Why Does Your Cat Lick and/or Bite You?

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Why does your cat lick and/or bite you? Some of the most asked questions about cats are: "why does my cat lick me?" "why does my cat bite me?" and "why does my cat lick then bite me?" Check out my answers here!
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00:00 Introduction
00:25 A Cat's Tongue
01:49 Why Do Cats Lick So Much?
02:45 Affection
04:40 Lick-To-Bite
05:42 You Taste Good
06:26 WARNING!
07:10 How Do I Make It Stop?
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@markjohnson5276 Жыл бұрын

When I left my ex, I left behind her cat that had bonded to me. A month later she called and said, 'come get your cat, I haven't had a nights rest since you left'. I love that cat. She loves me.

@Cieje3 Жыл бұрын

Best consolation prize for a failed relationship EVER!

@aboveaverageazzuen2684 Жыл бұрын

With my cat, she'll meow every time I leave my house. Even if it's just for a quick outing. She'll meow and cry. When I'm back she'll nuzzle me and greet me. She's such a sweet little cat

@malikasowers6267 Жыл бұрын

Haha! The cat took revenge on her for driving you out of the house.

@stephanieclark1487 Жыл бұрын

I’m glad you got the cat!

@doctorno3912 Жыл бұрын

When my ex and I split due to her being unfaithful my cat pissed all over her clothes she was picking up. 🤣

@renw9876 7 ай бұрын

My cat used grooming as a method of soothing me when I was especially upset when I was a teenager. I was depressed and very nearly suicidal and whenever I came close to that threshold, he’d insist on cuddle time and just groom me until my mood improved. He was my angel and I’ll never forget how many times he saved my life. RIP Tig.

@gabrielasantana1844 6 ай бұрын

This made me want to cry 🥺

@renw9876 5 ай бұрын

@@gabrielasantana1844 Thinking about it always makes me sad. I miss him so hecking much and I doubt I’ll ever stop missing him. I wish I’d been there with him when he passed.

@lindahandley5267 4 ай бұрын

🥲

@dianabrown5287 2 ай бұрын

I bought one of those donut fluffy beds for my Ms. LEXI. Couldn't figure out why the fuzzies were wet in the morning from her licking and chewing on it. Until I saw your story about licking and biting. Now I understand ..... it's her security blanket. 11:20

@iminkneadofsomecats Жыл бұрын

"I own you. You're part of me." That honestly brought me to tears. I'm glad I'm so loved by my cats.

@PanzerChicken69 Жыл бұрын

You really need to get out

@fernando4959 Жыл бұрын

@@PanzerChicken69 what

@PanzerChicken69 Жыл бұрын

@@fernando4959 wut wuuuut

@victoriaainsworth4203 Жыл бұрын

Only cat people will get this x

@iminkneadofsomecats Жыл бұрын

@@PanzerChicken69 You need to get some empathy, and maybe something to warm that cold dead heart of yours. Just saying.

@blukrazed 10 ай бұрын

My siamese used to give me love bites (bite and head shake). I started saying "Ow!" and ignored her when she did that until she figured out I don't like it. Then she started giving me kisses instead so I told her thank you and pet her every time so now I get kisses instead of bites 🥰 And now she knows the word "kisses" 😂

@WitchyTrista 5 ай бұрын

This fills me with hope for mine who does the same. And she goes for the most tender skin of my inner arm too. (And I think she's got a little siamese in her too.)

@TakeoFR Ай бұрын

I should say "Ow!" too. I don't really mind the love bites, but I'm getting confused in the communication, if it's a "love bite" or a "stop bothering me" warning. So I generally already pause the petting. Maybe the "Ow!" could clue her into the cause of the break, so that she stops it.

@bethanywalker5346 2 күн бұрын

I hope mine learns to do that. I never give him attention when he does it, but we're 6 months in and it's his favorite way to communicate.

@GALAXY6661 2 күн бұрын

I say ow and mine stops the biting

@magicalarttreasures4047 Жыл бұрын

my cat wakes me up with kisses but only when I'm having a bad dreams, and then she will hug me and purrs until I fall back to sleep

@morteamoureuse Жыл бұрын

I've noticed my cat wakes me up with his paw when I'm having bad or vivid dreams.

@LA1898 Жыл бұрын

That's cute. My cat soft paw punches me so that I wake to feed him. Luckily only once or twice a week haha

@morteamoureuse Жыл бұрын

@@LA1898 aww I want a punch! Mine boops me very gently. It's the cutest thing! You'd never know he sinks those teeth in to hold me when he gets excited 🤦‍♀️🤷‍♀️

@prittyugly86 Жыл бұрын

Same! I've been having nightmares and I wake up an am instantly comforted by him laying on my chest. He only does it when I'm having a bad dream too I 100% believe they know what they are doing for us.

@hinachan70 Жыл бұрын

I get face pawed by mine and my mom's cat whenever I'm petting them and they want even more rubs.

@Alien--Bunny Жыл бұрын

My cat has recently been sleeping on the pillows by my head. When ever I turn my head while sleeping I get nose kisses, I love it.

@eleninas7043 Жыл бұрын

I call these type of kiss I also get from my puss cat ‘ Kiwi kisses’ as the Māoris in New Zealand great each other with nose kisses too. 💜🐈💜

@jasondavid9981 Жыл бұрын

That’s adorable :)

@bobcatsmum Жыл бұрын

my gorgeous Tiger, a country rescue who was uncared for & would regularly 11km to the local Chicken Treat for food & company, so I had to learn VERY quickly that I just had to let her climb on things, as she could no longer go outside & run free now living a the city & about 800 meters away from a busy hwy. Anyhoo.. she will often sleep by my head on nights when I have seizures in my sleep , keeping watch over me & bites me to wake me if they get too protracted. I can control them better when I am awake & she's aware of this. She used to come up & sniff my face when she could pick up that I was about to have a seizure... one time she wouldn't let me leave to head of to spend time with my family, as she would not stop sniffing my face! After 20 minutes I had to force her to stop so I could leave in time.... 2 hours later I experienced THE worst seizure storm that I'd had to date, it lasted for HOURS. So after that I would listen when she'd sniff my nose. Now she knows that I know the warning signs, she's stopped diagnostically sniffing me, but still watches over me, or comes into the room I'm in when I'm trying to ward them off. She's the best $250 I have EVER spent, & not just for the seizure warnings.

@katrinasouder5971 Жыл бұрын

I have a cat that does that. He's a licker. He kisses my lips when I say. "Give me a kiss Horatio." Super sweet.

@JankoWalski-hz3lu Жыл бұрын

Aw, so cute

@liaboyd5790 Жыл бұрын

A dog is like I love you , you own me . A cat is like I love you , I own you .

@helenafranzen9828 11 ай бұрын

To the dog, you´re the master. To the cat, you´re the servant. 🙂

@JWildberry 10 ай бұрын

Nah, dogs are the same. We domesticated them to make use of their hunting- and resource guarding, and we're still their biggest resource. I'll never understand how dogs managed to make us believe we're their masters, while everyone understands exactly what a cat's motives are.

@deathrager2404 10 ай бұрын

@@helenafranzen9828 uh no. you dont have to walk cats, you dont have to pick up and carry their shit in a bag. cats can fend for themselves except in terms of food. unless they re outside cats. i dont have to walk my cat 4 times a day for 30 minutes per walk. i dont have to pick up the poop and put it in a bag and walk around with it. THAT is being a slave. you re a slave to dogs. not to cats. cats respect your boundaries. dogs dont. if you ignore a cat, the cat realizes you need some alone time, if you ignore a dog, the dog will annoy you even more. FORCING you to interact with it. being a dog ''owner'' is litterally slaving for some stupid creature.

