Top TIPS for Brushing Your Cat (even if they hate it)
Brushing your cat should be done regularly - It’s important on many levels. But not all cats find it enjoyable. Making what should be quick work into what feels like torture for both of you. In this video I answer a viewer question on the topic and give you tools to make brushing a breeze.
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0:00 Introduction
2:11 Is Brushing Necessary?
5:37 Hair Folicle Receptors
7:19 Rewarding Behavior
7:55 REMOVE THE RITUAL
8:57 Cats Should Earn Treats
10:24 Brush Types
I dont even have a cat. I just like this guy.
I used to have a cat (actually, two), but I don't have one now. They're both in Kitty Heaven. My current apartment doesn't allow pets.
I got lucky and while one of my cats is definitely inclined to be a PITA some days, the other still is a kitten at heart and at meow. He's got the cutest meow. :)
I like him too!! And I have a cat so that's a bonus
This is cute as hell.
Haaaaaaaa haaaaaaaà 🤣
I brush my kitty every day. She hated it at first, but we started brushing her first thing in the morning, and she won't get breakfast until after brushing is done. She learned to enjoy it once the routine was set!
Enjoy or tolerate so she can eat? LOLOL! When I was a kid, I HATED Peas. But I learned to tolerate them so I could get some desert. 🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@Whipslinger1 lol! She actually purrs a lot during, and rubs herself against the brush!
what do you brush her with? i mean can you give me a link for the brushe please?
I wish my old guy would let me, he won't let me clip his nails or brush him. he goes into insta kill mode and will bite, claw and chase me down 🤣
Smart thinking !
Jackson, this is Andi from the video! That was so helpful! Thanks for the tips and good vibes my friend! Stay awesome!
Your cat is SO CUTE!
I agree with JG abt different brush bc I've had cats that do what ur Lola does too & it was bc the metal bristles were too sharp: try a more comfortable brush like a widely spaced rubber tipped one.
THE Andi??? 😮
So pretty. Love long hair cats.
My Rosie and Evie are the same. Thank you for asking ❤️🐈🐱
I have 4 cats. They love/hate brushing. But as soon as I get the brush out, they can be all over the house... but they appear out of nowhere and wait in line to get brushed. And they do this. The kitty that's being brushed will leave and come back to the back of the line.
Lol
That's so cute!
Mine do that too. I start with one and end up brushing five. 🤣
Lol! That's awesome!
Sounds like circus act.
I have 3 cats so my advice is: Before starting a grooming session always wait until your cat is laying relaxed on the floor before brushing. Pet her/him a minute before beginning brushing. Let them sniff the brush before you begin working on their fur. Remember that they have sensitive skin so GO LIGHTLY! Use a light touch! On shorthairs use a bristle brush not a wire rake. On longhaired cats, alternate every few wire rake strokes with a bristle brush strokes and repeat. Be gentle and be slow, not rough, and remember that below all cat fur there is delicate skin. If you're too vigorous it hurts them, and also gets them overstimulated. Your cat (s) will appreciate it!
Both my cats will let me brush them.After breakfast I sit on the floor and they will come and sit between my legs.I'm gentle and (Jackson is right) that's the time to. feel and look for bumps, sores, or anything our of the ordinary. I also do this: I brush and pet, brush and pet, and so on. While I'm doing this I tell them what magnificent cats they are, how positively handsome their coats are and that they're the best cats in the world.😼😼😼
Thanks! I didn’t really know how to brush my cat so I kinda brushed him hard… he hated it he still hates being brushed but I’ll make sure to look into a bristle brush!
@@Alexi0s Glad to hear it :-) Let them smell the brush first, too.....so thay know what it is. Cats are very sensitive creatures. A good test how prickly or soft your brush is....brush a bare arm on yourself first.
@@artistocracy tried to brush him they way you said! He’s a little calmer now but he still avoids the brush lol at least he doesn’t growl at me lol
@@Alexi0s Alexa, you can leave the brush on the floor in a spot nearby where he often sits, or just some place where he can get used to seeing it. Try just carefully brushing his head and around the cheeks...mind the eyes, though, because a cat can suddelnly look up while you brush their head! Leave his fur in the brush to smell it so he knows it's his. Then when he's used to being brushed clean the fur out. My two old girls love being brushed. Good luck.
I'm lucky, my cat loves being brushed, I brush her after her medication as a reward.
aww so sweet
My cat loves to be brushed too
I can’t say my cats love ; it but they don’t hate it 😆
My Black shorthair too :)
Yeah, I do it as reward too after shorting his claws !
If your cat gets hyper when you brush it try using shorter stokes instead of long full body ones.
... and move slower, she was brushing her cat way too fast.
@@toriless No.
And try a lighter pressure -- too light, and it's a waste of time, but too hard, and kitty won't like it.
