Kendra I just love that you not just entertain us, but teach thousands of people how to be a good cat parent and I think that's so valuable

@BilliSpeaks

4 ай бұрын

Aww thank you! ☺️

@jennifergridley8111

4 ай бұрын

It really is. I have learned so much from the videos and my cats will now take medicine because they trust me thanks to Kendra and Billi ❤

@taviaseymour1635

4 ай бұрын

I can also attest to that. Been doing the desensitisation training and this morning my cat was willing to calmly accept getting her heart worm treatment on her neck, whereas she used to run away because she’d smell it (awful smell!) and she detested the whole experience. And we ended with a tube of (the Australian version of) churu.

Billi to Guppy: You merely chased the laser. I was treated in it, molded by it. I didn't see the red dot until I was already fed, by then it was nothing to me but annoying!

"Back training" aka "Mom shines a red light on my back while I get treats, so whatever"😂

@RealMash

4 ай бұрын

Fun thing is cat can't really see red. Red dot is bright dot for them. They lack the receptors for red, as far as I know. We needed that to see when fruit is "ripe". Mouses are always ripe for cats ;-)

@lisakaz35

4 ай бұрын

@@RealMash I thought that meant it looks pink or pastel. No?

@ButeoBio_nHi_Story

4 ай бұрын

@@lisakaz35As far as we know at this time, cats do have all three types of cones that humans do, but not the same levels of sensitivity. To a cat, reds look more greenish or brownish.

What do we think are the chances that Billy had no problem with the laser device, but was in fact several steps ahead: "If I pretend I don't like it, mom will distract me with treats while I 'get used to it', and then praise me for being so good at dealing with it!" Lucky that Billi's ambitions seem to only extend to food and catnip, otherwise we'd all be praising our new feline overlord!

@BilliSpeaks

4 ай бұрын

Haha! Honestly, totally feasible 😹

This video inspired me to look up "primordial pouch," which led me to read the entire Wikipedia article about cat anatomy! See, Kendra, your videos are sparking self-education!

@BilliSpeaks

4 ай бұрын

Incredible 😹

@lntb5834

4 ай бұрын

Same here 😊

@JoanieBC

4 ай бұрын

Did you read about Henry's pocket, aka cutaneous marginal pouch? One of my favorite discoveries as a kid.

@denisesudell2538

4 ай бұрын

@@JoanieBC It didn't sink in, so I went back and read the article again -- very cool info!

@JoanieBC

4 ай бұрын

@denisesudell2538 then there's the fact that cats can drink salt water. I didn't believe it, despite the fact my sister (a vet tech0+ years) told me. I had to look it up. Silly me. Oh well. Now she knows how I feel every time she or another sister questions my medical knowledge (I was an RN).

This really proves your method of cooperative care training works for domestic animals as well as it does with animals in a zoological/aquarium setting. Billi ASKING (or TELLING) you for treatment (for whatever reason) is remarkable. She surprises at every turn.

I feel ya, Billi, My primordial pouch sometimes gets in the way, too. :(

With enough training and treat reinforcements Billi could probably squash Magnus Carlsen on a chessboard.

Her sitting up in moms lap like a toddler was too adorable. ❤

Billi trying to hold the Churu herself is WAY. TOO. CUTE! 😻❤

@icollectstories5702

4 ай бұрын

Must Not Escape Ever.

"Back training" is just another word for food at this point. 😂

Billi, my primoral pouch gets in my way too sometimes 😂

@Hannah-hx5sp

4 ай бұрын

thats such a mood lol

@tgardenchicken1780

4 ай бұрын

LOL, mine too.

The visual of Billi sitting upright in your lap, holding the churu, is unbelievably adorable!

@BilliSpeaks

4 ай бұрын

Isn’t it perfect 😹😹

She's so clever. I love that she doesn't just accept the training/therapy, she asks for it.

@Nooticus

4 ай бұрын

its crazy clever!

@Catlily5

4 ай бұрын

What does it for?

My cats will do just about anything for a Churu 😂

That face at 1:27 ... "Another Churu? Oh yeah! I'm all in!"

