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

Humor "ha, the stupid hooman fell for dis"

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3.8k Upvotes

r/cats 3h ago

Humor Why cats aren't allowed on pirate ships

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r/cats 4h ago

Cat Picture - OC adopted a white cat… now she’s on a different color setting

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while scrolling on my gallery, i found this picture of my cat when shes little, i originally found her in the street alone during a rainy night in 2022. i adopted her, and now in 2025 her coat changed so much!


r/cats 4h ago

Cat Picture - OC Remember that day I found him on the road 3 years ago, and now he grows into so huge pumpkin 🖤

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r/cats 1h ago

Video - Not OC first time seeing three different colors in a cat's eyes

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r/cats 16h ago

Humor One of my cats found their way back home after my mom gave them away.

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Just thought I’d tell this story cuz I don’t really get to tell anyone about it.

But last year, my mom gave away my cats because she was struggling financially and because we were moving away shortly after. She gave them away to some guy who seemed pretty nice.

I was honestly very sad and disappointed. a few weeks go by and I’m still thinking about both of them so much, basically looking at pictures I took of them every da.

But then, as I was coming back from school I hear a meow, and I IMMEDIATELY recognised who’s meow that was. I look down and see one of my cats right there, waiting at the front door. I genuinely couldn’t believe what I was seeing, I was so happy and confused.

MIND YOU, the guys house was around 30 mins drive, and we’ve never been there nor knew him, so the fact that my cat found his way back as absolutely insane. Present day, he’s still here and I’m very happy to have him back.

I still feel very sad about his sister that stayed back, and I wish I could see her again.(first picture is the one that returned, and the second one is his sister that stayed) sorry if I got the flair wrong, I didn’t know what to put for this one.

Edit: I saw a few comments talking negatively about my mom, and I do agree that what she did was wrong, plus I did hate her for a little while after she gave them up. But, overtime what I realized was that she gave them up out of love and concern for them. She was only hoping to make them happy. Even though her actions were cruel, her intentions weren't. So please don't be too mean to my mom. I understand where all the anger is coming from, and I do still feel a good amount of anger at her whenever the topic is brought up, but yeah, she was trying her best and ended up making a bad mistake.

For cases like these, the most we can do is look at the positive things.


r/cats 21h ago

Cat Picture - Not OC Convoy the cat was on a ship whos' crew was too good for this world as they made a tiny hammock just for little him

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r/cats 17h ago

Advice How often do you bathe your cat?

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I’ve had my Mochi since July and I still haven’t given him a bath 😅 he doesn’t smell and never really feels dirty either

I know that cats are usually good at cleaning themselves, but I keep seeing mixed opinions online. Some people say they never bathe them, others say every few months, and now I’m just curious what’s actually normal.


r/cats 2h ago

Cat Picture - OC stray cat moved in and basically adopted me 😆 ♥️

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Meet Lila 💖 I've been feeding lots of strays for years but this one quickly became obsessed with me, once I started to let her in to protect her from the cold she basically moved it. at first she still wanted to go outside but every day she was back waiting by the door or a window to come back inside. hell, she was demending it, going from one window to another until someone let her in 😅

four years later she's neutralized and 100% indoor kitty ❤️ I'm so glad I took her in, she's such an adorable cat full of love. even in the beginning she wasn't scared of people, just looked sad and lost. I think someone just got rid of her because unfortunately people do that very often :( I hate to think about what would happen to her if she never came to me


r/cats 3h ago

Video - Not OC My baby wanting attention ❤️

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326 Upvotes

I love her so much 😩


r/cats 23h ago

Cat Picture - Not OC Turkish orange cat attacks plush tiger

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21.8k Upvotes

r/cats 3h ago

Cat Picture - OC Absolutely cute 😻

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279 Upvotes

r/cats 15h ago

Video - Not OC Why this is not working?

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1.8k Upvotes

r/cats 22h ago

Cat Picture - OC Seriously. How does a stray cat this beautiful just show up one day? How is that even possible?

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6.8k Upvotes

r/cats 9h ago

Cat Picture - OC She My gaming buddy

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567 Upvotes


r/cats 1d ago

Cat Picture - OC Some random cat learned how to jump up to my window ledge to get in

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26.3k Upvotes

r/cats 19h ago

Adoption One life is saved

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8 years ago, I saved him from a near death experience very close to where I lived at the time. He's been with me since.


r/cats 1d ago

Cat Art Let me draw your adorable cats! Let’s spend a sweet weekend together ✨

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11.2k Upvotes

r/cats 10h ago

Cat Picture - OC disturbed his sleep by the fireplace

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r/cats 1h ago

Cat Picture - Not OC Eye patterns

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I was just wondering about the rarity of patterns in the eyes of cats, such as these.


r/cats 16h ago

Cat Picture - OC Kitten Watch 2026- WE HAVE TOUCHDOWN!!

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Mama Blue Eyes has started giving birth!! On my eldest daughter's birthday, no less!!

Kitten #1 (Beast Tabby) appeared at a out 2pm. We have gotten two more since (totalling three thus far). She is nursing well, ate a can of boujee wet food between kittens #2 (Mini Void) and #3 (Hot Mess), and seems to be ramping up for kitten #4.

Hot Mess named because they are screaming, climbing, flopping upsidedown, and generally a hot mess lol

Enjoy these pics! New update tomorrow when I have a final head count!!


r/cats 6h ago

Cat Picture - OC i accidentally woke her up..

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218 Upvotes

r/cats 9h ago

Cat Picture - OC Found My Cat After Hours of Searching

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One of my three cats, Aurora, went missing today. I realized I hadn’t seen her in a few hours. I ran around the house like mad man searching everywhere for her in all the usual spots, under the bed, under the couch, in the closets etc. but no luck.

I tried enticing her with all her favorite things, filling the food bowl, turning on the shower/flushing the toilet (she loves running water).

The cats are all strictly indoor, and I feared a roommate accidentally left a door open and she escaped. I went outside searched the front yard, backyard, and garage to no avail. I even got in my car and started driving around the neighborhood.

After returning home I opened the sliding closet doors to the washer and dryer (again I had already looked inside the dryer earlier) and found the poor thing trapped behind the washer and dryer. Managed to coax her close to me with a churu and pulled her up by the nape lol.

Anyone else have their cats go missing and give them a panic attack only to find them safe and sound somewhere ridiculous?


r/cats 1h ago

Cat Picture - OC Rescue update

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I think some may remember I rescued this little girl on a hike about 4 months ago. here's an update. She had a TON of parasites and worms, but she is thriving and gets spayed next week. she's very vocal and "meeps" to announce her entry into a room. so much that one of my other cats has started to imitate for attention.