We own with our sight. Cats own with their smell. Fascinating.
@horsegirlb7120
2 жыл бұрын
In a veterinary hospital, we see many cats lay in the litter box we give them instead of the bed. It's a really scary place, and the only way they can cope is by surrounding themselves with their own scent (think of it like their only reminder of home). Not all cats do it, but it's very common. If your pet ever needs to spend a night at the vet for any reason, send them with a blanket or two from home. Just make it a cheap one because when we change their bedding it'll probably get lost in mountains of laundry. But they'll treasure it until then.
@clu83
4 жыл бұрын
This reminded me of "the cat" in red dwarf going around with a perfume bottle going "that's mine *spritz*... this is mine *spritz*..."
@hogwashmcturnip8930
4 жыл бұрын
I LOVED that.Funniest thing I have seen And Danny John Jules was brilliant!
@Story-Voracious66
4 жыл бұрын
"Are you picking up their scent Cat? "Their scent?" "I didn't even know they had a duty free!" 🤣🤣🤣
@jenchan4817
4 жыл бұрын
Yeah I was thinking about that too.
@Trund27
4 жыл бұрын
I loved that show!!!!
@sofa-lofa4241
4 жыл бұрын
Fish!... Bzzz Fish!....Bzzz Fish!....Bzzz
@henrikmortensen3285
4 жыл бұрын
I moved in with my 12-year-old cat. had 1 cat tray in a bench. she was suddenly a wallflower. so I bought a big open litterbox put it in the little living room by the window. now she is as transformed. completely calm and children can go over to her and cuddle her. without your advice, I would never have done it. thx
@muzerhythm2242
4 жыл бұрын
Same here! I live in an apartment and the neighborhood cats would walk by (many not fixed😝) and my girl (fixed) would "chat" with them. But what I did different so I wouldn't see the box, YET have it work for her is in the living room I put a short table under the window, have the box on a plastic runner (to catch the litter) and cover the table with a tablecloth and on the table I put cat friendly plants. ❤🐱 She also likes to sit on the table to look outside.
@JacksonGalaxy
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for saying that. Honestly, hearing stuff like this is what keeps me making the content!
@janeclermon83
3 жыл бұрын
@@JacksonGalaxy we jackson is it good to get a heating bed for my cat?
@sherriross4785
3 жыл бұрын
@@janeclermon83 Absolutely get a heated cat bed! We got a heated kitty bed for our elderly cat and he loves it! We also got microwaveable gel heated round pads for the other furbabies beds and they settle in for a good night sleep. You can find at Chewy, Amazon or any pet store.
@randquadrozzi5850
2 жыл бұрын
@@sherriross4785 cats love heat.people always tell me I'm cruel to my animals cause I don't use a/c and I live in Florida but they are fine nobody is panting or stressed.cats like it 10 degrees warmer than people
@jeffgoodnough9704
Жыл бұрын
What I love more than the comprehension and understanding Jackson Galaxy brings to my relationship with my cats is the results-driven guidance that maintains the health and positivity of that relationship.
@ladymsthing6056
4 жыл бұрын
Geez, my cat tells me every moment, “I own you!” and I just feel so loved by her😻
@sams1330
4 жыл бұрын
LadyMsThing Green was the way
@sams1330
4 жыл бұрын
Yeah that’s
@lillycali7287
4 жыл бұрын
I'm just as happy when I see JG as much as when I see my cats.
@anabellecoetzer442
4 жыл бұрын
This is my cat every time i come home from literally anywhere. Full on you where gone i must reclaim my ownership so all others know you are mine. Rubs all over me but also just getly nibbles me to let me know the dissaproval that i left without him.
@stannetaprospere4301
4 жыл бұрын
Or enslaved, same diff😀
@malkav3119
4 жыл бұрын
Every time i get a shower, my tomcat starts "rescenting" me A LOT! until i smell like cat again 🙂
@carmensavu5122
3 жыл бұрын
We had a neighbor's cat that liked to climb in through our windows and hang out with us for a few hours. One time, I took a shower and then prepared for bed. I like to put on perfume before going to sleep to leave a nice scent on my sheets. So I get dressed, put on perfume, and lay down. The cat comes by, climbs onto my bed, and starts rubbing her face on my arm, intentionally drooling on my sleeve. She didn't let off until she thought he got enough saliva on me. I could feel her hatred on my perfume in every gesture she made.
@NeroCat9999vr
2 жыл бұрын
Have you tried punishing your cat instead of it being a cycle ?
@dino0228
Жыл бұрын
@@NeroCat9999vrNEVER punish a cat. If you think you have problems now, get ready for worse.
@lynflom125
Жыл бұрын
@@NeroCat9999vr you don't punish cats, other animals or people!!
@icy_bird5540
Жыл бұрын
@@NeroCat9999vrone why do you think this is a problem two the only thing that will do is make your cat terrified of you and hate you please don’t own cats if you think this is ok
@attheranch873
4 жыл бұрын
I just want to say that I enjoyed reading the comments here. Everyone is so kind and concerned about their cats, it’s heartwarming 😀❤️
@DeanandLisa1803
4 жыл бұрын
Cats rule 😸 Hi from Oz
@KittyPlayground
4 жыл бұрын
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@jacquelynpowell7964
3 жыл бұрын
If not here, where? We're all cat people!❤❤❤
@normanrowe2831
4 жыл бұрын
Hi, that was very interesting and informative. I have multiple cats, multiple catified areas, multiple litter boxes, multiple pillowed, window ledges, hence, my house is not only scent soaked, it’s saturated! Lol. Thanks, see ya.
@AlexiHolford
4 жыл бұрын
Oh wow. I thought you mean cat pee, and then I started the video. 🤦🏻♀️
@normanrowe2831
4 жыл бұрын
Alexi Holford , I know what you mean. Lol!
@magalilemarchand2543
3 жыл бұрын
I am French so the comparison with Napoléon and your animation of the cat wearing his headgear and conquering territory around the house was just sooooo hilarious. Love you Jackson! Your shows pop on French TV at times (not sure if you knew!?). Now considering getting a Napoléon hat for my furry baby to show human slaves who the boss is!!! Just kidding. ... Love from France.
