I spent years shooing my cat Emma off of the kitchen counter. It was like she thought that it was HER counter. When she got to be around 15, I noticed that she was having difficulty jumping up on HER counter. Instead of feeling relieved that she could no longer go there, I felt sorry for her and got her a step stool 😂. She's 18 now and she's still enjoying HER counter.

@kaitlyn__L

2 жыл бұрын

Good on you :)

@jpteknoman

2 жыл бұрын

i dont think she cared for the counter, she probably liked messing with you. like little kids who like to play pranks just to see the other kid or the parent angry because they find it amusing.

@HarmlessTomato

2 жыл бұрын

My boy went 15 in august and I noticed that he couldn’t jump well either. Just recently he started jumping again.

@KaylaMarieTeaGaming

2 жыл бұрын

Ok, I didnt wanna cry today

@joesther8058

2 жыл бұрын

Oh your sweet to your cat. Thank you for sharing that!

My boy is 25 this year. Been a house cat all his life

@volvo09

2 жыл бұрын

Aww! That's lovely!

@Ftbl.4hmed

2 жыл бұрын

Nice

@pigybak

2 жыл бұрын

😻

@bmackenzie2740

2 жыл бұрын

Nice!!

@Wirzufrieden

2 жыл бұрын

Oh wow! Take a good care of your darling!❤️ so many years together

My "thing" is to adopt senior cats. I refer to my home as Assisted Living for Elderly Cats. There are 2 residents right now: 9 year old Blue (tabby point Siamese) and 13 year old Mr. Casey Pants (long hair Siamese.) Past residents were Lucy (tortie/Siamese) and Nick (blue point Siamese.) It is so rewarding to give a home to suddenly homeless kitties who are older. Often it's because their human died. I'm fortunate that I can afford their medical care. They are wonderful companions and it is a privilege to care for them as they age.

@evathordis

2 жыл бұрын

We have a similar thing going on in our home, we do only take one in at a time though. We sometimes refer to our elderly cat home as Himinbjörg (sky mountains). Himinbjörg is the home of the old Norse god Heimdall who gards Bifröst wich is what the old Norsemen called the rainbow, the rainbow was the bridge between the realm of men and the realm of the gods. 🐈 🌈 💜

@bettyboop1524

2 жыл бұрын

Bless you Laura. When my 16 yr old recently passed away, I found a raggedy cat at the shelter of course she was there for ages no one saw what I saw. A lovely skinny elderly cat who lived in a feral colony. She is such a love, doesn't tear up my house like a young one. She sleeps where she wants and for how long she wants and has a healthy diet. I'm letting her live her life.

@rozinan7400

2 жыл бұрын

Oh my! Siamese cats are seriously one of the best companions ever 💗

@Sonic_kid_5

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@NarsilRenewed

2 жыл бұрын

I just want to shake your hand real hard and thank you from the bottom of my ♥

My cat will be 17 in September, but he eats well, loves his water fountain, and runs marathons all through the house; you'd think he was 5 and not almost 17. You can't tell looking at him either, he doesn't even look that old. I hope he'll be with me for many years yet. He sleeps in my arms and follows me everywhere, and I've never had such a close bond with an animal. Ah and speak of the little devil; he just jumped into my lap and asked for his dinner. God bless all your cats and may they be healthy and happy. :)

@amberlymayo319

2 жыл бұрын

My baby girl was just like that.. To say I miss her is an understatement. We had 18 amazing years together, even traveled cross-country ❤ She was my heart

@beautyforashes2230

2 жыл бұрын

@@amberlymayo319 I'm so sorry you lost her, but I'm glad you had such a long time with her. I know when my boy goes, it's going to feel as though my heart is ripped out, but I treasure, and always will treasure, every day I have with him.

@valeriegalvan7502

2 жыл бұрын

I lost my boy to cancer this year. He was 15 years old. I miss him, but he doesn't hurt anymore, not that you could tell that he was in pain, of course. I tell myself that he ran over the rainbow 🌈 bridge like a kitten and he'll be there waiting for me.

@ripley2164

2 жыл бұрын

My cat, Hunter, would have been 20 years old in September. He succumbed to kidney disease a few weeks ago. We had a powerful bond. I adopted him when he was 10 weeks old. I never spent a night without him. He moved across the country with me and he has been my closest companion all these years. Since he departed he has already connected with me several times via synchronistic events and through dreams. I know he did this to comfort me and let me know that he is okay. He was the most precious gift I ever received from the universe.

@beautyforashes2230

2 жыл бұрын

@@ripley2164 I'm so sorry for your loss! My first cat died in my arms and was just 12 years old, it was cancer and I had no choice but to have him put to sleep. I know it's an agonizing loss and how much you're hurting right now. Rest in peace, Hunter!

Yes, senior cats need love too. Kittens are cute but cats of all ages should be celebrated. Thank you so much Jackson for covering this! 🙏🙏😺👍👍

@Ftbl.4hmed

2 жыл бұрын

He was making a video about every stage of life of cats

@anyascelticcreations

2 жыл бұрын

I actually think that their perfection begins around 10 years old. Not that I don't love my young cats, too. I absolutely do. But by around 10 and up they truly are gold. My baby boy is 14. And I wouldn't trade him for anything in all the world. 💖🐾💖🐾

@Laura-mi3nv

2 жыл бұрын

I let my old cats train my kittens. Its a legacy system that has really paid off in decades of sweet cats.

@anyascelticcreations

2 жыл бұрын

@@Laura-mi3nv Yes, I've done that, too. Well, really my kitties have done that for me. My 14 year old Amour is currently training my 2 year old Marina-Bunny, who we've had since she was a tiny fuzzling. He was trained by Sergei who was trained by Levi. Marina-Bunny is very sweet, too, largely due to the guidance of Amour. She still looks to him for guidance every day. We would be lost without him. 💖🐾💖🐾

@carolynfabiano1751

2 жыл бұрын

I totally agree!!!!

I don't even own a cat tbh I'm here for wholesome cat content and so hopefully when I can get a cat, I can be the best person for it!

