My vet refuses to declaw. If someone asks about declawing, she explains why it's a very bad idea. If they insist, she tells them to go elsewhere. She'd rather lose the business than declaw a cat.

@transplantman2287

2 жыл бұрын

That is an EXCELLENT vet.

@StrawberryNinjaNibbles

2 жыл бұрын

Good! She chose the right profession it seems

@Angarato86

2 жыл бұрын

@@fuzzypumpkin7743 what could possibly be a good reason to amputate a cat's claws?

@jeanettediss6640

2 жыл бұрын

Good she is obviously a good vet

@cherylmcnutt9905

2 жыл бұрын

I like her! She’s my kind of vet!

"having a cat in your house is like having a toddler who can reach the ceiling." truer words have never been spoken.

@joannestark3023

2 жыл бұрын

Amen. Keeping them off kitchen counters when they freakin love climbing is an interesting struggle.

@annguglielmino8989

2 жыл бұрын

Oh man ain't that the truth. I have a long,lean black cat who literally tries to touch the ceiling. Time to work on the cat shelves...

@TheCelticTrio

2 жыл бұрын

True words

@theresashay2088

2 жыл бұрын

Lol 😆 that mad me lol for real

@WhyYoutubeWhy

2 жыл бұрын

I once was a toddler who wanted to reach the ceilling... My mom and my forehead found that it wasn,t a good idea to have access to get up to the ceilling lol

I adopted a senior cat who showed clear signs of severe abuse and had been previously declawed. I was warned that he would be cold (he had been bounced from home to home for years), but he clung to me from day one and became my best friend. He had bad arthritis from the declawing, but he was still active, gentle, and loving despite it all. He passed in 2020, and I hope that he's sharpening his claws, chewing on crinkly plastic, and getting endless belly pats wherever he is.

@yote333

Жыл бұрын

You're amazing for keeping him safe and happy in his last few years. 💓

@familylifescienceeducation5227

Жыл бұрын

Wow. This was so touching. Thank God you made the final portion of his life enjoyable. 🎉❤

@statistical-cats-sophia

Жыл бұрын

Oh my god this almost made me cry...so glad you were there for him 😭

@lovestar_715

Жыл бұрын

He's for sure in Heaven, may his soul rest in peace.

@collinrasmussen5630

Жыл бұрын

I had a similar story with one of my cats, pepper was a super sweet kitty. Once she caught me a bird and proudly woke me up my bringing it right on the bed. How she caught it with no claws is beyond me.

When I decided to get two kittens, my mom was opposed to the idea of me installing several shelves for them to walk on and buying a lot of toys. She was like: "Okay, but you don't wanna buy _too_ many toys for them or install too many shelves and cat trees. Remember that it's your house, not theirs." I was honestly too dumbfounded to speak. That's like saying: "I wanna get a dog, but not walk too much, because it doesn't fit in my routine." It's not a luxury for them, it's basic needs 😂 From the moment you get a pet, it's _our_ house, not _mine._

@cassiehosh1677

Жыл бұрын

it's like having a baby and someone saying "just don't change their diapers too much, or else you'll spend lots of money on that" like???? insane

@queenaprilandhergentlemens6557

Жыл бұрын

Never tie a can to a cat's tail. It culd kill it. No joke

@sakurafalls2468

Жыл бұрын

@@cassiehosh1677 "I don't have the money to buy a nursery either. Can't the baby just sleep on the couch?" XD

@sakurafalls2468

Жыл бұрын

@@queenaprilandhergentlemens6557 Thanks, I really wasn't going to though lmao

@marymoynihan3193

Жыл бұрын

We mere humans are their slaves lol and I'm more than happy to pander any needs x

My cat watched this with me and I felt like I was in couples therapy

@cheapyweepy5651

2 жыл бұрын

😂😂

@TheRealPreettyy

2 жыл бұрын

😂😂

@Kittybarcode

2 жыл бұрын

Lol

@alexisb534

2 жыл бұрын

Same

@claudiamcghin3419

2 жыл бұрын

Right?!

I have to admit, many years ago I was too slow when it came to cleaning my cat's litter. Then I adopted a cat who was pretty smart. If her litter needed cleaning, she would drag one of my favourite shirts over to her litterbox and covered the box with my shirt. Every time she did this, when I saw what the condition of the box was, I apologized to the cat and cleaned it right away. Eventually, I kept on top of the situation and she didn't have to cover the box with my shirt. It only took a little while to train me.

@strawberryseal1851

2 жыл бұрын

lol good thing your cat new how to train a human!

@chelseagrooms-perez2316

2 жыл бұрын

Cats are so ridiculously good at training people 🤣

@sarawhite9338

2 жыл бұрын

When I moved in with my boyfriend, I had 2 cats, he had 1 & his disabled mom that lived with him had 1. Their girl kitties wouldn't let my girl, Snickers, down the hall to the litter boxes, so she peed on our bed, several times. We finally got the message & have had a litter box in our bedroom since just for her (all 4 use it now, she doesn't mind). We cleaned the bed really well & no pee issues since. We also got her checked out by the vet who said she was healthy & she needed a litter box in the bedroom (bf didn't want one in our bedroom, I didn't care, I've had a litter box either in my bedroom or attached bathroom since I got her, it's no biggie to me). All kitties are fixed & indoor only too. They are all good at training us & they're freaking adorable, especially Snickers. She's still skittish & stays in the bedroom a lot, we're working on getting her out more, we have the cat calming plug in things throughout the apt, they help some. Her sisters can be catholes though. She's fine with her brother (my other kitty I brought up here).

@kaydenteel8868

2 жыл бұрын

My cats get so mad at me when I clean therr litter😂 my little European tabby will be mad at me for about an hour then cuddle with me again lmao

@bendakstarkiller3407

Жыл бұрын

Lol my cat decided he didn’t like the litter box and used the sandpit outside. I tried switching out a couple new ones different brands and I could never persuade him to use it so I ended up just giving up and leaving him to use the sandpit.

I rescued 2 Siamese that were front-paw declawed. One had phantom pain the rest of her life. The other would lose her balance and fall. NEVER DECLAW CATS!

@deniseg812

Жыл бұрын

should be outlawed.

@outtathepantry

Жыл бұрын

It's so awful, I adopted a cat who was front declawed and the absolute fear she has when I get anywhere near any of her paws.she hasn't shown any signs of pain or balance issues thankfully but it still sucks

@debbielough7754

Жыл бұрын

Speaking from a country where you can get a 20k fine, or be jailed for declawing a cat (and a vet can be struck off), it dumbfounds me that it's still legal in any developed country.

@pmarcum7146

Жыл бұрын

I, too, have 2 Siamese that are front-paw declawed by previous "family". I feel so sorry for them, and wonder what special care should be provided to cats in this sad situation. I try to give them the best life possible, but wonder if there are things that I should be aware of to make their lives more comfortable. (For example, it scares me every time they jump from the top of a table -- I fear that they are hurting their paws. )

@karendalsadik7119

9 ай бұрын

@pmarceum thanks for the examples. Poor beauties. You gave them love snd4ever home.

One of the worst stories I've heard of declawing was of a wild cat. Someone had a pet bobcat or lynx, had it defanged and declawed, and once it became too much of a problem they released it into the wild. It was found starving by hikers and was rescued by a sanctuary.

@svnflwxer

5 ай бұрын

some people are just cruel

@indigoeyes100

5 ай бұрын

OMG that's horrific

@2im36

4 ай бұрын

DEFANGED???

@randomsquisheesparkles794

4 ай бұрын

Another horrifying thing to add when is from a recent conversation I had with someone who wanted a pet cougar. When I brought up that it could still maul them, even if strictly trained, they said they would just do this to it. I hope that person never gets a pet.

@nogames8982

3 ай бұрын

Wow, those people were idiots on so many different levels.

We found a our senior kitty declawed at the shelter and I felt really bad for him! We actually ended up adopting him and he has WAY more problems than our other cats! Just his overall confidence is different than our clawed cats! I am BEGGING all the people out there to STOP declawing cats! They are beautiful beings that deserve our respect!

@Doesntmatter20

2 жыл бұрын

Why on earth would people declaw the cats???? Woooo cruel ! Even though my cats destroy things and furniture from time to time: I would never do it

@MYNAMEizCLARENCE

2 жыл бұрын

Declawing should be illegal everywhere. If you don’t want cats to scratch stuff then DONT own a cat! That’s like “de-teething” a dog, because you don’t want it to bite or chew stuff. They’re animals, that’s just what they do.

@cynthiagonzalez658

2 жыл бұрын

I just clip the tips off my cat's claws because she occasionally scratches on her own face at the eye corner. When I see that she's scratched herself, I clip.

@ShadoeLandman

2 жыл бұрын

Where I live, 90% of landlords don't allow cats at all, and all the rest require declawing. It's either declaw, abandon your cat, or be homeless. Not everyone can afford to own a home. Even if you rent, you pay more for the joy of having a pet. Hundreds in un-refundable pet deposits and usually extra rent.

@deewesthill4705

2 жыл бұрын

@@ShadoeLandman Where do you live? Cat lovers might like to know so that they can be forewarned not to move there. I've been a renter, home owner, and then landlady. I've got lots of my own cats and even have allowed one renter to keep a dog. When housing is in high demand, the landlords can call the shots. So their anti-pet attitudes will prevail. Yet in general, people are more messy and destructive to rented property than animals.

