How do I get my cat to watch a Lion documentary with me?

[anniisa97]

I'm trying to watch something educational with him so that he can learn about his family tree, but he just won't take it seriously. He'll watch for the first minute and then walk off.

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Damn, dude really blocked me over that lol @legendaryIcon

Oh by the way YeeeppppPpPppp

[WhiteSteve]

Do you have a 4K tv? He’s gone now, but when I first bought a 4K, my cat seemed to notice the TV for the first time in his 18, 19 years. I had a huge projection screen TV that was doozy to move and dispose of, so when I first got the new TV, I just laid the box down and used it to elevate it enough to comfortably watch from the couch, but it was still basically on the floor.

Anyway, I started watching Mutual Of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom on YouTube, which was an old nature show back in the 60s, 70s, 80s, maybe even into the 90s. The resolution on these old videos was actually pretty remarkable. You could tell it was old, but still blew my mind to see it so clearly after growing up watching it all grainy looking on old school tube televisions, when it was already 15-25 years old at the time.

So I’m watching one night, and I think there was something where a cougar was chasing a bobcat off it’s hunting territory. My cat comes walking in, sees the screen, and just froze in his tracks😂 I’m wondering if it’s because it was down at his level, plus the 4K clarity. Like it looked bold, but also had depth, like the animals were the foreground, and things behind them were further away…but it was like background level 1, background level 2, etc. Whatever it was, he was fooled, lmao. He seemed…not quite scared, but cautiously fascinated. So I don’t know…maybe a good quality TV at floor level will get your cat’s attention. But I usually don’t expect cats to do anything I want them to, haha, that’s just who they are.

[anniisa97]

I was watching on my smartphone in bed, and wanted him to watch with me :(

Should try the TV though!

[rocksongwriter]

First, have a conversation with your cat about his family tree and ask him why he is reluctant to learn more about his family. Maybe 'family' is a touchy subject for him. Perhaps he feels abandoned by his mom and maybe he's angry that he never met his dad.

Second, emphasize some reasons why he may want to learn more about his family. Perhaps your cat has a rich uncle with no children and your cat may want to be included in said uncle's will. Or your cat may want to connect with distant relatives for the purpose of sharing holiday cards.

[anniisa97]

MHO worthy

[rocksongwriter]

Aw, thanks!

[SweetDumplings]

Awwww he's so cute, well try to lay out some treats for him, pour them in your hand and feed him so he can watch it for hopefully a few more minutes, make him to full to move ~

[dustybiker]

He clearly thinks he’s higher up the evolutionary scale, he lives in a home and has a maid.

[anniisa97]

So true

[Anonymous]

That's so sweet.

You might find your cat is more interested in videos on youtube which have sounds of other cats, though you should be careful about what the cats are saying which could be difficult.

[anniisa97]

Thanks man. This was a bit of a troll question jusy for laughs, but I really did try to watch with him and he just talked off lol

I have tried to show him "videos for cats" on YouTube which are just birds just flying around, he is a bit curious of those. I'll definitely try something more suitable for him. I do enjoy seeing a kitten watch something on YouTube lol

[anniisa97]

Walked off**

[ohshee]

Beautiful cat try eat thing something about birds and see what happens

[ohshee]

Try watching

[ohshee]

Something about birds

[anniisa97]

Yeah that does work for a little while lol, he is more interested in videos like that. If you search up "videos for cats" on YouTube, there's plenty of videos with birds just flying everywhere

[ohshee]

I saw a video the other day there was a kitten sitting in the high chair watching a laptop the owner of the laptop picked it up and took it away from the cat in the cat threw a fit like a little kid it was the cutest thing ever

[anniisa97]

Lol, my kitten does that all the time. But he let's me pick him up without any hesitation.. even though as soon as I get him off he'll just peacefully go back and sit on the laptop again

[anniisa97]

Oh my bad, I skim read your comment and thought ypu were talking about the cat sitting on the laptop and throwing a fit when the owner took him off lol

[ohshee]

It was so cute the cat had a little dip on was in a like a kid's high chair looking at a laptop is so cute the owner grabs a hold of it closes it and the cat is played this crazy Screech like it was throwing a fit

[anniisa97]

Lol aww

[CuriousMufuxka]

Cats don't give a fuck. Your feline will decide when to pay attention.

[anniisa97]

Pretty much.