@swankyswede

2 жыл бұрын

Aww love this! 😆 Welcome! We're all about learning & sharing.. keep that up & you'll be a wonderful guardian when you are chosen one day 😁🐱

@Karmelia6

2 жыл бұрын

Same! I'm already planning how should I catify the house, although I don't think it would be the house I'm currently living in so those plans are a little more like a list of things and ideas I can or should include in the future

@sally8708

2 жыл бұрын

I am actually sooooo glad to see this!!!!! Pet owners in general tend not to do much research beforehand, and the animals suffer for it. Another common thing is getting an animal impulsively when your life/finances/living situation/etc are not situated to allow the best possible care of an animal. And that’s how pets cycle through shelters. It’s tragic. I really wish more people would wait until they have the ability and knowledge to care for the animal for its entire life span. Okay, rant over. My point is that you are awesome!!! And I really wish more people could follow this example!!!

@LiveLaughSmile

2 жыл бұрын

Hello! What are you waiting for? Go for it my dear! Don’t waist your time! They’re full of love!

@Karmelia6

2 жыл бұрын

@@LiveLaughSmile that's... a little short-sighted. Me and my partner would absolutely agree that getting a cat is lovely and so on, but we will wait. Firstly, we do not live on our own, and secondly, we do not have necessary money to get our future cats the best care. Vets, good quality feed and safety nets (or catio as we would prefer to have) all cost.

I lost everything during Covid. My whole house was auctioned by the sheriff of the court. To have being able to keep my 2 senior cats stable and calm was a massive job. We staying at a friend's place in a single room but I'm trying to keep their daily routine. Had 2 vouchers for their dry food and hoping I will be able to facilitate. Thank you Jackson! Love from South Africa. ❤❤❤❤

@leylayasar86

2 жыл бұрын

it must be even more stressful to experience such a hard time with their responsibility. i appreciate you so much for not letting them go, most people dont or cant do that unfortunately in similar situations. also, what a great friend you have there! i know even my family wouldnt accept me with my cats if i was in need, let alone friends. from the bottom of my heart, i wish you an even better life than before... stability, health, a new house and a long life together💜💜💜

@karenlerato357

2 жыл бұрын

@@leylayasar86 Thank you Leyla. We will push through but I won't let them go. Even when I don't have anything to eat, I always make sure they do. Blessings to you. ❤❤🛐

@IamSquirrel

2 жыл бұрын

Hang in there Karen! I hope your cats are doing well.

@karenlerato357

2 жыл бұрын

@@IamSquirrel Thank you. It's genuinely tough! 🛐

@yvonnelewis4888

2 жыл бұрын

God bless you and your babies. l hope all of you prosper and thrive!

I actually had a feral rescue that was FIV positive and made it to almost 18. I bottle-fed that kitty, and I had him from about 5 or 6 days old until I held him while he went to sleep for the last time. I will miss him forever, and I would not trade a second of the experience. I've always felt that part of animal guardianship is we are almost always going to be the ones to say goodbye. For me, the love I gain from my animal companions is worth the pain. I have had so many animals that outlived the expectation, and a few that were taken from us with no warning when they were barely out of kittenhood. Tomorrow is never guaranteed, fill today with love.

@theresa510mountain

2 жыл бұрын

Beautifully stated; recently lost a bottle fed kitten and recently help him to let him goat age of 14💔🐾

@ildonoa3928

2 жыл бұрын

@@theresa510mountain I hope you find comfort in the years you have together, but I know how much it hurts.

@lovinpitbull8190

2 жыл бұрын

❤️i hope your cat the best life in the rainbow bridge🥺

@MsRocker961

2 жыл бұрын

Amen 🙏🏻

@s.m.durham8441

2 жыл бұрын

The last sentence of your shared reply really got to me. It's beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

My baby girl just turned 9, the changes in her behavior were SO smoothly that I didn't realize she was aging until I saw her use our furniture as a ladder to get on the bed (her favorite spot) I brought more ladders for her to still get up on the window and came up with new ways of playing for her to have fun without breaking a hip 🥰 piece of advice to y'all: really be paying attention, cats are ridiculously stoic when it comes to pain and difficulties, we need to be close to them to notice ❤

@jetson10100

2 жыл бұрын

I have a 15 yr old who has had Diabetes for 12 of those years, every moment with him is so important to me now.

@Solo_Traveling

2 жыл бұрын

@Robin Kirves Every cat is different. I had this siamese that died when she was like 16 and she was still jumping on things and running around.

@dianarodriguez5781

2 жыл бұрын

@@Solo_Traveling yes my cat is also 9 and he is so energetic and playful that everyone thinks he’s closer to 2

@angelabowen1818

2 жыл бұрын

My girl just turned 8. Just in the last year she had moved from Michigan to Texas from a house to an apartment. In February of this year we were displaced due to the winter storm and stayed in a hotel for over 4 months and now we moved to a different apartment and my Quinn has adjusted very well so far. So many changes in such a short time. I cherish every day I get with her. She has been my rock 🪨 through this whole ordeal. From me adjusting to living in a new state after 37 years and also hotel life for four months to finally settling into our new place. She is such a blessing to my husband and I.

@mandypdx

2 жыл бұрын

My cat was born with a crooked femur. He’s been using stairs, ramps, and stools since he was 5 months. He’s the sweetest little guy 💕

My girl is 15.5 years old. She had a big health scare where she stopped eating. Puking. Losing weight fast. It seemed she had an ulcer or something damaged in her small intestine and it was infected. I nearly lost her if not for veterinary medicine. I knew she was old but I have to accept she is geriatric in cat years. I just want her to live a long happy life and when she passes let it be in her sleep quietly. Not sick puking and starving to death like what almost just happened

@lovinpitbull8190

2 жыл бұрын

I’m sorry

@nyxbellatrix011

2 жыл бұрын

My lovely 14yo Amadeus' demise was torture due to bad veterinarian advice. My heart was broken when he starved and was shocked into death. I still cry for him every day.

@lovinpitbull8190

2 жыл бұрын

@@nyxbellatrix011 I am deeply sorry for your loss

@jaimieconroy36

2 жыл бұрын

I can relate. My cat was very sick months before he passed, but it seemed like he was on the mend when he passed away that night.

@zombienursern4909

2 жыл бұрын

@@jaimieconroy36 : My heart goes out to you. I am 65 years old and my orange and white tabby cat, Peanut is 11 years. My sons are worried that I will die of a broken heart when he dies. I actually fear that day. Blessings and peace of heart to you.

