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In a viral Instagram video, a cat tries to use a new litter box, but it doesn’t go as planned, and internet users can’t cope with the hilarious footage.
The video, shared under the username @timf91, shows the fluffy white cat sitting down to use his litter box, with his lower body on the sand, and his upper body out the flap door, holding the frame.
However, as he puts pressure on his front paws, the litter box cover slides up, leaving the cat stranded midair with his hind legs dangling in the sand.
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“POV [point of view]: when I try to use a new machine at the gym”, the caption says. “New year, new me, new machines. I always hate the awkward part of figuring out how new machines at the gym work.”
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The majority of house cats use a litter box for their daily needs, but why do they all seem to know how to use it without you teaching them?
Most cats seem to instinctively know how to use a litter box because they share strong natural behaviors with their wild ancestors, who bury their waste to hide scent from predators and competitors.
Kittens begin toileting independently around 4 weeks old, and although many learn by watching their mothers, orphaned kittens often adapt quickly with little training, indicating a built-in instinct.
Wild cats are drawn to soft dirt, and domestic cats view litter as a similar substrate where they can dig and cover waste.
To help cats use a box, provide a tray with litter that mimics soil, place it in a quiet spot separate from food and water, and gently introduce the cat to it at times they’re likely to need to use it.
Most cats learn within days or weeks, but if a cat suddenly stops using the box, it could signal issues with cleanliness, placement, litter type, stress, or a medical problem requiring veterinary attention.
The video quickly went viral on social media and it has so far received over 12,100 likes on the platform.
One user, __endr__, commented: “How does that even happen lol.”
Cat_litter_bokamao added: “Aha! Really need more exercise.”
Newsweek has reached out to @timf91 for comment via Instagram. We could not verify the details of the case.
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