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It is never funny to intentionally upset your cat 😢 Thank you for calling those people out.

Never mind what my cat hates, what I hate are those cat videos! Traumatized cat, laughing human. Grrr. Really pisses me off Thank you for sharing this.

I’ve been a dog owner since forever and am a first time cat owner. I adopted 2 stray cats and I can’t tell you how your videos are always so informative and helpful ♥️ thank you

My cat didn't like belly rubs when I got her but now that I've had her for 2 years she's started showing me her belly and don't mind me petting her there. Ultimate Trust achieved ❤

The only thing my cat hates is my brother-in-law. Lili knows a bad egg when she sees one. 😺👍

Please be careful with using tinfoil as a deterrent. I tried to use tinfoil to keep them from climbing my wallpaper, but what happened when I was in the other room is that my cats literally started eating (and swallowing) the tinfoil. That was a fun trip to the vet. Lesson learned: Don't introduce new materials in the home without testing the cats' reaction to it first.

My cat is a weirdo. He loves water, is indifferent to tinfoil, he rolls over for belly rubs and it's not a trap, isn't scared of cucumbers (I've never put any object behind him to scare him though) and loves when I pick him up for kisses - sometimes he'll try and hold on to me if I go to put him back on the floor/bed 🤣 We also play fetch, go for walks and he can sit, move to a spot I point at and stand on hindlegs on command.

I adopted a female cat (my first female....always had males) who was being rehomed due to her owner going into an assisted living facility. I was told that she did not like wet food, but I incorporated the wet food into her daily feedings immediately. She absolutely loves it, and she is verbal about it also! She didn't know what a scratching post or pad was, but after being with me for four months, she is becoming more interactive and being more "cat." I agree with your disgust of people who frighten cats!

My cat hates not being able to get into a room where people are. So no one sleeps with their door closed cause he'll just keep meowing. Odd thing is it's like he just wants to check on us. He'll go in and walk on the bed or stay for a bit and then go back to his bed or a chair he likes.

We used to have a cat who hated red apples 🤷‍♀️ green apples were cool but not the red ones lol

One reason I love Jun’s Kitchen - he does use his cats for content, but in a respectful way that acknowledges & honors the cats!

My cat used to be confused by being picked up. I would only do it when I needed to relocate her for some reason. She would be tense and like “wtf” but she quickly learned that I would let her go, be it at the destination or earlier if she wasn’t having it. Nowadays, she loves it! Will lean against my head purring up a storm while I scratch her back. Usually I gotta be the one to put her down because she does not wanna! Lol. Building that trust is so rewarding

Hey Jackson, you should do a video on 5 things that cats love.

My cat is broken because anytime I take a bath and the tub is full he still wants to hop in with me. The water will be up to his chin and he'll be chilling walking around like its nothing. 😅

I've had people make fun of me because when I approach one of my cats I generally offer a palm down hand with fingers curled under before touching them. I've literally been yelled at that the cat knows who I am. Yeah, I get that. To me it's a sign of respect and they can go do something else if they don't want to interact with me right now.

My Wegie Maxwell is all about physical affection. He always wants to be in my lap , lying on my chest, or having me pick him up and cradle him like a baby. He gives hugs, kisses, nose bumps and loves to have his belly rubbed. I have never had a cat who gives so much love and is so eager to recieve it as well.

Last point about restraint is so important. We went to clip our kittens claws, the first attempt at holding her resulted in us being scratched - the second attempt we were calmer and gave her a way out and she just sat there and let it happen

I have always the nicest cats, who beg for cuddles, meow until I pick them up like babies, answer when I call them, are trainable, blink back at me and… sneak in the bathroom to jump on my bath and have a swim 😂.

As someone who grew up with dogs and a mom who is allergic to cats, your content has been so helpful for me. This cat was always on edge around me for a long time because i had been treating him like a dog

Being neurodivergent, I really resonated with your comments about overstimulation. My cat and I are so much more in sync with each other now - it's nice to wake up to my cat running up on the bed and stopping short to meow for head pets.

