A cat owner completely freaked out when she found a spider in her bedroom, but her feline knew exactly what to do, and the way he handled the situation has left internet users in stitches.
In a viral TikTok video shared in August under the username @gymrat_jenniiiiie, the woman can be seen holding a small stool in place on her bedroom desk, helping her cat reach the spider with his paws.
After a few moments of struggle, the black cat finally manages to catch and eat the spider. Meanwhile his owner’s reflection in the mirror shows her cheering on his achievement, thankful for her little hunter.
“My favorite animal is me and my cat when there is a spider,” says layover text in the clip.
Even though domestic cats don’t need to hunt to survive anymore, they still carry this trait from their wild ancestors, so it’s not unusual to find your cat interested in chasing and catching every small creature that moves.
A Catster article medically reviewed by veterinarian Dr. Luqman Javed explains that their ability to hunt mice and critters was actually the reason cats were domesticated in the first place, to keep our habitations free of infestation. Even kittens are born with these innate skills.
Stopping this behavior is going to be difficult since it’s in their genes, however, you can prevent it by allowing them out in their own personal catio instead of the garden, where smaller animals may be hiding, or keeping them on a leash when outdoors.
When your cat hunts an animal, it’s always better to take it away from them instead of letting them eat it. Rats, for example, can carry disease and parasites, but they may also be carrying poison they’ve ingested.
If you suspect your feline has eaten a contaminated rat, have them examined by your veterinarian to eliminate concerns.
The video quickly went viral on social media and it has so far received over 15.7 million views and 2.7 million likes on the platform.
One user, Esra, commented: “Teamwork makes the dream work.”
Donella said: “She’s like ‘don’t worry I got us.”
StavieJStumps added: “She understood the assignment.”
Newsweek reached out to @gymrat_jenniiiiie for comment. We couldn’t verify the details of the case.
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