Hilarious Pics of "Malfunctioning" Cats

Cats are so gracious and sophisticated. Except when they are not

Damjan

• Published in Animals
• July 6, 2021

Cats look so gracious and sophisticated. But... they get tired of constantly acting that way, and they have to let off some steam from time to time. And when they do… it's beyond hilarious.

They take poses and do stuff that's totally unexpected and so not in line with their public image. Luckily, their owners have their cameras ready and manage to capture these brief moments of cats going crazy.

r/WhatsWrongWithYourCat is a place where owners can share these moments, and it's a real gem. We've compiled a list of 45 of the best photos, and we know you will love them. Enjoy

1. I’m okay.

2. "Jasper Likes To Show Off His Knees"

3. "Every Time I Yell Up The Stairs To My Teenagers... He Appears Like This"

4. What?

We should keep in mind that, although the cats in these photos look healthy and happy, strange behavior can be a sign of a serious health problem. That’s why taking proper care of our fluffy friends is extremely important, the experts from PDSA, the UK’s leading vet charity, say.

Nina Downing, a vet nurse, says that the owners have a responsibility to make sure that our cats should be able to express their natural behaviors freely and not be restricted in any way. It’s one of the five basic animal welfare needs. The other four are health, companionship, good diet, and appropriate environment.

“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. If your cat is a house cat, then you need to provide toys, climbing areas, a hidey-hole, and scratch pads,” she explained that we have to provide cats with proper items and amusement ‘infrastructure’ to keep them active and stimulated. It’s not hard to imagine how lazy and overweight a cat would become in an empty apartment where there’s nothing interesting to do.

5. "This Cat Likes To Sleep In The Tree. Banana For Scale"

6. Sticky cat

7. Tangled up sleeping

8. "She Sits On My PC And Stares At The Wall"

Excessive weight is one of the most common challenges that house cats face in urban environments. Calory-packed food and low activity often lead to cats becoming lethargic and overweight. This, in turn, will reduce the cat’s energy levels, life expectancy, and quality of life. Additionally, this can lead to serious health problems such as diabetes, liver disease, etc.

Our cats need to stay lean and energetic, and Nina emphasized that we’re responsible for being “proactive and enticing” to get them interested in exercise if we want to help them lose weight. “It’s worth it, though,” she said.

9. Look. My butt!

10. "I Love His Feet Sticking Out To Either Side!"

11. Busted!

12. Stand tall

“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,” she mentioned how some owners react to the positive changes.

“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,” Nina said that a good diet and plenty of exercise will help our fluffy friends feel young and fit again. In short, spending some quality time with our cats will result in even more quality time and much more photo opportunities.

13. Scary

14. "Vlad Wants Attention"

15. Straight from the nozzle

16." No Dishes. Only Cats"

17. "A Noise Happened"

18. Chilling

19. "I Think He Really Loves The New Rug"

20. "We Will Never Know What They Saw"

21. "That Tail Kink Though"

22. "Here’s My Cat That Also Thinks He’s A Guinea Pig"

23. "My BF Cleared His Throat"

24. Don't stop me now...

25. "Me: Trying To Fold Kitchen Towels.... My Cat:"

26. "My Wife Took This Picture And Showed It To Me Laughing Today..."

27. Just sticking around...

28. "He Just... Sits There"

29. "This Is Where Our New Cat Sleeps, So This Is What I Wake Up To"

30. Yummy...

31. "I’m Not Quite Sure What’s Wrong With Him But Send Help"

32. "Can Confirm - He Does Not Have Trust Issues (It Has Since Been Reinforced To Protect Against Chonkiness)"

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"

36. "You'll Ruin Your Eyesight Sitting That Close To The Monitor!" I Said"

37. "What Do You Mean I Have Bad Posture? I Was Told This Fits Here! She Sits Like That For Hours Every Other Day"

38. "Am I In The Right Room?"

39. "Nothing Quite As Comfy As A Pull-Up Bar, I Guess"

40. "We Just Bought A New House. This Is Where I Keep Finding Him"

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"

45. "What The Hell"

Damjan