The most important rule of all wasn't even mentioned and I'm both shocked and appalled. Never, never, never, NEVER throw away an empty cardboard box. These empty boxes are a sign of true love. Your cat will worship you as you do your cat.

@LauraJdogmom

Жыл бұрын

All cardboard boxes belong to cats. We just borrow them. It is wrong to dispose of someone else's personal property without their permission.

@reachandler3655

Жыл бұрын

You forgot bags, my neighbors cat often sneaks into my kitchen to use 'her' freezer bag!

@LauraJdogmom

Жыл бұрын

@@reachandler3655 True. They also own all pillows.

@jess0324

Жыл бұрын

@@reachandler3655 my cat is obsessed with plastic bags i swear

@reachandler3655

Жыл бұрын

@@LauraJdogmom And towels, tissues, string, wool, oh, and don't forget taps! Yes, she's got me well trained, not even my cat! 🤣

When I initially adopted my cat, whenever she started scratching my couch or doorframe, I brought out the treats and held them against the scratching post, until she reached for it with her paws and started scratching. Very quickly she would start going for the scratching post immediately whenever she wanted to scratch! I kept reinforcing it with treats for a couple of weeks, and she has left my furniture alone since, I was surprised at how painless the redirect was 😸

@Erlrantandrage

Жыл бұрын

I trained my cat to use the scratch post by putting her near it and scratching it myself. I heard that cats mirror so I gave it a shot that she'd mirror my behavior.

@Lunasera

Жыл бұрын

Often they also go for furniture because the scratching supplies they have are too short or another problem that prevents them from using it to the full extend. We have scratching posts but also scratching boards scattered throughout the apartment and they naver touched any furniture

@readerbaby71

Жыл бұрын

It works! I trained my cat not to scratch my new couch the same way.

@nct948

Жыл бұрын

@@Erlrantandrage yes, it works

@halfbloodprincess989

Жыл бұрын

Cool idea! When I got my cat I was worried about my furniture, although the animal shelter told me that he's really good at that. I scratched at the scatching post the first few days to show him - it worked very well, but is was bad for my fingernails xD.

I took my cat to the vet for a spay operation. They asked if I wanted a declaw and I said that I did not. That afternoon, I picked up my cat, and they gave me instructions to use shredded paper for litter. I was confused. This wasn’t discussed with me during the pre procedure visit. “It’s for the declaw.” I was livid! There was another cat that was to be spayed and declawed. They’d confused the cats because they had similar names and looked identical. I didn’t pay for the declawed, but my poor cat endured an unnecessary procedure. For years, she would bite. I didn’t blame her or correct her, because it wasn’t her fault. Eventually, she bit less.

@louisecallanta5968

4 ай бұрын

I’m so sorry that happened to your baby. That makes me sad.

@leeatkin9925

4 ай бұрын

That is horrible! I would have sued that vet and/or found a new one.

@Tropicalpisces

3 ай бұрын

I would sue!

@twinklemarierose106

2 ай бұрын

I would've gone ballistic....

@cristinagarcia5293

2 ай бұрын

I'm so sorry that your cat went thru this. So if you trim the cat's nails, is this ok? My son just got two kittens, we are new to being cat owners. So any advice helps.

I was so happy when New York said "No more declawing cats!" My father always declawed every cat we had when I was growing up, I hated it. I moved back in with the parents when I was younger, brought my cat with me, I didn't even have him neutered, he had never sprayed and he was an indoor cat, so I left him "complete" haha Shortly after I returned home, my cat made the mistake of stretching out on my fathers speakers, next thing I knew he was declawed and neutered. I was livid, I wasn't asked, I wasn't told of the behavior, I just came home one day and there was Grover mangled... He had such big beautiful claws/paws too.. After that he got fat and lazy. Was never the same cat. Still awesome, but not the same. He recently died, made it to 17. Good run old boy.

@rgggxo

5 ай бұрын

I would never speak to my parent ever again if they did this.

@thegreenrenegade7759

5 ай бұрын

Thats completely out of line...

@duck2659

4 ай бұрын

yea like not even asking@@rgggxo

@abissiniank

4 ай бұрын

it would be a good bye forever for me. Out of the door never turning back.

@catherinewilliams3850

4 ай бұрын

I would have disowned them!

I'm still always mortified to hear that de-clawing is even legal anywhere. In Australia this has been illegal for ages. De-clawing outside of medical reasons just seems unthinkable. I really do think that if you are not prepared to work around the species you're bringing into your home, then don't do it. I have 3 Burmese and have found this isn't a problem. I trim their claws regularly and provide many other options for them to claw on. It'll be great to see some more progression towards more respect for animals and their adorable ways that cause us to love them. In Australia, there is no ear trimming, tail docking or de-barking of dogs either - c'mon guys, we can do better for our fur family.

@magnarcreed3801

Жыл бұрын

I know right. If it wasn’t such a shit place otherwise I’d love to go.

@resourcedragon

Жыл бұрын

@@magnarcreed3801: Another Australian here - Australia is not a shit place. If you've been told that it is then you've been fed propaganda. As Rachel pointed out, there is a number of procedures that are not good for domestic animals that are banned in Australia. You might like to consider the idea that some of the other rules and regulations in Australia come from a similar mindset and they're not so bad. I'm not saying we get everything right in Australia all the time - but, for starters, we don't have people missing out on medical treatment because they are poor. We aren't in danger of having theocracy imposed upon us. The death penalty has been abolished both at federal and state levels. We have many, many less gun death per capita than you do. (I'm assuming you are in the US, my apologies if you are not.) In fact, the better access to health care and the comparative scarcity of guns both contribute towards us having a greater life expectancy than people in the US. Our minimum wage is higher than yours and people who are employed on a permanent basis (as opposed to casual) have access to 4 weeks of paid leave per year and two weeks of paid sick leave.

@magnarcreed3801

Жыл бұрын

@@resourcedragon Yeah but y’all also got lots of weird talking dom shit. Like deadly small critters, half of the place at least is desert which wouldn’t work for me, weird porn laws going on that don’t make sense, and dumb gun and dog breed laws. So definitely a shit place by my standards. For sure has some great features don’t get me wrong. But not as many negative ones to me.

@julianwriter5583

Жыл бұрын

I completely agree! It's still hard to believe that declawing was just made illegal in Maryland a few months ago. I have three cats and the older two that belong to my mother are declawed. They don't experience any pain and seem happy as far as we can tell, but who knows how much happier they'd be if their bodies had been left alone. The third cat, who's mine has her claws and she's had NO problems with scratching since I brought her home. Whenever I ask my mother if she regrets getting the other two declawed after seeing that mine hasn't destroyed anything, she doesn't give a damn at all and it's absolutely insane. Like at the very least admit it was unnecessary. I don't get how people can mutilate their pets' bodies without even a second thought.

@MoMo-ee9zs

Жыл бұрын

@@resourcedragon another Aussie here, and agree with all you said, and I have 2 cats and I honestly just first time heard of declawing, I'm kinda scared to even google it! And clearly your effort in a logical explanation to reply to that numb brain was pointless bcoz they think porn laws and declawing are more important to them and also picture our country to be that we have red back spiders n other deadly critters just crawling all over our desert homes! LoL! God bless! ❤️😻

I'm Swedish, where it is illegal to declaw cats, and I had never even heard of the word "declaw" until I started watching content from the US. It's absolutely horrifying and, just like docking the ears and tails of dogs, unnatural and ruins their options of communication, leaving almost only aggressive outcomes.

@michaelward9880

Жыл бұрын

I'm glad Sweden is more considerate of cats than the selfish materialistic people who want to declare cats to preserve their "things". If you love material possessions more than a living being, DON'T GET A CAT!

@vickieclark5931

Жыл бұрын

@@michaelward9880 100% agree.

@ghostface8671

Жыл бұрын

Right?! I'm from Australia and didn't know declawing was a thing until I learned about it from an American housemate. I was horrified! And she said she never understood that it was wrong until whe left the US and learned that isn't the norm. It's crazy

@michaelward9880

Жыл бұрын

@@ghostface8671 It seems some of my fellow Americans have distorted priorities. I've said it before and I'll say it again. If you are that materialistic that you fear a cat will ruin your "things", DON'T GET A CAT! PLEASE!

@minagica

Жыл бұрын

@@kimpierce6292 weren't a bunch of dog breeds with genetic issues developed in Europe?

From the moment I found out exactly what de-clawing actually is, I started to tell everyone! Anyone that has a pet, talks about pets, or even when I am just gushing about my cat, I tell them that it isn't just permanently pulling out the claws! It is literally removing the ends of their fingers essentially. You have no idea how many people had NO CLUE!

@alinevega7021

4 ай бұрын

You know, declawing is fortunately not even a thing in my country (at least not to my knowledge), yet I too think it is vital that this kind of information is out there in order to protect our tiny ones. I mean, why would someone ever want to hurt their cat so terribly?

@QuietChaos1996

4 ай бұрын

​@@alinevega7021 People who don't understand cats and group all cats together under the same "personality," so to speak. My cat is such a sweetheart. He always loves to meow for my attention and loves on me all the time. He rarely [note I never said he "never"] jumps up onto countertops and tables and such. We have windowsills low enough for him to jump on. He also has his own little space, away from dogs, to eat his food in peace.

@Naophae_UK

4 ай бұрын

Same here! At first I had completely misunderstood what it was (for some reason, I pictured it as some kind of "deep manicure", like the vet cutting the claws really short so that it had to be done every 1-2 months or so?). And then I looked it up and realised what it *really* was and I as all EEEEEEWWW NOOOOOOO !!! It's illegal in the UK anyway, fortunately.

@taeriefaerie

4 ай бұрын

Yeah, I feel bad enuf when I trim my kitten's claws and she struggles to climb for a few hours cuz she is used to having razor blades on her paws! It's really not hard to trim them and anyone who is too lazy to trim them just shouldn't have a cat!

@mortician403

4 ай бұрын

Who came up with this stupid idea? That’s what I wonder. Also veterinarians who do this should lose their licenses. The length the people would go for money.

My boy Kermit (in profile photo) is 17 years old and I feel sad reading these comments about declawing for a different reason. 17 years ago, when he was a kitten, I got him (front) declawed. I thought that since he was still very young that he'd easily adjust and never miss them. While this is true and he's always been an amazingly good and happy indoor boy, I'VE changed and will NEVER do this to another cat. I feel bad about his super small front paws in comparison to his big back paws. I feel bad when other cat lovers meet him for the first time and notice he's front declawed. Some even say something to try and make me feel bad or just turn colder toward me, and even though I told the local cat adoption agency that I will never do it again, they rudely denied me when I tried to adopt a kitten friend for him so he's not lonely when I work. I don't know how to explain that I already feel like sh*t and it would be nice if I could be given another chance -- because if I could do it all over again, I wouldn't have. People do change, grow up, and become less ignorant if they want to. Why condemn someone who loves all cats forever because they didn't know how inhumane it was over a decade and a half ago? If I could put Kermit's knuckles back on, I would, but I can't and I'm sorry. I just needed to say this here, even if people reply with more hate. Thank you for reading.

@marcellaleeper6368

2 ай бұрын

I'm so sorry, declawing wasn't very well known for being so awful years ago. You learned, that's what life is about and many people who chose to declaw years ago have since reformed

@claudiagarrett

2 ай бұрын

You didn’t know better. When we know better we do better. It’s time to forgive yourself. Make it your mission to educate others. If someone judges you harshly after you admit a mistake they may not be a good investment. 😻

@mommyanddaddy

2 ай бұрын

Aww! I can tell you’re very apologetic. I’m sorry they won’t let you get another cat. Have you tried taking in a stray?

