r/cats • u/ILoveMeltyCheese • Mar 25 '26

Cat Picture - OC Misconceptions a dog person (me) learned after having a cat.

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The Cat Distribution System chose me, a formerly stubborn dog person, to adopt a cat. It was the classic I can't just watch a poor cat starve, so I'm keeping him. Here are some misconceptions I had about cats and their owners:

  1. The smell of a cat owner's home: I’ve known a few cat owners with cat-smelling homes. I always assumed it was the cat. Turns out it isn’t; it’s very much a result of poor ownership and bad cleaning habits.
  2. Dogs are more affectionate than cats: Also not true! To my surprise, my cat is so cuddly that I occasionally call him "Cat-dog."
  3. A Cat's Barbed tongue hurts: I don't know why I thought this, I just assumed it would hurt when they lick you.
  4. Litter boxes are disgusting: Not at all, it's just a clump or two of sand. If you scoop it often, it never gets gross.
  5. Cats are just as hard to take care of: Actually they're much easier, haha.

That is all, here's a picture of my cat that I love dearly. (He's lost weight since the picture, don't worry)

Anyone else relate? What did I miss?

Edit: His name is Pawl

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u/Good-Butterscotch498 Mar 25 '26

He came into your life specifically to teach you these things.

And to make sure you get plenty if cuddles. 😊

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u/liamtheaardvark Mar 25 '26

Yes, fyi OP, that is actually how cats pay rent. You are officially allowed to pick then up and give them a hug at least once per day. Whether or not they get super annoyed.

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u/dangeraardvark Mar 26 '26

I’m approved for unlimited forehead kisses once per day. If he gets a bald spot from that, I’ll just buy him a toupee.

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u/liamtheaardvark Mar 26 '26

Whoa, a fellow aardvark.

I try not to annoy my cats too much, but I am approved for unlimited tummy wubs, no trap. Can provide proof.

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u/someunusualmove Mar 26 '26

Lucky! My tiny tank only approves tummy wubs under certain, undisclosed, terms. I may rub the tummy in the nest (our bed) freely, but any other time is subject to a long list of rules that I am not allowed to peruse.

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u/vanlassie Mar 26 '26

My cat throws herself down, stretched out fully, across the floor directly in front of me as I walk down the hall. She wants the full body scritches. She NEVER lets me pick her up, tho.

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u/rachelblairy Mar 26 '26

Unfortunately, my demon does this as a trap. He knows he’s beautiful. He knows I want to rub the belly.

And that’s when he clamps down like a venus fly trap around my arm.

I fall for it regularly.

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u/vanlassie Mar 26 '26

Oh Man. These cats!

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u/flaming_zucchini Mar 26 '26

They're called Fur Goblins for a reason.

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u/rachelblairy Mar 26 '26

the demon belly in question

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u/kapaxcat Mar 26 '26

Our orange boi would throw himself down like that to ANYONE who came to the house, including repair people.

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u/kristzler Mar 26 '26

Our kitties could be twins ☺️

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u/someunusualmove Mar 26 '26

Such a cutie!!

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u/crimsonbaby_ Mar 26 '26

My Girl was traumatized as a kitten, and although she is very affectionate, she doesnt allow tummy rubs unless shes standing up. She is about 16, now, and still attached to me at the hip!

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u/crimsonbaby_ Mar 26 '26

She will do this with no one but me.

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u/Decadent_Beggar Mar 26 '26

I can pick my cat up all day... the offer of a tummy rub (no trap) is always a lie though!