My husband and I adopted our current and first ever cat when he was 10 yrs old. I have to say, he’s been a great starter Pokémon. He’ll be turning 15 this October 😊.

@sally8708

2 жыл бұрын

This just made my day!!! I think of my Fluffbutt as a Pokémon all the time 🤣

@fluffybunnybadass

2 жыл бұрын

My cat is very chatty while playing, so I joke sometimes that she's like a Pokemon, calling out her attacks lol

My baby is almost 16. She moved from the US to Japan with me last year and she is a big fan of Japanese cat food (especially Ciao Churu). It's fun to see her experience so many new things at her age, including earthquakes (she is very brave!).

@Celeste-.-marie

4 ай бұрын

How did she fare on the flight? I'm considering moving US to Spain but by the time I'll be ready she'll be around 15. She travels well by car but never taken her on a flight.

@midorisour2844

4 ай бұрын

@@Celeste-.-marie It was a long trip for her, but she did great. I don't think she really ate or drank on the flight, though. Be careful about the season. We flew in November, which was perfect because it wasn't too hot or cold at any of the airports we used. I don't recommend moving with a pet when the temperatures are either extreme because their cage might be set outside for an hour or so while the plane is being prepared.

@micmac3303

7 сағат бұрын

We brought our cat from the UK to New Zealand last year😅❤

5 weeks ago I adopted two long haired 15 year old sisters whose guardian had to surrender them when she went to a nursing home. They spent a month at Animal Welfare and were pretty stressed out. For a couple of weeks we struggled with food, lots of throwing up, and hairballs. I realized they were chewing on plants I had for years that none of my other kitties had bothered, plants that were harmful. Did a wellness check at the vet and got stuff for hairballs. They are so happy now and have each regained some weight. They are more affectionate than my last cat who died recently at 20. Jackson, please mention female mammary cancer in older cats, which is what killed my last cat. I've had cats for 50 years and never knew they could get it. She didn't like me to touch her belly so I didn't find the tumor until too late. I'm 72 so I don't want to get a kitten in case I can't keep it as I age, and older cats are great!

@dianesteppe3731

Жыл бұрын

I. M. M. M. Hbbbbb I

Senior cats are the sweetest. ❤ My baby lived till she was 16. Those golden years are the absolute best.❤

@Ftbl.4hmed

2 жыл бұрын

Cats are the best

I lost my precious girl due to cancer when she was 12. The vets kept saying it was “okay” for her to go because she was old. She surely was NOT old to me, she was active, thinking clearly and looked as beautiful as always till her very last day. When I was crying over her they said “you better have fish next time” and “do you know your another cat might die from the same thing, cats often do that” 3 years later I’m still outraged by this and mourning

@hummingbird2254

2 жыл бұрын

Wow how insensitive ! I certainly wouldn't be using that vet again. I'm so sorry for the loss of your fur baby.

@valeriegalvan7502

2 жыл бұрын

This year I lost my 15 year old boy to cancer. The only other thing the vet said was: "It's $85.00 for us to put him down and dispose of him." He's buried in our back garden.

@roninkraut6873

2 жыл бұрын

What?!? What a bunch of assholes.

@MrThatnativeguy

2 жыл бұрын

Those “vets” should be reviewed

@yvonnelewis4888

2 жыл бұрын

Sometimes vets aren’t in their business for the animals, or they favor large animals over domestics. Its Still ok to let them know- even today if they’re still practicing, how what they said and did made you feel. I am a registered intensive care nurse. Familiar with pre-arrest emergency and rapid response protocols. One of my cats got into water in a planter dish that I unknowingly had snail bait in. It. I didn’t know what had happened but l couldn’t find her anywhere- searched for her all night and could not find her until the next morning when she was just barely alive, in respiratory distress, with extreme lethargy. I grabbed her up & raced to the vet, called them enroute and told them she needed to be into intubated, (they know I’m a registered nurse) yet when I arrived Nothing was set up at all period for resuscitation efforts. They even had surgery scheduled for that morning. The Vet attending to my cat did not seem to think it was that great of an emergency. He told me they would put a nasogastric tube down pump her stomach give her some charcoal and for me to call back in a little while, to see how she was doing. I only made it to the parking lot before they came running out to tell me she had died in my vets arms. I had to go back in and get her in their little coffin box that they gave me to carry her home. I carried her out to my car. I was parked in front by the glass front doors. As I went to put her in the passenger side of my car, I broke down sobbing and hugging her box. As I turned to put her down on the sea, I saw that vet looking at me out of the doors to the clinic. He never seem to be “available” to me again after that, and I actually preferred to go to others that were in the same clinic. But for the most part they are all large animal vets and they don’t seem to have the compassion and empathy that is so necessary for our kitties and doggies that we have at home. So I learned a valuable lesson, And I hope you will learn from my experience. Get a vet that feels about animals the same way you do.

When I was younger I wanted my cat to live forever! So 28 years is ... Wow!

I love the senior babies so much 💙 Sending so much love to all senior cats out there.

@bmackenzie2740

2 жыл бұрын

I do too! They make the best pets

My Phoebe just passed at 20 years. She enriched my life! Most of my cats lived from 14-18. All were inside cats and fixed.

My cat is almost 18 and I think it is so special to be able to have spent so many years with her. I think in her later years our bond has grown even more.

I had a senior cat who passed away last January. My wife and I adopted him when he was a kitten in 2003. He was our golden boy. We watched him through all the stages of his life and wished that he could be with us forever, but we saw that when he was 15 years old arthritis set in and he was no longer able to jump up or down any higher than the bed. I relive all the moments of his life as I watch your videos. Thank you Cat Daddy for keeping us informed. I have learned more about cats from you than the many books I read about cats.

@aleciastar1433

2 жыл бұрын

I am so sorry for your loss. I couldn’t imagine losing either of my 2 cats. We got them only 6 months ago. They are both around 2 years old. I want them to as long as yours, at least.

can you please talk about cats who grieve the loss of their sibling/companion and how to comfort them through their depression and their searches for them. i was having a hard time getting him to drink water

@thebunnyfoofoo

2 жыл бұрын

Yes to this! I had a kitten that my other cats all loved and took turns babysitting in shifts throughout the day. Then the kitten got cat covid. It was awful. We had a vet come to the house to put the kitten down. The cats were all depressed. One cat died a month and a half later. He just stopped eating and would cry why the clock rolled around to his babysitting shift time. Another cat stopped doing things he once enjoyed doing when the kitten was still alive like playing with qtips (and he is terrified of anyone comes inside which he never did before but seeing the vet put he kitten to sleep really did a number on him).