@GLamoRousCooKie
4 жыл бұрын
"I smell you, I smell me, we are whole... You know. Kumbaya" Lmfao Jackson always cracks me up. I need to get more scent soakers for my kittens.
@theshore78
3 жыл бұрын
My dressing gown isn't mine when i leave it on the bed. Both of my boys are on it a couple of hours later!
@lozoft9
2 жыл бұрын
A better cat-themed musical than Cats lmao
@liljairenag
2 жыл бұрын
Yes! Lol as well 😅
@desanson
4 жыл бұрын
Speaking of litter boxes, I adopted 3 adult cats separately, and it turned out they did not get along. They were peeing all over the place. Eventually, I thought to add more litter boxes (originally just had 1). Fast forward a couple months, I ended up with 7 litter boxes for 3 cats. Hey, it totally worked. I had to clean them daily, but it totally worked and I could keep all of them then. We were at our wits end but, yay, after this, peace reigned. For a while anyway. 😂
@lanaduniho7304
4 жыл бұрын
I have ALOT of cats. 13 at the moment. One special baby Dusk, has urinary tract problems. I had been working with her to stop peeing literally everywhere. Mainly on my bed and many times me. I know it's more than the urinary issue causing her to pee in the unusual places. I have many litter boxes but I still didn't have enough. I placed 2 more boxes in my house. In the two most important areas for her. The kitchen and my bedroom. I had to cover my bed and other areas she frequent with puppy pads. While giving her treatment for her urinary problem, I started with the litter box near and on top of of the pads. I gradually reduced the pads and moved the litter boxes near by but in a more suitable area for me and her. She had finally stopped peeing everywhere and most importantly stopped peeing on my bed. Almost instantly when I added the litter boxes her behavior improved and my other fur babies calmed down and there was less chasing and blocking and marking. Jackson is sooooo right. I can not believe the difference and improvement from just adding more litter boxes!!!
@FalconMidget
4 жыл бұрын
Lana Duniho you jags 13 fucking cats ? So you should have at least 20 litter boxes? Are you ok ?
@mamupelu565
4 жыл бұрын
Glad to know everything is ok now
@peter3327
3 жыл бұрын
A lot of cats I have 1
@rymaru2138
2 жыл бұрын
Hey! I have a cat with a pee problem too. Any idea how to stop a cat from peeing on the SIDE of my bed?
@belmum1689
2 жыл бұрын
@@rymaru2138 Put a litter box on the floor near or right there
@margotlemaire5677
3 жыл бұрын
Tip for making your new cat more comfortable: When you pick up your new cat at the shelter, ask them if you can have the blanket, bed, or toy that the cat loves. Whether you give them some in exchange or they give it to you for free, they will probably agree.
@margotlemaire5677
3 жыл бұрын
My cat was very stressed in the shelter and on the long car ride home. We were fully expecting him to immediately hide in the basecamp. The first thing he did was burst out of the carrier and scent mark/rub against every object in the room, including us humans! It was very sweet to see. For the first week or so, he was territorial over every object that touched the floor and phantom spraying around, now he is more confident and has really calmed down. He was definitely happy to be out of the crowded shelter. It was a small place with very few resources. He was confined to a small kennel bc he didn't get along with other cats. Meanwhile there were probably 20+ cats freely moving in the room, dogs constantly barking in a different room. They were definitely doing their best but in over their head.
@Skyla298
4 жыл бұрын
Recently got a kitten, and he is absolutely thriving. My favorite quote from you Jackson was that litter trays aren't dirty, people are dirty. I scoop my cats poop as soon as he does it/whenever I see it, and I do not have any problems with smell in my home! Have a litter tray in my bedroom and in the laundrey room and it's perfect! Scent soakers in every room, and my boy has been here for a couple months now, but hes just so confident and friendly! Your videos really helped! Base camp and scent soakers rock!
@jonash226
Жыл бұрын
Same . My cat goes same time daily I’m sure she thinks she’s got disappearing poo as it’s whipped away immediately once daily wee is removed too and fresh litter placed . I wouldn’t want to go to the loo if it were dirty
@denises9455
4 жыл бұрын
We moved to new house,new state, we got new furniture, we took the comforter off our bed that sleep on it, and we cover the new furniture with it, it provide their scent, and left it . Work like a charm
@JacksonGalaxy
4 жыл бұрын
you go! That comforter is the scent-soaker deluxe. Hope all is well in your new home.
@yoursugarismine
4 жыл бұрын
Jackson Galaxy hi Jackson! What's your take on the feliway type products the pheromones plug in thing? I'm adopting a new cat today and was recommended to buy one or two to help the introduction of the new cat to the resident cat, but I read a lot of negative reviews regarding the side effects that it gives to cats so I'm thinking to not buy it at the moment. Is pheromone (this artificial type) harmful? I'd really like your opinion! Also, once I come home with the new baby I will start the proper introduction process with the base camp and site swapping and eating 6 ft on either side of door. I have 100% trust in your expertise and will follow your teachings. Thank you for your work, you are the best around 💗
@dziendobre111
4 жыл бұрын
yoursugarismine my cat reacts very well to feliway. Good luck!!
@whateveruresolve2be
4 жыл бұрын
Wow that's a great idea! Going to try it too when we move in a few months :)
@tanyawieczorek6603
Жыл бұрын
@@yoursugarismine did you try Feliway and did it help?
@jenni429
4 жыл бұрын
I did wear my sister's hood, my sis- cat mr.slipper smelled her scent on the hoodie as i picked him up, it was adorble as he started to purr instantly.
