The Surprising Differences Between Cats and Dogs
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 14 พ.ค. 2024
- For the most part, they are both covered in fur, have four legs, and live in our homes. That much we know. That said, they are different species! Let's explore all of the things that differentiate cats and dogs - and one similarity that will surprise you.
0:00 Introduction
2:04 Evolution
3:02 Social Differences
4:23 Play
5:28 Diet
6:40 Feet and Mobility
8:30 Vision
10:49 Hearing
11:56 Smell
12:51 Wrap
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I think the cat vs dog debate comes down to one thing ,the personality of the human in the equation . I'm a cat person and totally unapologetic about it ,I have nothing against dogs I just don't want to live with one .I totally understand the appeal of dogs ,they offer a level of interaction ,attention ,obedience etc that most cats don't .There is something about cat energy and their way of being that is incredibly relaxing though ,for me there is nothing more comfortable than hours spent just "hanging" with my cat .
Totally agree! 😹
You pretty much sum up my feelings as well. We had dogs and cats in our house as kids growing up, but I think it really depends on your personality in which you choose.
I was completely the same (and had only cats as pets) until.. I met dogs, loved them, and finally adopted a puppy. I can say I have a cat personality but love both as companion. Bipetual 😁
I 100% agree with you. It all depends on what you want in a pet. Some people prefer the independence of cats, which I'm one of them and others prefer the dependence of dogs. It's all about your personality and what you want in a pet. I love to be able to leave my house for 8-10 hours a day and not worry about a dog needing to go outside. It's nice to know that you can have a bowl of water down & a litter box and the cat will be fine.
@J LA I agree. I've had cats most of my life and they never need the attention that dogs need. Dogs will tear your house apart if they are left too long by themselves. I have seen it, while cats, even though they can be naughty also, don't NEED that round the clock attention that a dog craves. And yes, dogs are a lot more work than cats are.
I had dogs growing up and have a cat now, and I must say I love both equally. Neither is better, they are both great companions but in different ways. What I find important is in fact to appreciate both pets for what makes them unique, and do not expect a cat to act like a dog or viceversa (which I saw happening more often than one would expect).
Dogs are also individuals: my dog would not "play" fetch. I threw the tennis ball, he chased it, then raced back to me and left me in the dust. He wanted me to chase him & pry the ball out of his mouth. I felt like Charlie Brown when Lucy pulls the football away. I threw a stick once, he just looked embarrassed for me.
If someone has a happy cat, it's an indication that the person knows how to have a fruitful relationship with someone they can't control.
@@foxycinnamon7307 I totally understand. I had a lab/shepherd mix that as a puppy, she would play fetch forever. I'm not sure how old she was when she finally found out that there was no purpose to the game. I would throw the ball and she would run so fast to get and bring it right to my feet. I picked the ball up and threw it again. She stood there and watched the ball fly away and finally stop. She looked at me then looked at where the ball was. She looked at my again and just laid down. I really feel that she was saying..."ok. The thing got away from you once and I ran and brought it back to you. This time I know you let it get away from you. You want the thing back, go get it yourself." ROFL!!! She was tooooo smart!
@@virvin911 I love that story! My Kerry Blue/Poodle mix turned "fetch" into "chase me" - I wish I could have had him give me back the ball just once. Definitely too smart!
@@virvin911 That is too funny and your pup was so clever to notice! My only dog (so far) was an adult pitbull I adopted. He also couldn't care less about fetch games. However, he was always trying to be helpful. I once heard my houseguest scolding my dog to stop grabbing the bedsheets. After I saw what was happening, the dog was clearly attempting to help her make the bed (opposite side, grab the top corner and pull toward the pillows). He wasn't used to seeing only one person make the bed by herself.
I was always a dog person until I met a wonderful lady who had a lot of cats! Never fewer than five, and usually many more! The time we spent together I got to know her cats and kittens and had such fun with them that I've "turned"! I live in a rural town now and a few months ago I was adopted by a feral cat. It took quite a while to get her used to being around me, but now we're just the best of buds! She's so cool I don't know how I even deserve her, but I thank the Lord that I have her companionship now!
@Gail Everett Oh, yeah, I didn't track it well at all, but I'd say it took about the same amount of time as it's taking you! At first I'd feed her outside, but she wouldn't come around until I wasn't around, but SLOWLY I worked my way outside to sit and watch, but I couldn't look at her! It took a lot of patience, sweet talking and treats to finally get her to come inside the house, and then only to eat, and I had to keep the door open for a fast escape! I guess it's been 8 or 9 months now but she's comfortable coming in and going out through the hole in the screen door I cut out and we're doing just fine! Patience is the key! Go slowly, and good luck!!
@Gail Everett How old is your cat? If it's older than a small kitten, it's going to take a while. Cats are individuals, so one cat may take 6 months and another may take 2 years. If you want to speed up the process or at least do it right, there are tons of videos here on TH-cam about habituating ferals to humans. It's a long tedious process sometimes, but it's SO rewarding. :)
Try Tiny Kittens. They have a lot of success with familiarizing Ferals to humans. They have several videos on TH-cam
@Gail Everett Thanks, Gail! Good luck!