@jacquelynpowell7964

2 жыл бұрын

I totally understand! My boy howled for 3 days after his mom died.He would carry her teddy bear around and look for her. It killed me to see him in that state (I was grieving for both of them).

@yvonnelewis4888

2 жыл бұрын

💔When a sibling of one of my cats passed away she went into a deep depression. I held her constantly and kept her close to me as much as possible, but she withdrew and began hiding. I tried everything l could think of to help her. Finally, l had waited a short while, but she wasn’t improving much. So then l went ahead and adopted a gentle loving cat about the same age, & slowly introduced them. They slowly bonded with each other, curious and fearful at first, but both needing the other. She slowly came around; & today they’re still inseparable.

@LadySilverwater

2 жыл бұрын

I'd love to hear more on this. We just lost our 15 year old kitty last week and my 17 year old is constantly on my lap now. They never really played together (polar opposite personalities) but they've been together for 15 years. We're all taking it hard and I don't know how to comfort her.

@midnightwolf001

2 жыл бұрын

My Yuki had similar issues when my Mew passed and even worse issues when my Wife, the one she's most bonded to, was in and out of hospital and rehab for months this last year. She was basically failing to thrive through everything we did until my Wife got back. Not sure if this would help, but I would suggest the following. Adding blankets and things that he loves to cuddle on, including cardboard boxes, cat carriers with a towel in them, or shelves and things to sit on that he's drawn to. Spraying a stress relieve spray, like Feliaway onto all the areas he goes to in order to cuddle and play can do wonders. These types of sprays have a hormone in them that aid cats in calming down and feeling more secure. I've also added catnip spray to these areas, including plush toys, as well as sprinkling catnip on them. Giving him more personal attention between you and him can help, as well. This can include pets, cuddling, giving treats, playing with him, giving him his favorite cat foods, verbal praises, working on getting him to relax so that you can leave the house in a calm manner. (The sprays and treats helped my Yuki a lot with the stress of any of us leaving.) You could also try allowing him to sleep in your room with you, calling to him when he's calling for his lost friend in order to pet and sooth him, as well as distracting him to help him calm down. Just don't force him into cuddles and attention if he doesn't come to you for them after trying to coax him. The main thing is just letting him know you're there and are an option to go to if he feels and when it's needed. Can even try having guests pay attention to him when they are in your house in order to aid teaching him that he can have more relationships with others in his life. Maybe even play music that seems to sooth him or put certain cat-TV shows on for him to watch. (I've noticed my cats tend to enjoy different genres of music that might annoy the other. So, you'd have to experiment.) Then, once he gets to a point where he seems to have settled down to the point that he is comfortable most of the time, then, maybe, try adopting another cat for him to create another relationship with. That may also help him get through his grief. But, I will say that you don't want to just drop a new cat into the mix as they will not just "get over" the grieving period. Just like with humans, cats grieve in their own way. So, the main things are to help him stay as calm as possible and having your whole support with his social needs until he gets to a point where he feels more comfortable not only in his surroundings, but with himself. Only then would he, most likely, be able to take on the stress of meeting another cat as every Cat's bond with another cat is, and will be, different just as some can bounce back from certain stressors, and even grief differently.

We have a 21 year old rescued feral tomcat. He spent most of his life in the street. Much to his annoyance, we brought him inside 100%. He deaf, so he would scream all night. Until we rescued two female kittens. He loves his little girls. They follow him around like he’s Elvis. He’s very proud when they learn something new and get into trouble. He just needed some friends.

A few hours ago, I commented on my kitties...today took a turn and one of my 'babies,' really the one that owned me, passed from heart failure, which accompanies hyperthyroidism. I'm grieving, I can't stop crying, but I'm damn glad I was there for her as she has always been there for me.

@kathyr1516

Жыл бұрын

So sad 😰❤️🙏🏼 Thank you for the love you gave her 🐾

@crystalheart9

Жыл бұрын

So sorry, I know how hard it is.😢

I adopted a 13 year old moggie from Cats Protection. I thought it was over when she broke her leg at about 20, jumping off the bed to chase another cat out. But the vet put in a plate and she happily went on for another couple of years 🥰

@jacquelynpowell7964

2 жыл бұрын

You're sooo lucky!Most of furballs die at about 15. I wish they would have lived longer but they all got really, really sick and there was no way to make them better.Every time one of them dies I lose another part of my heart.

My Pepper is 15 this year. He still runs around like a kitten when he has zoomies, but when he stops he sits down really carefully like his legs hurt. I've changed the way I pick him up so he doesn't have to bend his back legs as much, I think he appreciates it.

@fluffybunnybadass

2 жыл бұрын

Could you tell me how you pick him up? My cat has some arthritis in her hip and i used to scoop her up from under her butt and legs, until she screamed in pain twice in a week about it. Which is how I learned that she has it now.

We are feeding an outdoor/indoor cat, he is around 9 years old. We are hoping he will want to be adopted full time by us 💖

"Don't bring in a kitten" . . .um. . .what about when your senior cat adopts a kitten? lol We literally found a kitten outside our door crying to be let in and our senior cat started SCREAMING at us to bring it in. (Yes, we got it vet-checked and made sure no one was missing a kitten. We think they were dumped or something. There was at least a sibling around as well, though we were unable to find it to rescue it. We did try that too.) We ended up bringing it in and he settled right down and adopted it and for the last two years has raised it as his own. Yeah, he's gotten cranky with her at times and fed up with her antics, but for the most part, he adores her and gets upset when he can't find her because she's sleeping elsewhere in the house. -.- Thankfully, she adores him too and loves on him. Its not unusual to find them curled up together in the same bed. But yeah. I agree. It's NOT something we would have planned or chosen to do. -.- But once it was done we couldn't take the kitten away from him, either. Our senior cat is now 15 - or 16 (hard to be precise with rescues) and he's starting to show some of these signs. Wobbling when he walks, has trouble getting up and down places. He DOES drink a LOT on his own, though. Usually out of the dog's water bowl and comes for a lot more snuggles than he ever used to. Poor baby. We try to take care of him as best we can and make sure he's comfortable. Our only gripe is his obsession with going outside. He's an indoor cat - but he likes to sometimes go out in the yard with us and lay in the longer grasses. But when it's time to come in - he's not happy to have to wait for someone to go spend time in the yard again. :P

@RoseDragoness

2 жыл бұрын

sounds like time to consider making catio (cat patio). Your senior seems like a lovely one

@valeriegalvan7502

2 жыл бұрын

You might want to have the vet check him for diabetes since he's drinking more water than usual. My vet told me that was one sign of the illness.

