Common Mistakes Cat Owners Make (and How to Prevent Them)
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- Owning a cat, or any pet, is a huge responsibility. With that said, it’s important to make sure that you are doing everything possible to give your cat a happy life. But are you doing anything that could negatively impact your cat? If you aren’t sure, we’re here to help you out. Here, we are going to review some of the most common mistakes cat owners make, and how to prevent them.
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What if you want to breed your cat though?
@@RedRoseSeptember22 don't do it . Cats aren't for making money
@@RedRoseSeptember22 there's already far more than enough cats
Adopt, don't buy!
Yes! Don’t buy there are already so many cats that a stray and are in shelters that need adoption.
Do not show freak cats with genetic mutation to their tails, ears or brachycephalic ones, this is just an ad for races bred and bought by stupid people who do not understand what harms it does to cats.
i disagree about not being able to teach your cat not to do something, my cats understand the word no and get down. i would say no or get down when they do something wrong and now they listen to it ,except sometimes one will argue first and then listen its really cute actually.
They do because cats growl at each other in the wild. A cat will never understand physical punishment like a dog will though. It will just be confused.
Okay that's when you're there, but what happens when you're not. I don't think they're keeping that up when you're not looking
Mine too they listen and obey commands
I think the point is more don't be abusive or yell cuz they don't understand the contextual reasoning behind it. "no" is vocally and tonally communicative without a need to make them feel scared or distrustive
I had a neighbor who had outdoor cats. After one terrible storm, one of the cats disappeared. On top of that, he was a declawed cat, therefore had a disadvantage at surviving on the streets if he had survived the storm.
Having an outdoor cat with no claws is akin to a death sentence. Why would a cat owner do this?
I have seen opossums, raccoons and even a skunk in my neighborhood. Also it's a high traffic area as there is a lumber yard a block away. As a result I have decided that my Torties will not be allowed outside for any reason.
How on earth can we brush the teeth of a cat without losing our eyeballs in the process?
I did try, but I had to quit while I still had any blood left.
I use greenies...I mix them into their dry food so they don't get suspicious...😁
@@Aliandrin 😀😃😄😁😆😅😂🤣
My last day passed three weeks ago. I am alone with no family. My health is failing. I always kept a full bowl of food available in case something happened to me. She was not overweight. My tuxedo Rascal died a few years back. When he was fixed he doubled in size. Rascal lived 17 years. Had him from a tiny kitten.
I’m sorry for the loss of your fur baby….it’s very painful
@@lisabelle7553 thank you
My cats are like my babies to me. I'd be devastated if anything ever happened to them. Maybe you can find a neighbor or friend to share/help taking care of another one? There are a lot of people & some kids who can't or not allowed to have pets where they live. You can make an arrangement with them to keep it at your house as long as they help care for it. If your health isn't good enough to care for a cat, some birds can be very affectionate & easier to take care of.
@@PSKResearch No. My health is failing and I just can't. I've never had to look for a cat. They always showed up on my doorstep. Bitty will be my last.
Cats can be sneaky and can dart outside very quickly and come home pregnant. Spay and neuter.
Truth is vet visits are expensive.
Dog owners still embrace it.
if you cant pay the vet, dont get a pet
Yes, vets are expensive, but totally worth it for something’s life
@@Giantdeath My late cat, Mara,had yearly vet appointments but when started coughing up a lot of “hair balls” we didn’t have the money due to some financial issues that we didn’t see coming, and unfortunately passed during Covid. Sometimes unseen issues come up when you don’t see it coming.
I have cats because I'm not mean enough to drive them away. Alley cats come into my yard because it's a safe haven. I feed them but I can't afford to take them to the vet regularly.
#6 is most important.
Free tip: I had a cat and it didn’t like sharing her litter, and even after getting a second box, she kept pooping in my DINING room. I tried every spray and psst cat. What worked was a $10 motion sensor with alarm I found on Amazon. She never missed her litter again.
1) if you see flees running and jumping around on your cat while you brush, you are way too late....
Buy a flee comb and use that once a week. if you see little black crumbs (flee poop) or get a flee stuck in it then you can use some of those "neck drops" like frontline etc to get rid of the flees.
also, keep in mind that if you are way too late and have a lot of flees in your house, their eggs will be in all quiet fluffy corners. like behind the scratching pole or in the corners of rooms where you have carpet. you need a rather nasty spray to get rid of em at that point :/
but, please do not use those mentioned preventatives as actual preventatives. Use them when you have proof of flees.
because flee populations can become immune to those substances.
2) If you cant brush their teeth (I cant either) Than keep a "nose" on their breath.
an animals breath always has a bit of a smell to it of course, but if it is a really strong smell or even a stink they probably have a (dental) issue that needs taking care of.
