate non-human milk in adulthood specifically in order to take advantage of those nutrients.
Cats aren't humans though, they don't have the genes to tolerate milk that long, especially other species milk. But they often will try to get at it if you're trying to milk an animal in front of them. They want it, but it's bad for them. You stop them from drinking it like you stop your dog from eating your chocolates.
@@camdyndarksidecat7038 I agree, which I think is why people look for lactose-free or low lactose options if they want to give milk to their cats. Whether that solves the issue or not however...
As for humans and lactose intolerance, I think it is also important to consider that humans who were keeping cattle thousands of years ago were not drinking pasteurized milk (and their animals were kept in far different conditions) and thus had less exposure to lactose in the first place, especially if you consider that what we buy as milk in stores today would have been referred to as "sweet milk" by Europeans, as much milk tended to be delivered days after it had been milked and was commonly consumed as "clabber".
I also think there is a common misconception that only a select few groups of people drank milk. Although I mentioned Europe above, there are several recorded instances of milk consumption throughout human history - it was just usually fermented like yogurt or kefir. Some examples include but are not limited to: kumis (mare or donkey milk) from Mongolia, mabisi from Zambia, amasi from South Africa which I believe is based on a Zulu drink named amaswi, and gariss (camel's milk) from Sudan!
90% of what you said is just wrong.
Jackson, I just love how you make learning so much fun and enjoyable! 😽🐾😽🐾😽 Thank You! 🐈
Can you explain something? We have two cats that grew up as kittens together and both are fixed. But once a month or once every couple months our boy cat Marvin goes full on aggression mode towards our girl cat (his sister from the same litter) GayGay. Biting her neck and climbing on top of her like he's trying to mount her. She yelps loud and I need to break it up then he chases her around and does it again. He eventually calms down but I hate hearing her yelp, it makes me wonder was he doing that all morning while we slept? Any advice?
It sounds to me like showing dominance honestly since they're both fixed from what you're saying
What age were they fixed and how long ago. If they were fixed as adults or fairly recently the male hormones may not have switched off yet. Best bet is to ask your vet.
@@pheart2381 they were fixed when they were young kittens.
Sylvester's speech at 1:33 is hilarious especially given the time it was released !
Super helpful! I never give my kitty dairy because I knew that, but I am glad to know about the water! My cat rarely drinks water, but she eats wet food and rarely has dry food. I sometimes add a tad of water to the wet food, especially with this heat. She loves just laying outside in the dirt under my hosta plants! I think she actually gets cold in the a/c and ends up outside. :D I found the whole purring and eye info really interesting too. I love your channel and I especially love the suspenders with this one. :)
I give my cats mainly dry food, with some wet food at dinnertime. They like the kind with food bits in gravy. That is, they lick up all the gravy and leave the bits behind, unless they get really hungry. Sometimes I add water to the leftover bits, and they drink that. Their main water source is the blue ceramic crock and the beige plastic crock. The beige crock is most popular. Supposedly ceramic crocks can help the water stay cooler, but the cats don't seem to care about that. Same preferences, even if I swap places for the two crocks.
Hope you will make more of this series! It was so much fun to watch!
Jackson you are great and everything you say is true. I had and have cats and dogs and they always got along very well. What's more, two years ago my 15-year-old cat Benito who grew up with my she dog Mané since he was a baby (they slept and ate together from the same plate) had to be euthanized due to a bone cancer metastasis💔, my dog Mané who was 16 years old looked for him for a week and, despite taking her to the vet every day, she left herself to die 💔 for having lost her beloved feline brother. Cats and dogs are not enemies, they are superior in feelings to humans who are the ones who create those stupid myths. Thank you for all your fascinating videos. Greetings from Argentina
I remember when I was a child and saw our cats give birth. They always purred whilst doing that which now makes a lot of sense.
Cats on farms have been drinking milk for centuries. I don't think it has hurt them much. When I was a kid & didn't know any better, I gave my cats anything they wanted, including milk, ice cream & yogurt. They were just fine. I didn't force it on them, & it never was much, but no problems. Maybe we just lucked out. My cats don't care for fountains...bummer. And the WONT-WONT-WONT eat canned food...solve that problem!
I have one who would rather starve than eat wet food. Believe me, I have tried.
My TNR is not a fan of wet food either.
This is true, but also before litter boxes, so the evidence wouldn't be as apparent. Most cats are lactose intolerant. Dairy doesn't necessarily harm them as in destroys their health, just makes their GI system act up, kind of like I know I will regret it if I eat cucumbers, but they're so delicious I usually give in a couple of times each summer. That said, not all cats have the lactose intolerance, so they can have dairy without any intestinal consequences.
You can learn a lot from cats/kittens just by watching them, closely, they love to eat their favorite flavor food, they love to play, they love and need to sleep, (cat naps). I can tell Jackson has watched closely and for long times, with lots of love for them. That is why he tries to teach us all he knows from experience or gathering information about cats! Thank You Mr. Galaxy! Tell them again most cats do not like nose boops.
