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A Bengal cat from Massachusetts was caught on camera giving her brother the "death stare," and internet users can't stop laughing at the reason why.
In a viral TikTok video shared on September under the username @cricketandenzo, Cricket can be seen sitting on the couch as her brother lays a little too close to her, triggering her anger, which she expresses with what users call a look that "could kill."
"I don't know what Enzo did wrong," reads layover text in the clip. A caption says: "She has many faces, and the death stare is her signature."
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The poster, 25-year-old Saray Dean, told Newsweek that while Cricket likes to have her own space, her brother Enzo is the opposite, he loves invading his sister's space and snuggling with her.
"She is a cat who loves to be near you, around you, but on her own terms. Enzo decided to lay down next to her. As you can tell she was not happy that he came into her space," she said.
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But this doesn't mean that they don't like hanging out together, in fact, they enjoy sunbathing together out in their catio, and hanging out with their three border collie "cousins," Nash, Salem and Moose.
"We take them out adventuring on nature trails and they love car rides!" said Dean.
There's nothing more heart-warming than two cats cuddling each other, although not all felines will agree to it. But what influences this decision? A Catster article medically reviewed by Dr. Luqman Javed, says that there are multiple reasons, and sometimes their decisions cannot be reversed.
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Maybe your cats don't like sharing with anyone, including each other; or they are just comfortable in their set spaces, for example if each has their own bed, they may not feel the need to share their brother's.
It could be that they need personal space or that they're not socialized enough; or maybe they feel safe enough apart and don't feel the need to stick to each other for security, like lots of cats do.
Your cats may also just be too warm to engage in snuggles, or maybe they just don't like hanging out in the same spots and refuse to compromise.
Sometimes cats just don't like each other, and may not feel comfortable spending time together, and if that's the case you should not try to force interaction.
However, isolating can also be a sign that your cat is unwell, so if your previously cuddly cat suddenly hates it, you may want to have them medically examined.
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If your cats aren't cuddly don't despair, there are some ways you can help strengthen their bond and become more cuddly. Georgia-based veterinarian Dr. Jess Kirk says on Vet Explains Pets that providing a stress free environment, a consistent routine, and lots of safe spaces and interactive toys can help grow their relationship.
A great way to help them get closer is positive reinforcement. By giving your cats treats and praise every time they have a positive interaction, you'll create a positive association, which will encourage them do cuddle more often.
If this doesn't help your can seek help from a veterinarian or an animal behaviorist to address the underlying causes.
The video quickly went viral on social media and it has so far received over 83,300 views and 4,627 likes.
One user, Tasha, commented: "If looks could kill!!!"
Kirsten Taylor Pace said: "Pretty sure Enzo doesn't know what he did either."
Lisa Young wrote: "Enzo is like what did I do wrong this time."
AARON added: "Your very existence annoys me..."
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