@GrannySweets

25 күн бұрын

Hello Dear, please consider my message for Kermit and you. 🙀😿🙀😿🙀😿🙀😿🙀😿🙀 Kermit at 17yo will likely do better with a senior cat. Think about this; YOU'RE 80yo and someone suddenly leaves a 3 month old infant with you claiming that the best ever for you is to spend all of the rest of your life caring for it and as they're leaving they smile brightly and say, "Have fun!" 😳😱😳 no No NO! 😳😱😳 IF Kermit wants a companion please make it a healthy senior cat. If the shelter won't work with you then talk with your vet. There may know of a senior cat in need of a home. I'd not then meet with a private cat rescue organization, tell them your story and ask them for help. Personally I find the shelters attitude horrid! If they won't support learning then they are at fault. 😊❤🎉

@strat4096

24 күн бұрын

​@@GrannySweets 100%. I made this mistake and brought a kitten in with an already 12 year old resident cat. Whilst the kitten was all in, my much older Frankie was not and they never fully bonded. I lost my beautiful Frankie 5 days(age 14 yrs) ago and am obviously devastated and having Zippy here has REALLY helped with the grieving process and routines have stayed the same. But yes, an older cat would have suited Frankie better. I miss you beautiful Frankie, so so much. ❤

The "don't force interaction" tip makes me think of seeing a friend while walking on a street. It's alright to invite them over to your place to hangout if you see them randomly, but don't grab your friend and stuff them into your car

@ArielManxx

Жыл бұрын

makes me think of seeing distant elder relatives that always grab you on the cheek and give you and slimy peck😮‍💨

@pineapplegirl8078

Жыл бұрын

I’m dying with this visual in my head 😂😂😂😂

@rainbow_vader

Жыл бұрын

Friend 1: hey wanna hang out? Friend 2: I'd love to but I'm kinda busy and- Friend 1: **does a kidnapping**

@murphie_4559

Жыл бұрын

😭😭

@trixiecox6433

Жыл бұрын

My besty used to magically appear at 5am and perform a kidnapping - she'd literally put clothes on me and drag me out for an adventure like a nature hike at some distant waterfall ... Kidnapping can be fun O_O Edit: I mean DRAG me out. 4'10" tiny lil thing, deceptively strong 🤣

I’m a vet, and I’m going to start recommending this video to my new cat parent clients. This is gold. Thank you for your services to cats, my good sir.

@dianeflanary1962

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! All vets should do this!

@theflippantfox

Жыл бұрын

Copy the link and put it in a QR code and ask your clients to scan it

@benshiffman7765

Жыл бұрын

Yup exactly I’m gonna start doing the same

@annauriel259

Жыл бұрын

All for this! BUT! What about a harness when you take your cat outside? Yes, harnesses are less covering than most “costumes”, but is there much of a difference to the cat?

@BlacksmithTWD

Жыл бұрын

@@annauriel259 There is quite some difference yes, as you mentioned it is less covering and for some cats it also means being able to go outside.

I am a tiny bit proud as a first time cat mom to say that I do NONE of these to my babies and the way they knead on me while I'm lying down, purring all the while and the way they chirp as soon as they see me...Tells me I am making my home a happy and safe space for them😊

@alex.is.here.

22 сағат бұрын

I can't say that, usually I growl at my cat whilst throwing a soft toy at him while he scratches the chair while looking at you... But he thinks it's a game, unfortunately..and within a few mins he's on my knee grizzling for food, even though he ate 15 mins. ago. And yes, I annoy him at times with approaching him for play time or cuddles, but he's always responded... as I explained to h8m.. he ponces on me and nibbles my toes or fingers, when he wants to play, he can put up with me. My tripod is 13 ans my little shadow

I value my cats way more than ALL my furniture and most of my family😅

@MelodiousHeart1

5 ай бұрын

I do, too.

@Julescr80

3 ай бұрын

Same here 😄

@likaangel8302

3 ай бұрын

😂👍❤️

@elscracco7750

2 ай бұрын

Me too. My sofa is a disaster but my cat is sooooo happy and so am I ❤😂

@deenaashmore8294

Ай бұрын

😂

when declawing is the subject I always tell people this: "sooooo, then you think it's OK for dogs to have all their teeth pulled because they might bite??!" Cats need scratching places and dogs need chewing toys, it's that simple, just respect the animal.

@masaiito8531

Жыл бұрын

I am against it too for all of the above reasons. Another point I always state is, even tho my cat is an indoor, if they happen to get out….They have no way to defend themselves. I wish it was illegal.

@nekomataumbreon

Жыл бұрын

My grandma also thinks teeth pulling is okay. I fucking hate her.

@leonro

Жыл бұрын

@@masaiito8531 They'll still have the teeth, but that's a major disadvantage if they get into conflict with another cat, a dog, or something else. I sort of have a cat (a stray that just popped up in my courtyard, he's mostly staying here these days; I should get him to the vet sometime) and I never even considered trimming his claws because he might get into a scuffle with other cats around town, or even in my courtyard with other visiting strays. Well, declawing isn't a thing here in Europe at least, so that has never been on the table.

@pepehorhae

Жыл бұрын

i would've asked them "what if I removed your head since you aren't using your brain for proper reasoning?"

@blaynegreiner9365

Жыл бұрын

Or maybe you could actually explain what it entails like a normal person...you aren't likely to change someone's mind if they don't actually know what is being done to the cat.

We received an adult male cat who was declawed and I tell you it was a horrible experience to witness for the 9 years we had coconut. Our other cats went about their daily routine and watching coconut struggle on the scratch pad and even catching a bug was difficult. DONT DECLAW YOUR CAT! Please 😢

@Glocky_Recoilz0sk

11 ай бұрын

⁠@@theoneandonly4464 you’re hilarious

@MJayyyS

10 ай бұрын

@@Glocky_Recoilz0sk how is that hilarious? it's a very sad thing. there was 2 cats in my family that were declawed, and one was fine, but the other one was rude to everyone. they would both always run away and hide. declawing a cat is the WORST thing you can do to a cat. the fact you're in this videos comments saying that something sad is "hilarious", then you obviously are a child and don't understand that cats deserve the same amount of love and respect a dog would get.

@keef78

10 ай бұрын

oh Dear lord, the poor guy, how did that become a thing? I get Americans want everything but to do that just to save ya couch is the height of arrogance, id never even heard of it until this dude mentioned it.

@kitsofthekats7040

10 ай бұрын

yeah, i mean imagine losing YOUR knuckles! a claw is just a retractable part of their paws! it may be similar to our fingernails, but the way its attached is actually more similar to the finger past the knuckle.

@toniu5417

10 ай бұрын

That poor baby ;_;

I had to correct my daughter on #3. I told her that her boy doesn't understand and it only makes him lose trust with her. If he scratches something, move a scratch post in front of it. If he's biting, turn away from him and wait until he settles down to play again... or use a wand toy so your hands are not close to him.

@lubnahopkins9636

4 күн бұрын

I never declawed my cats but I had mo idea it was that bad.. I posed this video on Facebook.. pass the message people

My cat's name is Chester and when he said "no matter how cute Chester is sitting there" I felt that. I really did.

@hoiabaciufan

2 ай бұрын

What's his favourite Linkin Park song title?

@mehjabeenshaikh4256

Ай бұрын

Lolll 😂😂😂😂😂

@user-rw6sb8rl1h

Ай бұрын

All Chester's are adorable

@Saturn.Gachaa

18 күн бұрын

I had a cat named Chester, he passed in December of 2021. He’s resting peacefully in our backyard and I visit him everyday ❤

Wow. I'm from Germany and never realised what declaw really means. I thought it was just trimming and not complete removal of the claws - really sick. Absolutely disgusting and nobody should get a cat who does this. It's an animal with claws and teeth, if that's not your thing get a snail.

@aleewoolley

Жыл бұрын

Agreed. I have a kitten (in the USA) and can’t imagine de-clawing her. I give her plenty of other scratching options and have taught her to use those instead of furniture. No problem!

@KlirrenDieFahnen

Жыл бұрын

Same here, and I am in The Netherlands. Was shocked to hear about such a procedure even existing somewhere in the world.

@pierdzioszek

Жыл бұрын

Same in Poland, when I first heard the term 'declaw' I thought it was just a regular claw-trimming or something. Fortunately it's illegal here to declaw and I think it's the same in the most of the Europe. I can't even imagine how can someone choose some stupid furniture over the health and well-being of their pet.

@certifiedicecreamtruckmoment

Жыл бұрын

Snails have teeth

@EshAlexa

Жыл бұрын

@@certifiedicecreamtruckmoment I'm dying laughing 😂 😂

I saw a cat up for adoption in a store and I happily played with his outstretched paws for a bit and I thought he was declawed since he batted my fingers with soft toe beans. I realized though he still had his claws! Cats know when is the right times, and this sweetie was happy and intact :)

@deniseg812

Жыл бұрын

That's right. I swear my cat pets me back.

@KirstenMarie_MS3

Жыл бұрын

Depends on the cat. My rescue doesn't seem to understand that he has daggers on the ends of his paws. But he was not properly socialized as a kitten. And he refuses to leave the soft paws claw caps alone. So it's a bit of a work in progress. But no matter how many times I end up with claws in my back, I still refuse to even consider declawing. It absolutely kills me that it was once common place and we did it to past cats.

@fibotron85

Жыл бұрын

My car would just gently strike my face with her paw and kept the claws at bay. They def know. She never scratched me at any point. She was the best.

@bilbobaggins7527

Жыл бұрын

My cat Sarah, who passed away 10 years ago, used to slap my youngest when she was a toddler. When ever Sarah had enough of my daughter or my daughter got too rough, Sarah would just slap her...but no claws, ever!!! I missed Sarah so much after she was gone that I only just got 2 more cats earlier this year... and they showed me how much I missed having a cat. Our cats were rescued cats and the one hated being picked up, so my now 16 yr old daughter was concerned they would not be affectionate... I assured her that with love and time they would come around to wanting affection... now the one that hated being picked up, cannot get enough affection...he loves it...to the point he is constantly coming to one of us for some love and affection. I have never had a cat or a dog who has not loved affection. I have to say though, these two are a lot rougher when playing than Sarah was... I think because they are used to playing with each other whereas Sarah was my only cat at the time...and these two can really go at it with each other sometimes. LOL

@Milli2X

Жыл бұрын

Cats are smart and know when to use the claws and when to be gentle, love them and treat them right and you’ll have a furry friend for life

Wow I never even heard of declawing cats (I'm from The Netherlands). That's crazy really. I'm surprised that it's not banned in the US and Canada.

@ericabertagnoli5469

4 ай бұрын

It is now in recent years but prior it a basically up to the vet. I know most places in the world it’s banned.

@TheMonchesta

4 ай бұрын

Its, ban in the province of Quebec in Canada, not sure of the rest of Canada, I cut it instead and it really easy if you do it from the kitten

Wow, decloring a bit extreme. I never even heard of that. We do live in Australia 🇦🇺 so I'm super glad we are a country that doesn't allow this practice 😀 Thank you for your information. I appreciate it.

