Never Get a Tabby cat. Here's Why .
No doubt . Tabby cats have some of the best temperaments in the feline world.
No wonder they are in almost every home you step your foot into.
However, like any other pet, tabby cats have their fair share of disadvantages that potential owners should consider.
This video aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of the disadvantages associated with tabby cats, exploring various aspects such as health
issues, behavioral challenges, maintenance requirements, and potential lifestyle limitations. That's why In this video we will share 15 Reasons
Why you should Not Get a Tabby cat.
#tabbycat
Tabby is a coat pattern....NOT a breed. Many cat breeds can be tabbies. Therefore the idea they all share specific traits unique to tabbies is a lie.
well said. This video should be removed due for being so blatantly misleading and inaccurate.
Agreed, I have 2 but the first one loves to cuddle with me so…..
I thought it was an irony. OMG! I found a baby tabby on the street who was separated from her mother and siblings and whose voice was hoarse from screaming all night, and I adopted her. And I think she was a gift to me. I'm in love with her. This video is mean.
Stupid too ! What was said applies to all cats basically! Also did you hear them say a problem is that their lifespan is shorter than ours!
Omg same!! Except for this baby tabby was meowing infront of my home when he was hardly a month old. He goes out whenever he wants to and come in whenever he wants to. As I type this he's sleeping in my lap, and truly a blessing I never expected>
It never ceases to amaze me what people will believe. This video has ALL up votes as of right now. Yet I didn't see any value whatsoever in this video. I now own a tabby and have owned all colors of tabby's over the years. I have not noticed any different behavior in them than any other cat. I did notice that black and grey cats tend to be more temperamental than most others though. Most of the things listed here are examples of what you will experience with any color of cat. I didn't see one thing in this video I would attribute to tabby's only. So they are the ONLY colored cat that stinks up a litter box if it's NOT cleaned? And the only ones that scratch furniture, etc.? Lol. Yeah, sure. I guess I should have gotten a white cat that doesn't like to climb or claw things and has urine that smells like fine wine and the other body excrement that smells like hershey's chocolate I guess. Lol.
i have a 10 year old tabby and she's been the most loyal, loving kitty
Pretty negative about Tabby cats. All cats have these traits to some extent. Let them be cats and keep them enclosed with a Catio providing enrichment and spending time with them every day will ensure a happy healthy cat, tabby or otherwise.
Yeaa nah I have had 3 cats and each are special and different on their own way. Tabby cats? Fcking hellish angels I hate but love them but hate them
@@shecallsmehandle567Lol I love my tabby she's my baby 🐈
So what? No man or animal 8s perfect but animals are far better than people
Tabby cats are too cute and can result in cuteness OD.
I had a tabby cat for over 10 years and we loved each other so much. I could care less about the scratched furniture. My tabby got along with the other cats. My tabby was super quiet when I slept at night. My tabby cat brought so much joy into my life. This video very negative and the person who posted it has no idea what they are talking about by mixing negative comments with advice
I had a tabby with a white bib and white feet that I found left near a dumpster and I called her Fuzzy. She was neutered and had been given her shots (she never got sick). She was my boon companion for 13 1/2 years and was very low maintenance. She passed this past Spring and I miss her terribly.
so sorry for your loss!! may memories lift you up and help you continue on we adopted a tabby rescue and had her ten yrs before she passed from breast cancer - we lost her in 2022 and it still hurts! we always miss our loved furkids who cross over the rainbow bridge
Thx so much! You take good care of your tabby! 🙂@@777OnlineNow
I have been a mom to many tabbies they are delightful. Keep a diet if you have to. territory just spay or neuter. My tabbies got along with everyone. They adjusted well and shed no more than any other cat. Scratching is normal. hunting keep inside. Always good to have a clean litter box Spend time with your cat just as you would with a child. Tabbies are healthy
Thankfully I have none of those issues with my adorable 6 yr old tabby. She is my heart and joy!
You don’t need to be thankful because this video is lying
Or maybe it is true but I don’t believe because my tabby is the best
I can only assume this video was commissioned by one of those toxic cat hating dog people. Not to say all dog people are like that, hello to all the dog owners out there. That and/or, this is just shameless click bate. My dearly departed cat was a brown tabby, and he was the friendliest most east going cat you ever met.