Each of my 3 cats prefers a different type of brush & style of brushing. The medium hair "biker cat" prefers a rough "bed of nails" brush, while the others are more sensitive. The long haired one goes to the groomer, too, because he is extra sensitive!
Mine hate large brushes?
I addition to Jackson's advice for Andi, I'd add that brushing the face can be a reward for tolerating brushing in other areas. With my cat, I start with her head, brush the sides a bit, then back to the head for a reward, then a little bit more of the sides. Etc. It works well and gets her to tolerate the whole brushing session.
Good idea
yeah, I'm doing sort of the same. OR.... distracted brushing on the head and meanwhile do a few strokes on the sides or rear.
I had a cat that would come running and meowing when I pulled out the brush, he just loved everything to do with it. I'd hold the brush on its side and he'd walk along it and brush himself, so cute
My boys love that upside down u shaped self groomer toy! Had a cat years ago that would bug me when I vacuumed because she wanted me to use it on her...had to start out vacuuming her then ignoring her until done or she wouldn't leave me alone, she got used to the routine in no time and kept hair loss down...win win!
My female was like that she would roll around and drool and position herself in every which way as long as I was brushing her and her brother who is still with me at 15 years You can't even take one swipe down his back He's been like that his whole life But I can do anything else to him with no problem I'm clip his nails give him pills I put saline in his nose for chronic congestion but God forbid I try to brush him lol Thank God he's short-haired
I remember going somewhere because I was hired for cleaning, I was done fast and noticed their cat had so many mats... so I spend half an hour of my work time and an hour of my own time trying to help that cat. But it was so bad, I barely made a dent and the cat got annoyed with me (+a stranger) doing something they clearly weren't very used to. Poor thing, sometimes I wonder if that old lady (cat) is still struggling.
You’re a good person for trying. It breaks my heart that people neglect their kitties like that 😩
Whomever the a hole human is that allowed that to occur should be terminated.
Jackson: “Cats should be earning their treats.” Me: “Uh oh...” 😲 Try telling that to my treat addicted monster cat. 😄
I know right 😂
same lmao
Mine is 15 years old this month and has chronic sinus problems since the day I rescued him at 8 weeks and last year around this time I had to give him subcue fluids because he would not eat so at this point if he wants treats by Gotti get some and it's getting out of hand lol So I totally understand
Just curious is this roast Jackdon post . 💕lol 😂
My cat scratches my hand if I take too long to give him his treat. Not that he hurts me intentionally.
As a professional groomer, I will say that in my experience, MOST cats actually love being brushed.. if you use the right brush. My best trick is to leave a rubber curry brush on the table in front of them while I'm doing stuff they DON'T like as much and a lot of the time they start rubbing on the brush and it distracts them lol. I also reward a lot of them with brushing after they let me do something they hate (shaving pads, trimming feet, clipping nails, etc...). I have had a lot of owners absolutely shocked when they see their cats LOVING the brushing that they fight so hard at home for. A lot of times, if you put them up on a table or counter top or even washing machine or dryer, with a cozy towel under them (it also helps catch the hair you brush off) it is way easier/more enjoyable. Most clients I've suggest it to have reported back that it worked like a charm. Also using the proper brush or comb and proper techniques goes a long way
To add to that... short haired cats usually get best results with a rubber curry brush and a metal comb (with at least a small section of it that has the tines/teeth closer together). For longer haired cats what usually works best is a slicker brush (usually with coated pins) and that same metal comb. Personally, I never recommend a Furminator tool... too much room for error (injury/irritation) and a good comb usually works better anyway (Chris Christensen makes an AMAZING cat comb). Rubber curry brushes are better for shedding too lol. Slicker brushes are fine for cats that don't shed a bunch but some cats have more of an aversion to slicker brushes than other types. Happy brushing, y'all lololol
This came at a perfect time. My husband and I just got our first cat and he is a long haired cat. He always has veiwed the brush as a toy and it has been nearly impossible to brush his back legs. Slowly(because im dumb) I realized that I always clip his nails right when he wakes up from his afternoon nap, because he is so calm, so I should also try brushing him at that time as well. It has been soooooo much better!
I make art of people's pets out of their hair.
@@SobrietyandSolace I have thought of doing that too! Saving money to get supplies I will need. My friends think I'm nuts but I know people with cats and dogs that are interested in coats and toys made from their own pets hair...some keep them as keepsakes so they have something to remember their pet long after they cross the rainbow bridge!
try using little comb ,my cats like it
Jackson is in quarantining and is going a little batty lol. Love this.
Oh, his has been like that for months now.
Agree KayBeeWolf, I raised more orphaned kittens during pandemic than in past 40 years and it helped keep me sane lol We have 3 resident boys, they keep hubby and I company, make us laugh, keep us busy as does watching KZhead videos lol
So relatable :)
@@toriless I think we all have lol
Might be going catyy
When we were kids, my sister had a kitten, long~ fur. But had a matte PATCH on her lower back. Outdoor kitten cus we lived on a farm. So she had fleas from the wild cats our step Grandfather feed. So my sister used a tiny barbie brush to slowly untange that matte. They BOTH had massive patience for one another to get that tangle out.
