*puts scratching post out* Cats:I WANT TO GO TO THE COUCH STUPID HOOMAN *puts scratching pad on floor* Smokey:OOH SOMETHING TO SCRATCH AND SIT ON!! 😸🐈⬛🐱
My dog ate a piece of koko crunch(google it, it's a chocolate cereal) that fell from my table and I'm super worried. She's 15 lb and has no current problems except her heartbeat is fast (I should probably check that, that happened before any chocolate problems) should i worry
The cats will have plenty of physical toys!! After reading the comments I'm not sure if it's worth the money now, I think i would have more fun with it than the cat.
My cats go outside with me. Everything he doesn't come back in 20 minutes I look foe him. Sending him the message, you matter, food is here, play time us limited, you don't go any further than thus, leash trained, follows me everywhere, docile around fear. My cat is my baby. Who has a soul mate kitty?
it's a bad idea to overdo it for sure. When i made the video i presumed most people would have the good sense to finish with a physical toy after playing with the pointer for a little while. I gave people too much credit i guess.
You want it to be "their" choice. Weather you like it or not, statistics clearly show it's dangerous out there. If you let them come and go as they wish like farm cats, as hunky dory as that may sound it will cut a big chunk from their life expectancy.
Really helpful thank you so much I’ve subscribed!! I’m longing for a kitty, and thinking about getting a Maine Coon, but worried about the size of my flat.. do perches and balcony access help in smaller flats? Your baby seems to be happy 🙂 Thinking of putting up a cat highway as well as a window hammock those look great 😁
thanks! the video was filmed in my old apartment which was 800 sq feet! not huge :) but not tiny either, I think most definitely the smaller the space the best it is to focus on height!
@@dolittlesden hi!! Thank you so much for taking the time to respond I really appreciate it 😊 I’ll definitely find ways to use the height and the space I’ve been given, mines about 800 as well.. happy weekend!
The best thing for an indoor cat is another cat to play with. I was given a kitten and quickly realised he needed a friend to play with. I managed to get another kitten from the same litter, the difference since his brother came to live with us is unbelievable he’s so much happier. They’re both imprinted on me but when I’m at work they’ve got each other and that makes me feel so much better.
Indoor cats get bored while outdoor cats get killed really easily because they don’t really have a defense mechanism and they often kill wildlife which can decrease wildlife so i’d say, get a full fenced backyard with tall fences and no exists or a catio that they have access to 24/7
I have a balcony, which also can be accessed by a window. What I did was I made one of those DIY cat cages, very huge and very cheap. (If you get crafty you can make it very nice with multiple layers) Then what I did was I got a window cat door and made the cat door only accessible to the cat cage, so the cat can go into the balcony cat cage whenever he wants. I used some heavy plastic netting to make sure that there was no chance he could access the open areas of the balcony from the cat door. (A lot of netting, zip ties and a power drill were involved)
I hve 3 kittens 5mnths old...grnf floor aptmnt...balcony is covered with glass windows n ive made a big hammock where they chill out ..but i constantly worry about not giving them outdoor life..sunshine, grass, plants, rain to njoy.... wat is best for them?
Yeah, I definitely notice that my cat gets bored indoors compared to when she gets to spend time outdoors at our cottage. She's still a kitten and wants to spend hours upon hours playing each day. The outdoors can provide that kind of stimulation, I can't. My favorite way to mimic the outdoor needs of a kitten has been to sprinkle small toys everywhere, so she can't take two steps without finding something fun to poke at. It's messy, but the outdoors is messy, and it keeps her from bothering me as much for playtime.
I purchased these types of items and my cat got no drill out of them. I wasted money and my cat prefers boxes paper rolled up and thread and strings. So I'm gonna say it's a no for me. None of my cats care how u care for them just as long as you feed them and give them space. The overweight issue is that cats like all animals love to eat treats. No treats.
thanks for sharing your experience, however i would recommend caution when letting a cat play with strigs and thread. These are risky as cats tend to swallow them, under very close supervision only.
oh interesting question! i am left handed but have always used right-handed scissors in life so i don't have this issue. You could consider using human toenail clippers but position them sideways/perpendicular to the nail, if that makes any sense. It's not the ideal tool but that's what i used for years i just had to find the correct angle so it didn't fray the nail, i would also buy a brand new one to make sure it's sharp so it'll cut neatly and reserve that one for the cat :) . hope that helps! but i'll check if they actually make left-handed cat nail clippers!
What a interesting vid and nicely done. I wish you was my vet friend 😊 lol, lovely eyes no offence! I think indoor cats are better and kinda live longer than outdoor cats, some cats can be trained However some just look at you like "yeah I see the trick am not interested just fine the treat instead 😸". How did you make that cardboard/wire toy? Overall good info and video 👍😸🐾
I need a honest answer if I should get a cat and please do not spare my feelings on the subject. I've wanted a cat for a while now but am unable to let it live outside due to the other cats where I live being aggressive and territorial, so I am thinking about getting one and letting it live in the house, there are some problems... 1.Dogs: I have 2 dogs, one pup and one adult dog. The adult dog gets along perfectly with cats but the pup tried to attack a cat last week and doesnt seem to like them. Solution: I let the cat have access to the upstairs since the dogs are not allowed up there(I spend most of my time upstairs), but another problem comes with that and that is the cat jumping the baby fence at the top of the stairs. Please give me some advice or simply just tell me its not a great idea for me to get a cat.
hmmm that is a tough one, but my gut feeling is that the poor cat (and possibly even the dog) would probably feel a lot of stress in this situation. You are asking yourself the right questions, i think you know the answer but do not despair, you will have a kitty one day :)
I have a question. I just rescued a 7 yr old rehomed kitty. She’s very sweet and I want to start off on the right paw. Is there a video that gives an example of how to set up a routine that includes mealtimes, play time, potty time (?), bedtime? I have a willing kitty but don’t know how to train her. Please help.Thank you!
most cats don't need such a rigid schedule but having meal times at specific times and play time at roughly the same moments is a good idea to set expectations. Cats do like routine but i wouldn't expect potty to be regular. Many cats will be grazers as well (meaning no specific schedules for meals).
I am against the idea of using a Laserpointer to play with a cat. I have seen several cats that got frustrated and then aggressive because they never got the satisfaction of actually catching the prey.... Guys if you really want a happy cat don't use a Laserpointer
yes of course: the way to work around this is to do short session and always finish with a physical toy. I thought that was obvious when i made the video years ago, but have since noticed it wasn't as a multitude of comments pointed that out. I wouldn't recommend irritating your cat to the point of aggression... goes without saying :)
