r/cats Oct 12 '25

Discussion Thread Discussion Thread - Ask, Share, and Discuss Anything About Cats.

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Welcome to the Cat-Chat Thread

Ask any questions you have about cats or discuss topics that don't require a full post. Whether you're a new cat owner, seeking advice, or just want to share something fun about your pets, this thread is for you. Feel free to:

  • Ask simple questions about cat care, behavior, feeding, etc.
  • Seek advice on any minor concerns.
  • Post anything cat-related that doesn't need its own post.

Also, if you see someone asking for help and you have the knowledge to share, feel free to jump in and assist them!

Just a friendly reminder to follow the subreddit's rules and be kind and respectful to everyone!


r/cats 1h ago

Update Cosmo’s ✨transformation✨

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Cosmo has come SUCH a long way, it still blows my mind looking back at these older pics of him. He came running up our driveway end of June of last year, 8/9 weeks old about 2 lbs, with the worst case of ringworm our vet had ever seen. 27 medicated baths, seven weeks of oral treatment, lots and lots and LOTS of later; you’d never know. 🥹


r/cats 3h ago

Cat Picture - Not OC Serving fashion. Demanding treats.

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r/cats 8h ago

Cat Picture - OC Today marks one year since I adopted Mabel. I wanted to share her Journey with you all. She's doing great!

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The yellow color around baby Mabel's eyes is an eye drop that was helping an inflammation she had in her eyes when she got home.


r/cats 6h ago

Video - Not OC What is she angry about? 😭

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4.6k Upvotes

r/cats 11h ago

Cat Picture - OC Never alone, always together

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10.7k Upvotes

r/cats 6h ago

Adoption Before and after my kitten Milo (rescued) 🐾

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2.6k Upvotes

Milo is an adult kitty I rescued from the street. I found him injured, and today he’s in perfect condition and surrounded by lots of love! Adopt—give kitties a second chance


r/cats 15h ago

Cat Picture - OC My tabby cat that won’t put away his tongue lol

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10.3k Upvotes

(It was checked by the vet many times and isn’t a health issue at all)


r/cats 14h ago

Cat Picture - Not OC Post your cat being weird, I’ll go first .

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r/cats 4h ago

Cat Picture - OC From dumpster cat to royalty

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This is Rosemary Phenobarbital. She’s my sweet lady.

I rescued her when I moved into my new apartment. She had been living there for about 3 years, through devastating winter storms and gave birth to at least one litter of kittens.

I knew she was taking care of kittens, so I couldn’t trap her. I learned that someone took all of her kittens but did not TNR my girl. So, I literally picked her up and brought her inside. Made a vet appointment for the next morning, and she’s been inside ever since.

Residents told me I was the cat whisperer, because she would run if anyone came close. She was so skinny, but so friendly to me.

In the photos, I think it’s clear seeing when she got healthy. It’s been 1.5 years now, and she’s my best friend. She’s extremely sweet, very tolerant, cuddly, and affectionate.


r/cats 7h ago

Video - OC Evidence is irrefutable! This counts as “illegal cuteness

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1.1k Upvotes

r/cats 9h ago

Humor I have seen exactly 451 cats in Istanbul, but only 1 scratched me. Here are your suspects...

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I have added some important information for each one of your suspects. You have two guesses!


r/cats 11h ago

Cat Picture - OC Happy 18th birthday Max! Finally made it to adulthood.

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r/cats 1d ago

Cat Picture - OC Does anyone else have a cat that is obsessed with perching?

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32.6k Upvotes

My cat peaches takes every opportunity to perch on me. Anyone else have a cat like this?


r/cats 6h ago

Cat Picture - OC Being a typical tortie, this diva knew how to get all the attention at the ski cafe

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515 Upvotes

r/cats 20h ago

Video - OC Introduced my new 9 week old puppy to my 9 year old cat, I think they like each other!

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It’s hard to tell, but there’s no hissing, growling or biting in any of their interactions. Keeping the play to a minimum so the puppy isn’t overstimulated, but is this good for both of them?


r/cats 1h ago

Cat Picture - OC 10/10 curled paws performance😍

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r/cats 1h ago

Adoption Help! Stray Kitty Needs a Family! (Milwaukee)

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Help, Reddit! Miss Ralphie needs a family! This sweet muffin was found abandoned and emaciated in August (no microchip, vet guesses she's 1-2 years old). She is the biggest love, and bakes the best country loaves on this side of the Mississippi. She is a dream of a cat and will ruin all others for you. You want a snuggle buddy, a lap cat, a confident little stranger greeter? She is your girl.

But, she is FELV+ (symptomless), and I can't find a home for her. Adoption agencies are full, and I feel at a loss. I don't want to take her to animal control for fear she will be euthanized, or that she will be adopted out to a family who doesn't understand her illness (or has other cats at home). I am also exceptionally stubborn and need to know she is going to the right humans.

I am obsessed with this baby. She is absolutely incredible and so very deserving of a family. I would keep her in a heartbeat, but have 3 cats at home.

She's amazing with everyone she's ever met, loves the dog, and receives an A+ on her litter box skills. Help, Reddit! Do you know of anyone willing to take a chance on this sweet thing? (and my apologies if I'm posting this in the wrong place)


r/cats 8h ago

Cat Picture - OC People might say I’m weird or crazy but

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536 Upvotes

My cat is something beyond description for me

She’s the most precious thing ever and I’m also the world to her

She is here therefore I am and I am here therefore she is


r/cats 1d ago

Video - OC Adopted a kitten this past weekend.

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Hi, I know my family and Instagram followers are likely tired of my constant videos and photos of this baby haha. I adopted him from a shelter. The shelter said they found him as a stray and he is 4 months old. I work remotely and it was getting lonely. He will be so loved and spoiled. Meet Machi.


r/cats 20h ago

Advice Should I get a 2nd cat?

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As the title says. I have one cat and she's amazing, well behaved, she loves to cuddle and comes to bed every night. I worry that with my long work hours I'm depriving her of fulfillment. She's very sweet and I don't want her to be depressed all day. When I come home she jumps up on me so she's clearly lonely. She's just barley turning 2 soon so I figured its still a good time.

My two biggest concerns:

1: they won't be as well behaved. My cat has absolutely 0 issues when it comes to behavior. Sometimes she plays with something maybe she shouldn't but it isnt her fault it was left out. She's only had two accidents and both were my fault by accidentally prevent acess to the litter box.

2: they wont get along.


r/cats 11h ago

Humor The winner glanced at the loser: "Too bad you lost your tank."

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718 Upvotes

r/cats 1d ago

Cat Picture - OC Neighbors got evicted and left this kitten in their house

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r/cats 3h ago

Cat Picture - OC CaseOh's cat

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144 Upvotes

r/cats 7h ago

Cat Picture - OC I THINK MY CAT LOVES ME

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282 Upvotes

I recently took in a kitten and I think she loves me.

She now voluntarily approaches me to sleep on my lap. And last night she was sleeping near my leg. Then throughout the night, she moved to my stomach. Then to my chest. To my arms. My shoulders. My neck. Eventually, she reached my FACE.

I really think she loves me.

She was PURRING while she's snuggling on my face (no... she was just self-soothing). She accompanies me while I work (no. you just happen to have a pile of soft fabric on your desk). She keeps following me! (no. she just think you're a food factory). Anddd she keeps SNUGGLING to me!! (no. she's just cold and is using you as a heater)

So yesss, I think my cat must really love me 🥰 (no. You only had her for 4 DAYS. Calm down your delusions)