@alexander0292
2 жыл бұрын
Hello Jennifer how's the weather over the
@alexander0292
2 жыл бұрын
Hello Jennifer how's the weather over the
@astrinymris9953
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Jackson, you just explained something which mystified me at the time. Many years ago, I noticed that whenever I scooped out my kitten Banichi's litter box, he'd watch me, then as soon as I finished, he'd jump in and immediately use the litterbox. At the time, I'd joke that he was thinking, "You want to collect that? Well, in that case, here's some more! It seems weird to me, but whatever floats your boat..." ;-D
@MsMSB2012
4 жыл бұрын
You're a great guy. It's people like you who gave me the knowledge to NOT declaw my first cat 8 years ago, when the vet recommended doing it while she was spayed. I did my research then, and I am so glad you are getting the word out about how to treat kitties right. I now have 4 very happy, healthy kitties who know boundaries (no scratching furniture and leave mommy alone when she's sleeping!) but also know a lot of love. FWIW, 3 of the 4 love belly rubs haha. :)
@cherrybomb6852
4 жыл бұрын
The litter box thing confuses me so much, especially when your cat is peeing/pooping on the floors. Like, sure, the litter box is ugly, but what's worse is coming home every day to your living room to find pee soaked into the carpets and rugs, or your hardwood floor lifting because your cat has peed there so often. Between cleaning pee off the floor and dealing with an ugly litter box, it's pretty obvious what the best choice is for you and your cat.
@hogwashmcturnip8930
4 жыл бұрын
This isn't about a litter box,this is about your relationship with the cat. Cats only pèe and defecate in inappropriate places when they are unhappy about something. Ask yourself what your cat is trying to tell you
@nixand_brennt
4 жыл бұрын
So true!!! My kitty went outside her litter box exactly once. The first time she went potty at all after coming home. I moved her box to that spot and she's had impeccable potty manners since, even after I moved the box to a more human-convenient area. When a cat is telling you something, listen.
@anggiaangela4810
4 жыл бұрын
I think your cat might have been upset with you, maybe you aren’t around much? don’t play with it? My cat always pee and poop in her litter box, even when she had diarrhea.
@cherrybomb6852
4 жыл бұрын
@@anggiaangela4810 Ah, I guess I should be clearer. I've never had litter box issues personally, but I know friends who have had issues with their cats peeing outside of the box, and if it's not a physical or behavioural issue, I've recommended putting a litter box where they tend to pee. 5/10 will at least try it, while the other 5/10 won't even consider it because that would mean having a litter box out in the open.
@yoursugarismine
4 жыл бұрын
Is your cat in good health? How long has he/she done that for? My beloved kitty used to do this when she started being ill, she had urinary tract infection and spread to kidney and it was a sign for me to let me know she wasn't feeling well. So definitely I agree with another comment here about your kitty not being happy about something or (hopefully not) unwell
@jeanettemarie6456
4 жыл бұрын
OHHHH! I always wondered why a past cat of mine always ‘bathed’ herself in the litter box once I changed it. Okay, no more scented litter. Now when I change (not often) the box I always place a small leftover poop in it. No issues. Thanks Jackson!!!! 😻
@alexander0292
2 жыл бұрын
Hello Jeanette
@raedaily9854
4 жыл бұрын
My hubby also has a sensitive nose. He hates the smell of cat litter and has always wanted to put the litter box out in the garage, which I objected to. If we did that, the cat would think he lives in the garage and not with us. It took me quite some time to find out that the Arm and Hammer cat litter is really the best. It doesn't seem to have a lot of odor, but at the same time, it keeps the cat odor down. It's also light enough that my senior cat loved it for the ease of her being able to push it around. But the litter doesn't fly around or cause dust either. So that plus a gigantic high sided liter box seems to have done the trick.
@brittgoossens3427
4 жыл бұрын
Or wooden pellets👌😻🌲 there made out of the waste material of pine wood
@weightlossat50
4 жыл бұрын
Yes wooden pellets are the best...get the pine..great scent...cheap...environmentally safe and better for the cat
@Handygrrl
4 жыл бұрын
Feline Pine is the best brand!!!
@brittgoossens3427
4 жыл бұрын
Better yet, buy them in a hardware store, its exactly the same but its a lot cheaper. About triple times less!
@raedaily9854
4 жыл бұрын
@@Handygrrl I tried pine brands and the stuff made out of corn. The pine was the worst for dust because eventually the litter would break down. I get a feeling that Arm and Hammer's secret ingredient is recycled paper, but they won't say. Like I said, that's what works the best for us.
@Devon7839
4 жыл бұрын
My cats lucked tf out then. I have a mild perfume allergy so they get unscented pine litter, not an air freshener in the house, and so many of Jackson's tips employed lol.
@haphazardlark1502
4 жыл бұрын
Same!! Except scent-induced sinus headaches instead of allergies. I think. Seems like I’m put off by perfume more than the cats so even my detergent doesn’t overpower them. It’s so hard to find enough unscented litter here though! At this point I’m gonna have to cave and order it online too because most of the shelf is perfumed and everyone only ever buys out the unscented. Think the store would catch on lol
@deanbevier3389
3 жыл бұрын
I love the pine. Smells like a tree not a cat plus no silica/clay dust for my cat to breathe. First natural litter was compressed newspaper pellets- At first he wasn't happy with the extra effort in moving it around but 6 months of that switched to pine. He would probably use wood stove pellets in a pinch now he's so good about it.
@paperluboff3450
3 жыл бұрын
@@haphazardlark1502 try okocat. I order from amazon. It's so light and better for the elderly or anyone who have carpal tunnel. Reticulopathy
@Krlytz
4 жыл бұрын
Omg... For years I've been washing the litter box every time I change the litter. I honestly thought my cats would like a clean box more than one that smells like poop. I can't believe I was wrong about this. And to think I even hate doing that!!
@hogwashmcturnip8930
4 жыл бұрын
Cats like a familiar smell,but they din't like stink, anymore than we do. Wash the thing, but with no smelly stuff. Simple
@attheranch873
4 жыл бұрын
I scoop daily. It only takes a couple of minutes and there’s never any odor.
@evonaustin9357
4 жыл бұрын
@@attheranch873 I scoop daily.. sometimes twice. Never any odor here either.
