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45 Times Cats Malfunctioned And Their Owners Just Had To Document It Online (New Pics)
Oh no! Your cat’s been acting weird and you’re scared that it might’ve malfunctioned (or is that meowlfunctioned?). Quick, call the Panda doctor team! Whew, luckily, everything seems to be all right. Our Panda specialists assure us that there’s nothing wrong with your cat—it’s simply in a feline’s nature to act completely bonkers from time to time. (We would know, we do it all the time when we think nobody’s looking.)
To boost your mood and make the wait for the weekend so much easier for you, we’ve collected some of the best recent pics featured on the fantastically wholesome ‘What’s Wrong With Your Cat' subreddit. Upvote your fave pics, give those meowing rascals a snack or two, and if you’ve got some hilarious cat pics of your own, share ‘em in the comments. By the way, if you’re in the mood for some more wholesome cat content, you’ll find Bored Panda’s previous posts about the wonder that is r/WhatsWrongWithYourCat right over here: Part 1 and Part 2.
Though the cats in these photos are far from ‘broken’ and seem perfectly happy, there are some serious issues that we, as owners, should be aware of if we’re not taking proper care of our loveable floofs. Bored Panda reached out to the PDSA, the UK’s leading vet charity, to hear their advice on how to keep our cattos healthy, happy, and all-round fit. You'll find the full interview below. Meanwhile, let's dive headfirst into the world of cats.
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#1
This Is Fine
Julia Atkinson 4 years ago
Cat under table: "Put the camera down, his transformation is not for mortal eyes to behold"
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#2
Jasper Likes To Show Off His Knees
#3
Every Time I Yell Up The Stairs To My Teenagers... He Appears Like This
Tabby_Sohee 4 years ago
“Hehehehe Milly and Billy must have left the XBox on again overnight... remember that one time they invited Fred over without permission? This is going to get interesting” *evil cat laughter*
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The ‘What’s Wrong With Your Cat’ online community has by now grown to have over 284k members. In comparison, last July it had 200k members and stood at 239k fans this January. So the wholesome and funny cat photo commeownity keeps on growing. And it doesn’t look like it’s going to stop anytime soon. The friendly bunch is very open to new members, so if you enjoy their content, be sure to follow them. We've reached out to the moderator team, but have yet to hear back from them.
Meanwhile, PDSA Vet Nurse Nina Downing explained to Bored Panda that as owners, we have a responsibility to make sure that our cats are able to express natural behaviors. They’re one of the five animal welfare needs (the other four being: health, companionship, having a suitable diet, and living in a suitable environment).
#4
Dis Unacceptable
Legen ( wait for it ) dary 4 years ago
The cat applies eyeliner better then me and all my friends together.
#5
This Cat Likes To Sleep In The Tree. Banana For Scale
Pan Narrans 4 years ago
What's wrong with this cat? Absolutely nothing. The deity has taken its rightful place from where its minions will be observed... and judged.
Julia Atkinson 4 years ago
Sidney closed his eyes in sheer bliss as waves of health-giving potassium coursed through his body
#6
No Caption Needed
I’m A Black Cat 4 years ago
Spider cat, spider cat, spider cat does whatever a spider cat does
“Cats love to play, but they need to be able to play the games that are natural to them, like jumping, pouncing, and chasing, all of which mimic behavior that they display when playing outside,” PDSA Vet Nurse Nina went into detail.
“If your cat is a house cat, then you need to provide toys, climbing areas, hidey-holes, and scratch pads,” the vet nurse said that we have to provide cats with enough ‘infrastructure’ to keep them engaged, stimulated, and moving. After all, imagine how bored and lazy a cat would get inside an empty apartment with nothing and no one to keep it company.
#7
Yoga Sleeping
Julia Atkinson 4 years ago
"Nah, still doesn't look right. Pass the Allen wrench and I'll try again"
Erin Bickel 3 years ago
Dollar store cat: So cheap the instructions are blurry and you put it together wrong.