"I'm not here to shame you. If that was your story in the past, that's okay, but please don't let that be your story in the future." Was very profound and I will now quote this for everything

@daytonabeachUSA

Жыл бұрын

Every houseplants is toxic to cats

@CulTheDustySimp

Жыл бұрын

this quote reminds me of myself in the past quite a bit. I have trichotillomania and pulled out my cats’ whiskers until we got a second one. the first one “didn’t care” as much as the second one. our second kitty was truly traumatized from it. I stopped immediately once I noticed how much it bothered him, and sometimes now I will cry thinking about how I did such a cruel thing to them. he didn’t trust me for a few years after that. but slowly, I built up his trust again. and now we are inseparable and I am so grateful. he sleeps in my arms, begs me to pick him up to hold him for 5 minutes, cries outside the bathroom door, sleeps on my lap when I’m at my desk, etc etc. I love him very much and I’m sure he loves me too. he actually LOVES his whiskers being pet! definitely learn from the past and do better in the future.

@Find-Your-Bliss-

Жыл бұрын

He is such a deep and loving guy.

@heatherkershner2167

Жыл бұрын

@Rolling Withthepunches lblbbblllb

@spartygirl121

Жыл бұрын

Reminds me of "when you know better, you do better." You did your best at that time. Now you know better.

My cat was a stray that came into my life already de clawed. I get so angry when he will flinch, stiffen his front leg in pain. I actually know a person who lost 4 fingers at the first knuckle on one hand in an accident. That was 8 years ago and he still has shooting pains. I know my cat does too. Its cruel.

@myopinion8530

Жыл бұрын

😪I feel so sorry for your cat .

@FRANKIIFRANKI

Жыл бұрын

That's awful someone would declaw a cat then put them outside to fend for themselves without their claws for protection. People can be so horrendous, animals are superior to people, I have always said this.

I dont have any of these problems with my rescue. I adopted a beautiful Tuxedo female, 3yrs old. She had been tortured and terrified by 2 kids to the point of being frightened by everything, plastic grocery bags, foil, loud nosies and strangers walking by my apartment. Shes now 5 and I've been working with her for 2 yrs! Shes made wonderful progress im happy to say‼️ Zivia is the name she came with which means, "Light of God" in Hebrew....Zivia has been such a gift and blessing in my life and I in hers. Zivia never has meowed before, I'm sure she lost her voice from those cruel kids. I'm so happy to say, she meowed today 11/4/23 for the very first time‼️♥️♥️🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛ Im so excited by this happiness and joy I had to share about it‼️

@mimiagain

5 ай бұрын

I'm so happy for you and for her! Thank you for taking the time with her. Cats need love, too. Some people just do not understand pets in general. They are not a toy for children. It took almost 5 years for my cat, Stella, to be on my lap alone. She bonded to the cat we had at the time, who was 10 when she was just a couple of months old. She was always wherever he was. He passed in June and now we have a kitten for her to play with. It's a slow road, but I know she will be happier with company when I go out rather than being alone. Thanks for sharing your good news!

My mother adopted a cat a few years ago and was going to have him declawed. I tried desperately to talk her out of it; explaining what it would do to him, begging, pleading, condemning, all to no avail. When the day drew near and every effort had failed, I resorted to sending her shockingly graphic photos with an article written by a veterinarian, condemning the practice. That finally got through to her, thanks be to God! She's since gone into long term care and he's my cat now. Such a beautiful, sweet and comical boy, I hate to think how close he came to a barbaric mutilation that would likely have ruined his amazing personality. I'm so glad I was able to help spare him!

@WillowLynneEvans

2 жыл бұрын

Thank You for saving him!

@jazmin0511

2 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad that you were able to change your mothers mind and saving your baby

@carolynraley4047

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for caring so much to save kitty from declawing!

@Jack_Callcott_AU

2 жыл бұрын

Declawing is so cruel, you are the conscientious moral hero!

@ForbiddenChocolate

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you all for your kind words. As I type this, he's curled up beside me with a paw on my belly...after giving me a good kneading lol. I love this sweet boy!

in sweden it is illegal declawing cats. if a veterinarian does this to a cat, he / she risks losing his / her license, and the owner of the cat risks a fine for even asking to do such a thing. the cat can also be taken from the owner and placed with someone else. and the owner can get an animal ban for the rest of his life

@destinychild4659

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, this whole thing is so strange to me. I honestly can't understand how vet can do this and still get work after that.

@helenahandkart1857

2 жыл бұрын

This is good. Same in Australia.

@irimac1806

2 жыл бұрын

thats what i want from my country germany! I mean its banned but you dont get fined for it or banned from having pets ._.

@deru1792

2 жыл бұрын

oh I didn't know this, that's great!

@gaia_quest2704

2 жыл бұрын

That's what we need here in the U.S., but I fear that's just my wishful thinking.

Right now my cat is in my arms, purring. I think I'm doing something right... never owed a cat before so these videos are extremely helpful! 🥰

@jeronica5148

Жыл бұрын

Same here. Found her stranded in a drain. It's day 3 and feel a little skeptical but we shall see

@kkitty44

Жыл бұрын

you're so lucky! my cat doesn't stay in my arms, nor purrs in my arms. he finally does purr when he's being pet, and lately he's been coming nearby to get some love so maybe that's just him getting older. he's just barely 2 now. still a young little guy. he acts like a teenager

@hallievanoutryve3109

Жыл бұрын

@@jeronica5148 thank you for saving the kitty! The fact that you are proactively trying to learn how to care for your new house mate, is really awesome!

@hallievanoutryve3109

Жыл бұрын

Holy macaroni! I knew declawing was bad, but didn’t know how bad. 😢

@bhavikasatghare8803

Жыл бұрын

You're one of the lucky ones!

To add to the Basecamp idea - if you live in Tornado Alley, if you can make the cat's Basecamp the same room or location where you would go for safety, or adjacent to that location, it can go a long way towards getting your cats to safety quickly and easily! I keep my cats' carriers there, and often when there are storms or the sirens go off, the cats are already there by the time I get there! Has saved me peace of mind so many times not worrying if they're hiding under the bed or behind furniture.

@m0zarts-animation

Жыл бұрын

That’s such a smart idea! I’m interested in getting a cat but making sure I can quickly get it in its carrier in case of an emergency (wildfires in my case) is one thing I’m worried about

@CraftescapeTX

Жыл бұрын

@@m0zarts-animation In my case I'm lucky that the middle of our house happens to be my bedroom closet. When I first got my 2 cats (today happens to be our 12-year adoptiversary!!), I made them a bed, litter area and brought all of their toys that came with them into the closet as their "safe space" and made sure the closet door stayed open so they could start exploring the house slowly with the bedroom and still get to their safe space when they got scared or nervous. We slowly transitioned the litter and toys outside the closet door and, for the litter, to a better location once they had full run of the house. Carriers that have an easy-open top make nice beds where they can feel safe in the beginning too. It gives them a place to "hide" where you know you can have them ready to get to safety without a struggle! Good luck with your new kitty once you get it!

@jennifermuir5750

Жыл бұрын

EXCELLENT!👍👍🥳🎊

@Robin-of2jt

Жыл бұрын

that's genius! must save so much worry, especially if the sirens go off when you're out of the house and can't get back to them and get them safe first.

@tonipapillon9556

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this! Living in MN we get a bit of everything, tornadoes, severe straight winds, have evacuated in the past for fire, etc. I've thought about this but you connected the dots on how to get it done!

Declawing is not a mistake. It's abuse, plain and simple. Declawing limits a cat's ability to climb, defend themselves/fight, hunt, and as you pointed out above, use the litter box properly or even walk comfortably. People who declaw their cats and know these issues exist beforehand, are self-centered and think of the animal as nothing more than a toy for their entertainment.

@camelopardalis84

2 жыл бұрын

I haven't watched the video yet, but if Jackson really refers to declawing as a "mistake", especially if he refers to it as one even in cases where the (prospective) owner knows before making the decision to declaw that it is extremely harmful, he might be doing so to not alienate viewers who really should watch his videos. The kinds of people who'd even consider declawing a cat. But in my opinion such careful language alienates other viewers like you.

@m_d1905

2 жыл бұрын

In many places it used to be part of a kitten package vet visit to include neutering/spaying. Many owners honestly didn't know. It more avaliable knowledge now, but there are some that don't know. I'm not sure what the laws are in my state for sure. I know the city I live in a cat must have a license and cannot be allowed to run free. There is no problem in the city with feral cats. There is a catch neuter release problem to help reduce the feral population.

@_lil_lil

2 жыл бұрын

@@camelopardalis84 people are stupid. So yes, if you're not very smart when it comes to cats, it is a mistake one could make. I mean, think about it this way, we used to take out tonsils for no reason when it turns out that they're actually beneficial to our immunity, and should only do so when there's a medical necessity. (Same with circumcision imho, but that is not a conversation some people are ready to have).

@iwales6507

2 жыл бұрын

THIS🙏🙏

@Iera_Thaumaturgy

2 жыл бұрын

I didn’t even know that existed, damn that’s sad it happens

My brother has had cats for years, but never really had plants. He recently picked up gardening, and his kitties follow him into the yard, so I sent him the toxic plants video. He answered the same day, "I was gonna try some of those. Thank you!" Cat daddy potentially saved 5 kitties with his knowledge sharing 🙂

@Aubz47

2 жыл бұрын

Cat dad and gardener? Is your brother by chance single? 🙃😂

@madethistocomment727

2 жыл бұрын

@@Aubz47 he is not; sorry 😆

@Aubz47

2 жыл бұрын

@@madethistocomment727 haha it was worth a shot! Congratulations to his significant other😂

@kendallstark4302

2 жыл бұрын

I love this comment thread!

@Kristinapedia

2 жыл бұрын

I can't have plants because I don't water them and they die. LOL. My son got me a mini cactus for my birthday. Thank goodness because I just watered it three days ago... after not watering it for two months! lmao!

