The moment an impatient cat decided to declare war on a robot feeder has gone viral on TikTok.
The comical clip—shared by @winston.naughtypaws, an account dedicated to a rescue cat named Winston—has garnered 1.9 million views.
The footage shows the 6-year-old cat attacking the automatic feeder, and the caption confirms that he “broke it.”
said his owner Emily, from Massachusetts Newsweek“He’s very naughty and will do anything for food.”
The 27-year-old, who did not want to share her last name, posted the video on February 27, and it has since garnered more than 156,700 likes.
Emily explains that attacking toys and food containers is not unusual for her furry friend.
“He’s always trying to get food,” she said.
At the time of writing, the video has received more than 1,700 comments—with many users expressing grief for the robot, which has eye trackers.
One comment with 12,500 likes said, “Robot eyes look shocked LMAO.”
“He woke up and chose violence,” wrote another user.
One commenter said, “The robot is too stunned to speak.”
“As she looked sadly at him,” wrote another.
Although some internet users normalize overweight cats by calling them “chonky,” a cat’s desire to eat all the time can lead to serious health complications if it will eat more than necessary.
According to Purina, the pet-food company, cats should be fed twice a day. But there is no one-size-fits-all guide when it comes to feeding them, as different cats have different nutritional needs based on different factors, such as their size and stage of development. life.
The Purina website advises owners to consider the following factors to determine how much food their cat should eat.
- Age: Kittens have high energy needs for growth and development. They require a balanced diet to maintain their weight and overall health. Adult cats, on the other hand, have relatively stable energy needs once they reach maturity.
- stage of life: Older cats may have reduced activity levels and metabolic changes, so they may need fewer calories. In addition, they may benefit from diets tailored to support joint health and other age-related issues.
- Weight: Overweight cats may need a controlled diet with fewer calories to help them lose weight and reduce the risk of obesity-related health issues. However, underweight cats may need a higher calorie diet to help them gain weight and improve their overall health.
- Activity levels: Very active cats that play all day have a higher energy demand and may need more calories to fuel their activities. But less active cats who spend more time resting or sleeping may need fewer calories to maintain a healthy weight.
- Internal vs external: Indoor cats may have lower energy needs than outdoor cats because they typically have less space to roam and less opportunity for exercise. They may need portion control to prevent weight gain. Outdoor cats have higher energy needs due to increased activity levels and exposure to different environmental conditions. They may need more food to support their energy expenditure, especially in cold weather when they need extra calories to maintain their body temperature.
- Pregnant or breastfeeding: Cats that are pregnant or lactating may need a diet higher in calories, protein, and other essential nutrients to meet their needs and support the health of their offspring.
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