#8
She Sits On My PC And Stares At The Wall
ZooMom 4 years ago
Lol! I tell my kids this when dad takes over. “Go ask dad, I’m in time out”.
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Beeps 4 years ago
Head pressing means that you need to visit the vet, as it can be a sign of various neurological symptoms.
Zaza 4 years ago
Was going to say this. Could be nothing, but kitty definitely needs to be seen by a vet to rule out neurological issues
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Agata Konador 4 years ago
I have read that sitting like this is a sign of some kind of disease, but I can't remember which.
Monday 4 years ago
Only if they press their head against the wall. Just sitting staring at it might be sulking....or enjoying the heat from the PC while ignoring the person behind them.
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Easily Excitable Panda 4 years ago
If she's pressing her forehead against the wall, it could be a serious medical problem! Cats don't normally get headaches.
rabbitsrabbit 4 years ago
looks like she is desperately wishing you would be gone when she turns around
GenXandEarnedItAll 4 years ago
For the "curious cat" in you. https://www.petplace.com/article/cats/pet-behavior-training/why-is-my-cat-staring-at-the-wall/
#9
Oh. Ok
YoChicken 4 years ago (edited)
These cats seriously need to have their own yoga channel.
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Joe Reaves 4 years ago
For the millionth time, always read the assembly instructions first! lol
AnnaBanana 4 years ago
I have! One of my cats, sadly passed away now, would 'groom' himself relentlessly for a few minutes and then look up at me with a ridiculous look on his face, with his little pink w***y hanging out. Yeah mate, I knew EXACTLY what you were doing - 'grooming', my a**e!!
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One of the major health challenges that cats face is becoming overweight. Carrying around excess weight reduces a cat’s energy levels, life expectancy, and quality of life. Furthermore, cat obesity can lead to serious issues such as diabetes, liver disease, arthritis, breathing and bladder problems, and even cancer.
#10
I Love His Feet Sticking Out To Either Side!
Billy The Kid 4 years ago
"Ok kitty spread em. We are arresting you in possession of stolen Hersheys"
Luna Lovegood! 4 years ago
He's what we cat scientists like to call a "blep" it's the scientific term.
Talon Lynn 4 years ago
This has an actual scientific name: sploot. I recommend searching it up
#11
Busted
Mpkfighter Plays 4 years ago
He just WANT Hez fUUD HOOMAN GIVE MMEEEEE FFFFFUUUUDDDDDDDD
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Christy Smith 4 years ago
It's the best when they no only get caught in the act, but they also KNOW they just got caught and look guilty as hell.
#12
That Can't Be Right
Considering the importance that your cat stays lean and energetic, vet nurse Nina highlighted that we’re responsible for being “proactive and enticing” to get our pets interested in play and exercise if we’re serious about helping them lose weight. “It’s worth it though,” she said.
#13
Golden Eyes, Wicked Smile
BlackPearltheSeaWing/NightWing 4 years ago
Oh my gosh he scared the crap outta me at first glance
#14
Vlad Wants Attention
#15
I Bought You A Drinking Fountain...
danielw 4 years ago
... maybe just a little bit of the way? Kitty clearly wants some water, right?...?
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Easily Excitable Panda 4 years ago
I always left my kitty a little dribble in the tap. She loved her found water. Rest in peace, Millie.
Billy The Kid 4 years ago
Im going to drink so much water that you will get a high water bill!
Pepper Pots 4 years ago
Every morning my cat George raises me to the bathroom where she waits for me to run water in the basin and jumps in before I can start brushing my teeth
“As pets lose weight and they get more energy, owners are often astounded by their cats’ behavior changes, reporting that they are becoming more active and interested in life: ’He’s like a kitten again,” Nina gave us an example of how some cat owners react to the positive changes.