“Having a cat is like having a toddler who can reach the ceiling.” 😂 I almost peed my pants, Jackson… just freaking HYSTERICAL… still laughing 😂 What a gift you are 🎉

Little Story: I’m working yesterday night at a club called Rodeo (I’m a bouncer). This cat comes onto the patio and everyone being drunk or loving cats is trying to put her. She didn’t let them and out of all people came straight to me. I tried to leave, not really being the cat person that I thought I was. So for about a hour she kept following me and I accepted her. I called a friend to come pick her up for me and I would get her after I got off. I gave him my card and said get food and a collar. So we stayed up until 5 this morning laying and playing on the couch. Went to sleep for a hour waiting until my local Walmart opened. Then as soon as it opened I got all “cat necessities” after watching some of your videos. So jokingly I named her “Rodeo” but she responds well to it. She has already gotten along with my dogs and I’m putting up posters soon to try to find her home. Kinda hoping nobody claims her because she has a loving home here…. But I guess I have to do the right thing.

@glockdookie5231

Жыл бұрын

Looks like you got yourself a cat bud

@elainecobb4175

Жыл бұрын

The Kitten picked YOU! You need to keep the Kitten.

@sakurafalls2468

Жыл бұрын

It's nice to know that she has a home with you, but putting posters up is the right thing to do. I would be a crying mess if my cat went missing and the person who found him decided not to take action. But again: if no one claims her, then I'm super happy that you guys have each other :)

@kristinebailey6554

Жыл бұрын

@@elainecobb4175 Yes, she may have run away from a bad situation! I know one that ran because the family had small kids and they tortured that kitten. She booked and I would have too.

@gigibeal

Жыл бұрын

this is so sweet!! as a spiritual person i also believe that in instances like this, those cats r ur mini guardians or angels finding u, there to teach u a lesson or enrich ur life or whatever else, and it's so amazing to hear how much effort you put into Rodeo, even if she might not stay at ur home for long

It’s crazy that some housing establishments require cats to be declawed for residents to be able to have them as pets. I find this absolutely terrible and inhumane

@lauralahaye7699

2 жыл бұрын

How is that even legal? where do you live?

@jceabuca1

2 жыл бұрын

@@lauralahaye7699 northeast Ohio!! I was absolutely blown away when I read it on a friends lease contract.

@cuterobots1733

2 жыл бұрын

My old lease said you had to have your cat declawed it was horrible :(

@girlp960

2 жыл бұрын

@@lauralahaye7699 mississippi. i have 2 cats and they arent declawed, my mom convinced them to let our cats stay.

@shiver222

2 жыл бұрын

I live in Omaha and when first moving here encountered several apartments requiring declaw. Needless to say, I found other another place to live. But these are big property management companies and I'm certain their declaw requirement j has resulted in thousands upon thousands of mutilated cats over the years.

"Declawing" should be called what it is - amputation. It should be illegal everywhere.

@Jack_Callcott_AU

2 жыл бұрын

It is illegal in some countries.

@sammygirl6910

2 жыл бұрын

@@Jack_Callcott_AU As it should be.

@Diamekod

2 жыл бұрын

It's illegal in nearly every highly developed country - whole eu, Australia, Japan, etc. US still behind as, with many things

@nicoinformatics

2 жыл бұрын

@@Diamekod Declawing is illegal in most states in the US afaik.

@christinefilas9392

2 жыл бұрын

Humans are stupid talking monkeys.

When I was a kid, we had a set of brothers from birth until they died at 17 or so. They were handled by everyone, including us little kids, from birth and were the most laid-back, friendly cats I ever had. We were not allowed to mishandle them (parents taught us how to treat them), but they were so comfortable with us, we could walk around with them draped over our shoulders like a stole. They loved being held and pet, but they were rugged indoor/outdoor cats. Slept inside ebery night. Came and went freely during the day. Hunted various critters around our large property on the edge of town. Went to the neighbor lady's house every afternoon for a snack. Always came back around the house right before the school bus dropped us off in the afternoon. They were so great.

When I read about declawing and I imagined how it would feel not being able to scratch an itch. Cats need claws for grooming as well. It would make your pet miserable and yes it should be illegal.

The food bit is so true. When my cat was about 8 years old she got kidney issues. The vet was like "this is so bad we should put her to sleep" but I refused and only bought special food for her for those issues. She is going to be 16 in february ❤

@sylviekins

2 жыл бұрын

Great news and so true, our cats are so amazing and precious and loved family members❤️

@queenmiiyoung1603

2 жыл бұрын

Your cat is very lucky to have you ❤

@lastupenda3049

2 жыл бұрын

I had a similar issue with my boy. I had been feeding him what I thought was a good quality food, but it was basically garbage. My boy was around the same age when he started having kidney issues and getting persistent hairballs. We slowly started changing his diet to Prey Model and he was better for a long time. But some of the damage the junky food did never really went away. He left us a few months ago in August at 12 💔. I credit the food change with keeping him here for so long. Never long enough, but I’m glad to have gotten those years. Never feeding cats that junk again. Know what’s in the food you give your cats, people!

@sylviekins

2 жыл бұрын

@@lastupenda3049 I am sorry for the loss of your lovely boy, and so glad he had all those lovely years with you. There is so much to learn, isn’t there? I never realised how much I would love my cats- they are my family ❤️

@samhain1894

2 жыл бұрын

I hope you changed to another vet 😵‍💫

I think if you know what declawing really is and you still want to do it, don't own a cat. Period. Get a fish or something. Also, I learned the very hard way on not taking my kitty to the vet soon enough when he started to act subtly different. Great tips Jackson!!!

@gulfmarine8857

2 жыл бұрын

When I think of declawing I think of some loan shark punishing a delinquent account. 😨

@SonsOfLorgar

2 жыл бұрын

Imo, those people should be barred from having pets at all.

@ShadoeLandman

2 жыл бұрын

So the cats should be left on the streets or killed at shelters because landlords only accept declawed cats, the few that accept cats at all (Where I live, the vast majority of cats that end up at a shelter are euthanized almost immediately, and just being allowed to have a cat or rescue a cat is a feat. If you would rather the cats just suffer in other ways...

@TwlightDutch

2 жыл бұрын

@@ShadoeLandman if your landlord doesn't allow you to have a cat in a humane way, don't have a cat

@esmanyulsaid9959

2 жыл бұрын

@@ShadoeLandman or put on the plastic caps or move to another appartment. If your cat was your kid and your landlord asked you to cut his fingers. Would you do it?

The thing about flowers is SO important. My sister was given a bouquet of some flowers that included lilies, and we knew they were dangerous for cats so we kept them in her room and kept the cats out of there for the time the flowers would be there. But they snuck in. And we caught them sniffing the flowers. One of the petals had a little bite taken out of it. We googled it and found out just how poisonous lilies are and we rushed them both to the emergency vet, where they had to get their stomachs pumped and stayed overnight. It was a really scary (and expensive!) time. Both cats were totally fine afterward, but it was extremely stressful for them and it took a few days to recover. Now we check every flower in every bouquet or gift and if there's *anything* that could pose a risk we re-gift it or throw it out in the outside trash bin. We're taking no chances.

@meganfortmeyer1178

Жыл бұрын

They are so common in bouquets and so many people don't know. I really wish vendors were required to put a warning sticker on the bouquets that contain lillies

@anna_in_aotearoa3166

11 ай бұрын

That's a great idea! They are indeed super-popular because theyre so showy in bouquets (which I hate, because they're SO allergenic!! 😫) Apparently they're not great for small humans who put things in their mouth, either? Honestly, I didn't know any of this before watching the vid & suspect most other people don't either. A discreet warning label seems like an easy-to-implement precaution.

Some people think it’s weird that I treat my cat and dog differently, but I treat my dog like a dog and my cat like a cat. Great helpful info in your videos! Thank you!

My cats own everything, I'm allowed to stay in their house, pay rent, clean up after them and keep them fed

@Mawww_MMD

2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha we all live in the house / flat of our cats 🤣👌. I almost bough a doormat saying welcome in the house of "cat name" ,in big , and it's humans "name and name", in small text size. 😂

@PiOfficial

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a nightmare why would anyone want that

@ameliedebonaux820

2 жыл бұрын

Best comment ever! Made me laugh so hard. Mine allow me to think it's my house also, but really they run this boat. 🤣

@ginnyjoyner4790

2 жыл бұрын

@@PiOfficial it's called a joke.

@stevenhenry4227

2 жыл бұрын

Hello Klein how’s the weather over there

I would never declaw... I don't care if my furniture gets ruined. It's replaceable. The love of your cat can never be replaced. =/

@stevenhenry4227

2 жыл бұрын

Hello Millaniya how’s the weather over there

@izabelacatpabian

2 жыл бұрын

I bought all furniture in velvet. Unbreakable 💪😁

@stevenhenry4227

2 жыл бұрын

@@izabelacatpabian Oh I see where are you from? I’m from Dallas taxes nice meeting

@reference2me

2 жыл бұрын

Get cardboard scratch pads ... cheap and my cats love them..

It's taken me twenty-five years to fully appreciate and articulate my thoughts on the matter. I recall I recall the second two cats I took in since coming to Canada. My mother and sister wanted to get Bear and Clovis declawed because of grandma's old furniture. I argued and fought, them as if they were my cats... I inherited them from my brother. They were originally his but he failed to take them with him when he moved out. There was no plan as to who would look after who. So I more or less took over the handling and caring of these two ladies. I argued as to why. I argued over cost. My mother was willing to hear me out but my sister was immovable. I was also still in school but my sister has ways of getting my mother to do things that I wasn't able to do. So I was out at school when the deed was done, then I came home one horrible day to find that Bear and Clovis had been declawed. Needless to say, my rage was incandescent. I swore I would never forgive this crime. Bear and Clovis would suffer. My sister said "Oh, you don't know what you're talking about. They are house cats. They don't need their claws." That was when I'd run out of things to say. So I slapped her as hard as I could, across the face. She then hit me back. Needless to say. It ended badly for all concerned. Bear and Clovis's quality of life declined. They were angry, bitter cats. They didn't get along with anyone. They limped all their lives. They suffered and they were angry cats after what happened. They used to be so sweet and cuddly. But they hated everyone. It took them years just to be able to come to me for anything. Most of the time they hid in darkened corners and behind furniture. When I moved back down to the basement. The cats came with me. I made sure they would want for nothing. I ensured their every need and desire would be tended to. Bear and Clovis became my shadows... and my bed... well, I was borrowing my accommodations from them. When I went to bed every night... Both cats would curl up with me. I fed them, I watered them and I ensured their kitty boxes were clean. They had full and happy lives with me. Even after twenty years. My rage over what my sister and mother did. Still shines, as nightfall in winter that comes with only a single star. Just thinking about it, makes my blood boil. I don't think I'll ever get over it. They didn't even have the balls to look me in the eye either. They waited until I wasn't there to protect them.

