Real Meanings Behind 9 Strange Cat Behaviors Explained
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- Опубликовано: 28 апр 2024
- In this video, we will talk about 9 strange things cats do and explain the meanings behind them.
Why do cats raise their butt when you pet them
Stroke a cat at the base of their tail, and they are likely to stick their butt up in the air.
The base of a cat’s tail is an erogenous zone with lots of nerve endings. So many cats enjoy being pet or scratched by a trusted person in this region.
Interestingly enough, cats also adopt this posture when they are in heat and ready to mate. Female cats that are in heat often become more affectionate and drop into this position every time you pet them.
Why do cats cover their faces when they sleep
More often than not, cats cover their faces while they sleep to keep their noses and bodies warmer. By covering their faces with their paws or curling up tightly into a ball, your feline friend can reduce the amount of heat that is lost as they sleep.
Cats also cover their eyes as a way to block out the light.
Why does your cat lick you and then bite you
If your cat licks then bites you out of the blue, then you might be in the presence of a love bite. Cats often bite to show affection. But only with gentle and more controlled nibbles.
Some cats bite you as part of their grooming behavior. When felines clean each other, they lick and nibble to ensure thorough hygiene, meaning it is completely normal for our cats to bite us a little when grooming us.
But remember, if you are actively petting your cat and they give your finger a lick or two, and then a nice chomp, it might be that they have had enough of your pets and are overstimulated. Overstimulation happens when you touch your cat in areas they don’t like or when you pet them for extended periods of time. After some time, something that they might have found enjoyable turns frustrating and results in a little bite. This is your cat’s warning signal to stop petting them.
Why cats keep changing their sleeping spots
A study published in Applied Animal Behavior Science surveyed 1,177 cats and found that on average cats had 5 preferred sleeping places.
It is survival instinct for cats to regularly change their sleeping location. Cats in the wild frequently move their nests and colonies to avoid detection from predators.
Cats also sleep in different locations to enjoy privacy, regulate their body temperature, and to avoid stressful experiences. Many cats prefer sleeping far enough from litter and food to avoid strong or direct smells.
Why some cats over-vocalize
If you have got a cat that over-vocalizes, there are several reasons for it.
The most common cause of excessive vocalization is attention-seeking. Many cats learn to meow to signal their wish to go outside, be fed, initiate play, or even get you to talk to them.
Cats that are experiencing stress also become more vocal. A new pet or baby, a house move or big changes to the home, an illness or the loss of a loved one, can turn your cat into a talker.
Other reasons for a cat’s over-vocalization are boredom, loneliness, and separation anxiety.
Why cats take your spot
Cats often steal your seat because they enjoy the scent and warmth you leave behind. Cats love warm temperatures and want to absorb your body heat. Domestic cats also enjoy being close to their owners’ scent because it makes them feel safe and comfortable.
Why cats knead
More often than not, cats knead when they are feeling happy and safe. You may also notice they purr and have their eyes half-closed, which are often other signs of feeling safe and content.
Another reason why cats knead on random surfaces is to mark their territory.
Why your cat sleeps with you
Cats sleep with you for several reasons.
Cats like warmer temperatures than humans do. So when the ambient temperature is a little cool, your cat is going to look for a nice warm area to maintain their temperature, and your body is good source of heat.
Another reason your cat sleeps with you is because she wants to feel safe. In the wild, laying down or sleeping makes animals more vulnerable to predators. Sleeping on top of a trusted human gives a cat a sense of security, as well as comfort and warmth to sleep peacefully.
Cats also sleep with you to show you affection and love. While cats can be very independent, they do miss you when you are gone from home for a long period of time and will want to cuddle with you when you get back.
Dilated Eyes
Cats’ pupils fluctuate in size and shape based on light and emotion. By dilating their pupils, cats allow even tiny amounts of light into their eyes so they can see better in the dark. During the day, cats contract their pupils depending on how bright it is.
Interestingly enough, pupil size can also be an indication of your pet's mood.
Your cat could be stressed, anxious, excited or in fear. Cats also often have dilated pupils during their heat cycle.
In situations that produce enjoyment, like when they’ve just eaten their favorite food, a cat’s pupils may dilate as a reflex. 
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It's 2 am and I don't even have a cat
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Some cats can be protective of their owners. When I lived alone I had a small female cat that would sleep on my bed, but always snuggled beside me. One night she sat right on top of me all night and was awake. I couldn't figure it out. I got up to see if she wanted food and she didn't, went back to bed and she continued sitting on top of me all night, awake. It turned out we'd had a prowler trying to get into the house and I believe she sat on me to protect me and kept vigil all night long. There were large men's footsteps in the flower garden all around the perimeter of the house, so it appears he had been trying each window. He had also smashed a terracotta pot by putting his foot on it, for leverage as it appeared he was trying to open the ranchslider in the lounge (sliding doors) from the top somehow. This was the only night of my cats 15 years of life, that she ever sat on me like that while I slept.
thats awesome, i hope your safe now and everything’s ok
What a made up story. 👍
@@johnathanpearson3203 If you don't belive my completely true story then you are one cynical arsehole and thanks for ruining the vibe. Ironically you have a peace symbol up.
@@johnathanpearson3203 I mean, home invasion attempts aren’t uncommon.
@@johnathanpearson3203 yeah so made up, I’ve never heard of someone trespassing/breaking into someone’s house before. 👍
My first cat I ever had lived to the ripe old age of 20, outlived our two dogs we had at the time and absolutely hated everything with a pulse that didn’t live at our house. She never bit us or fought other pets, only strays that overstayed their welcome. She passed away peacefully in the night in her favorite monopoly board game box and was buried with it in a small pinewood box
I feel your loss. My black cat named Harry also lived to be 20. I miss him 😢
rest her soul
I lost my baby “pikey” after 19 years. In April .💕❤️
She was a little rescue cat .
@@pecheur1951 my tortie cat lived for 17 years just a week after her birthday, it really hurts until now i longed for her, i missed her so much the emptiness that i felt never changed even after all these years, she died of kidney failure january 8 2017, i have a persian male cat given to me by a friend who feel my grief but my sweet sheba can not be replaced by any other cat although i also love this sweet little boy who didnt have a fighting streak in himself that he even try to play with a snake who definitely was in a killing mode
I hope you have since adopted. No cat could, nor should they, replace another…but another will love you more than you could ever know. Let not your love go to waste.