Some people I know will never get a male cat because they believe males spray around the house and females do not. I know for a fact that this is a myth and just depends on the individual cat. I try to tell them but they will not budge, and always opt for a female. The opposite of this is people saying they will never get a female because they are more diva-like. Again, it all depends on the individual cat. In my adult life I've had 4 female cats and 10 male cats. It's not that I prefer males over females; it just worked out that way with how they came into my life when needing to be rescued. Only two of the male cats sprayed occasionally after I had introduced another male into the house. The spraying stopped once they got used to each other. The females were just as cute and affectionate as the males and I never noticed any diva-like behavior. It annoys me when people try to pigeon-hole cat gender or breed into being only a certain way. Every cat is as individual as people are.
if they are neutered as kittens, generally don't have this problem🙀🌚🏜️🐈⬛☑️
@@vickiatabi4235 Yes, I agree that generally this is the case. Both my males were neutered as kittens and never sprayed until I brought another male in the house later in their lives. I guess they are/were "Napoleon" kitties that tend to be more insecure about their territories.
Lol. . .our second cat was intact male stray that took us something 2-3 months before the vet was able to get him to be fixed. In all that time it was only the last two weeks that he ever sprayed >.> He was a lovely gentlemen and I couldn't even be mad about the two times (and one other accident) that happened. He's even more gentlemanly and happy now that he is fixed.
You in suspenders is a good combo 👍🥰 can't wait to see more
What an awesome video! thanks for all the work you do 😊
Whoever suggested that Jackson draw out his explanation deserves so much credit 😂
Thank you for the amazing 10:07 masterpiece. The editing really enhanced the beauty as well
Okay, you come and tell my cat that she can't have milk
I love your work Jackson! Thank You for sharing!
Thanks for doing this Jackson!!
Currently watching this with one of my new babies purring on my chest. She’s only 3 months old, but she already seems to be a fan of your channel. 😂 thank you for your videos! I was able to have a nice base camp set up for her and her sister’s arrival.
Wow, I didn't know cats were crepuscular! That's one of my favorite words.... and what about using nightlights (at night) for older cats with fading vision? We have 5 cats over 10yrs and we put nightlights in every room. I hope it helps the old geezers.
Jackson, thank you for all your help...I've been a SUBSCRIBER for years.
arh how sweet. I will ask my sister if it is an idea for her old practically blind cat.
Helps ALL us old geezers❗❕❗♾️🌚🏜️🐈⬛☑️
@@vickiatabi4235 Yes! Keeps us from tripping over our cats in the dark! LOL
Nightlights are great for everyone, not just for kids!
Unless you’re someone who needs total dark to sleep. Invest in an eye mask?
'Sometimes superstition. Sometimes super stupid' 😂 Love that line.
I found this video a reiteration of the misconceptions covered in JG's previous videos, but still no less helpful nor less entertaining. 😊
Don't feed cow milk to the cat! The cat is supposed to eat the cow! Eating the cow gives the cat both meat and hydration! Yey!
I loved this video. Not only informative but entertaining. Thank you!!!
I’d be curious to find out where the “cats drink milk” myth comes from. Obviously it’s been spread by pop culture (alongside the other cartoon cat food, half-eaten fish), but it’s hard to imagine it just appeared out of thin air. My hypothesis would be that farmers observed their barn cats eagerly licking up spillage after a milking (raw milk is warm and high in fat so it would probably be irresistable for a starving mouser), and since they didn’t have to clean explosive diarrhea out of a litterbox, came to the conclusion that milk was an appreciated (and, unlike meat, decently affordable) snack to give their cats. But that’s pure conjecture and I’d love to know what the real story is.
And while we’re at it, I’d also love to know the origin of the equally stubborn myth (at least in Europe) that hedgehogs of all creatures drink cow’s milk. You have not seen war until you have seen two old ladies with allotments fighting over one of them setting out milk for the hedgehogs.
One of the biggest myths about cats (from people who are usually not familiar with them) is that cats are mean, pernicious or can't be trusted. I'd really love to see that myth busted busted busted!😂❤
It’s amazing how much bad information is out there. Your explanations are so clear and well said. So much for my husband’s joke about the night-blind cats of the Serengeti. 🤦🏻♀️❤
15:20 Cats can "see" in total darkness using their whiskers and other sensory hairs to detect minute nearby air currents though.
So they can't see. Nobody can see in total darkness not even a nocturnal creatures. They need at least little bit of light. They have better vision than say humans but they absolutely will not see shit in room that is just dark. Although it's almost impossible to get to that point unless the room is made so it doesn't get any light in
I think cats vs dogs is fun for TV. Especially when they do compete at the #1 pet and are complete opposites. I think dogs overall are hyper and stress out a cat. A person should only get both if they have enough love and time to still play with and brush their cat, the dog and/or cat is super chill, and the house can be properly decked out for the cat so it can easily get away from said dog.
Love the special effects...
Myth Busted