@maragreentrees1405

Жыл бұрын

They betrayed your trust and dismissed your opinion. No wonder you are angry. You did the best you can for your cats. Good for you.

@Amethystar

Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad they had you to make their lives as comfortable as you could. You're a kind soul. At least there's more specific info regarding what happens nowadays, detailing how grossly brutal the process truly is, and it's being outlawed in some places. I just wish it wasn't so late in coming.

@em6644

Жыл бұрын

I’m so sorry that happened to your sweet cats. That’s how my sister is with my mum so I understand, you did everything you could but you can never win in a family situation like that. It’s an awful dynamic to live with. You have every right to be angry, that’s the kind of anger that comes from love and care. I’m so thankful that you were able to help them heal emotionally and care for them so well ❤️

@judybechtel5745

Жыл бұрын

You're a good person. I'm sorry this happened to your kitties. They were so lucky to have you to give them the happiness in the end that they deserved. Bless you.

@meganfortmeyer1178

Жыл бұрын

Your sister deserved a slap. Good for you! If the tips of her toes were cut off maybe she'd change her mind

I'm on the laid back to depressively untidy side as a person, generally, my dishes, my laundry suit undone, but my cats' litterboxes are immaculate. Scooping and sweeping are the only chores I do compulsively. Leaving a box unscooped to me is like leaving a toilet unflushed. I see so many people who leave their cats with really gross boxes and it really bothers me. I've been wondering how much I could charge to do a litterbox cleaning service, cause I just want to rescue them, and heck it's not a big deal to me. :( I love it when you said "they're doing us a favor"! Preach! All the effort that goes into house training dogs, kids, we should really appreciate that cats WANT a clean environment.

@judith8161

Жыл бұрын

Totally with you on that! When lockdown hit in early 2020, I stumbled into a serious mental crisis. I don't know if I was depressed or just lacking the structure of my usual activities, but it sometimes took all my willpower to even cook a meal for myself, let alone tidying up afterwards. But even in the darkest of nights, my cat's feeding place and litter boxes were always fresh and clean. She helped me through this strangest of times, and it was the least I could do to keep her happy when I wasn't.

@jennifermuir5750

Жыл бұрын

@@judith8161 My kitty got me through the Pandemic, too! Thank Goodness for the kitties!!

@denisejefferson4739

Жыл бұрын

I think a lot of people would benefit from a service of this nature. There are not only people who are busy, those who travel, the elderly, those who have chronic pain and diseases, those who just don't want to do it, and etc. I wish you the best in this endeavor if you decide to proceed.

@karenhowells1455

9 ай бұрын

Havent cleaned my Koneko's litterbox for 7 months. Don't get your knickers in a twist as he's used it once in 8 months preferring to poop/pee where nature intended. New litter ALWAYS ready to replace .. he just doesnt like 'pooping on his own doorstep'... Its ALWAYS clean and ready though.

"Having a cat in your house is like having a toddler that can reach the ceiling." YES. I had to put child locks on my upper cabinets because my cat figured out how to get in there and eat our bread!

@vickieclark5931

2 жыл бұрын

LOL. OMG my cat does that. I need to get some child proof locks cause of my 16 month old cat. My other 2 cats weren't too bad as kittens. So I didn't have child proof locks for them. But the one I have now acts like a 2 year old child ALL THE TIME and I need to get some of those locks just cause of her.

@helenblakovich1622

2 жыл бұрын

LOL!

@mzcyberbat

2 жыл бұрын

Wow!

@nancykraus5127

2 жыл бұрын

So glad my 1911 house still has the original kitchen cabinets. Wood drawers with no rollers and doors with real latches that you have to turn a know to open. Has kept many a pet and toddler out of things.

@dbw166

2 жыл бұрын

My cat knows how to open doors that have the handle style knobs on them, luckily most of the door knobs are regular round ones do he can't grip them lol

When I bought my Maine Coon I noticed in the sale contract there was a paragraph about me not being allowed to declaw the cat. Well, that was the first I heard about some people doing it. In my opinion if you don't want to deal with claws, you shouldn't have a cat. Mutilating animals (declawing cats, cutting dogs' tails and ears, etc.) just so they suit what we want is abuse.

@lauralahaye7699

2 жыл бұрын

40 years ago, my parents had a dog (idk the breed in english) that "requiered" cutting it's ears... At the time, it was MANDATORY... I'm so glad that we evolved from that to banning this cruel process. Now, not ony it is forbbiden, but it is punishable by law as animal abuse... Finally a bit of common sense. PS: got a maine coon too .. and boy do he uses his claws on me! I'd change that for nothing in the world. OK ... maybe a bit of nail clipping from time to time ;)

@peacheillo2641

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, I totally agree. When I adopted my kitten Remy, part of the adoption agreement was that we would never have her declawed. I am so glad that Give Purrs a Chance (the cat cafe we adopted Remy from) had that in the agreement!!

@SaltyCatling

2 жыл бұрын

I heard that cutting dog's tail sometimes is recomended for dog's safety and comfort. It was talking about preventing "happy tail" it is a condition when dog will constantly waggle its tail so hard that it would hit everything around and couse constant bleeding and open wounds. So to prevent possible infections, pain and sudden death it may be better to cut tail off

@kang0528

2 жыл бұрын

People who declaw their animal or cut tails should think how they feel if I pull out his or her nails first and laser their head hair.

@msSweety

2 жыл бұрын

@@SaltyCatling That is often a reason given, but ask yourself this. Why is this a problem in only a handful of countries? Docking tails isn't legal in Europe and many other places, and there isn't any problems with "happy tails". Could it be that the breeders are the problem and not the dogs? I'm 50, and docking tails and cropping ears haven't been legal in my country unless there is a medical reason for it/ the dog have been in an accident or something, since I was a toddler. I can honestly not remember when I last saw a dog without a tail or ears. I mean, except for on youtube and videos from the US where they seem obsessed to it to their dogs. You can't even neuter or spay your dogs here without a medical reason. Although you can spay/neuter your outdoor cats to avoid growth of the stray population.

Had a friend who told me declawing was cruel. Glad I took her word for it

I was a plant lover, like plants hanging from the ceiling, on the walls, everywhere. But when we adopted a little rescue kitten, I really had no clue a good bit of household plants were toxic to cats until I saw an arrival about it. I was so scared for her, I spent the whole weekend researching and removing cause let’s be real, our new cat was far more important than the aesthetic of my home.

@SAJK0KAT

4 ай бұрын

Maybe you can have a milsbo like a greenhouse. ❤️

I just adopted a rescue cat who had been 4-paw declawed. She is petrified of EVERYTHING. I wonder if she will ever learn to trust me. She isn't as scared as three months ago, but she spends most of her days hiding. Breaks my heart!

@hjcdormouse7337

2 жыл бұрын

Why do folk do these things I can not understand. We have a 10 year old cat that was rescued by my daughter (it was a friend's cat) she thought it was kitten as so small but was actually 12-18mths. Peanut had been underfed and everytime it went to litter tray child in house use to pick up and shake it in litterbox. My daughter thankfully removed it from the situation.. Peanut was freaked took 6 mths for it to be in same room as us would not use litter tray despite as having multi litter trays and different litters to try nope would pee and poo on floor beside it. Slowly trust developed but took 3 years when suddenly she leapt onto my husbands knee for a head butt and has been his shadow since.. She will seek attention out now but does compared to our other cats like her own space will only come on her terms.. Toileting still a issue will never use litter tray and I can understand that we have got acceptable solution we put puppy training pad on hard floor near litter tray and she will use it acceptable to Peanut and easy clean for us. It is about compromise Peanut is, a loving cat with issues but show me a human without issues. Your fur baby has had a hard time will love, patience it will come to you in its own time. I am glad it has new guardian that understands. I hope you have a long and happy life like we have had with ours. I have had 11 dogs 6 cats all rescued and average life age has been 19 years they have all brought such joy.. and there issues are what made them more special.

@gaynorgregory2528

2 жыл бұрын

Oh ffs, aren’t some people fucking awful? Your poor baby. I hope she improves with your love and patience. I’m sure she will. Cats - all domesticated animals - respond to both those things very well over time. ♥️

@JacyndaMinor

2 жыл бұрын

@@hjcdormouse7337 you are AMAZIN. I’m so happy people like you are out there

@JacyndaMinor

2 жыл бұрын

Well, she’s been through a lot. She may have been at her previous home or at the shelter for 4 months, 6 months, a year, and then suddenly everything went away, and then again if she got used to her space, everything went away again. She’s had at minimum 4 traumatic transitions in her life, so you must be patient. Give her lots of options to sit and lay, and make sure that from wherever she is she can easily see the whole room and easily hide when threatened. You have to remember that hiding is literally her only defense, she has no other way to survive if taken by surprise. I imagine this must be constant terror, knowing that if a coyote or a kid snatches you up you’ve got zero means for fighting back. She never learned to trust anyone, and she’s never had a safe space to call her own. I’d get a few stuffed animals and sleep with them every night, then give her one. Wherever she’s hiding, make her a little spot in there, make sure she’s got a quiet safe place where no one can get to her, if she likes heights this will be easiest, but I imagine she’ll have difficulty climbing with no claws. Get her one of those self grooming tools, that cats can rub up on, so she can maybe get an itch if she has one. Think about where you position everything, get some of the little enclosed kitty beds, abd some open ones. imagine that she’s going to be in there, and she needs to know she has options, and she needs to see what’s coming. This is important with the food bowl and the water bowl, which should be in different places, minimum several feet apart, but also make the dish in a position where when she uses it her back is to a wall, and in front of her she can see all entry points. Same with litter box, put different ones all over the house and make it a defensible position. You may want to consider feliway it’s a synthetic hormone that calms cats bc it’s the thing they are rubbing on stuff with their face, so they recognize it. Also I’m pretty sure Sherpa and extremely soft blankets help. But most of all, just giving her every possible way to find her dignity and sense of security and letting her come at her own time, you will eventually have the greatest kitty in the world. It may take a year, but I believe you can do it Oh, and I’d look into the best kitty litter too, one that’s best for her fragile paws Good luck, she’s lucky to have you!