My cat absolutely *hates* the vacuum. I think she thinks it's going to hurt her. Like, the noise + movement = monster. She's still a little scared of the hairdryer as well, but as long as I stay by the mirror on the other side of my bedroom and don't go near her with it she'll stay on the bed just watching my dry my hair.

We recently brought in a stray cat after getting her fixed and vaccinated and all of that. We’ve discovered she doesn’t get scared if she hears a short loud noise like a text tone or one car noise or something, but she does not like sustained noises like the microwave, bathroom fan, coughing etc. it’s sort of interesting learning what bothers her and what doesn’t! She is slowly adjusting to her indoor life and we are learning so much about her.

Used to have a Turkish van and he would sit on the side of the bathtub or by the pond outside and stick his front paw in and scoop water. He was adorable

One cat likes being held & carried, the other prefers not at all. They both don't like sudden movement or loud noises if they're moving across the house, but seem unperturbed when they're lounging & cat-napping - as long as whatever is loud or moving isn't coming near them. 😎 Great video, as usual, Cat Daddy! ❤️♾️❤️

Every cat I've ever had has HATED it when I snap a plastic bag, even if I try to do it as gently as I can (to be clear, I'm not trying to scare them, I'm just getting the bag ready to put in the trash can, and the fastest way to do it). It's funny because they love to play with plastic bags and tend to like the crinkly sound. It must be the sudden noise.

Here are my two cats' most hated 5 things: Trips to the vet, flea treatments, me going away, being disturbed during their alone time, any change in their daily routine.

I’d love to see a why do cats love… video next! I always wonder why my cats love eating grass, following me into the bathroom, walking on/playing with crinkly paper, and of course jumping into a box or even a square drawn on the ground!

One of my favorite cat videos was the kitten that was walking towards its human and pauses every time they lean out to look. It wasn't terrifying or irritating the cat, it was playing into its natural instincts.

My 16 year old black void is the most needy yet least cuddly cat. She hates being held and always needs to sit physically higher than you but can't go 10 minutes without attention. The only exception is the couch because realized she gets more pets if she lays down next to us.

I had a male cat who I rescued from small children putting the kittens in a wading pool. He loved the water 💧, he would be in the shower 🚿 with me, and went swimming in the spa. ❤🐾🐈‍⬛️😻

One of my cats used to completely freak out when being held. I thought it was important to help her have a tolerance to being held without getting too stressed as there are times when she will need to be held like at the vets or when her claws need clipping. I worked with her for over a year and went at her pace so she is now accepting of being held for short periods of time and she always gets her favourite treats after 😊

My kitten was TERRIFIED of Q-Tips. Once she grew up, she played with them and swiped 'em out of my hand. Now that she's gone, I thank these sweet reminders of good ol' days. 😻

I've learned to let my cat's do things at their own speed and not force things on them.

Jackson, great job on the 'cats as content' stuff. I love videos of animals being funny on their own. Hate those of people causing or allowing animals to be sistressed or in danger. 👍💙💖🥰✌

Thank you, Jackson. May all cats and everyone who loves them be happy❤

There is a woman in my neighbourhood that goes for walks carrying her huge fluffy Rag doll cat like a baby. It's really amazing to see how much the cat enjoys it. None of my cats have liked being held but only my sweet sweet Cocoa turns into a terrified demon and draws blood. Claw trimming day is very stressful!

My cat hates being touched even. But I love him so much no matter what ❤❤

Some cats get used to being held if you walk around the house and let them sniff at light switches, picture frames on the walls, and other things they can't reach. While doing this, let your cat's back paws sit on your hand so they can jump off without a struggle, with the front paws resting on your shoulder. Some eventually link being held with an enjoyable experience and will allow you to hold them more often.

You are the best Cat Man ever, Jackson! I adore your honesty, and all the help that some cat people may need to know about! Hugs from Florida!