I think that’s so amazing how she’s accepting “the weird thing human wants me to do”, that indicates so much trust

Two entire churus. This is a blessed day for Billi.

@fuzzypumpkin7743

4 ай бұрын

Sheesh, my two have to share one. Colby watched the video in amazement. A cat who gets to eat her Churu without her brother trying to gobble it down, tube and all.

Churus, snuggles, and whatever comfort and good feeling the laser brings. Seems like a win-win!

Her LITTLE PAWS holding the Churu 🥺🥺🥺🥺

I think she's ready to start phrasing wishes as haikus.

I'm a big girl now. I can hold my own snack!

Every time I see these videos I think it’s amazing how you gave your cat a platform to express herself and speak their mind. They are intelligent creatures. That goes for a lot more animals than cats that we don’t give enough credit!

I think she has begun to realize that she has maybe triple the benefits for this. Treats, cuddles and just maybe she is feeling better from the treatments. Hence the requests. I doubt (and this is my uneducated opinion) that she would request the treatment simply for the treats as she gets those in a variety of ways during the day (I assume).

Her holding your hand and also the snack was too adorable for words.

Primordial pouch? Well now I've learned something new today. I tell my cat it's her "flubby belly", which is fun saying as she trots down the hall and it wags from side to side ("flubby belly, flubby belly, flubby belly!").

Billi asking for training just has the same vibe as a martial arts student saying "Master... I'm ready to resume my training!"

"i get to feel better AND I get a treat? Win win"

"Jaba the hut vibes" 😂😂 that had me rolling because my cat sits like that too and that's also what i call it haha!

@BilliSpeaks

4 ай бұрын

They’re so bottom heavy in that position 😹😹😹

My Queen Lady cat seemed concerned while Billi was getting laser treatment. I told her it was ok. She kept a close eye on you both. At the end she looked me in the eyes, she has never had a churro, it looks like I need to remedy that.

@BilliSpeaks

4 ай бұрын

You definitely do!

1:13 😂” whoa whoa whoa, where do you think you’re going with that churu “ 😂

BILLI THE HUTT WANTS MORE CHURU! 🤣🤣🤣

@chocolatefrenzieya

4 ай бұрын

BRING ME THE CHURU.

She looks so wonderfully healthy and alert!!

@BilliSpeaks

4 ай бұрын

She’s doing great 🥰

This doesn’t look like “back training” anymore. She seems quite comfortable with it! 😍

My cat is going to be asking for back training if it means two churu in a row!

She looks like shes enjoying the bonding moment it gives you and her

Lol, Billi trains mom for churu. Very smart little girl ❤️🐾🐾

I'll do light therapy for a fresh human churro!😆

@BilliSpeaks

4 ай бұрын

Honestly, same 😂

@JoanieBC

4 ай бұрын

I'd do it just for a few minutes of stillness.

She's gotten very patient with your shenanigans ❤

@BilliSpeaks

4 ай бұрын

She really has 😹 every day she must wonder what I’ve dreamed up now!

@elizabethwitt2621

4 ай бұрын

🤣🤣 Love this comment!

@RealMash

4 ай бұрын

@@BilliSpeaks As long as pets and food is involved, she is O.K. If she sees the right star wars episode and watches dad, you might be asked to wear the metal bikini, and dad is supposed to treat her while he is distracted and gives her much too much churro. Win for dad, win for Billi and you look sparkling. Could just be chafing a little, I imagine.

My primordial pouch also gets in the way😕

@Janpluseds

4 ай бұрын

I was thinking the EXACT same thing! 😂

@shantelllucas6487

4 ай бұрын

😂 mine too

@Catherinzsl

4 ай бұрын

I am basically a marsupial

@livingthedream546

4 ай бұрын

Same. 😂😢

@chocolatefrenzieya

4 ай бұрын

haha! I said the same!

Aww. She is so cute when taking part in the training, but she also knows that training = treats. Oh well.

those licky things can work wonders for getting cat consent, shadow is finally letting me touch his paws, hopefully soon we can do claw maintenance at home instead of much hated rides and $.

Bili feels better and gets scallop broth. This is obviously a great day!