@toneylisa Ай бұрын

People teach dogs tricks. Cats treat people tricks.

@NoMoreHeroesAnymore1334 8 ай бұрын

I think they feel "cute aggression" at us just as we can feel it at them!

@plantingivy Жыл бұрын

When my cat licks me, I tell myself he's tenderizing me 😂

@Felineintuition Жыл бұрын

Same 🤣🤣

@viggycat8592 Жыл бұрын

😹😹😹

@semievilsquirrel Жыл бұрын

Haha! I wondered if others thought of it that way!

@I_report_scammers_spammers Жыл бұрын

strooth!

@Aztec339 Жыл бұрын

I tolerate it as long as I can. Constantly petting her and saying good, great kitty. Also, if I don’t wake up exactly when she wants, I get the cold nose press to my eye lids and pawing to my face. I wonder, is she really concerned if I’m alive or just trying to say, just pay attention to me?

@bwktlcn Жыл бұрын

Mosey was a Maine Coon mix that was the biggest cat I ever had. He was a reserved gentleman who required a pet before work, acknowledgment when I cam home, and “his” corner of the bed. One night I was watching Titanic, and burst into tears at the end - I was possibly the only person who hadn’t seen the movie, and Rose returning to Jack did me in. He got up from “his” chair, walked over, and sat down beside me with a grave expression on his face. Slowly, he raised one paw and put it on my arm, as if he was trying to comfort me. I cried all over his fur, which he didn’t think much of, and that night, long after the waterworks were over, he came up to the pillow, gave me an uncertain look, quickly head butted me and returned to his corner of the mattress. It was like living with a shaggy reserved uncle, but I loved that cat. Had him 16 years, he’s been gone 15, but I still miss that cat.

@voyaristika5673 Жыл бұрын

I believe they know so much more than we could ever imagine. I'm so glad Mosey had you to love him and give him the best life. I know he gave you the same. I've had a few experiences that make me believe they don't leave us. They're just waiting for us.

@user-ub8er9pe2h Жыл бұрын

What a lovely story. Hold on to your beautiful memories of your beloved Kitty. For sure, your Kitty loved you profoundly. Best wishes to you. ❤️✨☀️🌈

@shanecampbell5100 11 ай бұрын

What a precious story of true love ❤

@libbylandscape3560 9 ай бұрын

I hope he comes to you in your dreams. 💕

@PostWokeWorld 3 ай бұрын

I still Miss my cat Calvin

@aliciasena417 Жыл бұрын

I found my kitten at 3 weeks old. She was all alone and crying. I took her in and she's adjusted well so far. I fell in love with my kitten instantly. I'm going through the licking and biting stage now. I named her Sabrina and she's thriving.

@jaliyahmami1333 10 ай бұрын

How is she now?

@dlynn101 9 ай бұрын

Same! My ginger Mr. Weasley was sick and dying and ended up on my doorstep. He's my best friend. ❤❤❤

@dayanaariffin7068 8 ай бұрын

Sabrina is a great name❤ bless both of you 😊

@LezgoBrandon 4 ай бұрын

I just adopted a small kitten 2 weeks ago. He went from hiding every day and being scared to being obsessed with me in the last two days. He is not leaving my side and can’t stop mewing. It’s like having a small child which I never had. This is my first kitten and I am learning a lot 😓 😂

@widowkeeper4739 Жыл бұрын

I honestly love the licking, nuzzling, and smurgling, and I tolerate a little biting. I make a "meep!" of pain and withdraw and stop contact if my cat gets too rough. Over time we've both figured out what my limit is before she starts hurting me, so now she rarely goes too far.

@MaryJane-zw5pv Жыл бұрын

same! when it comes to any biting, i just make an "aach/aak" noise. Doesn't have to be loud and my boy stops biting lol

@CureSmileful Жыл бұрын

my cat is the same, when I make "ouch" noise, she stops, but she rarely goes that far nowadays

@patsummer135 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info 😭 my kitty will bite me HARD while I'm petting/cuddling with him or he jumps up at me (pounces) while I'm passing by & bite me😠 but too hard👎... I don't know how to make him stop + I always feel like I have to be watching him or else he'll try to jump up on counter tops/fridge (I hate that) I also have another older cat & she's NEVER done any of these things that he does, she behaves really well...her only fault is that she's not at all the lovey dovey type 💔😐🤦🏻‍♀️Oh & she HATES the kitty (Leo) it's been 4 months since we got the kitty and she really can't stand him😿 I'm at my wits end...I really don't know how to train him 😔

@carolynsopko1061 Жыл бұрын

@@patsummer135 -My cat ‘s personality changed and was attacking and biting me -very scary ! Et put my kitty on liquid Prozac - thought my cat had feline schizophrenia and thankfully is back to his loving self -

@patsummer135 Жыл бұрын

@@carolynsopko1061 Omg that's interesting info, I never would have thought that they could have something/illness/disorder like that... I cant afford the vet though so I'll keep trying to discipline/train him 😂😐🤷🏻‍♀️

@raecakes079 Жыл бұрын

I’ve started saying “gentle” in a firm voice when my cat has gone from licking me to biting me and she’s actually got the hang of it! she’ll usually go back to licking after that

@ingridakerblom7577 Жыл бұрын

You can teach cats things just as well as dogs. They only need a reason to.. They will not follow their leader blindly like dogs.. Cats are independent, non-pack animals, who makes their own desicions..

@I_report_scammers_spammers Жыл бұрын

Yep, mine too. I've also found out if I say "easy, it's okay, you're ok" when he's freaked out about something, he will calm down. Like the time I took him in the back yard on a Flexileash and he BOLTED under the table to run back inside, so I dropped the leash. But it got tangled up in the patio furniture, and he FLIPPED OUT. I couldn't get near him because he was like Edward Scissorhands in a blender, but that had the effect of tying the leash around HIM, which only (very understandably!) increased his panic. So I told him that, and he stopped thrashing around (and just laid completely still) long enough for me to untangle him. And then he ran behind the washer. :(

@jessecrump1424 Жыл бұрын

I wish I could do that with my cat but she's deaf. Not sure how I'm going to get her to be more gentle with her biting when she's playful. BTW, she's only 12 and a half weeks old so it may just be her kittenhood.

@I_report_scammers_spammers Жыл бұрын

@@jessecrump1424 cats are AMAZINGLY reactive to sign language. Palm up, raise your hand for "up", palm down lower your palm for "down", both palms down lower hands down for "calm". She'll figure it out real fast.

@jessecrump1424 Жыл бұрын

@@I_report_scammers_spammers I hope so. She loves to start licking my fingers and then decides to try eating them by biting with her back teeth. Fairly hard.

@ghostville4857 7 ай бұрын

I adopted my cat, Buffy, behind my parents backs right after turning 18, and it was the best decision I ever made. She's adorable, vocal, and the softest and cuddliest cat I've ever met. My parents were mad at first, but they fell in love with her too and now they're just as obsessed as me! I don't know what I'd do without my baby.

@Angela-ns8ux 5 ай бұрын

I can't imagine my life without my boy now after a year with him I'm totally crazy in love with him he is my best friend and my cuddle buddy my sweet pea my sugar spicy baby boy and my goosey goo

@JamieM470 4 ай бұрын

@@Angela-ns8ux I don't know why we have so many names for them lol. I do the same thing.