@ScubaStephen

4 ай бұрын

I don't think you meant to, but that's exactly how Australians would pronounce clawing. "Cloring" 😂😂😂

I'm from Denmark, one of the countries where it's illegal, and I was HORRIFIED when I found out what declawing was. It's horrible and I don't get how it's still still legal in many places. A simple way to put it? If you don't want to deal with an animal with claws, don't get an animal with claws.

@chestertrille

Жыл бұрын

Ditto - from DK as well and was terrified about the thought.

@christineglatts7092

Жыл бұрын

Yes it is horrible! I am such an advocate for this practice to be banned!

@MiniiCitrus

Жыл бұрын

To be fair, what I've found after discussing it with people that did it or were thinking about it is that so many have no clue exactly what it is, and even worse, their VETS do nothing to educate them! People think it's "just" like a permanent nail trim (which would still not be okay but I can kind of understand) and are sickened when they learn it's like cutting off the end of our own fingers. There's no excusing the ignorance because these cat owners should be researching this well in the first place (which is how I learned how terrible declawing is), but our vets need to do better also. I feel like a lot of the requests would stop right there if it was explained in a way people could comprehend.

@mc-lb9dk

Жыл бұрын

why not cut their legs altogether? How cruel and stupid it is to declaw cats. Never heard of it but in a land of waterboarding it sounds more or less normal

@MarySpain1958

Жыл бұрын

Sadly in USA some places it is illegal but different states have differnt laws. At some senior living apts they only allow cats IF declawed. Shameful and should not be allowed.

Sabot, my 14 y.o. MaineCoon, had his front claws removed sometime in his early life. I'm the fourth caregiver Sabot has had and I see every day the disabilities he's lived with. Fortunately, Sabot is very intelligent and has managed to improvise for the loss and has taught me enough of his language to better assist him. He cant climb a tree but he can jump like a tiger. He's a good boy and I love him! *Updated - 11/7/22 - Sabot died in his sleep this morning. He was two months shy of 15 years of age. He was very much loved.

@mlem6951

Жыл бұрын

People are so short-sighted. Hey let us declaw our cat so he don't scratches our stuff. Oh no, now he is so aggressive and/or pees everywhere and misbehaves or just don't moves at all, we need to give im away we can not longer stand this stupid cat. I'm so happy that he now has a great home >

@kristinestahl1526

Жыл бұрын

So glad Sabot found you to love & care for him. I still don’t understand declawing. That is maiming an animal for the sake of human callousness & selfishness.

@katsumiskytower8714

Жыл бұрын

mainecoons are such good cats! mines about 10 years old and he's so big!!! had him since birth :)

@annabaeee

Жыл бұрын

im so sorry to hear that :(( it always makes me incredibly sad and upset when animals' past owners have been abusive towards them. at least now he has an owner who genuinely loves and cares for him. you're an incredible human being for giving this cat a safe home and i hope you get to spend many more years with him!! much love ❤

@Blynat

Жыл бұрын

I have a cat that was declawed before I owned her, and she had managed to use here pads like finger tips and can open drawers and cabinets. She has adapted well but I would never do that to a cat my self and I would be fine with it being outlawed.

Yes **please** never declaw your cat! My cat was basically feral when first rescued and i have plenty of scars from her, BUT shes lived with me for years now and is super sweet! She hates getting them trimmed but at least she is whole 💓

Thank You! Back 25 years ago, my Vet just declawed the front paws. I picked him up, I was crying. I never did it again. I now clip or gently file. We make a relaxed experience. I’ve learned so much from you! Our new boy gets to experience what we learned.

About the declawing, I fought so hard to get my Cinna to not be declawed by my parents when I was in middle school. I highly suggest talking to your parents when they want to declaw your new kitten. I talked them out of it with good arguments and facts about how much it damages your cats. I’m a college graduate now and my kitten has gotten to enjoy his claws and no arthritis for years :)

@mrscruffles801

Жыл бұрын

This exactly why I hate parents. They don't listen to reason. They want everything done their way.

@ChrisAsh21

Жыл бұрын

@@mrscruffles801 OP said their parents DID listen. Sorry to hear your parents were awful :(

@mrscruffles801

Жыл бұрын

@@ChrisAsh21 Sorry I was in kind of a bad mood when I wrote that. They're not that bad.

@ChrisAsh21

Жыл бұрын

@@mrscruffles801 ah I see. Glad to hear that♡♡

@mrscruffles801

Жыл бұрын

@@ChrisAsh21 I can't stand people who think it's necessary to declaw or neuter. Animals deserve rights to all the bodily functions they come with.

Never Declaw Club Here. My oldest cat HATED having his claws clipped, but he would let them grow long enough they curled and we HAD to clip them. He would make the worst noises when we tried to clip them (even our neighbors came over one day because they thought we were abusing him). We tried the thundershirts and a claw clip bag, but he still was so difficult about it. Even our vet tried to show us the "right way" but after him and three vet techs held our kitty down and managed to clip ONE claw, the vet just said "I think he is a candidate for declawing." Absolutely NOT. I worked with our kitty. I started by massaging his paws. He fought for a bit and then relaxed after a few months. Then I started extending his claws during the massages. Again, it took months until he didn't fight it. Then I start clipping one nail during the paw massages. Then two and so on, again for months. After a year or two, he is now very good about getting his claws clipped. Cats take patience. If you don't have patience, then don't own a cat.

@Cernunnas

Жыл бұрын

Same here! I had a cat who absolutely did NOT like me clipping his claws and would fight tooth and nail (hah) when I tried. I did the same: expose him to me handling his claws very, very, veeeery slowly, doing just a tiny bit at a time. Then I started giving him treats while I'd handle his paws (once he didn't pull away immediately), and after maybe 3 or 4 months or so, I started clipping a claw or two every time. It worked really well and now he purrs as soon as I pick up the clippers, comes to me and starts rubbing against the clippers, although he's not even getting treats any more (it's been years!). And he was BAD!! I mean, he would even draw blood just to get away at first!!

@benjalucian1515

Жыл бұрын

What did you do in the months in the meantime when his claws were so long?

@kathystahler2040

Жыл бұрын

You need to find a new veterinarian,that vet sounds scary to take anything to! To suggest your cat was a candidate for declawing raises a warning sign to me! Glad to know you did not listen to him or her.

@kittysakuraba1656

Жыл бұрын

Might get some hate for this.. But under normal, healthy circumstances I agree on the "don't declaw your cat", the only time it's really okay in my opinion is when there's a medical necessity for it. An example being we had a cat who yanked one of his claws enough that it was poking into the toe beside it. He was an indoor-outdoor cat, we only had the claw removed that he essentially declawed himself... Or so we thought, I think he grew the claw back after a few months. Then another cat kept getting really nasty infections in two of her toes/claws to the point she was turning mean. I don't think she was even a year old before we decided to remove only the problem claws.. After those claws were removed (the others she still has), she reverted back to being a sweetheart. So under normal conditions, I agree, don't declaw the kitty. But if it's a medical necessity? Do what's necessary.

@justdev8965

Жыл бұрын

When a vet recommends declawing, their license should be taken down and have a lifetime ban on ever being a vet! Thaaaaaaat is a butcher, not a vet! That's why I have a very hard time believing that these "vets" give a shit about their patient! They don't. They only see dollar signs. That's a heartless human. How can she/he work as a vet is beyond me! And it makes me oh so very, very furious! Additionally, I strongly disagree on the patience thing! To go through that for 2 years is torture! Why did you put yourself through that, when with ANOTHER cat, you would not have to go through that! Your comment must at least state that "SOME cats require patience". Most do not! Most are alright and don't need the ludicrous, unfathomable stress that you put yourself through! When someone who doesn't have patience reads that, they will think, oh I can't get a cat, but that's not accurate at all. For that person can get along fine with most cats that are chill. But if you do meet one that isn't, yeah good luck, mission impossible!

My cat seems to enjoy having a jacket or sweater on 😂 But we also go for walks on the leash and if its cold out, he likes his jacket. He purrs when getting dressed and ready to go for a walk.

@leeatkin9925

4 ай бұрын

I use to have a cat that went for walks with me. I miss that time we spent together. My current cats just fall over and tell them they broke-e-did wen I put the harness on them. LOL

@chubssims1978

4 ай бұрын

Same have been harness training my cat since probably 2-3 months and he also loves his little jumper, looks a bit awkward cause he’s very fluffy

@misskitty7235

4 ай бұрын

I know dogs are different than cats but I had people tell me I shouldn’t dress the little fluff ball up but she loves a knitted jumper and when you take it off her in the morning (she sleeps in it) she will try and make you put it back I think we should automatically judge people

@user-et9cf3ws2v

3 ай бұрын

My cat is also harness trained. Tbf, we had it really easy as there was no flopping or refusing to walk in it lol. Straight away, she was ready to go out, but she was 10 weeks old, which probably made it easier. She also wears a jacket in winter. We’re Uk, but because of the humidity/constant dampness, it gets in your bones cold. We just got her a warmer one, and now she wants walkies all day 😂 She goes to the box where it’s kept and sniffs at it and meows, so I pick it up and she goes to the back door and waits to have it put on along with her harness. Where I live there’s a lot of indoor/outdoor cats, but you don’t see any of them in winter, so I know it’s too cold

@bunbunnybunbunbunnybae9587

2 ай бұрын

Cat by cat basis but id say yeah you can tell if they don't like something pretty quick.

My last adoption organization required adopters to sign a contract prior to taking ownership. As a lifetime cat owner, complying wasn't even a consideration, however there were two points that stood out to me. The first was that the cat was to be indoors-only. The second, and far more important in my eyes, was the cat should never be declawed. Again, neither of these points required any contemplation, but I was very pleased that this was emphasized nonetheless.

My friend had a cat that wouldn't let anyone touch him. When I visited I would greet him by name but never tried to touch him. I'll never forget the look on my friends face when she walked back into the room and he was letting me pet him. You definitely have to let the cat come to you in their own time. ❤️

@scottw6704

Жыл бұрын

I had the same experience with someone I dated - he had four cats and one of them refused to let anyone but the owner touch him, until I came along. I knew to sit very quietly and just watch - not to reach out and pet - and wait until their curiosity brought them over to me. When my date came back from the kitchen, his jaw dropped because Finley (the cat in question) was happily sitting in my lap and rubbing against my hand to get attention.

@insufferablethrashelitist9305

Жыл бұрын

Yep, true. Same here. Also offering your hand to them so they can sniff you out until they decide to trust you before trying to pet them. My friend's cat jumped into my lap and purred and their jaws dropped because that cat supposedly doesn't like anyone. I just knew how to 'talk' to him first.

@TheLiquidheat2643

Жыл бұрын

Yeah it's so funny how I go into homeowners houses and they tell me that my cat's not friendly they won't come up to anyone and I just look at them close my eyes and make a sound with my mouth and they come right up to me but I never ever move towards them I always let them control the situation it works 90% of the time

I trim my cats claws from time to time and when you first started talking about declawing I thought this was what you talked about. I panicked. Everyone has told me that trimming their claws isn't hurtful as long as you only trim a little (never close to "the quick"). But I now understand that declawing is something entirely different. Never heard of it before, it's illegal in my country. As it should be.

@redacted6447

Жыл бұрын

You’re going to hear a lot of confused people mixing up trimming with declawing so don’t pay anyone no mind. If your pet doesn’t explicitly show behavior regarding them getting hurt then don’t worry about it

@brandonkennedy4160

Жыл бұрын

Really wish they would make it illegal in America already! It’s terrible.