For people reading this: just buy a dematting brush. There is a kind that has blades that cut the matts to reduces how much pulling there is. I try to brush my long haired cat regularly (daily if posso) with a normal brush like in this video and use the dematting brush if they form over time, maybe once every month or two.
Old comment, I know, but I just want to say my late cat loved the tiny barbie brushes. We had to buy extras just for him.
@@HuntingSunder I see your comment. And I'm sorry about your cat. My sister use to use those brushes on her kitten also~♡ it was very cute. A brush to a cat is a brush and they just LOVE them all, don't they~♡
I found out brushing my kitten when she’s sleepy it’s the best time. Also using shorter strokes and pretend like my brush is another cat grooming her (gentle, short strokes). Sometimes she’s ticklish/sensitive around some part of her back, but if I hold her fur and go slow, she’s fine with it. She occasionally purrs now when I brush her. She sheds quite a bit and brushing has helped a lot with controlling her shedding.
Perfect timing .. I’ve had some questions lately
For real! I just looked up videos on brushing cats last night and was so frustrated that I couldn’t find anything good. I shouted “Why doesn’t the cat daddy have a video covering this?!”
Same!!
Read my comments
As have I 😂 my cat hates it but needs it!
Yes, I did too!
My dad got her VERY grumpy and fluffy cat to accept his brushing by doing it when she comes to sleep on his bed. She always comes to ask for pets and instead of petting her, he switched to brushing. That worked! She's basically a sphere of fur, so he had to. She looks obese but is actually very healthy, she just had the thickest fur I've ever seen in any cat.
I recently rescued and rehabbed a beautiful cat, ghost. She had such bad trauma that she would swat at my hand when I tried to give her a treat, it honestly broke my heart so bad that I cried (I unfortunately watched her get abused first hand) she was actually scared of any object coming near her let alone her being so jumpy I couldn’t even try to brush her without her freaking out and hiding. I’m happy to say almost a month later with lots of help from Jackson, she’s a totally different cat... still doesn’t know the sound of a treat bag but she’s not scared of hands or objects anymore! And she’s a total mommy’s girl 🐱❤️
May you have seriously good karma for rescuing Ghost and being patient and dedicated to her well being.🐱❤
I don’t even have problems with brushing my cat and I still sat and watched this whole video That’s how much of a fan I am💯😂 Mad love and respect✌🏼
I am a dog person BUT I am learning so much from your content.. I have semi catified my studio (just need a few carpeted shelve facing the sun front side) and am considering rescuing senior cats.. Fostering maybe for keeps.. ( my place is small but nice faces front lot's of sunlight!) pray for me that I get the senior cats that most need a home and that I can adopt a small senior dog.. thanks!
this video could not have come at a better time
Hey, future cat owner here! I really love your videos but I feel like there’s not enough videos out there to teach you what you should and shouldn’t do for the first month/weeks of being a cat owner. I would love it if you could give your expert advice on this through a video! But if you already have a video or a playlist, please let me know! Thank you for all your passion into your video! I’ve learned so much!
I'd look up his video named "Everything you need for your new cat" from there you can look up the videos he links in the description :)
Definitely look into his videos on making a home base for a cat, as well as the different kinds of cat toys, and OF COURSE every one of his videos about litter, I just got a cat in November and I feel like that those were the most helpful to me!
Just to add if you're getting a kitten. Check out the Kitten Lady channel on youtube. She's worked with Jackson before and her videos are very informative. Also, because kittens.
i recommend also films very very educative: Helpful Vancouver Vet
also get the info from your vet, you got to go to vet! to check kitten and vet will tell you everything important!
One rule NEVER BE AGGRESSIVE AND NEVER MAKE IT PLAY TIME. Make it a bonding time.
My kitty cat loves to be brushed. My husband and I brush her "backwards" to help with removing most of her "dead hair." Then, we brush her to more or less "straighten out" her hair. She is always rewarded after we brush her. She is a Polydactyl Tuxedo Cat - the one in my picture above. But we reward her for allowing us to brush her and help keep her from throwing up because of fur balls. She is such a sweet kitty, and, we love her so vewy meowch !!! 😻❣😻
I have a short haired sweet boy and the secret to getting him to like our brushing sessions was for me to use the brush on my head first! It may sound a little weird but I noticed he always smells my brushes, so I started to brush him with one of my old ones and he loved it! Now whenever I show him the brush he comes running with his tail straight up 💛
Watch this before I'm going to bed, It's 01:50 a.m. here in Thailand. *Big love Jackson ✌❤
After I explained to my 4 year old daughter who you were Jackson, she then told me that you are like The Mandalorian. I now see you as one now too....