@mandye1903
3 жыл бұрын
@@attheranch873 bs! We have 2 cats, i scoop daily sometimes 4x or more a day! They get diarrhea or dnt cover their poop and it stinks immediately. My house is clean and im a clean freak bc I grew up in a dirty house with way to many unkempt pets-so I make sure to clean immediately-but it still stinks. I hate it. Im ready to get rid of all pets. 🤦♀️just cleaning doesn't make "lingering" smells go away😕
@claudepineda8214
2 жыл бұрын
@@mandye1903 Have you gone to the vet for the diarrhea? That's not normal. It's most likely the food they're eating, gluten is a major issue for cats. It also makes their poop way worse. I would look into whats in your cats food and alternatives for them
@grandmakris8935
4 жыл бұрын
Jackson I have to tell you that your advice regarding our old calico bully cat was a success! You are a cat genius! We were at loss as we adopt senior cats & Dogs to give these old babies their forever home and the last cat we brought in was being ambushed and it affected all of their potty behavior! Thank you so very much for your fantastic advice!
@rymaru2138
2 жыл бұрын
What did you do?
@notjustanotherguy739
4 жыл бұрын
Yes, as long as you scoop, your house won't smell bad. 😺 ❤️ If your cat doesn't cover their poop, instead of using perfumes just get your ass off the couch and scoop immediately after they poop. haha. 😂 👍🏼
@Nikki0417
4 жыл бұрын
Or if you don't feel like cleaning the litter box right then, just take the scoop and cover the poop for them.
@Car-prodigy
3 жыл бұрын
It’s so funny that my cat always covers except when he has fish...
@carolwissel5590
3 жыл бұрын
Always have at least 1 more box than the number of cats you have. The large Rubbermaid or Sterlite storage boxes are the best litterboxes. Lots of room and deep for scratching and digging. You do not want the pee to wind up on the bottom of the box (where it sits and stinks). You want to be able to scoop out the pee completely. Scoop every day. Put in fresh litter. Comb the litter flat so that you can tell at a glance when a box has been used. Do not cover the litterbox.
@yellotang
3 жыл бұрын
Also cats diet affects the way thier poop smells. My son calls it the "Taco Bell effect" We switched to raw food diet and I can stick a turd under my nose and I cant smell it. Friken crazy!!!
@keoni_6375
3 жыл бұрын
I have a kitten and as much as she tries she can never cover her poop. The motion is correct but she scratches the edge of the litter box instead of the actual "litter" ( I use pine pellets) I've just grown to just cover it myself or immediately clean it out it's really not a big chore
@earFront
4 жыл бұрын
4 cats here, I think and hope they are happy in their home.
@yoursugarismine
4 жыл бұрын
It's so easy to start 'hoarding' cats, isn't it 😂
@paranautical
3 жыл бұрын
Yoooo I never even considered that. We got a new kitten and my cat started scratching up the couch all of a sudden. I put a cover over it thinking "oh she has a cat tree to scratch" and now she's peeing everywhere in that spot! Yeah, that was about the same time! Thank you, Jackson. She's making me lose my mind lately lol
@oldmanfunky4909
Жыл бұрын
Giving my single cat 2 liter boxes has been an amazing thing to learn. ( Best cat advice ever!) The clean up is easier and the smells are lesser just because my cat likes to spread out his business. Normally it takes like two minutes of my time to scoop the cat boxes and with the new clumping litter, litter lasts much longer. I know a lot of people gripe about the space two boxes take up, but it is worth it! So rule of thumb 2 cat boxes for 1 cat and add a cat box for each additional cat. I wish I knew the things I've learned from Jackson back in the 90's.
@AppyDancer
4 жыл бұрын
Yesterday my cat had surgery and when we came home, I felt I had to take his tree away from him because he was so wobbly from the drugs and I didn't want him to misjudge a leap and hurt himself. He sat in the spot where his tree used to be and stared at me (with highly dilated pupils) and gave me such cranky faces! Oh yes, the tree is 6' tall and is in the middle of my living room...literally in the middle of the room. I got this cat in March, minutes before COVID lockdown, and the tree came with him. He's 5 yrs old, a grown up. At the time, I didn't care where the tree was as long as he wasn't able to get on the mantle from it. I figured I could sort it out later. Turns out, that's where he likes his tree and, really, I don't care all that much. PS...one day I came home from the barn and, after riding and roughing it up with three dogs, removed my breeches and they landed on the floor. Felix peed on them. He's never peed on anything else, just those. Message heard! This is my first cat (I'm a horse/dog person) and I'm learning a lot through watching him and now your videos. Thanks!
@lynnemcnab1500
3 жыл бұрын
It's so true. At first I did try the scented litter. Not only did I find it awful but my cats didn't use it. I quickly found an unscented litter that they have been happily using for almost 2 years. I will never change to another kind.
@trich601
4 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU for this video! I have been telling my friends and family about the cats sent markers and about the cat litter they use for their cats! I switch to a natural organic cat litter " World's best" that is made from corn! Years ago and no one has ever detected cat boxes in my home! I feel so validated by this video and confident I am doing the best for my fur babies ❤😻❤️😻
@katehoganmayka4413
4 жыл бұрын
We had a kitty that was scared to go into our front/living room. I took Jackson's advice and put a litter box in there, because it's a socially significant room and now she owns that room!! She naps in there during the day, even when we are not there!! I love seeing her so confident and happy in there!!! Thank you, Jackson!!!
@frogmistres
4 жыл бұрын
Scoop and replace litter until the "clean" litter smells bad. You then dump that "clean" litter and just refill with fresh litter. Have never had a problem with my 14yr old and don't think I've ever washed her box. Closest thing I've done to washing it was to rinse with plain water, but usually only if its been spaced for a few days (like I went on a couple days vacation and my sister watched her lol)
@robertacenedese150
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I have lived with cats my whole life and I learn something every single time I watch a video. Your content is presented in the best positive way - positive, educational and supportive. My current cat is obsessed with his bed - I'm getting more to put all over his favourite places to hang out! THANK YOU.
@CAEO416
4 жыл бұрын
We adopted 2 kittens a few years ago and they had their first fight in June. A play fight that got out of control. Our happy human / feline family turned upside down. Of course I bought Jackson’s book, immediately and have been slowly re-introducing the cats again. We thought we were doing great with four litter boxes in the laundry. Wrong. Didn’t know they would see four together as one. We now have a little box in the kitchen. One in the living room. One in our bathroom and one in our spare room. Gone are all the scented candles and house never smells.
