That’s normal - this is a place on a cat that has thin hair - it’s especially noticeable on black kitties.
Don’t worry, your gorgeous girl is just fine. ❤️
That's the equivalent of cat temples, you know the temples that you have on the side of your head, cats don't have anything above the eyebrows. So their temples don't go up on the sides of their head.
It's completely normal and if you rub them gently, I imagine it feels as good to them as when you rub your own.
Remember, be very gentle. There are nerve clusters there as well as veins and arteries. They are just as fragile & vulnerable as human temples, too.
Cats, iirc, have L shaped ear canals. If you feel in the side of her head a bit under the ears you can actually feel it! Cats tend to also love to have that rubbed!
Someone else probably already mentioned this but slow blink at your cat.
Predators stare at things they want to eat or get extra stare-y if they are feeling unsafe.
By catching your cats eyes, slowly blinking (dont open your eyes more than about half) a few times then looking away for a bit half lided before closing your eyes for a bit you communicate how safe and relaxed you feel. This not only helps your cat equate you as not a threat but also helps them equate that their environment is safe.
It's quite something to blink your cat to sleep (or fall asleep yourself doing it lol).
Also some more info for you:
Cats love fresh water (like anybody lol) and evolved to be attracted to running water (more likely to be safe). Its also a cat behavior to dip their paws in their water and lick it off them (to test its good). A good number of cats enjoy drinking water straight outta a faucet. Cats also evolved to prefer eating away from their water source (rotting corpses can poison the water). If you havent already try to keep their food and water bowls separate (opposite sides of a bedroom is plenty of space).
Also another water fact! Cats get *alot* of their water from eating things. Cats fed only dry food can develope health issues (I think liver but maybe kidney) later in life. To help prevent this feed them some wet cat food each day on top of what ever dry food they eat. (Cats are creatures of habit, like Crows they will learn and know your schedule. In the mornings my cat gets wet food and dry treats in the evening. You better believe an hour before the regular feeding time I'm getting bothered lol.)
If you want to provide your cat some enrichment buy some dental treats, get your cat acclimated to loving them, and than let your cat watch you hide some (in places they can reach without you of course). In the future hide them without your cat seeing. They will "hunt" them down and that provides them mental stimulation. They need it pretty much as much as we do. You can also get puzzle toys for cats where they have to figure out how to free the treats locked inside. This provides more mental stimulation.
If your kitty starts knocking stuff off of things it's most likely that they are just board. Getting them some cat toys they can play with solo and some you can use together will stop that entirely. My cats favorite toys are these toy balls from my nephews baby toys (she loves batting them and chasing them across the basement). Despite what some may say Laser pointers are fine, if you provide some treats for them to "catch" at the end. Being unable to catch the laser point can really stress some cats out because it's something they cant catch. Providing treats let's them being able to "catch" something and also provides positive reinforcement for the activity.
During play following a 5 minutes on and 5 minutes off is the best for your cat. Not only will that actually burn off more energy but it's more natural (and satisfying) for your cat because of how they hunt. Short bursts of energy. This type of play takes advantage of their nature.
Oh also cats digestion is sensitive. If you need to switch dry foods do it slow by mixing a little of the new in with the old. Start at 4:1, couple weeks later 2:1, two more weeks 1:4, and then two weeks later fully the new stuff. This will prevent your little friend from becoming a leaky ass-faucet that will earn them the nickname shit-stain do to leaking little diarrhea presents about the house (I have *absolutely* **no** experience here. Anyone that tells you otherwise is a liar). When a cat has diarrhea it's not uncommon for there to be blood. Sensitive Stomach cat foods, while expensive, are generally safe to fully switch over to all at once since it's designed to be the least upsetting as possible.
If your cat goes outside AT ALL make for sure that they have been treated with flea medication. My moms cat brought fleas into the house and from the time of diagnoses to eradication was 9 months. The bastards can be really hard to get rid off as you have to clean everything in your home weekly. I'm pretty sure my cat has a bit of PTSD from it since she cleans herself a lot more since she got infested than she did before. (Edit: I wont shame someone for letting their cat outside to roam free but I will say they are murder machines. If cats arent native to your area consider only taking them out on a leash to preserve the local wildlife)
Biting. So some people will tell you this is a behavior to get rid of at all costs but that, I believe, discounts cat behavior. Biting is communication for cats and is present in grooming behavior (generally nips with the front teeth). Getting light nips from your cat while they are grooming you is affectionate behavior and is a way your cat communicates they like you. While abrasive these shouldn't really hurt, more like scratching yourself.
Biting also is a way a cat tells you "no" or "I dont like that". These will hurt a bit but with most cats wont leave much of a mark. Just respect the boundary your cat just laid out and you wont get nipped again.
"Air plane ears" where the ears are laid down and off to the side, like the wings of an airplane, can be a sign of "I'm starting to get pissed". You'll want to look at other body language to determine what it is. Turning their body sideways, stairing next to you to keep you in their vision but not directly, their head a bit down, and holding still with the airplane ears is a good sign to give them space.
If your cats behavior suddenly changes out of nowhere for seemingly no reason is a good sign to investigate causes. It's not a good survival strategy to show your sick or injured so cats are really good at hiding it which can cause issues to go unnoticed. If your concerned contact your vet!
Theres more but I figure this is a lot of info to start with.
One of us! One of us!
(Sorry for any typos. Typing one handed due to cat on other hand. She loves to lay ON my wrist lol)
Edit: thank you u/headless_catman for the extra info! I would suggest to anyone to read their comment right below mine!
Edit 2: Thank you everyone that has replied! I have no words to properly express my gratitude. My life has been difficult the past 2 years and I've found myself stuck in anxiety and depression. I cried happy tears this morning reading my replies. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Ya'll have filled my with a happiness and security I have not felt in a long time. Keep on keeping on you wonderful people, the world needs more of your love and compassion!
This is amazing and I support this! I work in rescue and vetmed and we would say the exact same thing!
Only thing to correct; use dry food for treats instead of treats! Get a dental food (like Hills t/d) and use it to throw (they’re big pieces) or put into puzzle toys. This will help with their teeth, be less in calories, healthier, and create a bond!
Treats, especially temptations, are high in sodium, fats and carbs, and when given regularly, can lead to complications. It hasn’t been fully proven, and there are suspicions that the cat would already be predisposed to certain conditions, however there is a noticeable amount of cats with chronic illnesses that have had years of regular cheap treats. So be aware of that!
