Even healthy, happy cats can be unpredictable and idiosyncratic in many ways. One moment your beloved feline is chilling and purring on your lap, the next it’s stealing your neighbors’ belongings.
But don’t just take my word for it. There’s a whole subreddit dedicated to the surprisingly funny ways of these creatures, proving just how random and adventurous they can be.
It’s called ‘What’s Wrong With Your Cat?‘ and the online community has 583,000 members who are constantly sharing moments from their pet’s “malfunctions.”
Continue scrolling to check out the latest ones, and for older (but equally good) subreddit content, fire up our previous publications on it here, here, and here.
Also, don’t miss the talk we had with Lucy Hoile, a Certified Clinical Animal Behaviorist (CCAB) who specializes in cats! You can find it spread out between the pictures.
#1 Whenever We Turn A Fan Or Air Filter On Our Little Girl Goes And Sits Right In Front Of It And Makes Her ‘Fan Face’
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#2 I Don’t Even Know What To Say
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Feline behaviorist Lucy Hoile, who runs an awesome Facebook page where she shares funny and informative cat-related content, said that whether we like it or not, our furry companions probably think we’re just as random as we make them out to be.
“Changes in human lifestyles that seem normal to us (such as moving into a different house or a partner moving in) can completely unsettle a cat,” Hoile told Bored Panda.
“They appreciate a predictable routine and fit their activities in around us, often waking up with us in the morning or when we come home from work.”
#3 My Cat Likes To Sleep In A Perfectly Straight Line
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#4 Cosmo (Office Cat). Spent Days Only In The Sink. Took Him To The Vet. Vet Said He’s In The Sink Constantly “Because He’s A Cat”
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#5 More Food !!!
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Some say that the differences between humans and cats is what always keeps us apart, claiming that since these animals evolved as solitary hunters with little need for reading social cues, especially those for behavior modification, they are hard to train. While there might be truth to these words, Hoile thinks that cats can be trained just as easily as dogs (or any other animal), just with a few additional considerations.
“Training with rewards is most effective with cats, they will rarely do something for nothing! The tricky part is finding something motivating enough to use as the reward; it’s got to be worth it!” she explained.
“Smelly food usually works well e.g. small amounts of chicken or tuna. Training sessions should be short, as they can lose interest quickly and sessions should be split into small, easily achievable steps.”
#6 My Cat Staring At A Piece Of Rice
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#7 90 Degree Kitty
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#8 Cat So Lazy A Spider Built A Web Between Her Ears
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#9 He’s Just Standing There… Menacingly
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Also, you have to remember that every kitty is different. And we still don’t have a complete explanation as to why. But we’re getting there! For example, a new study by researchers at Azabu University in Japan suggests that cats’ gut microbiomes and hormones like cortisol, oxytocin and testosterone may explain why some felines get along well with others and why some are more aloof.
The scientists split 15 shelter cats into groups, placing five random cats in three 13-by-25-foot rooms for two weeks. During this period, they used video cameras to observe the cats’ behavior, and they collected urine and feces to measure hormones and microbial species present.
#10 Every Single Day I Think I Can’t Possibly Get A Funnier Picture Of Her. Every Single Day She Proves Me Wrong
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#11 Sometimes My Lips Get Stuck On My Teefs
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#12 She’s A Scarf
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#13 Not Only Did He Steal The Vet’s Chair, He Had To Make A Face As Well
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They found that cats who had higher cortisol and testosterone concentrations exhibited fewer social behaviors like grooming, sharing food or sniffing, while those with lower amounts of cortisol and testosterone were more social.
Additionally, cats with similar microbiomes had more frequent contact with each other, and those with higher testosterone levels were more likely to try to escape.
#14 If I Fits… Aw, S**ts
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#15 He Threw His Socks On The Floor Again
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#16 Am Cat. But Sometimes Wonder… Why Am Cat?
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#17 Instant Regret
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However, because the cats were of different or unknown ages and backgrounds, “we do not consider our results to be applicable to all cat groups,” Hikari Koyasu, lead author from Azabu University, told Inverse.
Future research should look into how factors like growing up as juveniles and changes in environmental conditions affect social behaviors. And though the study showed correlations between hormones and behaviors, correlation doesn’t always mean causation. The authors of the study highlighted that research conducted over a longer period of time may be required to provide “more comprehensive information.”
#18 No One Taught Her How To Use The Chair
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#19 Searched The Whole House For Her, Found This
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#20 Fred Having An Existential Crisis
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#21 I Feel Like I Interrupted Something
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Sometimes, however, there really can be something wrong with your cat. Like when it’s so darn hot! So we have to do our best to protect them and ensure a comfortable environment all year long.
“Provide plenty of fresh water in several different ways to encourage drinking and keep them hydrated,” feline behaviorist Lucy Hoile suggested. “Some like flowing water, others prefer drinking from shallow dishes or tall glasses.”
#22 Chestnuts Roasting Over An Open Fire
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#23 He Yells At Grass Before He Eats It
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#24 An Interesting Pair
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#25 He Got Long Leggies
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“For cats with outside access, plenty of shady areas help them keep out of the hot sun. Inside, provide objects to keep them cool such as ice cubes in a tray for them to bat or lick and cooling mats for them to sleep on,” Hoile continued.
“For long-haired cats, keep on top of grooming and apply pet-safe sunblock to the ears of cats with paler coats.”
They will definitely find a way to thank their human servant!
#26 She Found The Catnip Plant, Ate Dirt And Didn‘T Stop There
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#27 GF’s Cat Is Having Some… Thoughts?
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#28 Cat Is Rebooting
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#29 Some Heads Are Gonna Roll
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#30 Always Wanted To Post This Here. One Night When She Forgot That She Have A Neck!
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#31 I’m Not Sure If I Got A Kitten Or A Demon
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#32 The Line To Bathroom Is Long
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#33 You Tell Me
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#34 He Likes To Lay On Legos
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#35 He Likes To Huff The Wrapper From My Mint Chocolate Candy (There Is No Actual Chocolate Left In There, He Just Likes Anything That Smells Like Mint)
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#36 How Did This Pic End Up On My Phone. Cat, What Have You Done?
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#37 *casually Sleeps For Hours Like This*
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#38 Imagine Trying To Poop In Peace And You Look Down To See This
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#39 Enemy Tail Detected
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#40 Sometimes She Just Looks Lost
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#41 She Sleeps Like This To Keep Her Nose Warm
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#42 An Image Of Boredom; This Can’t Be Comfortable
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#43 This Is Dennis. He Sits Like This 60% Of The Time
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#44 Cabbage Leaves Can Help Reduce Pain In Swollen Nipples After Nursing. A Local Rescue Posted This Photo Of One Of Their Mama Cats Getting The Cabbage Treatment
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#45 My Cats Have Chosen Violence
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#46 I Think My Mom’s Cat Might Need An Exorcism
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#47 I Was About To Sleep Until I Saw This
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#48 I Let Her Smell An Oreo
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#49 I Think My Cat Has Picked Up On My Gay Limp Wrist
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#50 “Hey Mom Look I’m Shoes Now”
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Author: Austėja Akavickaitė