The main subject is a plump, orange tabby cat with black stripes and half-closed, cynical eyes. The cat is shown in a relaxed, reclining posture, leaning back against a pile of discarded items. Above the cat, a white thought bubble contains the German text, "ICH HAB MICH ZUM FRESSEN GERN!" (I am delicious/I like myself enough to eat).
The scene is composed as a cluttered, chaotic pile surrounding the cat. The foreground is littered with empty bowls, discarded corn cobs, open cans, and bits of food. There are also hints of other items like a bottle and a white container. The overall composition is dense and messy, conveying a sense of post-meal gluttony and laziness.
The artwork style is consistent with a classic comic strip, featuring bold black outlines and flat, vibrant colours. The background is a solid, bright pink, which makes the orange of the cat stand out significantly. The lighting is uniform and illustrative, lacking shadows or complex highlights, focusing instead on character expression and the comedic contrast between the cat's satisfied face and the surrounding heap of waste. The artist's signature, "JIM DAVIS," is located in the bottom right corner.