The word "cat" in the dictionary is defined as, “a small domesticated carnivorous mammal with soft fur, a short snout and retractile claws.”

This is what the definition of the word "cat" should be: “small mammal with fur that sometimes likes to be pet, but also would rather run across the room randomly like something is chasing it. Oh, and that also likes to knock things off tables and bite their own tails.”

Cats are strange creatures. One minute they are loving all the attention they are getting. Then the next minute, it is a full on war and you are about to lose to their claws and small fast-like bites because you, my friend, pet the wrong part of their fur. As cat owners, we slowly begin to obsess over our cats. They become our children and we have to give them 110 percent of our attention and time. Here are five signs that you have for sure become a crazy cat person.

1. You video and/or take a picture of everything they do.

Like children, we want to record and take a picture of our cats' first everything. First time they play with their new toy, first time you take them for a walk and first time you give them cat nip. We just can’t help ourselves because we have become proud cat parents.

2. When people ask when you are going to get married and have children, you show them pictures of your cat.

Surprise, mom and dad, it’s a bundle of fur. No, we have not determined a middle name or what religion it will practice.

3. You have deemed your cat Instagram famous.

Not only do you get to look and enjoy all the cat pics and videos, but now so do your social media followers on all of your social media sites. Of course they are laughing and awing at the pictures like we are.

4. You defend them like they are your children.

When your significant other complains because your cat bit them or scratched them, you immediately come to your cat’s defense. With examples like, "well you know he is just trying to play with you" or my favorite, "what did you do to him first?"

5. You have to buy your cat every toy known to mankind.

Not only do you like to shop for yourself but you also love shopping for your cat. PetSmart has become your new favorite store because, of course, your cat deserves to be spoiled with new toys and treats the way you like to be spoiled with new shoes.

Being a crazy cat person is great. Our cats may be strange, but we love them anyway. Our lives would be boring without the little bundles of fur randomly attacking us and meowing like crazy when you bring out the catnip. If you haven’t become a crazy cat person yet, I suggest you go out and get a cat, my friend, because it’s just purr-fect.