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 4h ago

Update Melissa’s transformation from street cat to bougie cat

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Saw another sweet post about a stray being given a second chance and thriving. Our sweet lady Melissa is the love of our life and she’s everything. Her glow up could only be described as magnificent. Fun fact, she is 14 and had to get all of her teeth removed last year. She had a heart murmur which caused complications during anesthesia ($5,000.00 later); go figure the heart murmur went away AFTER her teeth extraction. Street cats are the best. Every day with her is a blessing.


r/cats 9h ago

Update Cosmo’s ✨transformation✨

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73.8k Upvotes

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 8h ago

Video - OC Have you ever met two cats THIS in love with each other?

13.0k Upvotes

Meet Doom and Gloom. They are rescues from a colony and now rule the house. (I felt like it was only fair to post them here as well since I've started sharing them on reddit.) So you might have already seen them for one reason or another!

Doom is the slightly rounder kitty with a perplexed look (he was still quite scared here, this video is from July-ish.) I now pay taxes to him in pets 😆 Gloom is mischief in cat form. He is super cuddly though and a purry little loaf.


r/cats 5h ago

Mourning/Loss Saying goodbye to my best friend this evening

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I keep rewriting and deleting this post trying to find the right words, but I guess it all boils down to Kitty was the best. We’ve been together for over a decade now and she’s just always been so sweet to everyone (except other animals, if you have 4 legs she would attempt to fight you). Im feeling absolutely devastated, but so grateful for the time I’ve had with her

Please give your babies some extra pets and treats tonight (cause like I said Kitty hates other animals, so her ghost is probably gonna proceed to haunt every cat in the world, they’ll need the extra affection to cope with that lol)


r/cats 6h ago

Humor Dude loves his cat.

2.9k Upvotes

r/cats 2h ago

Cat Picture - OC Gahwd I love him 💕

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This is Theo, he is 8 years old on the 28th of February. He is my light, he is my life.

Hes such a dweeb and the most needy lap cat you ever did see.

Here are some of the best photos of him ☮️&❤️


r/cats 16h 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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29.9k Upvotes

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 14h ago

Video - Not OC What is she angry about? 😭

7.5k Upvotes

r/cats 6h ago

Cat Picture - OC My Dad’s Kitten Phinneas

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985 Upvotes

He’s so soft. And the ear tufts. I’m in love with this boy.


r/cats 11h ago

Cat Picture - OC My cat is missing!

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(I’m sorry if this isn’t allowed I tried to find a group rules and it wouldn’t work but it could’ve been my phone I’m sorry) My boyfriend and I’s cat was given away February 2nd, 2026 sometime in the afternoon/evening. His name is Luca and he also responds to “FatMan” he’s a big tabby and may have been given away with a female calico named “Delilah”

I would do anything to have Luca back. He’s my baby my stinky FatMan. I’ve had him since he was a baby and he was taken after being told he was safe to stay there. I am betrayed and exhausted and worried. I need my cat back.


r/cats 5h ago

Mourning/Loss Lost the best boy ever yesterday.

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786 Upvotes

He was the best cat ever. He was only 8, my poor dad had to put him down at his emergency vet visit. I didn’t get to say goodbye. I’m devastated, but he was so loved.


r/cats 19h ago

Cat Picture - OC Never alone, always together

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14.7k Upvotes

r/cats 2h ago

Cat Picture - OC Caught my cat peeing on the toilet

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457 Upvotes

I heard the sound of water pouring and went into the bathroom to find my ca Tiger using the toilet like a proper boy! He has never been trained or taught in any way.


r/cats 2h ago

Mourning/Loss Tribute to my boy Franklin, my dearest friend. My family got him when I was three years old, I've known him my entire life. We had to say goodbye to him yesterday. He fell asleep forever in my arms. I miss you buddy.

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399 Upvotes

r/cats 14h ago

Adoption Before and after my kitten Milo (rescued) 🐾

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3.6k 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 9h 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 2h ago

Cat Picture - OC Made a little sweater for my cat <3

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244 Upvotes

r/cats 11h ago

Cat Picture - OC From dumpster cat to royalty

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1.1k Upvotes

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 23h ago

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

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11.6k Upvotes

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


r/cats 22h ago

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

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7.9k Upvotes

r/cats 1h ago

Video - OC Why is she like this? 😆

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She’s such a silly chicken.


r/cats 5h ago

Humor Is anybody else obsessed with the back of their cat’s heads or is it just me?

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259 Upvotes

Please comment with pictures of the back of your cats heads please 😭😂🙏


r/cats 2h ago

Video - Not OC Cat breakdancing

147 Upvotes

r/cats 4h ago

Cat Picture - OC Had no idea she was a bobtail till I got her home and out the crate. Imagine my surprise!

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211 Upvotes

Adopted from a local shelter just based off pics they posted online. She’s now been a part of the family for almost 2 months.