What is something you do for your cats that may seem odd to others?

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Clean my room. The lore to this story is that I have a dog and when we got my cat she was just a little kitten and I had to keep her in my room so for a year my room was her safe space. I used to be a very messy person until i noticed that my cat would not enter my room if it wasn't clean, so every time she lays by the door I know it's time to clean up

Everyday before I leave for work I make a tent with the blanket over the sofa for her ❤️

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I turn the lights off when my cat wants to go to sleep even if I'm still up because the light bothers her.

More context on how I know this: She will go lie down under my bed where it's dark if the lights are on late at night but as soon as I turn the lights off she goes to my desk chair to sleep (her usual sleeping spot where she sleeps for the whole night). It's gotten to the extent that I will use my phone's flashlight if I need light at night instead of turning the ceiling light on so as not to bother her.

I used to go to bed for my cat. Somehow like clockwork, 10:30pm she would come lay on my mouse or keyboard pawing at me every so often until I went to bed and she would sleep under my arm. My friends got used to hearing "sorry it's my cats bedtime"

I bought a second office chair, cause my cat would steal mine. I dubbed the old chair her chair. Jokes on me, she steals the new one too. I almost sat on her today. I lifted my butt a bit, and she slid in... whatever chair my butt is on is her favorite chair, lol

I go into the other room to open sodas or crinkly packages. Those sounds startle her, so if I want chips, I’m opening the bag in the kitchen and pouring them in a bowl. I don’t want to disturb the princess of the universe!

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Mine likes my pants.

I play chase with my cat when he calls me to play. We run around a bit and do a little hide and seek. One of the highlights of my day!

I make her a little plain scrambled egg when I have my eggs for breakfast

Nothing really odd but I like to pick my cat up and walk around the house with him to show him places he can’t usually see like the top of the fridge or the kitchen counterspace. He really enjoys it :)

Whenever I drink or eat something I also make them smell so that they dont feel excluded.

Reading all the comments makes me realize that we are all the same and obsessed with our cats

sing popular songs to them but replace mostly every word with their name's.

My wierdo likes to wear a collar. If not, he's more bite happy and aggressive. I don't know what is in his tiny brain, probably something like "Dobby is a free elf, Dobby has no master!" Jokes aside, he was most likely a house cat and abandoned when he was a kitten, and the previous "staff" put a collar on him, and he equates the collar with home and security. But I make sure that he has very stylish collars, and all of them have a breakaway feature.

Only way to get Carol to eat some wet food mixed with her meds is via spoon. So yes, I spoon-feed my cat every night.

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Neither of my boys have ever worn collars either. :) I couldn’t even imagine them in one. I also take them both on walks, one in a harness and the other in a pet stroller (he’s shy). The weirdest thing I do with them probably is zoom them around the house in a laundry basket whilst making race cars noises… they love it… every time I pull it out they jump right in and look at me like.. let’s get going. 😆

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Muffy likes using headset charger as head rest.

Note the pc has multiple extra fans to cope with her highnesses love of heat with 3 added intake fans at front , 3 at top for her highnesses pleasure , 3 at back and added fans in power supply to assist cooling . Yes I built machine around her love of heating

I told him up like a purrito. He likes being carried like a baby, but folded up. I don’t get it. But he likes it.

Stay by her side as she eats and drinks..She is an old lady and very attached to me. I have several cozy beds and blankets through out the house for her. After dinner we dont go to bed straightway but she likes me to open the covers so she can get on the bed with the lights off.

My cat demands to be stretched multiple times a day. She feet sharks around me until I pick her up and flip her over. Then she just hangs there, all four paws stretched out.

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Edit: Since people liked this, I wanted to share how it started. When her (Daisy) and her sister (Goose) got spayed, they had to wear little outfits to cover up their surgical site. These little outfits restricted their range of motion around their shoulders. We would take them out once a day and check on the site to ensure there was no infection. When we would do this, we would hold her on her back to see the incision. As soon as we would do that, she would instantly make an upside down U with her body. Since then, she begs for it. Her sister has never liked it though. It’s just a crazy Daisy thing.