This is the way. The way of the cats.
To all cat parents, before you use the brush on your cats, please use the brush on your skin and your hair first. Because I had been using KONG Zoom Groom on my two cats and at first I thought they work pretty good, until one day I tried to brush my hair with it just to test it and it pulled my hair so badly and my head was in so much pain. I have medium hair length. This KONG Zoom Groom is definitely NOT good for long hair cats and medium hair cats. It will pull their long hair or medium hair and they would feel the pain. Again, please test the brush or comb on your hair and skin first. Also I bought the Furminator and I tested it on my skin and it's very sharp that it kinda of scratch my skin and leave some thin lines on my skin. I decided not to use this on my cats because if it's too rough for me, it is too rough on my cats.
i always do this! it’s helped with grooming because it gets my scent on it and i can tell if it’s painful or not/what amount of pressure is needed
@@mintypatapeepee7106 Yup I totally agree! We as pet parents need to experience with the brushes with our skin and hair first because some brushes are too harsh or too sharp on raw skin, even though they might not look that way but please do not let the appearance of the brush fool u!
Furminator gets to the undercoat. It's good.
Tangle Tease human hair brush is just perfect. My hair is long,thick and a nightmare when wet, but the Tangle Tease brush goes through my hair without pulling, scratching or hurting. I bought a second one for my ageing tabby lady and she purrs and loves me grooming her .😻😻😻♥️
My Tinkerbell LOVES getting every little spot brushed out. She prefers using my hair brushes, mainly the small tooth combs you would use for bangs. But she also loves paddle brush on the tummy.
My cats HATE being brushed, but I managed to trick them into sort of liking it by using brush gloves, I use the handson pair and they're soooo good. I think any brand would be good for cats that hate brushes though.
I've been stuck at home so brushing my cat lots more. She loves it so much, she now sees me get the brush and comes running, meowing loudly!
My cat always gets super overstimulated when I try brushing him. This helps give me SO much insight into why that is happening. Thank you! Also, oddly enough, he is like Lola in that he only wants one part of his body brushed... but he ONLY wants his belly to be brushed.
That UNUSUAL, most cats that is the last place to touch.
This man is the perfect combination of knowledgeable and pure mayhem and it's wonderful.
"I do not like green eggs and ham" I lost it lol. Seriously Jackson I can't thank you enough for your videos. We just added a furry feline companion to our family today (5 months old), and obv there's still work that needs to be done, but we all love him so much already and are doing our best to help him thrive.
Thank you so much. Our Purrl is somewhat of a long hair and trying to brush her can be a chore. Learning how it affects/stimulates her nerves/skin is so freaking helpful. The treat issues is an eye opener. Now I have to retrain her AND my husband. 🤦♀️ New brush is on the shopping list too👍
😻It is so important to get into a regular grooming regime with your fur baby. Even the most difficult of cats can be won over eventually with regular grooming followed by a little treat as a reward. Have seen clients babies completely change from being aggressive at the start to absolutely loving being groomed after a few months. It all comes down to having a regular routine in place.😻
I'm lucky and my short hair LOVES to be brushed, it's a total purr fest during brushing time.
Same here! Our kitty comes and asks to be brushed. He has a spot he settles in and enjoys.
I brush my cat when he’s eating. That’s the only time he’ll let me do it . Not every time he’s eating of course but maybe once a week. He doesn’t seem to even notice it . I just make it quick lol
I brush my cat whilst he’s eating too. It’s the only way I find he’ll allow me to do this. He is so obsessed with his food he doesn’t even notice!
I need to try this. My cat loves meal time but doesn't care too much about treats. He doesn't like getting brushed.
Yes I brush my cat too whilst he is eating. 😊🐱
I pet my cat when she eats that’s her ritual she loves it and is always leading me to the food bowl to eat while i pet her. Too cute.
Thank you so much for all these helpful videos! I adopted my first cat from the shelter two weeks ago and I learned so much. She's still shy, but already let's me touch her. I am so happy that she's here, I can't even put in words.
👍🙂
I once took in an elderly cat with very bad mats. I wanted to try and remove them and get her a new home. Her previous owner was over 80 years old, and the cat, Little Bit, was so sweet. But when you tried to tango with her mega tangles she'd snarl and hiss. But moments later when you stopped, she'd be back to purring and nuzzling you again. But the matts had to go, and I didn't have an electric razor, so they had to go with combs and scissors. She was particularly prone to peeing outside the litter box, or missing it entirely. My cat was extremely territorial, and Little Bit was in some form of distress and pain. Eventually I decided it wasn't fair to her and took the whole matter and Little Bit, so the nearby shelter. Within minutes of examining her, the rescuers working there found the problem. Little bit's legs were very arthritic. They got her cleaned up, and got her a foster home, where she died in her sleep 6 mos later warm and comfortable. That one issue, arthritis in the legs, caused every other problem, including mats.