@laurensettles4789 9 ай бұрын

That image of the cat tongue is ingrained in my mind for life 😩😖

@enilenis Жыл бұрын

Love the "head bonk" my cat gives me. Peak of affection also causes desire to mark with the scent. Being cat's property is a complement. It's possessive and similar to human love. And speaking of toxic things - make sure you clean your floors with safe chemicals, because the cat will pick them up, lick itself and consume what's on the floor. Be conscious of where the cat spends its time and what might get on its fur. Keep the environment safe and clean.

@mariavictor4324 Жыл бұрын

Love that you mention the importance of environment safety. Enjoy every moment with her or him. So precious.😻

@vickytroyan1009 Жыл бұрын

I bought a steam mop because of my cats! I now use little-to-no cleaner on the tile, wood and vinyl floors at home, mostly water.

@dylanfooler Жыл бұрын

I've had my boy since he was a baby and he's unfazed with me just getting all up in his face bc I've done it since he was babu, he even usually meets me in the middle by bonking me first lol

@frankt285 Жыл бұрын

My cat Vida, just runs and, head butts me.. while Purring.. she just became a year old..

@andreah6379 Жыл бұрын

My beautiful Tigger never once ever bit me. He was perfect. I love him. RIP, my gorgeous, gentle kitty!🐈🐾🥰

@leehofmantumch 9 ай бұрын

Have had 16 cats through my life ..:.: now have 3 ragdolls there is no better love 🐾🐾❤️❤️❤️❤️

@angela-fl4gs 4 күн бұрын

It's amazing how a blind child cat knows how to use the litter box.

@danastephenson910 Жыл бұрын

Serena licks a lot, but I taught her "No teeth!" and "Enough now" when she was a kitten. (She minds better than my kid!)

@shroomscake9085 Жыл бұрын

I need to learn how to teach my cat not to bite when I get one bc that would be so useful😭

@ILuvAyeAye Жыл бұрын

@@shroomscake9085 It's a little harder when you get them earlier. I've tried making noise like she's hurting me, or saying no, and I've heard that works for kittens, but it just makes my cat even more over-stimulated. The best solution I've found is playing with her more.

@assilemisawesome Жыл бұрын

I love this !

@samanthahardy9903 Жыл бұрын

@@ILuvAyeAye Some mother cats will hiss at their kittens when they bite. It's their way of saying, "No! That's enough!"

@danielcamacho1913 Жыл бұрын

@@shroomscake9085 I taught two cats not to scratch me because they hate when I trim their claws. They learned that if they make me say "ow" I trim their claws, so they tried really hard not to do "ow" things. :) If they ever bit me (hard) I'd try saying "ow" and see if they stop. They'd probably be like "NOW what's he going to do with those clippers?!?" XD

@whisperflame427 Жыл бұрын

One of my premature twins who had a rough start to life LOVED cats. I got her a black kitten when she was still a baby, who is now a full grown man cat 🤣 He comforts her , sleeps with her, Is so very very protective of her , follows her everywhere ❤️ It's the most beautiful relationship I've seen between two 6 year olds 🤣😍

@whisperflame427 Жыл бұрын

@Terri Larsen Thank you ❤ your comment was beautiful 😍

@mefdunesadik8692 Жыл бұрын

Cats are soo adorable 😊

@melaniefogarty858 Жыл бұрын

🥰🥰❤️❤️ such a lovely and sweet thing!

@ronniek.6393 Жыл бұрын

Best gift ever.

@angiebear8727 Жыл бұрын

❤that’s an absolutely beautiful story. Ty for sharing. The thought of them together warms my heart.

@Norahq Жыл бұрын

I picked up a lonely street cat that was completely starved. She was 1,4 kg for an adult cat. She chose me, walked towards me. Well, now she owns me. We sleep together in my bed and she is holding my arm with front paws. I am new in this cat thing, thank you for your videos. The first night she was with me I spend the night watching videos about feeding.

@heyyayyo 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for saving her life!

@Ripley841 9 ай бұрын

Make sure you get her wormed and vaccine shots. Stray cats usually have worms and need wormed. Worms can kill them in the long run.

@libbylandscape3560 9 ай бұрын

Rescues are the best, they know it and love you for it.❤

@heyyayyo 9 ай бұрын

@@libbylandscape3560 you are right, rescues are sooo thankful! and you know you saved a little soul, that's fulfilling :)

@y.t1670 Жыл бұрын

I took care of someone else’s cat for a short while twice. The second time the cat was at my place, he liked to lay on my lap and kept licking the hoodie i was wearing all the time till the part he’s licking was completely wet, and gradually he fell asleep on my lap. The first time he was here he did not show that much affection to me. The second time, I was busy and didn’t pay much attention to him. But he then came to me voluntarily 😅

@blitzkrieg237 Жыл бұрын

A cat laying in your lap, purring, and bathing is like hypnotic meditation for me. A can’t think of a more comforting, relaxing thing in the world, including when they decide to give you a bath too.

@missycitty9478 Жыл бұрын

Agreed!! 💙💙💙💙

@hazzaplayz808 Жыл бұрын

Straight facts its bliss ❤❤

@demonkingbadger6689 Жыл бұрын

Well, whenever it has happened to me is when i am petting them, so i always interpreted as them thanking me.😁

@sammicoporsammicopor 8 ай бұрын

Imagine a cat sleeping next to you or between your legs on your bed every night or greeting you at the door every time you come back home.

@bak4320 7 ай бұрын

My girl cat is always taking baths on my lap and it’s definitely a ‘do not disturb’ situation

@nohemigomez9338 Жыл бұрын

I love it when my cats lick or bite me 😂 Their tongue doesn't bother me and the dopamine that releases from me just looking at my cat cancels out the bite pain 😂😂😂

@CuthienSilmeriel Жыл бұрын

Same. I rescued my cat from being attacked when she was just 4 weeks old. We have such a strong bond and I’m the only human she relaxes near. I just taught her control when she plays or grooms so I rarely ever get injuries or even feel pain. She knows when she’s gone too far if I make a little noise and stops. It is such an important behaviour for cats it would seem cruel to deprive her of showing her affection the best way she knows how.

@nohemigomez9338 Жыл бұрын

@@SureNuf Oh I'd love it 😂💜

@antonywarner5665 Жыл бұрын

Probs oxytocin;)

@riseup6112 Жыл бұрын

I know they’re so cute I miss my cat

@headp3 8 ай бұрын

Something I have always done when it gets too much is a quick forceful exhale through your nose in combination with a light backhand flop to your bed or couch wherever its happening. Its a cats natural way of saying, "Hey your starting to upset me" without making them feel scared or feeling like they are being shunned or disciplined.

@shannonfreyn9224 Жыл бұрын

My cat was found in the road and was a single cat rescue so she never understood her bites were HARD until she had her own kittens. Now she does little nibbles I love it!! They've made her an all around nicer cat she used to be so so sooo mean. She even sits on my lap now and purrs sometimes.

@zarif12031994 Жыл бұрын

Aw 🥰

@kathymcmc 8 ай бұрын

Please have her neutered. There are so many unwanted kittens starving and dying.

@anyascelticcreations Жыл бұрын

My 3 year old kitty lost her mama when she was only 3 weeks old. So, she still acts like she's a baby. She doesn't lick, but she really loves being petted and she loves when my 15 year old cat licks her. She is definitely in kitten mode still. My 15 year old cat left his mama at an appropriate age, so he has been happy to take on the daddy or older sibling role for my young cat. He just loves washing his little buddy. Both of my cats make tons of biscuits on me. But fortunately neither of them licks me much. Probably because I don't encourage it. My 3 year old cat was very bitey when I first got her, though. She was very easily triggered. So I learned not to overstimulate her. I pet her very gently and slowly. And I keep my fingers together. That way it doesn't look like I'm reaching toward her with claws extended. And I never ever play with her with my hand. Toys are for playing. Hands are for pets. She is no longer bitey at all. Just snuggly now.

