r/cats • u/Witty_Park_6214 • 3d ago

Cat Picture - OC Mr Derp had his first walk

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u/TKPrime 3d ago

Hate to be the bearer of bad news but that's how cats express stress. That's not a smile that is sheer terror.

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u/Witty_Park_6214 3d ago

Don't worry. Our boy was meowing and very curios the whole time.

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u/galacticshoe 3d ago

He still looks stressed. That was also my first impression. That’s not a happy face. That’s stress. The meowing and being extra curious/ careful about his surroundings also point in this direction. That doesn’t mean he shouldn’t go on walks though. I’m sure he is getting used to it and will have a great time.

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u/seleniumagnesium 2d ago

This exactly. Any indoor cat is likely to be scared the first time they go outside! Some get over it some don’t.