I love how easily you broke each question down. The ending is important too. If you're searching why, you already have the important information which is that they hate it. I applaud people wanting to know the why, of course, because curiosity means the desire to learn. We can never learn too much, especially with these beautiful animals!❤❤❤

My cat does hate other cats and kittens. She had siblings when she grew up, other cats around her. I guess she is just like that. We share a birthday on june 26, hers in 2020 and mine in 1991. Im autistic and so is my cat. I think all cats are somewhat autistic. It isnt a disorder for them, just how they live. Id love for you to meet her someday so you can see how different she is. I dont understand other cats, but i do understand her. To anyone reading this who has any animals i hope you and they live a happy life, and your loved ones.

I have one that loves being held, his sister doesn’t at all😂

My newest cat: Snow is a Turkish Van, loves water! Swimming is her favorite thing to do. The only time she shows her belly, is when she is twisting in the water

One of my cats hate the vacuum and immediately dashes for under the furniture. My second cat doesn’t really mind it all, I can vacuum right next to him and he just stays put 90% of the time🤷🏼‍♀️.

Hi Jackson- could you do a video about how to balance your affection when you get two cats to make sure one doesn't feel jealous?

Suggestion! Please do how to get your cat’s trust again after injection treatments !

My cat hates when I go to work 😂 but on a serious note, his sister HATES being picked up or bothered (unless it’s on her own terms) and he tolerates it but is a huge cuddle guy, which he then is fine with you doing whatever you want with him. My boy mostly hates when I get up and move when he’s fallen asleep on me but my cheeks have been numb to the world to the point it goes back to pain and I need to shift.

You are so helpful. I could not manage my cat without you. Adopted my little girl and some behavioral challenges. Thank you

Thank you Jackson Galaxy for another Fun and informative video😻🙏❤️✝️ I have observed that no two kitties are completely alike, they each have a very unique purrsonality and have likes and dislikes unique to each of them! 😻

My buddy likes certain things in certain situations. He will crawl on my lap when I lay my legs on the sofa. He will ball up against me on my left when I go to bed. He will spoon on my right and let me rub his belly when I wake up in the morning. Love him!

Thank you Jackson. More people need to watch your videos. I have 6 rescue cats. All different personalities. 3 of them, half feral. 3 cubbles cats. Ages, 4--15 years of age. 😊👍🐈🇨🇦

My cat hates being brushed. He’s sensitive in general, tho. He’s my 3-stoke baby, petting-wise. I stopped after 3 because I know only one or two more and he’ll be done. Yet he’s the most affectionate cat I’ve ever had. He loves riding around on my shoulder and basically shadows me around the house.

My cat hates wet food. Sad cause he is prone to crystals and requires drinking as much water as I can get in him. My vet found out the hard way, he went a day and a half without eating rather than eat the wet food.

My cat hates when my baby daughter meows at him. Idk if she’s insulting him in his language or what but when he’s getting pets by me or my husband and he does that chirping noise and she meows at him, he glares at her and runs from the room.

My sister’s rag doll cat (who sadly passed years ago at an old age) LOVED being picked up. Wasn’t a bottle baby. Just was a trusting, snuggly little blighter. Damn good cat.

My cats let me know when they have enough. My Q is when the tale starts going. And then I back off. I don’t like upsetting my babies. And I love it when they do come and cuddle on there own.

Hey Jackson! My cat hates when anyone knocks on our door. We call her our attack dog

I had a cat who loved all things mint, including toothpaste. 🤦🏼‍♀️ I had to close the door to brush my teeth in peace 😂. I started growing catnip for her. She didn't like the dried stuff from the store, but she loved fresh catnip leaves.

Two of my cats LOVE belly rubs, and they are also two of the ones born in captivity. My rescues HATE HATE HATE belly rubs. I firmly believe that the first 5 weeks of life change a cat forever.

I adopted my cat from the shelter and she's obviously too traumatized by something, happened with her while she lived on the streets, so she's over-fearful. She hates being touched when she's not in the mood. And her mood is unpredictable😂 She doesn't like me trying to take her on my knees, run away from almost everything

All our love at what must still be a hard time.

