A feisty kitten was caught on camera stealing food from her owner, and internet users can’t cope with her sassiness.
In a viral TikTok video shared in December under the username @casshole97, the small calico, Penelope, can be seen grabbing her owner’s crab Rangoons, and then running away with them, to enjoy the feast all by herself. Newsweek reached out to @casshole97 for comment via TikTok comments. We could not verify the details of the case.
“Can I have those back please?” the poster can be heard telling Penelope, while she struggles to get a hold of the feline. “Can I have my Rangoons please? She acts like she didn’t just eat an hour ago!” While fiercely defending her loot, the kitty even managed to tear up her owner’s finger, as she said in the caption.
If it was up to them, cats would eat all day; however, overeating can cause them to become obese, which then, in turn, can lead to multiple life-threatening conditions.
Obesity is quite actually common in cats in America; in fact, it is estimated that 43 to 65 percent of cats in the country suffer from it. This condition can lead to diabetes, arthritis, kidney and pancreatic disease, cardiovascular issues and infections.
U.K. animal charity Cats Protection says that how much your cat is supposed to eat in a day depends on their current circumstances, such as their age and weight, and if you are unsure, you should ask your veterinarian for advice.
Most commercial cat foods have a guide that help you understand how much they should eat, although these are just general guidelines and may not apply to your specific pet.
Depending on their age and life stage, cats will need different types and amounts of food. Kittens need food that provides them with nutrients required for growing that is more energy dense, and they should be fed often, in small portions.
Adult cats don’t need as much energy but still need the nutrients to be healthy. They should eat at least twice a day. Senior cats, over 8 years old, will need more digestible protein in their meals.
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The video quickly went viral on social media and it has so far received over 3 million views and almost 700,000 likes on the platform.
One user, Kristena, commented: “Absolutely feral for some crab Rangoons.”
Kayla posted: “I love when they’re tiny and forget they’re domesticated for a minute.”
Somjy added: “Why is [she] jumping like a bunny.”
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