#16
No Dishes. Only Cats
Bow, I’m a Slytherclaw 4 years ago
“Hello human... we see you forgot to feed us for the 7th time today...”
Billy The Kid 4 years ago
"We was not planning to do a fridge raid I swear it. Where is tom he was suppose to be look out."
#17
A Noise Happened
Christy Smith 4 years ago
To fully enjoy this big, get a close up of that adorabl-y super surprised face
#18
Catflix And Chill
Final score:
232points
Christy Smith 4 years ago
First of all, this is ridiculously adorable. Secondly, I'd be jealous of t a any person if I saw my cat hanging out like this
Roselyn Park (Submission author) 4 years ago
He’s so mellow that I can bury my face in his tummy fur and have him purr all of my troubles away. He even eats pills straight from our hands when he needs medication.
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“Their slowing down wasn’t because they were getting older at all, simply that they were unhealthy, felt rubbish, and probably couldn’t be bothered,” the vet nurse said that a good diet and plenty of exercise will help cats feel young and fit. This way, the only thing you’ll have to worry about is getting a good camera angle as you’re photographing your cat meowlfunctioning.
#19
I Think He Really Loves The New Rug
Christy Smith 4 years ago
I have never seen coloring like this! Tabby on limbs, head & tail, while having a solid brown color on their actual body!
... 4 years ago
Me neither. Looks like mix of tabby and colourpoint. Lovely!
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Nami Tantrum 4 years ago
when we bought a new rug the cats startded zooming on it and rolling around
#20
We Will Never Know What They Saw
Pepper DeVoe 4 years ago
When your alarm wakes you up and you just sit there on your bed for a few minutes like...
Christy Smith 4 years ago
He / She looks like they saw some s**t at work today and they're not sure how to begin to 'digest' the whole thing.
Julia Atkinson 4 years ago
"What was that, Mr Couch? Shred the cushions and make sure the dog gets the blame?"
#21
That Tail Kink Though
#22
Here’s My Cat That Also Thinks He’s A Guinea Pig
Martha Meyer 4 years ago
The guinea pig probably feels like it has to live with a home intruder, not a friend.
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Ann Abdelzaher 3 years ago
hehe reminds me of my cat Fluffy and my Guinea pig Daisy... both pure white... they liked to nap together.
#23
My BF Cleared His Throat
#24
He’s Unstoppable
#25
Me: Trying To Fold Kitchen Towels.... My Cat:
#26
My Wife Took This Picture And Showed It To Me Laughing Today...
Mpkfighter Plays 4 years ago (edited)
Cat imitations 101 - always mimic hooman even when aslep
#27
He Could Sense The Full Moon
Sarah 4 years ago
That's fascinating. I went outside at 4 a.m. to see it and the birds were going nuts.
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#28
He Just... Sits There
Violet Smith 4 years ago
If you're behind those curtains, you don't have to look at those curtains....
#29
This Is Where Our New Cat Sleeps, So This Is What I Wake Up To
Ty Stratton-Quirk 4 years ago
"It should be noted that there is no camera flash. His eyes always look like this."
#30
Mmm Tasty
Gandalf1the_red 4 years ago
I did that when I was a kid I almost broke it.
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Leo Domitrix 4 years ago
Wait till the cat turns off the light. We had one who did it. And he knew what he was up to. I swear, he sniggered in Cat.
Vicissitude of Fate 4 years ago
LMFAO!!! I laughed WAY too hard at this! Reminds me of a drunk person trying to find their straw with their mouth XD
BlackPearltheSeaWing/NightWing 4 years ago
That face! I've been laughing for a long time looking at it!
#31
I’m Not Quite Sure What’s Wrong With Him But Send Help
BlackPearltheSeaWing/NightWing 4 years ago
"The only way to prevent being thrown into the fires of Hell is if you give me the catnip."