@sarahholland2600

2 жыл бұрын

Try trailing a feather toy near her. My v v timid cat who was scared of everything gained confidence in leaps & bounds when I tried playing. She's goes mad for feather toys . She even pats my arm now when she wants her toy which I never in a million years thought I'd see! Also try vanilla yoghurt on your finger or tiny pieces of cooked chicken . Food & treats build trust.

I knew someone who had just adopted a cat from a friend of hers and when I was at her house and observed how stinky and dirty the litterbox was, I asked her how often she changed it and she said "maybe once a week". I was shocked and disgusted (inwardly) but nicely told her it needed to be done pretty much every day. She seemed so surprised. So I said "Ok, so you use the toilet at least a few times a day, right?" "Yeah" she said. "Alright, now imagine that you do that but flush it only once a week, that's what you're doing to your cat..." "That got through to her. It drives me crazy the things that don't occur to people with their cats and how to take care of them.

@belmum1689

2 жыл бұрын

In the 80s as a kid my cat was never allowed inside, so after my 13 yr old greyhound die, few months later I want say I wanted to adopt a cat just b/c I wanted a cat but really I actually wanted a cat so I could have a litterbox in my house to scoop, yes I looked forward to having a inside cat just so I could have a litterbox in my house b/c my parents would never allowed both in their house as a kid.

@kang0528

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah the lack of common sense these people 😂 like duh 🙄 You must clean, flush after daily!!

@grantgrigorian655

2 жыл бұрын

It must be changed every week? Wtf are you serious?

@mg725

2 жыл бұрын

@@grantgrigorian655 Uh yeah....more than that, like I said. And, again, don't you flush your toilet more than once a week???

@grantgrigorian655

2 жыл бұрын

@@mg725 like literally dump all of the old one and replace all of it?

My cat just will not eat wet food, he begs for tuna and when I give him a spoonful he licks up the juice but leaves the meat, or he just wants me in the kitchen and while I'm spooning it out he goes to the living room so he can jump out and "get me" when I walk by, paws out to the side just like a kitten, in the air from 5 feet away, he's my absolute best friend since my wife passed away, I've learned so much from you Mr. Galaxy, Thank you for imparting your wisdom

Michigan within the past couple years made it straight up illegal to declaw a cat. I had just moved there and was so thrilled to hear it.

Finding out that declawing cats is not illegal everywhere is heartbreaking. 😔 It should be.

@renatoigmed

2 жыл бұрын

declawing cats is a fancy word for *mutilation* !

@kozmickarmakoala3526

2 жыл бұрын

@@renatoigmed Like with my foreskin...Luckily , it does not look bad. Mutilation nonetheless.

@kozmickarmakoala3526

2 жыл бұрын

Mandala At Nite...Love that name !!!

@libertarianbitcoiner1014

2 жыл бұрын

No, respect for animals needs to become a part of our culture. If you make it illegal people will just do it illegally and we won't even be able to tell, which is even worse.

@MandalaAtnite

2 жыл бұрын

@@libertarianbitcoiner1014 I respectfully disagree. In France, it simply doesn't exist. The only way you can hear about it is when the news talk about circus managers who do that to tigers and lions. And now, some laws are in progress to forbid having wild animals in the circus industry. Things can evolve.

Speaking as a vet, THANK YOU FOR TALKING ABOUT DECLWING. Its so so cruel, and its actually illegal in my (third world!) country. There is never a reason for abusing a cat like that. Also, thank you for talking about nutrition in this and other videos. The majority of illnesses we see in pet cats can be traced back to poor nutrition over time - the most common endocrine disorder in cats these days is type 2 diabetes due to obesity (because, as you said, cats are carbohydrate intolerant!), and the most common cause of death in older cats is chronic kidney disease, which is accelerated and exacerbated by imbalanced diets.

@hammypie

2 жыл бұрын

Ridiculous that even a third world country bans it but the US still allows it WTH??!!

@artgarden5285

2 жыл бұрын

One thing: Meat, meat, meat! Lions dont eat corn, so your housecat should not either.

@hammypie

2 жыл бұрын

@@artgarden5285 raw is the way to go!

@artgarden5285

2 жыл бұрын

@@hammypie thank you! I'll never feed my cat corn. Cats cant stalk a stalk of corn, lol♡

@jessicagustafsson4505

2 жыл бұрын

I live in sweden, declwing dosent exist here, its så wrong.

We worked SO HARD at safely introducing our new kitten and cat to our dogs. Now the four of them play and cuddle together. It’s better than I ever imagined!

@anna_in_aotearoa3166

11 ай бұрын

Quite apart from the welfare of the animals involved, & the peace of the household, people who don't take the time & effort to foster great pet/pet relationships are missing out on SO much premium grade cuteness!! 😜 The way they can play or cuddle together is endlessly entertaining...

The worst mistake I made with a cat decades ago (before I had the benefit of Jackson Galaxy's "My Cat From Hell") was not helping my cat learn that other people could be good. My cat loved me but hated everyone else and would act out by hissing, scratching, and biting. I learned techniques from Mr. Galaxy's television programs long after my cat passed away that could have helped my cat live a better life. If I ever face the situation again, I'll know what to do.

I rescued a cat and they had him declawed x 4. Yes, all four paws were maimed. It makes me so sick. Needless to say he is now MY baby and he gets ALL the extra love ❤️

@nora4642

2 жыл бұрын

Same for my boi. It affects everyday Shit like his ability to turn quickly when running or to stop himself when he jumps onto things. Cant itch himself, can’t get food out of those treat toys where they have to manipulate the toy to get the food

@toribern816

2 жыл бұрын

@@nora4642 yes!! I am always giving him good scratches cuz I feel so bad he can’t properly scratch himself!! 😾😿

@never-more9163

2 жыл бұрын

@@toribern816 you're one of those people who's a blessing to this world 🐱 💕

@toribern816

2 жыл бұрын

@@never-more9163 awww 🥰 thank you 😊

@jujujupiter

2 жыл бұрын

What a lucky cat! A sad story with a happy end. Thank you Tori.

I didn't know how bad declawing a cat was until I saw "My Cat From Hell" featuring a poor little cat that was front declawed and had litter box issues. We never declawed our cats when I was growing up because my mom didn't believe in it. She always said it took away their main means of defense. Looking back, I'm glad she said NO to declawing. She taught me a valuable lesson, one that was emphasized after I saw that poor little cat on "My Cat from Hell". In 2018, my province of Nova Scotia became the first province in Canada to completely ban declawing and later on, made it illegal for all veterinarians and laymen to do it for cosmetic purposes. In fact, all cosmetic surgeries on dogs, cats, and other animals were outlawed here. The only time a vet can perform a declaw is if it is medically necessary for the cat - like the toe is injured beyond repair and would be too painful for the cat to keep for example. I'm extremely proud of my province and glad to see that no more cats will have their toes amputated. Being sick isn't an excuse either... If you're too sick to have a clawed cat, you are too sick to care for said cat.

@stevenhenry4227

2 жыл бұрын

Hello Allison how’s the weather over there

@jamespatrick20906

Жыл бұрын

I’m really impressed with your comment🔥, if you don’t mind friendship were are you from🌹?

I have found that a bird feeder outside of a window with a safe place for your cat to sit or lay down, entertains them for hours on end!!! They Love To Watch Birds.😻

@jamespatrick20906

Жыл бұрын

I’m really impressed with your comment🔥, if you don’t mind friendship were are you from🌹?

When I first brought Zivia home she stayed under a table for 5 hours. I talked to her the whole time saying mamma will never hurt you Zivia. Momma loves you. So when she came out she had a couple bites of food, came to me, smelled my hand and flopped down and exposed her tummy to me‼️ Another blessing we both shared🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️Thank you for allowing me to share our love for each other to all Cat Lover's ❣️ Dont give up on the new furrbabies just be patient and dont panic 🐈‍⬛🐈🐈‍⬛🐈🐈‍⬛🐈

It was surprising to me when I first heard Jackson talk about declawing, it seemed so obvious that it's a cruel procedure. It's illegal in my country, along with other stuff like cutting off a dog's tail, etc., so I was really taken aback when I learned it is not only legal in other countries, like the US, but even somewhat widespread.

@wrentherainfalls2925

2 жыл бұрын

Same! I’m from the uk and I never knew declawing was a thing! Since though, I’ve learnt that even before declawing was outlawed here no vet would do it anyway, because it was common knowledge it was just cruel and evil, and that’s probably why I’d never heard of it before. It shocks me that people don’t realise how horrible it is, as it’s so obvious to me!

@Blindbladethehunter

2 жыл бұрын

I was at the vet with my cat just yesterday and when I was in the waiting room, I heard the receptionist talking about declawing on the phone. "Yes, we can declaw your cat". ??????? How can you work at a vet office and think that's ok??? I was fuming. I'll be going elsewhere from now on. I can't believe a thing like this is still legal (I live in Canada).