My son passed away and we took in his two cats in addition to our two. His cats seem to cry and yowl a lot and I know they are missing him. It’s been less than two months. It breaks my heart but I’m so happy to have these remembrances of our son all day long. He loved these sweet guys.
I used to have a cat, and he would always give me the affectionate "love bite." I noticed that he would intentionally bite me with the back of his mouth, where he didn't have teeth so as to not hurt me. He would also vocalize when he wanted me to check out whatever he was looking at out the window, usually a bird or squirrel. One time, I heard him making a vocalization I had never heard before, it was something in between a growl, a yowl, and a meow. I went to check on him, but he was just lounging around, so I walked back. Then he started making that same strange noise again, and that's when I noticed he was sitting behind a running fan, so he was making different vocalizations into it because it made his voice sound robotic, exactly like a child would do.
Hahaha good observation
🤣🤣🤣 That's so funny! They're such goofballs at times. That's awesome!
Love nibbie !
Crazyyy cats truly the goats
While reading this i had a dejà vu moment
One of the most accurately done cat behavior videos I've seen. As a tip for cat biting, if play gets a little too aggressive, which it often will, and a bite legitimately hurts, just say ow firmly and stop playing. This is what cats do with each other. If it's too aggressive they make a pain noise and play stops. It teaches them the limits of play vs real fighting. Play can begin again fairly quickly or the cat may want a break. But this will teach your cat your limits with play biting.
I do this with my cat. If my Ow comes off too painful, she starts licking me 🥰
@@mariab3642 That's also a thing cats do with each other. When a cat bites too hard and the other one yowls in pain and runs away, the biting cat grooms the area as an apology. The great part about that is that this means your cats understand when you follow them and pet them a bunch as an apology after you step on their paws or tail. They know you're saying sorry.
I avoid this for the most part by forming a paw with my hand when petting them especially if you're not the owner. It's harder to bite a loose fist than an open hand.
Most people don't understand that this is the case for most (if not all) mammals, including humans
None of my cats bite much because I've learned what their limits are. I believe that's rule number one. Learn what your cat likes or dislikes. But, if they do bite, 100% say no and make a pained noise. They do get it.
Thank you for a great video! When my aunt's cat had kittens on July 4th, 2005, she had 3 white kittens & 1 black one. Both my boyfriend (at the time) and I immediately knew we wanted the black one. So I told my cousin that we'd like to meet them but already had our hearts set on the black one. My cousin told me "the black kitten is kinda sped, she doesn't meow or play much with the other kittens"... Fast forward to us bringing her home, and I swear she meowed for 2 weeks straight! We named her Marley & realized very quickly that she was an absolute sweetheart that had only been acting that way because of the environment she had been in. (That's a whole nother long story, but basically she had been kept in a small room with 7 other cats before we brought her home.)
Marley ended up being one of the very best things to ever happen to me. She gave me nearly 18 years of the purest love, the bestest hugs & snuggles, the loudest purrs, and so much fun! She just passed away 2 weeks ago 😔 Marley was impossibly sweet, and by far the most loving little angel. I miss her. I miss hearing the sweetest meows & loudest purrs. I miss getting the most special hugs & the bestest snuggles every day. I just miss my girl.
I'm so sorry for your loss.
Jesus on my friend's void. ❤Marley❤
Im sorry you lost your little 🕊️Marley🕊️
❤️May she rest in peace❤️
@@barbarasisco9065 Thank you 💜
@@tracyyvon777 Thank you 💜
I have 3 cats. The oldest (9 yrs female) is really shy, only likes our family, enjoys belly pets, never bites and she really talks w us, whether she wants food or affection she "explains" that easily. Second cat (6 yrs), is extremely fearful of outside world and not interested even looking out of windows, likes to pet but not on belly and likes to bite sometimes. We found her on the street pregnant, she had 4 babies that was with her (and us)almost a year before adoption and she is so grateful, you can see it from her behaviour. Third cat (3 yrs) is male used to be feral cat that I found in the middle of night, following me home so I took him. He was so crazy at the start, we were all afraid of him cause he was unpredictable. Now he is domestic cat, really nice, just needed some love. They are all sterilised and as we have a dog they all learn to come when we call their name, they can go out on the leash also. We found them on the streets, tried to find owners for months but was abandoned obviously, they all have chip now and we love them so much, our dog is happy to have them also. Cats are so magical and I would never live without them anymore 😊
Love your story! Thank you!
That's wonderful, I loved the story!
@@angelaharris6049 thank you. What I didn't mention was that we had 2 more dogs that were living with oldest and middle cat (and also with kittens for a year). They died as we had them first and we only have one dog now and shes 12. We like to have a house full of animals and we only take strays (or they take us Im not sure anymore😂). I like the fact that our cats and dogs all get along and love each others ☺️
2:06 Sadly, in elderly cats, over-vocalizing can sometimes be a result of dementia. They're confused and afraid.
It can also be a possible indicator of deafness. They keep meowing because they can’t hear themselves.
@@TheDeceptiveHero I have a deaf cat and she's blind in her left eye. She HOWLS at 5-6 am or when I'm not home. I have a camera.
My Kasiroo who lived 23 years and died last year had dementia. Being Siamese she was also more vocal.
.. I just want to say goodbye to my 21 year old cat 3 days ago I spent a theird of my life with her and I can't believe she gone so much love we share together..
@@TheDeceptiveHero.. I just want to say goodbye to my 21 year old cat 3 days ago I spent a theird of my life with her and I can't believe she gone so much love we share together..
Normally on YT "why cats do what they do" lists are wrong or ill-informed, this video is the exception as all of it is accurate, informative, and presented well. 10/10 Thank you.
I loved cat. 🐱🐹🐭❤❤❤. Thanks for sharing this video.
.. I just want to say goodbye to my 21 year old cat 3 days ago I spent a theird of my life with her and I can't believe she gone so much love we share together..