Jackson! You are lookin' good! Even more since you are a cat lover! Thanks for all you do!

One of our cats hated being picked up with a passion. Hated it. He'd kick and scratch and bite, because he hated being out of control, and he panicked. Once he climbed over your shoulder and was standing on your back, he was good with it. But he also enjoyed having his tummy rubbed (by me, at least), which I always thought was a weird combination, but that was Mags, he was who he was and wouldn't compromise it. Best cat ever.

My dear cat, passed a while ago. Was a lovebug, loved all the holds, pats , hugs, cuddlin under blankets with you.

I put a cucumber in front of my cat and he looked at me like he thought I was an idiot. He was unmoved. I'm certain he called me a moron in his mind. I wish I could share the picture. 😂

I have a bottle baby that hates everyone but me and my husband. She just turned 14. Her eyes had just opened when I found her. Still, all of these years later, I can't get her to like anyone else. I worry if something happens to me and my husband, who would want to take care of her. I just don't see anyone else being willing to take care of her. But she is the sweetest and most loving cat with us. But anyone else that comes into the house and tries to pet her will get scratched or bitten. One of my daughters has been feeding her, and she still will not let her even rub her head.

When I was a baby, we had an old cat who was pretty much quite attached to my dad that she got jealous when my mom got near. She frickin scratches her. My mom couldn’t understand why she did it and she was also allergic to cats (she found out after moving to the US). However, Kitty seemed to tolerate me when I wanted to play with her. There was a time I was crying and the more I did, our cat yowled at my mom and scratches her, as if she was trying to get her to do something to calm me down. I figured it could be because of the cat’s nature around babies or the body scent I had, since I shared a bit of DNA from my dad.

My cat hates making new human friends. She runs from any guests we have over, even if they’re frequent visitors and try to be as quiet and nonthreatening as possible. I’ve had the same cat sitter visit dozens of times, and she has never even TOUCHED our girl (who runs and hides). That being said, she’s a complete, snuggly angel with my fiancée and I. Super sweet and trusting. 😊❤

Always love what you say. Thank you so much for sharing your expertise. I’m a life long cat mama.

My cats really hate... Nothing! Well loved and balanced living is key 💋💋💋💋💋

Hi, watched you for many years. Had cats all my life, but I wanted to comment on a video I watched a few days ago. You specifically mentioned cat belly rubs. I wanted to tell someone, who will know how special this is, about my cat. I adopted Shadow in 2017. Visited him a few times while waiting for home inspection etc to adopt. Finally got to bring him home. He was the most adorable, social, friendly & gentle cat. Even the vets loved him, he was so gentle. Anyway, my point is, the 1st day I had him, he was laying on me & turned belly up. I was cautious, I know most cats don’t like belly rubs. But, he stayed lying on his back, stretching his legs & looking at me, so, I tried stroking his belly. He loved it, purred like mad. That confirmed I had the right cat. 2019 my mother died. In a care home because of dementia. A very good home I have to say. Anyway, then covid hit. UK went into 1st lockdown. No going out, stay at home. It was very, very quiet. Shadow went outside from the start. He made it obvious, he escaped through a window in the first 2 days, but, he always stayed close. I know because whenever I called him he’d appear, meowing as he walked along the fence then ran to me. Then one night he didn’t come when I called. I believe, because of lockdown & the quiet roads, he ventured further than before. 2 days later I found out he’d died & had been discovered in a neighbours garden. Hit by a car. My beautiful boy was dead, 6 months after my mother. My comforter was gone. My heart was broken, again. Now, I’m living with my father, who also has dementia. I often think, I wish I could have a cat again, but then I realise, what I really want is my Shadow back & that’s not going to happen. Strangely, after he’d gone, a neighbours cat kept coming to my back door, peering in as if looking for him. I let him in and he spent hours at my house, loving any attention or affection. I never fed him, but he still came. He got badly injured one night in a fight & came crying at my door in the middle of the night. I let him in & went round to tell his owners, who came & got him. 10 minutes later he was crying at my door again. Of course I let him in & took care of him. Anyway, I just wanted someone to know how wonderful & special my Shadow was. His name fitted him well, he followed me everywhere. Maybe one day I’ll get to live with a cat again, who knows, I’d like to think so. I know I’ve rambled forever, I’m not sorry, I need to get this out & feel heard. I miss him, I still miss him so much it’s hard to even look at pictures of him. I don’t care if anyone reads or reacts to this, I needed to say it ❤