@ChinaSongsCollection

Жыл бұрын

I'm the same. I thought he was talking about trimming. Was wondering why trimming would hurt the cat. Declawing is evil. So horrible 😝

@kristibemus2110

Жыл бұрын

@@brandonkennedy4160 They are STARTING to. Not fast enough, but it's beginning.

@coastalhillbilly3419

Жыл бұрын

I only trimmed when they were kittens as they didn’t have control of retracting them but would never trim them now, what if the sneak out? Coyote bait.

7:24 I have to disagree about not yelling at your cat. If my cat is scratching my sofa I think it makes sense to yell at it and shoo it away. What am I supposed to do? Just let it scratch my sofa! Now - after lots of yelling - my cat never scratches my sofa whilst I'm there. He always waits until I've left the room!

My poor baby(17 years old) was declawed before we got her. It was very sad and she's only 5.6 pounds. She is the kindest little thing. She trusts me so much. Her name is Daisy but I call her my little 5-pound bag of potatoes. She currently lying on my bed, and more than 4 to 5 times a day she'll come up to me and just lay in my lap wanting attention and to be pet. I can't say no to her pretty much begging for attention. She likes to hang out in my room all day(I still live with my mom for now) she has a litter box, food, and water accessible to her in my bedroom in case she doesn't want to come out that day. I let her out of my room when I either go to my dad's or I go to school so that she can get some time to socialize with my other 2 cats. She's the newest addition to our family we rescued her in late December 2022. And she has been in my room for about 8 months. She loves hanging out with me even when I'm in the kitchen making dinner for myself. I will pet her but not give her any of my food because lots of the time I eat food that she can't eat because of her sensitie stomach. Lately, she's been having some problems neurological(that's what I think at least. I've been taking a class in my senior year of high school to get some college credits so I can become a veterinarian.) And I don't know how much longer she'll be with us. She is my little buddy. And i can't risk losing her. So I'm planning on getting a job at my local vet clinic so I can do 2 different things. A) so I can bring her to a vet that I can know and trust that my baby will be safe with and B) so I can afford to go to veterinary school after I get my general college education finished. I'm really hoping that my local vet can figure out what's wrong with her and we can help her. She is really old and in reality, we don't know how much longer she'll be with us. I'm hoping she has at least 3 more years left. I know it's a stretch but I want her i be there for me while I'm going through community college. But I also don't want her to suffer. If she passed away. I know shell be safe over the Rainbow Bridge with all of my other pets who have crossed over into the afterlife. I honestly don't know how this went from me talking about how my poor Daisy was declawed to me talking about her numbered days but I guess it was something I really needed to get off my chest. If you've made it this far into reading this, thank you for listening to a high school rant about their beloved elderly cat.

As a non-native English speaker, when I first saw the word "declaw", I thought it was just another way to say cutting nails. But as Jackson expains it later, and I googled it, and I was like WTF? Why would anyone do that to their cat?!

@joannebutcher860

Жыл бұрын

Cupman Shin* Declawing is not usually something we do in the UK, it seems to be an American idea. Crazy.

@alvaroakatico9188

Жыл бұрын

Brings in good money to a Veterinarian that is willing to do the procedure, especially in the USA. Disgusting 🤮

@solidstate9451

Жыл бұрын

Imagine you love your sofa more than your cat...

@Dragoon91786

Жыл бұрын

My family has been saying this for decades. It boggles my mind how selfish people can be. The moment the conversation becomes, "But then I…" you have put yourself before the pet. Given how much more power you have over them, that's unethical in the extreme. Likewise, cats scratch primarily to control the length/sharpness of their claws/nails. If they are clawing your furniture, then perhaps you haven't given them adequate protection.

We got our first cat about 6 years and I mentioned to my dear cat loving friend that I wanted to declaw my new kitten and she strongly suggested not to and sent me your way. I’m happy to say we now have 2 cats that we love dearly. I’m grateful for my cat loving friend for telling me about your channel. Thank you, it truly is about educating the public.

@hoodedraven1181

Жыл бұрын

I just want to say thank you for educating yourself and accepting to be told that declawing is wrong. Many people hate being told "hey, no, you're very wrong with that", it's great to see that there are still some people with common sense and that aren't overtaken by their own ego.

@gwynethorr7879

Жыл бұрын

Yay! This is great to hear :) thanks for being willing to listen!

@T-roc57

Жыл бұрын

They're defenseless without their front claws & they get very demoralized not having them.

@ArchernAce

Жыл бұрын

No declawing.

@EvanNeedsTherapy

Жыл бұрын

I plan to get a cat in college and my parents won’t let me have one if I don’t declaw them. I’m literally just not going to go home, I can’t do that to a cat

I was raised by a very angry father. I used to threaten my cat by yelling and chucking my slipper at her. I'm so sorry to her. Now I speak in a tone that's assertive but fair and II think she gets it. We developed other effective things too like picking her up and placing things back that tought her to never throw things off.

My cat actually loves going to vet lol She gets in her carrier and everything. The vet and the techs think it’s hilarious but she’s their favorite because she’s easy. She’s really smart so I think she understands even though it’s not fun they are trying to help.

@tara_27244

4 ай бұрын

My cat didn’t like the vet visit but no issue getting her into her carrier. She loves hers and sleeps in there sometimes. I think normalizing the carrier as one of their routine spaces helps.

7. :35 Don’t feed your cat milk 6. 1:25 Don’t skip vet visits 5. 2:50 Don’t dress your cat up 4. 4:10 Don’t force interactions 3. 6:30 Don’t punish your cat 2. 8:55. Don’t force your cat for content 1. 10:15. Don’t declaw your cat

@ThisIndio

Жыл бұрын

Is #0 don't f@&* with cats?

@MyNameIsCalledLikeMe

Жыл бұрын

@@ThisIndio f@&* around and find out

@crisalcantara7671

Жыл бұрын

I always hated when people declaw cats , i get it but i see it like this , what if the tables were turned and my cat told me he was gonnah cut of me weeny if he saw me naked again 😂😂😂

@leslieg.7885

Жыл бұрын

Thank You SO MUCH or this.

@brothersandsistersofvalhalla

Жыл бұрын

I wish he would have mentioned not giving your cats "vegan" diets. That's becoming an increasing problem these days. People thinking cats can switch their diets up like humans can. It's cruel and very harmful for a cat to be lacking a meat based diet.

I had a friend with a declawed cat (that they inherited from a family member), and he had all the declaw issues: refusal to use his litter box, frequent biting, and early arthritis in his paws. When he passed away in his mid-teens, my friend and their spouse wanted to get another cat... and the spouse was determined that the new cat would also be declawed, to save their young kids and their furniture. It was a campaign of sending them digital pamphlets and videos, and drawing correlations from research to their own previous cat's behaviours, but eventually they decided not to declaw. Three years later, their new cat never bites, swats without extending her claws (and only if provoked beyond reason), uses her litter box and scratching posts, and is frequently described by both as "the perfect cat." Declawing is never the answer!

@qataripekarsky

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for doing that for their new cat.

@joyfullydreaded1371

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!

@jamescheddar4896

Жыл бұрын

LOL my cat never scratches anything but his scratching post (they really like scratching the cardboard ones) but another cat snuck into my house and started scratching the couch one time

@sarahcline8488

Жыл бұрын

I can't believe people STILL declaw their cats. It's horrible and people that do that should be shot. If people do that, those people should not be allowed to have any animal

@Acetyl53

Жыл бұрын

Here in the US we still perform infant genital cutting. Is declawing any surprise?

MAN!! I had to put up signs all over the house to keep visitors from forced petting. Ava-Houdini only tolerates petting for about 5 seconds. Then she spins around and bites or scratches. Good site. We have been cat lovers for close to 50 years. All awesome. Ava-Houdini still freaks people out when we go for a walk in the park.

I could never declaw Beandip. What I found that worked (And I recommend this) when I'd see her scratching on leather furniture and stuff, I walked over, gently picked her up, and took her to her cat post. I micked the gesture of scratching the furniture. 6 years later, she's still using either her cat post or my wooden laundry basket. Of course she purrfurs the laundry basket but hey, still looks the same as when I got it

I remember almost 30 years ago our vet tried to convince my parents to have our cat de-clawed, my parents basically dropped the f-bomb on the vet and took our cat and walked out of his office. They started taking our animals to a new vet after that. My parents logic besides the whole cruelty issue was that our cat would have been left defenseless.

@wind-born2581

Жыл бұрын

Your parents are awesome.

@resourcedragon

Жыл бұрын

Your parents were right on the money!

@becky_1919

Жыл бұрын

I love your parents😻🥰

@casebased8391

Жыл бұрын

Some vets really are disgusting. They care about a quick buck over the well-being of an animal

@juttapopp1869

Жыл бұрын

Great parents!

I'm from Germany and I didn't even know that there are people declawing cats. People I know either straight up say "I value my belongings more, so I don't get a cat" or they search for solutions that don't mutilate their cats. It's mindblowing to me, that there are people who claim to love their pets and then go ahead and do something as cruel as this.

@matilda4833

Жыл бұрын

It's never been a thing in Sweden either. It's illegal here...

@fernandaazevedo3688

Жыл бұрын

Same here in Brazil. I didn't know declaying was a thing before watching english content about cats online. I was really shocked and outraged.

@rocketsurgeon2135

Жыл бұрын

Not so surprising, if there are veterinarians actively "marketing" declawing. Not only is it a way for you to learn about the possibility, but you're doing so from someone you trust to care for and do what's best for your furry friend. As to how a vet, any vet, could ever agree to the procedure, never mind casually "selling" it as a "solution" for a problem that almost certainly could be handled without painful surgery, is just unfathomable. If you have so little compassion for animals, how did you even end up in the veterinary profession? It just seems like such a betrayal. And trying to profit from it on top, that's just treason. Fortunately, where I live, you can't find a vet that would agree to the procedure, never mind trying to push it on you. It's a criminal offense and would lose them their license to practice veterinary medicine.

@natviolen4021

Жыл бұрын

I'm German/Danish and also learned about declawing cats from US content here. It's a horrific practice. I'm also wondering about that constant bathing. Cats normally don't need a bath.

@axureerheeid9136

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I also learned it was a thing from USA content!!! Never heard of it before from vets, they usually tell you to use pheromones or aluminum/plastic to deal with scratching over here. It blew my mind.

I cannot imagine de-clawing a poor kitty! Thank you for the video, poor Atticus will now have no more milk, but at least his poo will smell better :)

We have 4 cats, and my husband orders stuff and as soon as that box is open(no matter the size) they wrestle to get in it, and it doesn’t matter if they don’t fit in the box, cuz they really try hard to fit! One dug out all the crayons in our granddaughter’s pencil box so he could sit in it, he didn’t fit at all! They love the crinkle paper and the packing peanuts. And when a delivery truck pulls up,well it’s cats Christmas AGAIN,they are right in the window at the ready, cuz it must be a box for them!

I actually convinced my landlord to change their policies about requiring tenants to declaw their cats. They told me their policy when we were interviewing, and I told them about all the stuff I've seen on your show about what can happen when you declaw a cat. I also told them about everything I do to keep his nails trimmed, and how he hadn't scratched up anything in our old place. They allowed it, and I moved in without issues. I ended up having to move out, but then I moved back(long story). I brought it up and they said they no longer had that policy. It was a different person, and they actually hadn't even heard about the policy before.