@@ashalaishram8091.. I just want to say goodbye to my 21 year old cat 3 days ago I spent a theird of my life with her and I can't believe she gone so much love we share together..
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Oh yeah, of course. This guy knows the truth. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I once spoke to cow and said "why do you all follow each other?" He just stared at me with a quizzical look.
And from that look I learnt that they follow each other as a they are all part of gang and safety in numbers.
It was a wonderfully insightful exercise.
Next I'll speak to a cat. 🤣
So you're the catwhisperer?
One of the best feelings is coming home and being greeting by our cats.
I love this. I have a rescue kitten who is about 8 months old. He gets very excited to see us when we get home and always tells me he’s hungry first thing in the morning. He loves talking to us and telling us when he wants to play or eat or even go to bed. He does also demand to be held at times and he will tell you that too. He loves playing tag and cuddling.
I believe that some cats might sleep with you in attempts to make *you* feel safe and comfortable. When I was little, a family cat named Buddy was staying with my dad for a long extended time, and when I stayed over Buddy would sleep with me every single night. He’d come into my room and lay on my neck, wrapping himself around my head, purring away. He was the biggest sweetheart and lovebug of a cat I have ever met. I swear his eyes were almost always half closed.
Our cat does this too. He sleeps in my daughters bed every night. The sun hits her bed in the morning just right for him and seems to be his preferred spot.
Awwe rip
Hello, how are you doing today
I am Wilson Churchill what about you
True, some can be protective. When I lived alone I had a small female cat that would sleep on my bed, but always snuggled beside me. One night she sat right on top of me all night and was awake. I couldn't figure it out. I got up to see if she wanted food and she didn't, went back to bed and she continued sitting on top of me all night, awake. It turned out we'd had a prowler trying to get into the house and I believe she sat on me to protect me and kept vigil all night long. There were large men's footsteps in the flower garden all around the perimeter of the house, so it appears he had been trying each window. He had also smashed a terracotta pot by putting his foot on it, for leverage as it appeared he was trying to open the ranchslider in the lounge (sliding doors) from the top somehow. This was the only night of my cats 15 years of life, that she ever sat on me like that while I slept.
So cat bites could mean:
"I love you"
"Eww, get away"
"Come back I wanna play"
"I love you again, let me clean you"
"I am tired of you, go away."
Sure this is really clear 😆
You can usually tell by the amount of pressure applied during the bite what it means.
When my cat just rubs her teeth against you, that means I love you
She bites with no pressure means lets play
She bites with pressure means that's your warning to go away
She bites with pressure and grabs at you with her paws so you can`t escape means you die now
@@Martin-ep6xu Deez felines yah....dayz completely crazy yah.
Imma-gonna-slappa-dem-wit-da-wet-spaghetti! *Mama Mia!*
1. PURIM was/is dah Russian dreamlord......FFS! Please, you peoples must stabilize or buffer the pH inside cats bodies mitochondria yah!
Note: Inzide dah felines, when dah hydrogen atoms are clipped off the fatty acid they are waiting for oxygen to be converted to H²O during that okay? Yah, the pH level is getting more acidic. The biggest problem within deez furry tings bodies is that the enzymes for converting fatty acids into CO² and H²O in the mitochondria are zlowing down when internal environment is getting more acidic. This has been recorded a few decades ago when the research about mitochondrial function all ztarted, yah.
A study of a guy from a Skandinavien university iz highlighting that detail about taurin and the pH buffering function in the mitochondria.
2. There is also a pH buffering agent occurring in we peoples, outside of the mitochondria, but still inside the cell.....the beta-alanine boosts the intracellular pH buffer carnosine.
3. In cats blood, there is bicarbonate that keeps blood slightly in the alkaline range, thereby supplementing the zodium bicarbonate delivers the bicarbonate for that.
So, to be the superman of fat burning during endurance exercising (which most felines lack), it is a good idea to close the chain to keep the mitochondrial fat burning at optimal speed by supplementing sodium bicarbonate + beta-alanine + taurin.
Depends on the cat too, I had a black cat who would definitely have love bites, extremely enthusiastic loving that he had. Even on heads lol, he was always gentle and sweet about it. Our cream/white colored cat had some moods right there. Pet him once... Fine, pretty him twice, still fine.. Pet him a third time, growl, scratch, hiss too much and not even other warnings like eyes getting smaller or ears turning backwards. Cats are just like people, every single one has its own character
The accompanying body language is usually a clue. Arched back, flattened ears = fearful or aggressive, twitchy tail = nervous or annoyed. If not for those, then it's probably playful or grooming.
@@Tekdruid - that's usually the case but not with one of mine. Her body language is positive and she's completely relaxed until she bites out of the blue. There's no warning. I learned a long time ago to pet her for a minute or so then stop. If she wants more she'll let me know. If she doesn't indicate that she wants more, I leave her be
i have an emotional support cat and she is probably the best decision i ever made, people don’t give them credit and see them as mean when in reality, they are just as lovable as your dog, they just show it differently
I have an ESA cat and people do not take it seriously. People have some weird idea that cats can’t care about humans let alone be trained to aid them during periods of stress or illness.
Grow up and get an emotional support bong like an adult
I don't think that's the weird part their thinking of.
We got my red boi George from the shelter at age 11. He's 15 now. From the very start, he has been incredibly vocal. He has no limits when it comes to attention and cuddling up, so it's likely for attention seeking, but he also manages just fine on his own. He never has an issue with us leaving, as long as we immediately cuddle with him when we're back. Precious boi.
Omg I had a vocal boy named George too! He was part Siamese though so he had a LOUD meow
@@rileymiller2398 Yeah my George might have some Siamese (and other races) in him, too. He is mostly European shorthair but he is HUGE compared to other shorthairs and his face is a bit narrower. We got him from a shelter so we don't know anything about his heritage. When he meows on our balcony, it echoes through the street, lmao.
Got me a little girl in 2019, and she grew up for around a year on the streets before we got her. We were told when we got her that she never meows or makes noise. A little under month after getting her, she was really talkative. Always followed me around and slept with me. I love this little cat.
Feral cats are usually silent. Safety.
I adopted my cat two years ago from the ‘streets’. She goes everywhere I go, sleeps with us but does not meow. She does purr louder than any cat I have ever been around.