My cat is a rescue that has been prego before. I've noticed that when i give her belly rubs (which she LOVES!) she has similar reactions to nursing cat moms.

My cat acts very strangely toward shoes. If you live in his household, your shoes are fine. But if you are visiting, he will first sniff the shoes, then rub and roll all over the shoes, then progress to attacking and bunny kicking the shoes. I'm sure it's a scent thing, but it is hilarious to me. He accidentally bit my sister's ankle this morning while attacking her shoes when she came to visit. My sister's cat likes to hang out when she takes a shower. For some reason he doesn't care (and even likes it) when his head gets wet only. So he will stick his face under faucets to get a drink while also soaking the top of his head, and sticks his head in her shower while she's in there. 😂

I do indeed have that cat who likes cucumbers. You always have to share a slice with him when you're prepping that cucumber lol

My rescue older kitten is obsessed with wanting to bolt out the door. When he is successful, he runs without even looking back. I’m out of ideas as to how to break him of this. He is well fed, loved, played with, etc.

Thanks for the video! I've grown up with cats all my life and knew to not do certain things but never why. I now have 2 very different cats: one must be held and smooched and loves whole body stretches with belly rubs, but hates getting his nails trimmed so I only do a couple at a time when I get the chance. The other loves chin scritches and back scratches but no petting and no holding. She will move off the couch or bed if I am in physical contact with her more than she wants. She has such soft fur too...

Thank you SO much for this video! 🙏❤️

I guessed right! Does this mean that I am in the drawing for a new car?

Thanks Jackson for this Caturday episode, as always, much love and appreciation to you!

I've got two cats--a brother and a sister, about six months apart--with very different personalities. The boy likes to be picked up, likes belly rubs, is more social to everyone, etc. The girl is more of a wallflower: doesn't like to be picked up, has very specific petting zones, only likes me, all that. It's amazing how individual they really are!

The discussion on being held (and the kitten socializing) was an eye-opener for me. My kitty was rescued and started the TNR process where they estimated her age at 3 months. She has "white coat syndrome" and is terrified of the vet and runs a fever every time she's there. (Which cost a lot to find out!). This changed when my Sr. Kitty was put to sleep. Of course my younger cat was very upset, and required a vet visit - actually 3. The first two times we were in the same room where my older cat passed. The second time, she was a little more attentive, and I could have sworn she was watching her "big sister" in that room, so asked for a different room the next time. Wow! It was amazing. She actually got out of the carrier and went over to the cat tree (in that room) and looked out the window. Best vet visit ever. Maybe her big sis told her it was ok. 🙂

my cat doesn't like belly rubs... BUT he does love chest rubs! so we found a compromise XP

Hey Jackson, have you ever done a video on long term manageable cat conditions? For instance arthritis, diabetes, FIV, blindness/deafness, amputations etc. Even kidney or heart disease can be managed somewhat. I think people panic when their cats seem ill, worry about vet bills & end up not getting care (esp. with the elderly) & I reallly, really want people to understand that picking things up early & managing them not only gives more time together but also is much cheaper than waiting for an emergency. I know you can't give medical advice but a general overview of the condition & what kinds of treatments plus how important yearly health checks are to pick up issues early