I have been a cat owner for 40 years. I currently have a tabby and the rest were non tabby's (8 cats in total) and what you just described is ALL cats!! The only thing I have noticed a tabby over other cats is the prone to obesity. All in all, I find this vid was click bait and does a disservice to tabby's!
I must say that after watching this video, i should probably buy a lottery ticket because, apparently, I hit the jackpot with my year and half old tabby. First time cat owner, adopted him at around 6 months, ZERO furniture issues, best companion I could have ever asked for. No litter box issues. Even though he's a bit picky with food, he doesn't overeat. He's so smart and playful, I'm constantly trying to stay one step ahead of him, and this may be the biggest issue since my job doesn't have a fixed schedule. I honestly feel that this video is more of a "I-want-a -cat-period" type of owner problem, rather than tabby cat issue.
I had two tabbies and a black and white never had any problems and they all lived to nineteen years old. and they loved each other very affectionate very loving ❤❤❤
This video is utterly rediculous. Don't take notice of this. I've had quite a few Tabbies and they have been a joy to own. Like humans, we all have quirks and faults. You should love cats what ever.
I have 2 gorgeous orange tabby’s, a brother and sister. They are the most most loving, intelligent and well behaved cats I’ve ever owned. Many of the negative characteristics attributed to tabby’s are also very common to other breeds.
Most of my cats were strays that adopted me, so I didn't have a choice in what I got. With that in mind, I've had three tabbies so fara. I had one for 20 years, and I had to put her to sleep 11/9/16 after 20+ years together. My next cat was a former street cat from Peru, and he was a tabby. I recently got him another companion after the calico was PTS for a lung tumor; the new feline companion is also a tabby. I wanted to adopt a black cat or another calico, but the tabby was the best fit to be a companion to my resident tabby. Let me say this: I've found tabbies to be faithful, loving, and loyal companions. They're great!
I love my tabby 🐈
@@Network126I love BOTH of mine!
I love grey tabbies! They have attitude and are intelligent! The stories I could tell about Priscilla! This video is wrong.
My 2 and a half year old Mackerel Tabby Gadget is an angel! I feel blessed he’s not rude or mean to anyone! He is so sweet and my nine year old with cystic fibrosis is smitten with him. It’s his favorite friend and they look like Calvin and Hobbes when together. This video alarmed me when I clicked then I started laughing because this cat is awesome! He’s my best friend and always gets my love, he’s FIV positive and does not get sick🙏🏽😭🙌🏽🥹🥹❤️team tabby for life! He rolls on his back at my feet, paws gently at my face when I hold him like a baby and rubs me affectionately puts me to tears! He heals my sadness and is perfect for our little family of three, my son Gadget and I 🥹🫶🏽
I hear you. My Sweet Tabby girl Nellie is a mackerel tabby. She lives every one she meets. And we live in an assisted living. I've had four tabbies and they were the most friendly cats I've had. None were overweight. And none have any of these bad behaviors. What a awful video.
@@sherrie6492 Aww that's so sweet! You're earth angel and the best companion ever. They truly are the most loving cats I've ever had. My ex bf had a tabby which is when I fell in love with them. This really is a terrible video:(
I own tabby cat and she's really sweet
Me and my Mom got a tabby kitten, she bites everything.... but she is a good little kitty I think you have a problem with tabby cats
The people doing videos like this have no idea how to properly take care of a tabby. Ive had two of them and they've been a delight. Know what you're talking about before doing a video.
Misleading title as most of the info isn't tabby specific and was even admitted in the text. My advice: learn a bit about cat behaviour and care before you decide to get one of any kind. They all have their own personalities and will need care, attention and an adequate environment.
With my family that we adopted 2 red tabby cats. One in mid July 1979 and the other mid November 1981. They did both shed a lot. They both became friends to each other. One was very healthy on his weight. The other cat was a little bit bigger and his weight was 20 pounds for a long time. The 1st cat lived a long life. My parents had him almost 18 years. The other cat just a little bit over 12 years. The 2nd cat was more than my cat than the other cat. They were both sweet and friendly cats in different ways. I do missed them both. The 1st cat had gotten sweeter in his old age. The 2nd cat was very sweet and friendly. I don’t mind if one purrs loudly because it was a sign that a cat loves that person.
Red?
