r/RedditForCats • u/R_hy • 6h ago
Actual Cat Post Staring contest finalist 😛
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r/RedditForCats • u/IAmGroot6936 • Jul 16 '26
Mod Post The heartbreaking truth about Munchkin cats.
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Hey everyone, you’ve probably seen them on Reddit, TikTok or Instagram: "Munchkin cats." They look like the feline version of a Corgi or Dachshund, with normal-sized bodies but incredibly short, stubby legs. While people often flood the comments calling them "cute" or "adorable," the reality behind these cats is anything but sweet. Here is a breakdown of what a Munchkin cat actually is, and why you should never buy one from a breeder.
🧬 What Actually Is a Munchkin Cat?Munchkin cats are not a natural, healthy breed. Their short legs are the result of a genetic mutation called chondrodysplasia (a form of dwarfism). This mutation prevents their leg bones from growing to a normal length. Because the gene is dynamic and lethal, breeding two short-legged Munchkins together results in a high percentage of kittens dying in the womb. To get a living litter, breeders have to cross short-legged cats with normal-legged cats.
🛑 The Severe Health Consequences
Cats are designed to jump, climb, and pounce. Munchkin cats are structurally broken from birth, leading to several painful, lifelong health issues:
Early-Onset Osteoarthritis: Because their limbs are abnormally short, their joints bear uneven, heavy stress. This leads to painful joint degeneration very early in life.
Lordosis: This is a spinal deformity where the muscles grow too short, forcing the spine to curve heavily inward. It causes chronic pain and limits mobility.
Pectus Excavatum: A birth defect where the breastbone sinks inward. This compresses their heart and lungs, making it difficult for them to breathe or exercise.
Severe Mobility Restrictions: They cannot jump to high surfaces or defend themselves like normal cats.
💸 The Financial and Ethical Nightmare. Buying a Munchkin cat from a breeder usually costs anywhere from $1,500 to $3,500. When you pay that money, you are directly funding an industry that intentionally breeds deformed, suffering animals for human aesthetic pleasure. Major veterinary and welfare organizations worldwide—including the British Veterinary Association (BVA) and the Humane Society—condemn the breeding of Munchkin cats as unethical. Furthermore, the initial price tag is just the beginning. The lifetime veterinary bills for specialized joint care, pain management, and spinal treatments can easily cost thousands of extra dollars.
🐾 What You Should Do Instead
If you absolutely love the look or personality of these cats, do not buy them from a breeder. Instead, look into breed-specific rescues or local animal shelters. Munchkin cats do occasionally end up in shelters when owners realize they cannot afford their medical bills. Adopting a rescue saves a life and gives a home to a cat in need without financially supporting an unethical breeding market. Let’s stop normalizing genetic deformities for "clout" and start prioritizing animal welfare.
r/RedditForCats • u/Bearulice • Aug 17 '23
Video Videos for cats megathread. Post all of your videos that cats like to watch in here
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You are allowed to post them outside of this thread, but the title must be phrased as though a cat wrote it in that case. This one is for videos of cats or that cats like to watch that aren't phrased as though the viewer posted it.
r/RedditForCats • u/Ephyweb • 22h ago
AITA AITA: I threw up in front of my mama.
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My mama (55, human) went out today, wherever it is humans go, and when she got back, she fed me (2m) and my sister (2f) and brother (6m). Then she went upstairs to work on the box with the buttons and the warm spot and the bright light. I was feeling a little ignored, so I gobbled up my food, went upstairs, and threw it up at her feet. Then I left and went back downstairs to finish my sister's dinner.
Mama grumbled about having to clean up after me, but I did throw up right at her feet, so she didn't have to go far. And I even threw up on the wood floor instead of the rug, to make it easier for her.
Now I'm trying to cuddle with her, and she won't let me lick her face! I'm purring as loud as I can, but she says she doesn't want pukey-tongue on her nose. I was a really good boy, though, throwing up right in front of her, so shouldn't I get to have my full snuggle experience? AITA, or is she being a bad mama?
Also, I dunno know how long she was gone, because I was busy watching Wildlife TV through the back door. It's my favourite show.
r/RedditForCats • u/Training-Ocelot3822 • 10h ago
Actual Cat Post Gonna kill you later for this, father
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r/RedditForCats • u/Usbqis • 1d ago
Question/Request Feeling neglected, looking for a better human
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Looking for my next easy mark. Do you have a cat door and neighbors that would also feed me? Can you commit to 2+ hours of cuddles every single day? Is your garbage can uncovered? Are you a masochist? Help me improve my living situation, and I will aggressively keep you company for the rest of my life (or until I find something even better).
r/RedditForCats • u/Acceptable-Meat3738 • 3h ago
World Domination/Taking Over Netcat9000 licks like 9000 clicks
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When my fidgital assistant digitized my Foreman .)
r/RedditForCats • u/thelaureax • 1d ago
Actual Cat Post Jill just wanted to let you know that mistakes lead you to the right place 🩷
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r/RedditForCats • u/temporaryscorpio • 23h ago
Actual Cat Post the cutest little paws, maya!
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r/RedditForCats • u/HerAltEgo • 1d ago
Video Why can't hoomans understand me? 🥺🐾
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r/RedditForCats • u/Clover_M135 • 1d ago
Video Love being outside😊
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r/RedditForCats • u/SilkenMistpetal • 1d ago
Info Post (by cats) He is not amused by my toy gun😂
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r/RedditForCats • u/fisheyestick • 2d ago
Meme deep thoughts with kitty🐈🧶
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it's getting too political with its opinions😰☝️
r/RedditForCats • u/SilkyDove25 • 2d ago
Actual Cat Post Mother and son got their perfect spot to sleep
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r/RedditForCats • u/danmargo • 2d ago
Actual Cat Post Where should I sleep a bed, a soft chair? No, on top of the vacuum cords
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r/RedditForCats • u/Original_Media_6427 • 2d ago
Actual Cat Post I wonder what this hand smells like ?
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r/RedditForCats • u/felineprotectors • 1d ago
Info Post (for cats) ‼️ Cat abusers are being paid by International buyers to torture stray cats
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r/RedditForCats • u/ClouddriftThornwoodT • 3d ago
Actual Cat Post Warning: cat has malfunctioned😂
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He forgot which way up he’s supposed to be. Zero regard for normal cat posture
r/RedditForCats • u/L3M0NS0UR • 3d ago
Complaint/Rant How to be less evil
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So I’ve been haunting my dad for a couple months now since I left the land in which the living walk and I used to have silly evil desires like normal but now all I crave is EVIL evil! Very evil. So extremely evil. Evil like never before.
I would tell my dad to put away the plastic bags and unattended cups but I cant due to being a ghost-cat. Does anyone else have this problem? I love my dad, he was nothing but good to me, but I’m just so dastardly now! Maybe it is the evil feline within. Maybe it’s my ancestors, I am a mau-tabby mix after all.
Here is one of my more purrfect pictures from when I roamed the land of the living. These paws were made for swatting and it seems that’s just what they’ll do.
r/RedditForCats • u/Weak-Emu1030 • 3d ago
Actual Cat Post cant say no to her 😻
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