@emmamemma4162

2 жыл бұрын

@@Blindbladethehunter Let your vet know you are not OK with declawing and that is why you won't be back. If they hear it from enough people they might decide to stop.

@ShadoeLandman

2 жыл бұрын

I'm in the US. Very few landlords allow cats, and as far as I know, all of the ones remotely close to me who do allow cats require declawing. It's not nice to declaw, but here that's the only way most cats can have a home.

@JacyndaMinor

2 жыл бұрын

@@ShadoeLandman where in the US do you live, what city?

When you talked about socializing cats it made me think how afraid our cats are of other humans. They are Covid babies because we adopted them as kittens right before Covid lockdowns started and they had no interactions with other humans. They are deathly afraid when even one friend or family member is in the house. A good video might be how to start socializing them again. I’m probably not the only one in this type of situation!

@necromancy1589

2 жыл бұрын

i have a covid baby too and she is terrified of visitors. i want her to feel safe and enjoy others company 💔

@fuzzypumpkin7743

2 жыл бұрын

I worry about that with my two. Oddly, it's my older (5) cat who I can tell had a bad past home and was passed between rescues who seems fine...curious about visitors, hopped on my dad's lap and head-butted him, etc. My younger one has gotten more hesitant. Thankfully he's very play and food motivated, so as soon as he comes out from under the bed covers, visitors can win him over quickly.

@annexhion5343

2 жыл бұрын

also have a (late) covid baby. she's less afraid of people than other animals but she still hates anyone/anything new. I just moved and now she's surrounded by new people and animals. it isn't going great lol

@Outd8tddais

2 жыл бұрын

This happened with my cats too! If you can introduce them to one person slowly at a time. Have them just sit in your house not bothering them, maybe offering treats or leaving their scent in the house to slowly get them used to other scents. One of my cats is extremely shy and scared of people but we have two relatives who come over of whom she likes and enjoys their company enough to sit next to them! Best of luck 👍🏼

@LG_Hakubi

2 жыл бұрын

I'm with Daisy Ann, slow and steady meetings with the guest(s) not in your cat's face. If there's a high place they can observe and smell them from, even better. If it's close to meal time, have your guest(s) serve it. I also have a covid kitty (who my distant family affectionately call Covie 😒) and this is what I've been doing. He is of a social breed so he's curious, but cautious at first. I also made the choice to teach him not to hide under things from the jump. He has many high places to go and "his" spots in each room if he needs a safe/distanced space to observe, so hiding isn't really in his nature. I'm always up for a new video tho lol

I have pretty low slanted ceilings and I thought my cats had to be deprived. However, after watching Jackson Galaxy, I am seeing the possibilities instead of the hurdles.Thanks, Jackson!

Your video help me to have the best relationship with my cat I ever did. Thank you

I love how you are strongly against declawing. Declawing should be a crime... If you don't want claws, don't keep a cat, try another pet. Cats have claws, deal with it... Appreciate them, train them, love them for what they are. Don't chop off their toes. It's disgusting, cruel, and wrong. Love you Jackson.

@Vallentie._Fam

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome comment !

We found our baby when he was about 9 months old. He had been declawed ON ALL FOUR PAWS and then thrown out into "nature" ... yet, today (5 years later) he's the sweetest boy in the world. We try to make sure he doesn't hurt his paws, and take extra care. But yes. PLEASE DON'T DECLAW YOUR CAT. 😿

@JacyndaMinor

2 жыл бұрын

Oh my god, how awful! What are people thinking? You should never declaw a cat but you should never never never put a declawed cat out in nature, they will be killed! Awe poor baby :( I’m so glad he ended up with someone who is such a good cat parent she watches videos on how to better care for your cats in her spare time :)

@debra333

2 жыл бұрын

@@JacyndaMinor Thank you, Jacynda. We are so lucky to have his sweet soul in our lives.

@necordektox879

2 жыл бұрын

Pure evil.

@never-more9163

2 жыл бұрын

You tell me those idiots gave the cat a handicap and then threw him out when it has nothing to defend itself with anymore. What the actual FUCK ... > some people should never own animals...

@never-more9163

2 жыл бұрын

At least the kitty was found by awesome people with loving souls such as you guys! Hope both y'all and the cat will live long, happy and healthy 🌟❤️

Love your positive approach about looking forwards and not back, moving on once you know better and so on. Found myself thinking how valid that is for all life areas, not just my cat's care. Thank you.

I'm glad I found this channel. I'm wanting to adopt two kittens, but I've never owned cats. Doing my research now before bringing them home will lower my fears of making mistakes. I'm feeling confident I'll be a great cat mom.

I saw an apartment complex that required declawing cats. I sent an email to the complex explaining that declawing is inhumane, and that claw caps can be used to prevent scratching.

@Ka-kai

Жыл бұрын

I wish they had to go through it so they had a clue. Don't get a cat!

@hazelreys1103

Жыл бұрын

Unnecessary. Just keep the security deposit if the cat damages the unit, no need to make declawing a requirement.

@natis1268

Жыл бұрын

Uuum, isn’t there a way to report this to an animal organisation or sth? It sounds completely sketchy and illegal!

@handyandy6437

Жыл бұрын

@@natis1268 Just go to the Animal shelter and tell them that you're required to have a cat declawed and see what THEY have to say (and do) about it!!

@isabellevkd

Жыл бұрын

When I emailed my (cat friendly) apt that I planned on adopting some kitties, one of the things I mentioned was that I wouldn’t be getting them declawed. They emailed me back and said they would NEVER require declawing because it is inhumane. It made me so happy to see they were truly cat friendly.

My friend and her husband managed to find a vet who would declaw their beautiful male, Maine Coon mix. They know I'm opposed to declawing, so they have tried to hide it from me. But on my last visit, I could see that he was ill-tempered, walking flat-footed and shaking his little paw in discomfort. They just bought a lot of brand new furniture for their new house, so I'm sure this is why they had him declawed. I'm staying in close contact so I can adopt him when his inevitable behavioral problems make it impossible for them to handle him. He has a home with me, no matter what!

@PearlMagnolia

Жыл бұрын

They would no longer be my friends.

@emjayparks5132

Жыл бұрын

@@PearlMagnolia Right?! Declawing is so cruel!

@lildumpling2515

Жыл бұрын

Hi! Can we please get an update? Poor baby. Thank you for sticking close and being there for him.

@mewdeline

Жыл бұрын

…people are so selfish. Like just put plastic guards on your furniture.

@mst0577

Жыл бұрын

what absolute a-holes.

Very humble attitude while teaching. Excellent! Perhaps us cat owners can do the same to each other and try not to be too harsh with other cat owners.

Since I started following your work and watching your videos from this channel and from Animal Planet channel I started loving my cats even more! ❤ You’re amazing, Jackson Galaxy! No words to thank you enough for all the knowledge you are sharing. You are making millions of pet parents and cats happier around the world!!!! Thank you and God bless you and all your babies!

We adopted an older cat from a cat rescue outfit. Turns out we are his fifth guardians. He shows every sign of post traumatic stress syndrome. What happened to him, no one will say. So, as a result we are dealing with a lot of behavioral problem, mostly violent. Lucky for him, we are willing to work through it. He is having fewer of those Jeckle and Hyde moments, but he still has nightmares waking up crying for help like he had been abandoned and neglected. The wife says he has severe separation anxiety when I leave.

@corvidsRcool

2 жыл бұрын

We adopted a dog with an unknown traumatic background that we had to try to figure out from his reactions to certain things. He panicked in enclosed spaces or refused to go in them, scared of loud noises and young men. He was also scared of children, especially in groups. However, with a whole of love and some training he became a devoted and protective member of our family who loved our kids and eventually our grandchild, even if he still hated strangers up until the day he died. Sounds like your cat is already on the road to recovery if he's bonding with you enough to have separation anxiety, He's come to view you as safety and comfort. I hope the poor little guy soon has more restful sleeps. Good luck.

@megapiglatin2574

2 жыл бұрын

I understand the separation anxiety part! I adopted my older cat when he was about 2 years old (he's nearly 11 now) and he has always had separation anxiety. It is....better....now that we have 2 other cats to distract him and keep him company, but it is not uncommon for him to be in a frenzy/panic if he wakes from a nap and both my partner and I are out of the house.

@Amarianee

2 жыл бұрын

😿 awww, poor thing! We ended up being my baby's 4th owner due to no fault of her own. She's sweet, well behaved, and I will never understand how she went through 3 people before finding her forever home. She wouldn't even walk on, let alone sit on laps for the first year or two that we had her. It's very clear she was kicked or thrown from laps, because she was terrified of them. She also would panic if you'd pick her up. Now, after much patience and coaxing, she's a lap kitty (will wait for you to get comfy to come sit) and she's ok with being picked up, but doesn't like to be moved around while being held. We're still working on that one. It's taken years, and she's still clearly got some PTSD, but it's waning. That's over 5yrs. Kitties with PTSD just need extra time and love, and good on you for making an effort 😻

@Smaugette

2 жыл бұрын

You should look at those pet webcam things. Some have a 2 way audio function. You could just ring him a couple times when you're out ☺

@deewesthill4705

2 жыл бұрын

@@corvidsRcool Long ago, our family dog was rescued off the streets. She had had some sort of serious problem with men, since for a long time she would bark at them nonstop. It took a long time before she changed. Before she got spayed, she had one litter of three, of which two survived, one got adopted, we kept the other, who never had her mother's problem.

I am so so thankful that declawing is illegal in Australia - I am so glad that people like you bring awareness to the abuse that declawing truly is.

@shep9231

Жыл бұрын

Its not illegal here in Canada. I wish it would be so.