Wait tabby’s can be red I didn’t know that
@@elenafassbender38Probably more brown like my tabby
Yeeeeeah, no? These are all normal feline behaviors and traits. I mean, why would you even add Litter Box to this list-- that's a fact with *all* cats. I've had plenty of cats and Tabbies are great, my most beloved kitty was a Tabby.
Temperament is related to breed. Since tabby is not a breed but a type of coat pattern, we can discard this advice.
Tabby cats are truly wonderfull cats. I had a great smart beloved cat Kaka, tabby mackerel. Big green eyes, sweet baby-like voice. Fantastic cat...I've never seen anything like it. Never make your tabby baby upset! I used to work a lot, and he was home alone all day, sometimes even at night (food, milk, water, a clean toilet, I left everything he needed before I left), he wanted my attention, I mean, he was the kind of cat that doesn't sleep well if you're not around and can't eat properly without your watch, he needed cuddles and slept on my chest every time (he could feel the heartbeat and it was interesting and relaxing for him, also, my breathing movements were like a cradle for him - 1 minute and he was in deep sleep) I quit my stupid job and was happy, finally I was home, free and could stay with my cat. But a few months later I lost my cat forever.
I don't either, my Maggie is a wonderful girl & livened very much & she lives me, my cat is a indoor cat & never ever goes outside because we live in a building & live on the 6th floor, but she stays inside & she even sleeps with me on my bed, so what ever you say is not what my Maggie does we love each other very much & also you can't tell people not adopt a Tabby or any cat for that matter🐈🐈🐈🐈🥰🥰🥰🥰💕💕💕💕
I 2 Tabby cats and every sweet lovable Karen Katz and what you got to say is irrelevant in a lie about not getting at a because they're the best cats in the world
I adore my grey mackerel Tabby shes my heart shes very curious and wants be involved in everything my purr baby ❤
I’ve had tabbies for 25 years . They are the sweetest
what a confusing ass title
I own a tabby cat and he is so loving like he only growl he growls at me sometimes he scratches me sometimes but that’s when I well I don’t know well maybe cause I get a little hyper and I just need a cat around me but he’s sitting right here in my lap being a little precious boy and he is a boy his name is Leo and he’s just so precious so yeah
All cats deserve a loving home.
My tabbies have all these traits and they are the best cats ever!
Elvis the Cat was a charcoal grey tabby, who walked into a Tupelo Mississippi BBQ and Blues juke joint, hopped onto a barstool in front of the bartender. The bartender gently shooed him outside. When I went to leave, this cat was still hanging around outside. I coaxed him to allow me to approach him, petting him under his chin. He responded by purring loudly. He chose to be adopted. I opened the car door, and he stepped inside, purring joyfully. I drove him to my house, where he got out of my car and walked to the front door. He had the looks and intelligence of an African Wild Cat. His instincts were wild, and he proved to be a skilled predator. I miss that formidable tomcat.
I am NOT too clingy. 😸
Tabbies is still better than dealing with a stepchild in your home 😅
My orange tabby is awesome
Never seen an overweight tabby cat
This video is pretty inaccurate. I’ve been around tabby cats all my life and no they aren’t territorial, and they aren’t super vocal unless you raise them that way, some don’t even have seperation anxiety. I guess this was a clickbait video as most of the stuff in this video is pretty inaccurate, yes tabby cats can get obese but will stop eating once full, they are one of the most playful and curious pets I’ve ever owned and the kittens fur is so soft but they are easily cold which is why they hate water and not all tabby cats hate other cats. Mine loves my other cat which is part tabby cat
This is why you can't listen to everything
I own one anyway, so there’s no turning back.
I am The mother of A seven year old Fur baby who a seven year old Tabby Named Lilah jean .She not big on other animals but loves and adores being the only child and spoiled rotten and on some days gets me laughing hard cause she does zoomies around the apartment or does something silly .Yes they can be bossy and hate an unclean litterbox but their worth it cause of their friendly goofy personalities and are a bundle of fun .I got two cat towers in my apartment for the furry child and have tons of toys .She loves Jingly balls and turns into a mini tiger soccor star when i throw one of her jingly toys across the room .
I hate that you made this video. I just adopted two Tabby cats and came upon the title of this video and my heart dropped. It made me second guess my adoption until I read everyone’s comments here. Why the heck would you make such a negative video about such loving cats?! Frickin’ click bait a-holes.