@Gail Everett woah... Honestly and sincerely, Good for you both that you took Brady in. I cant imagine leaving my cat in a "closet" for 7 years... even with company of his parents. ...Even if it was a full bed room! Poor lil guy. 😢 Considering his upbringing, or I guess lack there of, 4 months is really good progress. Old habits are tough to break out of, especially because cats are beings that absolutely cling onto structure/schedules, so all of that must be a really big change for him. You going out of your way to figure out whats going to help him is half the battle though. The other half is patience and lots of rewards 😅🤣
From my own experience(i have 3, 1 from a shelter & 2 from outside...last one just decided he was coming home with me lolol!) & what Ive read about cats, any time they are really shy or standoff-ish or even mean, theyre usually scared. And considering what youve shared about him, it makes sense that hes nervous. All of this is super new to him. Some cats like being up high so they can see EVERYTHING going on. Id try putting up some shelves that go along the perimeters of some of the rooms in your home with some sort of grip ontop of them;I use those mesh foam cabinet dish mats since theyre cheap & easy to clean or replace. He may start coming out more often since nothing can surprise him from up there. :) You can also try reading to him softly if hes still not used to your voice. Sprinkle in some treats through out story time too of course 😋
Youre doing great though!! Im sure he'll be cuddled up in your lap in no time 😁
I have a cat and a small dog (chihuahua mix) that I got when they were 8-9 weeks and only a couple months apart. They were basically raised together and started taking on each other’s traits. Everyone says they’ve never met such an outgoing cat. He’s like dog levels of friendliness and desire for attention. My dog has learned to be more agile and moves like a cat to keep up with him when they play. He even sleeps like a cat.
so you got a catdog and a dogcat ! :P
If the dogs learns to poop like a cat, thats the perfect pet
My favorite dog was a doberman I got at 4 wks in 1980, raised by two cats with four kittens. He napped on the top kitchen cabinets. Only used a catbox once, no one approved; but he disliked going out back alone and no cat would play with him outside where he could build up full speed (65 lbs), so that fell to me. He could fight cat style or dog style. Was very curious and laid back. A doberman breeder once asked after being with him a few minutes "Was he raised with cats?" Oh yes.
Chihuahuas are dog’s running on cat software…
They were bred to fill the cat role in Central America where there was no small cats - so they were bred as rat hunters and bed warmers (so much so that the Inca used chihuahua shaped hot water bottles).
Our Siamese hangs out with the Chihuahuas and they groom each other.
I have a Chihuahua and a Sphynx, the male cat thinks the chihuahua is his baby. My cat is very protective over her. 😊
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that's ADORABLE! 💖
This does my heart good because though my cat is a tabby he has adopted our chihuahua as his baby and that dog can do no wrong in his eyes
I'm not Surprised 🙀😯❤️
Ah, Gayle, I am envious. Sphynxes are so beautiful. Am I right to guess they are snuggly bc of our body warmth?
We always had dogs when I was a kid and I continued that love affair as an adult, even working as an obedience trainer for many years. I had friends with cats and adored them all, but didn't adopt my first cat until I was in my early thirties. I had a dog at the time and, while they weren't exactly friends, they respected each other's space. Now I'm disabled and would be unable to properly care for a dog. I'm glad that cats are less physically demanding because I have four who make my world a happier place. For me, a house without paws would just never feel like a home. 🐾🐾❤️🐾🐾
We've had a Bipetual home a few times, but our most memorable was when we had a GSD, Eva, and got a kitten we named Jade, and who would become Eva's adoptive daughter. Eva loved that silly kitten; they'd cuddle all the time, Eva would very gently play with her both as a kitten and young adult, she'd "groom" Jade (ie just get her all slobbery; Jade loved it), and jade would even groom her back (more neatly). Eva would let Jade climb her, make biscuits on her, rub all over her; they were just such a sweet unit. Eva, sadly, passed away when she was just six years old. Jade waited by the window for her to come home for weeks. Even our older cat, Max, was down for the longest time, and he was nowhere near close with Eva like Jade was.
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So sorry. That is very sad. 😢
I'm going to loose my big guy soon. He was 120, until he lost a good portion of weight after his cancer diagnosis, now 90 pounds. But my little tiny cat wasn't afraid of hum when I brought her home. The two were best buds as he could handle her rambunctious nature. She's been sleeping with him a lot more, getting all cuddly with him. It's so cute! And he loves her right back! I'm not ready to loose him yet. Or at all. Just like with all of my pets.
My dogs watched this video with wagging tails. The cat yawned and went to sleep. "Silly dogs, I've already told you all this!" Appreciate the vid, Jackson!
Your post made me remember a really fun TH-cam. It’s called dog wants a kitty
I was pretty ambivalent about adopting a kitten in 2020, but now that I have my little ginger boy, I cannot imagine my life without him. He's my sweet, loving, energetic buddy and I'm so lucky he's in my life
My little ginger boy, Hendrix, kept me sane during lockdown around that time. Your comment made me very happy and reminds me of why I have him.
Gingers are the best1
When ever anyone mentions ginger cats, I always remember one of the only two survivers of the movie Alien, was Jones the ginger cat.
As big a star as Sigourney Weaver.
@@mrhax4464 Oh yeah, I forgot about that one! What a great cat
@@MiaHessMusic They really are
I enjoy other people’s dogs, and understand why people love them. However, we have cats and totally adore them. Cats smell great and do not need to be walked early in the morning. Their play is wonderful, and ours usually love to cuddle. They take care of all the invisible monsters in our house!
I watched this with my cat napping on the arm of my chair and my dog sleeping at my feet and a smile on my face!
Cats are better at hearing but whether or not they choose to listen is another story!😂💙
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Like they speak English.
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I was surprised that cats actually DO have a better sense of smell than dogs. I thought the dog was the winner here. When do we get drug cats?
@@akehapkap6143the fact they use dogs is because they are easier to train for this.
Growing up, my mom got us a Maine Coon that never really liked me, she tried to scratch me and only wanted to be petted by my mom (looking back, she just did not like kids, as i grew older she started to accept me and did not scratch anymore but touches were still a taboo). I always felt more like a dog person BUT due to the fact that i love animals in general, I wanted to give cats "a second try" and after our furball Semy left us 4 years ago and my dog Paxton moved in that i bought, roughly 16 months ago, i got our furstorm Pebbles from the local shelter. She was found with some of her siblings abandoned outside.
