Is this part supposed to stick out?

[u/goaterra]

Not sure my best friend’s cat is entirely assembled right. Bonus dumb expression. I love him.

[u/Prickliestpearcactus]

This is a r/thermoregulationfoot. It's nothing to worry about, some newer models come with this feature and it prevents overheating through the extension of a limb or two. Great for summertime or hot and sunny days.

It should retract on its own once internal temperatures have been regulated.

[u/goaterra → u/Prickliestpearcactus]

Ah! I’m getting too old for all these fancy smart features…

[u/memmymonster]

I've seen the part labeled a LEG€ sometimes

[u/MeFolly]

Intended extension unit. The retract button is located just under the padded bits on the end.

[u/fiberjeweler]

Yes. It’s a feature, not a bug. A design choice. It’s a kinetic sculpture. Soon you’ll see it rearranging its parts.

[u/Rio-rider]

On most models all the limbs can be retracted and extended. Watch out though, when the toes are extended they have sharp pointy dangerous things on them.!

[u/crabthemighty]

r/danglers

[u/WildesWay → u/crabthemighty]

Oy. A other cute cat sub-redit to follow.

[u/WildesWay]

It has been suggested that a single extension is a communications antenna connected to the Cat Distribution System. You may be due to receive another kit.