Tori Williams 4 years ago
oh nothing just plotting world domination and wondering if ur a good henchmen or will betray him
#32
Can Confirm - He Does Not Have Trust Issues (It Has Since Been Reinforced To Protect Against Chonkiness)
Tabby_Sohee 4 years ago
“Uncle Whiskers? You’re looking a little... outgrown for that hammock.”
Alexandra Davis 4 years ago
We had to buy a large cat tower because they are seemingly made for kittens and one of my cats (a Maine c**n but a runt so not massive like they can get) is 6 and still loves being in his tower.
#33
He’s Not The Best At Grooming
#34
I Was Wondering Where The New Kitten Went
#35
He Likes To Take Piggy Back Rides, And Will Crawl Onto Anyone’s Back If They Happen To Bend Over Near Him
Faith Nicole 4 years ago
Oh my gosh ☺ my cat Sophie will sit on the wall at the top of our steps, pace & yell until I bend over. She hops on & I then take her for a "train ride " to the bedroom where her food is and then she gets down . I love our daily routine but she is almost 20lbs and usually has to walk around on my back before she gets comfy...while I'm hunched over walking. I swear I have her foot prints brushed on my back 😆
#36
"You'll Ruin Your Eyesight Sitting That Close To The Monitor!" I Said
Mary Hiers 4 years ago
HA! This is my cat Zelda. A lot of the commenters were worried about head-pressing behavior, because it can be a sign of illness. I reassured them that it was a one-off thing, and Zelda simply enjoys getting a rise out of people. Here's another pic for proof. zelda-bath...58eb7b.jpg 
Billy The Kid 4 years ago
If he/she keeps sitting that close to the tv he/she will end up with Cataract's
#37
What Do You Mean I Have Bad Posture? I Was Told This Fits Here! She Sits Like That For Hours Every Other Day
Brian Bennett 4 years ago
If it wasn't comfortable, I being a superior being, would not do it.
#38
Am I In The Right Room?
Billy The Kid 4 years ago
Silly humans think we are 4 legged creatures. What they don't know, What they don't know.
#39
Nothing Quite As Comfy As A Pull-Up Bar, I Guess
GenXandEarnedItAll 4 years ago
That would actually be 200...FOUR paws. Duh! 🤓
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We Just Bought A New House. This Is Where I Keep Finding Him
Sarah 4 years ago
"'New' anything is unacceptable. I do not like this 'new' house and will stand on as little real estate as possible."
#41
The Ol’ Faceplant
#42
He Just Fell Asleep Like That, Woke Him And He's Fine But It Looks Like He's Wasted
#43
Mr. Perfect Wants To Join Us For Dinner
#44
Not Sure How Ben Feels About The Car Ride
Alexandra Davis 4 years ago
Why oh why isn't he strapped in? This is so dangerous, if you have a crash or he leans on the window buttons and escapes. Plus he would feel safer in an enclosed space. This is so careless I feel sorry for kitty
Pepper Pots 4 years ago
I dont think Ben should be in a car unprotected, he must be stressed out, shame man
Israel Martinez 4 years ago (edited)
The light on in the back indicates that that are, likely, stopped while doing shopping and a door is open ... whether there is a carrier present is not clear, but I wouldn't assume there isn't since it looks like this is an SUV with more space than we are seeing ...
Erin Bickel 3 years ago
my first question: why the hecc is there a cat tree in a car? (And I think that's dangerous as well.)
#45
What The Hell
#46
She Bonks Her Head On The Door When She’s Being Ignored
#47
Chiro Has Always Been A Bit Weird Though. This Is Smol Chiro Doing Her Best Freddy Krueger Impression
#48
The Legs Of A Hare, The Bust Of Jessica Rabbit
Alexandra Davis 4 years ago
I love stretched our kitty legs, one of mine does this and I'll just stroke his legs for ages
#49
Hates Nature And Scenery
#50
Nimbus Has Her Tail In Some Sort Of Sleeper Hold?