My dog is a very friendly sweetheart who would never hurt anyone or anything but i still thought that it might be a bit of work to get them to like each other. I was soooo wrong. Day one she tried to scratch him, day 2 she already was ok with getting smelled by him and on day 3 both shared the sofa for a nap and afterwards played together.
She absolutely loves to chase his wagging tail and my dog always tries to bring her big ropes he plays with. If another cat is outside the window that Pebbles hisses at, Pax joins to "defend her". In general before anyone of us gets a "hello from them" the first thing that happens if they see each other after waking up (they sleep in separate rooms due to my work) or after Pax was an a walk, Pebbles gets a big kiss and Paxton's legs get headbutted like crazy. Both of them are so sweet together and i am so happy that I tried again with a cat while having a dog.
So, to everyone who is thinking about introducing one of them into a household with one of the pets already in it: I urge u to give it a try. Of course be careful and give both pets space to get to know the other one at the speed and rate the pets want to and try to find "compatible personalities" (for example my dog is as I said very sweet and playful but a little whimpy so i got a cat that seemed very confident with a "no one tells me what to do" attitude.)
If it works out, you have one of the sweetest unusual friendships at home that someone could wish for. I love my two furbabies so much
I brought my feral kitten home in the dog's car crate with his blanket still in it. By the time we arrived at home, the cat felt safe with the dog's smell and the cat smelled like the dog's blanket. They are the best of friends and have been since day 1. 💞
That is so lovely to hear!
I love this video! I was obsessed with dogs growing up. I still love my dogs very much, but when I bought my own home there were feral cats by my house. I trapped them. I got them spayed & neutered pronto. The female had to wait to be spayed, because she surprised me with four kittens. I spayed and neutered the kittens as well. I started seeing our shelter had a real cat crisis. More so than with dogs. When I fosterec dogs, my dogs would tolerate them but we're happy when they left. My cats on the other hand ... They weren't letting any cat or kitten I fostered, leave. Even when I took the new cat to the vet, my cats would hop on the kennel before I left the house with this look of, "You better sleep with one eye open tonight..." My cats are more pack oriented than my dogs. Or maybe they're just trying to start an army & take over. 😆💖🐾
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LOL Feline Corps of America motto: Cats Rule
I grew up as a dog person. My Mom always said that cats were nice but they killed birds so she didn't want one. Of course that was back when cats were mostly outdoor pets and dogs were generally allowed to roam free.
Years later, my boyfriend - future husband - and I got a cat from a college friend. Dave had been raised with dogs and cats, but always considered himself a cat person. I wanted a dog to add to the family, which at that point included a ferret, so adopted one at our county shelter, and everyone got along fine. Fast forward a few years, and we were a household with a dog and five cats! We eventually made a cross country move, with all of them coming with us, and then another cross country move back with the same group of fur kids. They were all pretty well bonded with each other.
My husband is gone now, as are all of that group of six that moved with us, and I now have a 63 lb dog and four cats. One of the cats is the dog's girlfriend. From the time she came to our house, she has been attached to him. The other three could take him or leave him, but she waits at the window while I'm walking the dog, and greets him when we come back. She and another cat are the first to greet me when I come home.
During all this time, we've had a handful of cats who likes to fetch various objects, either milk bottle rings, twist ties, or toy mice. We've had cats that were cuddlers, cats that would come up and say Hi and then stroll off, cats that would groom each other, cats that were not interested in associating with the rest of the group - basically the whole range of what a cat might or might not be like. The biggest thing I've learned from these many years of sharing my living space with cats is that there are only a few traits that are really typical of cats. Everything else seems to be up for grabs! But I have learned so much about cat behavior from you, Jackson, and I thank you for teaching me, and for being an advocate for felines everywhere! May you continue this important work for many years to come!
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I have always been a dog person and grew up with dogs and having a dog. Then I took in a foster cat (that got a forever home here since I participated in saving her life ). I love this video and view it as a “parenting class”.
All I know today is because of Jackson. I follow every advice and I have the best relationship with my cat. No issues what so ever.
I really had to “accept” that you cannot expect the same things from a cat that you can from a dog.
I love this channel, not only fot the great content by a great guy, but also for the comments. Most people write pretty long and interesting stories, and because they are about life with pets, I can relate and love to read them. This channel feels like being with good friend, so thank you all.
I always considered myself to be a dog person. My American stafford has been with me for the past 12 years and I never considered getting a cat. Until my mum rang me saying she'd found a tiny little kitten that is. He was malnourished and a little dirty, but otherwise healthy. Immediately, I felt that I had to keep him. Six weeks later, he's really coming into his own. I never expected I could enjoy a cat's company so much. Cats do adore you, they just show it differently.
I grew up with only dogs. Your channel gave me the confidence to get my first car! I have had my 2 cats now for 3 years and I’ve had 3 foster cats!! They’re so spoiled and happy thanks to the advice from your channel!!!
My main man died a while back, but he led a fine life as largely a result of not treating him as a little person or like a dog. The importance of respecting his individuality was largely down to you. Thanks for the content.
yes, that's it. one has to have the ability for respect. Cats are training our awareness, if you let them.
I love my cat to tears. She has added so much joy to my life. I love other peoples’ dogs, but I know they are too much maintenance for me.
The fact dogs are more closely related to walruses really cracked me up! 😹
I have never felt more fulfilled and satisfied with life in general than when I had both a cat and a dog.
Me too!
