They say cats don't undersatand english

**catnapper** · 12-05-2011, 07:49 AM

I had to take Mystic to the vet for yet another recheck. I told him that he'd get to stay home if he peed for me. I followed him with a clean cup all morning. I fed him wet food. I watched him drink a gallon of water (ok, so maybe a little less than a gallon) Alas, no pee.

I guess he knew I meant business about peeing and staying home, because no sooner did I put him in the carrier, I heard the tell-tale sound. I wish I didn't have a nice cozy blankie on the bottom, because now I have to go round and round again tomorrow. But maybe tomorrow he'll listen to me and give a sample before the carrier gate opens.

I swear though, he knew what I was saying all along. I get the feeling they all do! They just like to pretend they have no idea what we're saying.

**Freedom** · 12-05-2011, 08:26 AM

Oh Mystic!

And WHO says they don't understand English? I've read they are multi - species lingual, understanding dog and elephant, among others!

**GILL** · 12-05-2011, 08:35 AM

They most certainly understand.
Words and phrases in my house are:
1. Time for bed
2. NO
3. GO (move so I don’t trip on you)
4. I'm eating (they all clear the area)
5. My chair (same as I’m eating)
6. Snuggle
7. Hugs
8. Kisses
9. Mine
10.Be nice (if not you get wet)
11. Nails (making bread)
12. Loving

**cassiesmom** · 12-05-2011, 08:49 AM

Cassie definitely understands but she doesn't always respond! Example: "Scuse you" (means the same thing as GO at Gill's house) - usually gets me a look but she doesn't always move. Most of the time I end up stepping over or around her.

**happylabs** · 12-05-2011, 08:59 AM

First of all, they are cats...so, they understand what they want to.

Buddy understands "go outside". He zooms to the mudroom and waits for me to put his collar and leash on.

Bud also understands "food".

Notice the pattern here...things they like.