3) Just my personal opinion, but neutering at 8 weeks old or even 4 months old seems wrong.
I am all for neutering, all my cats made a trip to the vet to get that done. but I believe that a cat, just like a human, needs all of their hormones to grow into a normal adult. I don't think anyone would find it acceptable to remove the testicles from a 5 orso year old human boy or the ovaries from a girl that age and not give hormone supplements to make up for that.
anyway, just my thoughts, I am not an expert on this matter so i could of course be wrong.
I agree with you on early spay/neuter. So do dog breeders. People don't seem to have the same respect for cats and the way they're naturally supposed to be, except for their claws for some reason.
Neutering a male too late can affect their temperament for life if they fully enter puberty. They can be more aggressive and stuff
Males can start a smelly spraying habit, become aggressive, or anti social, & it may not stop after they're fixed, if you don't fix them early. A cat also can become pregnant at only 4 months old.
Males *can* spray if allowed to fully mature. And cats can shred furniture if allowed to keep their claws. I'm just not sure why in one case it's evil to choose anything other than how Nature intended the cat to be while in the other we're perfectly entitled to say fuck Nature I choose my house.
@@Aliandrin I've had 6 cats in my life (not all at the same time, just 1 or 2 at a time). They had all their claws. I had them since they were kittens & grew to an od age. They lived indoors, in an apartment. No furniture damage, or damage to the apartment.
Scolding my cat Consists of saying her name in a deep voice, I might even go as far as snapping my fingers.. works really well😂😂
I clap my hands, twice :)
When our cats misbehave, my mom and I mimic the cats' hissing noise and bap them lightly, like when a cat smacks another one with one paw, claws sheathed. The cats get the message and are perfectly fine to this day, so its very effective for us.
My last 2 cats loved being brushed! All I had to do was was run my fingers through the brush wires and they would both be on my stomach!! I have always hated hearing a cat was declawed! It's cruel!!
"...I have always hated hearing a cat was declawed! It's cruel!!"
I couldn't agree more. I adopted a rescue 10 years ago that was declawed by his previous owner. It's a good thing I don't know who they are, because I would pull out all their fingernails. I'm serious when I say that. (Veterans with PTSD have a different mindset from the rest of society.)
My cat enjoys the out doors, but she needs protection from wild animals. I purchased a small animal “playpen” set it in the shade on the driveway and bring it inside when we’re done. This way we can both enjoy the outdoors. If I get busy and forget to take her out she sets by the door and meows at me as a reminder.🖤🐾🐈⬛
Love the closed caption options ' ' ' ' Quiet is golden ' ' '
I remember a tip about helping cats with fur balls and helping them pass them more easily. Put a tiny bit of petroleum jelly (like Vaseline) on the side of your cat's paw, just a little. Your cat will lick this when grooming which is supposed to help with hair ball problems. I've never needed to, but it was a vet that told of this tip, so you won't be poisoning your kitty!
(Of course, I'm just someone online, so look into it more if you wish and any further info is always welcome 😊)
We live in a very rural environment - my last cat was an outdoors cat. He loved sitting on the front porch. He guarded it religiously against everything from dogs to raccoons. "You shall not pass" was his motto. Of course, he went on his cat patrols as well, bringing a large number of rodent corpses to our door. He was a cat mutt. I have no idea what breed he was - he was not a ginger cat, he was not a tabby, nor did he have any easily identifiable traits like, say, a Siamese or Scottish Fold or Persian or Maine Coon would have - but he lived for a whopping 26 years. In fact, all of our cats have been outdoor cats - and they all lived well into their 20s. It really all depends on where you live.
My vet will not spay or neuter until 9 mo. He says it messes up their hormones. And he's been my vet for 30 years and I run a cat rescue
Thanks, I have a 3 month old kitten, they start spaying them in Australia at 2 months which seems way to young. I was going to wait till 6 months but now I will wait till 9. She is an indoor cat so in no danger of getting pregnant.
Very wise vet.
For our cat, we started her as a kitten with a half a can of wet cat food. Once in the morning and once in the evening. Throughout the day we kept the bowl full with a small portion of kibble if she every got peckish throughout the day. For an entire year she grew at a healthy pace. Now she is a year, on the same portions. Kibble throughout the day with a half can in the morning and night. She only eats when she is hungry and has maintained a great weight since then. It's much harder for those with older cats or rescues. This is just a tip for those with kittens. It is possible to free feed cats, they need to know and learn there will always be food. My cat never panics or yowls because she knows she will always have food available. She can eat whenever she needs to.
Indoor cats do NOT need to be on fleas preventative programs...(UNLESS there is another pet who goes outdoors as well)..