@13:18 - “Nobody’s better.” Thank you for saying this, Jackson!
I’ve never understood some people’s obsession with pigeon-holing you into ‘cat’ or ‘dog’. If anyone asks me, “Are you a cat person or a dog person?”, I say, “Yes.”
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I have one of each - they are best friends with each other and I love having them in my life. I'm 63 and haven't had a pet in many years - then covid lockdowns came along and I got both these babies to keep me sane. One of my better decisions in life! 💞
You have a cute and friendly face
Oh this makes me feel so much better! I thought I was just bad at playing with my cat because he's over it after a few minutes!
For most of my life I've rented homes and apartments. It's been much easier to find a place that allows cats but much harder to find one that allows dogs. I love them both, always have.
I just realized that since 1979 till July 2022 I have continuously owned a dog (up to 3 at a time)! I have been dogless for the last 2+ months and it is strange. My heart won't let me get another one YET due to the shortage of vets in my area and wanting to avoid another emotionally and physically (for the pet) painful situation😢 HOWEVER, I share my home with 4 rescue kitties and they truly give me joy everyday!😺🥰💞
I grew up as a dog person, but then I got a cat and then another… and now I have 4 dogs and 3 cats. It is fun how all 7 have completely different personalities and relationships among each other
When you smile, your eyes smile too. I love it! Thanks for the great videos Cat Daddy! 💯❤❤❤
My first cat, Sam, had a red package bow as his first toy. He loved it. Over the years when we bought bags of bows, Sam without fail would pick out the red bows as his first choice and leave the other colors behind.
Jackson, I'd love it if you'd do a video on cats and dogs living together, especially for cat owners considering adopting a dog too! Like, how to tell if your cat would be likely or rather not likely to get along with a dog. Is it possible to pair a more senior cat with a dog for the first time in the cats life? What to look out for in a dog who is supposed to live with cats. How to introduce them, what the pitfalls are etc.
My parents' neighbor used to be a ranger with a rather large hunting dog. My parents' rather senior cat and the dog met one day and, well, when the dog tried to defend what he considered being his territory, he picked the shorter end for the cat having claws and knowing where they hurt (the dog's nose). They've been best friends ever since but she was the boss, of course :D
I think JG have that introduction video. The gist is to make sure your cat have a lot of vertical spaces so they can be somewhere when they dont want to be disturbed by the dog, and introduce them slowly by putting them in separate room, feed them both behind a barrier, and so on.
I have 2 cats. One cat doesn't even like strange humans. I don't think she would like a dog. Your cats personality will tell you everything
Yes, this!! I believe the video @Amethyst Orchard is referring to is just for introducing other cats and I'm sure some of that translates to introducing a dog, but since they're such different species there must be more to it. Especially for how to know if your cat can handle possibly adding a dog to the household!
@@redwillow79schippers94 both of our cats have dog in a shelter, but I guess they'd forgotten that already 😅😬
It will definitely come down to personalities of both cats and the prospective dog. I had 2 senior cats and two young cats when we got our puppy. One of the senior cats is just so chillaxed she didn't care what we brought into the house (she's now 18, was 15 at the time. Too old to care, lol) the other was displeased but kept distance. The young ones took a bit of time but got used to the puppy quickly. Then we got a kitten recently and he obviously didn't know what to do with a full grown golden retriever. He was sleeping with the dog a few weeks later. I suggest lots of space to allow the cats to escape. High up is good where they can watch the dog in true stalker fashion. A room the dog can't get into is also very helpful. We babygated the laundry room for kitty litter and cat food. It is also a safe escape. Dogs and senior cats can get along great but i'd definitely find a dog that matches your cat's personality needs.
Thank you for bringing the revolution to our homes and improving cat's and dog's lifes and communication with humans. HUMANITY OWES YOU!❤️ You made a second huge revolution since 12.000 years Jackson. Thank you for everything I've learned from you and all my cats (stray and the ones at home) are also saying thank you Jackson. ❤️
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You forgot the most important: Dogs bark and it's difficult to train that out, cats don't bark. As someone with anxiety who startles at abrupt loud noises, I find that a very important distinction. Speaking of training, it's important that dog owners put time and effort into socializing and training their dogs, while cat owners can train their cats, it's not a necessity for a happy relationship. Anyhow, you can see I'm more team cat but to each their own!
wanting to force dogs to never bark is kinda cruel in my opinion, they should have a place and time where they can be dogs
Good points. My kitty does do a couple tricks though. He comes when I call and knows the word "up" means he's about to get some snuggles if he comes up to my level. 😂
@@vivvy_0 I totally agree, barking is how they communicate! And I still hate barking, hence being a cat person! 😄
Team cat here as well. I just love how magnificent they are! The way they move is so elegant. They are like poetry. :)
It seems that dogs appeal more to “ me, me, me” type of personality and extroverts.
@@valereval Can't really generalize on that. The only "me, me, me" thing I've done in years is to finally get my dog. She fits right in with my introverted style. :) I love my husband's cats too, mind you, but I've always been more "in tune" with dogs.
I've always had cats and love dogs...Each one has different needs that demand different energy...12 cats with one up to 18 years...but now a dog is just too much for me...Too demanding ..Love the smoothness of a cat...❤😊
Same here! Loved walking my little Boston every day but can't always do that anymore. Her and my cat loved playing together until she passed 2 years ago. I adopted a cat companion for my furbaby and I take care of 5 feral cats.