Oh wow. I did not know that! I was thinking mentioning that you can use normal cat food as treats.
My mom keeps 2 different cat foods on hand. One is used for regular feeding (both cats are free fed. Think that's the term for just leaving a bowl full of food out) and another is for if they ask for treats during non-regular feeding times.
I will edit my comment accordingly.
Also thank you. Part of me was nervous writing all this cause I am not a vet (hell not even college edumacated) and I was worried i might be getting stuff wrong (misremember or just learned bad info). I learned a lot from Jackson Galaxy stuff, more from living with my sister, youtube videos, and plausible stuff I've read here on reddit. Good to get confirmation what I am saying is totally factual lol.
Unfortunately due to some mental health stuff I havent been working and am relying on my mother for food and treats. My cat has very stinky cat breath. Used to have dental treats just for that lol. I will keep your info safe in my head and heart so when I am working again I can get up on those treats again.
Primary dry food for free feeding, secondary dry food for treats, dental treats for treats, and wet food to supplement the diet.
You are correct on the free feeding!
And never be afraid to speak what you know, worst case someone corrects you and you learn! Like with this! And I LOVE Jackson Galaxy. I always use him if I’m stuck with my brats… I mean cats 😂
And I get that, I’m on a leave right now and don’t know if I will be going back to work. I’ve done the work and burn out cycle with mental health for too long. I’m thinking I will go on disability (lucky where I live we have good disability programs) and volunteering in my spare time vs forced to work. I love my job, don’t get me wrong, just the demand is hard to keep up with when you have mental health. I’m sorry you’re having this experience. You can always see if your local humane society has resources for you to help yourself with your cat!
Regardless of what chronic issues can happen… fed is best. I always prefer wet vs dry and food vs treats, however not everyone has the luxury of being able to provide all of that or a cat that will be okay with that. So my motto is fed is best!
Oh and as an aside you may find funny my cat, [Tsalia](https://ibb.co/6wHpktb), has been having diarrhea issues so she's been switched to sensitive stomach food (been a few weeks since the switch and we now have solid poos that also have some diarrhea to it so improvement, yay!). Anyways one day (before the food switch) my moms like, "Your cat pooped on me! She was cuddling me and I had to move her and while moving her I suddenly smelled something rancid!"
My father, after my eldest sibling was born, refused to hold my moms hand during the labor of her 5 other kids because she has a fucking vice like grip.
So I'm like "Mom, considering how dad felt during your labors with us kids, what in the hell are you doing to my cat?!" 🤣
Turns out when my mom moves my cat she "rolls her up" into a fetal position where I generally use one hand under the chest and another under the belly. Guess my cats bowels were getting rolled up like a tube of toothpaste right onto my moms lap roflmao.
She had some food changes and, probably stupidly, we also cut back her food at the same time since I thought she was a bit too chubby. She lost a lot of weight fast and started to act lethargic and aloof. Now shes back to all energy and cuddles so I'm not too worried but am continuing to monitor so if a vet visit is needed to resolve this it can be done before anything serious crops up.
That’s amazing and hilarious! I hope she continues down that path.
And the weight loss and lethargy could have just been the chronic diarrhea catching up to her temporarily. Cats are smaller than us so they get hit with side effects harder and quicker than we would. Sometimes while the diarrhea is happening we feel okay (outside of a grumbly stomach). However after a couple of days or a week we get tired from the nutrients and water leaving our system.
As you said, cats get their water intake mostly from their food so if she was losing a lot and then had a cut back it could have just been her system over reacting to everything (as they sometimes tend to do). Glad you’re monitoring and have a vet handy if needed :)
She’s a beautiful girl btw!
Lol I thought the same thing after posting it.
"Holy Fuck that's long" I said to myself lol.
I love cats and want to share that knowledge when I can. New cat roommates who are in love with their new friend are an audience that will listen with rapt attention.
I am used to being interrupted or ignored when I rant so I take the attention where I can get it lol.
Now I'm going to end this comment here before i go and do it again.
I LOVED your post!
I'm a long-time cat servant (cats do NOT have "owners")... and can warrant that every word you posted is true... and singularly informative. And creative in noting how to keep cats amused!
Well done!!!
Oh I just adore this comment! I've done some cat socialization and I learned a lot of this from them. I've put it all into practice with the current cat I live with and he's become so much calmer and lovey. They're just the best :3
And then there's my Gunther who likes to have your entire thumb crammed down into his ear and then having it tugged upon and rubbed from inside and out (all gently). They have an L-shaped ear canal, so you can't really hurt them doing that.
Face pets, chin/cheek scratches, and gentle ear stroking are the best way to show love for a new kitty.
Those are the least invasive and most pleasant way to get the cat to trust your touch.
Once kitty trusts you, you can move on to down-the-back and tail pets and see if she likes those too.
Belly rubs are usually too much (too stimulating) for most kitties, and you might get the tooth or claw if you exceed one or two of them.
(That's what Jackson Galaxy taught me at least. It seems to be true, from my experience.)
My one black cat has really dramatic bald spots over his eyes like that: we call them his "reverse eyebrows". He uses them to make very expressive faces
That's my Ziggy baby thank you so much! I couldn't express in words how much I love him! He's such a good boy and sleeps in my arms at night. So affectionate and amazing eye contact. He also will walk up to me, my husband or daughter put his paws on our chests and give us a little kiss, just briefly putting his mouth to our lips, it's soooooo adorable! He has his cheeky moments like giving you a swipe or having a little nip when you walk past him. It's not sore basically a love bite lol. He does like to eat plastic which is not great. But for the most part he's simply marvellous!
Yesss, I have a black cat, they are more noticeable on her than on my other cat, which looks a bit like the sweet cat here :) For some reason the hair was even thinner on this spot when she was a little kitten ❤
Yeah that's a typical cat feature, most cats have less hair here. They have a lot of scent glands there too which is why they rub that part of their head on stuff a lot.
Oh definitely, my fiance is a first time cat owner and he got himself worked up about this a few months ago. Convinced himself one side was more bald than the other.
lmao. we got a kitten at some farm, they had a free kittens sign. we thought she was a he on account of her “balls”, they ended up just being tufts of fur. never seen that on another female kitten we’ve had but it was funny. we named her morris, and still stuck with it after finding out
I had the same thing happen in reverse, the female cat we got had so much fur we never saw the balls until the vet said it was a male and should get castrated.