Leave the tv on the nature channel during the day so she can watch it even though she’s deaf

Sleep on my stomach. One likes sleeping between my legs and the other likes sleeping on my back. And when its summer I leave the balcony door open at night so they can do some birth watching when the sun comes up.

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I shower with my cat (she jumps in on her own free will but hates when she has to come out)

I have an expensive Herman miller embody desk chair. If my boy wants to sleep on that I will work from a wooden dining chair.

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I like 20th century classical music. My cat dislikes it intensely. So I use headphones to listen to it or I just don’t listen to it at home.

where do i start?

-if she wants fresh water, she’ll hop up on the bathroom countertop and knock our jar of qtips into the sink to make a noise loud enough that we hear her (she has a water fountain with fresh water)

-we hold out two cans of food for her to ‘pick’ between when feeding her. if she doesn’t rub against either can, we pick two new cans.

-she gets a “pamper session” where we brush her with a human brush every night before we go to bed. mostly on the face.

-speaking of bed, she gets frustrated and sits at the corner of the hall if we’re not in bed at a certain time. lord help us if we end up in the bedroom at any point, she’ll streak into the room hop up on the bed and lounge at the bottom, then scream when we leave the room.

-when she wakes up out of a deep sleep on one of our laps, she immediately looks for treats. so she. she wakes up, we get up and let her lead the way to her fridge to get some treats.

-she comes down the stairs when we get home and she has to be the first to reach the top step. it’s like a game to her, and it’s funny to watch her tap the top stair and turn around and stare at us.

-she has a specific pillow she likes in the bedroom and a specific textured blanket. when we lay both out, she can’t get on top of the blanket to cuddle quick enough.

and more, but i don’t want to sound crazier than i already am.

I forget rules when it comes to the cat. The minute she wants a treat, a treat she gets. My daughter is not shy ro remind me I did not have the same flexibility for her.

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My Cats own 50% of my Room

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Sometimes my cat only eats if I hold her bowl up to her mouth. So I have to sit there with her until she’s done. When I have guests staying they say my cat is just a spoiled creature, and they’re right. I love that bug.

My cat was a little bloated from a change in food flavor; my roommate caught me in the act of burping my cat like a baby. Still have not recovered from that one

One of my street fosters got infected after her TNR and had to be on antibiotics and anti-inflammatory meds and wear a cone for 2 weeks. Well, the antibiotics gave her diarrhea and since she couldn't clean herself I did it for her. I washed her bottom, put calming lotion and vaseline on her anus to reduce irritation, and gave her special custom-made meals to aid in healing, and cellular regeneration, and reduce diarrhea. She was so good through it all, barely made a fuss. I got her adopted shortly after that, wish I could've kept her she was an angel.

Edit: Ohh my first ever award, thanks person!

My cat will shout at the top of her voice when she uses the litter and i haveeee to meow back for emotional support while she poops…

Similar to your collar thing often times at night when I’m taking my chain/necklaces off I will take her collar off as well. If I get to have a free neck to sleep then so should she! Plus the neck scratches are so much better for her haha

I’m reading all these comments, and realising I’m a mean cat mum. I don’t give my cat biscuits until he’s eaten all his meat, sometimes he just eats the jelly, and I worry he’s not getting enough nutrients. I say, “eat your meat” or “what’s this?” And then he eats it while I watch. Then he sits up really proudly as I say enthusiastically “You are such a good boy you ate all your meat!”, then give him a treat and his biscuits.

As a kid I told my mum I wouldn’t make my kids eat the dinner they didn’t want and here I am doing it to my poor cat.

I give her peet massages - I t’s funny and damn cute when she spreads her toes out. I also always let her sniff my food, whatever it is, before I eat so she doesn’t feel like I’m holding out on her. She also gets to eat a little of something (her food or treats) whenever we have our meals.

Not me but a friend is so obsessed with her cat that lives with her parents that she would randomly speak to him mid conversation like "don't worry, mama cat is here for you'. Girl we are at a bar 300km from the animal 😂 first time she did it I was like 'huh?' And she said 'ah I'm just talking to my cat in name of the county'. Alright girl 😂😂

I keep her favorite little blanket in my office, she is three but still suckles and kneads on it. (Edit - grammar)

We play chasey. I will run away from my cats and they chase me down, when we switch they only run far enough so they are just out of reach. Humouring me 🤣

I let my female cat try all of my food because she sits next to me and purrs. When I mean all, I mean she’s tried saltine crackers, goldfish, bread, spaghetti, etc. for my male cat, I stick my fingers in his toes for him to spread them and say “beanies!!”