I grew up with a dog and love dogs but as an adult cats are so much easier to accommodate to condo living. And they are so adorable and soft and totally sweet. 💖💖💖
@Jackson Galaxy My cats have assimilated my dog! He thinks he's a cat. I've heard this strange sound-I think my dog is trying to meow! 😳
I had a dog, and now I have a cat now, totally different creatures with different needs, but at the end of the day they can be both great companions, it usually boils down to the personality and how you treat them and this is coming from a person that really thought that cats were cold-hearted and now is typing this with a cat on her legs
I'm one of those people who don't own any pets but I watch this channel all the time! I find cats mesmerizing can't stop watching them. I think they're truly beautiful and unique creatures and if I could be a cat I would. Dogs on the other hand are also sweet and sometimes dumb and I find the bigger the better. Sadly though, I have terrible allergies to all animals and especially to the cats. I know some people take medication just to have them on board but I don't want to sacrifice my health for the pet. So I just watch them and all about them on this channel. Thanks Jackson for the info and entertainment.
Hi Jackson, I'm a 3 cat mama and probably a cat in a previous life. I love dogs also; but too comfy in my cat mama life to get a dog. Besides 3 cats are a lot to handle. Each needs mama differently, emotionally and physically. Jasper is 12, Leia is 4 (a bonded pair)and Yoda is 1. It has taken awhile to get Yoda integrated. We are still working on it every day. P.S. Your advice from videos has helped me so much through the years. Thank you!❤💋🫂
Our two boys (two large cats -- now 10yo) were raised with full-size chickens and learned to respect them. If they ever got too close the hens would peck 'em and send 'em running. But then we got some much smaller banty hens and all bets were off . . . plus the boys were full grown by then. We could still let the larger hens free range in our 2/3rd acre fenced back yard but that was never an option for the smaller hens. :)
Now we've been traveling with them (fulltime and offgrid in our 5th wheel) for 7 years and folks with dogs say they can't imagine traveling with cats? Cats are e-a-s-y to travel with though a typical travel day for us is only 2 hours or 100 miles. :)
When I had chickens our cats were scared of them 😂 During hurricanes I would bring the hens onto the porch for safety, which was where the cats normally hung out, and they were quite nervous.
We have a 90 pound mutt, Henry, and an 11 month old cat, Juno. Juno knows when it’s Henry’s time to be with me. Henry always keeps an eye out for Juno. Jackson, Juno and I loved watching this video together- it was Juno’s time. Thank you ❤
I have raised both together. Once when the dog was older and once when the cat was older and once when the two were babes together. They follow your lead on how to socialize together. They teach each other what is acceptable behavior towards each other and I taught them not to bite to kill. LOL! We became best of friends with me being the boss of them. It was great!
I always wish I had introduced my favorite cat to living with dogs when he was a kitten. He was super rambunctious and played like a total asshole but could never figure out why the other 2 cats in our household didn't enjoy play time with him. 🤣🤣 Now that I know more about dogs and have lived with a few, I think he would have really enjoyed having some type of a spaniel to wrestle around with and they could beat up on each other without anybody having any hard feelings.
Hi Jackson! You taught me so much about not only cats but PEOPLE! That is, people who don’t like cats are really just people who don’t respect boundaries. It’s my favorite question to ask new people- do you like cats? If they say no it’s an immediate red flag
I see your point, but I've known people love on cats while being very disrespectful of their boundaries AND other people's
😂 that's good 👍
Someone who doesn't like cats wants to control in my experience or were mice in a former life !! 🤣
I know people who have had traumatic childhood experiences (been attacked) with cats, and dogs.
@@moiramarriott4403 I love that!
We have 5 cats, a dog, bunny and 2 ferrets. All animals are amazing!
My dog obeys me. My cat looks at me like I'm speaking Ferengi. He does begrudgingly obey a verbal command (lie down) to get treats. He is 13 and it took 12 years.
😂 only 12 years!?
I got my cat to sit on command for treats, but she complained every time. My dog was only motivated by treats for some commands. He would sit, shake hands no problem. "Stay" &" Lie Down" would only happen w/treats, & once the treats were gone, he'd wander off & ignore me. He was his own boss.
My dog missed the memo on how she's supossed to be different from our cats 🤣 She's been rubbing against us just like our cats because we raised her with them.
Best of both worlds!
Omgggg😂
cats and dogs are two very different creatures and they are both amazing in their ways that is why you can’t really compare them! I’ve grown with cats and dogs. Our family dog is now 14 years old and lives with my parents. I’m a parent of three wonderful cats and one lovely dog that recently turned 1! I cant even explain what they mean to me…they mean everything. although I Have to admit that I consider myself as a cat person. not saying I love my cats more than my pup or our family dog! but the personality of a cat is something beyond this world. the way cats love and trust is something different . You have to earn a dogs love and trust and dogs love you in a wonderful way! of course all dogs are different and all cats are different but to me, earning a cats trust is more challenging and somehow this makes a relationship stronger. Cats won’t raise their tails when they see you, they won’t “cry” or run around the house and jump all over you when they see you. but when I get home my cats will let me know they’re happy to see me. they will come to cuddle with me, they will sleep inside my arms, they will hug my arm gently,purr letting me know that they truly love and trust me. They will come to me anytime just to see me, to see what I’m up to, to play with me…they will get excited when I grab a toy, they will look outside of the window when I’m leaving...they know when I’m not feeling well, not all days are the same, all of them but especially one of my cats will not leave my side when I’m feeling down or when I’m sick and she will show me what I mean to her…I can’t imagine living one day without this love, It’s something I can’t explain. Of course my pup is amazing, he is the sweetest, very smart,caring and special!
I respect your opinion! And I agree with both of them being great. I am more of a dog person, but I love cats.