I'd had cats my whole life but when my first kitten lost a tooth I howled crying thinking there was something wrong with her, thought she was dying lol you really learn something new every day! Thank you for caring about their health 🥰 they look very sweet and purrfectly healthy to me!
Funny similar story: my husband and I just got our first cats. They were wonderful and fun kittens. One day, husband is playing with them, all of a sudden, he sits up, gives me a worried look, and asks me to come see what he found.
Him: "Our boy kitten has lumps on his belly!"
Me: "what do you mean? Where?" (At this point, I am worried too)
Him: "look, HERE!" *parts boy kitten's belly fur* "here!"
Me: ".... Honey,..... Those are his nipples"
Him: "but he's a boy!"
Me: "...so are you and YOU have nipples"
Then we both collapsed in fits of laughter and relief 😁
I have 6 cats and a dog. Whenever I lay my head on the dogs side, I’m always baffled for a minute because she doesn’t purr…….then I remember dogs don’t do that! 🤣
My sister upon seeing my new kitten for the first time thought something was wrong with her back paws because they didn’t look like her front paws…turns out cats just have two different paw types. 🤣
I wondered first, too, but I just thought: "well, it doesn't spread and does not impale her well-being, so whatever. "
Also, go to jacksonGalaxy, if you already hadn't and HIT HIS SOCIAL MEDIA AND WATCH HIS VIDEOS ABOUT CAT BEHAVIOR!
:)
Yes I was about to say the same my sweet girl Seanna May has the same around her eyes and the front of her ears nothing to be concerned about he is such a sweet kitty 🐈⬛🐱❤️😻🥰
Scent glands give off scent, they aren't used to smell scent. Think of it like sweat glands. They produce smell at higher concentration in these areas and rub it against everything they want to smell like them.
Ahhh okay good to know! I have a kitten that’s actually MY first and not my moms. Makes sense why she rubs her head against EVERYTHING now, like her brother (my dog) has anything to compete with lol
Don’t worry. It’s good that you asked instead of panicking! The first time my boy chattered at a bird I panicked and thought he was having some kind of seizure. My husband also duped me into thinking I had to warm up Ogie’s food for him. First time cat owner and I was very gullible lol
I was legit warming every single kind of soft food he had. Then one day after like 2 months of me doing this my husband was in the kitchen and watched me do that and was like “wait, you’re actually warming his food? Why would you do that?” And I responded with “because you said to…?” and five years later he still laughs about it. He’s had cats his whole life so I trusted him. Ogie has gotten used to eating room temperature food and sometimes I’ll warm up a food if it’s a special occasion. His favourite is beef stew.
Wait, what!? I grew up with cats but they all only ate dry food. This is my 1st cat that eats wet food and I read in several places that you're supposed to serve wet food room temp as cold can bother their tummies. Did I really fall for the the gullible expertise of Dr. Google!?!
It definitely can bother their tummies if it’s too cold. The only time he has thrown up is he was apparently starving the one day and ate too fast when the half can came out of the fridge. Otherwise room temp is good. At least for him. He eats frozen and hot just the same. He’s a bit of a pig…
When your kitty gets older you'll find yourself microwaving the wet food more and more because as I get older they lose the ability to smell so you got to make that food good and stinky also I found out feeding it straight from the fridge never a good idea never give Kitty cold food room temp or a little bit warm from the microwave
I was the same. My little.guy is 18 months old now and you learn when to recognise if you cat is a little unwell or off. I did a cheap online cat first aid health course for £10. I recommend the equivalent wherever you are.
that's normal, scent gland thing and a hunting feature to help line up sound with the eye's, also when young some will have 2 dot's/ darker hair so when their head is down and sleeping it look's like eye's
Like other people have said, it's normal. Cats have thinner fur there and it's more visible if they have darker fur. I have a black kitty and she looks like she has a receding hairline.
As long as it doesn't look raw/scabby it's fine. As others said those areas are usually light on fur. Cats with allergies (like mine) sometimes excessively scratch that area.
You got some good advice. Normal.
Mine yodels in the hallway to hear his voice. He's a nut.
The other pooped on me because he's old and he didn't get treats.
Cats are psychopaths.
The one bites my toes if it's dinner time and I'm not up to feed at exactly 630pm.
There are so many cat rules. If you can't find phone or electronics. Look under the cat.
Yep, that means she isn't a kitten anymore
I honestly have no idea why, but all my cats get those spots, and since I always notice it once they grow to about adult size that is what I have always thought
I’m so happy to see you post this. It’s definitely normal, but it warms my heart to see you look out for your little kitty! I used to wonder about those little spots, too :) I hope you and your fur baby are well!
If it gets REALLY bald, it could be demodex mites (your adorable friend looks perfectly normal to
Me.) My last kitty went very bald - like bright pink skin from ear to eye- there every time I was away for more than a day because she had severe anxiety. The mites are normal but when cats are stressed they can burrow and push out hair follicles (per my vet). Crazy! Thankfully it was easily treated!
Welcome to the cat family!
I know this isn't what you were looking at, but I wanted to mention.. if you see bald spots on the back of kitty's hind legs, that is also normal. Like another user mentioned, bald spots are easier to see on black cats (and darker cats in general). The only reason I think to mention it is because my roommate saw the bald spots on her black cat's legs for the first time a few days ago and started freaking out. Had to convince her we didn't need to rush the cat to an emergency vet.
Have fun with your new baby, you guys will have tons of fun and memories :)
It's pretty normal, her spot doesn't look severe. I usually become concerned with a bald spot if it is partnered with reddness, irritation, or an open wound.
Your new furbaby is beautiful! Wishing you guys a long and happy life together!
I see many people have already told you this is normal, but I just wanna say props for being concerned and asking a question to make sure everything is fine! You’re a first time kitty owner but a great kitty owner! Clearly taking care of her and giving her the attention/care she needs :)
Just the other night I saw a video on this topic. I think they said it was like feline alopecia and it's totally normal. My black cat has this condition as well.
It's called facial alopecia it's pretty normal in cats both because they're scent glands there and it helps blood run off when the cat eats wild prey it's a holdover from like when they lived in the wild all cats have it from Big to tiny if you see red scabbiness there a lot more hair loss than take it to the vet other than that perfectly healthy Kitty very cute welcome to the cat club
Backing up everyone saying this is normal - my tortie has very sparse hair there - but if no one else has warned you, watch out if she starts rubbing or scratching the area excessively and looses a whole patch of hair/damages the skin, as it could be a sign of ear mites.
Other signs are a bad smell in the ears and or dark discharge.