@Aythe1

Жыл бұрын

Yesss! I dont think they do this at all in the Netherlands either, i have never heard of it. It is such a strange idea to me, none of my cats have ever scratched me or my furniture; they know where to scratch and they have a ton of places they can use. Also, people know they bring home a cat, and a cat comes with claws.

@dudessjoddie

Жыл бұрын

It’s not a thing in England luckily either!

@douglasgriffiths3534

Жыл бұрын

@@dudessjoddie Illegal in Germany as well, and I also believe France and Austria. I live in AZ in the USA, and declawing has been outlawed in my state as well as of 2018. Also illegal in California. (Jan Griffiths).

@zoezwar9911

Жыл бұрын

Illegal in the UK too. I don’t understand why anyone would do it 😢

This guy is a great teacher for cat owners nice to have cat education.

I'm guilty of scented cat litter so this video had me adding tofu cat litter to my cart for when I've run out. I'm also adding another litter box for when her quarantine is over and she gets to meet our other cat.

@pennycarlson1943

5 ай бұрын

I'm a big fan of pine pellets for cat litter. They have a great natural scent that cats seem to like. I base them liking the scent on the idea that they will seek out and smell pine needles when I take out on a leash. The pine pellets are a little harder to clean but they control odor way better. I switch to the pine when I got two new kittens that had been using pine pellets. My older cat took to them without issue. They are also way cheaper if you get the 40 pound bags that they sell at Tractor Supply. Apparently they work well for horse bedding too.

I was cringing when you were talking about cat declawing. Cannot believe that it occurs. I’m so glad you’ve made it a top No No. thank you. X

@donnabrewer6968

2 жыл бұрын

If you declaw your cat you are a very selfish person and have no feelings they are to love not hurt.

@never-more9163

2 жыл бұрын

@@donnabrewer6968 you said it best

@HumanOptimization

2 жыл бұрын

@@donnabrewer6968 so what about when you take their sex organs out?

@jeannefochessati8014

2 жыл бұрын

@@HumanOptimization oh grow up! Humans remove their sex organs out too! Ever heard of a vasectomy or hysterectomy? But we don't go around chopping the ends of our fingers off!

@saradavies5809

2 жыл бұрын

I was alarmed to find out declawing is legal in Washington. I just checked the ASPCA's (American Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) "Position Statement" on declawing. They say they are against it for all of the reasons everyone here has cited, but in the case of a cat that cannot be adopted due to extreme behavioral issues even after all other interventions have been attempted, they would make an exception if the animal would otherwise be euthanized. That doesn't sound very common-sensical to me - ? Because I'm not sure a psychotic cat with behavioral issues is going to become more adoptable if it is then also maimed - ? But I gather they do not support attempts to legislate against declawing. I find this disappointing.

I cant believe that declawing has to be on your list. Here in germany its illegal to do it and could get the vet potentially banned o_o So disgusting. But thank you so much for mentioning it and educating ppl!

@irimac1806

2 жыл бұрын

@@sallyire1 Lagging behind would mean that the U.S.A. would/will ever fix it. I dont think thats the case

@Abyrae

2 жыл бұрын

In an ideal world, the procedure would only be done in a case of medical emergency, like an injury that got infected and the amputation was the only way to save the cat's paw, or leg, or even its life.

@elizabethcotton4659

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely not allowed in UK either. Would be seen as animal cruelty

@irimac1806

2 жыл бұрын

@@Abyrae Yeah, if its like that a Vet in Germany can and will do it too. But not for vanity reasons and not on all paws unless medically necessary

@writer46m72

2 жыл бұрын

God bless Germany!

Thank you! I'm moving soon and love how you described how my cat sees from floor to ceiling. I need to get my baby more high places to explore!

Last winter (Montana) I fed a starving cat in my back yard. She was so thankful she meowed and cried while eating. I swear she was saying, thank you! She’s now a member of our family and sleeps with us whenever she wants to. It took over six months to get her to walk in the back door. We love her so much. Such respect we have for one another. I’ve learned a lot from your videos. Thank you!

@MeganVictoriaKearns

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for rescuing that hungry stray cat. Thank you so much! 💜💜💜 I wish everyone would have such compassion. You're a wonderful human! ❤

@judith8161

Жыл бұрын

I'm very glad the cat came to you and got saved. Too many people don't seem to care. My mother and stepdad moved into a house on the countryside in December. After a couple of weeks, a skinny stray cat started to visit their barn. Mom immediately started to feed her, and the cat soon became more relaxed around her, but it wasn't until the first heavy snowfall that the cat decided it was time for her to move in with the new residents of the farmhouse. In early January, my mom sent me a picture of the world's grumpiest cat face just staring through the window from a snow-covered window sill. The next picture she sent me was of the same cat chilling on the couch after eating a whole bowl of cat food. Said cat now sleeps in my parents' bed and dutifully keeps the mice at bay. A friend scanned her shortly after she'd moved in and found she was chipped and registerd with the national pet database. They called her previous owner, a man from the neighboring village, who was happy to learn she was still alive almost a year after having run away. Just imagine, nobody had even cared to take her in, let alone getting her scanned in the meantime! The man gladly allowed my parents to keep her because he saw she was very happy in her new home and he didn't wanna risk for her to run away again. Cats are very aware of our ability to look after them, to the point of them actively asking for our help if they need it. For that reason, I am convinced that they are emotionally hurt when their request for help is turned down. Yes, cats DO have emotions, very much so! So, even if you cannot keep them, saving a stray cat's live is always the right thing to do. The least you can do in winter is to provide them with a bowl of water and food in a place that doesn't freeze over at night, and set up an insulated box for the cat to sleep in. Its what my late grandma always did for the strays that were too scared to come inside.

@shep9231

Жыл бұрын

Very nice!.

I had a senior cat that came to us with no front claws and was abandoned and starving. We ended up literally moving houses and sneaking him with us just so we could keep him. He was the best boy ever, and I’m happy he got to spend the remainder of his life in comfort. He passed from a cancerous tumor in his jaw. RIP Orange.

@dragonsblood366

Жыл бұрын

My kittens name is egg

@douglasgriffiths3534

Жыл бұрын

Before your kitty came to you, he probably tried to hunt. With no claws, he couldn't catch anything. I'm happy for him that he found you, and you gave him good golden years. (Jan Griffiths).

I'm 59, so when I started with my first cat on my own as an adult, there was not easy access to such information on health, CPR for pets, behavior help, etc. I had to learn by mistakes...some mistakes I kicked myself for a long time about not seeing the signs, but my vet told me about how they hide illness until they are at a crisis point many times, etc. and we had to learn by the seat of our pants and our pets' tails. So grateful for internet and all of you who teach us things, about so many topics. Our pets are better for it, so thank you. I steer people to you all the time.

@jamespatrick20906

Жыл бұрын

I’m really impressed with your comment🔥, if you don’t mind friendship were are you from🌹?

I recently got a baby Bengal cross boy, and I've never been so anxious about whether I'm doing the right thing 😂so, thanks for all the info ❤

The worst mistake : thinking you own a cat. You're his human! 😺"Love me, feed me, be my slaaaave" (PS : but he'll love you back soooo much if you make the daily effort to play, feed and cuddle him! - and keep the litter clean!!!)

@GuyG.KTalesOfAnimals

2 жыл бұрын

Am guarding the house, no me no safety. Now feed and play with the house cats or else, lol.

@ericapoe

2 жыл бұрын

Sometimes giving them too much love makes them run from us 😆

@deed5811

2 жыл бұрын

Dogs have owners, cats have staff.

@colleentrang8190

2 жыл бұрын

that's why I call myself a cat butler

@edavid2557

2 жыл бұрын

@@ericapoe totally!!! They need their space but at our place their space is usually mine ... Even when I move! I met a woman who wouldn't give room to her cat although that breed is known for being close to humans... She'd Lock her in whatever room she was in... I suggested she'd get a dog instead but she didn't want to walk it so she went on with the kitty 😿

About judging yourself harshly, remember this: Before you know something--you don't know it. That's just how it is. Cut yourself some slack, learn, give yourself a hug.

@aina3387

2 жыл бұрын

Us in the rabbit rescue area tell people this all the time!

@toribern816

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this comment. I’ve owned cats since I was 23 and I declawed back then cuz I didn’t know ( was raised in a dog house) but once I learned, never again. There are always things in life we don’t know.

I wiped a tiny bit of Vicks chest rub on the side of my couch where they scratch and none of them go near it. I also have cat trees and cat scratchers in each room.They love there trees by the windows

I grew up in a house that always declawed cats. Had no idea it was this bad but I will absolutely not be declawing my current kitten! Thanks for the advice

I had to sign a waiver with the humane society when I adopted my cats saying I wouldn't declaw my cats. Wouldn't have thought of it anyway...ugh. so sad.

@jkay5877

2 жыл бұрын

Ugh is the right sound. Good on you are obviously an animal lover.

@shelfraawoods1785

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I had to sign a waiver as well when I adopted my rescue. But it never crossed my mind. It should just be made illegal

@ninja89999

2 жыл бұрын

Same here!!

My parents declawed my cat when I was a kid and watching her walk 16 years later... heartbreaking. Trust jackson when he says do not declaw your cats. I'm convinced now it's why she has such fear of other cats. Her main line of defense was ripped out of her. It's so not worth it, y'all.

@claireatkinson8141

2 жыл бұрын

It's like cutting off the tip of your fingers !..It's desgusting !. My cat isn't a pet, and he hates it when he gets treat like one..He's my companion.He spends time outside whenever he wants.

@Abyrae

2 жыл бұрын

My mother had our cats declawed when we were kids. Back then, some vets (thankfully not all of them though) would offer declawing in the same package as spaying/neutering. Thankfully now she knows better. Both my cat and my brother's have their claws. Mine doesn't like getting her nails trimmed, but she has plenty of cat trees and scratching posts, so I never had a problem with her clawing my furniture.