My cat often forgets to drink water, despite being thirsty.

So I have to take her up, bring her to her bowl and put her there. And still, often times, she would just look at me or search for food in her food bowl. So I would have to dip my finger in the water and touch her nose with it, so there would be a drop of water left on her nose, and she would have to lick.

Once she does lick it and tastes water, it's like she suddenly remembers "Omg! I am thirsty! I just now realized it!" and would thirstily drink up half her water bowl😂😂😂

My cat also doesn't wear a collar (she is also microchiped btw) but she has never worn one we tried to get her to wear one a couple of years ago when she was young, she wouldn't budge everything she immediately just took it off or howled in pain when it was on so we have to take it off cause we don't want to hurt her. Here is her now.

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I have a small blender just for wet food. 2/3 of my cats will only eat soupified wet food. Princesses.

my old cat (RIP) got a cooked salmon most nights. She also enjoyed car rides (we road tripped A LOT when she was young), so after work i'd come home, pick her up, and drive her around so she could look out the window. i miss her so much

We have a designated laundry basket where we put clean and dry clothes for him to sleep on 😂 he's especially fond of clothes straight from the dryer!

Whenever I’m going out for more than a few hours I get my partner or my recently worn unwashed clothing and line the beanbag with it so she can smell and snuggle us while alone. Whenever I come home she is curled up in the clothes.

Everyday when I’m getting ready to leave, one of my cats likes to walk me to the door. When she hears me grab my keys she goes to the hallway dresser and waits for me to pet her. When I pet her she jumps down and runs to her tall perch next to door as I’m walking to the door (and as she climbs up the perch I act like I’m giving her a boost by putting my hand under her and helping her up) . When she gets to the top, I pet her again, say “bye indie mamas, I’ll see you later, ok? Love you” we head bump and I walk out the door and she looks out the door make sure I’m safe and goes back in lol. I gotta record it sometime. It’s pretty unique.

I’ve also taught both of my cats around 10 phrases that they understand and respond to accordingly. I even taught one cat to say a couple English words!! It’s awesome.

Not sure if odd or if other cats do this too… when my cat climbs onto my lap, on my bed, or anywhere near me, he won’t lie down until I offer him my arm. He must have his front paws draped over my arm to achieve the comfiest lying down position.

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That little shit runs outside in the rain… again and again… and each time he comes back in screaming and I let him come under the blankets… soaking wet…. at night to warm up… against my bare skin. It’s three times a night when it rains hard and I know I’m an idiot but… he doesn’t understand why he shouldn’t get cuddles… he’s just cold and I love him so…

I rotate my cats food flavours when shopping to keep it interesting for them. I thought this was normal but apparently it's wholesome that I pay attention to this.

I also watch the birds with my cats.

Also they love the damp towel after I've washed my hair so I lay that out on a cushion for them.

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We hold hands. Man, this boy is my ❤️

My cat likes my spot on the couch. So he'll jump up and keep tapping me on the arm until I move. My sister hates that I give in and move.

I feed my cat tiny bits every four hours. 😂 She gets dry food in an auto feeder when I’m sleeping or away, and bits of wet food when I’m around. She’s obsessed with food and giving her a little bit regularly helps a little.

I feel my faith in humanity restored (if just a little) reading these comments, someone once said only decent people get along with cats and anyone who can’t or doesn’t like them is a red flag and I can’t help but agree. it’s hard for me to trust people just in general I won’t go into detail but I’ve been through a lot, but I always feel just a little bit easier around animal people especially cat people and even more so around those who go to lengths for their furry friends well being and happiness.

I put a cat bed on my desk for my cat. It's one of her favorite spots. She can peek her head through the blinds and look out the window behind my desk, she'll sleep there next to me while I'm on the computer, or just lay there and watch me. She has other beds that she'll use too but I think she appreciates having an option to be close to me whenever she wants.