I guess I am a tripetual person...I have 5 cats, 1 dog and 13 silkie chickens who act like my guard dog as well as my cats...aloof! But I love them ALL regardless of their quirks or demeanor 🥰😍
Dog comes to greet me at the door. So does my cat. Dog wants to play. Cat does too. Mine flips onto his favorite chair and wiggles his butt while watching me for the game to begin. You can train dogs. My cat sits on command, and he presents his paw for treats. I’m teaching him to fetch. He’s my little doggykitty. But I respect his catness. He!s the best!
Jackson, well, I was commenting and dumb phone threw me off and lost it! You gave great information, as usual! I was saying, I've always had numerous pets and could never say one was better than another. Many animals are every bit as sentient as we are, just in different ways. As for cats and dogs, part of our domestication of dogs was in choosing the ones who stayed less mature. And the original studies on alpha wolves, the first real researcher tried to correct his misinformation when he realized all he'd learned was moot by studying captive wolves. We now know much more after studying wild wolves.. The alpha pair care for the pack, very little domination needed. Just as we see in dogs, a confident dog is rarely aggressive, and fearful dogs are. I think if you're having to choose only one kind, a dog or a cat, it comes down to your lifestyle. And, I hope , if you can, you try to get two. Especially if you can't be home a lot. The one thing I will for sure commit to, is a neutered animal is ALWAYS happier, healthier and better all around. And for those who think it deprives them of sexual pleasure, nope! They can still have sex, if they want, just no babies and they won't tear a hole in your house to get to a 'mate' they can smell or hear miles away, lol. Please people, 'don't breed or buy while shelter pets die!' There is any number of 'purebred' dogs in shelters if you have a breed you're seeking, and there are 'rescue' groups on line for most breeds. Though I feel mixed tend to be healthier. 👍🌊💙💙💙🌊🥰✌
My home is bipetual, and that combination is amazing and unique! Everyone should try having both cats and dogs, especially in families with kids! I have seven cats and a dog (unfortunately my second dog passed away this april, and the other one is fourteen years old), and both my dogs helped me and my kids rescue all of the seven cats. Their bond between themselves and bond with us is absolutely amazing and beautiful, and I just have to say that we are one enormously happy family!!!
I have 2 dogs and 1 Siamese cat. I’m bipetual. :) The cat greets visitors at the door just like the dogs do. The cat is also very social and plays fetch very well (she’s actually the best fetch player in the house). All 3 get along but one of the dogs and the cat are besties. She definitely rules the roost compared to the dogs, but she is equally as friendly as my female dog and equally as clingy to me as my male dog.
I always had cats and dogs...love the combination as they both add their own unique spirits to the home. I think everyone should have a cat and a dog once at the same time if they can afford it.
Thanks so much for the colour vision info, I am pretty interested in this but find it a bit hard to sort out all the conflicting information out there. Cats really can see red, that's really cool.
We currently have 1 dog and 1 cat. I hope next summer we can foster some kittens and keep one. Maybe the following year we can get another dog. We love our fur babies!
I have never owned a dog, however, my career path is working at veterinary clinics. I love ALL animals. I would love to have a dog. I will never be without a cat or cats in my life... because to me life just isn't worth living without animal friends.
I genuinely love both cats and dogs 100% I grew up with cats my whole life (my parents are cat people) but once we got a dog that I grew up with I really started to love both, bipetualism is such an amazing thing❤️ I have my two cats (my babies🥰) back home with my parents and my dog lives with me where I study atm 🥰 I wish to have both my dog and my cats (2 cats) in the same house one day ❤️ thank you for this video and I agree 1000%! 🙌😁
Nothing is more fun than watching interspecies play! Each does their own, and they also borrow from each other! Lotsa fun!
A few years ago I brought in an older husky dog (11 years old with arthritis and a skin condition) to my home. My cats were incensed and hissed alot at him. He was very sweet and just wanted to be friends. I know because one evening he was on the couch and whimpering to one of my cats who was across the room. Just a little whimper and after the first few difficult weeks, both cats accepted him. One actually became his friend and accepted him even though he was a dog. This cat was originally a feral cat who fell in love with me and anybody who was a friend to me was a friend to him. So because I loved and petted the dog, my cat decided to be unafraid and accept the dog too! The other cat was afraid of how big the dog was but I saw her sniff noses with the dog on several occasions so I know she was accepting him too. He had several good years with us. I miss the dog. But my cats don't particularly miss him. They just watch me and whatever makes me happy they are fine with. Sometimes it seems that cats are just as domesticated as dogs because in a way, these guys look to me as the boss lady kind of like a dog looks to his human as an alpha dog in human form.
If you are going to urge people to adopt both cats and dogs simultaneously, it's important to tell people that they speak a different language. Tails, ears, posture mean different things to dogs and cats. A dog that wants to play seems aggressive to a cat. So if they are going to coexist they have to learn each other's language and the caregiver has to understand that adjustment period
He covers all of that in the dozens of other videos he's posted on cat behavior... and in his books...and on his TV show...
We are so thankful and grateful for you and the wonderful teaching and sharing you do with cat behavior. Both my husband and I love cats and thought we knew so much about them,but nope, we have and are learning sooo much more about them and their behaviors and how we can give them a wonderful life as we delight in knowing and including them in our home. We love having both a dog and a cat. We have for the past 28 years.
We were given a sweet miniature poodle who needed a home at the beginning of the Covid lock down. Such a wonderful gift from the Lord.
