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Cat Attempts To Use Litter Tray—Nobody Prepared for What Happens Next

Cat Attempts To Use Litter Tray—Nobody Prepared for What Happens Next

Summary

A popular Instagram video shows a cat having trouble using a new litter box. The cat gets stuck when the box's cover slides up unexpectedly. Many cats use litter boxes by instinct because their wild ancestors buried their waste.

Key Facts

  • A video shows a cat getting stuck while trying to use a new litter box.
  • The litter box cover moved, leaving the cat in a funny position.
  • The video was shared on Instagram and went viral, gaining over 12,100 likes.
  • Cats naturally know how to use litter boxes due to instincts from their wild ancestors.
  • Wild cats buried their waste to hide their scent from predators.
  • Kittens learn to use litter boxes by 4 weeks old, often by watching their mothers.
  • Changes in a cat's litter box use might indicate stress, cleanliness issues, or health problems.

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