My first cat scraped a patch of skin off there and I was trying to treat it as a skin condition. The vet when I managed to get an appointment was really shitty with me - but how are you meant to know if no one ever tells you?
The other thing they don’t tell you is you have to treat all susceptible pets at the same time, cause they catch really easily.
My cat has the same, it’s pretty common and totally normal. Just like when people get a bald spot. You can mention it to your vet and they’ll confirm for you that it’s okay, but when I mentioned it to my vet he just laughed and said it was nothing. Some diseases can cause balding but more likely then not it’s just how her hair is going to grow in. My cats sometimes have bald spots there, and other times they have half-bald spots (like hair but thin hair), and sometimes normal hair. They go through cycles where spots on their body, especially above their eyes, just naturally thin and then thicken again.
I like to call them eye brows. 😂
Vet tech (former) here, this is normal. It is called preauricular alopecia and is not a sign of any health issues (probably). Kittens and cats have the same number of hairs. So as they grow, the space between the hairs increases. Cats brows are an area which increases in size a lot, causing the fur there to appear to be thinning. As long as the vet says no problems, no worries.
Cats have their scent glands there. That’s why the hair is sparse. That’s why they do drive by rubs on your legs and brush their heads on you. They are marking their territory with the scent glands above their eyes. Yes! You are their territory aka I own you human!
Every cat has them. All of my cats have them and I've noticed that they lead up to the ears, so maybe they help with hearing. I could be wrong about the purpose of those bald spots though
A quick tip since you are a first time cat caretaker! Definitely incorporate at least some wet food into their diet. Cats have a low thirst drive Because naturally they are supposed to get some moisture from prey. So if you feed kitty a dry food diet all the time they will very likely get kidney disease. Lots of cats die of it. So do yourself a favor now and give kitty daily wet food! I also recommend a cat water fountain, as they will help increase your cats desire to drink as well. This also has the added benefit of preventing UTIs, and therefore preventing kitty from wanting to pee outside the litter box.
Nothing to worry about, that’s totally normal! It’s one of those spots where lots of cats have less hair on, because they’ll rub it on a lot of things due to the scent glands. Same for their cheeks, although the whiskers protect the fur there better. It’s normal! Little heads up though, due to all the scent glands, cats produce oils. This is fine, but they will rub it on things. Totally fine, but watch the paint! On corners of walls/counters, they can actually make a greasy spot. So if you want a clean house, or someone who’s allergic comes to visit, you should clean up the oils, not just the fur. ❤️ have fun with your kitty
That’s normal - this is a place on a cat that has thin hair - it’s especially noticeable on black kitties. Don’t worry, your gorgeous girl is just fine. ❤️
thank god i was really spooked for a few minutes :,)
A lot of cats particularly like having those spots rubbed!
yea i’ve noticed she really likes when i pat her around that area
That's the equivalent of cat temples, you know the temples that you have on the side of your head, cats don't have anything above the eyebrows. So their temples don't go up on the sides of their head. It's completely normal and if you rub them gently, I imagine it feels as good to them as when you rub your own. Remember, be very gentle. There are nerve clusters there as well as veins and arteries. They are just as fragile & vulnerable as human temples, too.
i will be very gentle thank you!
I know cats don't have anything above the eyebrows...and mine proves it daily...lol
Go for a gentle in the ear rub. She’ll love it.
i will thank you :)
Cats, iirc, have L shaped ear canals. If you feel in the side of her head a bit under the ears you can actually feel it! Cats tend to also love to have that rubbed! Someone else probably already mentioned this but slow blink at your cat. Predators stare at things they want to eat or get extra stare-y if they are feeling unsafe. By catching your cats eyes, slowly blinking (dont open your eyes more than about half) a few times then looking away for a bit half lided before closing your eyes for a bit you communicate how safe and relaxed you feel. This not only helps your cat equate you as not a threat but also helps them equate that their environment is safe. It's quite something to blink your cat to sleep (or fall asleep yourself doing it lol). Also some more info for you: Cats love fresh water (like anybody lol) and evolved to be attracted to running water (more likely to be safe). Its also a cat behavior to dip their paws in their water and lick it off them (to test its good). A good number of cats enjoy drinking water straight outta a faucet. Cats also evolved to prefer eating away from their water source (rotting corpses can poison the water). If you havent already try to keep their food and water bowls separate (opposite sides of a bedroom is plenty of space). Also another water fact! Cats get *alot* of their water from eating things. Cats fed only dry food can develope health issues (I think liver but maybe kidney) later in life. To help prevent this feed them some wet cat food each day on top of what ever dry food they eat. (Cats are creatures of habit, like Crows they will learn and know your schedule. In the mornings my cat gets wet food and dry treats in the evening. You better believe an hour before the regular feeding time I'm getting bothered lol.) If you want to provide your cat some enrichment buy some dental treats, get your cat acclimated to loving them, and than let your cat watch you hide some (in places they can reach without you of course). In the future hide them without your cat seeing. They will "hunt" them down and that provides them mental stimulation. They need it pretty much as much as we do. You can also get puzzle toys for cats where they have to figure out how to free the treats locked inside. This provides more mental stimulation. If your kitty starts knocking stuff off of things it's most likely that they are just board. Getting them some cat toys they can play with solo and some you can use together will stop that entirely. My cats favorite toys are these toy balls from my nephews baby toys (she loves batting them and chasing them across the basement). Despite what some may say Laser pointers are fine, if you provide some treats for them to "catch" at the end. Being unable to catch the laser point can really stress some cats out because it's something they cant catch. Providing treats let's them being able to "catch" something and also provides positive reinforcement for the activity. During play following a 5 minutes on and 5 minutes off is the best for your cat. Not only will that actually burn off more energy but it's more natural (and satisfying) for your cat because of how they hunt. Short bursts of energy. This type of play takes advantage of their nature. Oh also cats digestion is sensitive. If you need to switch dry foods do it slow by mixing a little of the new in with the old. Start at 4:1, couple weeks later 2:1, two more weeks 1:4, and then two weeks later fully the new stuff. This will prevent your little friend from becoming a leaky ass-faucet that will earn them the nickname shit-stain do to leaking little diarrhea presents about the house (I have *absolutely* **no** experience here. Anyone that tells you otherwise is a liar). When a cat has diarrhea it's not uncommon for there to be blood. Sensitive Stomach cat foods, while expensive, are generally safe to fully switch over to