I got a boy a few months ago. He was just around two weeks old when we got him. Dad's friends cat had a bunch of kittens including mine but he was the weakest of them all . His siblings used to bully him and he could barely get any food from them. So my dad decided to bring him home. He got used to living indoors literaly in a week or two. Somehow he has literally never done anything wrong. He got used to us so quickly. Withing a month he learned to communicate with us and point out little cat issues he seen (aka I ate all the food and I shat so much in my box it needs a cleaning again) jokes aside everytime we would put something where it usually doesn't belong he would meow until we put it back where it should be for some reason.. Also he is extremely jealous of our turtles and everytime we approach them he gets angry because he is not the only one getting the attention. Also he is afraid of other cats and everytime there is a cat outside he panics and hides. I could write a lot more about him but I gotta go
Ours never used to be chatty until her younger brother of 7 years died. Now she's really noisy and like to carry a bear around whilst meowing loudly. If you open the door she gets embarrased and drops the bear pretending she's never seen it before.
I'm happy for you both!
Adult cats almost never meow at one another. It's kitten vocalization, a way to get attention from mom when hungry or scared or lost.
Meowing is for our benefit, since we assume a caretaker role and don't respond as readily to body language.
I adopted a 13yr old cat who was locked in a cattery, underweight and loosing his fur. He obviously was missing his old owner terribly. After being home every night for months and months with him, I went camping, for one night. When I arrived home he was all over me and I could see he spent the night sleeping on my pillow. 🤣
Installing a cat door also made him very happy... He goes in and out all day and night. He also helped me heal my mind and heal my emotions. His heavy purring goes right through my body and makes me feel amazing. Today he is a big chunky happy cat and I am mentally and physically so much better than I ever was. Cats can change your life and make you a better human being. I have had to earn his purring and his healing powers.... by showing him love, compassion, affection, Care and food. If I ignore him, he doesn't forget....he ignores me right back! Cats are not slaves. They are Godlike.✨ They are medicine.
Much respect to you, you sound like you have a beautiful heart! Your cat is flourishing with you because of that, no doubt ✨️
Happy just to hear this and know that you are happy and so is your cat, even though I don't know you, I'm just happy to know that love exists and there are good people.
My cat "saved" me too. Wonderful emotional support if you love them with your whole heart and meet all their physical and emotional needs.
A part of healing is giving back and doing service for your animal. They are God's gift to us for sure.
or you are just a *crazy*
cat lady
True. Any fool can be loved by a dog, but the love of a cat must be earned.
I can confirm that last point very much so. I’m gone for 4 days, then home for 4 days. One of my cats loves to greet me at the door and usually spends a whole day cuddled up with me.
My eldest cat Coco is a house cat abandoned by previous owner and after searching, no one came forward, we adopted him… he is such a dude! Whenever I see him in the morning and say “good morning, Coco!” He growls back to me in a grumpy, “can’t be bothered with this cheerfulness“ way 😂😂😂😂
“Cats present their rears as a friendly greeting”
Well, that’s one thing we have in common
Ayoo 🤨📸
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Rick Sanchez intensifies...
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Greg Bors - Maybe at the Blue Oyster Bar....
As a cat servant (not owner), I can attest that all of this is 100% true. Great video, thanks
Lol servent,so acurate
Yep spot on 👍☺️🐈
So true!
One thing I've noticed that they didn't mention. Cats knead excessively if taken too early from their mother. I had a litter of 5 whose mom was hit by a car. I had to bottle feed them & they all grew up to knead excessively.
😍 Omg, that was such a cute comment! 🫠 Made me think of that one episode of “9 Lives” cat food commercial. Where Morris’s mommy winds up a toy mouse, puts it on the floor, and lets it go in front of him as she says “Look Morris.. Look what mommy got!” Morris just gives her the stink-eye, and says “Cute. Take it outside and play with it”. Hope you have a great week! Love, from Las Vegas!
I bought the house right beside my parents house and my cat got so happy. He’d always come over to see me lol. When I was pregnant he’d always make biscuits on my belly. I miss him. His favorite napping spot was on my daughters skateboard lol.
Cats are just magical, my Baby is literally my emotional support! He comes meowing at me every time I accidentally hit my toe/hurt myself or I’m feeling down and emotional, he comes gives me head buds, rubs and cuddles with me to comfort me & since we moved in with my boyfriend, he’s been doing the same with him too! I had another cat that was the same way, I miss him dearly. When people say “I don’t like cats” it’s bc Clearly they have never owned one.
I have a feral cat that has lived here in the woods for years. It took me years to gain his trust. He eventually showed up in my bed one day, he had came thru a open window. It snowed back in April, I went out the door & fell on the ice, he immediately ran to me, my husband came & helped me up. But my cat climbed into bed with me, he was licking me, head butting me. I spent several days in bed, he never left my side. He would only get up to eat &.go to bathroom. He knew I was hurt, his love & loyalty was stronger than most humans show. He usually stays outside, but nothing was gonna keep him away from me. My husband actually tried to pick him up to get into bed, he growled at him. He had to sleep in our extra room. I know my cat loves &.appreciates me.💜🐱💜
Hey Lori how are you doing today
@@deanmartin6052 , I would be having a party for your wife! 🐱💜🐱
@@deanmartin6052 maybe we’ll all get lucky and someone will “feed” you a few hundred lead “pellets”. 🫠
@@deanmartin6052 edgy
@@deanmartin6052 The indigenious wildlife theory again, to kill other living things mercilessly again. So how about mice attack at your place? Did they end well?
It is true that my cats miss us. If they wake up from a nap & don’t hear us right away, they will cry for us to see if we’re home. Also when either my husband & I are gone for a business trip or earlier this year I was really sick & was admitted to the hospital for a week, the cats will look for the one of us that isn’t home. They’ll sleep on that side of the bed & scent mark the pillows. When I got home from the hospital, they didn’t leave my side for days.