Our 18 year old cat Sami died three weeks later right after our BeBe (dog) won him over. Two years later we were blessed to adopt a sweet very skinny Ragdoll cat from our local animal care center. That’s when we started watching as many of your videos as possible on You Tube. Our Missy went from a skinny scared 1 year old to a GORGEOUS and SUMPTUOUSLY fluffy furry 1-1/2 year old beauty that has her Mojo. ❤
Thanks for posting this. Some information about our favorite pets that I didn't know, some I suspected and others I was already aware. 😁
⚡️⚡️Yes Jackson, you are our guy! Thank you so much for everything you do to educate all pet lovers!! 😎💯👏🏼💖🐶🐱🙏🏼
Yeah! 👍 Jackson revolutionized the cat-human (and dog 🙂) relationship forever. I feel so lucky that someone so generous and inteligent and understanding cats, is sharing his knowledge with the whole world. We are lucky to "have" Jackson. 🙂🙂🙂
Very informative! Great stuff, thank you Jackson! 😊
Thank you Jackson for educating humans about this millennia old relationship we have with cats & dogs.
I own both and love them for different reasons. Nothing gives me more peace than being in nature with my cats. They are so centered and grounded. But nothing makes me feel more loved than being with my dog. They are the ultimate companions because they are so attentive. I couldn’t imagine my life without either of them.
I did not know that cats have only been domesticated a short time. Fascinating. I wonder how they will evolve as more years go by living with us.
I adore both dogs and cats! but they’re definitely very different in terms of their care and environmental needs and so are a good lifestyle fit for different types of people. My experience as a lifelong cat owner who brought up a puppy (alongside 3 cats) in the last 3 years: Dogs are a lot more work, especially up front getting them acclimated and *training*. But they can be much more rewarding, especially if you can establish a good relationship/communication with them. Cats are ~generally~ less work and just chill company most of the time, but actually controlling them is basically impossible. and if you do have cat problems, it can take a long time of creative problem solving/trial and error to work through. cat or dog, it’ll depend on the individual’s personality whether they’re easy or hard to work with, but in general you can really work directly with dogs through behavior problems via training, whereas cat problems often to need to be addressed through adjusting their environment.
It makes me sad when people say cats are less work, because that suggests that they are not putting much effort into enriching their cats' environment, or interacting with them vigorously. If you pay attention and do a good job in all areas, cats are work, not just 'chill companions'.
All my assumptions about the differences between cats and dogs demolished with a single video. Thank you, Jackson, very interesting!
Thanks Jackson. I loved that last part. You ARE our guy.
I've had dogs all my life. I'm going to adopt a cat soon, so i am preparing myself to make the best possible home for my new friend. Your videos helped me get rid of my prejudice against cats. I'm now looking forward to showering my new feline friend with love and care
Great video😄
Dogs and cats are both affectionate loyal creatures if you treat them well but dogs are definitely more intelligent. I’ve trained my lovely active intelligent and fun loving cat to play hide and seek, kick a ball, play chase the stick etc but she’s never going to be able to raise an alarm, or alert me when someone’s at the door or take the washing out or save my life etc as a dog is able to with training.
We have 2 cats a male tiger tabby who is 12 and I leash trained him at 6 months old . A female tuxedo cat she's 7, we also have a female Jack Russell mix who is 4. I grew up with my dad rescuing " bully breeds" it was incredible.
Jackson is SO right both animals are great family members.
Thanks for the info, Jackson. It is so needed. Due to covid and its resulting isolation, cat adoptions skyrocketed and for many, it's their first pet. Unfortunately, cats are really mysterious and misunderstood. Your videos help a lot to unlock the mystery and help many to understand their little furry babies.
@Rolling Withthepunches For a cat, that's pretty mysterious behavior.
they are not mysterious, they are intelligent and complex. If someone is not intelligent enough s\he should not have a cat.
@@monnoo8221 Take a chill pill. Of course, they are intelligent complex, mysterious and loving. That's why I have two. From childhood to young adulthood, my family had dogs. I'm accustomed to dogs. I wasn't a cat person until I rescued a kitty that was about to be euthanized while I was working in an animal shelter. I had no experience with cats and unlike dogs, I found them hard to read and mysterious. Now thirty years and several cats later, I've figured them out and I absolutely love them.
As someone who never had a cat and adopted one during quarantine, I agree! It was definitely something different then owning dogs. But now I think I prefer cats more 😅
@@solovoyager I know what dogs are about. Within a family they are dominated and may behave. Outside, they are simply not compatible with human society, due to their stupid territorial behavior, Again: they have been bred by humans to be stupid.
You walk somewhere, 200 m away from them and they decide to go after you and attack you. A beach full of people, I pass by, they are attacking me, just by random. My brother got bitten into the hand when he was 4 by a dog passing by in a cal city street. I visited a friends friend with the friend, and the dog 30+ kilo tried to bite me, despite we got introduced by the owner... over and over again. period. Go to cesar the dog wisperer. He knows how to dominate them such that they obey. The point is, you have always to make them obey. disgusting.
I’m subscribed, you’re the best Jackson 🙌 always recommend your videos to first time cat owners!!
i think the cat v dog thing really boils down to our lifestyles. cats are more independent in the sense they can go in a litter box any time they need. it’s not like i have to think “i have to get home to take the dog(s) out.” i work long hours so that helps tremendously. i’m also somewhat busy with my lifestyle so i like that i am able to play with my kitty for a short time before every meal rather than stop my schedule and okay for hours with a dog.
I recently held my coworker's dog for the first time (it's a poodle crossed with something, fairly cat sized) and I was shocked at how solid the body was. Its whole trunk felt so much more...bulky? than a cat.
Yes, dogs are solid like humans, cats are so flexible !
@@attheranch4876 It was such a strange sensation. I couldn't believe how sturdy the ribcage is.