Great video!Thanks for the great tips.
Thanks, you're welcome! 😻
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The first one is not likely to happen to my cat cause we don’t feed her too much or less. The second one might be something that is what happens because either we can’t find the right place or that we simply don’t always have the time, my parents don’t seem to bring her to the vet, but we do bring her to pets art ban field. My cat has fleas but we are trying to get rid of it. My cat’s teeth hasn’t been cleaned since we got her. Next visit to buy stuff for Tabby, I will make sure we buy cat toothpaste if we find one that isn’t expensive (my mom says the ones she saw are expensive but I found cat toothpaste that are not expensive) my cat never had a hairball since we got her. My cat is spayed already since we got her. Declawing is an unnecessary thing and a cat should not be declawed
I cant believe that it isnt common sense that overfeeding your pets is wrong
quote Ignorance is the absence of knowledge. Stupidity is the rejection of knowledge.
Declawing, like ear cropping and tail docking in dogs, are all illegal in the UK ,
Good of our across the pound neighbors to have ethics. It's sad but not surprising that the U.S doesn't do the same.
I mostly had indoor cats and would keep a flea collar, or use flea medicine. But won't that pesticide make them sick. My furbaby hates when I have to give her medication. I used to put Frontline Plus on her but then stopped because she would get sick, would hide from me but then come back.
I remember hearing about a cat owner who used to give them garlic to keep fleas away.
Just saying laser pointers are good distraction but they need to actually be able to grab
Indeed, I was caring for a feral cat and she died between feedings 😢
I never considered declawing my cats. I always was the type to let them be outdoor cats and declawing takes away their way to defend themselves, they can't climb trees to get away from certain predators that can't climb trees, they can't hunt for food if ever the situation happened they got stuck in the wild. Even if they were indoor cats, that still matters, just incase they did get out somehow.
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Same
0:09 Finish the sentence: With huge responsibility...
Well past the age 7 they dont really recommend spaying because theyre basically at the end of their reproductive window and putting them through an unnecessary procedure might do more harm than good but i apreciate the pro-fixing sentiment
My cat brushes his own teeth by himself. He's smart.😁😁
tbh i dont get how some poor mf like me gonna give my cat a checkout at the vet like bro its way to much money
There are low costs vet clinic and a neuter mobiles that come around
Vets seem to be intent on milking cat parents, while dog visits are reasonably priced for the same services.
My female cats went wild when they heard the meowing cat in heat lmao
Indoor cats can get flees seem interesting wow
De-clawing a cat is barbaric, a procedure that is designed more to placate and pander to the vanity, selfishness and ego of the human owner. The importance of claws to a cat, cannot be over stressed. They are so much an absolutely vital part of a cat's anatomy and they should NEVER have to undergo the pain of having the procedure done. A vet that would willingly carry out this procedure is not one I would take my cat to, and as far as I'm concerned not one that should be practising on any animal regardless of what it is. If you can't accept the occasional scratch (usually accidental) on your person, or 'pulled' clothing, furniture fabric or wallpaper, then you shouldn't be homing a cat in any circumstances - end of! Full stop! My cat is loved dearly even though he doesn't enjoy the best of health these days. He's my best mate and when his time finally comes it will be a sad, sad day..... of course, he's a major pain in the arse at times, but I wouldn't have him any other way.
CATS ARE INTELLIGENT 🎯 THEY SURVIVED BEFORE THERE WAS A VETERINARIAN 😃
Mean things can fight and hunt too. Cats don't care. They're like oh a massive dog? Idc. Slap. A slithering snake. Idc. I got u too. Smack. Oh so you really gonna think youre gonna take it up a notch and fly away. It's cool. Bc i got you too. If not, uhhh the humans will get me down. They're so ornery mischievous and playful. & Anything on the table beside my homman, sm- push to the ground. Then run 🤭. I used to have a cat that I'd make dance. She'd get in a position to act like she'd smack me but never would
Aman!
I am a Cat Dad with 8 house panthers
Declawing is banned in Australia
HELP! I've had cats all my life and never had a problem - BUT my new 9 month old Rescue Kitten; CoCo hasn't learnt how to play fight with his claws retracted and is driving my elderly Furries INSANE! (Been with us 6 months now) Can a cat who missed out on early 'good play etiquette' learn it at a later age?! Any teaching tips?
Yes you can, try treats or food to train them. I recommend clicker method, do your research, I'm sure there's a solution.
@@Thunderrr_ Clicker! OK - will try. Thanks
@@linmonash1244 Your welcome! I hope training works!
Google Kitten Lady---Hannah. She's a kitten expert.
@@donnawatkins8404 OK Great!