I love that she asks for the laser treatment!! - I hope that it helps her kidney disease - ❤

What a cat. What a mom.

😂Billi holding the Churu is so adorable 😘🤗🥰n as she's thinking when the construction noise interrupts her train of tots😅....Good thing she wasn't "mad" 😅....

I love that she knows you’re returning with more treats

Shes not even phased by that laser thing anymore. Kendra is the best cat mom. 😻❤️

Billi is just lean mean churu eating machine!

good kitty understands that the medical treatments are to help her.

I think you're the one being trained, Meowm, on how to properly feed a Churu 🤣

Super, real improvement in Billie's acceptance of the laser compared to last time as far as I remember. Great job by both mom and Billie! Wow, Billie must LOVE that Churu. It works wonders with her. So funny how she did not move a muscle while you left to get the second packet. And I can't remember ever seeing her as such putty in Mom's arms either. It looked as though she could have been molded! Excellent video Kendra! Thank you very much!!!

I sometimes wonder if Billi realizes jus how truly special her relationship is btwn herself and her hooman family. Does she realize that not all cats can intelligent communicate and converse in such an advanced manner thru the use of words/buttons? 🤔 🤷🏼‍♂️ 💙 🐾🐾 🐈

OMG BILLI BELLY!

@BilliSpeaks

4 ай бұрын

It’s so cute 😭😭

I hav a primordial pouch can i hav extra treats?????😅😅😅😅

Dad's "NO" cracked me up!

Billy dosent care about the laser, as long as there is churu. Animals are not too different from humans in that regard. I was like that when i was a kid. Mom: "You gotta have that injection." Me: "But i dont want to!" Mom: "We can go get ice cream after". And so the doctor gave me the injection. A little treat goes a long way :)

No Jabba vibes, she is giving off Empress of the Known Universe vibes 🎉❤

The palms-up flick of the hands and the verbal "all done" seems to be the universal signal. It works with cats and dogs.

100% Teddy Bear Cat Mode.

Oh my god, how cute! She holds it like a little cartoon sailor boy with a lollipop, lol

Still trying to teach my new little guy the joy of those little squeeze treats. He has not fully grasped that when my hand is open in front of him.... It's not a toy. Sometimes it provides treats. Lol. He's only 4-5 months old so he's still learning. He enjoys occasionally watching Billi with me though.

Billi is so adorable!! Watching your channel and seeing how helpful it is for Billi to be able to tell you what she wants inspired me to start target and button training with my own cats. They’re learning at very different speeds, but one picks up on the buttons really fast now. She seems happy to be able to tell me things, and it’s all thanks to your videos. Thank you for sharing this journey of yours! ❤❤❤

Awe... It's so cute how she held onto the treat 😍

Billi is so pretty! I esp. think it's cute how she's holding & licking the churro like that. Always lovely seeing your relationship with her, such a beautiful bond!

That Jabba line, too funny. I'm pretty sure her posture at one point is near-identical to Jabba's jester, who is hilariously named Salacious B. Crumb.

@BilliSpeaks

4 ай бұрын

😂😂😂

This is so cute, Billi looks even fluffier up close :D Hope the laser treatment is making her feel better! I'm sure churu doesn't hurt either! 🤭

Billy is so cute holding her Churu and giving the "Jaba the Hut" vibes! ❤

Oh, Billi, we love you so! ❤ That lazer therapy is intriguing! Maybe you've mentioned at a previous time on your channel, but I'm so interested to know how effective it is! I assume it's treating kidney trouble? Very exciting! Kidney disease is so heartbreaking in cats. 😢

@BilliSpeaks

4 ай бұрын

Yep, check out the video description for the link to our previous video describing it!

"training" is best when you dont have to lift a paw - just get pet and fed cat goo.

Sped up video of her devouring that snack is so funny looking. Absolutely adorable

Has the laser therapy had noticable results yet?

@BilliSpeaks

4 ай бұрын

It’s a bit too soon to say, but anecdotally the number of times I’ve had to give her anti-nausea medication seems to have decreased! We’ll see if that continues.