#51
That’s An Odd Place To Sit
Mihai Mara 4 years ago
The disadvantages of technology evolution. Cats didn't have this problem 20-30 years ago
#52
He Watches Me Like This For My Entire Shower, But Doesn’t Do It To My Fiancé
Mihai Mara 4 years ago
Subtle way of telling us you're the good looking one in your relationship ;)
Anonymousplease 4 years ago
My cat exactly, but mine jumps up and tries to grab me. It always makes me jump
#53
Yawned And Stretched As I Was Taking A Photo
#54
Kiesha Won’t Stop Flexing Her Muscles At Me
#55
C H O M P
Billy The Kid 4 years ago
I cant be bothered to jump down for my toy so i will start on this handle instead
Julia Atkinson 4 years ago
Maddened by dropping his toy, Patrick was consumed by irrational rage
#56
Weirdo Keeps Throwing Hair Ties In His Water And Food Bowls
TheGirlFromTheNorth 4 years ago (edited)
My cat does this too, but with her toys. I think she's feeding them... XD
Spittnimage 4 years ago
My cat used to put the rings from milk jugs in his food dish so they didn't get swept up and thrown away.
Michelle Carlson 4 years ago
I hope they are careful that he is not eating them. They'll cause a blockage and could kill him. :(
#57
Found A Fuzzy Snake In My Pillow!
#58
She Eventually Did Fall
Alexandra Davis 4 years ago
Poor kitty, I would have gently pushed her in more so she was comfy and didn't fall
#59
Working From Home, He Likes The Heat From The Laptop
#60
I Think My Cat Just Showed Me His Inner Demon..?
#61
It Started Out As A Cute Pic Of My Cat On My Laptop And Then He Malfunctioned
#62
Umm... That Can’t Be Comfortable
Becky Klebe 4 years ago
My daughter sits like this sometimes. I say the exact same thing to her.
#63
He Just Wants To Be A Guinea Pig So Bad
#64
She's Peculiar Like That
Billy The Kid 4 years ago
Im confused where the head is and where the tail is. I think i need to claws for thought on this one
#65
Maybe I Should Have Named Her “Drumstick” Instead
#66
Weirdo
#67
Caught The Kids Doing Some Weird Stuff On The Bed During Their Sleepover
Billy The Kid 4 years ago
Okay, if i support your back here then you should be able to lift your leg up to reach the lower part
#68
I Think She May Have Beheaded Herself
#69
My Leaning Tripod Looks Like A Kids Bad Drawing Of A Cat
#70
Huh ?
Julia Atkinson 4 years ago
"OMG! Cut them down and get an ambulance, it might not be too late!"
#71
I Think He's Having A Crisis
#72
No, Marceline! This Is Not A T-Shirt For Cats!
#73
She's Got A Curly Tail And Zero Brain Cells
#74
Hey Quick Question Buddy... Why?
#75
He Thinks He Is A Guinea Pig
#76
I Don't Know How She Sleeps Like This
Billy The Kid 4 years ago
Asleep? Looks like she has a big build up of gas and just about to explode.
#77
There Is Not A Space He Won’t Explore
#78
When The Zoomies Hit
Final score:
25points
#79
There Is A Cat!!!
Final score:
24points
#80
How Is This Even Possible?
Final score:
24points
#81
Nothing To See Here
WilvanderHeijden 4 years ago
Are they still selling these carpets? We threw them out when we renovated our house in 1975.
#82
Easy Rider
Final score:
23points
Laugh or not 4 years ago
That's when you are very, very, veeeery careful not to startle the cat.
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The Camera Adds 5lb
#84
“What Are You Looking At?”
Final score:
20points
TexasPK (Submission author) 4 years ago
LOL! She is my kitty and yes she does have a big head!!
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Dorothy Cloud 4 years ago
Those were so cute. I love my dog, but cats do things that are so weird!
Dorothy Cloud 4 years ago
Those were so cute. I love my dog, but cats do things that are so weird!
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