@msampersand7399

2 жыл бұрын

What Valerie Galvan says. Drinking lots of water can be a sign of diabetes or of badly functioning kidneys (ask me how I know either 😭). A urinary check will tell, and you don't even need to take him to the vet for it, just get a urine sample.

Hi Jackson! Could you do a video about special needs cats? The most common disabilities, accessibility and what to keep in mind for their mental well-being? Thank you!

@kaitlyn__L

2 жыл бұрын

I second this! Many are “hard to adopt” even though many don’t need that many extra considerations at all.

@StarleneBreiter

2 жыл бұрын

I third this! I have a 6-year old that is deaf, although we have sorted out how to live happily (he is the only boy, I also have 4 girls). We communicate through touch and a sort of sign language we made up. What is so cute about him, is that he learned not just what I am saying, but how to communicate back to me by repeating his own version of what I do to him. For instance, when I learned that a really light blow on his fur when he is sleeping, will wake him up gently, as opposed to just touching him and startling him awake. He started to wake me by gently touching my face his whiskers by ever so gently touching me with his nose, and brushing his whiskers on my face. It is literally the cutest thing to wake up to (even at 5 AM LOL!) When I want to give him food or a treat I often have to wake him up, to let him know its dinner time, or what I call "treat o'clock", as the other 4 come running when I shake the treats - and are usually the ones hanging in the kitchen with me when they know its dinner time, he typically is doing his "job" and watching the sunrise or napping hehe. I won't feed any of them until all 5 are with me. So I go to wherever he is and I will catch his attention and look at him a certain way and wave my arm, as if to say "come on, come on" and I visually get excited for him - that makes him jump up and run after me... if he doesn't I will start to walk towards the kitchen and then turn back and do the same thing, after 2 or maybe 3 times doing that, he knows that I want him to follow me! If I walk a few steps in the direction of the kitchen and he *thinks* it is food/treat time, he won't take his eyes off me, he stares at me to see if I come back (I always do) So, when I am in my office (I work from home) and he wants something he acts in the same way! He will sit on the floor next to my chair, put both paws on the arm of the chair and literally tap me a few times, just like a little kid would do to get your attention, it's so cute! Then he will start walking out of the room and if I don't follow he will do it again, and then I know, I just have to get up to see what he wants to show me. It is absolutely adorable, he is usually taking me to his food dish to let me know it's empty! LOL! I admit, it was harder to train the hooman than the kitteh in kitteh sign language, but we did it and I am always looking for a new way to talk to my little buddy - I am positive Jackson Galaxy has some wisdom to share with us!

@jaya.0069

2 жыл бұрын

@@StarleneBreiter You're an awesome cat Mom! Many blessings to you!

@kimbarbeaureads

2 жыл бұрын

My boy Eli is missing an eye, but I never think of him as disabled. He has a good life.

@johndean4727

2 жыл бұрын

that’s so thoughtful it really is.

remember to cherish every day you have with your cat, especially if they're older. I lost my 15 year old cat who I'd been with the majority of my life very suddenly about a week ago. he seemed totally fine and was doing everything he should. he was happy, eating, playing, chatting, grooming, everything. then the next day he wasn't eating, was hiding, was barely moving and having trouble breathing. we go to the emergency vet and find out that he most likely had lung cancer and if not that, heart disease that had been going on unnoticed for potentially years, despite regular vet visits and checks. it was a very hard choice to make but we decided to euthanize given the all of the facts. I don't want to scare people into worrying their cat could die any day. that's not going to be helpful and will just upset you and maybe your cat too. but I do think you should love and be loved the best you can everyday. take every moment you can have with them. and as they get older the amount of time gets smaller, so cherish it

@ALTONBENALLY

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing, sorry about your cat. Our cat is going on 14 years. We picked him as he was the runt of the litter. He ran out and was missing for 2 nights in the cold. I was sure he was gone gone. We live in a rural area. Owls, coyotes and other dogs could've easily taken him. But we found him. Unfortunately, he's different now. Weak and walks very slow. I'm just hopeful that he just needs to rest and recharge. No visible injuries. I'd imagine my legs would hurt from being out in the freezing cold for 2 nights without food and water.

My baby, "Praline", is over 17 years old and she is still doing pretty good.

No one can tell my cats are all 12 years old! They are so lively and sweet! ❤️

My Lady Woody is 19, and these last few days she has been acting weird, I'm worried. I'm going to call the vet on monday for advice. I can't imagine a life without my baby

@emmasanimals3x8x

2 жыл бұрын

I just lost my 19 year old girl earlier this year (kidney failure) so I hope you get good news because losing her was rough. Despite what I felt right after she passed I ended up adopting two boys last month. Well, one is eight, but they my boys, though I still miss my girl.

@DrTariqRamadan

2 жыл бұрын

Accept it and go for a new one

@pepperam5694

2 жыл бұрын

Let us know how it goes! I hope it's not bad news.

@bmackenzie2740

2 жыл бұрын

Hope she’s ok and I wish you the best! I really hope my guy makes it to see 19, he’s 9 now and ten more years would be awesome!

@ReneeZme

2 жыл бұрын

@@emmasanimals3x8x Im so sorry for your loss! What was her name? I have to younger cats, 4 and 2 years, so they'll take care of me. It's going to be rough losing my baby girl.

My childhood cat lived to be 21. She was an indoor / outdoor cat that was transitioned to life indoors and had to be helped to journey to the rainbow bridge because of really bad arthritis. I keep all of my cats indoors now. Our ginger male is 11 and has just been diagnosis with idiopathic epilepsy last month. He has been a sweetie all of his. Regardless of age, cats make wonderful companions.

