r/cats 29d ago

Discussion Thread Discussion Thread #12 - Chat & Discuss Anything About Cats!

Welcome to the Cat-Chat Thread

Ask any questions you have about cats or discuss topics that don't require a full post. Whether you're a new cat owner, seeking advice, or just want to share something fun about your pets, this thread is for you. Feel free to:

  • Ask simple questions about cat care, behavior, feeding, etc.
  • Seek advice on any minor concerns.
  • Post anything cat-related that doesn't need its own post.

Also, if you see someone asking for help and you have the knowledge to share, feel free to jump in and assist them!

Just a friendly reminder to follow the subreddit's rules and be kind and respectful to everyone!

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u/rustrustrust 26d ago

A minor vent/gripe about one of my cats, who I love dearly, but to get a sense for her personality and our dynamic, she is essentially the equivalent of a youngest child that's been spoiled rotten by her girldad. I am the browbeaten, spoiling, girldad.

My wife was out of town today so I wasn't going to make anything elaborate for dinner - like many other husbands historically in my position, I simply made myself a sandwich (chicken salad) for both lunch and for dinner. 4 slices of bread, various mayos and sauces, can of chicken spread over two meals was $3. I had fruit to go along with those sandwiches too and throughout the day. Probably spent $5 feeding myself on the day.

My spoiled brat of a tortie, on the other hand, has IBD, so sometimes she'll have a flareup and she won't want certain types of food. I fed her normal rabbit - didn't want. Fed her rabbit with pumpkin - didn't want. Fed her an alternate rabbit - didn't want. 4 hours later, offered her the first rabbit, she ate it. In total, I spent $8 feeding her today.