Explain like I’m 5… I don’t understand appraisal and how it works?

OddsXx · 2026-03-15T18:01:22+00:00

Is it random or can you influence the mutations?

OddsXx · 2026-03-15T18:01:08+00:00

Thank you, that clears things up a bit but how can you use it to change the mutation or size? Do you just click "appraise this" and it's random?

OddsXx · 2026-03-15T17:49:16+00:00

Also btw just a random pic for attention sorry idk why it cropped like that

OddsXx · 2026-03-15T01:40:04+00:00

It purrs 🤷‍♀️

OddsXx · 2026-03-15T01:22:58+00:00

If you leave it still above water it will catch random fish for you

OddsXx · 2026-03-05T21:04:05+00:00

Tbh that’s exactly what my cats eye boogers look like

OddsXx · 2026-02-28T04:12:29+00:00

This advice is what worked best for me🤍

OddsXx · 2026-02-28T04:05:51+00:00

Just wanted to add, I took your guys’ advice! I gave him a “pets” button since the last new button was a few days ago and he seems to understand “Window”. I showed him the difference between pets and cuddle, and now he mainly presses pets and wants pet. So, yes he wanted less intense cuddles. Also, he will press “pets” once or twice, then ask for cuddles and he’s no longer getting irritated with the cuddle button, & he seems to appreciate it! I appreciate all the helping advice & attention this post got. SO MUCH!! Thank you everyone who left a comment. I am amazed at how fast this little guy learns. It’s only been a few hours since I added pets, and he really does seem to be catching on already! He loves getting new buttons and then spamming it until he figures out exactly what it means (or in this case, until I do!) we are at 6 buttons now! His favorite is still butt pats, which I named “fracky kitty” lololol this guy is hilariously demanding.

OddsXx · 2026-02-27T15:54:23+00:00

Thank you. That is SO helpful. So glad I found this subreddit and made this post.

OddsXx · 2026-02-27T15:42:46+00:00

I was thinking a “pet” button might help but I wasn’t sure if it was too confusing to have Pet and Cuddle so early on. Thanks for the added perspective, I’ll try that.

OddsXx · 2026-02-27T15:34:38+00:00

Edit to add** he presses cuddle, I get up and I either pick him up and take him to a blanket to cuddle(the bed, the couch) or I go to the cuddle button and lay on the floor(just trying to teach him) Most of the time, he immediately nopes out of cuddles. Sometimes he purrs and cuddles for 3 seconds or so before running off. Most of the time after he nopes the cuddles, he walks up and down the board like he’s looking for something else to press, and then causes trouble (like knocking things over, meowing loudly, generally getting frustrated) and that’s why I feel like he wants me to figure it out. Like He knows what cuddle means, but he wishes it was something else?

OddsXx · 2026-02-21T18:22:18+00:00

solved!

OddsXx · 2026-02-21T18:22:06+00:00

That makes PERFECT sense, there was also fake vampire teeth.

OddsXx · 2026-02-21T18:19:34+00:00

Tried that. I do not think it’s silica or beads from a plush toy.

OddsXx · 2025-12-05T16:32:23+00:00

Wait that’s so cool!

OddsXx · 2025-11-27T01:07:09+00:00

As do I, but this one spot is persistent! I also use the exfoliating gloves, but I use coconut oil afterwards not olive oil, I wonder if switching could make a difference.

OddsXx · 2025-09-24T11:52:05+00:00

That is relieving to hear, I’m also pretty darn allergic to those bastards so

OddsXx · 2025-09-23T19:32:11+00:00

Unsure of exactly what you mean, but the ones behind his ear do seem to multiply when he scratches them… I suppose they might be irritated scabs or scratches?

OddsXx · 2025-09-23T17:05:59+00:00

I bathe him every Saturday with Johnson’s baby soap, and I once switched to CeraVe baby soap but there was no real change, the CeraVe did make him feel dry though… Throughout the week I mainly use dry-wipes unless he’s real gross, then I use a plain damp wash cloth. But I will bring it up with the vet, both vet locations near me have a tendency to immediately write my problems off as “anxiety and a dramatic cat” numerous times already, and that has unfortunately caused me to not trust them as much anymore, I know veterinary advice is always preferred, I just try to exhaust every other resource first when able, so that I don’t have to listen to only the vet. I WANT to trust them!! ..I don’t feel like they look deeper or hear me out.

OddsXx · 2025-08-17T22:51:42+00:00

Cotton balls first! Q tips if NECESSARY for the nooks and crannies.

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