I'm not sure this is the best choice for textures in its current presentation - the subject blends in too well with the background, giving an overall flat look to the photo imho. I think this might work with a fair amount of dodging and burning to better emphasize the cat and the lighting.
I like this shot, I think a different color background might've helped a little & his eyes seem to have a haze, maybe just from the flash. Very cute though!
His eyes look very lifeless to me. I'm seeing reflections of what could be flash in the pupils so maybe that is the problem. There isn't enough area in sharp focus to really get a sense of the furry texture. The cropping is good.