Jackson Galaxy

@thecatdaddy

Home of Jackson Galaxy, Cat Behavior Expert #ForTheLoveOfCats™
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Quick PSA for my plant lovers who also have cats. 🌿🐱 Some of the most popular houseplants out there (pothos, English ivy, sago palm, lilies, daffodils, etc.) are seriously toxic to cats. And unlike dogs or horses, cats have zero evolutionary instinct to avoid them. I've put together everything you need to know in my new blog. You can check out the video version (links to both in bio). Many thanks to Dayna for sending in this pic of Charlie sniffing his totally non-toxic, homegrown catnip. What a lucky boy!
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Your cat was purring. Everything was perfect. You went in for one more pet. And then. 😐 Petting induced overstimulation is a real, physical thing. After a certain point, their nerve endings literally start registering pain instead of pleasure (it's not personal; it's biology). Watch for the signs: back quivering, ears flattening, tail starting to flick. That's your warning. Heed it. When in doubt, stay on the head, cheeks, and neck. Past the shoulders is where the risk lives. 🐾 Is your cat a three-pet biter or an all-day purrer (or something else)? 👇 Huge thank you to the following people from #TeamCatMojo for helping make this video possible by submitting their cats: Marik & Smeik Stacee Fiona John & Annie Kathy C. and Gracie Abhinava
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Your cat is belly up on the floor looking at you. 🥹 Out in the wild, that's an invitation to murder. In your home that's, "I love you and I feel completely safe with you." Take the compliment. You've earned it! Does your do the sea otter position? 👇 Thanks a ton to the following members of #TeamCatMojo for contributing the cats highlighted in this video: Francesca & Happy D'annah & Sassafras Natalie & Savannah Alex & Annie Brianna & Edward Dantriz C. Manda, Pepper & Rue Ruth H. & Joanna Austeja & Jazz Audrey & Hopper Got cat videos you’d like to send us? Submit them via the link in my bio!
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2 days ago
Plot twist: that tail quiver isn't what you think it is. 😐🐱 That little mock spray move is actually your cat being SO happy they can barely contain themselves. Has your cat ever done this? 👇 Your cat’s main character moment deserves screen time. 🎬 Submit your photos or videos via the link in my bio!
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3 days ago
A family in Altadena had 6 minutes to grab their cats and go. Six minutes. ⏰ After living through the 2025 LA wildfires, I'm sharing everything I'd do differently to keep my animals safe in a new blog. From vacuum-sealed scent bags to pre-planned destinations, it's the pet emergency prep checklist I wish I'd had sooner. Read it before you need it, via the link in my bio!
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4 days ago
Is your cat knocking things off shelves? Attacking your ankles? Meowing non-stop? Before you assume the worst, consider this: they might just be really, really bored. 😐 Swipe through to learn the signs your cat is crying out for more stimulation and the simple fixes that can make a big difference.
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5 days ago
How many cat books do you have and which is your favorite? Are there any you recommend that I might not have heard of?
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6 days ago
Happy Mother's Day to every kind of mom. 💙 The ones raising kids. The ones raising cats or other companions. The ones doing both simultaneously while somehow holding it all together. However your love shows up in the world, it matters more than you know. Many thanks to the following cat moms who shared some of their photos with us: Hailey F., Cali & Frankie Nikkita B., Murder & Loki Aberr F. & Leopold Funny, sweet, dramatic… Share your favorite moments at /submit
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7 days ago
She asked. Her cat answered. 🐱 We don't know what she said but clearly it was very important and Bundle had a LOT of thoughts about it. This is what communication looks like in a cat household and honestly we should all be taking notes. 👇😂 Thank you to Fiona and Bundle of #teamcatmojo for sharing this with us! Caught your cat doing something ridiculous (or ridiculously cute)? 👀 Share the evidence via the link in my bio!
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8 days ago
Cat moms deserve the world, and I am available to tell them that this Mother's Day! 🌸🩷 Send a Cameo to the cat mom in your life and let me do the honors. Link in bio. 👇 (Evie approves this message. Eventually. He's seven months old and currently losing his mind.)
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9 days ago
I have theories on this video: resource protection, scent marking, self-soothing. But I'll be honest with you, Cleo may have just broken me a little. 😂 Big thank you to Patty for sending this in, and absolutely zero apologies for having more questions than answers today. What are your thoughts on what Cleo is doing? Because I'm all ears. 👇 Share your video questions with me via the link in my bio!
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10 days ago
Your cat is basically a living sundial. ☀️🐱 They will follow every patch of sunlight in your house all day long, and there's a real reason for it. Cats aren't great at regulating their own body temperature, so that warm sunny spot isn't just cozy. It's necessary. So find every sunny spot in your home and catify it. A bed, a window sill perch, a cozy nook. If the sun hits it, your cat should be able to sleep in it. Does your cat have a favorite sunny spot? Show me. 👇 Thanks a ton to the following members of #TeamCatMojo for contributing some of the cats highlighted in this video: Shirley A. Julia S. and Cheddar Bacon Laura D. Dantriz C. Kristen S. Niamh N. Got cat videos you’d like to send us? Submit them at /submit
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11 days ago