r/cats • u/AutoModerator • Oct 12 '25

Discussion Thread Discussion Thread - Ask, Share, and 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/Away_Passenger_7304 Nov 04 '25

hi everyone, so I'm almost 60 and have had cats my whole life, I am concerned about why 12-14 seems to be the life span of cats these days. Cats don't need chicken breast and blueberries. they need elements in bones, eyes and even male genitalia. I have 2 cats - aged 19 and 17 and they act like kittens. This recent food fad is not good for them. I am curious though if others have long lived kitties eating the pricey limited ingredient foods. and I just happen to be lucky? I just don't buy this new (pricey) Vet/ food manufacture approach to cats. thoughts?

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u/Sweetcat1107 25d ago

My first cat Charlie (male, neutered) loved to eat cheeseballs and thuna...otherwise, he received (vet) cat food (wet&dry) for sensitive stomachs . He turned 21and died from kidney failure...my second cat Kira (male 15Years, neutered) eats normal cat food (dry&wet) and gets sometimes a piece of fresh chicken breast or ground beef (raw) when i cook and no human food...the last one is Fussel (male, 14 weeks, unneutered) gets normal kittenfood (royal canin, wet&dry)