@kenacarl6246

2 жыл бұрын

Same. And my mom loves a damn deal 🙄 I also let my younger cat out but he's a yard guard. Luckily, he doesn't like to wander but he loves keeping bunnies and mice out the garden. And ripping up the trees. Never trim his nails. Lol. He's kinda perfect. Even with sharp claws 💕

I just found my cat about 2 weeks ago and he’s around 8-9 months old, he gets in the carrier no problem and I don’t drive so I walk him across town in the carrier! Very glad he doesn’t have a problem with it! Now let’s see how it is after he gets neutered.

We've had our siamese girlie for 2 years now but getting my orange baby had me watching a lot of Jackson Galaxy videos.

I love how you explain the mistakes. No shaming just educating!

@vickieclark5931

2 жыл бұрын

True, most of this stuff I have either done or thought of doing. A couple I still do. Which I need to fix. Great videos he puts out.

@jamespatrick20906

Жыл бұрын

I’m really impressed with your comment🔥, if you don’t mind friendship were are you from🌹?

My room mate had a cat that loved to use my computer chair as a scratching post. I bought a thrift shop computer chair for $15, the same as I paid for a nice catnip infused scratching post with toy ball inside. Chair still going strong years later though it definitely looks like a scratching post. He also sleeps on it when he is not in my bed. We are both very happy with this arrangement.

@misstati-tatianna1627

2 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome I bought a accent chair from offer up for 20$ so that wouldn’t scratch my sofa and they love it they sleep on it and scratch it and the cat tree I call it their chair lol

@deanlatour3409

2 жыл бұрын

Same. We have a pair of chairs near where they'd scratch the sofa and they Like to scratch those better and those chairs were fifteen dollars for the pair of them.

@rachelfoster2872

2 жыл бұрын

Litterally the same thing happened with my roommate's cat! She'd scratch up the back of my computer chair, then sleep on it when I wasn't there!

@margaretvalentine5957

2 жыл бұрын

That’s what I was wondering. Why not let them scratch anyway? They are living beings. How important is furniture anyway?

@ShiftingSkys

2 жыл бұрын

15$ office chair or 4000$ couches. You tell me

Watching this with a kitten that just walked into my house through the open door and decided it was home today.

Love your videos Jackson Galaxy, I've shared your wisdom with anyone who ever wanted to adopt a cat/kitten. Thank you

I got my first cat while I was in my freshman year of high school. Since I was in school, my dad took the cat to the vet to get him neutered. I agreed to the neutering. ... When I got home from school, not only was my cat neutered, but my dad had gotten his front paws declawed, without talking to me about it first. It's been 21 years, my cat passed away last year, and I'm STILL mad at my dad....to make it worse, he didn't want to neuter his dog, because "neutering the dog would be cruel". The dog (also now deceased) developed cancer in that area later in life, and it decreased his quality of life dramatically in his final year. we still fight.

@tlc6756

2 жыл бұрын

Yep, I'd be mad too. Hopefully one day your Dad will admit he was wrong and apologize to you. Sadly some parents don't know how to do that. My friend's cat was his best friend growing up but because his mom had an irrational fear of looking out the kitchen window and seeing the cat dead from being hit by a car, she had his father take my friends perfectly healthy cat to be euthanized. When my friend got home from school they lied and told him his cat had been hit by a car. His father eventually told him the truth years later (It probably would've been best if he hadn't😥). I'm sorry you lost your baby, it still hurts even after year. It's clear that you gave your cat a world of love.

@Apollo-gu6oh

2 жыл бұрын

@@tlc6756 the mom was afraid the cat would be killed so she had the cat killed? Wtf. And what vet would euthanize a healthy cat?

@rebeccaschrock8248

2 жыл бұрын

So, it's okay to cut off a cat's fingers, but not nueter a dog? Your dad is a jerk.

@maekapn3202

Жыл бұрын

The declawing messed up but def recommend getting all cats neutered before 6 months if you don't they will literally pee all over your house so yeah.

@justme9723

Жыл бұрын

@@rebeccaschrock8248 agreed. He will meet his karma.

I’m 30 seconds into this video and my foster kitten stops attacking me, lays down on me, starts watching this video with me and purring 😹😹😹. You can’t make this stuff up. Cats love you Jackson!

@denasharpe2393

2 жыл бұрын

Mine in sitting at the side of my legs facinated by watching and listening to you!!

@tendouscumbucket188

Жыл бұрын

Same as soon as I read ur comment one of em came crawling on my back 😭

@thetoebro2792

Жыл бұрын

Mine woke up and sat next to me !! It really is his voice

This was actually super helpful. I caught glimpses of you on TV when I was a kid, and here I am now at 21 circling back for advice lol and living in a tiny apartment with my cat from my old home, I always felt he just didn't have enough going on in the home. And now I've got all sorts of advice! Thank you 😊

This is great. Definitely a kitty person here, and it’s always good to learn more info on these fascinating creatures. Love you Jackson!

I always knew declawing was wrong, and I'd never even seen what it looked like until this video and it made me gasp and turn away. I can't believe anyone ever thought declawing was OK, it looks torturous. I feel so much for those babes.

@zombiepika3118

2 жыл бұрын

Yep same here. I can't believe people do this. Cats actually need their claws! If people can't handle the cat with claws they should not have a cat. Period.

@Devo_gx

2 жыл бұрын

Oh man........ Watching The Paw Project was so painful for me. It really is inhumane, and such a shame that many people don't realize just what it actually is.

I'm not a cat person but my daughter really wanted one. We decided to take some time to learn how to be cat moms and your videos have been invaluable. Yeah so it turns out this cat is my cat now? We're still learning what makes this adorable weirdo tick but you have been so helpful! Thanks for being you.

@TheMrsarahanne90

2 жыл бұрын

:)

@avant8039

2 жыл бұрын

A new future cat lover.. congrats!

@collectorofcats294

2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on being claimed by a cat!!! They’re truly awesome creatures. Welcome to the cat lover’s club! I’m glad that your daughter likes kitties!!!!

@maddart4445

2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations you’ve been adopted.

@petbull7038

2 жыл бұрын

They are great loving and low maintenance animals. People who like dogs more think cats are spoiled. Realize cats are more naturally independent solo hunters and don't travel in packs. But once you establish a relationship with them, they give plenty of affection. I have 2 cats and one even acts like a guard cat if she hears someone at the door, she walks up to it to "protect me" . Great animals 👍

We just adopted a 4 month old kitten This has been so informative and educational. Thanks

I just got my first cat this year and this dude is so helpful

Great advice… Declawing is illegal in Australia.. Can’t believe it still goes on in the US….

@SmallHappyOtter

2 жыл бұрын

When my grandma got my cat she had to sign something that said she wouldn’t declaw (I’m in the USA 🇺🇸)

@Kiriuu

2 жыл бұрын

It’s illegal in Canada as well. At least in 8 provinces (10 in total)

@Felicat82

2 жыл бұрын

We are finally, praise the cat galaxy, changing this. So far, only a handful of states have made it illegal, but the number is growing as awareness spreads.

@bhadmomma8664

2 жыл бұрын

As an American, me too! But as an American I know it’s all about the money!

@ionabab7274

2 жыл бұрын

It’s also banned in Ireland, the UK, and many countries in Europe

It's sad to realize so many people own cats, but take very little time to learn what they require to thrive in our homes. We really appreciate your gentleness and your dedication to improving the lives of our family cats...thank you for this important work. :-)

Don’t forget the relationship Egyptians had with cats. They were seen as magical beings and very much valued, not just for their ‘mousing’ skills. They are protective, loving, and healing. Cats are not dogs, but they are trainable too. My cats are harness and leash trained so happily go for walks and hikes, and they love it. They know different words like outside and treat, and are very well trained. Too many people sell cats short, they’re capable of more then many think. ❤

I'm so grateful a friend educated me about declawing at 16. I didn't know better and my parents wanted to declaw my cat. The day before I told my friend and he helped me convince them not to. Yes she ripped the furniture. Yes it was easily replaceable. No furniture is worth the pain, discomfort and abuse of declawing.

Also a huge reason to not declaw is if the cat escapes, I always tell people “not every dog is cat friendly and have high prey drives, if the cat can’t defend itself and climb higher, that cat is gone” being a dog owner with a high prey drive, it can and will happen and I will always say that ugly truth.

@willes2735

2 жыл бұрын

Having claws isn't necessarily going to save them if dogs are after them. That's how our last cat got killed, in our backyard, and she was only 4 and had her claws. Our mistake was letting her be indoor/outdoor which is how she was when we adopted her.

@boooster101

2 жыл бұрын

@@willes2735 "isn't necessarily going to save them" but their chances are much much higher. Try to climb a fence without using your fingers. Try to punch someone with a hand stump (okay, that's hard to visualize). There is a reason we call it being handicapped.

Declawing is horrifying. It shocks me that vets will even do it. Thank you for this video, I hope people learn.

You are truly a treasure. Thank you so much for all that you give.

I don't have a cat, I have never had a cat, but I am loving your videos and watching incase I ever do get a cat!

When I was growing up, we front declawed our cats. When I grew up and learned about what it was and how it was harmful, I vowed to never do it to my cats. My dad still insists that it’s not a problem and so I’m just happy he doesn’t adopt cats anymore.

@never-more9163

2 жыл бұрын

Actually happy to hear that he stopped and that you're responsible 🌟😸

@viviandean2656

2 жыл бұрын

We used to do the same thing. My current kitty and her litter mate is the first ones that we left the claws alone.

@WhyYoutubeWhy

2 жыл бұрын

How can he think that if it's a mutilation? Did he see the images, stories and what not?

@paola2144

2 жыл бұрын

Some mounsters out there

@facadesbanned

2 жыл бұрын

@@WhyKZreadWhy I don’t know if he ever saw videos but explaining it to him was like talking to a brick wall. One of many very big differences between us that has split us apart.