@Utriedit215
3 жыл бұрын
I would say take the one out of the kitchen that's hella unsanitary
@CAEO416
3 жыл бұрын
@@Utriedit215 we don’t eat from it
@meadowlarkb.427
3 жыл бұрын
@@CAEO416 "we don't eat from it" 🤣 ... my thoughts, exactly!
@alouise3557
2 жыл бұрын
@UtriedIt215 Did you really expect that because you said, "I would say..." that you would succeed in appearing to be the litter police and someone would listen to you? I serially doubt she has poop flying all over the bloody kitchen.
@cloe56
11 ай бұрын
Thanks Jackson. My mum has a Napoleon cat, buddy. I cat sit regularly and he has a tendency to spray on my belongings. I'm going to try some of your tips when I cat sit next. I love buddy and he's a senior boy so really want him to feel confident and get his ownership back x
@dottiemathews6853
4 жыл бұрын
This is a very interesting concept Jackson Sweetie. i take care of three outside kitties and i have two chairs. one chair i sit in and the other chair i have a nice big plush pillow in the other. one of my cats sit in the chair i sit in. they claimed MY chair! i think it's because my scent is in the chair and they identify with it.
@hipcat13
4 жыл бұрын
So far, without realizing it, I've done everything right.
@WhatIsItAboutThem
3 жыл бұрын
Cats are actually pretty intuitive pets to have. If you just treat them like an individual then its easy to have them. The only thing that I feel is confusing about cats is their eyes and when they roll over to show their belly. Big pupils are very cute and for human, it naturally doesn't come off as negative. And for the belly thing, we usually assume that means "touch my belly". But its the cat usually saying "I'm vulnerable." But everything else is so straight forward.
@hipcat13
3 жыл бұрын
@@WhatIsItAboutThem I treat all my pets as individuals, how couldn't you? They all have such personalities! My youngest cat usually won't eat his food unless he goes through a ritual. First he has to see his big brother eating, then a belly rub on his favourite rug (and it is a belly rub he's after), finished with me telling him how much of a good boy he is. This last bit is because he gets distracted easily.....he has ADD.
@imaginepithynamehere4257
4 жыл бұрын
Graff-pee-ti. ...I had to.
@attheranch873
4 жыл бұрын
Imagine Pithy Name Here Great term, Jackson needs to adopt it!
@imaginepithynamehere4257
4 жыл бұрын
@@attheranch873 Thanks, buddy! If he does, I hope he warmly and lovingly quotes me. I don't know if he needs my help, though: he's come up with some pretty hilarious slanguage of his own.
@PuRpLeDiNoSaUr0912
4 жыл бұрын
I am a first time cat friend after growing up with dogs my while life. I did not get along with my cat at all for a while, but after watching your videos and feeling like I actually understand my cat better, he and I are buddies now! You're a lifesaver
@ScotTheGr8
4 жыл бұрын
Wow, 1.4k thumbs up and 3 thumbs down. Now THAT’S a ratio. Got to be rare in KZitem . I concur, thumbs up!
@GratiaCountryman
4 жыл бұрын
In cleaning & changing out the litter in a litter box, I recommend reserving some of the old litter to mix in with the fresh litter. That way, you don’t eradicate your kitty’s scent from the box.
@evonaustin9357
4 жыл бұрын
I do that too.... saves money too.
@williamgeorgefraser
4 жыл бұрын
I live on a boat with a catflap. My own cats, several semi-feral cats and a few feral cats come on board as I give them food. Not one has ever urinated to claim it as their territory. Maybe they realise I treat them all alike and won't hurt them. A couple of semi-feral cats now let me stroke them but nobody else can get anywhere near them. Wow! The cat at 7:10 is the spitting image of my eldest cat, Ben, even down to the white paws.
@mad1238
4 жыл бұрын
The drumroll hahahaha. Getting kittens today, love your videos. I'm going to go set up the litter box right after this video.
@emilyspencer305
4 жыл бұрын
I just moved to a new country and I wasn’t able to bring anything to the new apartment other than clothes. I let my cat roll around in them before we left, then when I got to the new place I basically scattered my clothes all around the house. I was in quarantine when I arrived so I had my husband pick up a literal bucket full of new toys and he was in heaven! New things that he can make his own made him so happy! Honestly even something as simple as that helped make him comfortable and confident in the apartment after a week vs the month it took for him to get comfortable last time we moved. I still haven’t had time to totally catify the apartment yet, but he’s a happy kitty who enjoys his toys and sitting in the loft looking out the windows :) thanks for your tips and helping the move go smoothly!
@orb_nanab
4 жыл бұрын
When I first moved in to my new place, my 3 cats were not happy at all. They were scratching on my bed, going in to closets (idk how the openned them), nipping on my freshly washed clothes, and marking a little on my pillows... However!!!!!!! The moment I placed sisal ropes on table legs - and space is fairly small like 5 people would feel like a crowd already - and then placed 2 litter boxes... They looked like they've been in our new place ever since I adopted them (which like a year) And to put everything short, SCENT SOAKERS. I don't know how I would've lived without knowing how scent was hella important.
@EarthChickadee
4 жыл бұрын
Hi there ~ question: Did ya wrap the sisal rope around the table legs or what?
@orb_nanab
4 жыл бұрын
@@EarthChickadee Yeah I just wrapped it without any glue or anything
@anndebaldo7381
2 жыл бұрын
Love it! My kitties are doing better with ,more litter boxes! You’re right and thanks!
@nb4749
4 жыл бұрын
I have two cats and I have a separate litter box for each one. I also bought them each a separate scratching post. They each have their own cat castle in different places. I put their food on different floors. It really helps my more territorial cat get along with the other. They each have their own things and space when they want to get away from the other and can coexist and even play together on the main floor where the family hangs out.
@TSchra37
Жыл бұрын
One of my boys is spraying in the master bedroom and living in room in the same specific areas. Today I covered the areas with some towels but I am ordering two new liter boxes to solve the problem. This will now make 6 liter boxes for 4 cats, but as my father-in-law says the cats run our house! Thanks for your videos!