@somebody3847 Жыл бұрын

Wow cool.. I can't hold myself to not using my hand for play and pet her aggressively. You know, the feeling of "OMG she is so cute I want to pinch her cheeks, rub her belly, etc" 😭 but yeah she becomes more bity when it comes to play time with me

@anyascelticcreations Жыл бұрын

@@somebody3847 I've never done that with any of my cats. I don't feel that kind of urge to "pinch her cheeks and rub her belly". I naturally want to be gentle with mine. Partly because I would hate for someone to treat me that way. I would lash out too if someone did. So, I don't do that to my cats. But I also worked in the veterinary field for years, including when I first got cats. I was taught very early on that if you play with them with your hands you are teaching them to bite. I also learned at that time that cat or dog teeth on a person is not okay. Especially in the veterinary field. We were taught how to avoid being bitten instead. And part of that was to not antagonize them like that with our hands. When I want to play with mine, I use a toy. And if I need to physically love on them, I pet them gently, hug them if that doesn't bother them, and all of mine learn to like kisses. But none of mine learned to wrestle with my hands because I never did that with them.

@dhouse609 Жыл бұрын

My best friend “Roy” lost his mama just after birth. His mama left her litter outside a doctors office and I got him at 4 weeks old. Roy and I would battle. He would try to eat my $140.00 sandals. I don’t think he wanted to eat the sandals, he just wanted the attention. I could not play with him enough. Every time Roy started licking me, I would lick him back and he did not like that. Roy grew into an enormous cat that was very clingy. He cried whenever I left for work. He died of cancer at 12. My wife and I cried for weeks after he left us. He was a big part of our life.

@Aztec339 Жыл бұрын

@@dhouse609 I truly empathize with your experience. I’m 69. No kids. Many many cats. Made all the cat mistakes. We are such arrogant people to suppose a little frightened animal is supposed to behave in a certain way. And have the only human emotions of sympathy, empathy, gratitude as we humans do. I finally learned after 50 years of cat/dog/pet ownership, that the expectations we place on our pets simply does not exist. Especially cats. You cannot love a cat until it loves you. But, oh, you can love a cat to death. I am so regretful I just didn’t know enough. If you have human children, you accept that you must Accept any fault, any bad behavior, (see cute Prince Louis). Well, our pet cats are the same. They don’t, as Prince Louis, see they are being obnoxious. He was just being a normal 4 year old. NOTHING MORE. If you don’t want to take the time accept cat behavior as normal and acceptable, then don’t accept one into your life

@anyascelticcreations Жыл бұрын

@@dhouse609 What a sweet story! Your Roy reminds me of another cat of mine I had named Puffkins. I rescued Puffkins from falling down a cliff and almost falling in a river. He was mewing for help and there was no mama around. So I scampered down the cliff to save him. With no mama and nowhere safe to put him I brought him home. He was about 11 days old. I bottle fed that baby and spoiled him rotten. He grew to be very large, too. And he was extremely mischievous and high energy and clingy. I still remember his tiny warm body covered in kitten velvet and vibrating with his happy purr. Rescuing and raising him was one of the best experiences of my life. I can understand your bond with your sweet Roy. We are fortunate to have had them in our life. 🐈

@abbeyh800 Жыл бұрын

my former cat molly would only lick me when i was upset or sad. i’m convinced it was her way of taking care of me. she followed my parents home shortly before i was born, so for the first 18 years of my life she was a constant companion. she followed us when we walked the dogs, brought us chipmunks and moles and birds and rats. in old age she was very frail, but till the very end she was still trying to protect and care for me. she lived a long life for an indoor outdoor cat, and sometimes it feels like she held on just long enough to see me recover from my severe depression and anxiety. it feels like she didn’t want to leave while i was still in danger, even if that danger was invisible. anyways, just wanted to share because i found your videos after adopting a traumatized rescue cat and you’ve been so helpful, but the comments of people sharing their stories of the love and companionship their cats provide always pulls at my heartstrings and reminds me of molly. i’m slowly building up trust with fonz, my new friend, and i can’t wait to have that bond with him.

@jw6180 Жыл бұрын

🙏🏻❤️

@Lisa_Flowers Жыл бұрын

My cat died/disappeared just as my mental health began to get worse. She's just one more thing that was taken away from me and contributed to my horrible mental health spiral.

@melaniefogarty858 Жыл бұрын

Abbey, that is such a sweet and heartwarming story. Isn't it amazing how "in tune" cats are with their humans? Of course, there are idiotic folks out there who refuse to believe that cats bond deeply with us and serve any purpose whatsoever. Those are people I don't wanna know or have in my life. I love your story because it demonstrates so beautifully how there are strong bonds and intense affection between cats and their chosen human or humans!

@BRBMrSoul Жыл бұрын

They may not fully understand, but they know something is off for sure, really are little mind readers :)

@muttleysmith726 Жыл бұрын

Baby H. You can't top a cats senses...they shine in bad times as well as sharing the good. They are walking aids of not only choices but Drs. Of depression and sickness...they understand the aged and steer clear of the danger that they earmark in others, dogs are great sussing out The real from the fake as well...hats off to our Animal friends.

@isbestlizard Жыл бұрын

My kitten is so adorable, he stalks my ankles and as I walk past, dives in with softpaws and super-gentle bites then dashes off. Or if I spot him as he approaches, he crabs and hops a few times :D

@TLR_Eden Жыл бұрын

Something ive always said is "dogs have owners, cats have.... stuff..." I love all the cats ive foster and the cats ive had as pets.

@MrJest2 Жыл бұрын

The other thing I've noted with my cats (I've had them around for 50 years now... gads...) is part of the common "biting" behavior is focused on our nails. If you watch a cat grooming themselves, the reason for this becomes immediately apparent - they bite their own claws to strip off older "claw sheaths", the outer layer of keratin/horn that falls apart as the claws grow from the inside out. From your cat's perspective, your nails are claws - and keeping the claws fresh and sharp is important. So they're "helping" you by trying to pull your outer "sheaths" (that we don't actually have) off. It's just social grooming behavior. Congratulations - you're now a cat. In your cat's mind, anyway. 🙂

@vickytroyan1009 Жыл бұрын

I never thought of that! Thanks for that insight.

@mermaid_at_heart213 Жыл бұрын

My vet recently confirmed that I am indeed a cat. 😸

@jazzsheepyhead3629 Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!! That's very interesting!!! However, I must have microscopic mites or something because my cat goes for the flesh and blood!!! Once, (he's at my mom's), I hadn't seen him, in awhile, and excited to see him, reached my hand into his little hut 😭😩. I got him out of his little house, all right!!!! He bit my hand so hard with his razor sharp teeth that I could see the tip if his canine tooth THROUGH my index finger "pad" , the inside palm part of my index finger!!!! Ow!!!! When he finally released and I almost fainted, you could see an actual round tooth hole, where his sharp tooth had gone through my hand, entirely!!!😿...I am now one, of the feline world!!! Not to mention HIS PROPERTY!!! MEOW!!!!

@mclijah6472 Жыл бұрын

@@jazzsheepyhead3629 some cats don't like being separated from the person they are closest to for long times, so they take some time to warm up after. try to let him come to you instead of coming in his personal space, maybe? or, maybe they need to play more

@K_i_t_t_y84 Жыл бұрын

I always keep my nails pretty long and my cats LOVE chewing on them!

@nursetinalouise Жыл бұрын

#5 I knew it! Our new cat won’t stop biting us every time we touch him. I keep saying he likes the taste of human.

