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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This Is Fine
Jasper Likes To Show Off His Knees
Every Time I Yell Up The Stairs To My Teenagers... He Appears Like This
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).
Dis Unacceptable
This Cat Likes To Sleep In The Tree. Banana For Scale
No Caption Needed
“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.
Yoga Sleeping
She Sits On My PC And Stares At The Wall
Oh. Ok
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.
I Love His Feet Sticking Out To Either Side!
Busted
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.
Golden Eyes, Wicked Smile
Vlad Wants Attention
I Bought You A Drinking Fountain...
“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.
No Dishes. Only Cats
A Noise Happened
Catflix And Chill
“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.
I Think He Really Loves The New Rug
We Will Never Know What They Saw
That Tail Kink Though
Here’s My Cat That Also Thinks He’s A Guinea Pig
My BF Cleared His Throat
He’s Unstoppable
Me: Trying To Fold Kitchen Towels.... My Cat:
My Wife Took This Picture And Showed It To Me Laughing Today...
He Could Sense The Full Moon
He Just... Sits There
This Is Where Our New Cat Sleeps, So This Is What I Wake Up To
Mmm Tasty
I’m Not Quite Sure What’s Wrong With Him But Send Help
Can Confirm - He Does Not Have Trust Issues (It Has Since Been Reinforced To Protect Against Chonkiness)
He’s Not The Best At Grooming
I Was Wondering Where The New Kitten Went
He Likes To Take Piggy Back Rides, And Will Crawl Onto Anyone’s Back If They Happen To Bend Over Near Him
"You'll Ruin Your Eyesight Sitting That Close To The Monitor!" I Said
What Do You Mean I Have Bad Posture? I Was Told This Fits Here! She Sits Like That For Hours Every Other Day
Am I In The Right Room?
Nothing Quite As Comfy As A Pull-Up Bar, I Guess
We Just Bought A New House. This Is Where I Keep Finding Him
The Ol’ Faceplant
He Just Fell Asleep Like That, Woke Him And He's Fine But It Looks Like He's Wasted
Mr. Perfect Wants To Join Us For Dinner
Not Sure How Ben Feels About The Car Ride
What The Hell
She Bonks Her Head On The Door When She’s Being Ignored
Chiro Has Always Been A Bit Weird Though. This Is Smol Chiro Doing Her Best Freddy Krueger Impression
The Legs Of A Hare, The Bust Of Jessica Rabbit
Hates Nature And Scenery
Nimbus Has Her Tail In Some Sort Of Sleeper Hold?
That’s An Odd Place To Sit
The disadvantages of technology evolution. Cats didn't have this problem 20-30 years ago
He Watches Me Like This For My Entire Shower, But Doesn’t Do It To My Fiancé
Subtle way of telling us you're the good looking one in your relationship ;)
Yawned And Stretched As I Was Taking A Photo
Kiesha Won’t Stop Flexing Her Muscles At Me
C H O M P
I cant be bothered to jump down for my toy so i will start on this handle instead
Weirdo Keeps Throwing Hair Ties In His Water And Food Bowls
Found A Fuzzy Snake In My Pillow!
She Eventually Did Fall
Working From Home, He Likes The Heat From The Laptop
I Think My Cat Just Showed Me His Inner Demon..?
It Started Out As A Cute Pic Of My Cat On My Laptop And Then He Malfunctioned
Umm... That Can’t Be Comfortable
He Just Wants To Be A Guinea Pig So Bad
She's Peculiar Like That
Maybe I Should Have Named Her “Drumstick” Instead
Weirdo
Caught The Kids Doing Some Weird Stuff On The Bed During Their Sleepover
I Think She May Have Beheaded Herself
My Leaning Tripod Looks Like A Kids Bad Drawing Of A Cat
Huh ?
I Think He's Having A Crisis
No, Marceline! This Is Not A T-Shirt For Cats!
She's Got A Curly Tail And Zero Brain Cells
Hey Quick Question Buddy... Why?
He Thinks He Is A Guinea Pig
I Don't Know How She Sleeps Like This
Asleep? Looks like she has a big build up of gas and just about to explode.
There Is Not A Space He Won’t Explore
When The Zoomies Hit
There Is A Cat!!!
How Is This Even Possible?
Nothing To See Here
Easy Rider
The Camera Adds 5lb
“What Are You Looking At?”
Those were so cute. I love my dog, but cats do things that are so weird!
Its midnight I wanted to look at this bc the cute cats why am I looking at this I need sleep lmao
Those were so cute. I love my dog, but cats do things that are so weird!
Its midnight I wanted to look at this bc the cute cats why am I looking at this I need sleep lmao