What r/cats keeps coming back to
Complaints raised here by more than one person. One-off posts are not included.
421 recurring problems · 12046 threads read · read since September 2026 · Reddit
Raised more than once here
Most people first.
- 231Why does pet grief last for years?“She was 22. Its been a few years since she passed but I still miss her so much. I feel so alone without her.”
- 161Why is my new high-energy puppy so overwhelming?“hi guys! this is rufus he is my first kitty. i grew up with a dog so i am still learning. what is your best advice for my sweet rufus, or a first time cat owner?”
- 128How do I identify if these bugs are bed bugs?“I very, unfortunately found a moth larvae infestation on my cats cave that usually sits underneath a chair.”
- 111How to stop a puppy from biting when playing“10-week-old kitten has extremely intense play biting — looking for ideas from people who've dealt with similar kittens”
- 82Should I be in the room when my dog is put down?“I took her to the vet to see if it was time to put her down because she was suffering and they denied the procedure and then she went in her sleep less than 24 hours later.”
- 75Why does my anxious cat scream and panic over closed doors?“Sometimes she gets really overwhelmed and will run, scream or bite.”
- 65Why is my roommate's cat hissing and following me?“It is my roomate's cats and it has seen me few times before though I have never played with him/her. I am usually not comfortable with cats(including this one).”
- 61How to handle unexpected pet medical bills“if I had any money to hand him over to a vet I 100% would but I just don't know what this is or how else to address it.”
- 57How do I know if getting another pet is a mistake?“I am just worried if getting a 3rd cat could maybe ruin their bond somehow? Or have the sister be even more overwhelmed with another cat?”
- 55Cat keeps peeing on my bed“Please help me - suspected idiopathic cystitis and my cat keeps urinating on my bed.”
- 55How to identify tiny unknown bugs found inside the house“I recently applied topical flea prevention treatment on my cat, and everyday after that I find these dead bugs in her bed. Can someone please tell me what these bugs are?”
- 48How to help a terrified rescue cat adjust to a new home“He is allegedly very confident and affectionate, but terrified of strangers visiting the home.”
- 44How to deal with all the low effort AI content online“its sad that when I see interesting things like this these days I always have to wonder if its AI”
- 43How to clean a room when you are too depressed“Does anyone else’s living room look like a paper recycling facility?”
- 43How do I deal with severe separation anxiety in a newly adopted dog?“I’m at work, thinking of him, bar, thinking of him, I don’t travel, cause I think of him.”
- 42Unremovable black spots on cat's face“Well I found her VERY recently (only a week before) and she was like that since I brought her in. I just noticed that thing 2 or 3 days ago cuz she's very scared of me and wouldn't go outside her house no matter what”
- 37Why is there a mystery wet dog or sour smell in the house?“Noticed a really strong urine smell coming from my sixteen year old baby’s head today. Gave her a little wash and it still persisted. Any advice?”
- 36How to mentally tire out a high energy dog“I'm not qualified to homeschool her 😭❤️”
- 36How to handle a young puppy alone during sudden schedule changes“In a couple of days, my partner and I are embarking on a 2 week vacation overseas. I'm very excited! But also drowning in anxiety about leaving my kitty for that long 😭”
- 35How to calm down a hyperactive teenage dog“I dont know how to get him to calm down. I just want him to be happy and calm”
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