[bean2k21]

That cat is fully aware of his own superiority
He does not need a blood line to prove this

[anniisa97]

It wasn't to prove anything dude lol

[AkshiJanjua]

Lmao you show him lion King movie. He would wanna be Simba then

[jennifer_bloom]

That kitty is gorgeous!

[anniisa97]

Isn't he? His names Lorenzo

[jennifer_bloom]

Beautiful! I love kitties.

[boredguy007]

@anniisa97 maybe yours too is gorgeous

[anniisa97]

@boredguy007 you're not doing a good job of hiding the fact that you're a virgin

[boredguy007]

Im not lol

[Anonymous]

Eat a can of sardines or smoked fish while you watch it, I am sure the cat will stay right there with you.

[htmndg183]

Are you desi? From brum and had another account on gag before?

[anniisa97]

Well you're a creep

[htmndg183]

How am i a creep? I have been here long enough to remember users. Your username rings a bell thats why I asker.

[htmndg183]

Ask*

[anniisa97]

Thats a lot of info to know about someone

[anniisa97]

Plus your Anonymous and hiding your identity so yeah you're creepy

[htmndg183]

Do you want me to reveal my identity? You won't remember me because it was from my old account. i remember your old anisa account. You were at a higher xp level.

[htmndg183]

Sorry.

[anniisa97]

Yeah, message me

[htmndg183]

No thanks. I've already disturbed you enough. Sorry again.

[anniisa97]

Please.

[htmndg183]

Ok fine

[htmndg183]

Can't message you. Might as well block me.

[anniisa97]

What was your old username?

[htmndg183]

Nodnol32

[anniisa97]

Yeah that username does ring a bell, can't remember if we talked though or what about if we did

[htmndg183]

You probably don't remember me.

[htmndg183]

Message me. These comments are a drag now.

[VikingWarLord]

Why you torturing that poor pussy cat for?

[anniisa97]

He likes it

[VikingWarLord]

is that right
well gawdam sun

[anniisa97]

How else will he learn? My dude needs to be educated

[Wise4myage]

Spoil him with treats. Very cute cat by the way.

[anniisa97]

Thank you 🙂

[Wise4myage]

You’re welcome.

[xJayleenx]

Give him some cat nip? He’s so cute

[anniisa97]

Thats a good idea, thanks🙂

[LegendaryIcon]

You can't, cats are solitary animals. lions aren't

[anniisa97]

Mine is not solitary

[LegendaryIcon]

all cats are solitary

[anniisa97]

I know my cat better than you

[LegendaryIcon]

nope

i know cats

[anniisa97]

Every cat is an individual

[LegendaryIcon]

nope

[anniisa97]

Yepp

[LegendaryIcon]

noppppeeee

[Fuentes]

Cats don't have a strong attention span lol

[anniisa97]

This one better

[devoygf]

give it a treat afterwards

[anniisa97]

I'll try that

[Gwenhwyfar]

My cats the same way lol

[exitseven]

bring plenty of cat treats.

[IncognitoBandito]

Dangle something in front of the screen

[PetrovaFire92]

What kind of cat do you have?

[anniisa97]

He's a seal point Birman cat

[PetrovaFire92]

Aw so pretty, what's the difference between them and the Siamese cats?, They look the same

[anniisa97]

In short, siamese cats have short fur, Birmans have medium to long fur.

-Siamese cats are very loud and active, Birmans are very chill and only meow when they have something to say... maybe a a few meows a day, thats it.

-Both are very affectionate.

-Birmans come in many colours like blue, red, cream, lilac, seal and chocolate. They come in pointed or tabby coats.

I'm not a huge fan of siamese cats mainly because of how loud they are, plus they can be quite clingy. Birmans can be needy but they don't go overboard in my opinion.

[PetrovaFire92]

Because I was thinking about getting a Siamese cat. I want a clingy cat 😅

[anniisa97]

If you don't mind the noise, then its a good cat to have

[anniisa97]

Make sure you do research before you seriously consider getting one. They are demanding cats that need a lot of mental stimulation, not chill cats. If you want an affectionate breed that isn't as active you can go for a ragdoll, birman, Persian, or an exotic shorthair

[PetrovaFire92]

nope I want a Siamese cat🤗

[anniisa97]

Ok, fair enough

[Adogdog]

What a cute cat you have!

[Dinosaursandanime65]

Cats Willa be cats