My girl loves her window hammock spot and will stay there for extended periods of time. When I'm in the other room in bed, she comes over every once in awhile to see if I'm still there and give me love, then goes right back to her favorite spot. She's precious ❤
I had a little short-haired void who didn't care much for anyone but me. When my husband at the time was undergoing chemo and radiation, however, she laid with him all the time. As soon as he felt better, it was back to hissing at him lol
Of course they miss us
Cats love you like a dog loves you but shows it differently
A rabbit loves and misses you too for example
.. I just want to say goodbye to my 21 year old cat 3 days ago I spent a theird of my life with her and I can't believe she gone so much love we share together..
@@SpooxX.. I just want to say goodbye to my 21 year old cat 3 days ago I spent a theird of my life with her and I can't believe she gone so much love we share together...
I always knew cats liked warmth, so when my cat Layla goes to sleep on my bed, once she falls asleep, I tend to put a blanket on her to keep her warm. Respect to all cats.
The most sensible guide to cat behaviour I have viewed - spot on regarding all these behaviours.
My cat just poped by and joined watching this video. She approves of your explanations and is currently massaging the blanket 😌
My kitten is currently sleeping with his toys
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Same😂 she even ‘pat patted’ the video like “You should already know dis mom”
I think of myself as a tough ass man. But I love my cats with all my heart. Every time I sit down they compete for who going to settle on my lap first. They are all siblings and mother cat. It is such a joy watching how much they love each other and how much they love me. During the pandemic I isolated myself. They provided the company I needed.
Sometimes I sit and wonder how many millions of years they have been here and evolved to this point. Even now one is trying to crawl up on my chest to bump heads with me.
Love it
Lucky man...
Love head bumps! So "your an awesome soul", kind of affection
Love is a strong attribute.
Being tough doesn't exclude that in my book.
Love this
The elder of my two cats has a very unusual favorite place to sit and relax: my shoulders. She's sitting there now as I type this. She's so good at it that I can walk around and go about my day with her perched there the entire time. Her mother used to do the same. They are the only two cats I've ever known that do this.
It's picachu in a cat body lol
I was not expecting such a well made video with accurate info. Cool stuff
My cat doesn't merely over vocalize, he never shuts up.
Same
My late cat was the same. ESPECIALLY when I was cooking or doing the dishes. He assumed I was getting food for him and would get even more vocal whenever he saw a can being grabbed, regardless of the can. He loved his canned food. Lol
Worst alias ever 😂😂
@@heinzriemann3213 too morbid?
To be fair, most cats probably think humans never shut up, too.
My cat (adopted when 8 yo) always was a talker. Then he went missing. I got him back after six weeks and, since then, he's *much* more vocal. I'd already decided he was feeling separation anxiety, so it's very nice to have it confirmed by an expert.
The number of videos about a cat's behaviour that get it wrong is large, I'm glad this is one of the rare ones that actually gets it right! Thanks a bunch!
As someone with the sweetest Siamese… she is VERY chatty!!! I don’t think five minutes goes by without her meowing at me, and I can’t imagine a quiet cat now. She’s only quiet when sleeping LOL
My mom and I just went to the spca today for my birthday and we ended up getting a 6w old Siamese. I can’t wait to see how chatty he gets 😂
My oldest cat is 17 yrs, has multiple sleeping spots in my room, yowls (from loneliness even though there's 2 others in the house), she'll run when I call her name and always seems to want to be near/on me. And she's the best cat I ever could've asked for ❤🐈
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Sounds like my little stalker he follows me all over ❤
I adopted an older cat that came from a neglectful home. For the first several years that I had her, she would come sit on my lap and purr like crazy while I pet her. Then, she would suddenly bite me and run away. She had trust issues, she was anxious, and had a terrible stress rash on her stomach most of the time.
After those first few years, when she learned to trust us, all of those behavior stopped, and the rash went away. We were very patient and gentle with her at all times. We did not get angry when she bit because we knew she was just filled with anxiety. Toward the end of her life she trusted us completely. We could bathe her, clip her nails, clean her ears, hold her like a baby, whatever.
Your cat may never get to be that trusting, or like that much attention, but be patient with them. You don't know why they're anxious, but just be gentle and treat them with respect.
@@kitty.miracle how relevant of you...
@@kitty.miracle lol so why bother watching a video about cats?
@@kitty.miracle and they probably hate you too.
If I ever get a cat it will be a fixed kitten. Cats are already full of attitude. Last thing I need is a damaged one.
@@silentj624your not getting a thing. Pets aren't appliances or toys. You would be getting a living creature to be a part of your family. She wasn't damaged, she was mistreated. And she wasn't disposable. Your tone is troubling. Don't get pets.
My kitten is 7 months and been with me since she was 9 weeks old . She’s attached , and follows me around like a puppy 😂😂. Sleeps with me every night , and loves to play . I’m now a cat lover
I’m happy to see that my kitties feel safe and content. One of them loves my mom, and the other loves me. When the one who loves me can’t find me, they sit at closed doors and meow. If I meow back they scratch the door so I let them in. If I don’t meow, they go to a different door and meow till they find me 🥰
Excessive vocalizing is definitely a sign something is wrong. I bought my cat the wrong kind of food and didn’t realize it until weeks later. Her behavior completely changed! She’d lurk around her food area, run into the kitchen whenever I would and meow NON-STOP. It was driving me nuts until one day in Petco, I realized I had bought the wrong Science Diet food the last time i was there. If you’re familiar with Science Diet, you know they have A LOT OF different formulations! I felt so bad. She was trying to tell me but I would’ve never figured it out unless I just happened to be in the store looking at the different foods and realized I hadn’t bought her the option for senior/indoor cats age 11 and up. Oh well lesson learned. Pay attention to your cat’s changed behavior.
My cat talks when she is playing with her toy mice. She will call to whomever is listening that she just caught her latest prey and is soon going to present it. She will start in the basement then up the stairs slowly, and finally jump in front of me and bring her gift while constantly yowling.
Yeah, can be. My childhood cat became excessively vocal, not like ever before, in her old age due to a thyroid problem. So, if your cat becomes more vocal in old age it could well be this.
.. I just want to say goodbye to my 21 year old cat 3 days ago I spent a theird of my life with her and I can't believe she gone so much love we share together.
@@KrisD007.. I just want to say goodbye to my 21 year old cat 3 days ago I spent a theird of my life with her and I can't believe she gone so much love we share together..