@tmiicon2925

Жыл бұрын

Thats actually very awesome...thanks for sharing...I'm not some anti-declaw activist or anything but if you were able to affect a change that helps improve your community a real estate business no less) even that much to allow households the choice to be more accepting of their pets physiology and behaviors without radical alterations I'd say thats a win/win for all. Ultimately the animals well being is more valuable than any furniture or wall trimming anyway. As for the health and safety of other pets and living things who may have to encounter the clawed cat...well thats the responsibility of the pets keeper and the community's leaders to assess what steps are necessary imo.

@susansilver6715

Жыл бұрын

Great work! Spreading awareness, especially in a situation where you need a place to live, is amazing! Thank you!!!

@Nancy-hm9qh

Жыл бұрын

Get a Dr, vet letter saying you cannot declaw your cat, it's a therapy cat. DESANTIS suppose to make a law to stop this with homes you can't have animals. Not right. That's why so many ferals. Dogs too. God bless 🙌 🙏 all these strays. I tried to get animal control to help pick up pit bull that couldn't walk. Poor baby. I had to say I'll call media if you don't come, help this dog. He came. He dragged her with leash, I said that off her now. I picked her up, put her in truck, said this blanket goes with her. She was sweet. How people raise animals. Get tired of them, drop them off. 🙏🙏 for all.

@Nancy-hm9qh

Жыл бұрын

Happy ending

The rules if your lazy - 7. DONT FEED YOUR CAT MILK 0:35 (feed milk to the cat that google suggests) 6. Dont skip annual vet visits 1:22 5. Dont dress your cat 2:50 it may be uncomfortable yet maybe the cat ends ripping it 4. Dont force interactions 4:09 forcing interactions would irritate your cat so dont interact much unless they want to interact with you 3. Dont punish 6:30 Punishing would hurt your cat, maybe it'll run away.. 2.Dont do anything that your cat wouldn't like 8:58 This would make the cat uncomfortable/mad 1. Dont declaw your cat 10:20 And lastly. DONT ABUSE YOUR CAT! Edit: OMG thank you so much for 500 likes! Its awesome extra tip: Don't change furnitures because it'll mess up their routine and run away

@Catflowerpower

10 ай бұрын

thank you because, really..

@rosalietharp

10 ай бұрын

Thanks

@PrakritiSenpai

10 ай бұрын

What's 2nd point

@rosalietharp

10 ай бұрын

@@PrakritiSenpai oh yeah 😮😧😦😮😮😮😮

@onehappybee9712

10 ай бұрын

​@@PrakritiSenpaiDon't do anything that you cat wouldn't want for online content

Really fun and helpful information. Thank you. It opened my eyes to a couple of things that I need to change straight away. Happy New Year! To you and 😺your loved ones.😊💕

Thank you for informing cat owners of so many good things to do and not do for their pets. I especially think the cat declawing is one of the most important.

I like the expression you used "deknuckling" instead of declawing. A lot of people do not understand the process and pain it causes to cats and the long term effect. I also appreciate that you pointed out that a cat may turn to urinating outside the litter box and using biting instead of scratching after being declawed. None of my cats are declawed and I don't support declawing (deknuckeling). It is wrong.

@FlabbyTabby

Жыл бұрын

Better word, amputation. They're amputating the cat, for crappy reasons. That should be considered as intentional mutilation and torture and punishable with prison.

@peztopher7297

Жыл бұрын

I didn't know this before. But I wouldn't declaw a cat anyway.

@xxelisexx3491

Жыл бұрын

Exactly, literally like cutting someones finger at the first knuckle. Actually not like, it *is* cutting off their knuckle.

@HenryChinaski614

Жыл бұрын

It’s called amputation plain and simple. Imagine removing a child’s first knuckle joint on their hands for them biting their fingernails.

@katarinatibai8396

Жыл бұрын

@@FlabbyTabby 🎯💯 - Absolute right. It should be crime - animal abuse - It shouldbe illegal - we also don't go with children to the doctor to cut them fingertips up because they touch everything - 🥶🥶🥶🤯🤯🤯 - People like that who are obsessed with their stupid furniture and geth a cat makeme syc in the stomach. 😭😭😭

Thanks for addressing declawing. I’m immune compromised. I used nail caps when she was tiny, until she learned to control her claws. If she scratched me (the nail caps made this totally safe/painless) I gently put her down and ignored her for 2 min. Once she was 6 months old I didn’t need to use the caps anymore. I’ve never been scratched or had an infection. She’s 10.

@roxbuchanan6357

Жыл бұрын

I'm immunosuppressed, and I guess I've just been really lucky, because I can't remember the last time one of my cats deliberately scratched me. I mean, I'm sure they have...I just can't remember when it happened.

@barbarawhite1278

Жыл бұрын

love these affirmations of what works

@rocketsurgeon2135

Жыл бұрын

I love how my kitty adapts his use of claws to what I'm wearing. If he's walking on naked flesh, claws are fully retracted and you'll, at most, feel the tips of the claws against your skin. With a thin t-shirt or something, he'll extend his claws just a teensy bit, enough to grip the fabric, but not the skin underneath. Thicker cloth, and he'll extend his claws a bit more so he's got good grip, and when I put on my thick bathrobe, he loves it, because he knows he can climb up and down my body and arms and all sorts of crazy stuff. This isn't something that we trained, but rather something he picked up from, I guess, my yelps and complaints when he accidentally extended his claws too much. It's kind of the same with feeding him treats. He'd rather lose grip and have a treat drop from his mouth, than risk biting my hand or fingers. So I can have a treat between thumb and forefinger and he'll take it from me oh so carefully.

@barbarawhite1278

Жыл бұрын

@@rocketsurgeon2135 aww that story warms my heart.

@rocketsurgeon2135

Жыл бұрын

@@barbarawhite1278 I love the little guy, he can be a bit much at times, but he's always my little guy. 😻😻😻

Hi Jackson , I have listened to the section about not punishing your cat with a water bottle . You make some valid points. Can you provide a video of some healthier alternative methods, solutions to help your cat to stop unwanted behaviours like scratching on couch or climbing areas you dont want them to go . Im thinking perhaps a safe & healthy scent spray that deters them ? Or do you have other suggestions you can offer . Thank you !

My two cats kept clawing at our beautiful carpet in the hall. I placed a scratching post there, and they are enjoying that more than when it was in it's former spot!

My cat taught me everything about himself. Everytime I did something he didn't like, he gently pushed my hand away with his paw and gave me grumpy look😂

@serinadelmar6012

10 ай бұрын

That is so cute! ❤

@feliciaqueen8742

10 ай бұрын

That's Soo cute :)

@zacharytripp2548

10 ай бұрын

Exactly. Irespect my cats and listen to their way of communicating.

@lisar3944

10 ай бұрын

Hey - but you LISTENED. So many people don't, then wonder why their cat gets aggressive :/

@chickadee317

10 ай бұрын

I had a shaky childhood and I got my cat in my early 30s and honestly, he taught me everything I know about boundaries. They're so confident about asserting themselves I admire it greatly.

My cat is hilariously confused about overstimulation. She begs for pets, gets overstimulated and runs away, only to turn around after five steps and come back begging for more 😹 It's a vicious, hilarious cycle.

@Ashpolt

Жыл бұрын

I'm catsitting for my partner's cat at the moment and she's exactly the same! She's always like "Attention me! No, not like that! Wait why did you stop??"

@alderaancrumbs6260

Жыл бұрын

We can relate!

@julianabrito7982

Жыл бұрын

I have one just like that 🤣

@JessicaAhearnTarot11

Жыл бұрын

My cat does the same thing he will come up to me nudge me with his head to get me to pet him and he rubs against me and then he will walk away and I let him walk away but then he comes right back and he does this 3 to 4 times in a row.

@littlelilac2805

Жыл бұрын

You probably hitting the wrong spot, try their neck most cats loves it

There's these little silicone claw covers you can buy called Soft Paws. You just put them on in each claw on the front and they can scratch without doing damage. It's kinda like stick on nails

I am so sorry that you are going thru this very painful time with Caroline. You will make the right decision regardless. I admire you so much for not making a hasty decision as so many people do with their furr babies. You, your wife, Caroline will be in my prayers. As well as all Caroline’s medical team.

The squirt bottle thing backfired with my cats in a totally different way: they liked it. They realized it was like a little shower, a perfect way to jump start grooming. So, if I pulled out the water bottle, it would trigger the scratching so they'd get the squirts they wanted! 😹🍀

@StompMom5

Жыл бұрын

Lol.... I tried it years ago with the fake Christmas tree. I never actually sprayed them, only near them but found out they actually liked it😂😂. Nothing actually worked with that tree including Oranges and orange peels they cuddled up to. So we lost the tree and settled for hanging all of our tree ornaments throughout the living room where the tree used to be. We're happy with that

@macdadivali4862

Жыл бұрын

Same

@piperbird7193

Жыл бұрын

Mine loved water and would get right into the shower with me. We tried the bottle when he was young, but he liked it. He used to jump up on the table and start to yowl to tell on himself in the hopes to get sprayed. 🙄 I miss that little goofball so much.

@wrexvincent2192

Жыл бұрын

I had a cat that would 'nurse' from a squirty bottle. Made misting ferns interesting

@novemberecho3807

Жыл бұрын

@@wrexvincent2192 now that is hilarious🤣😂

I’m actually super impressed and proud of myself for not doing any of these, my cats repay me with love, trust and throw up on my carpet, truly a blessing

@cattymajiv

6 ай бұрын

It's the EASIEST thing in the world to clip cats' claws once you learn how! It only takes 1 minute to do all 10 claws.

@Elizabeth-yg2mg

6 ай бұрын

The throw up is a sacred emanation. Thank you for being good to your kitties!

@hondahirny

6 ай бұрын

Ahh cat vomit. A substance of the gods 😂

@nairobiyussef

6 ай бұрын

It doesn't matter where they are made. It depends on artisans and quality inspection. My family and I have bought 2

@UglyBrownGirlDiary

6 ай бұрын

Screaming😂

Theyre living things not toys for our entertainment. I agree with this ☺️thank you for spreading awareness amd doing what you do

I've never heard of declawing a cat. At first I thought it meant to cut the top of the claw but never thought of actually removing the whole claw. Thats just evil and should be illegal.

Imma add Number 8: Don't expect them to use a filthy litterbox! I am cleaning it 2-3 times every day, I knew people that just left them for days and then got mad at the cat for not wanting to go into it anymore ...

@coltonsmith3724

Жыл бұрын

Thats excessive

@bravmiki

Жыл бұрын

I second this!!!

@geeliei

Жыл бұрын

@@cringlepingle maybe some but not all. Any chance that my one can get he will sneak into my room and pee on certain things of mine with a completely clean box 😡he's very vindictive at times and the cat deterrent doesn't work on him. Only saying his name sternly gets him to stop doing what he's doing. Idrc what the guy says in the video but discipline works on all animals. You don't do it you'll have a mean cat or dog.

@Vampr1c

Жыл бұрын

I'm going to add to this, over time even with excessive cleaning the whole box will get contaminated (especially with absorbing or clumping litters) so it's important to replace the litter completely at least once a week. It's relatively expensive because some cats are picky but how can you put a price on a loved one?

@albertog7245

Жыл бұрын

@@coltonsmith3724 no it's not. Every time I go to relieve myself I always check the litter box for feces and urine clumps; just as you wouldn't want to spot your shit in the toilet 2 hours later. Besides they have to step in there. Want them spreading stepped on poop into your house?

