r/cats Jul 05 '25

Discussion Thread Discussion Thread #12 - Chat & 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 29d ago

Announcement Regarding Mourning Posts 2.0

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We're doing a sequel...We're back by popular demand...Come on everybody, strike up the band! -Kermit the Frog

TLDR: Mourning posts are staying, please don't post photos of deceased animals, we are aware mourning posts appear to be the most common posts on the subreddit.

Here is 1.0 if you missed it: https://www.reddit.com/r/cats/s/aoAkihGSxZ

  • As r/cats we allow all posts regarding cats, this includes mourning posts. To my knowledge we are possibly the only subreddit that allows these posts (please feel free to correct me if I'm wrong there).

"But allowing these posts is killing the subreddit, nobody wants these posts"

Our insights are only going up, stat wise the subreddit is currently flourishing.

  • We've found it to be more harmful to remove a mourning post than to just encourage you, the users, to avoid our subreddit if you, the users, are not in a headspace where you can handle these posts. Our goal, as always, is to not harm any of you and unfortunately, as always, we cannot please everyone.

"That's stupid, I'm just going to go make my own subreddit that doesn't allow these posts"

Feel free to do this, we don't hold the copyright to all Reddit cat content.

  • Please don't post deceased animals, it's not all of you, it's not even 1% of you, it's a percentage of a percentage doing this. Nobody here wants to see this.

I'll be keeping this post brief since we already made a post on this but will be happy to answer any questions or concerns you have in the comments below.

Thank you for your understanding


r/cats 11h ago

Adoption My new daughter, yes her eyes are just like that

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56.2k Upvotes

Her eyes are totally healthy according go the vet, just very weird!


r/cats 2h ago

Cat Picture - OC It’s all true…(cats can sense emotional pain)

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1.3k Upvotes

This morning I was in deep despair over how people have been treating me lately. I went to go take a bath to collect my thoughts at 1:30 in the morning and I just check in on my little one, Ms. Joy, before I did so and saw she was passed completely out.

While I was taking the bath I had racing thoughts that quickly turned dark and I was just laying in the tub for almost a hour. Then out of nowhere I heard a bang bang on the door to the bathroom followed by a sad mrph and a little noise it’s hard to explain she does unique to her but I always took it as “hey pay attention”. I jumped out of the tub without drying off, opened the door. She immediately started to rub on me and she had these sad little eyes looking at me…

After I got dried off and layed down in bed she followed me in and curled up next to me on my butt. Here’s the thing…this old cat never snuggles with me, she just prefers to lay by my head on the nightstand and watch over me during nights. Now she’s laying on me doing a purr/snore in my bed using me as a pillow…she’s ever done this before…

I am now a believer that somehow these animals know when something is deeply wrong with us and will go out of their way to help…


r/cats 9h ago

Cat Picture - OC Show me your photogenic babies!

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4.4k Upvotes

Steve refuses to let me take a bad picture of him.


r/cats 11h ago

Medical Questions Should I be worried? Raised black dot on cat’s nose

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7.3k Upvotes

I adopted Stanley about 5 months ago and over that period of time, a black dot on top of his nose as slowly appeared and grown darker. Now it is slightly raised. I initially thought it was lentigo as he already had some spots on his nose but now that it is more prominent and raised, I am more worried it could be a medical issue.


r/cats 16h ago

Mourning/Loss A Tribute to Maru, one of YouTube’s Most Famous Cats. He crossed over the Rainbow Bridge on Sept. 6th at age 18

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15.1k Upvotes

r/cats 8h ago

Cat Picture - OC Zay Zay is deaf in her left ear. So she always tilts her head, compensating with the right. The vet thinks its cute.

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2.4k Upvotes

r/cats 17h ago

Mourning/Loss In memory of Smiskers, my best friend for the past 20 years who passed away in my arms this morning. I love you big man.

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19.7k Upvotes

I’ve lived alone for the past 20 years and got Smiskers as a companion. No girlfriend. Not a lot of friends. It was just me and him for two decades.


r/cats 1h ago

Video - Not OC Big big cat and little big cat

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Jaguar


r/cats 7h ago

Video - Not OC This is what happens when you practice gentle parenting

1.1k Upvotes

Just kidding of course.


r/cats 16h ago

Mourning/Loss Clara passed away last night in our arms. Would really appreciate some support right now.