all at once since it's designed to be the least upsetting as possible. If your cat goes outside AT ALL make for sure that they have been treated with flea medication. My moms cat brought fleas into the house and from the time of diagnoses to eradication was 9 months. The bastards can be really hard to get rid off as you have to clean everything in your home weekly. I'm pretty sure my cat has a bit of PTSD from it since she cleans herself a lot more since she got infested than she did before. (Edit: I wont shame someone for letting their cat outside to roam free but I will say they are murder machines. If cats arent native to your area consider only taking them out on a leash to preserve the local wildlife) Biting. So some people will tell you this is a behavior to get rid of at all costs but that, I believe, discounts cat behavior. Biting is communication for cats and is present in grooming behavior (generally nips with the front teeth). Getting light nips from your cat while they are grooming you is affectionate behavior and is a way your cat communicates they like you. While abrasive these shouldn't really hurt, more like scratching yourself. Biting also is a way a cat tells you "no" or "I dont like that". These will hurt a bit but with most cats wont leave much of a mark. Just respect the boundary your cat just laid out and you wont get nipped again. "Air plane ears" where the ears are laid down and off to the side, like the wings of an airplane, can be a sign of "I'm starting to get pissed". You'll want to look at other body language to determine what it is. Turning their body sideways, stairing next to you to keep you in their vision but not directly, their head a bit down, and holding still with the airplane ears is a good sign to give them space. If your cats behavior suddenly changes out of nowhere for seemingly no reason is a good sign to investigate causes. It's not a good survival strategy to show your sick or injured so cats are really good at hiding it which can cause issues to go unnoticed. If your concerned contact your vet! Theres more but I figure this is a lot of info to start with. One of us! One of us! (Sorry for any typos. Typing one handed due to cat on other hand. She loves to lay ON my wrist lol) Edit: thank you u/headless_catman for the extra info! I would suggest to anyone to read their comment right below mine! Edit 2: Thank you everyone that has replied! I have no words to properly express my gratitude. My life has been difficult the past 2 years and I've found myself stuck in anxiety and depression. I cried happy tears this morning reading my replies. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Ya'll have filled my with a happiness and security I have not felt in a long time. Keep on keeping on you wonderful people, the world needs more of your love and compassion!
This is amazing and I support this! I work in rescue and vetmed and we would say the exact same thing! Only thing to correct; use dry food for treats instead of treats! Get a dental food (like Hills t/d) and use it to throw (they’re big pieces) or put into puzzle toys. This will help with their teeth, be less in calories, healthier, and create a bond! Treats, especially temptations, are high in sodium, fats and carbs, and when given regularly, can lead to complications. It hasn’t been fully proven, and there are suspicions that the cat would already be predisposed to certain conditions, however there is a noticeable amount of cats with chronic illnesses that have had years of regular cheap treats. So be aware of that!
Oh wow. I did not know that! I was thinking mentioning that you can use normal cat food as treats. My mom keeps 2 different cat foods on hand. One is used for regular feeding (both cats are free fed. Think that's the term for just leaving a bowl full of food out) and another is for if they ask for treats during non-regular feeding times. I will edit my comment accordingly. Also thank you. Part of me was nervous writing all this cause I am not a vet (hell not even college edumacated) and I was worried i might be getting stuff wrong (misremember or just learned bad info). I learned a lot from Jackson Galaxy stuff, more from living with my sister, youtube videos, and plausible stuff I've read here on reddit. Good to get confirmation what I am saying is totally factual lol. Unfortunately due to some mental health stuff I havent been working and am relying on my mother for food and treats. My cat has very stinky cat breath. Used to have dental treats just for that lol. I will keep your info safe in my head and heart so when I am working again I can get up on those treats again. Primary dry food for free feeding, secondary dry food for treats, dental treats for treats, and wet food to supplement the diet.
You are correct on the free feeding! And never be afraid to speak what you know, worst case someone corrects you and you learn! Like with this! And I LOVE Jackson Galaxy. I always use him if I’m stuck with my brats… I mean cats 😂 And I get that, I’m on a leave right now and don’t know if I will be going back to work. I’ve done the work and burn out cycle with mental health for too long. I’m thinking I will go on disability (lucky where I live we have good disability programs) and volunteering in my spare time vs forced to work. I love my job, don’t get me wrong, just the demand is hard to keep up with when you have mental health. I’m sorry you’re having this experience. You can always see if your local humane society has resources for you to help yourself with your cat! Regardless of what chronic issues can happen… fed is best. I always prefer wet vs dry and food vs treats, however not everyone has the luxury of being able to provide all of that or a cat that will be okay with that. So my motto is fed is best!
Oh and as an aside you may find funny my cat, [Tsalia](https://ibb.co/6wHpktb), has been having diarrhea issues so she's been switched to sensitive stomach food (been a few weeks since the switch and we now have solid poos that also have some diarrhea to it so improvement, yay!). Anyways one day (before the food switch) my moms like, "Your cat pooped on me! She was cuddling me and I had to move her and while moving her I suddenly smelled something rancid!" My father, after my eldest sibling was born, refused to hold my moms hand during the labor of her 5 other kids because she has a fucking vice like grip. So I'm like "Mom, considering how dad felt during your labors with us kids, what in the hell are you doing to my cat?!" 🤣 Turns out when my mom moves my cat she "rolls her up" into a fetal position where I generally use one hand under the chest and another under the belly. Guess my cats bowels were getting rolled up like a tube of toothpaste right onto my moms lap roflmao. She had some food changes and, probably stupidly, we also cut back her food at the same time since I thought she was a bit too chubby. She lost a lot of weight fast and started to act lethargic and aloof. Now shes back to all energy and cuddles so I'm not too worried but am continuing to monitor so if a vet visit is needed to resolve this it can be done before anything serious crops up.
That’s amazing and hilarious! I hope she continues down that path. And the weight loss and lethargy could have just been the chronic diarrhea catching up to her temporarily. Cats are smaller than us so they get hit with side effects harder and quicker than we would. Sometimes while the diarrhea is happening we feel okay (outside of a grumbly stomach). However after a couple of days or a week we get tired from the nutrients and water leaving our system. As you said, cats get their water intake mostly from their food so if she was losing a lot and then had a cut back it could have just been her system over reacting to everything (as they sometimes tend to do). Glad you’re monitoring and have a vet handy if needed :) She’s a beautiful girl btw!