I'm so glad I saw this video before my cat Geroo came to claim me. I just determined it would be a nice, gentle session each time. He does like his cheeks and head brushed (with a slicker), so when I brush farther down, if he starts flicking his tail, I go back to his head and give them some more love. My aunt had him for a few weeks, and when I asked her, she hadn't groomed him, so I did so gently! That day he came back to me three times to get brushed! I'm so glad I got to make it so nice for him!
My cats enjoy being brushed, but not with any of the brushes I've tried from pet stores. To be fair, the ones in pet stores are dagger-like. I use a toy off Amazon (On Amazon it's titled "HETOO Cat Catnip Toys,Interactive Cat Toothbrush Chew Toy for Kitten Kitty Cats Teeth Cleaning Dental Care, Crayfish Shape Pet Toy Cat" if anyone is interested in giving this a try). The bumpy side of the toy is very rounded and doesn't scratch their skin at all, but because it's hard rubber, it picks up hair REALLY well. You can even use it to clean off the spots where they lay down the most VERY easily. (However it should be noted that my cats are American shorthairs, so I don't think this would work for long haired cats. It's mostly to get rid of their shed coats, but it does an AMAZING job at doing it. I would HIGHLY recommend it to anyone who has a shorthair cat who struggles to get them brushed.) I would also be interested for Jackson himself to try it out on his shorthaired cats and see what he thinks.
I have one of those toys. We call it the kitty massager. It's amazing for short hair but for our long haired cat it doesn't do a thing.
Jackson cracking himself up. Sure sign quarantine's taking a toll on him.
You're KILLING ME, Jackson! Thanks for the knowledge and for the laughs!!! Lots of good info in your videos, and thanks for sharing!!
I've been trying to improvise to get our boy's little mats out of his armpits(that's his problem area as a long hair cat) And I managed to brush one out just earlier this morning...But this video popped up just at the right time!
There are also special brushes with integrated blades, they can be really helpful for getting the mats out more easily and with less discomfort for the cat. I got one additionally to the normal brush for whenever I've been slacking a bit too much with brushing my cat 😬😅
My cat gets armpit mats too!
@@ItsBecauseImBored you need to be super careful because you can tear armpit skin with those
Another suggestion: have an extra brush you can distract them with. They'll rub on the brush while you get those other areas they don't like as much. Mine is good for 5-10 minutes tops. She has always been easily overstimulated. I'm always aware of that swishy tail. :)
I have 4 cats. One of them LOVES being brushed. Every time I brush her, she's drooling because of joy
Jackson is so great at helping us understand our cats, absolutely the best advise and cat education!
Got kittens 5 months ago and came across this channel. It's been great answering all of the questions I have wanting to know.
Just adopted a beautiful shelter cat, so I’ve been catching up on all your videos. Such great advice and lots of laughs 😂 Thanks for both, Mr Galaxy!
Now when I do my question I only have to ask one of the two I had in mind. Thank you! Really needed this one
Due to a friend's family situation, I am cat sitting. I was unprepared for some of it. This helped thank you.
I use a human Tangle Tease hair brush for my very tricky 17 year old tabby, she really loves it, the brush just gently massages her and removes all excess loose fur.
I have to let you know that my newly adopted cat loves to hear your voice! 😻 She becomes absolutely mesmerized by you when I'm watching your tips to be a good cat mom.
I have been a long time fan I'm so glad I found you on youtube. This was definitely a much needed video thank you
This is so great! This is all stuff I’ve been doing on my own for years! I looked to how to brush your cat because I was afraid I might be missing something, but this is what I’ve been doing!
Thank you Jackson! ❤ You explain so wonderfully how cats communicate with us. My cat is a big fan of your channel 🐈⬛
Thanks a lot! I will try. My cat hates brushing, sees the brush and runs !
Okay I just noticed the logo on your products, it is really perfect!!
The "Furminator" brush is the ultimate, I call it the "Tongue of God" because that's how my cats act when I break it out lol.
Lots of love for you too ❤ 💕 Jackson! Many Thanks.
I find that my cat prefers being brushed my me and in bursts of snuggles. We have a routine where I position her and she grumbles, but immediately head butts and purrs as soon as I start brushing
maybe she doesnt like this positioning, but brushing likes
I Learned something. Thanks! Jackson, my cat likes to roll in the litter box. She mostly does it when we have gone out shopping and then return home an hour or so later. Sometimes when I get up in the middle of the night she will go and roll in the litter box. I take it as she is happy to see me. She has been to vet and does NOT have any urinary issues. I know that large wild cats will roll in the dirt. I do not mind her doing it. I do not give her a bath when she does this (I have never given any cat a bath). I just want to know what you think of her behavior. All the best to you.