I adopted my cat when she was 8 years old and she was very skinny. Soon after, she was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism. She's 9 years old now, is on medication and looks so much healthier! She's chatty, affectionate and loves cuddles

I volunteer in a cat kennel and a 14 year old named Monita showed up after her owners had to surrender her. Her owner went to a nursing home and they desperately tried to keep her with someone they knew. They couldn't. She was completely sweet and I couldn't stand what I knew, that next to no one would give a cat her age a chance. I was scared, because of the chance of having to deal with euthenasia. But I couldn't stand the thought of her spending her golden years in a cage. So BF and I adopted her, and she has made our lives so much better. Don't let doubts stop you from getting a senior animal, you can save a life. She's a loud tortie with a lot of attitude, but we adore her.

My 17 yr old keeps returning bloodwork so perfect he's still only on an annual schedule. I'm not sure how he does it. He's my sweetest grumpy grouch ❤️

@maryleyrer6617

Жыл бұрын

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@twilightzone7600

Жыл бұрын

Have loved cats all my life. Had one for 29 years(1957-86) when I was 8-37. Was absolutely heartbroken when he died(kidney failure) and didn't go to work for three days-just didn't want to deal with humanity...have seven cats now and have made provisions for them to be taken care of when I die(73, so who knows how many years left for me).

I adopted a senior three years ago when he was 13. I didn't want him to spend the rest of his life in a shelter, instead I wanted to provide him with the most comfortable and loving retirement life for as long as he would like. He's 16 now and I loved every moment with this affectionate old man; every day has been a treasure. But today I'm about to make the most difficult decision of letting him go, and my heart is breaking into pieces...

@MsRocker961

2 жыл бұрын

I’m so sorry 😞 I know how this feels

@aasthakapoor7552

2 жыл бұрын

You gave him a good life ❤️

@lornglory1451

Жыл бұрын

Im so sorry for your loss sunshine, you did everything to make his senior years the best possible!

@IMChrysalis

Жыл бұрын

💔

@cheryltison874

Жыл бұрын

I hope by now you have recovered from that immediate grief of losing your fur baby and begun the process of opening your heart and home to another elder cat. The love you shared was so appreciated and should be shared again to another fur baby. Love is never easy😭

I'm 83. When I was at the veterinarian's office with Bo, my 17 yr old kitty, the vet commented that Bo and I are about the same age. Now I can relate to Bo!

My cat Tabby lived to be 18 years. I lost her September 1,2023, and she was my best cat so far. I miss her so much.

Our lil girl passed at 21 , she was a long haired tortoise shell “naughty tortoise “ it was her kidneys and not passing her poo to well. I can assure you she was spoiled rotten and loved intensely by my wife and I, and two years have passed and she is sadly missed. But we combat our sadness by reaffirming to each other of ( how we gave her a good life with plenty of love) Thanks again for your show 🙏👍🏼

My baby girl is 17 and I’ve been doing my best with her loss in bounce, her sudden deafness, and her mental health from not able to hear and still adjusting to life without her brother who past almost a year ago. I give her as much love and cuddles I can when i have the time.

My tabby's a rescue stray (we found her trapped in one of our shrubs when she was a kitten.) she's about 12 and she's getting a little less mobile, but she's still doing really well in her senior years and is still indoor/outdoor, hasn't had to really worry about major illnesses. She enjoys bathing with a washcloth instead of a full blown bath, she also enjoys a good brush. I'm glad we found her

We adopted our sweet baby girl when she was 13 years old. She's 15 now, and I knew she would, but she stole our whole hearts. She's so sweet, she loves snuggles, she loves sleeping next to us under the covers. But her aging does scare me. Everyone's eyebrows raise when I tell them my baby girl is 15. It makes me sad, I don't want to think about losing her, we've only had her two years. But I know she's older, geriatric, and she isn't going to live forever.

My younger boy will be 13 this year. You'd never know he was a senior, because he has the energy of a kitten still. I'm hopeful that he'll have a lot of good years left in him.

Jackson are you going to talk about death, when "its time" to do euthenasia and mourning? There's a lovely section talking about that in your book.

My cat is now 12. Have had her for over 11 years. She was a stray having been abandoned. And she is the lovliest creature. She is not a lap cat but does like to curl into the side of me. That is her getting close

Lost my dog after 17years with her and all I have left is my 2yr old rescue. Found a Siamese kitten that was abandoned and rescued her. She's holding me together right now, my little Grace

My super sweet indoor Kitty is 14 years old and I tell her all the time she has to live until she's 30!💙

Cats are incredible truly, my family cat is almost 17 or 18 by now and she has never had a health issue, still jumps up to high fences and trees in the garden, never changed her personality or behaviour since we adopted her as a kitten. She’s outlived all her sisters and shows no signs of stopping 🤣

My sweet girl Chickpea is 18 years young and I pray she lives another 18 years! I love her so much.

I love hearing and reading all the stories here of people with their older cats. It's so heartwarming to hear of their rescue stories and the love people hold for their older cats. Older cats deserve as much love - arguably more imo - as kittens and adult cats. The oldest cat I ever had was also my very first cat that I chose when I was just 4 years old. She passed away 1 week before she was going to officially turn 20 years old. She was 8 years old when I got her. My biological mother was going in to get a kitten for me, and I chose her. Billie was left at the rescue shelter for almost a year, having been dropped off in a box back then, with no claws - front or back - because her previous family was so paranoid that a sweet cat like her - who I'm pretty sure had kittens at some point given how maternally sweet she was when I had her with other kittens I've rescued over the years - would hurt their newborn child at the time. Their paranoia made them declaw her entirely first, and then it got to the point where they were insistent that she would hurt their child, even though the rescue volunteer informed us later on that there was no report from the family that she had hurt the child beforehand at any point. Surrounded by kittens (it was deep into kitten season at the time ) I saw her and immediately felt compelled to get her. Didn't help that the doors were unlocked back then XD; So I was able to just yoink her from her cage at the shelter and hold her, and she didn't fret as I carried her out to my ma and was like "I want this one!" Nearly gave her and the volunteer a heart attack, but I was persistent. And she became my cat, and the queen of the house for nearly 20 years. Losing her was especially hard for me, but knowing she was out of pain and at peace when she left was the main thing that helped me move on, on top of smothering myself with the other 3 cats we had at the time. A damn shame still that my mother refused to keep her, or any of other cats when they passed, ashes or an imprint of her paw. Billie was an angel incarnated into a cat form. She will never ever be forgotten