@user-ef7el7cg8g 8 ай бұрын

Hand-weaned my rescue boy at ~4wks, he's 6yrs now, and he is CONSTANTLY licking and nibbling at me. There's zero malice in his lil bites, I learned ages ago that he's just telling me to stay put!

@pelnarius2446 Жыл бұрын

I am often woken up by my cat grooming my beard. I will never make her stop, I think its adorable.

@yes_hunny Жыл бұрын

When I play rough with my cat he would first gently bite me and then he would realize that he's biting me so he would play it off as licking instead. He's so adorable.

@oinkoink4407 Жыл бұрын

right?? they try to trick you 😭

@Cl4rendon Жыл бұрын

We had a cat that did exactly the same! She always wanted to compensate her bite and say "sorry for biting too hard - I still love you" with her lick. :)

@OgamiItto70 Жыл бұрын

I don't mind cats licking me, but when my cats bite me I usually transition to play fighting mode. "You dare?!!!" Then, after a bit of friendly roughhousing, there usually isn't any more biting. And over time, repeating this tactic for maybe a month or so, the cat will still lick me but not bite. And if they want to roughhouse, they know how to start that. Of course, this depends greatly on how smart the cat is. But I think I've been fortunate in that respect.

@BRBMrSoul Жыл бұрын

Yup, that’s the deal with me too, he’ll do the “bear trap” with tum tums and I’ll go in with the foot and once it’s biting time (more like gentle nip tho), that’s a automatic grapple and tummy attack time for me lol Imagine if wasn’t a game to him he’d stop doing it every day xD

@CanSlaw1234 Жыл бұрын

My kitten nips me doesn't hurt and purrs at the same time. Fighting mode. Playful

@MGSchmahl Жыл бұрын

That reminds me of how my two cats interact. They'll groom each other for a few minutes, but when one of them has had too much, they suddenly stand up and become "big". Usually it results in a playfight, but sometimes it results in a retreat. Occasionally it results in a real fight and I have to intervene.

@Jadelight100 Жыл бұрын

I’ve rough houses with my girl since she was a kitten. I have a special hoodie and she knows that when I put it on its play time. She nips and kicks with hind feet all the while happily purring.

@gwenythlarksen2807 Жыл бұрын

My vet recommended returning the gesture with a dedicated toothbrush (because it's small enough that it feels like another cat's tongue). It helps prevent them from overgrooming both themselves and you while still sharing the social behavior. It's really helpful with my older shorthair who is prone to overgrooming due to boredom during the winter (he's picky about acceptable weather to use the catio and I don't always catch it in time to boil him more to compensate).

@dianalove539 9 ай бұрын

Do you only have one cat?

@Buster590 Жыл бұрын

Love all the cat advice....we were always dog people ...then we met our rescue cat George...he is nearly 2 now ...he came to us as a kitten ...he does all the things you mention lol...he enjoys hos pram walks ...leash walks and he has a hammock in his secure garden area with viewing platforms...we love our George...

@MlNORlTY Жыл бұрын

I've always wondered why my cats would be all cute and lovey-dovey, cuddling and grooming each other, and then BAM- biting and smacking each other. it totally makes sense that one might get annoyed at the other for over grooming. I definitely have to tell them to stop licking me sometimes, so I don't know why I never thought they'd feel the same.

@lanadelrey2267 Жыл бұрын

actually ), there is one more theory about cats why...its a smooth setting of the hierarchy between them , like "who is the boss here" as mom did it, only she was allowed to...and now they try to patronise each other, when eventually nobody wants to give up this boss-role, comes - BAM-bitting)

@lemonadiewoodlander4290 Жыл бұрын

I call my cat Autumn's lick-to-bite "aggressively affectionate". She does a lot of grooming and biting towards myself and my other cat Lilac. She's always very gentle with me but VERY rough with Lilac, who absolutely loves the affection and couldn't care less if Autumn smothered her to death lmao.

@totesmegoatscrystal9688 Жыл бұрын

Awe..my cat's name is Autumn.

@lemonadiewoodlander4290 Жыл бұрын

@@totesmegoatscrystal9688 name twins 🥺🐈‍⬛

@annettawilson8052 Жыл бұрын

Cats literally have thick skin so their bites don’t hurt them like they do us

@TH-bj1pb Жыл бұрын

@@annettawilson8052 raising one to make fur from now, very good skin lol

@dullaf4099 Жыл бұрын

I think it’s the deep cleaning behaviour, the nibbling that kills fleas. Cats try do to the same on our skin, that’s my theory anyway.

@chrissinclair4442 4 ай бұрын

That candy commercial has to be the longest airing regularly used commercial in history. I saw it in the 70s, 80,s, 90s, and I would sware early 2000's. It might have aired in the 2010's but I can't remember.

@julianapicard8660 Жыл бұрын

One of my cats is constantly biting me, not super hard, and not playfully. She does this slow little bite, usually on my hands. I think she’s checking to see if I’m ready to eat. :-)

@libbylandscape3560 9 ай бұрын

I’ve sometimes wondered if some of the licking is just the tasting stage to see if we’d make a good meal…in an emergency of course. 😂

@naeberli9120 6 ай бұрын

I think the same . Mine also like to claw me a little to draw blood and then lick the bleed spot. We work on trying not to let that happen, but he does it every so often that I can tolerate it. Of course, I have to wash my hands immediately after and apply an ointment. IN the back of my head , that thought they are "tasting me for ripeness" comes up

@gregsquires6201 Жыл бұрын

He didn't mention play. Anyone watching kittens knows that they play wrestle, bite, and rake with with each other all the time. Not hard (especially if you have fur), but hard enough to scratch human skin. This instinct helps them to learn how to fight and defend themselves. When a trusted person pets a cat in a playful mood it can often trigger a grab and bite, especially if you pet their belly which triggers their defense-play instinct the same way tickling a child does.

@cynthiabiel7714 Жыл бұрын

The problem is when they get big and can hurt you or become aggressive.

@LangkeeLongkee Жыл бұрын

I think cause that's obvious? People mostly get confused if a cat does that when they're very obviously *not* playing.

@Emsev100 Жыл бұрын

@@cynthiabiel7714 True. It's important to show your cat the line between play and hurt. Me and my cat play rough sometimes but I have tought her to not go too far and if she forgets herself I remind her with a disapproving noice/hiss and I stop playing. Of course it works like that the other way as well. When she's had enough she tells me and I stop playing aswell. Communication.

@silverbeach1557 Жыл бұрын

Probably just because older cats don't do that so much. Kittens will very easily go from nicely being pet to suddenly wanting to play, but older cats will be very playfighty right off the bat, instead of doing it all of a sudden. So that's a different kind of "bitiness" than this.

@Mari-qx8hm Жыл бұрын

He didn’t mention it bc in reality you’re not supposed to do it bc as they get older , their bite is harder/ sharper even if they don’t mean to hurt you

@Kumori90 Жыл бұрын

I don't want her to stop: it's adorable! And IDK, never hurt to me.

@chrishuard12 7 ай бұрын

For me, it’s a sign of trust and affection! The “Sandpaper “ kisses, as I call them, are a sign to me that my kitty trusts me and it is just a sign of love and affection. My kitty will often make these sweet little trills whilst doing it. I never shy away from it and for me it is a sign of a healthy relationship! Every cat is different and Carry’s with them a different way of communicating! The tabby I have is the most trusting and loving cat. When new people come Into the home he runs up to them instead of running and hiding. That’s my kind of kitty. Trusting, Warm, and kind!