I didn’t know what declawing is so asked my vet here in the UK she said I can do it but it’s a two part process - first I’ll de knuckle your left hand then your right. And smiled. She then explained properly what it actually is. Anyone who wants their kitty declawed should be declawed first

@alternative1999

Жыл бұрын

NB: I've had some responses saying this mutilation was Chinese, not Japanese. If this is true I do apologize to Japanese descendants for misinformation. I was trying to think of a Human analogy to the cruel declawing practise. There are other forms of cruel, unnecessary and painful mutilation of mainly female children, but as this page is about cats I chose this analogy. My apologies if I have got the country wrong. My defence is I was myself a child and didn't even know China and Japan were separate Countries as to me their writing looked similar, and the tonal Language sounded similar. The only difference obvious to me was that the people looked very different. I hope my point is nevertheless understood. If anyone remembers or knows of the Japanese tactic of foot-binding Human girls, this is more abusive. In Japan women with small feet were seen as attractive to men. Consequently parents of girls bound their feet tightly restricting their growth, in the hope they would find a husband from a good (eg. wealthy) family. These girls grew into adults in constant pain, and barely able to walk. I am unsure of the details but know it occurred. Just maybe someone of Japanese lineage or knowledge could explain further. I haven't even done any web search. I remember learning about it many times as a child. I am a Westerner. I just wondered what a good comparison would be. Also there is the generic known practice of tearing fingernails off while a person is conscious being used as a form of torture. All I'm trying to do is reinforce the point. The point being that there is a relevant reason why this practice of declawing domestic cats is banned in so many Countries. It is highly abusive, ineffective in its purpose, and should lead to both the owner and the vet being banned from owning or treating cats.

@dominikabazyca8732

Жыл бұрын

@@alternative1999 you are confusing Japan with China... But there are many other ways women's bodies have been mutilated and are to this day subjected to.

@PhoenyxAshe

Жыл бұрын

@@alternative1999 That was China, and it did a bit more than just restrict the growth - it actually distorted the growth and shape of the foot, to the point that when China actually banned the practice, it was only enforced with younger women... I believe younger girls. (It's been a while.) After a certain age, the foot shape has been so mangled that the bindings were actually needed to maintain even the limited mobility they had - removing them would cause incredible pain and, from the photographs I've seen of adult women's feet once unbound, might not have sufficient natural support to allow them to stand unaided. The movie "Inn of the Sixth Happiness" did take a lot of liberties with the real life of Gladys Aylward, the scene with with her as the Foot Inspector, and the shock of having the old grandmother start to unbind her own feet as an example, is pretty spot on with the behaviors of the many at the time. And, to get this back on topic, I think Aylward's response at to one of the men who would "only have them rebound" after she left is about the same as I would do with a person wanting their cat de-clawed: "You do it, not a woman(vet). You listen to her scream."

@bonclymew5069

Жыл бұрын

@@alternative1999 You have the wrong country. It’s China, not Japan who had the foot binding starting in the 10th century until the communists took over in 1949. It’s because of male erotic fascination that started in the upper classes. It limited the mobility of women and kept them subordinate to men.

@ruthb7605

Жыл бұрын

Declawing is generally illegal in the UK, something I'm glad about, but it can be done in exceptional circumstances. The tale I heard was of a woman who had to go into a home leaving behind two elderly (high teens) cats. Her and the cats had been dedicated to each other, she was pining in the home, they were pining in the shelter. The home would allow the cats there, but only if it could be guaranteed that they would not claw another resident or staff member. The shelter and vet agreed to approach the RCVS (Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons) with the situation and the president gave permission for the cats to be declawed allowing them to be reunited with their owner at least for as long s the three of them had left. I'm not sure how long ago that was, may be there are alternative now, it isn't some thing I really look into as I've never needed or wanted to.

Hey man, I just got my kitten. She's so shy! I names her simba she's white with black delmatine dots all over her! She's unique! Ur videos are really helping me, I was starting to think she doesn't like me but after watching ur videos I gained some knowledge! It's a massive change from a dog but hey I got attacked and would probably be afraid of living with one. But hey me and Shimba got eachtoher

Genuine question, Im about to get 2 kittens and i dont want to declaw them and talking to a vet they said there was a new method that doesnt remove the knuckle. They laser the nail bed preventing the growth of the nail. Its much more exspensive but they get to keep the knuckle. Do you think it would still be destructive to the mental health of my kittens? and should i just go along with trying to keep them scratching the post we bought?

@StarlitOblivion

4 ай бұрын

I am far from a cat expert (just owned my first two cats this year), but since this has gone unanswered for the past month, I would like to try to offer my thoughts on this. Even though your vet says that this process is more safe (and it very well may be - I'm not a vet and I haven't read up on this nor studied it), many of the issues that the video talked about would still occur. The cats would still feel defenseless without their claws and would be far more prone to biting, and it could still affect their ability to interact with their environment in a natural way (using their claws to catch themselves from a fall, relieving stress on a scratching post, protecting themselves or communicating with each other, etc.). In the long run, I just don't believe that it would be worth it for you or your cats - not just because I still see it as physically damaging, but also because I think it would be mentally damaging as well to have their claws taken away. Beyond this, I will say that I have not been able to spend much time "training" my cats or working on their behaviors, but I give the space when they don't want to be touched, and I put scratch posts and mats in locations that they frequently try to scratch. This alone has made it so I rarely deal with poor scratching behaviors and most of them are my own fault (I pet them too much or I wasn't attentive to them and playing with them enough). A lot of mischievous behaviors can also be avoided if your cat(s) are getting enough engaging stimulation from play and a fun environment. TL;dr: I think that any removal of claws would be harmful (mentally and physically), regardless of whether it is deemed "safer" or not. Cheers and best of luck mate!

@mrstogie912

2 ай бұрын

Nah, leave the claws. It would be the same as taking your eyes or hands away from you. Good cat parents know that their claws are essential to their well being. Also, if you're a good cat parent, and I mean, actually a good cat parent (not just because YOU think you are), it'll show in the cats behavior.

@nejifan456754

Ай бұрын

Just trim the claws for christ sake. 🙄

@mrstogie912

28 күн бұрын

Just don't get cats if you need to declaw them, period. I have a sweet 3 year old Tabby maincoon cat, and she knows what she's supposed to and not supposed to scratch, and she's got about 8 different kinds of scratching posts throughout the house, so she can use whichever her heart desires. Taking claws from cats is kinda like taking fingers off of humans.

@mrstogie912

28 күн бұрын

Oooops, didn't realize I had already commented. 😅

For anyone confused about #1, Declawing is AMPUTATION -- imagine if someone amputated all your fingers at the first joint...

@therabbithat

Жыл бұрын

Disagree. Cats deal really well with amputation. I've observed amputations, (STOP READING here if under 18 or untreated PTSD): the vet doesn't just pull on the leg until it tears off.

@kellycowley3535

Жыл бұрын

@@therabbithat People might 'deal really well' with amputation as well but that doesn't mean we should be chopping hands off of people left right and center because 'they might ruin my couch' or 'they'll tear down the wallpaper'.

@imamountainheadtoo

Жыл бұрын

@@therabbithat Dude, no. One of my cats is a tripod (NOT declawed), we had to have 1 of his entire rear legs amputated to due to an injury. He's coping well 3 years later with only 3 legs, but it is absolutely still a disability and I see him struggle every day as a tripod. Declawing IS amputation, just not in the same way that say, having an injured leg amputated by the vet would be. Declawing is dangerous, harmful, and debilitating, and should NEVER, EVER be done to a cat. Period.

@cupcake_imposter4653

Жыл бұрын

I maintain anyone who declaws their cat should also have all their first knuckles removed and given no accommodation for it as difficulties arise from it

@yaoguai8459

Жыл бұрын

Imagine if someone removed your sexual organs. I truly don't understand folks who are firmly against declawing but turn a blind eye to sterilization.

Great advice. Long ago, I had a tortoiseshell named Joker. She was definitely particular about petting. She would make a little sound that meant stop when she'd had enough. One time, a friend of a friend came over and she was allowing the petting. Then, she made her noise. I warned him to stop petting her or she would nip his hand. He ignored me and she nipped him. Then he complained that my cat bit him.

@melodyclark4347

Жыл бұрын

Well he was a doof. 🙄

@lori6037

Жыл бұрын

He should have listened to you.

@douglasgriffiths3534

Жыл бұрын

You warned him. He didn't listen. He got what he deserved. (Jan Griffiths).

@nunab3321

Жыл бұрын

sounds like your pets knew something about that friend of a friend😂

@cathyheiney2667

Жыл бұрын

I bet your cat was just beautiful! 😍

I just recently adopted a cat and follow a lot of your tips. One of the biggest things of getting the family on board was being very transparent that she was not going to be declawed period, which we all agreed to. Along with the shelter had a requirement in the paperwork that you cannot declaw any cat adopted from them. I think thankfully more and more word is getting around about how terrible declawing is

I only put a jacket on my cat when we are going outside in winter!!!! not for being cute but to keep her warm 🫤

There should also be a Number 8: Do NOT feed your cat vegan food. They require meat to thrive, and you should also avoid any pet food that lists a grain/plant as the first ingredient (the ingredient listed first is present in greater volume than the others). So, if the first ingredient listed is wheat or corn, it's trash food. Make sure you are giving your furbabies the nutrients they need to live long, healthy lives XD.

@cynthiakeller5954

Жыл бұрын

That cannot be stressed enough. Cats by nature are true carnivores. They NEED animal protein to stay healthy, prosper and live long.

@melodymoon.288

Жыл бұрын

Vegan here. I get asked this by all who knows me and have cats. Have I turned them into vegans. Er, no. I'm a responsible cat mum. They get their pouches, as well as steamed fish even though only one eats it, cooked chicken. Tuna, ham, chicken, beef and turkey pieces. They are obligated carnivores and need taurine from the meat. I just won't cook them rabbit again. It stinks.

@edwigcarol4888

Жыл бұрын

Yes indeed they get then diabetes and cancer. Learning physiology, i understand now: their liver synthesize their glucose themselves. Eating glucose is for them poison. (In fact for humans glucose in excess is also deleterious. Our liver produces it very very easily) Cats are carnivores means "Keto diet" strictly. Too many people are cat-incompetent...

@themagnificentmanbeard

Жыл бұрын

@@melodymoon.288 I'll agree, sometimes people assume the worst about vegans. I used to work at an emergency animal hospital and practically all of us were vegans (including me at the time), but we still had meat-based food in the hospital for the animals. The only reason I stopped being a vegan was because of convenience issues (I was night shift and none of the places I could get lunch at 3:00AM sold vegan foods, nor did I have a full kitchen at the time in order to do meal prep). I just recently moved into a place with a full kitchen (finally!), so now I can begin transitioning back to a vegan diet. Which is good because I just turned 40, my weight is on the rise, and I desperately need to return to a healthy lifestyle XD.

@cynthiakeller5954

Жыл бұрын

@@melodymoon.288 TY!