@@johnball320.. I just want to say goodbye to my 21 year old cat 3 days ago I spent a theird of my life with her and I can't believe she gone so much love we share together..
When playing with my cat, it seemed a mystery to her that I always knew just when she was going to pounce. Her eyes gave her away, always dilating just before the leap.
My cat moves her tail left to right when ready to pounce
We have 8 cats; one is nicknamed “Pop Up Video” because out of nowhere she’s suddenly in a lap!
Yeah, they have an obvious tell haha. But I kinda understand that at times it frustrates them that they have a target they couldn't catch, so sometimes I allow them to catch my finger/hand when I'm playing them. They would just nibble them so no worries.
@@s0n4r89 Most do wiggle their tails/hindquarters, but mine got wise to that and stopped doing it!
@@terrorazeing haha funny how similar this is to martial arts training, like philipino martial arts with sticks.
There are 5 basic tells you may give off if you aren't aware of it. Some are incredibly frustrating / hard to get rid off. This is why people doing this for a long time seem so incredibly fast. They're not that fast.. I mean yes they aren't slow but it's less their speed and more their lack of tell they give off.
Thank you for all this great info Joannie!!!
This answered so many of my questions! Thank you!
As a lifelong cat lover I want to bring one thing to other cat owners' minds and that is if we walk out the front door one day and have to leave a pet shut inside, please let someone know - we could be hit by a car that day and never return. For cats especially fear of being locked in or abandoned and especially not be able to find food or water, is terrifying to them. We just need to put ourselves in their place - we all have the same needs and fears, and suffer the same also.
yea i lock my cat inside so dosent get ran over but theres holes she can get out if really needs to and dose if stay gone logn enugh.
There are special cards Cat Parents can carry to let people know they are home alone and stickers for windows. 🙏
@@hphoenix7974 Great idea, except maybe not so good as an advertisement to burglars & vandals.
@@goldenautumn3073 oh for sure, the stickers are stating there's a pet, I personally had a card for my purse and let them know where I am🙏
I appreciate this, it would’ve never crossed my mind
My 20+ year old cat, Benny, who passed away last year around this time of year, was so sick. He had kidney disease, arthritis, cataracts, deafness, a sour stomach and eventually, dementia. He often didn’t recognize me, & would wander around the apartment, calling out very loudly, repetitively. I think he missed his brother, Petey and his gf, Mona. That poor little guy. I miss him so much! RIP, Bennyman. He was old, sick, & lonely. That has to be why he did that loud calling.
He probably also had undiagnosed hyperthyroidism.
Good age for a cat.
sorry to hear that friend. Sorry for your loss.
20 years and all those problems...Damn!
Tough little soldier! He wasnt going down without a fight, Thats for sure!
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My Phoebe, who lived until 17, started her decline by wondering around the house, sleeping on top of the bathroom sink. She never did that.
And yowl out of no where. She had stopped eating, and that's when I knew. My little 9 pound kitten/cat was 4 lbs when I had her put down. She died over my shoulder, her favorite spot.
My cat is 26 and still climbs trees, walks on top of fences. Must be the cherry lollipops he loves so much.
My precious boy Frankie is such a sweet considerate soul. He often sleeps with me, (at other times with my son). I sleep right down under the blankets pulled up to my nose. In the morning when Frankie is ready to get up, he quietly walks across the top of my pillow and very gently touches me on the cheek with his paw, not making any noise, to slowly wake me up. It's sooooo cute 😊💕😘
Awww!
wow same! but instead my cat tears up the toilet paper, attacks my other cat, scratches my bed, then sticks his butt in my face. we are truly lucky.
@@nicholasbrown5013 😳
Awww this reminded me of when my kitten used to wake me up every morning by curling up on my pillow and gently tapping my face
I would wake up and her beautiful face was the first thing I saw 🥺🖤
@@alkahinat4558 😊🙏💕
Bless their little hearts
2:19 meow~
Oh my,
Mi ow
I had a Tabby cat named Jojo when I was younger and that cat was my best friend. He and I would play this game where he would hide under my bed, and when I would slide my hand close enough, he would bat at it like he was trying to catch it! We would play that for hours! He also had a specific corner he loved on my bed and hated being apart from me. I miss him so much!
Knowing cats enjoy being warm, it LITERALLY breaks my heart seeing a cat outside during the winter time when it is beyond freezing cold.
Never underestimate a cat's ability to just be a jerk sometimes.
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Bingo!
Yes, my cat sometimes steals a treat from my dog and then climbs the tree, not eating it, just watching the dog how hopelessly runs around the tree.
Not my kitty! She’s 100% angel.
They love to get your attention by knocking things down.
Tysm for sharing ~ I needed current updates because it's been so long since I owned 1 kitten let alone 2 ❤❤
Excellent video, and all true, as I've had cats most of my life, and truly understand them.
I'll be petting my cat and he'll be purring, and then *chomp* he'll bite me while purring the whole time. He's a weird cat.
Yes..my cat does that too
Called petting aggression. Overstimulation. Some people call it love bites
Yep, mine too
@@midnighttheumbreon8857 It all depends on how hard they actually bite you when that happens. They do give love bites sometimes - it's a way that they know of to show that they love you. At times, my cat gives them to me even when I haven't been petting her any. 😻❣😻
Its a love bite, its a way to show the owner the cat loves them
The graphic of the cat instantaneously stealing the woman’s spot as she stands up is too accurate 😂
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When my cats pupils are dilated I know he’s in excited bounce off the walls mode and he’s about to be running around like crazy wanting to play lol
did u interview our cats to make this video? :) awesome!
As a cat myself, I have to say that this video is purrfect, and very accurate. Definitely one of the best informative cat videos!!
Your kitty is pretty with her Angel Kiss.
Cmon meow!
The fact that your name isn’t “Catssandra” feels like a missed opportunity 😌
I hope you are playing. Mental illness is a real problem right now when people think they can be anything.
@@cliffdodson371 well you clearly chose to be an asshole, it’s called a joke loosen up a little and turn off anything political related, trust me you will feel better
People don't train cats. Cat's train people. My cats have me trained pretty well. I know exactly when they're hungry, want to go outside, want to be pet, don't want to be pet, or just want me to get up so they can sit in my spot. Every now and then they'll reward me by climbing on my lap and sticking their butt in my face. I freaking love kitties.