@jasondavid9981 Жыл бұрын

Out of the five cats I’ve fathered, my sphynx was a licking machine. He also had the roughest tongue out of all of them. It was like sandpaper and would leave marks; it was so painful. But I allowed it for a short time because I loved him and he seemed to really enjoy our time together. I miss him 😕

@I_Smell_Like_Beef Жыл бұрын

That YOU fathered? Dafuq 🤣🪦☠️

@jasondavid9981 Жыл бұрын

@@I_Smell_Like_Beef sounded better than “I owned”

@distantgem Жыл бұрын

My sphynx is worst for it too, tip of my nose and in between my brows are her favourite spots…..can only stand it for a few seconds but she would go all day if I didn’t stop her😹

@deepalall647 Жыл бұрын

@@jasondavid9981 Don't mind that comment, you worded it perfectly like most of us cat parents feel.

@wholeshebang1 Жыл бұрын

@@jasondavid9981 - You were the guardian of your five cats.

@nikkinovak1536 Жыл бұрын

I’d never stop mine. Lol. I find it endearing. I did have a cat for 21 years and she always did the kitten “suckle” thing. So cute. Gotta love a cat for being a cat.

@tinabenson1492 Жыл бұрын

Mine still does this, too!🥰

@NotSoTypikal Жыл бұрын

Exactly!!! LOVE when my babies do that!!!

@mommysatan6778 Жыл бұрын

just...chef's kiss once again Jackson. from the language you use to deliver a point, down to the hilarious references and edits. love the work you do, and the way you present it.

@neredaarmstrong3920 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for explaining this. My fluffy little void is a very affectionate thing, she loves to follow me around and be next to me. However we do have very long cuddle sessions that do become the lick-to-bite, and now I know why. When the bite happens, I tend to firmly state "no" and just move back from her until she settles, at which point she will come right back to apology head bonks and a few more licks. I do hope this is the right thing to do!

@mjllygraves3203 9 ай бұрын

Had 1 that all I had to do was pull away and say ouch. He hardly ever repeated the nip or claw from the time he was a baby. He knew he could play rougher with his dad and did. Still miss him like the day he left

@mackenziekarsonovich1073 Жыл бұрын

I have a cat who’s turning 20 this year and she’s always given love bites whenever you pet her. She also loves to lick. I’ve had her since she was 8 weeks old and she’s always been this way lol. I gave up trying to stop her after like 5 years.

@BrownEyedGirl14 Жыл бұрын

I actually feel validated knowing about the lotion thing! I suffer from eczema on my hands, arms and face and I get people asking why I don't use lotion for it. I explain I don't want it to get on my cats and they think I'm insane! Thank you!

@Behold_I_am_Egg Жыл бұрын

I have eczema too, and psoriasis, and try to use only super natural products on my skin. I use shea oil instead of lotion in the Summertime, and it really helps my skin and has never harmed the dogs or cats who like to lick me. Jojoba oil might be better for the face, but using just 1 or 2 ingredients on the skin has got to be healthier if accidentally licked than a lotion with a whole huge list of ingredients.

@high-bi-password Жыл бұрын

I put on my eczema steroid cream and then put fingerless gloves over them, mostly so I don’t scratch my hands, but gloves are a great way to cover your hands if you’re worried about your cat licking it! Please still take care of yourself, it’s great to be considerate of your cats but eczema is no fun and you also deserve relief from the pain and discomfort

@RemusLover101 Жыл бұрын

@@high-bi-password It's smarter to use none toxic sources of eczema relief when you have a cat because if they lick you at all they will lick off skin cells full of toxic cream or lotion. There are a lot of safe options out there, maybe asking a Nature-path would be smart for any cat owner :)

@sciencenotstigma9534 Жыл бұрын

Yes! I’ve got a cat with kidney disease, and I’m always washing eczema cream and ointments off my hands, so he doesn’t get sick. You’re a good M🐱M!

@sciencenotstigma9534 Жыл бұрын

@@high-bi-password Great idea! My poor hands will thank you!

@Madamemagdalenaxx 7 ай бұрын

My cat loves to nibble on me as she sits on my legs. She does it often and she seems so proud of herself. I know it’s just true love.

@cristinesaunders2428 8 күн бұрын

Love you Jackson! Thank you for sharing:))

@Jaggededge112 Жыл бұрын

Is it weird that I don’t mind being licked by my cats? I just take as a sign that they love me.

@mikoto7693 Жыл бұрын

Not to me, unless I’m trying to sleep.

@amandashelton1162 Жыл бұрын

Having a cat is like raising a permanent two year old child. I've experienced both male and female feline companionship. My current bean is able to understand multiple languages and he loves learning new things. I had to baby proof my apartment for him because he gets into everything. He's very curious. I was able to teach him to set and to not put his nose into food and water. Now he sets on the side and watches and he asks if he can sniff things. He also made a routine with me where I have to kiss him if he asks me for a kiss. I don't know how he learned to kiss he kissed me the first time we met and he doesn't want to stop. 🤷❤️ He treats me like I am his cat mom. My other cat Sassy didn't treat me like that. She treated me like I was her friend and caregiver. I don't know if it's because Ginger Beans is male. He also is very social, he loves people hugging him and laying in their laps. He has one favorite person, my best friend and neighbor. Ginger Beans cry's if he doesn't get to hug him and kiss him while he visits us. Everyone says it's like Ginger Beans is a cute chubby furry child with rabbit feet. LoL

@MrJest2 Жыл бұрын

"Having a cat is like raising a permanent two year old child" - My wife made that observation to me many years ago, and I think it was one of the most profound comments about cat behavior I'd ever heard. 🙂

@bittenrevell3977 9 ай бұрын

Yes you answered the q really well. Love you❤️👍 thanks again

@karenhancock542 7 ай бұрын

Glad I found this video! I had asked about "licking" recently. And, now I see you'd already discussed it! Thanks, Jackson!

@nutella1757 Жыл бұрын

When I first met my boyfriend's cat he would nibble me so hard I thought he was actually trying to bite me. Turns out he just used to be a little garbage stray boy and didn't know any better. Thankfully he has learned to be much more gentle and now his love bites actually feel like love bites.

@flawlix Жыл бұрын

I’m watching this right now specifically because one of my cats just woke me up by giving me a kitty pedicure… licking the bottom of my foot until I woke up. She loves licking feet. And sometimes if I try to move my foot, she’ll pin it with both paws (claws out), nip me, then go back to licking. I always assumed that was her saying “stop moving” the way a cat might say to a kitten.

@kellyalves756 Жыл бұрын

That’s kind of cool. It’s like having a sentient pumice stone.

@sharonssr2373 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your biting advice. We just adopted a 8-9 month pair of bonded sisters that are active biters. We have only had them for a week and have just started picking them up (although grateful for foster parents, I am sure they where never brushed and rarely picked up). So I feel like you have solved our problem! And it’s more apt for them to get used to us picking them up!! Yea win win!

@Beowulfie 9 ай бұрын

My Loki loves to lick my hands and fingers. It doesn’t hurt. It does hurt if he tries to lick my face so I usually stop him from doing that.

@michaelcaprio5269 9 ай бұрын

Love the production on this video - fun!!

@Kastil Жыл бұрын

If I say "ouch" or "bite nice" my cats change the way they're biting. Only one of mine can get really over stimulated and will latch on to your hand aggressively. She doesn't break skin unless you try to move too quick. I ask her for my hand back and distract her with the other hand to "escape". I know she doesn't mean t hurt me. It's part of her personality.

@kayleighandhercat1351 Жыл бұрын

Same with my kitty. Or I say "don't bite mommy" and she'll stop.

