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 5h ago

Cat Picture - OC Who would believe this is a stray cat? 😭

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3.2k Upvotes

He was so unbelievably cute.

I gave him a little piece of ham, and he wasn’t scared of people at all. He’s skinny, but his fur is super fluffy. He kept following us the whole time...


r/cats 13h 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

Cat Picture - Not OC cat-shaped paving stones

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5.9k Upvotes

r/cats 3h ago

Cat Picture - OC our cat died the other day and a similar looking cat showed up a day later

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our cat named thor (1st pic) sadly passed the other day (tuesday). the morning after as i went to school i saw a cat similar looking to him and i didn't mind it at the time i thought i was still sleepy and it was so early in the morning the sun wasn't up yet.

today, that cat approached me and i was so in shock cause i've never seen this cat in the neighborhood before and oh so suddenly it shows up just as my cat died.


r/cats 6h ago

Cat Picture - OC Meet the super cute resident white cat at our school bookstore(Peking University,China)

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Meet Xiao Bao! She's our bookstore's resident. She usually just hangs out on the book stacks, but she’ll give you the sweetest headbutts and roll around for some belly rubs if you pet her.


r/cats 18h 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 1h ago

Video - OC Love how he moves his ears back and forth like a plushie toy with a switch button šŸ˜‚Small moment

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r/cats 17h ago

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

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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 šŸ˜† Gloom is mischief in cat form. He is super cuddly though and a purry little loaf.


r/cats 11h ago

Cat Picture - OC Gahwd I love him šŸ’•

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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 ā˜®ļø&ā¤ļø


r/cats 2h ago

Cat Picture - OC The love of our lives has been missing for 10 days now

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Milo was a rescue. We refer to him as our son. He ran out the door and haven't seen him since. I haven't been able to sleep knowing he is out there alone. He has anxiety and the thought of him being terrified and alone is so upsetting. Watching this video just breaks my heart


r/cats 12h ago

Cat Picture - OC Caught my cat peeing on the toilet

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2.7k 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 15h ago

Humor Dude loves his cat.

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5.3k Upvotes

r/cats 3h ago

Advice What does this mean

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454 Upvotes

r/cats 14h 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 1d 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 2h ago

Cat Picture - OC Nube - my first adoption

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174 Upvotes

Now i finally understand my friends when they told me id fall in love with a kitten.. and that my photo gallery would be full

This is Nube ā˜ļø. She’s 2 months old


r/cats 14h 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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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.


r/cats 23h ago

Video - Not OC What is she angry about? 😭

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9.1k Upvotes

r/cats 15h ago

Cat Picture - OC My Dad’s Kitten Phinneas

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1.5k Upvotes

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


r/cats 20h 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 ā€œFatManā€ he’s a big tabby and may have been given away with a female calico named ā€œDelilahā€

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 10h ago

Video - OC Why is she like this? šŸ˜†

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610 Upvotes

She’s such a silly chicken.


r/cats 2h ago

Advice Anyone else’s cat also addicted to scrolling on the ipad/phone?

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140 Upvotes

I think I got my cat hooked and I ruined his life šŸ˜‚šŸ˜­

He would search for my phone or ipad and try to open the cover and tap them until they light up and start scrolling. He even attempted scrolling on a TV screen once!

I find it cute but I’m worried I ruined his brain.

However…. i do enjoy letting him watch some birds or play cat games when I’m too tired to physically play with him.


r/cats 11h 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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668 Upvotes

r/cats 11h ago

Video - Not OC Cat breakdancing

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611 Upvotes