@rinazm8856
4 жыл бұрын
I have been introducing a new cat--a former stray, but not feral--to my resident cat. The base camp for my new cat is my spare bedroom. She has a litter box there, my resident cat has her litter box outside the base camp. After a month, with me spending time in each space, and using your techniques of site swapping, synchronous feeding, eat-pray-love, etc., the door to base camp is open. The cats are not buddies but neither are they trying to kill each other! And I have been surprised and glad to see that they frequently use each other's litter boxes! Even though they still hiss at each other, I hope this means they do or will see each other as part of the same community.
@andreita_pereira
4 жыл бұрын
You make me a better cat mom! Love you! And my new one year old teeny bopper Laura whom I just rescued 😸
@rosealexander9007
4 жыл бұрын
Why would anyone give a dislike to this video?
@WyattRyeSway
4 жыл бұрын
Rose Alexander .....cat hating jerks, I guess
@rosealexander9007
4 жыл бұрын
Ари Фёдорович I guess so
@TheSunflowerGoddess
4 жыл бұрын
This is eerie, I was literally just thinking about why scent is important to cats lol. I've noticed how my cat and my mom's cat will sniff each other and rub heads whenever they first see each other and I've also noticed that my cat will often lick me and then lick himself. He likes to greet me after I shower and rub against my legs too. Thank you for making this video, it was very insightful! **He also has a spot on my(his) recliner with an old blanket that I used to sleep with. If he's not in the room with me, I can usually find him in that hangout spot napping lol.
@donnamarieberchtold9580
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Jackson for your expertise. We are doing well in the scent soaker area, but my question is how do we get our 1 year old adopted Tripawd to "Like" a Scratching post? We have had her for 2 months - adopted from a Veterinary Hospital who was trying to find her forever home. She has adjusted nicely, although her are some topics that maybe you can address, or can lead me to your videos that address these issues: How to get your cat to rub your legs more; How to get your cat to come and sit in your lap; How to get your cat to not run (saying - "let's go play with my toys now") when you just want to pick her up. *Note: Our tripawd has always purred, and rolled over once we get her calm, but she won't take the extra step to sit on the couch or chair with one of us. Only 2 of us in our home. Thanks so much for your help!
@beckyskye6708
4 жыл бұрын
Thnx Jackson. Brilliant vlog/info. My 4 inside cats are all male and all neutered. (They have access to garden too) All abandoned/ rescued from neighbourhood. All spray inside various places. Plenty of soakers, beds,cat beds, scratchers but still mark. Really fed up as soon as clean spray they do it again. If anyone has kind fab ideas how to stop this, be so grateful. Yes their scent is everywhere why should they spray as well. From ... disheartened...
@marciababyyy93
3 жыл бұрын
I woke up to “spray my name spray my name”. I love you your my manskiii!!! For real I’m so happy I found you 😍😍
@carolphillips8802
3 жыл бұрын
Who is this amazing Evolution being, who has made sure that every creature has exactly what is necessary to survive and reproduce? Evolution must have an incredible intellect and phenomenal power.
@superchingling6618
3 жыл бұрын
We are big on reusing and recycling. The cats get all our old towels and they LOVE the shoebox/towel combo by the window! 🙂🥰😸
@JustKeepSwimming1111JKS
6 ай бұрын
I have 7 cats and 9 boxes and minimal issues. Lately I’m reclaiming a space it’s challenging but I put the food bowls in there and so far so good no more pee or poop issues but I am gonna get a pheromone plug in for that room. But my Cat fam is all Happy that’s for sure . Mama cat had babies for those that want to know why I have so many lol. They are grown now and all fixed.
@pamelamays4186
3 жыл бұрын
My Ace's litterbox is in the kitchen, under the counter where I have my little coffee station. It's a hooded box, giving Ace opportunities to look out at the world. In my room he has a large, curvy carpeted scratcher, which has eliminated his clawing up mattress covers. Ace's favorite spot is the foot of my daughter's bed. Ace definitely has free access to all sorts of spots in our house. I've even laid down a dish towel on the counter next to the sink adjacent to the kitchen where he can catch some rays on a sunny day.
@rarabella5237
4 жыл бұрын
You are a savior, Jackson! I am already at my wits' end with my cat's spraying. These tips will be a game changer! Can't wait to try them! 🥰
@user-kv4ng6wp9p
Жыл бұрын
I am a first time cat owner. I adopted OnyxJade, yes he's b/w at 7 months old from the SPCA. If it wasn't for you, I don't know what I would have done during the orientation process..lol. You saved my marriage (to my kitten). Thank you "cat ghru"!!!! for all your infinite wisdom. BTW, condolences to you on your recent loss of your furbaby.
@bettyveronica460
4 жыл бұрын
Scent-marking or absorbing could work vs soaking. 😺 I hope Cat Cave resumes soon... Caturdays were more fun when you invited us "in".💜
@evonaustin9357
4 жыл бұрын
I have a very small space in my apartment, but I have my "Precious" litter box by the front door. I don't wash down the litter box. I also don't dump the whole box of litter... only scoop the used (potty clumps and poop clumps) and dump that. Then I add a small amount of new litter once a week, so she can smell her scent still. I use corn cob "Arm and hammer" litter. She seems okay with it.
@maryc5625
4 жыл бұрын
I appreciate your no-nonsense approach to living with and loving cats so much. Have you ever done a segment on healthy flea control products for cats
@attheranch873
4 жыл бұрын
Because of Jackson my one cat has two litter boxes with unscented litter. I can’t even stand the smell of scented litter so I don’t know how a cat could. I scoop daily, keep three or 4 inches of litter in the boxes, they stay COMPLETEY odorless and I find there’s no reason to wash them out. Thank you Jackson 👍😀
@Ancient_Pollyanna
4 жыл бұрын
I have had such luck letting the box alone, cleaning out the waste twice a day and refreshing with scentless fine clay so it's nice and deep. The box hasn't "felt" dirty in years! Thank you for validating my instinct on this one!
@caabichweiler
4 жыл бұрын
omg I dont really care about having litter boxes all over my house. I can clean them multiple times a day and they dont smell bad in here, so, no problems. my cats are happy, I'm happy ❤️
@rosemarysarahgomez8899
2 жыл бұрын
Wonderful tips for a relaxed sunday !