@s7e6p19 Жыл бұрын

I have 2 kittens who sometimes bite. Only worry about near my face so i gently push them back saying 'no bite'. They are learning.

@necolecameron1781 Жыл бұрын

Watching a Cat Daddy marathon and crying my eyes out. My little velcro girl Lydian crossed the rainbow bridge this month. I never knew the love of a cat (or love anything like it) until I adopted her. I hope to see my little Bodhisattva again someday. Thank you eternally for your videos Jackson.

@SleepingSpinet Жыл бұрын

I’m so sorry for your loss. 💔

@seamarie3111 Жыл бұрын

That's what I hate most about having pets: the loss. I've had two kitties since junior year of high school. They've been outdoor cats almost all their lives, but I spent a lot of time with them as kittens and still do outside when they're around. They're so very sweet, but they're 15. Every time one's gone, I worry. Our sweet boy just had a bad eye infection over the summer. The third eyelid was up and everything, and the vet was afraid it was cancer. Fortunately, he beat the odds and the antibiotic worked within a day, he's just fine. Those cats have been with me so long, I dread the day one gets sick for real, or dies outside. We had a Persian cat get ripped open by a wild animal when I was a child, she wasn't even an outside kitty really, but it just happened shortly after we moved to a new house. Our dog hurt another sweet kitty when I was a bit older, and we had to put him down. That was sad, as he'd jump on my bed at night sometimes, and he loved to hide places and it was fun to try and find the little guy. It doesn't matter if you've had a pet six months or 15 years, losing them is hard, but I'm sure Lydian is waiting for you, and watching over you in the meantime 😀

@georginaflaherty7883 Жыл бұрын

I'm so sorry for your loss. My son rescued 3 kittens from a cardboard box in a car park. The vet aged them at 3 weeks. I had to pipette feed them and I didn't know whether they would survive. They did. There was 2 boys and 1 girl. Buddha had a stroke and died a few months ago. His brother sudi and sister autumn are still going strong. They are 15 now and I know we probably don't have long so every minute counts now. They are beautiful bodhisattva who have taught me a lot over the years. I believe they've been reborn and sent to someone that really needs them. Don't cry for them, imagine them snuggling into somebody chi

@valentinasylvester4709 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for educating us!

@emily--m Жыл бұрын

I love you Jackson. Thank you for taking the time out to learn cats behavior. 💕

@lostarsm9240 Жыл бұрын

"I own you human." Me holding my cat who always claims my lap: "You own me." "Live with it" Me: "I live *for* it."

@PassionGrows Жыл бұрын

I love when my cat licks and softly bites me. It’s a bonding moment for us.

@theproffittcollection 2 ай бұрын

I usually call it "Nibble Hugs". The lightly lovely bites on my hand.

@throoming 9 ай бұрын

I always loved the head bonk the most

@emj970 Жыл бұрын

I was sad and crying, my kitty climbed on me & licked my tears 🥺💜

@josephblaiddyd Жыл бұрын

My late cat was a huge licker. She’d lick my arms until the skin was raw! I always found it incredibly cute because she’d always have this lovey-dovey expression while doing it. I rarely let her lick me enough where it injured me though, i’d just shoo her away before it’d get to that point. Didn’t always work but you know 😂 I miss her so much everyday. 💔 Now my new kitty is a big biter 😭😂

@Ajax-wo3gt Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I like it when my cat licks me. She never bites too hard or too much. It's more like a quick nibble and then she settles.

@loriwilliams4788 Жыл бұрын

My late cat used to pull my face to hers and then groom me. My new kitty is also a big biter!!!

@samjazayeri6048 Жыл бұрын

Jackson, thanks heaps, your stuff is sooooooo practical and awesome, hats off my friend.

@mimiv3088 9 ай бұрын

I have a cat that acts like my dog. As a kitten he watched my dog give me "kisses" when i got home everyday. Now my cat does the same. And he's a "in my face constantly" cat. It's not like he's grooming. He literally just walks up and gives me "kisses" like a dog. I think He's figured out he gets way more attention being constantly in my face. He's always with me at home. I play with him more that the dog! Feathers on a string. Tossing a mouse toy around. Trying to burn his extra energy off. He even plays "fetch" he's learned from watching me and the dog. I think he's a little dog in a cat costume. 😂 Gosh. I love my cat! ❤ Great video Jackson. I take all your advice to heart to keep my cats having a healthy happy life. Thank you.

@Kamryn1998 Жыл бұрын

My cat Kiki does this with me all the time. We’ve had her for over 10 years, and has done this with me since day one. She ONLY does this with me and my parents keep telling me they’re jealous lol. It was one of those bonds that just seemed to be right there from the start. She’s been by my side ever since. She’s like 14 now and is sassy af

@PenguinPaladin Жыл бұрын

As someone on the Spectrum I totally get the overstimulation part, as even the normal touch of a t-shirt on my body can get overstimulating sometimes. We also have a cat I like to joke is an 'autistic kitty' because they're very particular and get overstimulated by touch very easily, and we can tell because they move a particular way and vocalize a certain way when they start to get to that 'STOP' point.

@m0L3ify Жыл бұрын

lol I thought the exact same thing! Also on the spectrum and could totally identify 😄

@HollyOak Жыл бұрын

There's actually a book called All Cats Are On The Autism Spectrum. It's not just you who thinks that way.

@omensoffate Жыл бұрын

Damn the spectrum so cool man

@jaschabull2365 Жыл бұрын

I seem to recall Temple Grandin saying something to the effect of 'autistic kitty' is a redundant phrase.

@angelaatwood46 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing! I have an autistic nephew. He's very smart but has a hard time with overstimulated emotions if he's upset. My sister got him into equine therapy and I think it's helping. As a family they are going to group therapy, including his sister. I think these things are helping. Horses. Animals are so healing!😍

@themanhattanproject2471 8 ай бұрын

Lmfao at that Hannibal edit you put in 🤣

@vanillalvr760 2 күн бұрын

Love the commercial with the owl 🦉 and thanks for kitty explanations 🐱🐾😻🐈‍⬛

@veronicajordan2758 Жыл бұрын

I have a male orange tabby (really more like the toner ran out and it's kind of tan). He was from ferals in the backyard. He was friendly as a very small kitten rubbing around my feet, talking up a storm, etc. He is 2 now and still is all about my feet. Follows me everywhere...from a dead sleep to "Oh I heard you were going somewhere, where are you?" He likes to lay on my chest facing me or across it and rub around my neck and face. I have to pay attention when he lays on my chest and starts sniffing my face etc. because he will seem so nice and lovey and then he will try a little nip of my nose, cheek etc. I will look at him and watch and if I see his mouth start to open for a nip, I say, "NO BITING". Not in a loud or angry voice but in a different tone from the "glad to see you" voice. I really need him to stop the nip/bite. I know it's not meant to hurt, but mama had fur and I don't. I feel it. I have started to just move him away from me but part of me thinks that's mean and he might think I don't love him. I know that is silly. Sorry for being so long-winded.

@mustache667424 Жыл бұрын

I gotta say the no biting in just a slightly different voice worked wonders for my old cat, it took a little time but from when she was 5 until the end (15) it worked wonders- she would release the bite and go back to just grooming

@charlottesmom Жыл бұрын

That close up of their tongue makes them look more vicious than some snakes!😆 My cat Lola is a licker and sometimes I get a nip on my wrist, I just tell her "no bites" and she stops. Her brother Loki isn't a licker or nipper at all, he's a rubber, rubs on legs like crazy! ❤️

@waltercoyle6393 9 ай бұрын

I loved the Age/Tootsie Roll Pop joke.

