A reminder that we have a rule about not giving or seeking medical advice. This includes telling people their cat needs to be on a diet, posting a cat with a disclaimer that your cat is on a diet, or linking to pet weight-loss subs.
Just as with people, looking at a cat's weight doesn't tell you the whole story about health. Just as with people, it isn't anyone's business what size someone is and if they are or are not addressing this. Comments equating body size with health or stating that thinner bodies are better than fatter bodies have been shown to be harmful, and these messages don't magically stop having this harmful effect ourselves and our children when they are made about non-humans.
However, given that cats can't understand these messages, we do think a little leeway is in order. It's fine to post comments like "this is my heckin chonker" or "what a lovely lawd he comin," while we of course would not allow any sort of body comments regarding any human.
It isn't OK to discuss your own animal's medical issues, ask for medical advice, or give anyone else medical advice. This includes people reporting photos of larger cats as "animal abuse"; you will be reported for report button abuse. Please note that it is fine to mention a cat's disability not related to body size (limb difference, deafness, etc.) as long as you are not asking for or giving medical advice.
My partner and I already have a cow cat (not pictured) and adopted another one this weekend. She was rehomed from another family and her name was Donut. Anyone have any names they suggest? Having such a hard time finding a name.
For context, we got her the day the weather where we live went from extremely hot to fall weather, so we’d like to think she brought the fall weather with her. ❤️ Something around the changing of seasons or fall weather I think would be a cute name for her. Thoughts?
Shame him! He ran off on the 10th during a thunderstorm, spent a full night and day in a tree, had to be fetched down by a nice old man, and I brought him home today. The stress he has caused me in 2 days.. 😱🤬
Gonked out in his own bed, with his own toy… isn’t he so precious?? 🥺🥺🥺 goodness I’m in overload ❤️
Yes he has dirty mitts! He wonders the streets for a few hours a day, then comes back to eat and sleep 🤣🤣 slowly being transitioned to a full time house cat and once that happens he’s getting a PROPER bath 🤧