I just looked at the rest of your videos and there are several just like this one telling people not to adopt certain breeds. That’s really messed up that you make these harmful videos for views. And yes they’re harmful because they may prevent some cats from getting adopted!!! Shame on you.
Hi, so cute! 🐈 as a veterinary volunteer, can I give you a few suggestions? cat food is often poor quality, as there are no regulations on it. I suggest Purina One, Purina pro plan, or Hills science diet. Also, cut back on dry food for cats, especially males. Over time it can cause urinary blockage and kidney issues. Also, keep your cat Indoors only. There’s been a spike of predator attacks on cats, and traffic hit and runs
I love my scottish fold Tabby... She is the sweetest thing
My once stray tabby white belly boy wants to be friends with every cat around bar 1 , a full tabby new to town 😂😂😂
I dont agree to most of them the moving one is true fr but in my opinion a tabby is a great choice because they are very cheap and kind cats thats what i know as a tabby and chartruex owner so its ok to get one
BS I have rescued 4 adult tabbies and 8 tabby kittens and loved every moment. If you want a tabby and want a friend who you will enjoy, adopt a tabby. They are smart, cuddly, fun and social. This channel makes it sound as if you are adopting a monster. Ha ha. tabby = love
You don't anything about tabby cats all cats can be the same way and it could be who's raising them.
I have 4 cats. 3 are tabbies and all like to cuddle and none are over weight, apart from me.
My Orange Tabby cat is my best friend; no complaints from me !
I love my little tabby and I wouldn’t trade it for the world
Love my tabby cat haven’t had a problem yet. She loves. People. And very friendly Nov 22!2023 Sunday
I did get a Tabby cat . And she was lovely.
With all of that, I still love my tabby cat
Me😭 but i wave a tabby cat i don't want to throw my cat away
Whaaaaaaa???? I have TWO tabby cats and they are just the best cats. I love my tabby boys so much. And yes one of mine is a little chubby but we're working on it. My boys are SUPER loud purrers and i LOVE it. Also....most cats shed. this video sucks
Very true
lol my tabby cats are so happy and easy to take care of
I don’t have a tabby, so I don’t have a bias in this discussion, but based on her evidence, “never adopt a tabby” is ridiculous. Every issue mentioned is either manageable (weight gain, being clingy) or applies to all cats (scratching, litter box issues, needing stimulation, lifespan). I can’t imagine what cat (or dog or horse or …) WON’T involve lifestyle limitations! Even if you have goldfish, you have to arrange to have them fed if you go out of town. I wonder what pet she’s thinking of that humans won’t outlive? Giant tortoises, maybe? Few common pets generally have a longer lifespan than humans.
My personality is similar to a cat and yes it's hard to change me.Tabbies are stubborn to change
i may tal you something... we ave 2 tabbys... sister and a brother.... they are so much into us u canon not believe it. this female tonka is so into us, so indoor cat but branko wants to explore. but in the end they just cuddle with us so much, more that we have had a dog haha.... i have been working from form home and these 2 cats ave been cuddling with me so much that i almost was fireded hahaa
I had a tabby cat called Bianca and my daughter had her size
Nonsense. I love my two rescue tabbies and they love me back!
Are you insane? Tabby cats are tough and have great personalities.
Me with 7 orange tabby cats: ok
If your cat is getting fat, and I hope you don't let your baby go outside because then they will eat anything~~Please keep your cat indoors then you can control what he or she eats~~Also if you let your cat outside it can get by a car or eat poison~~My Ma lost a lot of cats because she let them wander and died by getting hit by a car or found poison~~We love out kitties~~Happy New Year~~
This video should win the you tube stupidity award. Everything said applies to all cats. Tabby is a coat marking not a breed. But the funniest bit is about the litter training. It shows a photo of a Bengal cat!!! I have a Tabby and he is absolutely amazing! I have never heard of a cat that a neighbour could hear unless it is in the garden during breeding season or fighting. I might post a video myself. ‘10 reasons why some videos on you tube are so laughable!’
Who are you telling me not to get a tabby, like No one ask you I will have you know tabby's are great! I cant believe I just gave you a view
I still love my 2 male tabbys
I've owned many tabbies and this is nonsense. They can be one of the nicest problem free, highly affectionate and loving cats around.
Seems to me that this is a guide on how to take care of your cat. With all due respect I think your title is misleading. Don't understand what you have against tabby cats. A little toxic I might add.