Ouuu! Stress stopper spray sounds great. Amen, Jackson! Approach , timing, and keeping the fur brush handy are keys to maintaining cat fur. The FURminator cat brush has been the best tool for my long hair cat. The best because it detangles minor tangles, removes excess fur and the cat likes the brush. (Big mats are for the veterinarians to remove because it’s SAFER , KINDER and more affordable than paying for the vet to stitch a cat. Jackson is correct that cat skin tears like paper.)
Thank you for all your content! I went from a scared 8 years old rescue cat to a nice old affectionate lady! A years later, it's grooming time and*, as always, your videos are here to help me! Thank you cat whisperer daddy 🐈
This is Right On Time! You have my Full Attention! Lol
My cat HATES being brushed. I've tried so many different types, and he just starts attacking them... He was okay with a glove one for about 2 seconds until he realized he wasn't just getting petted, and attacked it too... I'm still so unsure what to do about it. :/
Maybe your cat had a bad experience with brushing in the past that traumatized him? Try positive association training. Slow baby steps
After trying various types of brushes (in case it's due to pain) & still no success: I would consult a vet in case it's health related like skin allergies, etc.
I usually give my cat a toy to bite/play with when im brushing her. This keeps her focus off the brushing and attacking my hand or the brush. Try it!
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 I know the feeling! I have those nobby gloves also, but I still have to wrestle with my Rocy just to rub his tummy with them. He makes the funniest gutteral noises like he's chortling from being tickled or something. Weird cat......
Same, my cat does not like it at all
I love it when he makes puns. It ligit 😂 2:20 Dr. Seuss
Thank you for the awesome video! My rescue tripod short haired kitty Big Mike absolutely LOVES being brushed at night before we both get in bed. He is extremely affectionate and gets so excited when I brush him. I've never had a cat that loves being brushed until Big Mike came into my life. We have a routine daily and I notice around bedtime when he is wanting brushed just by his behavior. Lol! He sleeps really well too. I'm very in tune with his behavior, medical stuff, etc so much that when he first came into my life I detected worms from his behind. He was immediately treated by the Vet and an amazing kitty and companion. We are two peas in a pod.
I just lay them on their side on my lap, finish one side, flip them over, and give them treats when we're done. They usually purr while brushing😊
I love this video 😊 I’ve had my two kittens for a bit over a month now, and until this past weekend were wholly against being brushed (but managed to tolerate two separate rounds of claw trimming just fine! 🤯). I tried a metal slicker brush with rounded ends (I think it was both too big as well as maybe over-stimulating for the needs of their little kitten-fur (albeit currently semi-longhaired Maine Coons, though from their parents I think they’ll get fluffier as they get older!), a rubber Kong ZoomGroom (initially some success when I deployed it tentatively and gently when they were already mostly asleep and purring, but they were thoroughly disgusted when they caught wind of the rubbery smell and refused to let me continue! In fairness, I could see their exaggerated sniffing and Flehmen response, and I agreed with the smell aspect! Hoping this dissipates with time), a Pet Teezer (the light blue “small de-shedding and dog grooming brush”, which they initially rejected on seemingly all grounds!), and I eventually resorted to trying a tiny 5” (including handle) cushioned hairbrush I had for putting in a small bag to go out with for my own use, which was the best tolerated, though also the least effective on them 😆 One afternoon this past weekend I caught them in a particularly chilled and sprawling sleepy kind of mood, and managed to get in their third round of claw trims where they were needed, and at last, some successful brushing! 🥳 The Teezer brush got the win… but I think it was only successful because they managed to redirect their feelings of overstimulation from the brush (which was previously any brush-to-kitten contact at all; they were also not at all interested in getting to know and love the brush in a more intentional face-first brush-your-face way, and only wanted to fight or bite it) into grooming the other one! Yet another benefit of having two cats/kittens 😸 When they had somewhere else to direct their attention and something else to do, they were less single-minded about fighting with the brush/seeing it as a toy! Watching this, I do realise I haven’t cracked the treats-as-rewards for behaviour thing (in the operant conditioning model… my psychology degree from 16 years ago finally has a purpose 😹) - the treats I have are chicken lick-e-lix yoghurty sachets, which I’ve so far deployed as rewards for claw trims, for successfully hunting a fly, and for letting me clean eyes/nose, but that hasn’t been as immediate as a clicker or individual Dreamies treats (or similar - brand may be blurred!😸)… plus they become VERY alert when the lickable treat is nearby, and have both trampled on the other cat and accidentally sunk their kitten-teeth into my finger as I’ve been delivering the tasty treat (I now deploy the lickable treats onto a plate instead of attempting to hold the sachet in in my fragile little ape-hand!) - none of which are conducive to that chilled out mood of allowing brushing! Luckily they’re both responsive to my flow of gentle soothing verbal praise and encouragement for this kind of thing in their mostly-sleepy state; escalated to extremely syrupy extra-impressed reward-tones (and chin and head strokes) during brushing, at least so far 😅 Growing up I had two very long-haired Himalayan-cross breed cats (beautifully doll-faced instead of squish-faced… I now remember the term of endearment I had for for one of them - Squishyface - was completely un-grounded in reality or relevance! 😂), and they both had very dense but very fine long hair, and ultimately lots of matts (they were inside-outside cats in a semi-rural area, and would end up with half a field or hedgerow stuck to their fur in no time at all). It was a miserable time for everyone, but I got very good at comforting/restraining/gently brushing or combing/ultimately trimming out serious matts with sharp scissors (though I’m very relieved that 20+ years later there are better tools available!)… but it did ultimately need two pairs of hands for the biggest baby of the pair, who also got into the most dire fur-situations and needed most help. I at least don’t have the same environmental risks of having fields or hedgerows implanted into my cats’ fur (living in an apartment in London!), so I feel like my I’m very familiar with the “you may brush my face (and I love it), but only my face” attitude 😁 and was very confused by my kittens’ initial reaction to fight and reject the whole thing entirely! It’s a work in progress :)
Such serendipity that I ran across this just after I realized my long-haired cat, who's getting to the high end of "middle-aged", has small mats hidden in her floof! I haven't brushed her in the past but that's definitely going to change, & now I've got some helpful tips on timing & types of brushes to start with. Thanks Jackson!