I had a cat, that the previous owner threw and kicked whenever he felt like it, and she was so fearfull that it took me almost 7 months to get her to let go of the past and relax. She was so afraid of everything and everyone, it really broke my heart. I had her for almost 5 years, before she died of old age, she just fell asleep one night in my arms and never woke up again. I miss my little Rosie T_T

@bobh.6108

Жыл бұрын

God I hate people like that. I would have been tempted to Throw and kick the owner, and see how they liked it. We have nothing but rescue Kitties and I suspect that ms Fiona had a male who treated her unwell. She was not comfortable with me for a long time, and she doesn't like to be picked up by me, but will absolute drape over the Spouse. Though to be honest, when we first brought her home, she did sink her teeth into the Spouses thumb. I told her, put her down she is getting the scared kitty look, and the Spouse kept holding her. That was 6 years ago. She has never bitten either one of us since.

@DigitalJeremy

Жыл бұрын

While I'm sad for her history, she clearly found the right human for the latter half of her life :)

@Eowyn126

Жыл бұрын

This is gonna make me cry. It sounds like youre a great cat parent and she really trusted you 💙💙

@nobukokoyama1503

Жыл бұрын

Your story made me cry. Your cat was blessed for finding her home with you!

@pamvanallen3919

Жыл бұрын

I don't know what happened to my Tasha in the first three years of her life before I adopted her from a rescue. She is always frightened and hides from everyone but me. It took nine years for her to cuddle on the couch with me. She still runs and hides when I make a sudden move or she hears a noise. I'm sure she has PTSD.

So relieved ! I am a pretty good cat parent :). But, the “forced” kisses don’t count 🤭 and great reminder for vet visits. Thank you

I didn't even know what declawing was, I thought it was the trimming of nails which I'm preparing myself to do with my cat 😅 I'm shocked about declawing, I can't even believe it's a thing 😐

#8: do not “let” your cat experience one heat, one sexual encounter, or one litter before spay/neuter. Speuter early; vets can do them at a few weeks of age these days. Your cat will be healthier and happier for it. #9: if your cat has kittens, do not give them away as soon as they’re weaned. Wait until they are at least 8 weeks, preferably 12, before separating/rehoming them. There are things kittens learn from mom between weaning and 3 months that will make everyone’s life together happier and healthier. This Includes things like litter box training, using scratching posts, etc. #10: get your cat fully vaccinated. Follow through with boosters as needed. Even if they’re going to be “indoor only”, they can and will escape, even if only for short periods. It only takes one interaction with a sick cat to give yours a deadly disease.

@sbffsbrarbrr

Жыл бұрын

Never heard that term....speuter. So funny but saves you from having to remember which is which 😄.

@benbraceletspurple9108

Жыл бұрын

Male cats I'd disagree. Like with humans male cats need full physical development or they won't truly be male cats.

@virginiarogers9391

Жыл бұрын

​@@benbraceletspurple9108 a neutered male cat is 100% still a male cat. and im not sure how feline sexual development would be comparable to human sexual development at all

@ayadiefair

Жыл бұрын

Speutering too early actually can stunt the animals growth due to the lack of hormones. First heat is advised but make sure that she isn't allowed outside or around unfixed males before spaying so at least her body gets that added dose of hormones. Males are a grey area. Opt for vasectomy vs full castration. But yes! Speuter your pets!

@mjc42701

Жыл бұрын

@@benbraceletspurple9108 Not true.

My old lady was deemed very antisocial and prone to aggression. She trusts us so much she never scratches and bites us unless by accident (she shakes her paws real quick to retract her claws as if apologizing), we respect her boundaries and learnt to read her facial expressions and movements that tell us she doesn't want to interact, so she doesn't feel like showing her boundaries no more. Love that little old cuddlebug

@izzyjones7108

9 ай бұрын

❤ it isn't rocket science. Just pay attention to them. And they are extremely expressive. From their ears..tail, face. (^ & I don't mean this for you, sounds like you know what's up).

@0Jenna7

9 ай бұрын

I'm glad she found a loving home in her golden years.

@traceyrhodes5088

9 ай бұрын

I have an 8 year old MC mix that was abused for the first 10 months of his life, so when I rescued him he sprayed everywhere and bit and scratched and was just so sad to watch. I watched his reactions to people and things and adjusted my behavior not his and we have the best most loving relationship ever. No spraying,no biting,no scratches he’s wonderful and is my best friend.

@imhungry2387

9 ай бұрын

Is your old lady your mom? Your wife all you said was old lady. I just assumed that your wife

@maywu4947

8 ай бұрын

​@@traceyrhodes5088😊

Dont throw away tuna juice from the can. Cats are crazy about it because of the taste receptors (like us with Umami)

Honestly I feel like she wouldn’t even be the same if i declawed her she likes to grab at my fingers with her claws and pull my hand to her mouth she never hurts me and when she wants something to scratch I’ll give her a scratching post. I decided to take her in and she is a blessing to me everyday and I hope that I can give her a good and happy life. Thanks for helping me understand her better

The shelter where I got my current cat actually had a thing as part of the adoption agreement that said I'm not allowed to declaw the cat. I would never do it anyhow, but I'm glad they are spreading awareness.

@chokopii

Жыл бұрын

same, the rescue i got my cat from asks your opinion on declawing first, and then they say in the agreement that you are not allowed to under any circumstances declaw ur cat. the rescue my bf got his cats from is the same.

@lisanadinebaker5179

Жыл бұрын

I have been an independent rescuer for about 20 years, specializing in cats that need a little extra TLC due to trauma, medical or behavior issues. All but one of the "behavior" (litter issues or aggression) cases I was asked to work with had been declawed, and the last one had an untreated medical condition. I have crossed horns with many groups over the years, because I have always stipulated that my cats are adopted under a "no declaw" contract. When potential adopters bring up their expensive furniture, I point out that each cat is a one of a kind, unique work of art made by a higher power. And YOU think you can improve on it?

@NatYourAverageNerd

Жыл бұрын

Same here with my local cat shelter! They have pamphlets and regularly inform people when adopting a cat why to NEVER consider declawing, and even though the main shelter runners aren't technically allowed not to adopt out a cat to a specific family or person based on declawing, they find creative ways to convince those people either not to adopt RIGHT NOW, or that the cat(s) they want have X, Y, Z thing to know about that could "possibly" be a thing later on. I wish we could officially ban it from our state, though.

@jeffm9770

Жыл бұрын

Same with the shelter where we adopted our second cat

@pamelamanning99

Жыл бұрын

I met a woman who shared with me how she acquired a cat from a shelter, signed an agreement that she wouldn't get her declawed, then immediately had the cat declawed. She seemed to be looking for validation. I recoiled and politely ended the conversation. Arrrgghhh!

I had an ingrown toenail removed and some of my nail had to be cut too, the top of my toe hurt so bad anytime that exposed part was touched. I can't even begin to imagine what it's like for a cat who is declawed. Losing a part of one nail on one foot drove me nuts, I can't even imagine what it would be like for all of them to be gone. If you wouldn't want it done to you, dont do it to your pets.

@chemistrykrang8065

Жыл бұрын

It's worse than that. Declawing is amputation of the first joint of each toe. It's not like removing somebody's fingernails (which would be bad enough!) it's literally like cutting off each finger at the first knuckle.

@FlabbyTabby

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, that exposed skin is raw and sensitive. Best to cover with some kind of soothing bandage and cream.

@strider_hiryu850

Жыл бұрын

i had my ingrown toenails removed months ago and cannot relate. it was a bit of a process the first couple weeks. but they're basically completely fine now. maybe you just had a bad surgeon?

@JBenny2010

Жыл бұрын

@@chemistrykrang8065 , 😢…..horrible.

@kdtfiles1

Жыл бұрын

there is a huge difference between removal of an ingrown toenail and declawing, I have ingrowns pulled all the time. Ingrown tonails cut the nail, maybe a little skin, but the joint/bone are left intact.... Declawing means cutting off the entire joint. It would be like cutting off the entire toe at the knuckle just to remove the ingrown toenail... it doesn't grow back. Imagine cutting off the end joint of all your fingers and toes, then be expected to return to a completely active life right away. Cats need to dig in a litter box, imagine digging in gritty cat litter with raw nubs at the end of each finger... or be expected to walk, run, jump, climb with open and raw nubs for toes... in no way are the two situations compareable.

Just got my kitty the other day. The scratching is good! It let me know when he was making biscuits or wanted to get down. Unless the goal is to have a completely captive cat...

I agree with everything on this video. Big thumbs up! I can't believe that declawing could possibly be legal anywhere!!! I'm from Denmark and here it is illegal. Not that we are anywhere good to all animals yet.

We adopted a cat that was abandoned. Since she had to live "wild", she'd learned to use her claws and bites at full strength. When adopted, she has adjusted to love bites and using the "approved" areas for her claws. She learned within 1-2 months! During that time, we had NO furniture or wall damage, just a cat who was learning her limits.

@cynnabean2797

Жыл бұрын

I have a cat that was feral like this. He he had huge biting problem, rended me real good a few times too. But I refused to give up and he's just this little love loaf that only does those love bites on the finger tips but makes no real contact. Though if he does get over stimulated he will do the "I'm going to bite you motion" but then runs off and looks like he feels guilty . We don't deserve these precious little animals 🥹

@maryprather6232

Жыл бұрын

Lucky for you. We got our kitten at 4mos. He was prob feral. He isn’t very affectionate and scratched my chairs, his scratching pads, everything gets the claw. I don’t know what to do with him. We tired covering furniture, propping pillows around them, draping blankets, it doesn’t matter as soon as one tiny part is exposed he goes to town. Any suggestions?

@thanasis-_-

Жыл бұрын

How?

@b.d.walters9402

Жыл бұрын

I DO clip noses, and swat butts...just like I would my human kids. I refuse to let any cat rule my roost. I have a new guy who was outside for a time, but seems to have been someone's house cat at one time. After about 7 months he's done really well in adapting to my life style and expectations. He still yowls to go outside at 6 am...but I'm hoping winter will solve that problem.

@leaphymoon9881

Жыл бұрын

@@b.d.walters9402 imagine thinking loving and taking care of an animal the right way is it "ruling" your world.

After our cat of 17 years died we adopted one that had been declawed, all four feet. The only other thing the shelter could tell us was that she was found in a box and she was covered in fleas. I ask her often how it all came about but she's not talking. Doing our best to give her the best life.

@l.salisbury1253

Жыл бұрын

Don't think I need to tell you this but NEVER let that cat outside!! She has NO means of defense!

@sandarahcatmom9897

Жыл бұрын

All four feet? Incredible. That vet should be ashamed. Wow.

@pizzyb2595

Жыл бұрын

@@sandarahcatmom9897 And the guilty owners who did this to the poor kitty.

@barbarathenailpusher

Жыл бұрын

I too have adopted a brother and sister 5 yrs ago who both has there paws declawed all 4...Felt real bad for them and made them part of the family.

Thanks for that. Just found your channel and look forward to foraging through your content. Btw - About scratching posts - we have quite a tall one, which I think is more attractive for our cats, who like to really reach up and scratch. They don’t scratch the furniture but do have a bit of a go at the carpet. I have a feeling that shorter scratching posts go ignored.

My kitten thought she found a wonderful scratching post on my sofa and I immediately said No Lottie not there, picked her up and put her paws on her scratching post, gently pressed her nails onto it and showed her how it's done😂and that's where she does it now. Did that twice. They're super smart... Learn very quickly.. Just remain consistent.

Something that I have noticed works really well with cats and scratching behavior is this: When they scratch the couch, immediately remove them from said furniture and place them right on the scratching post. That is what we did consistently with my Sassy when she was a kitten and she hasn't scratched a piece of furniture in over 10 years.