Love your videos Jackson, been watching now for a few years but in particular since Jan 2021 when we lost our Misty(tabby with white socks and chest who was a smallish cat but so agile and beautiful and a lot of fun too) she was 2 weeks short of 21yrs old when she died in our arms and an outdoor cat who always had the freedom of a catflap 24/7, what a hunter and climber she was in her younger days too, bringing us gifts everyday....mostly rodents, she seemed to prefer just to watch the birds and never really went for them. Your show has been an immense source of comfort. Almost getting to the point now where we may get ourselves another kitten, its been unthinkable so far with Misty being a family member for so long and imagining another cat in her nests around the house and garden. What a cat she was, so clever, so sensitive, so familiar but also retained a degree of her innate wildness.....and she was the best goalkeeping coach my young son had in his childhood, she used to sit quietly by his side and watch him do his homework too which was beautiful to watch, she adored him. She used to play fetch with us too. Your show is brilliant Jackson, keep up the good work! Meeeeeoooow! Purrr purr purrrr
The thing that always blows my mind is your reverence for nature. I love it even more than your content.
I love dogs and cats and lots of animals! Thank you Jackson for sharing such interesting information about dogs and cats ! I loved this video ! Have great day ! : )
A true animal lover 🙂
I live with my daughter and she has three cats, all in different sizes. The youngest is probably 10 lbs. I was gifted a Dachshund, a breed that was developed to hunt badgers, an animal with a nasty attitude. Rusty isn’t afraid of a 175 lb. man but my daughter’s 10 lb. cat will have that fearless dog backed into a corner every time.😂😂
Dachshunds are hilarious, they all have that big dog personality in a little dog body! 😂 But I can definitely see a cat being the only one that could keep a dachshund in line!! 🤣
I have three large dogs and two cats currently. Before just one cat till he passed. They get along so well as long as they have their needs and space. Its truly amazing how adaptable we can all be once we try. Great video. Thank you!
Great Vid Jackson. I've had cats and dogs most of my life. As a young man I was always fishing, out and about and my dog fit right in with my program. Now I'm old and I still have both cats and dogs, but now I favor the cats, but I'm now a homebody. I've grown to truly appreciate both animals, their abilities and intelligence, their willingness to be friends and the now quiet evenings around the fire. Your vid taught me stuff that I would often wonder about. Thank you Jackson, once again, awesome vid!
How cat low light vision works is very cool, you mentioned the tapetum lucidum but what this does is actually less allow them to take in more light and more allow them to use the light that they do take in twice.
In humans for example our eyes work by focusing light onto our retinas, so the retina is the sensor that picks up an actual image, with cats, their retina actually lets light through to the other side, and that's where the tapetum is, it's pretty much a fancy biological mirror that bounces the light back through the retina again, allowing them to get more detail in low light by creating a composite image.
For me I feel like having a dog is like having a pet, and having a cat is like being a pet 😂. I absolutely loved all the dogs I've had in my life, and my new kitten buddy. At this point I really can't say either is better they're just different! One day I'd love to have another dog in my life (I do miss being able to "manhandle" my friend a bit more during playtime lol) but for now I'm more than happy just being my cat's loyal pet.
My dad used to work in a vet's office and they had a sign: "Dogs have owners. Cats have staff."
Thank you, Jackson. That was far more interesting than I expected when I read the title.
Great video as usual Jackson, Thanks!
I use my cat as a food smeller as I can't smell hardly at all! My cat kept me from watermelon Ecoli! And other spoiled foods!
Hi Jackson, love your videos! I just noticed a couple of things in the evolution section. You talk about dogs being bred but it is spelled incorrectly as "bread". Also, the footnote says the earliest evidence of dog domestication was 14,000 years ago, but later in the section you state it was 40,000. As I said, I love your videos. thanks so much for all you do.
HUMANS is also misspelled as "UMANS" @ 9:12 when he talks about colorblindness.
This is really one of the most interestingly educational episodes you've done, and I absolutely love it!
I love this! Absolutely brilliant! Thank you once again for all this great information ❤️❤️🐈⬛🐈⬛
Bipetual Lifestyle!! Loved it! I always wanted a cat but my parents absolutely HATE THEM, but now I have a dog and a kitten ♥! Your videos are helping a lot Jackson, really appreciate them. It helped me to introduce them, specially to my boyfriend's cat, which was harder than with my dog! 🤷♀
Great video! I had no idea that cats as family members has been relatively recent. I am bipetual :). I was a dog person and then had friends and family with cats … fast forward to my husband leaving me (and our dog .. my insistence!). I went to the animal shelter and adopted a kitten who actually chose me. This was over 25 years ago and since, I have always had a dog and a cat. I love the unique relationship with each as well as how the cat and dog relate to each other. I had 1 cat dog pair that took me a year to be able to have them together. Cat was 16 and overweight (bad me!!!) and dog I adopted when he was 6 1/2 and not a “cat dog”. I did a bad job at the introduction and then was anxious since the cat was not as agile as a younger normal weight cat would be. Still … with help from a dog trainer (clicker training) we eventually all lived together in harmony. Loved the senses comparison. I often think that just for a short time I would like to smell and hear like a dog or cat. Thanks for this, Jackson!!
Light love and mojo. Back at ya! Absolutely ❤your stuff!!!
I have two of both! Love it!
Excited to watch this!
Thank you Jackson that was very interesting. Our animal family are amazing. 😺
I’m a cat person, my partner is a dog person. When he brought his dog into the home I was worried, especially as he has a border collie. We initially thought that my cat hated the dog but when she had to go away for a few weeks the cat was constantly calling for the dog. He was always going to the places that the dog slept, stopped eating and got really clingy with me. When the dog came home the cat, for the first time, cuddled into the dog and actually scent marked her!
Wonderful video!! Thank you for all your nice videos. I love them all!!❤
I love that you mentioned the 'ghosts' aspect of cat vision.... often over looked.