I am fascinated by the way that our animal friends reflect our own behaviours back at us. I am not a “huggy” person so neither are my cats and dogs, we share physical affection but not constantly, they know I can’t cope with that. However, I once had a beautiful Abyssinian kitten who had obviously been raised by someone who liked to carry her around. Unfortunately she came into my life at a time when I was running my own business- a boarding cattery - and had a 18 month old toddler and twin babies who were born premature. This poor cat desperately wanted me to cuddle her all the time but I just couldn’t. One of my clients really wanted a cuddly cat and after much soul searching I gave Indie to her. It was a big deal to me as she is the only pet I have ever not kept for life and I’m 60 now. I know she was happy and healthy as she would board with me when her new owners were away on holiday but I still felt guilty for giving her away just because I need my personal space.

My cat really hates any pressurized can sound , like spray bottles. Etc etc

My cats hate....a late breakfast!

You are so right! I have 3 cats and each one has such a different personality. Each one will allow and want something different. I have one cats that loves belly rubs and will throw her little belly out there begging for rubs... Another that hates her belly being touched. I have one that was feral who now allows me to touch her belly a bit, which really means so much to me, she is so sweet and trusting. I cannot think of one thing that my cats absolutely hate, but I do know that they love routine, routine, routine.

I also have one adult cat that LOVES her tummy and chest rubbed/petted. She roles over and spreads her arms up over her head...how can you resist such a sweetheart😊

Do an update on Elvis because things have gotten way worse and he is now 32 pounds

Hope my cat doesn’t hate the constant head kisses… wont be stopping anytime soon 😂

I've had to earn the trust and love of my rescue cat over the years, he now falls asleep on my chest every night and gives me slow blinks all the time

I got a cat because i couldn't get a dog, but i knew nothing about cats. I learned SO much (most from this channel) in just the first months to know how to live with her. One thing that became very depressing to me is how the vast majority of people don't know (or care to know) how to have a cat... Especially on the internet, where everyone else can see. Usually people deal with cats as if they are dogs, which is the HUGE problem in my opinion. I learned the difference immediately when deciding to adopt an older cat, but it also turns out that I'm a cat person. But it's so incredibly sad to me to see what most people think and do... And if I leave a comment in a video, no one seems to understand what i'm talking about, sometimes because people watching also have/had cats and do the same. Soooo many cats need homes, but so very few homes (people) seem to be good for cats... It's depressing, because i wish these people didn't have cats, which they have because dogs are more work, so they can have a cat while ignoring the fact that it's a cat... Like shouting when the cat climbed on something they were not supposed to, and thinking that if the cat ran away, it worked... And then saying they have mean cats that bite and scratch them... I wouldn't care about this (they deserve) except that this also makes the cat miserable 😢

Purfect thumbnail pic of the VERY disgruntled kitty face!!

With the hating water, a lot of cats I’ve met only drink from running water, maybe still water just feels wrong to them? Im no expert so don’t come after me if I’m wrong

My cat Chaos loves when I pick her up. Starts purring and snuggles right in but when my mom visits and picks her up she waits until she’s eye level with my mom plants one paw on each cheek and then hisses in her face. Then she waits about 30 seconds to see if she’s paying attention and hisses again. That’s usually when I grab her

My Bento, the Bengal, just LOVE water!!! He opens the shower door, gets in while my husband or I are showering, takes a stroll under the shower and leaves all happy to make a puddle outside the bathroom. And EVERY time I’m doing the dishes, he sits by my ankle waiting to get his share of water dripped on top him! And this has been going on for the past 9 years!!

I seldom comment, although I very much enjoy & look forward to all your videos! You validate so many dynamics I've discovered for myself about my cats that have been a part of my life & I savor the new things I've learned from you about our cherished feline friends!

Thanks Jackson for another fun and informational video! 🐈❤️

So much respect for the little ones-such a relief for us to watch. Thank you!

Great video! My cat is very skittish; he tends to be nervous and jumpy with unexpected loud noises. He doesn't like to be held. He absolutely adores me, tolerates everyone else in the house but absolutely despises any visitors that we have. He hides when there's a knock or a doorbell.