Thanks Jackson for tips on helping me brush our cats easier and in a less stressful way! I raised all 3 boys from orphans...I help two rescues with raising orphaned, injured and sick kittens with bottle babies being my forte....I have people waiting for my kittens because they're all super socialized sucks used to dogs...a part of my routine with orphaned kittens is using and clean old toothbrush to groom them, simulating Mama cat's tongue. Most continue to love brushing if done regularly....I was super busy with 17 orphaned kittens last Fall which is why my boys weren't brushed as regularly as before so thank you again for helping me get them back on track !
My two cats love getting brushed, and I think because I alternate the brushing with petting. Each brushing follows a petting so they are cuddled and brushed at the same time. I do the brushing very slowly as the metal brush can be not very gentle on their skin. Does it make sense to you, guys? And I do it after the heaviest meal when they are feeling sluggish and ready for the afternoon nap. Yes, I know, they are heavily spoiled!! 😁😽😽🥰
Yay!! I do that too💕🥰 And I use two brushes, one metal brush in the front so she can choose herself how hard she wants to "brush herself" in her face, and a Tangle Teaser that I actually bought for myself but it's hers now 😅 It's much gentler and I use that carefully over the rest of her body while she's lying down and head-butting the other brush 😻💗 Your kitties sounds SOOO loved by you!! Lucky healthy kitties! 💗
Good tips!! My question: Does anyone else have a cat who PURRS TOTALLY SILENTLY???? Mine does...NO SOUND ever!!! I have to feel her throat or ribs to tell!!!
My cat doesn't either. He doesn't purr like all the other cats do, but he does have a unique purring sound when he is happy and petted.
@@brendasanchez5982 I rescued my girl at 4 weeks old...maybe her Mama didn't Teach her to purr!!! Glad she's not the only one, Brenda!❣
This video is amazing. I love how you explain how to brush a cat even if it hates it. I don't have a cat, but this video is definitely helpful
Your channel is a goldmine. Adopting my first cat soon. Thank you!
I give my two treats after trimming their claws and I usually try to catch them when they are relaxing
Yeah, I save treats for claw trimming. It was very hard before but the treat make them cooperate. I give them after finishing each foot. This also encourages them for the next foot to get more.
My cat doesn’t has problem from accepting grooming service. He loves it. When I get the brush set ready he will jump on grooming bench and lay down to get ready.
Another informative and entertaining video from my favorite cat daddy, when I need it the most. Thank you!
Jackson, thank you for all the advice on cats. I’ve learned so much about having a cat from you so thank you and I’ve had a cat all my life and I never knew the specific information until I discovered you.
My rescue won't let me brush his body, never mind his teeth. He chomps on the brush. Oh well...
Tabby chews her brush too. I've found that taking a short break will help her calm down.
look at all films: Helpful Vancouver Vet, he explain everything including brushing teeth
if he is shorthair cat no big problem, you can "brush" with slightly wet hands and remove a lot of hair this way
My cat literally will fight any and all brushes - mine when I try to brush my hair, the multiple ones I got her to try, tooth brush... it looks like a brush, it must die.
Death to all brushes! I have to sweep my floor constantly, and I don't have dust bunnies under the bed - I have dust dragons.