@deathbyjas
4 жыл бұрын
Your advice is always extremely valuable for me. Every video you upload helps understand better cats. I'm very glad you keep doing this. Stay safe!💚
@jenniferbourne7873
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Jackson! Thanks for these videos. We're adopting a 9-year-old cat who's 5 previous homes have abandoned her because of issues with marking around the house. I'm committed to making this her forever home and giving her the best life possible so I'm studying these videos at the moment. Wish me luck!
@horsegirlb7120
2 жыл бұрын
How did it turn out?
@tanyawieczorek6603
Жыл бұрын
How did it turn out?
@jenniferbourne7873
Жыл бұрын
I broke up with my partner and the cat stayed with him. Last I heard she's very happy, they live in the same apartment, and most of the problems have stopped. She isn't allowed to sleep on the bed because she still pees there but everywhere else it has stopped. She's 11 years old now and enjoying retirement 😊
@notjustanotherguy739
4 жыл бұрын
I use a natural unscented litter made from recycled paper. It's non-toxic, dust free, easy to carry home, the paper absorbs urine amazingly well, it's soft on kitty paws and environmentally friendly. Also cheap. I highly recommend!!! I also can't smell the cat urine as much with the paper litter as I did when I had the classic form of litter. And because of paper absorbing water so well the box stays dry so there's no need for extra wiping or cleaning the box. I scoop once a day and there is no smell at all. No need for scented litter or air freshener. IF it would smell (like it did when he was sick) I just put much less litter in the box and instead of scooping after he went I emptied it all out and wiped down the box with just water and paper towels, then refilled with new litter. Wiping with water and drying with paper towels removes any smell that we as humans can smell, but it keeps the scent for the cat. ❤️ 😺 Just a tip. ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ (Another reason to use paper litter is that normal litter has dust that can damage the cat's lungs when they dig around in it. Just something to consider. That's the main reason I switched.) ❤️
@attheranch873
4 жыл бұрын
Not just another guy what is the name of the litter?
@carolwissel5590
3 жыл бұрын
When my Mom's old cat Pasha came to visit she would always leave a used T shirt with him. He would sleep in it, kneed it and drool on it. I did the same thing when I had to get a cat to accept a carrier. I put my sweaty exercise T shirt into the carrier and Bandit went right in. Cats love you so they love your scent. That's why they rub on you: to put their scent on you and get your scent on them.
@bostonkhed6175
4 жыл бұрын
I let my little kitten run around the apartment freely. He soaks his scent into everything. The rugs, bed, every sheet and blanket, pillows, couch, cat tree, two litter boxes, multiple scratchers, the list goes on. lol I'm first time cat dad. Thanks to you and all your helpful tips and knowledge, my little guy has the perfect cat mojo. By chance would you consider making a video on motion sickness? I'm trying to get my ragdoll comfortable for long road trips. He flips out a little bit. Cries and cries. Hopefully he will snap out of it the more shorter rides I take him on. Anyways. Cheers JG. 😀😺
@eikoqdupree101
4 жыл бұрын
Sound like your a GREAT CAT DADDY 😸
@belmum1689
2 жыл бұрын
A vet can prescribe motion sickness medications for your cat, just like us humans can get medication for it
@MichaelMcGlynnProductions
4 жыл бұрын
The advice about the litter tray is so valuable thanks legend!!!! 🙏
@stillnotscaredofspiders
4 жыл бұрын
Dressing gowns, one's made of fleece like material. You can lay them down anywhere, on the sofa, on a chair, on the bed. My cat loves them.
@lucilleritz5450
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your information. I do not have any problem with my 5 months old cat. She was 3 m. When I adopted her she loves everything from day one in her room . She never went anywhere in the house. And I am amazed how polite this baby is . Just want to share. God bless love your program. 🙏
@rainbomg
4 жыл бұрын
I revisit these videos often, I’m always trying to improve the ways I interact with my 2 cats. Because of JG my 2 cats have access to a minimum of 3 litter boxes at all times, and although I’ve been watching, sharing and proselytizing these wholeheartedly for years, I do still need reminding. Up until today I had forgotten that I need to spread the boxes out, they are currently all in eyeshot of each other.
@jesstaylor9736
4 жыл бұрын
I just wanted to say, I'm going through a difficult time with my cat, lottie, right now. She was diagnosed with hyper thyroid and a heart murmur after being hospitalised for weeks. I nursed her back to health, but the constant vet visits and medication have her so, so stressed. She hardly trusts me any more. Add into that an imminent need to move and I have one very unhappy cat I've been binging your videos for any bit of information I can use. And making all the changes I can. I'm not about to give up on her because it's gotten hard. Your videos have been such a wonderful wealth of information. The changes are subtle right now, but she's ever so slowly coming back out of her shell. Hopefully it'll continue! Thank you, for everything you do 💜 I've spent nights crying over how sick and stressed she's been and your videos have really given me hope. They're invaluable.
@shellyrae777
4 жыл бұрын
Who else is watching this with their kitty laying on a scent soaker? Mine’s on a blanket over my lap.
@kylie7780
4 жыл бұрын
Mine's directly in the middle of my bed
@hogwashmcturnip8930
4 жыл бұрын
WTF is a scent soaker?
@kylie7780
4 жыл бұрын
@@hogwashmcturnip8930 It's basically any type of cloth that your cat lays on and 'marks' with their scent.
@hogwashmcturnip8930
4 жыл бұрын
@@kylie7780 Well thank you .I must have missed that with my 17 cats. and 40 years Plus a few as a kid
@LoyaFrostwind
4 жыл бұрын
Mine is sleeping in my lap.
@malkav3119
4 жыл бұрын
I have smal cat beds (that fit in the transpot Box) all over my cats favorite places. They sleep in them all the time. And when its time to go to the vet i just put them into the Box and i manage to get them in there easy. + they are less sressed on the way to and back from the vet and during the w8 time at the place. 😊
@melissabyrd1310
Жыл бұрын
My cats litter box is actually in the livingroom. There's one in the bathroom and she won't use it. She likes being in the living room and dining room space. I thought it wasn't going to be good in the Livingroom, but to be honest it's better and easier to clean. It doesn't stink because I clean it right after she uses it. Easier to vacuum up the litter that gets on the carpet to.
