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A black cat named Oliver has gone viral on social media after his owner caught him on camera running on her treadmill, and internet users can't cope with the hilarious footage.
In the post shared on TikTok on Sunday under the username @oliver.goose, Oliver can be seen pushing his owner off the treadmill so he can hop on and get his workout done for the day.
The poster, Ovya Barani from Austin, Texas, told Newsweek that Oliver uses the treadmill every morning, and she documents his daily runs on social media.
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"Sometimes, I'll try walking on the treadmill, but Oliver immediately pushes me off. I did not teach him to do this," she said.
"I bought the walking pad for myself originally but he took immediate interest in it. He started by putting his front paws on it and slowly got comfortable enough to walk on it & then eventually run on it."
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All cats need regular exercise to stay healthy, happy, and relaxed, according to British animal charity Blue Cross, but their needs vary depending on their age and whether they live indoors or outdoors.
Because indoor cats don't have the natural stimulation that comes with being outside, it's important to provide them with opportunities for physical activity and play. Without enough stimulation, they can become bored and may develop destructive behaviors like scratching furniture, climbing curtains, etc.
Outdoor cats are generally more active due to the stimulation they get from their environment, but play is still important for their well-being and helps strengthen the bond with their owner.
As cats get older, they become less active, but gentle play is still beneficial, especially if declining hearing or eyesight makes outdoor exercise risky.
The video quickly went viral on social media and it has so far received over 3 million views and 247,700 likes.
One user, Kristyfarr8, commented: "He is like move out of the way let me show you how it's done."
Templeton1964 said: "The smooth slide at the end."
Nadine Muir added: "He was like 'my turn."
G.eunl wrote: "How long does he usually go for ? I want to introduce my cat to a treadmill but I'm afraid he will just look at me crazy."
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