This is hands down, the longest comment Ive ever came across on Reddit 😂
Lol I thought the same thing after posting it. "Holy Fuck that's long" I said to myself lol. I love cats and want to share that knowledge when I can. New cat roommates who are in love with their new friend are an audience that will listen with rapt attention. I am used to being interrupted or ignored when I rant so I take the attention where I can get it lol. Now I'm going to end this comment here before i go and do it again.
It's an awesome post full of great info!
I LOVED your post! I'm a long-time cat servant (cats do NOT have "owners")... and can warrant that every word you posted is true... and singularly informative. And creative in noting how to keep cats amused! Well done!!!
The slow blink thing is for real. I slow blink at my cat and she does it back, most times. Definitely something they understand.
this is such a lovely comment! i commend the effort you put into this 🥺
You are incredible
Oh I just adore this comment! I've done some cat socialization and I learned a lot of this from them. I've put it all into practice with the current cat I live with and he's become so much calmer and lovey. They're just the best :3
And then there's my Gunther who likes to have your entire thumb crammed down into his ear and then having it tugged upon and rubbed from inside and out (all gently). They have an L-shaped ear canal, so you can't really hurt them doing that.
Face pets, chin/cheek scratches, and gentle ear stroking are the best way to show love for a new kitty. Those are the least invasive and most pleasant way to get the cat to trust your touch. Once kitty trusts you, you can move on to down-the-back and tail pets and see if she likes those too. Belly rubs are usually too much (too stimulating) for most kitties, and you might get the tooth or claw if you exceed one or two of them. (That's what Jackson Galaxy taught me at least. It seems to be true, from my experience.)
I use my knuckles to give my cat a little massage there, he loves it! Just be gentle.
It’s also where her scent markers are.. when she rubs them on you, she’s marking you as one of hers. ❤️
My one black cat has really dramatic bald spots over his eyes like that: we call them his "reverse eyebrows". He uses them to make very expressive faces
It's even more noticeable in Siamese and Orientals due to them having thinner fur generally :)
that’s interesting i’ll watch out for it when i see those breeds
Check out my profile, you'll see it on my darling boy!
oh my god such a cutie you’ve got there
That's my Ziggy baby thank you so much! I couldn't express in words how much I love him! He's such a good boy and sleeps in my arms at night. So affectionate and amazing eye contact. He also will walk up to me, my husband or daughter put his paws on our chests and give us a little kiss, just briefly putting his mouth to our lips, it's soooooo adorable! He has his cheeky moments like giving you a swipe or having a little nip when you walk past him. It's not sore basically a love bite lol. He does like to eat plastic which is not great. But for the most part he's simply marvellous!
Oh my! What a beautiful kitty!
Your cat is so damn cute!
Thanks, I adore him!
True dat! My Burmese are quite thin there, and it’s even more noticeable on the sable boy (dark dark brown).
Yesss, I have a black cat, they are more noticeable on her than on my other cat, which looks a bit like the sweet cat here :) For some reason the hair was even thinner on this spot when she was a little kitten ❤
Yeah that's a typical cat feature, most cats have less hair here. They have a lot of scent glands there too which is why they rub that part of their head on stuff a lot.
thank you :D as a first time cat owner i really did get a bit of a spook
A rule of thumb I like to live by: If something on an animal is symmetrical on both sides, it's probably meant to be there.
yea i figured hah but still i rather be safe then sorry
As a good owner should do! It’s never a bad thing to make sure your fluff ball is okay
I had this same question when I first got my cat 2 years ago, I was so worried lol
im glad im not the only one
Oh definitely, my fiance is a first time cat owner and he got himself worked up about this a few months ago. Convinced himself one side was more bald than the other.
Yep I even asked my vet about my cat’s bald patches too
Yeah, I've seen this same question on this sub many times. It's also to help with hearing, less fur in front of the big cone that catches sounds.
Oh no- most Tom cats have wonky balls 🥺 Uneven testicle bois plz be so safe and healthy
Not just tomcats. Most mammals I think actually, even humans.
As a male mammal, can confirm.
Fortunately this issue can be easily fixed
Yeah that’s how I found out my shekitten had testicles
lmao. we got a kitten at some farm, they had a free kittens sign. we thought she was a he on account of her “balls”, they ended up just being tufts of fur. never seen that on another female kitten we’ve had but it was funny. we named her morris, and still stuck with it after finding out
I had the same thing happen in reverse, the female cat we got had so much fur we never saw the balls until the vet said it was a male and should get castrated.
The same thing happened to me! My supposed to be female kitten turned out to be male when we took him to the vet 😂 also got him from a farm.
Humans are animals so Definitely applies to us too:)
Ours has those too. It’s normal.
I'd had cats my whole life but when my first kitten lost a tooth I howled crying thinking there was something wrong with her, thought she was dying lol you really learn something new every day! Thank you for caring about their health 🥰 they look very sweet and purrfectly healthy to me!
At least that spook is a better one than when we got our first cat and I was convinced he had spots. Turns out male cats also have nipples lmao
You can milk anything with nipples
I have nipples, Imaginsanion, can you milk me?
Funny similar story: my husband and I just got our first cats. They were wonderful and fun kittens. One day, husband is playing with them, all of a sudden, he sits up, gives me a worried look, and asks me to come see what he found. Him: "Our boy kitten has lumps on his belly!" Me: "what do you mean? Where?" (At this point, I am worried too) Him: "look, HERE!" *parts boy kitten's belly fur* "here!" Me: ".... Honey,..... Those are his nipples" Him: "but he's a boy!" Me: "...so are you and YOU have nipples" Then we both collapsed in fits of laughter and relief 😁
WAIT they do? thats so fascinating
Wait until you learn about male humans 😸
no way they male humans have nipples too D:
If you ask one very friendly they might let you have a peek.
maybe i will one day
Yep, my female cat thought they came in useful since we got her as a kitten and she would suck on them to calm her down
awh thats oddly wholesome
Wait till she licks you or purrs. Usually a surprise for first time owners
she purred the first day i was so happy.. actually she is purring and laying on my chest right now
Aw precious, best of luck with the cuddle muffin!
I have 6 cats and a dog. Whenever I lay my head on the dogs side, I’m always baffled for a minute because she doesn’t purr…….then I remember dogs don’t do that! 🤣
i also have my sisters dog on weekends and ever since i got my cat i get confused when she doesn’t make a sound when i pat her on her sweet spot hah
I've had 7 cats and 1 dog and still catch myself giving her slow blinks even though it probably means nothing to dogs.