@wendyzamora166

Жыл бұрын

That sounds intuitive but I had actually never thought about that lol. Thanks!

@mirella7563

Жыл бұрын

Works especially Good if you give them Their Favorite treat wenn they scratched on the Right Place

@naylasmith

Жыл бұрын

I do a similar thing and it works quite well: I say “no” in a certain (calm) tone of voice and then I go over to the scratching post and scratch it with my own nails. Usually when they hear that sound they’ll come over and scratch too, and I’ll praise them. Our furniture is only slightly scratched and we have 6!

@MobileAura

Жыл бұрын

Actually before even finding this video what I did was I put the scratchy pop sticky tape on all of the areas where she would scratch and I got her two really nice top-of-the-line scratching post and she hasn’t scratched the nine problem areas she would scratch ever since and now she only scratches on her scratching post. Just whenever you Sierra scratch something put sticky tape on it and soon she won’t have any places to scratch anymore and eventually she won’t even try.

@verbenastars

Жыл бұрын

Sadly, it depends on the cat. I trained my first two cats in this way and it worked great. But my next cat either couldn't ever get it or was simply more entitled than my first two. I tried the yuk sprays and everything. I even tried covering my furniture in foil. Literally nothing worked. It was awful. Eventually, I just had to keep the door to the living room closed at all times and she just wasn't allowed in there.

Being honest, about 30 years ago with my first pair of cats,I had them declawed per our rental agreement. Only afterward did I learn what it actually meant. Although they are long passed (living into their late teens), I've felt deeply guilty ever since.

@susanmathis3660

Жыл бұрын

I too had my first cat declared because I did not know what it actually was. It has been over 25 years and several cats ago but I still feel guilt over depriving him of his claws. And yes he was a biter until the day her passed.

@blaynegreiner9365

Жыл бұрын

@Lil Bleu They said it was about 30 years ago and many people still don't know what it entails. Holding people 30 years ago to current standards is pretty ridiculous. Declawing was sadly very common and a requirement some people placed to bring a cat into a rental. Chances are they did not know they were requiring someone to mutilate their fur babies.

@TheDawnofVanlife

Жыл бұрын

@@blaynegreiner9365 Even now, many people don’t know how cruel declawing is.

@hinachan70

Жыл бұрын

I know there's cruel people who would blame you for being ignorant and if you ever come across them, give those folks the middle finger. Shit happens, you didn't know back then but what's important is that you know *now*. You're aware of the mistake and while you can't change the past, you just move on with your future. My mom tossed some neighborhood cat to her next door neighbor's dogs in their backyard (the cat thankfully got away) when she was a kid. All because of cartoons and how they show cats being clever and shit. That was over 40 yrs ago, but while she's more educated that it was a dumb kid move, she now has her own flamepoint kitty and spoils the fuck out of him. Most people change, errrr some grow and learn.

@HiddenStr3ngth

Жыл бұрын

@@blaynegreiner9365 That's why anyone with a brain will 1st check what a procedure is before they put someone through it. I suppose a lot of people don't do that even when they go to a hospital for something.

I carefully trim just the sharp tip of the claws but I don't really see my cat trying to scratch anything. I only trim her claws cause she likes to climb on me and it's pretty painful

This is the first video from you that I have watched. I am going to subscribe because, I believe, that you have given some useful tips. My sister and I live in a house, and we are considering getting ,the two of us, a cat. We, probably, will be getting a female. We don’t want the cat to scratch up our leather furniture. Would buying one of those scratch pole things be helpful? We really need know! Thanks and peace to you.

“Three pets and I’m out.” Perfectly describes my cat. He always wants to be in the same room, especially if two people are talking, but definitely not a lap cat.

@ScottKornfeld

Жыл бұрын

I must have missed that part if the video but one of my two cats has exactly that disposition. She only occasionally wants pets and three is usually the limit.

@davelindstrom6005

Жыл бұрын

@This & That With Delana Taylor - That's life in the WWKK (the Wonderful World of KittyKatt)

@troylazarus4102

Жыл бұрын

Mine will immediately jump up in your lap but doesn't like to be held at all.

@Genaeve

Жыл бұрын

Omg Our cats want constant affection! Belly rubs, are their favorites.

@fubukifangirl

Жыл бұрын

My old cat was constantly trying to get in my lap and often at the most inconvenient times. And more than once I woke up to her gnawing on my earlobe and purring loudly.

I was at the vet with my own fur baby and was in the waiting room and I heard a lady that had just brought in 2 adopted cats and was in with the vet. She told the vet she wanted to have them declawed and I was pleased to hear the vet tell her all the things about declawing and she was really trying to discourage the owner from doing this from infection to additional behavioral issues. I couldn't help but cringe listening to the process she was explaining and the high chance of infection due to the cat box. I have had cats all of my life and I fundamentally disagree with declawing. DON'T GET A CAT! Cats are meant to have their claws...they serve a purpose for them. What if the cat gets out of the house and gets in a fight with another animal? They NEED those to defend themselves. I just don't understand the thought process.🙀

@WyomingWindy

Жыл бұрын

EXACTLY what turned me against it as a kid!!! Then having known people over decades of my life who had declared their cats, I saw behaviors that seemed just 'off' somehow. AND, I have watched those cats scratch with their hind feet just because cats like to scratch!!!!

@ericajamieson2811

Жыл бұрын

FACTS! and if they do get outside ok they can't scratch but they also can't climb a tree to get away either I would imagine anyway. I mean they might make a couple branches but they'd easily fall.

@WyomingWindy

Жыл бұрын

@@ericajamieson2811 No!!. They Can't climb a tree. And if it's another cat they are trying to get away from, they are out if luck. Is a disgusting practice.

@MrSmallpoxSatan

Жыл бұрын

Amen!

@SarahGKing

Жыл бұрын

Declawing a cat and circumcising an infant boy should be completely illegal.

Hallelujah!!! A person who really understands cats. I have been preaching these issues for years. Thankfully, in my country, we are not allowed to declaw.

I had a cat who wore clothes as a medical necessity. She had tumors all over her body that were very itchy. She wore a shirt to keep her from licking/scratching them raw. She wasnt a huge fan, but she also didnt seem to mind. She also got weekly baths with medicated shampoo to help with the itching. She hated it, but it kept her from scratching for a week or more. The most i can put on my other cat is a bandana, which i occasionally do for holidays. I tried putting her in other clothing once, poor baby hated it, so we never did it again.

When I worked for a vet, he would hand out a pamphlet called "you can't declaw with love" One side of the paper had the medical issues with declawing, on the other side the psychological issues that occur! Thank you for stressing this! I ccan't believe that it's still legal in the states, hopefully we can ban this barbaric practice!

@pierresauce8307

Жыл бұрын

@Xianne027

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! That's a vet with heart, soul and integrity.

@markmybirds3695

Жыл бұрын

How is it any worse than spaying a cat?!?

@pierresauce8307

Жыл бұрын

@@markmybirds3695 Which sounds worse to you - a vasectomy, or cutting off all of your fingertips at the knuckle? Spaying and neutering prevents overpopulation, vs amputating the things a cat uses all day every day just to avoid trimming their claws.

@everettlwilliamsii3740

Жыл бұрын

Then, if your cat escapes from the protected environment, there will be much less ability to defend itself. If at all possible, your cat should be an indoor-only animal. It is much less likely to acquire diseases that may or may not be curable, and will not be exposed to predators such as owls, dogs, coyotes(even in the city), possums, skunks, hawks, kids who are malicious, and all the things that can happen when a cat crosses the street. If they have been spayed or neutered, they are less likely to roam. Also, if they are indoors, they won't be killing and eating your songbirds. When I was a kid back in the dark ages, we had a cat that killed on average one or more birds per day. I did my best to discourage it, but wasn't very successful.

I can't believe people "declaw" their cats and think it's ok 😢 thank you for making that point no. 1

@LukasBulevicius

9 ай бұрын

I'm 36y old and it's the first time I heard about this... O.o

@Jasonmakesvideo

9 ай бұрын

We adopted a declawed Maine coon who had an abusive owner and it saddens me seeing him struggle. He still, after almost 5 years of our love hell bite out blue. He is a good boy thought. I wonder if we could get him prosthetic claws or a little kitty Freddy Kruger glove so he can stand a chance against our newest little kitten who is always in hunter mode

@nyxfrosti__

9 ай бұрын

my two cats were declawed by my parents choice, im just a kid and wasnt born when they did, but we can’t anymore

@DivineBearFalcon

9 ай бұрын

Just had my cats 1 year vet visit and 3rd vaccination, he is a rescue cat from a shelter, the first couple of weeks after we brought him home from the shelter he scratched us quite a bit, but we would never think of declawing him. He is the most sweet and lovely boy after 2-3 weeks, declawing is illegal here in the vast majority of the EU except for if done on purely medical grounds. Well done to NY and Maryland for banning the practice. When I just looked it up I thought the claws grew back over time, I did not realise the full horror of cutting of the bone,tendons , ligaments and nerves there ....no way in any shape or form are they doing that to my boy.

@communisticus191

9 ай бұрын

@@DivineBearFalcon its worth noting the claws actually do sometimes "grow back", but if they do its internally (so completely useless) and makes basically everything the cat does with that paw extremely painful

So happy I found this channel---thank you--by the way, my two feral cats that chose me love the cat beds I got from your site and the vitamin B and the stress relief and their kickers covered in your catnip...re-seasoned regularly. You really do help cats and their people...much cat mojo!

I made the mistake once when I was younger to declaw my cat and they botched it and she had a claw growing through her pads I felt horrible and will NEVER do that again

Thank you for the “don’t force your cat for content” rule. I am so sick of what people do to cats and other animals for the internet. Truly the most horrific abuse I have seen has been done for that reason. I’ve had to argue with people why abuse is not okay and I’m constantly met with “I don’t care” “It’s cute” “It’s funny” and it just makes me so sad.

@sbffsbrarbrr

Жыл бұрын

Yes, and then you see these pictures on "stupid animals" videos or something similar. There is only one stupid animal in those situations and it's usually not the four legged one! Makes me more furious than sad, but that as well.

@iiraspberrycupcakeii1547

Жыл бұрын

@@sbffsbrarbrr EXACTLY

@iiraspberrycupcakeii1547

Жыл бұрын

@@verreal unfortunately blocking them doesn’t remove them from your feed, just from commenting on your channel. The only way to stop seeing them is the “don’t recommend channel” feature, I do this after reporting them.

@Firedeath25

Жыл бұрын

It's so frustrating... it's made me shy away from all of pet youtube (outside of a few select channels) because I feel like I always end up on a "cute" abusive video

@CatsPajamas23

Жыл бұрын

I'd agree; please give some examples. I've never actually seen this.

I love how this was behavior mixed in with veterinary practice. As a vet tech this makes me very happy to see. When clients come in asking about declawing I always frame it as amputation, but mutilation is also a good word to use. And then I go and talk about how that procedure connects with their behaviour down the road. Much love and support for all that you do ♥ ♥ ♥

@deniseg812

Жыл бұрын

@God is not real the tips

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Homeless, four kitten to grown two babies, you advice is priceless, we have home for them soon. I work hard enough. Princess lily bell, mama Heather, and the Lil. Ones nightshade and my Lil buddy moonstone. I only Waterspray when I open the back hatch for their box or laundry, ect. Your words are correct 100% Thanks bro... I will love my kittens and let them be the Lil guys they are❤