Buster is not interested in my hobby

[Janice Glesser]

Buster is of no help when I'm trying to check out one of my projectors.

[Douglas Meltzer]

Janice.

That's a terrific picture! Looks like you've got a Bell & Howl setup.

[Steve Klare]

I have a cat that will gnaw at the leader if I leave a reel of film open on the table!

The same one has a habit of stepping into the beam. He's light in color so as he moves about, you can see the image on his side, along with the enlarged cat-shadow on screen.

-the first sign of trouble is the shadow of those two triangular ears rising out of the bottom of the picture!

(-trade ya!)

[Janice Glesser]

Steve...Cats have a way of getting your attention...positive and negative. Buster has also tried to interject himself into the screenings. He knows which TV table to jump onto to place his fury body silhouette into the picture. At which time the viewers are in unison yelling "Buster get down!" Buster then seems to develop a hearing problem and freezes in place. At this point it requires manual intervention and I have to physically remove him. I give him a few cat treats and he settles on taking a nap in his cat tree. Now on with the show!

[Douglas Meltzer]

Bell & Meowell?

[Alan Paterson]

That cat has a tough life. :-)

[Osi Osgood]

You need to replace Buster ( haha! Just kidding.). Good to hear from you, Janice.

[Janice Glesser]

Even with all of his needy quirks, Buster is my companion. He can be real affectionate one minute and then chomp his teeth into the next. He initially belonged to my son Darrin... But he has lived with me for the past 5 or 6 years. He's really only friendly to me and my son. He's a great cuddler. I enjoy the company he provides... although he's not much of a conversationalist.

[Mark McLaughlin]

Our dog always loves watching cartoons with me when I project them onto my 7 foot screen. She always likes it. Her eyes are fixated on the screen. Never when I watch something on the large television. She gets it.

[Ed Gordon]

Can Cats See TV? Vet-Reviewed Facts & Feline Preferences

Have you noticed that your cat intently watches the TV at times? Maybe a bird flickers by, or a small mouse appears on the screen, and it catches your cat’s eye. Was it just a coincidence, or did your cat actually see it on the TV? The answer is yes, they do see images on the latest TV technology, and we’re going to tell you how.

What a Cat Sees When They Watch TV

Cats seem to be interested in TVs to different degrees. This might be caused by the fact that cats do not always see a continuous image on the TV screen as we do. Depending on the type of TV, they might be seeing individual flickering images.

This depends on the screen refresh rate, which is measured in hertz (Hz). If the images flicker at around 50 or 60 Hz, humans will see a continuous image, and cats and dogs will see individual flickers. This is because the cells in their retinas (cones) work slightly differently in cats. Modern TV screens, which can display images at over 100 Hz, might more likely capture your cat’s attention than old TV screens.

We don’t know for sure what cats see when they watch TV. They likely see the images with less color and clarity than we do. They are particularly entertained by the noises animals make on the screen. Cats can get so engrossed in what’s on TV that they will follow the objects or animals all across the screen, even checking behind the screen when the object disappears from view.

What Do Cats Like to Watch?

It depends on the cat; some cats are more interested in the TV screen than others. Cats fascinated by the screen might have more of a hunter personality than other cats.

Some cats will watch nearly anything on the TV, but what’s most likely to grab their attention is footage of other animals and the noises they make. For example, some cats are intrigued by watching other cats on TV. The cats that love to hunt will pay attention to TV with birds, fish, or rodents on the screen.

People often wonder if cats benefit from video calls with their owners when they are away. Though there’s no research on this topic, some cats seem confused when they see and hear their pet parent on a screen. It may be puzzling to be able to see and hear them but not touch or smell them.

You can use audio when calling your pet or a video call to see which one your cat seems more interested in. Your cat will be delighted to hear your voice!

Is Watching TV Bad for Cats?

Not all cats will show an interest in watching TV, and it would be challenging to get them to do so. However, if they do, it may be somehow beneficial. A 2008 study on shelter cats proved that watching TV programs featuring prey animals and linear movement provided some enrichment and stimulation, but their interest lasted only for an hour.

Is Watching TV Bad for Cats?

Not all cats will show an interest in watching TV, and it would be challenging to get them to do so. However, if they do, it may be somehow beneficial. A 2008 study on shelter cats proved that watching TV programs featuring prey animals and linear movement provided some enrichment and stimulation, but their interest lasted only for an hour.

Conclusion

Now that you know your cat can see the TV in their own particular way, you can pick up on what your cat likes to watch or if they even pay attention to it at all. What will you show your cat on the TV, tablet, or phone? You can search for “cat TV” on YouTube, and you can choose from several videos. Just let your cat choose one!

Source: https://www.catster.com/guides/can-cats-see-tv/

Modern TV screens, which can display images at over 100 Hz, might more likely capture your cat’s attention than old TV screens.

So, one can reasonably assume that projected film is easier to see for cats.

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[Dave Bickford]

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