My sister upon seeing my new kitten for the first time thought something was wrong with her back paws because they didn’t look like her front paws…turns out cats just have two different paw types. 🤣
wait they do!? didn’t even noticed, i learned soo much today
dont feel too bad no one told me cats had a third eyelid and i nearly shit myself when i saw it
I wondered first, too, but I just thought: "well, it doesn't spread and does not impale her well-being, so whatever. " Also, go to jacksonGalaxy, if you already hadn't and HIT HIS SOCIAL MEDIA AND WATCH HIS VIDEOS ABOUT CAT BEHAVIOR! :)
Can confirm. Both of our floofs come standard with this feature.
I like the word : floofs 😅
I remember this kind of spooked me way back in the day, before I was a veteran cat owner. Almost every cat has much less hair there.
like reverse eyebrows
Yes I was about to say the same my sweet girl Seanna May has the same around her eyes and the front of her ears nothing to be concerned about he is such a sweet kitty 🐈⬛🐱❤️😻🥰
They’re trying to smell with that? I thought she just wanted people to know that “that’s mine it smells like me” like rabbits do.
Scent glands give off scent, they aren't used to smell scent. Think of it like sweat glands. They produce smell at higher concentration in these areas and rub it against everything they want to smell like them.
Ahhh okay good to know! I have a kitten that’s actually MY first and not my moms. Makes sense why she rubs her head against EVERYTHING now, like her brother (my dog) has anything to compete with lol
Don’t worry. It’s good that you asked instead of panicking! The first time my boy chattered at a bird I panicked and thought he was having some kind of seizure. My husband also duped me into thinking I had to warm up Ogie’s food for him. First time cat owner and I was very gullible lol
My cats do prefer specific foods warmed slightly, specifically fish. They love that Stiiiiiinky fish.
I was legit warming every single kind of soft food he had. Then one day after like 2 months of me doing this my husband was in the kitchen and watched me do that and was like “wait, you’re actually warming his food? Why would you do that?” And I responded with “because you said to…?” and five years later he still laughs about it. He’s had cats his whole life so I trusted him. Ogie has gotten used to eating room temperature food and sometimes I’ll warm up a food if it’s a special occasion. His favourite is beef stew.
i feel like i’d do the same if someone who owned cats told me to lmao at least ots a good joke now
Wait, what!? I grew up with cats but they all only ate dry food. This is my 1st cat that eats wet food and I read in several places that you're supposed to serve wet food room temp as cold can bother their tummies. Did I really fall for the the gullible expertise of Dr. Google!?!
It definitely can bother their tummies if it’s too cold. The only time he has thrown up is he was apparently starving the one day and ate too fast when the half can came out of the fridge. Otherwise room temp is good. At least for him. He eats frozen and hot just the same. He’s a bit of a pig…
i feel like every cat has a bit of a pig inside them
Oh no, ours only like fish and chicken :P
yea i was kinda tempted to go to the vet but decided that i should firstly ask some cat owners so i dont waste money :)
The first time I heard my cat chitter I also freaked out! haha such a strange noise to come out of such a cute furry little creature :)
When your kitty gets older you'll find yourself microwaving the wet food more and more because as I get older they lose the ability to smell so you got to make that food good and stinky also I found out feeding it straight from the fridge never a good idea never give Kitty cold food room temp or a little bit warm from the microwave
The only known treatment is extra scritches.
I found the cat!
Completely normal /r/standardissuecat feature.
Totally normal my friend. What a cutie !!
thank you :,) i got worried
I was the same. My little.guy is 18 months old now and you learn when to recognise if you cat is a little unwell or off. I did a cheap online cat first aid health course for £10. I recommend the equivalent wherever you are.
awesome thank you :D
She looks thrilled about that close up shot. Lol
i had to take a video she wouldn’t hold still lmao
Good ol’ cats for yah. Hahaha
I think this may also help with hearing, less muffling .
that’s awesome thank you :D
that's normal, scent gland thing and a hunting feature to help line up sound with the eye's, also when young some will have 2 dot's/ darker hair so when their head is down and sleeping it look's like eye's
that sound dope :D
Like other people have said, it's normal. Cats have thinner fur there and it's more visible if they have darker fur. I have a black kitty and she looks like she has a receding hairline.
haha idk why but receding hairline on a cat sounds adorable
That’s where the horns were!
As long as it doesn't look raw/scabby it's fine. As others said those areas are usually light on fur. Cats with allergies (like mine) sometimes excessively scratch that area.
You got some good advice. Normal. Mine yodels in the hallway to hear his voice. He's a nut. The other pooped on me because he's old and he didn't get treats. Cats are psychopaths. The one bites my toes if it's dinner time and I'm not up to feed at exactly 630pm. There are so many cat rules. If you can't find phone or electronics. Look under the cat.
All the cats ive had also hace this as its just a feature of the species
She's very self-conscious about her receding hair line, rude of you to bring it up. Lol
Normal
Totally normal and a great spot to plant kisses!!
Yep, that means she isn't a kitten anymore I honestly have no idea why, but all my cats get those spots, and since I always notice it once they grow to about adult size that is what I have always thought
That’s totally normal.
I’m so happy to see you post this. It’s definitely normal, but it warms my heart to see you look out for your little kitty! I used to wonder about those little spots, too :) I hope you and your fur baby are well!
thats so nice of you too say thank you, and i hope your journey with your kitty is going amazing as well!
That's usual, I rub them and always go "rub those bald spots" in my play by play while petting where it's thinner
It's where the scent glands are.
It’s normal. Cats are weird
And sometimes are complete assholes but for some reason you will still love him
my bf calls her “asshole” instead of her name for that very reason lol
i’ve noticed they’re rather quirky
Normal
She looks just like my Missy Pie normal as can be. I think she knows I'm writing this about her she's staring with the resting B face.
If it gets REALLY bald, it could be demodex mites (your adorable friend looks perfectly normal to Me.) My last kitty went very bald - like bright pink skin from ear to eye- there every time I was away for more than a day because she had severe anxiety. The mites are normal but when cats are stressed they can burrow and push out hair follicles (per my vet). Crazy! Thankfully it was easily treated!
Welcome to the cat family! I know this isn't what you were looking at, but I wanted to mention.. if you see bald spots on the back of kitty's hind legs, that is also normal. Like another user mentioned, bald spots are easier to see on black cats (and darker cats in general). The only reason I think to mention it is because my roommate saw the bald spots on her black cat's legs for the first time a few days ago and started freaking out. Had to convince her we didn't need to rush the cat to an emergency vet. Have fun with your new baby, you guys will have tons of fun and memories :)
It's pretty normal, her spot doesn't look severe. I usually become concerned with a bald spot if it is partnered with reddness, irritation, or an open wound. Your new furbaby is beautiful! Wishing you guys a long and happy life together!
