The Seven Deadly Cat Sins!

Take my word on these tips: this is not my first cat rodeo! Even if it's something inconvenient, or you flat out disagree, you've got nothing to lose. After all, I don't just care about your cats, I care about your relationship with them, and helping you to make it the very best it can be.

Chapters:
0:00: Intro
0:32: Don't feed your cat milk
1:21: Don't skip annual vet visits
2:48: Don't dress up your cat
4:08: Don't force interactions
6:28: Don't punish
8:55: Don't do anything your cat wouldn't want for content
10:18: Don't declaw your cat

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[kuva]

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

[inkimi]

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

[laicylin]

TIME STAMPS
1. Don't declaw your cat🐈 10:18
2. Don't Force your cat for content📸 8:55
3. Don't Punish Your Cat😺 6:31
4. Don't force interactions😤 4:09
5. Don't Dress Up Your Cat👚 2:50
6. Don't Skip The Vet🏥 1:25
7. Don't feed your cat milk🥛 0:34

[NotWhoYouThinkThisBe]

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

[Sarah-bdpf]

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

[Rach_M]

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

[Puchhuuu]

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

[daviddjpearl]

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

[Nothingtea]

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

[beclosbird]

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

[QuinnFreeman-xgjt]

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

[hottubtimemachine]

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

[HaveAHollyDayArts]

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

[tufalike]

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

[chelljackson]

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

[lbamm]

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

[dunlopgp]

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

[hannahjones]

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

[calima]

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

[solarpguy]

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