My cats are all spayed. They are spoiled
While physical punishment works for dogs (not endorsing it, but it does work) cats just don't learn that way because they're not social animals. Wolves in wolf packs will physically punish other wolves by biting them or forcing them to turn over on their backs, so dogs have the evolutionary history to understand that, but cats just don't. Even as a last resort, don't do it, it won't work, it only confuses the cat.
I agree totally. I’ve had dogs & cats & have never had to discipline them. I think punishing them only confuses them & Will break their spirit, making them less likely to bond with you. Sure maybe my pets were spoiled but they were the most lovable intelligent animals I’ve ever known. ❤️
I can’t do anything with for my cat’s health if anything’s wrong
Wait, laser pointers are okay? Other channels argue against that.
My cat is very stressed going to the vet, she is very healthy. My question is, is it worth it? She is a healthy weight and an only cat
I would never use those toxic flea preventive my animals.
Yep. Use them after they get fleas, not when they don't. They're easy to get rid of, & won't stay long on people or furniture.
What about alone-cat in the house with multi cats there is competition
My family is in a bad financial state so I can’t take the cats to a vet appointment (my mom als just thinks it’s not needed:
One thing not mentioned with letting cats outside or not, is the damage cats do to wild populations.
They will hunt even if well fed, and there have been entire species made extinct by cats before even!
Yes. My main reason for keeping all my cats indoor. I love them, but they simply don't belong in this eco system.
il veterinario mi ha consigliato il cibo secco prima di andare a dormire.. dice che aiuta il gatto durante la notte
and what about severe hormonal damage after spaying? What would happen to you after spaying, ah?
laser point is bad for cats, horribly bad
Cats sleep on average 20 hours a day.
More subs
One extra box for an only cat in a one bedroom apartment? Seriously?
if vets were honest and not shady people who rip you off lie to you and is actually not a good thing so feed well exercise them but remember its a cat and your human medical bills will be huge someday and if you have kids prepare for that but i would not waste my money on a vet if i dont absolutely need to and if it was like that i am unable to afford to take a cat in for surgical so if cat suffering put cat down lucky for me both my cats lived to be almost 20 so ive had 3 cats that have all lived to that ripe age absolutely no vets in there life i recommend spay or nuter ..
Number 4.
My cat died because of that before this video came out
Don't trust your cat going out, my two cats used to going out, disappeared, one came back weeks later, the other hasn't shown up :'(
I thought I'd point out the color pallet you use for your slides are the non-binary flag colors and it makes me a little happy
Something else to consider with not letting your cats outside is that they will use the world as their litter box (potentially including your neighbour’s yard). It isn’t very considerate to assume this is ok.
meh. my neighbors let their own pets poop in their yards I'm pretty sure my cat isn't crossing lines, they tend to stick to secluded areas of yards like flowerbeds or under brush anyway. imo that's just helping fertilize the plants lol
Why do people say "fix them"? They weren't broken until the operation is done. Shouldn't it be "broke them"? or "unfixed them"? lol
never heard that cats brings in flees in Sweden o guess that a american thing
I have never hit my cat. It is extremely rare I have yelled at my cats over the years. It has happened when things were bad enough, I was in a horrible mood, having bad luck with my life and they did something bad enough. But it was so rare and I am pretty good to them, that things were still good between us after a little calm down time, they just let it slide. Never took much time for them and me to be back to our usual happy, friendly companionship. And these days I am pretty good at avoiding the horrible angry yell at them.
Feeding dry food will cause serious kidney malfunction as the cat becomes older.
En ymmärrä, miksi kissojen kynsien poistaminen on sallittua joissakin maissa. Se on todella julmaa eläinrääkkäystä, johon vain eläimistä julmin (eli ihminen) kykenee 😢. Älä ota kissaa, jos kotonasi ei saa kynsiä mitään!!!
scalding and hitting any animal is wrong period..if you can reason with a human with diminished intelligence, an animal can understand if you help it to..
Cleaning up cat pee, Simple Green.
not vet they have horrible food
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I don't care what everyone says...cats SHOULD NOT be allowed on counters and tables.
Worry about your own house
@@CharmSchool_Reject I didn't say I was worried. Do what you want. I'm just a cleaner person. 🤷♂️
@@jayess7 I agree. Come on, their feet dig in the litter box.. I have special cat wipes that I'll use to wipe off my cats feet and body to help diminish the spread of germs.
@@jellyfish6389 I guess a lot of people don't think about that kind of stuff or just don't care. Sofas and beds I'm ok with, but not counters and tables. If I could teach mine to wash all 4 paws after a poop I would! 😁
@@jayess7 I really wonder if they care, i swear they dont! Now if we can teach cats to wash their paws and clean their own litter box i would be so happy!! 😻
Declaw a cat is barbaric