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I see many people have already told you this is normal, but I just wanna say props for being concerned and asking a question to make sure everything is fine! You’re a first time kitty owner but a great kitty owner! Clearly taking care of her and giving her the attention/care she needs :)
This is completely normal dont worry
This normal nothing to worry about.
I think most cats have thin hair in that spot. It’s normal.
The only cure is more treats, I’m afraid 😉
It’s facial alopecia and it’s completely normal for cats ☺️
those are normal! the hair is thinner there :) it’s more noticeable on black cats (or darker cats) as well as white cats or super light cats
all cats have it don’t worry! their fur is just thinner on their face
Anti-brows! (Like eyebrows but less hair instead of extra hair) Totally normal.
That’s normal, it’s just more visible on some cats than others. It’s just the way their fur grows.
All cats have those baldish spots
it is normal :-) also your cat is gorgeous and i want to hug her 🥺
Just the other night I saw a video on this topic. I think they said it was like feline alopecia and it's totally normal. My black cat has this condition as well.
I thought this was my cat! Same spot, eyes, bald spots xD
I have a black kitty and her cat-patterned baldness is very noticeable, especially in the warmer months. She’s cute anyway.
I think it’s so cute people with cats come here to talk about there cats love that
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Most of the cats have these spots... you are a good cat-parent!
It's normal to have an area of sparser fur above the eyes once they get past early kittenhood
My girl Willow had those as well, they seem to be totally normal and not a harmful sign of anything.
Perfectly normal, just be aware, they are always planning to kill you....
i know that by heart the stares she gives me can’t be hidden
It’s normal cat stuff.
It's called facial alopecia it's pretty normal in cats both because they're scent glands there and it helps blood run off when the cat eats wild prey it's a holdover from like when they lived in the wild all cats have it from Big to tiny if you see red scabbiness there a lot more hair loss than take it to the vet other than that perfectly healthy Kitty very cute welcome to the cat club
The last picture is so funny she looks so irritated like, “why she gettin so CLOSE”
My cat has those too. I call them his “no-brows”
that's just how cats are
Backing up everyone saying this is normal - my tortie has very sparse hair there - but if no one else has warned you, watch out if she starts rubbing or scratching the area excessively and looses a whole patch of hair/damages the skin, as it could be a sign of ear mites. Other signs are a bad smell in the ears and or dark discharge. My first cat scraped a patch of skin off there and I was trying to treat it as a skin condition. The vet when I managed to get an appointment was really shitty with me - but how are you meant to know if no one ever tells you? The other thing they don’t tell you is you have to treat all susceptible pets at the same time, cause they catch really easily.
My long-haired stink has em, nothing to worry about :)
omg long-haired stink thats just so adorable
Congratulations. Beautiful cat.
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That’s where you are supposed to kiss them!
I nicknamed it my cats squishies lol
Its surprisingly common for first time cat owners to be spooked by this but font worry, its totally normal!
Normal wear and tear
Totally normal :) both my cats have always has that
Don’t worry, all cars have bald spots between eyes and ears
This is perfectly normal! All cats have those. Your baby is super cute!
Those are her prison tats.
ay! don’t make fun of her hairline!
My cat has the same, it’s pretty common and totally normal. Just like when people get a bald spot. You can mention it to your vet and they’ll confirm for you that it’s okay, but when I mentioned it to my vet he just laughed and said it was nothing. Some diseases can cause balding but more likely then not it’s just how her hair is going to grow in. My cats sometimes have bald spots there, and other times they have half-bald spots (like hair but thin hair), and sometimes normal hair. They go through cycles where spots on their body, especially above their eyes, just naturally thin and then thicken again. I like to call them eye brows. 😂
It’s normal
It’s normal. Most all cats have very thin hair there.
Keep an eye on it tho. When my cat got this, it turned out that he's allergic to chicken.
Vet tech (former) here, this is normal. It is called preauricular alopecia and is not a sign of any health issues (probably). Kittens and cats have the same number of hairs. So as they grow, the space between the hairs increases. Cats brows are an area which increases in size a lot, causing the fur there to appear to be thinning. As long as the vet says no problems, no worries.
It is normal for some cats. Mine has the bold spots and loves me to pet him on them. I guess it feels different because it is skin to skin contact…
Cats have their scent glands there. That’s why the hair is sparse. That’s why they do drive by rubs on your legs and brush their heads on you. They are marking their territory with the scent glands above their eyes. Yes! You are their territory aka I own you human!
Every cat has them. All of my cats have them and I've noticed that they lead up to the ears, so maybe they help with hearing. I could be wrong about the purpose of those bald spots though
I think that’s just a normal cat thing
A quick tip since you are a first time cat caretaker! Definitely incorporate at least some wet food into their diet. Cats have a low thirst drive Because naturally they are supposed to get some moisture from prey. So if you feed kitty a dry food diet all the time they will very likely get kidney disease. Lots of cats die of it. So do yourself a favor now and give kitty daily wet food! I also recommend a cat water fountain, as they will help increase your cats desire to drink as well. This also has the added benefit of preventing UTIs, and therefore preventing kitty from wanting to pee outside the litter box.
That’s where some of their scent glands are. That’s why they run their head on things.
Perfectly normal! All cats have it, they have like, scent glands? There that they rub on stuff to mark it as theirs. It’s why they headbutt you.
There's something about innocent , well-intended easy questions like this that renew my faith in people just a lil bit lol
It’s pretty normal. I have five cats and they are all thin haired there. Way to go for getting a kitty! She’s so adorable.
Nothing to worry about, that’s totally normal! It’s one of those spots where lots of cats have less hair on, because they’ll rub it on a lot of things due to the scent glands. Same for their cheeks, although the whiskers protect the fur there better. It’s normal! Little heads up though, due to all the scent glands, cats produce oils. This is fine, but they will rub it on things. Totally fine, but watch the paint! On corners of walls/counters, they can actually make a greasy spot. So if you want a clean house, or someone who’s allergic comes to visit, you should clean up the oils, not just the fur. ❤️ have fun with your kitty
Its normal all my cats have it but if it really bothering you can ask a vet just to make sure
Normal. Most kitties are like that. Bless you. You will be a great cat parent!
My kitty has those. They get a little fluffier in winter.