Thank you for making me feel that there are others out there with brush hating cats. I have a big long haired girl who if she sees a brush, comb, pet glove, human, cat, dog style doesn’t matter, she turns from her normal sweet self to low lying hissy scary cat! She’s been with us since she was a tiny one. We always tried to mix brush time with something pleasant but every year is worse. Mid-May she is so matted that we need to get her the “lion cut”. Now at 8 years old the pet groomer we use won’t shave her anymore. She doesn’t attack (she’s never scratched anyone) but she’s so terrified hissing and moving that the groomer said we have to find someone to sedate her or she may get accidentally cut. She’s gorgeous and knot free until May. We try new ideas every year and it just makes her hiss and hide…. Any suggestions???
@@g.m.m290 unfortunately my cat is a short haired cat so I just stopped trying for the most part. I do try to get a fiew brushes in in the spring, but that is being ambitious lol
Thanks for all that you do posting these informative videos, I’m a new cat mommy who decided to take on the challenge of adopting two kitten together. I’ve followed every one of your videos and so far everything has worked great. I love my new cat babies ❤
fabulously helpful, Jackson - thank you so much!
2:51 HOW DARE YOU TEASE US AND NOT SHOW US A PHOTO OF YOU WITH DREADLOCKS! Good video tho
I am pretty sure if you hunt on social media you can find a picture of Jackson with his dreadlocks
I brush when my cat is sleeping, I could brush for a good 10 mins before he starts to show that it's waking him up! Also he is asleep when I do his claws, so much better than chasing him around lol
This is really good advice. I showed this to a friend and she said it helped her with her Turkish angora very much. Speaking of which, I've been wanting to adopt a cat and my mum agrees, on one condition: - The cat is not allowed in the house. Why? She says cats pee and poo everywhere and can't be litter trained, they have a tendency to attack, they shed a lot of fur, and they require a lot of care. She also said that cats are independent anyway so there isn't a need to keep them indoors. I want to convince her that the cat has to be in the house even though outdoor cats are a thing ( I hate people who keep cats outdoors, they are living things and they need your love, keeping an outdoor cat is like leaving your siblings or children to free roam outdoors. ), because outdoors cats are more likely to die from car accidents or contract a disease. I also want to let her know that cats can be litter trained and that with the right education, they will not attack their owners. Most importantly, she needs to know that cats aren't independent and a lack of interaction with their owners may lead to behavioural issues. I tried telling her but she wouldn't listen. If anyone has any ideas pls share it with me. If she still won't listen then I won't adopt one ( I actually want to adopt two or three so they can keep each other company while I'm at school ) . Edit: Does the Cornish Rex, Laperm and lykoi need brushing ?
My cat gets very energetic and just wants the face brushed too. While watching this she came on my lap and started washing herself so I took the brush up and started brushing her. Easyest brushing ever! Thank you Jackson!
My cat loves being brushed. He gets it twice a day morning and night.
( protracted fits of giggling) “ I used to have dreadlocks back in the day...” Yo, NO WAY! Never would have guessed!
If you haven't read Jackson's memoir, _Cat Daddy,_ I recommend it highly: in this book, Jackson describes his former dreadlock coiffure, including a hilarious scene in which he cut off his trade-bead-bedecked dreads and threw them at an obnoxious neighbor. Of course, there's a lot more to _Cat Daddy_ than that, and Jackson writes honestly and unsparingly when he's not telling amusing stories on himself.
@@semperfi818 I was mostly dorking around and implying the giggling fit seemed, uh, herbally enhanced? But thanks for the recommendation.
@@kellyalves756 Yes, it seemed like Jackson had been getting into the catnip, as it were...but his books are worth reading, and _Cat Daddy_ is a worthwhile memoir (that addresses sobriety, interestingly, among other subjects).
Thank you so much Jackson Galaxy I have been waiting for a long time for video like this.
My 5 year old always watches your videos with me (he got his first cat Rocket a few months ago). You got some serious bonus points with the Dr. Suess like rhymes and going all green eggs and ham on us.🤣♥️ Thank you for bringing smiles to our faces and putting out all these valuable videos.
I love cats. Trying to adopt one from my local humane society and just got pre-approved. All my favorite friends got adopted :`|
When we can get the brush out, our cat runs toward us and just flips on the floor like “I’m ready!”
Mine too! I just run my fingers thru his brush (from any area of my studio) & he comes running 💙. He especially likes to offer his hind quarters. I'm delighted that this makes him deliriously happy 😻
Thank you for reminding me to try brushing Sophie when she is relaxing on my lap. She is very shy and usually runs the other way when she sees a brush.
Thank you, Mr. Galaxy. This is very helpful. My semi-feral floof has tamed down enough for me to gingerly brush him. Your advice about treats to reward a brushing session is a revelation for me. I was being too generous with the treats. Now my floof earns them.
One cat of mine loves brushes, the other one, won't let me brush her, ever!.
I have a medium hair black cat & she loves to be brushed. She’ll run in front of me, get under my feet & aggravate me til I brush her. Lmao