Yep. Cats let you know when they eat, you determine when dogs eat.
Funny how that works. Little one headbutts and bites, Big one sits and wiggles.
People can train cats though.
Your cats own you and have taken over. That’s your fault for allowing it and being spineless.
.. I just want to say goodbye to my 21 year old cat 3 days ago I spent a theird of my life with her and I can't believe she gone so much love we share together..
@@UnicornOfDepression.. I just want to say goodbye to my 21 year old cat 3 days ago I spent a theird of my life with her and I can't believe she gone so much love we share together...
I have 4 cats and now I realize why they all like my room, they all wanna take it over 😂
I learned more from this pithy, yet informative video than any cat show or other videos. The graphics were so cute and the narrator held my attention. ❤❤❤
It's been years but I remember when our female cats were in heat(we fixed them, don't worry), they loved presenting themselves to my boyfriend and only him. 😂
He has the sauce
You know when a cat is bonded with you. Sam bonded only with me . Once l was at friends place and patted her cat 🐈 when I got home Sam smelt my hand and turned and spradied me ... Bad bad human your mine... Gross but funny 🤣
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My family always used to go to the mountains during Easter. Our cat would be fed and taken care of by a neighbour, who had other cats, and who was well acquainted with him and very nice.
Every single time we got home, he'd had heard the specific sound of the car engine far away - lived in a valley - and gone to his "overlook" place.
Then when the car pulled up the driveway, he'd come running down. Meowing and craving tons of cuddles and affection, then leading the way back up the path to our house.
He was well taken care of while we were gone, however he'd always be so, so happy to see us when we got back.
This is just the tip of the iceberg, but the point is that there's not a shadow of doubt anywhere in my mind that he loved us, and we loved him back.
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My cat follows me wherever i go. Wake up in the morning, she's cuddled up next to me.
Also tries to steal my breakfast, dinner, etc.
Fabulous animals and never a dull moment.
We once had a cat who would make a strange vocalization, like a fast series of 'k' sounds. Sometimes, we could do a few of these at her and get her going. I could never just rip out a line of them like she could, but a few k's off the back of my tongue, with my mouth open, as fast as I could would be enough to get her started. We'd have a short conversation like that, back and forth. So funny! And she never seemed stressed, or anything negative, really. She'd just have her little 'k' conversation, until she got satisfied (or bored) and rolled back over in a different napping position. Or walked away, regally. Having made her point.... 🤣
.my car does that when he sees a bug, or whenever I sneeze!! That same weird kkkkk sound!!
@@kristenwolfe5272 Wtf i thought that was a weird behaviour but my cat also does this when i sneeze xd. Its so funny xd
@@sano456 that is a riot!! I always say thankyou, just in case he's saying bless you 😂
@@kristenwolfe5272 Hahaha thats funny xd. I think my cat doesnt like it when i sneeze cause he also runs away, so i apologize to him xd. He gets angry at me! Xd
I think it's called chattering
6:32 I've read that cats also knead when they are separated from their parents too early, due to death, or just by giving the kitty to another person when they're too young (a few weeks before born).
That happens because the kitten didn't have time enough to knead its mother when young, so when the cat grows up, that good feeling of kneading its mother keeps in their memory, and they keep doing that even when they're adults.
I live in Japan, and here, the law only allows people to sell a kitten after being 2 months with its parents (and brothers and sisters if born together), so they won't feel that lonely after being taken to a new home. (some breeders usually prefer to keep a little longer (like 3 to 4 months) to be sure that that kitten is also free of some kind of health issues)
Due to that, it's hard to see cats kneading if you bought them from dedicated breeders.
I've had cats knead regardless of age they were separated from mother. They just mimic childlike behaviour when they're feeling safe and comfortable. If they also nibble or suck on things like rugs or quilts while doing it then it may be a sign of early separation from momma cat.
My two cats grew up with their mother and stayed with her all their lives as we kept the three in our home, and they both kneaded a lot :)
I've heard this said about cats who suck on blankets, but pretty much all cats knead lol
@@j_me i got both of my cats from a shelter!
one of them was found on the streets, he kneads a ton.
the other one was not and he doesn’t know how to knead🤷🏻♀️
My two kittens were (separately) rescued alone, very young, from side of roadways. I took them in to keep. They both kneed a lot. One also sucks at the blanket - the older one. The other was found 1 to 2 weeks old. Raised on a bottle. She kneeds and suckles a bunch. She seems to just still need the comfort or instinct.
1:06 I swear I thought he was going to say "..so when your feline friend raises his butt, sniff it!" 😂
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Our cat lost a leg (somehow) and since she recovered she's been good but very vocal, which I think is a sign of her being or feeling a bit vulnerable. She used to be quite quiet. She still terrorises the local rodent population, though.
Very informative and well made video
I was so surprised when I went to sleep one night to my great-aunts house, and hadn't been there for years. Then this very shy and timid cat started to press her paws on my belly when I was sleeping she was also purring at the same time. It was cute but weird since at daytime the cat was afraid of me and didn't even want to approach. I suppose she liked me afterall :)
.. I just want to say goodbye to my 21 year old cat 3 days ago I spent a theird of my life with her and I can't believe she gone so much love we share together...
You’re lucky, you were chosen :)
@@paulmurphy6496 I’m so sorry to hear that… I hope they’re at peace now
@@John-gk6mz yes day do so where are you from I'm from Malta..
@@John-gk6mz thanks
I'm convinced I taught my kitten how to kiss. Ever since he was weeks old I have been giving him non stop kisses all over his face. Now, he will climb on me and press his nose all over my face and kind of move his mouth around and purr. He's not rubbing his face on me like other cats do. I swear he's trying to give kisses!
I just lost my mom and i can tell how much its affected my cat. She was really her cat so shes very vocal now and always right on my hip whenever im home. I feel sad leaving her to go to the office 😢
Our cat has a strong love bite 😂 Usually it's just a little but when she's really loving the cuddling session she gets so excited that her love bites get kinda painful 😅 especially when we tell her that we love her. So smart
I've been fortunate enough to share my life with a Maine Coon cat since 2005. He does most of this stuff, it's normal for him, and I've always said when asked "because CAT." Thanks for explaining what Bandit does; love your videos.