@OwnedByACatNamedC.C.
4 жыл бұрын
You’ve probably covered this subject in other videos, but a discussion on the different styles of litter boxes, and their usefulness based on any number of factors (like a cat’s age & mobility, habits, etc.) might be helpful. For example, more than one of my female cats would pee standing straight up, so her pee reached over the top of the highest-sided open litter box I could find; and also would leak between the lid and base of any number of covered litter boxes as well. It took a bit of searching to find an affordable box that was designed well, so that her pee would stay inside the litter box.
@joycesvideodiary2647
4 жыл бұрын
Hi, OwnedByACatNamedC.C.! I have a nonprofit for pet families, and am planning to put out a video regarding this very topic. Would you please share what brand/style litter box eventually worked for C.C.?
@anjelikasolly2794
2 жыл бұрын
Amazing information. Thank you so much. I'll do that.
@smileforRachel
4 жыл бұрын
5:15 my ginger girl pumpkin does that same lil move but we call it her happy dance, no spraying lol
@tracyknickelbein1909
4 жыл бұрын
Hi, I’m moving about 2000km to a new home. I have 1 kitty 6 years old. How do I ensure the car trip is manageable for her ? Also my new place has cats next door how do I settle her in, with the least stress ? I will be catafying, of course ! We are moving in 10 days. I have trained her with the carrier and she is ok with that. Finally trained her to wear a collar but don’t see harness acceptance anytime soon. Regards Tracy, Cape Town South Africa
@hyperplaguerat
4 жыл бұрын
I'm commenting to say I would also like to know more about making car rides more comfortable for cats
@hogwashmcturnip8930
4 жыл бұрын
I think it will depend on the cat. I have had cats that travelled loose in a car and loved it I have also had cats that went catatonic and lost fur being driven a few miles. Cats are individuals, just like us. You should know the answer. Because you know your cat. Just make the journey as stress free as you can. If she has never been in a car before take her for a Very short ride and see how she reacts .Some cats love it, some cats hate it, some cats go catatonic! Lol. That should help you. know how to transport her. When you get there, keep her in for a few days, then leave a safe window open. Keep an eye on her, as much as you can but let her do it. Cats have their own social groups and worlds, and are more adaptable than humans.They have to be.
@kassandrat1545
4 жыл бұрын
Kitten Lady actually has some great videos on traveling with a cats both by car and plane.
@squarepeg418
4 жыл бұрын
Look for Feliway Diffusers or spray at Pet Smart. The spray can be used in your car and the diffuser at your new home. It makes your cat feel like they are in their own territory in new spaces. I use it when I travel with my cat, both in her travel crate and in the hotel room.
@littlemouse9900
4 жыл бұрын
I used blankets that had my cats furr on it when I moved him across the country where I live I showed him that he had many places of his scent. Also may not be agreeable to you but sprinkling loos cat hair on the floors of you new place will help too. Doesn't have to stay there forever but good with the scent saturation in the house.
@bangbutton8322
4 жыл бұрын
My partner and I have 6 rescued cats... love your vids :)
@blackosprey2219
3 жыл бұрын
I'm hoping to get a cat in the near future, and like any kind of pet, I'm doing my research before getting it. After owning amphibians, crustaceans, and fish, I'm used to care instructions being very detailed, but for cats and dogs most care advice is "uhhh feed them food, play with em, give em headpats, you'll be fine." This channel is a welcome change from that vagueness.
@helsiclife
4 жыл бұрын
We moved to a new house this weekend, the cat was very anxious at first but we kept his catching boxes and his teddies, he grew more comfortable during thr day 💖
@lerwenliu9263
3 жыл бұрын
That is very helpful Jackson! I will reduce the frequency of washing our cat litter trays.
@annyscroft2530
Жыл бұрын
I can watch anything that you show me Jackson. You are flavour in my eyes, even Oliver comes to listen to you.❤️
@anon3172
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your advice Jackson, I've done as much as I can and I'm constantly adjusting and learning with the two new girls I got a week ago. Because of your advice, they're confident and happy, and I've had no issues with things like excessive scratching, peeing, or spraying around the house. As long as it's scooped regularly, the smell doesn't stick so I've got the trays in the living room, out and proud as it were. If my guests don't like it, tough! The cats come first.
@fluffyou9276
3 жыл бұрын
10:17 was the BEST thing I've seen on this channel. lmao!
@totallydomestic433
3 жыл бұрын
I have a 1yr old cat Posy & I got 2 new kittens who are siblings. Little live wires! Posy started wee weeing on my throw rugs. Just the ones in front of doors to the outside. She liked to sleep on them at times. I had to take them up. Thank goodness they are all white & washable. I guess Posy was telling her little sisters these rugs are mine. Bugger off! But she blew it. No rugs for anyone.
@jeanbilbrough9809
3 жыл бұрын
My kitty always cries at me when I come out of the shower. I always thought she was complaining that all her hard scent laying work had just been undone, and after watching this I really believe it. At least now I know the best thing to do is let her start all over immediately 😂
@TheGraysleeper
4 жыл бұрын
i needed this video two years ago, happy to finally understand why cats spray
@IstanbulCats
4 жыл бұрын
God bless you and your family. very nice sharing.🥰🥰😺😺 I also feed and love stray cats. Let there be no hungry cats. I WILL SPREAD THIS TO THE WORLD 🙏💖
@unumverumbonum2156
4 жыл бұрын
This is SO important: Our apartment is quite small. However, five strong scent soakers are installed and owned fully. We (me plus one BSH Duke) have only one but huge Cabrio litter box in a well frequented area. Filled with a non-perfumed eco-bio-grain, it is fully substituted every 60 days and cleansed at least two times a day. He LOVES it. He even announces very distinct vocals saying: "I am going to do my thing right here and right now". Tail is up, cat confident, very Mo-Jo body language. Perfect poop, perfect clumps. Shiny happy cat.
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