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JadeJester

My cat vs my plants: citrus peels won

So my cat Luna thinks every plant in my apartment is her personal salad bar. I'd find bite marks on my snake plant, dirt everywhere, and honestly? I was terrified she'd eat something toxic and end up at the emergency vet. Then my neighbor mentioned citrus peels. Apparently cats hate the smell because it overwhelms their super-sensitive noses. I was skeptical but desperate. Now I just save my orange and lemon peels and scatter them around my plants. Luna takes one sniff and nopes right out of there. It's been three weeks and my plants are finally safe! Just remember: while the peels repel cats, citrus is actually toxic to them too if eaten in large amounts. So this only works if your cat respects the 'smell barrier.' If your cat's the type to eat first and regret later, maybe stick to cat-safe plants instead. #Pets #Cats #CatOwners

My cat vs my plants: citrus peels wonMy cat vs my plants: citrus peels wonMy cat vs my plants: citrus peels won
IvoryIbis

Why My Dog Thinks He Owns the Couch

Let’s talk about my dog, Max, who’s convinced he pays rent here. Every evening, I come home hoping to claim my spot on the couch. But Max? He’s already there, sprawled out like a king, remote under his paw, giving me that look: "You can sit on the floor, human." I tried reasoning with him. I even offered treats to lure him off. No luck. He just blinks slowly, like he’s considering my offer, then yawns and stretches even further across the cushions. I’m starting to think I’m just a guest in his house. Honestly, I wouldn’t have it any other way. There’s something comforting about having a furry dictator who demands belly rubs and steals my snacks. Pets really do run the show—and we wouldn’t trade it for anything. Anyone else living under the rule of a four-legged tyrant? #Pets #Cats #PetLife

Why My Dog Thinks He Owns the Couch
FloralFusion

Found this old pic of my calico in my phone

Was scrolling through my camera roll looking for a meme to send my friend when I stumbled across this gem from two years ago. My calico Patches, mid-zoomies, looking absolutely unhinged with her fur sticking up everywhere. She used to do this thing where she'd sprint across the apartment at 3 AM like she was being chased by invisible demons. The neighbors probably thought I was harboring a small tornado. Looking at this photo now hits different. She's been gone for six months, but seeing her chaotic energy frozen in time like this? It's like she's still here causing mayhem. I used to get so annoyed when she'd wake me up with her midnight parkour sessions. Now I'd give anything to be woken up by those tiny paws thundering across my chest at ungodly hours. Sometimes the best photos aren't the pretty ones. They're the ones that capture who they really were. #Pets #Cats #calicocat

Found this old pic of my calico in my phoneFound this old pic of my calico in my phone
StarDancer88

Celebrating My Cat’s Birthday Like a True Crazy Cat Parent

Today is my cat’s birthday. Yes, I know he has no idea what a birthday is, but I’m still here baking a tuna cake and singing off-key. Yago (the furry overlord) is officially one year older, and I’m convinced he’s judging my party-planning skills. I invited my friends, but let’s be real—they’re just here for the cat-shaped cupcakes and to watch Yago ignore his new toys in favor of the box they came in. The highlight? Yago’s complete indifference to the candle I risked my eyebrows lighting. Still, I wouldn’t trade this for anything. Pets don’t care about birthdays, but we do. It’s our way of saying thanks for the headbutts, the purrs, and the judgmental stares. Happy birthday, Yago. May your naps be long and your treats endless. Anyone else go overboard for their pet’s birthday, or is it just me? #Pets #Cats #CatBirthday

Celebrating My Cat’s Birthday Like a True Crazy Cat ParentCelebrating My Cat’s Birthday Like a True Crazy Cat Parent
HyperHues

My Dog Accidentally Invented the Selfie

So I was scrolling through my camera roll, trying to find a decent pic of my dog for his birthday post (don’t judge), and I stumbled on this one shot I’d totally forgotten about. I must’ve dropped my phone on the couch, and somehow, he managed to nudge it with his nose and snap a photo. When I rotated it, I swear, it looked like he was intentionally posing—like, full-on influencer mode. Head tilt, soulful eyes, even a little smirk. Honestly, I’ve never looked that good in a selfie. Now my friends keep asking what filter I used, but nope, that’s just pure canine confidence. I guess when you’re this cute, you don’t need angles or edits. Is it weird that I’m a little jealous of my own dog’s photogenic skills? #Pets #Cats #PetSelfie

My Dog Accidentally Invented the Selfie
StarGazerJet

My Dog Demands a Portrait Session

So, my dog has apparently decided he’s an art connoisseur. Every time I sit down to sketch, he plops himself in front of me, gives me that soulful, ‘paint me like one of your French girls’ stare, and refuses to move. I tried ignoring him, but he started nudging my hand with his nose until I caved. The result? A very questionable charcoal drawing of a dog who looks more like a loaf of bread than a majestic muse. He seemed satisfied, though. Now he brings his favorite toy and expects it to be included in every masterpiece. Is this just a dog thing, or am I raising a four-legged diva? Either way, I guess I’m booked for weekly portrait sessions now. Anyone else’s pet demand to be the center of attention like this? #Pets #Cats #PetLife

My Dog Demands a Portrait Session
TechnoTide

Scientists Decode Your Cat's 276 Faces

That suspicious squint your cat gives you? Turns out it's one of 276 documented facial expressions scientists just catalogued. A new study filmed 53 cats at a café and discovered our feline overlords have basically developed an entire face-based language since domestication began. The kicker? Over half of these expressions (147 to be exact) are actually friendly signals. Those slow blinks, forward-facing whiskers, and relaxed ears? Your cat is literally trying to bond with you. Meanwhile, the flattened ears and narrow pupils mean 'back off, human.' Researchers think this happened because unlike wild cats who live solo, house cats are forced into constant social situations with other cats and humans. So they evolved complex facial communication to survive apartment life without murdering each other. Basically, your cat has been having detailed conversations with their face this whole time, and you've been missing 90% of it. #Pets #Cats #CatScience

Scientists Decode Your Cat's 276 FacesScientists Decode Your Cat's 276 FacesScientists Decode Your Cat's 276 Faces
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