He still alive
My cat Romeo has a tendency to lick and bite me, and this video really helped explain a lot! Thank you!!!
My kitty Esme will start licking me, then progress to light bites, then the bites get harder and harder lol
@@aaronwylie6928 Your kitty’s name is Esme? That’s so pretty!! 💜
@@PhoenixPrime Yes :) She is very pretty too!
My Trixie also goes from rubbing her face on me to biting, probably because she wants to play Cat MMA. My older cat doesn't appreciate it when she does it to her.
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Cat owners have no say you do what your cat wants ya too 😁 I rescued my little princess who came out of the weeds in the country while my husband and I were cruising on some gravel roads. She has won is over and her 100 pound black lab brother. She is our little tuxedo kitty. I havent owned a cat in over twenty years due to being allergic, my husband has always been a dog dad but now he spoils her and loves on her more than all of us!! She is definitely what we all needed but we just didn’t know it ❤
One ofour cats doesn't like much petting. She will give a "stop that" bite, not painful, but firm. I found if I give her a gentle massage type petting she's much happier with it.
Cats are so misunderstood, I hope more people learn to treat them better.
I love them all. God bless their fuzzy hearts. Philadelphia USA
I started having a panic attack and my cat Henry started staring at me in this strange way while while on my lap...then layed down pressing himself into my leg almost like dead weight and didnt move at all. Panic attack didnt actually get as bad aa it would've. Henrys weight slowly lightened up when i told him i was ok and he got up. It was like he taught himself to help me. Never did it before. Hes 5 years old.
Cats when they cover their faces: "OMG STAWP ITTTTT! LIKE SERIOUSLY."
My aunt had a white cat that would come into my room every night, and she would knead on my chest for a while before sleeping next to me. I always woke up with her next to me as well
Love these vids. Just got my boy neutered and your videos helped me ensure his comfort. Thank you.
He will be mad at you for a couple of days
@@gamerrowedy6614 No he won't . They don't know what happened or what they're missing. All they know is that it's a bit tender back there. Usually lasts only for a day or two. I've had many cats fixed, and once the anesthesia wears off and they've had a good sleep, they're rarin' to go. (Jan Griffiths).
Lovely video .As a cat lover and owner myself , I can tell that this is all correct. Cats behaviour are explained very well.
My boy sits on the counter and stares at me, I reach out to him and he stands up and puts his paws on my hand and tries to walk out on my arm! Silly cat😆 I let him know he's loved everyday though🥰 and he shows his love to me also😻
I have a cat that licks and bites for a variety of reasons. I've been love bitten but she also has very firm boundaries. She loves attention but as soon as she's had enough she'll give a little nip to say, "Okay, that's enough." Then just sit on you for the company. This cat has also been blind since birth so she has no subtle body language so when she's had enough she goes right for the most obvious, "Knock it off." Signal. She's a good girl.
I have to little boys that are feral and they have let me pet them it’s cute knowing that they are feeling comfortable with me. It’s taken a long time to gain trust.
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0:16:why do cats raise their butt
1:17: why do cats cover their face when they sleep
2:07: why some cats over vocalize
3:05 : why does your cat lick you then bite you
4:30: why cats keep changing their sleeping spots
5:31 : why cats take your spot
6:12 : why cats knead
7:08 : dilated eyes
8:07 : why your cat sleeps with you
Siamese have been my most protective. Had one when I was a kid that guarded me while I slept every night. Growl at anyone trying to enter my room. Parents included. Had two later that attacked my dad for "being funny" by trying to sneak on my mom with a ski mask on. Jumped on him and were trying to go for the throat. Chilled out once he spoke and took the mask off.
I have a cat that is around 14 now. He has always been cuddly and loving. In the past year or so, as he gets older, he had become much more clingy. He sleeps/lays on me frequently. He even sleeps on my pillow above my head and curls his body to fit me like a hat. My only issue is the claws and sometimes laying directly on my face. I can't breath. I love him so much and he is such a goober.
You shd be happy. I wish my cat (adopted in July of last ur
She has bitten my hands and arms between 20 or more times. Twice deeply requiring an exam and antibiotics) .
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2:50 My dear Kitty was a feral rescued in at about 6 months. My next door neighbor (unbothered by it) even commented about Kitty's heat singing, how it would resonate through the immediate neighborhood! (She did have the spay, at about 1-1/2 years.) Her in-heat singing inspired an idea anyone with the unfixed cat, the equipment, and know-how is welcome to do: Record that mating song; run it through AutoTune (I'm told at full, even casual speech sounds sung), then add some Barry White-worthy background music!
Awesome video! Thank you!!!
This video deserves more 👍🏾
My wife and I were babysitting a cat for a week recently, and he was the only cat id ever seen roll over for belly rubs every time wed pet him. He stretch out whenever he did it, so wierd but very cute.
My cat Phoenix loves belly rubs…he actually likes to be lightly smacked on his belly 🤣 he meows when we stop 😆
I had cat that if you per her belly just right she'd fall to the ground on her side and roll over to get belly rubs. We would always say, "oh no! Cloud fell down!" Or "oh Cloudy, did you fall down?" It was just a little game she played and loved the attention.
My kitty absolutely LOVES my giant teddy bear. Every time he sees it, he goes on it and starts kneading and purring 💚
My kitty has 4 toys he plays it so much and my cat is basically an comedian when she plays she also backflips im serious* shes an 4 month old angel
The vocalization is one of their comunication techniques , they also use non- vocalization communications and you can use both to communicate with them .
this makes sense, i used to live with an old cat, and at night she would sneak under me and sleep there. Guess it was warm, but i was afraid of hurting her
Thanks so much for these tips, with myself having cats for over forty years which were all strays and rescues tells you a lot about these fabulous creatures.
This was such an interesting video and tells people virtually all we need to know as companions to our wonderful felines.
"Why do cats knead..."
They're making brownies. Obviously.
I met a lady on a plane, once, who called that "making muffins."