@alexvasquez5053 Жыл бұрын

I had a cat for many years that would lick me (or anyone else who petted him) absolutely RAW. He would never stop, but he was so sweet I mostly just let him lick all my skin off. Friends who would meet him would beg me to save them from his affection. 😂

@vmacdonald8565 Жыл бұрын

New cat lady here! Thank you so much for your answers! I’m turning 40 this year and I think instead of dogs this decade, I’m going cats! My last dog is 14 and I don’t think I can do anymore losses after 6. Got a kitten Richard (lion heart) but haven’t quite figured him out! You’ve been so helpful! Thank you❤

@hands-to-work1601 Жыл бұрын

Cats die at about the same rate, sorry.

@Svol09 Жыл бұрын

Cats are easy. I have 4, all you gotta do is feed them, give them water and be their slave. Easy

@HeKeepsMeSinging Жыл бұрын

@@Svol09 . Owning cats has it's rough patches too ... Such as ripping up your blinds or tearing down the curtains (by climbing), knocking cereal boxes off the fridge, scratching furniture even though you've bought scratch pads, etc. Using you as a pin cushion by using your lap or head as a launch pad, knocking things off shelves or countertops to the floor, etc etc. I Love my feline fur babies and have had to "catproof" my home because They're the Boss!! I even finally figured how to nestle my WiFi box in between heavy books on the bookshelf since they knocked it down too many times! Everything is theirs to have and to destroy. lol When they're older they'll settle.down... I pray.

@jenr2180 Жыл бұрын

Losing cats is hard too. Still miss my huge 26 lb Main Coon "mutt"

@Julesrainbow79 Жыл бұрын

We have a few who either messed up the carpet or they go in the box but it's on the floor instead😢

@skinlesschickennugget2411 Жыл бұрын

When i pet my cat and she really enjoys it she bites me softly. At first i thought it means "stop i m done with petting" but actually she keeps wanting more. Its so strange. My roommate told me its called cuteaggressions. So very weird😹

@IreneWY Жыл бұрын

@Nedd Flanders I was gonna write this too 😂

@kenziehurlock Жыл бұрын

My cat does this too. Especially if he's laying on me and I'm ignoring him on my phone. He will softly bite me to get my attention because he wants to be pet. I find it weird.

@heidib.3006 Жыл бұрын

My cat does this too. Its always when I'm in bed. He will come over and want to be pet then he bites me softly if I stop.

@oldmageguy6468 11 ай бұрын

Spot on Jackson. You and I don't always see eye to eye but most of the time we do. Proud of you for making the tummy distinction. So many do not👍

@ILuvAyeAye Жыл бұрын

My friend's cat as a kitten was obsessed with licking the face of anyone trying to sleep. I was cat sitting, and missed the cats I grew up with, so I didn't want to kick the kitten out of the bedroom. Instead, I got a wash cloth, and put that over my face, and slept like that. 😂 It worked! (And he did outgrow it eventually.)

@STYLESBYLIFEBEAUTYNMORE Жыл бұрын

Mines never did lol 😂 she is incessant

@julianhernandez6457 Жыл бұрын

I found my baby girl when she was roughly a month old tops, under a dumpster at work. She immediately became attached and hasn't stopped. Love her more than myself. Every morning she lays in my lap and locks my forearm nearly raw. I got lucky w her. Such a well behaved little lady. Almost 2 yrs old now and she still has those kitten behaviors. 😸

@ninajureidini7425 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for all the information that you give. My cat was biting me and since your video, I do not over pet him anymore and the biting has stopped.

@jennaxoxox4821 3 күн бұрын

I firmly believe my cat randomly checks to see if I’m dead so he can eat me.

@Ccc-to1wd Жыл бұрын

I remember that commercial too Jackson, it's ok. LoL 😆😹🐾🐾

@REDSTU1 Жыл бұрын

me too but it played for a long time. I was born in 71

@Ccc-to1wd Жыл бұрын

@@REDSTU1 it did play for a long time, years! I was born in '65. LoL 😆

@InsidiousClouds Жыл бұрын

I just got my first kitten yesterday and he's been licking and nibbling on my fingers and toes practically all the time! I'm glad he's warming up to me so quickly!!

@patriciawilliamson693 9 ай бұрын

aww I'm so happy to put up with my 3 kitty's licking and biting me now 😊

@username-mc7jw 15 күн бұрын

Such a great story teller. I love the illustrations: the wise old Tootsie Pop owl, Linus and his blanket... That really helps with understanding a concept.

@blondie75ful 16 күн бұрын

This is the reason we named our cat Nibbles, lol.

@Smorgasbord. Жыл бұрын

Interesting question! I'm definitely tuning in. In my slice of the world it only happens during grooming. I suspect the nibbles/bites have to do with overstimulation and the licks that directly follow are to say, "Hey, it's not personal. I still like the attention. Just a little less from the areas that make me uncomfortable and I'll be back to purring in no time."

@Smorgasbord. Жыл бұрын

On second thought, that's not quite what JG was saying. Apparently, some cats lick, get too stimulated(?!) then begin biting. I'm here for it though; happy to learn whatever he presents. 😻

@Aztec339 Жыл бұрын

@@hannahreynolds7611 they are not foreign alien combatants. Your cat wants your love no matter what. To learn and accept the subtle nuanced cat gestures will reward you immensely. Just let go. Let them go. I’ve owned cats for over 50 years. THEY ARE ALL DIFFERENT. if you want a slobbering, anxious, wining attention seeking pet, get a dog. If you want a pet relationship with loving mutual feelings, unconditional acceptance, RESPECT, ACCEPTABLE, NO EXPECTATIONS type of actions, GET A CAT. Simple.

@PhoenyxAshe Жыл бұрын

Like some of the others, I also used the "ouch!" and retreat method to stop my Koda-cat from biting me. It wasn't a conscious thing, but it worked. Now, we both try to not let it reach that point (she starts bapping at my hand just before the bite stage as a warning), but if there's a miss, and she bites... after I've done the "ouch" and pull my hand away, she'll occasionally reach out and give my hand a quick lick or two before going on to do other things. Sort of an "Oops, sorry about that" gesture. Cats can also be pretty good with nuances as well. My husband's cat Batsy quickly learned that we had no problems with her kneading (smergling?) while we were wearing heavier fabrics like denim, but would yelp and gently remove her if she tried when we were wearing lighter weight clothes like, thin pajamas and the like. In a very short period of time, she picked up the habit of making a very light "test probe" as soon as she got into a lap. Initially, we helped with verbal cues: "It's okay" or "not now" with different tones of voice, but it didn't take her long to be able to assess whether the lap in question was wearing kneading fabric, or "just sitting for the attention" fabric. I miss her, but we did have a good fifteen years with her.

@AvengedFull Жыл бұрын

my cat that was 18 just passed last April in my arms then I buried her myself, she did a lot of these things which I very much miss but she taught them to her "sister" cat we got for her for company now she does it, nice video! Sophie randomly flops over, death clutches me then licks and bites me all over I was wondering if it was due to stress or in anger, good to know just a basic cat genetic trait and habit she clearly picked up from Darcy. 😊

@ivyseabreeze Жыл бұрын

I am not a pet person but it is fun to watch your videos on cats.

@TigersMother Жыл бұрын

My cat, Tiger, who is on the other side now, used to lick me sometimes with a rough tongue but at other times with a soft, gentle tongue. The soft tongue was so gentle and sweet, as if she knew to be careful with me. When she would use her papillae, I would tell her "No use soft tongue!" You didn't mention it, Jackson, but I think they are capable of doing it softly too.