10 things I WISH I knew BEFORE getting a cat/kitten!

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The CAT is out of the bag! We got a KITTEN! I realized there was a lot I WISH I knew BEFORE getting our kitten, so I made this video to prepare you before you get a cat.
As you know, I've been studying dogs and dog behavior for over 10 years, but cats are brand new to me! Now it's time for me to study and share everything I know and am learning about cats! Are you a cat person? Is there anything else people should know about cats? Comment below!
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my cat:
- avoids the cat tree
- avoids all scratch pads
- avoids all cat toys
- can play for an hour with a plastic bottle cap

jwenting
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The most important thing to know: they live a long time, close to or sometimes over 20 years. Make sure you are ready to take the marriage vows before you get your cat or kitten: In sickness and in health. Till death do us part. Cats are not disposable items to throw away when times get difficult.

Jan
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1. Require a lot of attention and play
2. Get into everything
3. Get crazy active at night
4. Might destroy a lot of things
5. They need their own spot
6. Get everything ahead of time (litter box, toys, carrier, bowl, scratcher, treat, etc.)
7. Do not play with your hands
8. Get them used to nail trims, brushes (hair and teeth) and baths
9. Set up a feeding schedule

IM-uhtk
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Adopting an older cat is a great beginner experience, they are awesome, calm, very loving and they are not destructive anymore. They are very sweet and love spending quality time. They are still cute as well. Kittens are great and when I was a child I had kittens that I grew up with so me and my siblings could keep up with the kittens being high energy as well. As an adult kittens are tougher because I have a job and less energy, but my older car is much easier to take care of. I love all cats anyways but older ones are easier in general.

duitk
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An easy solution to most of these issues: adopt an older cat. They are so often overlooked at shelters when there are kittens available. The youngest cat I've ever adopted was 7. When you have an older cat, you don't have to deal with the crazy energy, the messiness, the getting-into-everything. They're mature adults who have some sense about how to behave. I'm glad people adopt kittens -- or any shelter animals at all -- but for myself, I prefer an older cat over a kitten any day.

drouhin
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Nothing beats having cats. I've had cats my entire life

hollifugate
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I’m over the quick urge of getting a cat. THANK YOU!!

djfenn
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I had a cat that lived for 23 years. I took him to the vet twice. First to get his shots, second to be neutered. I fed him dry food only - and one cheezie once in a blue moon. He was such a great healthy and cuddly cat! The best ever!

derekdowney
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1. Cats aren't low maintenance
2. They get into everything
3. They get crazy zoomies at night (basically, they're crazy active)
4. They might break/destroy a few things (note: be careful of what things you leave out when you walk away. Also be careful of house plants you have, as some house plants are poisonous to cats)
5. Cats need their own spot/territory
6. Get everything beforehand
7. Designate a small room/area for them when first bringing them home
8. Don't play with your hands. This trains cats to bite you.
9. Start grooming early and get them used to claw trimmers, brushing, teeth cleaning
10. Set up a consistent schedule, especially for feeding (preferably wet or raw food)
^ For the TL;DW (Too Long, Didn't Watch) people

amyill
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Some plants: *are poisonous to cats*
Me wanting to get a cat:
My mom’s plant obssession:

chekayme
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I am adopting two beautiful boys today and my heart couldn't be more full

avici
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This is a great video. Includes everything I’ve learned over years of cat parenting, condensed into 11 short minutes. Will save people a lot of hassle say this is overwhelming but this is just what it requires to be a cat parent. They can always come back to the video. Or decide it isn’t for them if they can’t handle the responsibility. But this stuff really does becomes second nature when you actually own one, you become pretty intuitive when it comes to their needs and cues ❤️

itsmeforreallyx
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Also important note: you *can* teach your cat some things. You can teach them places they aren't supposed to get onto or into, like the dining table or kitchen counters. It's kind of like having a toddler. You teach them, you don't just let them run around without giving any rules.

CatMuto
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You forgot one: You have to vacuum and dust a lot more!

ellenvandijk
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I've had cats my entire life (when living with my parents). I adopted my first girl a few years ago. Amber recommended everything that you need. But I also recommend grabbing some kind of calming chemical that can mimic mother cat scents. My girl was hiding under my bed for days, but minutes I plugged Feliway in, she was on my lap. Now she is a heat-seeking lap cat and very social.

ryanschiferl
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I really appreciate you making this video based upon the first hand (or paw) experiences you have had. I learned a lot and I think you must have helped hundreds of thousands of other people as well. I have been researching getting a cat for a while now; however, I never really felt comfortable with the idea of trimming their nails. Your video has given me pause (paws?) on my previous ideas and I'd love to know more. So I will ask around and educate myself. Thank you once again, and hope you and your family are all happy and safe during this crazy time.

amara
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I wrap my cat in a towel when doing her nails... she looks like a kitty burrito

KellyDsWorld
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These are awesome shots of your cats. You really captured a lot of your cat’s behaviour wonderfully. One thing to add. Some cats are able to open doors. And what I mean is they learn how the door handle works…lol. Our Siberian is a prime example. We’re always finding her getting through closed doors. Anyway, thanks for the video. These are great tips.

greghollander
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Best advice ever! Delivery right on point. Every potential cat owner should watch!

monicachevalier
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I am well into middle age and have had many, mostly rescue cats, over the years. I told my husband I wasn’t going to get any more cats after we had to put one of our cats down in 2017. I did tell him if I ever did though I would like to have one more black cat. My birthday surprise the following year was a black kitten. There were 3 available to rescue and I could pick the one I wanted. I thought about it and decided on 2 to keep each other company but felt guilty about leaving one. We now have 3.

lisac