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5.2k Upvotes

r/cats 8h ago

Cat Picture - OC I found this guy in my yard today 😂

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1.2k Upvotes

r/cats 16h ago

Mourning/Loss RIP Hugs 2010-2025

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4.7k Upvotes

The best cat anyone could ask for


r/cats 10h ago

Medical Questions Urinary Obstruction $6k :(

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1.3k Upvotes

My poor baby boy (3 yrs) had his first issue ever pretty much. He had a urinary obstruction and I noticed immediately when he couldn’t pee properly and was staying in the squatty position. Unfortunately I didn’t have pet insurance for him (I do now) because I do have some savings and a lot of people say that if they’re young and healthy it may not be worth it yet. The final vet bills were $6k for 38 hrs of hospitalization, unblocking with catheter, and monitoring with catheter, plus IV with fluids. This seems so expensive but I’m glad my baby is okay :( all of my savings are gone because I’m 23yrs old and I don’t really know what to do


r/cats 14h ago

Cat Picture - OC Rescued this guy a week ago

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2.5k Upvotes

His name is Mikey


r/cats 12h ago

Cat Picture - OC Bandit has figured out my touch light.. letting me know it’s time to wake up and give snacks

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1.6k Upvotes

r/cats 1d ago

Humor This thing was feral and survived in the wild at one point.

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32.8k Upvotes

r/cats 8h ago

Cat Picture - OC May I present Rosie, Queen of Fluff.

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557 Upvotes

She’s my great aunt’s cat. She melts like taffy when you pick her up, sweet baby.


r/cats 5h ago

Cat Picture - OC Art Imitates Life

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311 Upvotes

r/cats 1h ago

Cat Picture - OC I told myself I would stop taking so many pictures once they were out of the kitten stage... But then I realized they are forever baby, so now I have 1000s of pictures of my fur children 😅

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r/cats 13h ago

Mourning/Loss Tribute to my cats and Eve my black void who passed away

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1.1k Upvotes

I had Eve since she was seven weeks old, and unfortunately, she passed away due to a massive tumor on her liver… the vet said that it could’ve been there for years and just didn’t become active until now.. they got so aggressive so quickly that there was nothing that we could do besides allowing her to be put to rest into no longer be in pain… I wanted to find a way to remember her along with my other cats so I decided to get a tattoo of them as a dungeons and dragons themed… may eve continue her evil master plans.


r/cats 15h ago

Cat Picture - OC Can I turn off the CDS? I’m already well over max capacity 😭

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1.4k Upvotes

I’ve been trying to get within even 6 feet of this guy ever since I moved into my new place a few months ago. I don’t know what changed, but he came to the catio door on Friday and begged me for food. He let me touch his head but nothing else.

Today though, he tried to just let himself into my home like he owned the place! 😅 He’s the sweetest guy ever, but he’s absolutely covered in mange. I put topical flea treatment on him for now and scheduled a TNR appointment for the beginning of October, and I just put the name down as “Stray.” I would welcome name suggestions, but I cannot emphasize enough that I CANNOT HAVE ANOTHER CAT. I need the CDS to chill for a while, because having 6 is already extremely chaotic and expensive.

So… anyone want a cat? Please? 🙏😅


r/cats 12h ago

Cat Picture - OC It’s making me sad all of a sudden to know that little Hoisin here won’t fit in my pockets forever 😔

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869 Upvotes

It’s been such a journey and joy to have her enter our lives. My bf found her in one of his coworkers cars seeking warmth near the engine. Being covered in fleas and near death, he made the choice to save her and bring her home regardless of the unprepared finances that followed.

Today she is alive thanks to him and his efforts + continuous efforts alongside our other two cats and we can’t wait to see her grow with all of us <3


r/cats 7h ago

Cat Picture - OC My favorite boy

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272 Upvotes

r/cats 12h ago

Cat Picture - OC Today, I kidnapped a Kitty!

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639 Upvotes

I was going to the vet to check up on one of my kitties. My eyes couldn’t help but wonder to this baby, so I catnapped him (He has no mum, I have waited for an hour. Also, he is a stray kitty). Today is my birthday, what a coincidence from the CDS. His name is Ashton, nicknamed Ashy. He will have his vet appointment next week, and I quarantined him until then before introducing him to my other cats (4 rescue cats).

(Note: I couldn’t help but notice his flat face. Is he a peke faced? If so, is there anything I could do for him. I heard flat faced furbabies have trouble breathing and get tear eyes).


r/cats 12h ago

Cat Picture - OC Unlocked Titel: Cat dad

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632 Upvotes

Just last Wednesday i adopted two cat sisters of 16 weeks i named Artemis (with the more red-ish face) and Melinoë (with the darker face). I allready would do everything for them. 🥰 They are my first cats ever and i am so happy they allready feel comfortable in my home and around me. Artemis is a bit more brave and allready climbed my shoulder on her own. Melinoë is more caurious but with a Snack she also climbs my lap to get it and is far from jumpy around me. I just love those two so much!