Ok well this is just animal life. Think of them as little toddlers u have to take care of, they are cute and kind then they act like they own the place. But I have a ginger tabby and he is not messy and he’s actually and outdoor cat so I have different signals to call him or something. He is not annoying he is an adult
🐱 FUNNY! I’m a volunteer at a veterinarian. Here’s a few tips for longer life: Cut back on dry cat food. it can cause urinary blockage, and kidney disease, over time, especially for male cats. Upgrade your cat food quality. Purina One canned and dry, is a good brand. Most cat food brands are low quality, thats why you pay less. 🐈 Coyote attacks on Outdoor cats and traffic fatalities are on the rise, so keep your cat Indoors. 🐾 If you have a senior cat, bring it in for a full senior blood panel. it’s a quick, easy way to assess its basic all around health, while its still early. Our cats can live healthier & longer. 🐱 ‘INDOOR’ CAT FOODS ARE LOWER IN CALORIES
All bulls#hit!
I have a tabby white and grey cat
i have had and have known many tabbies in my 7+ decades of life. got two of them right now. and never have i known one whose purr was so loud that the neighbors were disturbed by it. who put this video together? poop stinks. the cats will do it and cover it so you don't have to deal with it for longer than it takes for the smell to dissipate, which should only be a minute or so. but if you are too lazy - or, maybe, stupid - to scoop, you get what you deserve. AND, the cat will punish you for it. almost nothing in this video makes sense.
I have a great tabby and love her to death she's my baby . Get a tabby you'll love it
I’ve owed mostly tabby cats since a small child there’s not a problem, I find that they are more intelligent than most cats. I own two of them now and wouldn’t want any others. I think you just don’t like them.
Nonsense. I have three and they’re all wonderful and have no more issues than any other cats.
All of these are so false as a tabby cat owner
I have 2 tabbies great kitties
Gosh, why my tabby is sweet, she lets me pet her belly
I have a geometry test tomorrow and um watching this.. and im a dog person
Really i thought cat's were immortal 🤦🏻♂️
My tabby is female , she's beautiful.
What a crock.
What a load of BS! I had a female tabby maybe 6 months old come up to me in a parking lot on a very hot day, I took her home and she is sweet as cake.. She adores our dog, sleeps next to him and follows him everywhere. Not a mean bone in her little body. She’s now 6 years old and very slender. Whoever put this shit together should be ashamed of themselves. 😡
People can say the same about you, the editor. You have plenty of disadvantages and advantages based on your race as well.
For 30 years I surrounding by tabby cat I love them no fluffy no white I like black cats too no Russian and blue no Siamese I like Tabis easy to train
I have TWO tabbys, so I bet poster really hates me!
Bullshit. Tabbys are great
I have a tabby in my house. This is all lies and I agree
What a negativity And I am sorry to say, some bullsh*t too. I had/ have 6 cats, 3 black ones and 3 tabby cats. - my tabby cats do not have much temperament, not even outdoors. Only a born here black cat really had a temperament. The rest got along, even though they came to me in different years. What about that? - getting fat? Hardly, yes they weight a little bit more than my black cats, but never were overweight. - no negative territorial behaviour from my tabby cats. Only the (here born) black cat had them. - My first cat (tabby too) moved in 3 years about 5 times with me, he never cared about the house he was living in, within 2 days after moving to another house he could go outside without any problems. He never did a runner. Etcetera.
It is all a big lie😡Tabby cats are amazing,sweet,kind and beautiful!!!❤ I have 2
All these points are due to them being cats. If you dont want a cat dont get one. Good god people.smh
only weird people have cats. normal people have dogs
Well I've had both and even at the same time along with other " weird" pets like birds, all types of rodents, and omg even a Himalayan rabbit. Sarcasm if that isn't coming through clear enough for you.
@@ronartest7748 the last comment was for you
@@margaretgarlando7911 never met a person who had a cat that wasn't weird.
Loud? Easily Stressed? Prone to obesity? Fights? No. No. No. No. What a bunch of BS. Tabby cats are the best.
Every single cat breed we shouldn't get according to u 😂 What cat breed do you actually recommend to get ?😑
This is so ignorant. It is a color or coat. That is it. It is actually cat racism. Tabbies have been known for having the best behavior.
Too late my mom already did buy a tabby cat