Just rescued my second retiring Bengal Queen. The breeder told me she is 12 yrs old. Has never been in a house therefore is not very socialized. Beyond the heartbreak of living in a 2ftx3ft cage for 12 years is the fact that she has never seen a vet or received her shots. She has kittens regularly all her fertile life that became the financial reward for her prison sentence. She has now come home until she crosses the rainbow bridge. Praying she has years to be loved…❤️🐾🐾🐈‍⬛❤️❤️❤️

@normalityrelief

5 ай бұрын

I hope she's still enjoying your love ❤️

as loved ones and ppl i know's loved ones are dying around me so unexpectedly I find myself worrying for my cats...they're really all I have left

You’re gonna make me cry. I love my kitties so so much

I love old cats

My last cat lived to 18 and my current cat is turning 19 soon, I feel so lucky to have gotten so many good years with them. The senior years are hands down the best

My old hank is 15 and still loves to play and runs around with my 4 year old cat like he was 4. I can see the aging starting to take over but jes still a young man at heart. Can't imagine the day it's over.

Thanks Jackson! 19 year old Penny recovered from going into congestive heart failure 2 years ago due to enlarged heart. Her Atria is now back to normal size.

My kitty is turning 16 years old this year ❤ he is starting to show his age and sleep a lot more but still has his strong personality. I’ve had him since I was 8 years old. Love my buddy

Our family cat lived for 21 years. He was able to drink before my little brother could. He was the coolest cat.

Alison is a galaxy cat. She was raised on your methods. I was 19 adopting my first child. My Alison is the best and at 12 she is so much more and our relationship is so much more than i could have ever imagined. She is my first love and this house is hers.

I love old cats their amazing

Thanks, very informative! I had a tail-less Manx cat who made it to 21 years of age. The vet told me when I got him he'd be a lifetime of work and heartache. He was well worth the work and I wouldn't change a thing.

I just lost my best friend 3 weeks ago she was a munchkin and came to me through a friend who was moving and couldn't take her I had her for 6 years in a senior and live alone and h having a hard time with brief thank you for your words🐾🐾🐾❤❤🙏🙏🙏

No doubt that when they need us even more once they get older, that we love them even more, though we already thought that we loved them as much as possible.

I adopted one of my family cats when my grandma passed, instead of getting a kitten like I planned. Now I love my 16 year old boy more than anything and wouldn't trade him in for the world. He still plays and does his crazy zoomies. It took him a good year to come out of his shell but now he had so much fun watching his cat tv and sleeping on my bed.

rescued a senior cat off the street two weeks ago

My beloved Kaspyr lasted 24 beautiful years RIP my most treasured 🐾🐾

My baby is 15! I've been waiting for this episode!

You can SEE the love in your older cat's eyes so clearly

We are fostering a 12yo domestic shorthair and she is the most beautiful girl. We've tried to reduce her stress levels and help her transition to our house but she's a confident daredevil 😳 she keeps wanting to come out into the lounge where our 2yo Cocker Spaniel is! Trying to get her to pace herself is hard!

My kitty is 20! She is the best thing to ever happen to me! Love her so much!

I adopted a senior cat she’s so loving and adorable.

@jacquelynpowell7964

2 жыл бұрын

Good for you!

@Alexcutspie

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for giving an older cat love

I love senior cats so much! I volunteer at a cat rescue and the seniors always capture my hearts. They have so much love to give and seem truly grateful to have a safe place to call home, whether temporarily or for the rest of their lives. My family's cat is a senior cat as well - she just turned 18 in the spring. When I moved back home last year I realized that my parents had been neglecting her veterinary care, so I took over. She has hyperthyroidism and also her teeth were so bad that she had to have them all removed! Now that she's a medicated and toothless kitty she seems a lot happier!! A bit stiff, but she has a heated bed and plenty of sunshine to lay in. I hope that her last years can be happy ones

I've got nine cats over ten years old. Been thru the hyperthyroidism (awful disease), liver failure, kidney disease, blindness, and arthritis and more. You do the best you know how for them and stay assiduous in learning about their needs as they age. I empathize with them, as I realize we age, wear out, and get decrepit, so similarly. A large number of human friends I know ,around age 70, bending at the waist without throwing out the lower back, is a challenge! I can imagine what arthritis is like walking on all fours. Ouch! As my mom used to say, "Day by day we make our way." And so it goes. Thanks for all you do.

I cared for my cat from the time he was 2 months old and at age 13 he had blood in his stool which ended up in emergency complete blockage that turned out to be adenocarcinoma of the colon and then literally months after his surgery he ended up getting OSCC and I continued to care for him for another 8 months and he was on a feeding tube for 6 months and then he ended up with congestive heart failure, I spent my days literally giving him 24/7 care. He sadly lost his battle on August 1st at the age of 15 years old but he was a true warrior and through all the chemo and radiation he never once stopped fighting or loving and nor did I. I never regret a moment of the time and love I gave to him and all the care feeding him, the numerous vet appointments, none of it. Time with our cats is so precious and when they do become seniors and develop ailments, stand by them and walk the walk with them. That is one thing I always told Cello I was walking with him and I was even walking with him the moment when he passed peacefully in my arms. They have loved us their whole lives or a portion of their lives and we owe it to them to be there for them until the very end. Thanks for doing all of these videos, they are so very helpful even to my 40+ years of experience raising cats from when I was a little girl.

I got my Princess at 7 and she's 14 now. She's been the sweetest cat ever and has helped me to teach the other cats in my house how to be cats. One of the best parts of adopting a senior cat is that you know what you're getting in terms of personality.

My guy has always been difficult with toys, pouncing a couple times and then stopping, then getting bored five minutes later, pacing himself so well I could never tire him out. Now he's 13ish I think and I've got him going out to walk and I think it's especially good for him now since he can get some variety and stimulation not tied to physical exertion. And he's perfectly capable of learning new tricks.