🥰 You're back home! I'm going to start calling my belly my primordial pouch. 🤓

......uuhh...... Your cat is glowing! lol!

@woodfur00

4 ай бұрын

"…Yeah. Yeah she is. So?" (No one here will get the reference but I'm making it anyway)

How would Billi respond if Dad did the light therapy & churro with her? I'm thinking it would be near catnip level of bliss. Well done, Billi & Mom! - and Dad for quickly responding to the button. 💖💖💖

Billi is always cute, but in this one she is ultimate cute!

I had a female black DSH (Marcy) with a pronounced primordial pouch that would sway left to right and back again when she'd trot down the hall! 😄

2:14 She looks like a freaking BABY! 🤩🤩

Such a good girl, it's amazing what they will allow and even enjoy with the right approach. I have a theory that not using any kind of restraint is key when introducing a new thing or experience.Freedom to sniff, examin, walk away etc seems to help a lot. Though I suspect treats and general bribery are essential too, lol .

Therapy time? Or Churu time? 🐱🐈 Billi says, “of course………….” 😋🤩😋🤩💕🥰♥️

Billi is such a good girl. Thank you for sharing her with us. ❤

I love this. Billi is so relaxed and trusting.

I don't know what is in Churu (and I don't think I want to know...) but for some cat people that stuff is like magic! Big high five to the inventors of that stuff.

@cindykq8086

4 ай бұрын

Kitties love it but it's expensive. I just get jars of meat baby food for my cats, and they get it every week or two.

@poptop5081

4 ай бұрын

Ingredients: cat crack ;-)

Billi is beautiful and special. Your patience with her therapy treatments is admirable

Hahaha it never was about trauning. It was about churu!! 😂😂😂 Smart girl, Billi! 🤩

@luanacroucamp3713

4 ай бұрын

Yes indeed! Smart Billi!!!

@maryjanerx

4 ай бұрын

My thoughts exactly@!!

What's wrong with her laser? I'm glad it's getting the therapy it needs.

Does Billi really mean Churu training?

I can’t believe you said she had Jabba the Hutt vibes! 😂

BILLI IS A GOOD GIRL

Because you agree everything withBillie she can cooperate better with you and I’m sure you feel better about doing the treatment ❤

Training = Churu :)

Billi! What a good girl ❣️ So proud of you 😘🧡

Does that ultraviolet light therapy work very quickly? What are you treating with it. She's so smart. She seems SO much happier since she got treatment for her tummy. It makes me smile. I'm so happy for her and you all. What a blessing.

@gardengirl318

4 ай бұрын

Go back a few videos.

@Lilnaomi3

4 ай бұрын

It's called photobiomodulation. It is red light therapy to help with her kidneys. Billi is part of a clinical trial. Hope that helps. I know not everyone can watch or gets notified of every video. I sure as heck didn't see it. BTW it was more than ten videos back.

@basilrose

4 ай бұрын

@@Lilnaomi3 Thank you :)

Obviously it’s not the same thing but I use light treatment for anti aging and I have noticed an improvement in my skin. It took 6 weeks or so for notable improvement but it’s continued improving. Hopefully Billi’s treatment works as well for her.

@msafwan2610

4 ай бұрын

is it infrared heat lamp that body builder use?

@deprofundis3293

4 ай бұрын

What do you use specifically? If it's an at home thing, can you share the name?

@Just-Nikki

4 ай бұрын

I answered both of these but it’s not showing? I use Omnilux mask.

She is the sweetest cat 🥰

So it is a primordial pouch now. I will remember that.

@patriciagriffin1505

4 ай бұрын

Yes many humans have this type pouch too😊

@fuzzypumpkin7743

4 ай бұрын

The primordial pouch is the name for that flap of skin underneath their belly. It aids in their ability to stretch and leap.

@sarahstrong7174

4 ай бұрын

@@fuzzypumpkin7743 Thankyou.

So great that she lets you take care of her. Super efficient training !

She sure does love her Churu!

what a good little kitty, taking her treatment so seriously! Your approach is amazing and Billi trusts you so much. It's a joy to see!!

She’s so cute ☺️