I appreciate that it (mostly) keeps her from trying to lay on my keyboard (when she wants attention she'll try to sit or lay between me and my keyboard) and it means she's close enough I can reach over and pet her easily.

I've told people about this and most have been like, "What the heck???" but I think it's genius.

When i make hamburgerpatties, i make one for each kitty as well. That goes for pretty much everything. They get their own stuff. I don’t think they’re spoiled. They’re just so sooooo cute..

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I walk my kitties in a pet stroller. I’ve had a couple call me “certified crazy” behind my back as I pass them. Many people think it’s a baby at first and then are quite surprised when I get closer or turn to them and see it’s a cat. My cats are my children, I don’t care if you like hearing that or not 🤷‍♀️ I cannot have kids myself and loving them isn’t hurting anyone else. So I spoil them like crazy 💕

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I fill a small bowl with peanuts on my front porch which draws the local squirrel population to entertain my cat. We call it the Squirrel Show, and she loves it!

The vets I have spoken too in my area (Europe) advise against the use of a collar. Cats can get stuck with it and even hang themselves. They can't adapt to the thing.

My current vet told me examples of it happening, not nice.

I go to bed for them or leave my seat for them. People also find weird we collect their whiskers and put it in kind of a small memory book.

I've had cats in my life for decades and not one has had a collar. How odd that people think they ought to,!

We transported our cats (and dogs) from the Middle East home to the States, and people thought we were nuts. "Just get new cats!" they said.

This is Boo, now 21 years old.

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I'm constantly aware how many times he has used the litterbox during the day or a certain time window. He has FIC so it's important information

I open the front door very often even though it ruins all my privacy where I live. But they want it so desperately every day. All their little brains want is to hunt and survey nature for prey and opening the door is the only way I can really provide that stimulation because our window sills are so tiny.

When one of my cats "asks" me to go to the bed with him I oblige. He has a little ritual and the steps are the same each time. He asks me to get in the bed, I get in the bed, he walks around the room and scent marks things while I coo at him and beg him to get in the bed with me. Then at some point he turns around like "oh my God mom I didn't even see you there" and trots into the bed.

My mom would grow cat grass and bring it over pre-cut for my cat. I started growing some but worried she’d eat it straight from the container because she’s obsessed. Learned that she needs me to cut it for her and hand feed her. She needs pre-cut grass.

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I have two litter boxes. My cat only poos in one and only pees in the other.

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we called this the dungeon for our girly, she waits by the couch until we make a tent for her to sleep in

Whenever i pick up my cat he digs his face into my armpit. Only mine 🥺 i had to give him to my dad when i moved out and he still only does it w me when i visit :p

I wake up a bit earlier to have some cuddle time with her, and when I leave for work I tell her that I love her and to have a nice day, with a kiss on her little head.

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My cat usually doesn’t wear a collar either. The only exception was when I immigrated with him and put a calming collar on him for the week before the move and a month afterwards. I like to think it helped him with the transition to a new home.

i turned a closet into a room for Cosette

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Sometimes I chew human food for my cat before I give it to her. If you don’t chew her food beforehand, (like steak, she loves steak), she’ll meow and paw at you until you just give in. I don’t chew her cat food though, lol. That’d be too much.

Ok I am stealing ALL of these comments this is the greatest thread ever and my kids are gonna get SO spoiled this weekend :D

Right now I think the most extra thing I do for them is Floor Cheese. I make myself an egg burrito with a bit of shredded cheese for breakfast every morning, and I always sprinkle a little bit of cheese on the floor for the cats as a treat. While also singing “Floor Cheese” to the tune of “Jolene”. XD

She is so well behaved and always waits for permission to do things like snack off my plate or jump on counters. I can literally leave a cereal bowl with milk next to her and tell her “Don’t touch that.” And she won’t. I’ve never had such a cat that minds so well. 💕

My husband only gives the cats filtered water. No tap for them. He also fluffs up blanket beds for them. He regularly fills up the bird feeders so they can watch the birds. He makes elaborate box forts. He lets them go in the garage while he fixes his bike. It’s really cute all the extras he does.