Things That Annoyed Grumpy Cat During Week Leaves Internet in Stitches
Pets enjoy rent-free living, complimentary meals, and unlimited snuggles, yet they still manage to find something to grumble about, much like Waffles the cat.
His owner has recently shared a montage of clips on TikTok that showcase all of the things that have annoyed the ginger cat in just one week. So far, the footage that includes many meows has 8 million views.
The video shows Waffles taking a swipe at anyone who tries to cross his path. This includes Maple, his golden retriever frenemy and owner. The vocal cat is anything but scared to make his feelings known by meowing, growling, and even hissing when his owner tries to move him off her lap.
Despite the happy-go-lucky dog's best efforts to make friends, it seems it's never good enough for Waffles, who has grievances about his very existence.
In the clip shared to @thegoldenbreakfastclub, Maple tries to give Waffles a stuffed football but of course, it is declined with an aggressive meow. Maple also attempts to escort Waffles down the stairs but it's clear he doesn't want assistance.
At the time of writing, the video shared on June 25, has amassed 1.5 million likes and more than 4,300 comments—many of which vouch for the feline.
One user said: "Waffles is just misunderstood," and another agreed, "Waffles lives in a home of inconveniences."
"Hissing when you want to get up lol. What a diva," said a third commenter.
"Maple don't give a damn about Waffles little attitude," said a fourth user.
Some users have advised the owner to take Waffles to the vet for a check-up, as aggression can sometimes indicate underlying health issues. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) states that medical conditions such as toxoplasmosis, epilepsy, abscesses, arthritis, dental disease, and others can cause this type of behavior.
Aggression can be classified into several types: fear-induced, territorial, redirected, play, petting-induced, pain-induced, maternal, idiopathic, and predatory. Owners are encouraged to understand their cat's body language and triggers to manage the aggression. Unlike dogs, cat body language is more subtle and can be challenging to interpret. It includes body postures, facial expressions, and the positions of ears, tail, and whiskers.
For example: A cat hissing with its mouth open or delivering quick strikes with their front paws and claws out demonstrate defensiveness.
An offensive posture can look like constricted pupils, growling, and a stiff, straight-legged stance.
"The first step in resolving your cat's aggression problem is to have a complete veterinary exam to assess his physical health," states the ASPCA website.
Newsweek reached out to @thegoldenbreakfastclub for comment via Instagram. We could not verify the details of the case.
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