I have a senior cat...13 or 14 years old, and I just adopted a 17 year old from the local animal shelter. Senior animals are the best!

my girl turned 9 this year on March 3rd, hoping she at least hits 10, she has Kidney Disease and seems to be deteriorating recently, she stopped eating her medicated food and the vet has recommended we start administering fluids weekly, but she's still energetic and happy, definitely not suffering! Hope she gets to enjoy her golden years :)

I'm so happy I took a day off today on a Saturday because of work, I want to learn how to communicate with my cat. 🐱 ❤

My bestie had a 7 year old and a 14 year old. The 7 year old had been a feral as a kitten, and had to be indoor/outdoor for the rest of his life because being inside made him feel trapped and stressed out. The 14 year old had been inside for almost her entire life, with occasional trips into the backyard, but never left my friends property. She took them to a new vet for vaccinations, and they kept mixing up which kitty was the younger one because old girl was so healthy ♥️

My Isabella died at age 17..December 2022, Her mama, me, was with her till the end. I'm 60, I feel I can raise one more before I can't in good conscience. My husband is same age. I'm busting my well, lol, for this baby I do not have yet. But he's out there, one of us will choose. Gonna call her Sophia.

We just put down my 17 year old. She was the best companion and emotional support animal that I could have asked for, right down to the snuggles on even her last day. 💔 ❤ She had hyperthyroidism but Cindy eat because of an inability to do dentals due to a tumor in her throat. It was just too much to watch her struggle but I'm glad she's no longer hurting. I miss and love you Molly. You were a super senior!

Yay! Thanks for this! I have three cats, 12, 10 and 9 year olds. This is so helpful!

We are doing everything you have talked about, proactive and reactive, but I am still so nervous, our Stevie aka Boo is now 20, he is our world 💜

@jacquelynpowell7964

2 жыл бұрын

Live every day with him with love.

@alannahayter8491

2 жыл бұрын

@@jacquelynpowell7964 I do and I will, Thank you 💜

This catMama thanks you. GOD BLESS you man.

I lost my 14 year old lab a year and a half ago. I cry everyday for his loss. I know I will never get over it. Sometimes my grief for him is all I have left of him. Without it he won’t be here for me anymore.

With my parents. We had a cat for almost 18 years. He became very sweet and friendly cat in his senior years. He was both indoor and outdoor cat. He had arthritis in his old age. I do missed his head bumps on my nose and chin. He was friendly towards a young kitten in the same color. He was my buddy.

My little guy just turned 18. He doesn’t hear very well anymore, and he has arthritis in his hips. My vet has me give him a half of a baby aspirin every few days, and it’s seems to help a lot. But it’s sad because he can’t stay cuddled in one position for a long time like he used to, it seems to put too much pressure on his back legs 😢.

@Laurie_christine

2 жыл бұрын

The Assisi Loop might help your cat with his arthritis, also look into acupuncture. CBD oil might help too. My cats eat Primal Pet Foods raw diet, plus they get their Nordic Naturals Omega 3 Pet fish oils daily. I have four cats, three of whom are seniors, and I have never had older cats who were this healthy before. The cats I had before only ate kibble because I didn't know anything about healthy cat food then. I will always regret not knowing about healthy cat food to help my kitties live a long and healthy life. Best of luck to you and your sweet kitty.

@jaimieconroy36

2 жыл бұрын

Treasure these moments with your cat and try to make him comfortable. Senior cats need love and attention, but they return it ten times more.

@Laurie_christine

2 жыл бұрын

Judy Morgan DVM just uploaded a KZread video on Cat Pain Management. Judy Morgan is a holistic veterinarian.

@GypsiiSOUL

2 жыл бұрын

Is that human aspirin I’m in Australia

I love my senior Tiger boy 💜

Years ago I adopted a senior cat who showed up on a co-worker's front porch. He had allergy issues and couldn't keep the kitty so I took him in. Jesse cat only lived another three years, but he was such a sweetheart - very affectionate and loving. My heart broke when I lost him, but I like to think he had three years that maybe he wouldn't have had if I hadn't adopted him. My next cat, Winston, lived until he was 20 and was much beloved (and missed still.) His successor, Sebastian, is almost 4 and has a very different temperament, but is still very loved and spoiled so we'll see how long he's with me.

OMG thank you!!!! My girl is 24 and I was going to get a kitten, “ to help her feel better.” 😉 When truthfully me and my husband are so not ready for Joyce to cross to the other side, so we were going to make the huge mistake of adding a rambunctious kitten… for her of course! 👍🏽 Great information. Our joyce is our pride and joy. We got her from a shelter, (Paws and Whiskers) in 2004.. She took to our, at that time, children immediately, always their constant protector. She had a hard life before she was brought to the shelter; Jeff and I vowed that her life from the moment we signed those papers would be a life a leisure for her. ♥️♥️♥️

This is very helpful thank you. My cat is 16 and I see her slowing down I just take care of her the best I can. 😻

Best cat I ever had was 16 when she passed. Most lovable cat I ever had.

all cats need love no matter how old they are

My old lady was 21 in May. Always love in in depth info I get here. Having over 50 cats in my life, including shelter rescued angels and some having babies. Brought over two from california. One died in my arms at age 19 & noe I'm treasuring every moment with this californian since I'm working from home. Any health decline I see & at least I am there to comfort. Vets said they haven't had any cat or dog this senior. Apart frim arthritis & her not being able to climb/jump uo, I have placed stools around the house. She still perches up at windows on a sunny day which isn't often in uk. Dhe does alright to get on sofas without stools.

My boy is 14 in November and earlier this year he needed some teeth extracted and unfortunately his jaw broke during the extraction. He had a feeding tube in for a number of weeks and we were feeding him around the clock. At the same time he was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism. Since them he has recovered amazingly, he's eating unaided and the medication for the hyperthyroidism has changed him so much for the better, he's so much more content. He definately seeks out the heat, our body heat, sun or heater duct, he's not fussy!

I'm watching this because my cat is getting old. I got him when I was 16. I'm 30 now and he's 14. He's half indoor/outdoor. He still looks really good, but he's definitely slowing down. He doesn't kill as much as many birds and squirrels as he used to and he can't jump as high as he used to. The one good thing about him getting old is he so much more sweet and cuddly now, when he used to be quite distant and cold. I know the end is coming in a few years, and I dread it, but I've been glad he's been around.

My girl, Tequila, was 18 when we had to make the sad decision to let her go. She traveled all around the world with me, crossing the Atlantic twice. I loved her with all of my heart.