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Cat Demanding Her 1am Snack From Sleeping Owners Delights Viewers

A cat called Ash has left the internet in stitches after a video of her middle-of-the-night shenanigans went viral on social media.

In a viral pet cam clip, shared on TikTok on Thursday by her owner under the username Laurenjenel12, Ash can be seen jumping on her owners' bed at 1:20 a.M. As soon as she realized her food dispenser wasn't working, she tried to wake them up in every possible way, for hours, with taps, bites and meows, in order to get her snack.

The hilarious post comes with a caption that says: "Pov: you accidentally unplugged your cat's automatic feeder, so she didn't get her 1 am snack." Followed by: "It took ONE WEEK for her to figure out that she gets a snack in the middle of the night." And further down in the comments the owner also joked: "I'm pretty sure she would have kept pulling my skin if I didn't wake up."

A cat called Ash has gone viral after a video of her trying to wake up her owners at night to get a snack went viral. The food dispenser wasn't working. Laurenjenel12/Laurenjenel12

According to the Animal Behavior College, nearly two-thirds of owners sleep with their cats, but even though they may be soft and warm, and pleasant to hug, there are some circumstances when they should be banned from the bedroom.

Their website states: "Never let your cat sleep with a child under 4 or 5, and especially not with a baby. If you or your partner have asthma or allergies, your cat shouldn't be allowed in the bedroom at all."

Laurenjenel12 told Newsweek that Ash is a very chilled out cat during the day, but has an alter ego at night.

She said: "If she is hungry or just simply wants attention, she will find a way to get it. She is only 2 years old, but has the brains of a senior cat. She is extremely smart, always finding ways to make her automatic feeder give her a meal, to bringing her toys into bed while we are sleeping and placing them under us, to simply screaming at us an hour before her dinner time.

"She is the sweetest cat we have both ever owned (my boyfriend and I) and we got extremely lucky with her. Her nightly shenanigans don't matter as much as how much love she brings into our home by just being herself. She is one of the SOFTEST cats I have ever seen and even the vet agrees. She is just so spoiled."

The video quickly gained popularity on social media, attracting animal lovers across the platform. It has so far received over 4.4 million views and 560,400 likes.

One user, Mia Arianna, commented: "In her defense she waited til 1:20." And Nicole Reimer said: "I must not love my cat as much as other people, because this would make me furious. Interrupting my sleep is a crime." Megan added: "The cat biting your arm lmfao."

Angelica Isley wrote: "She was biting and telling you to come with her right now." And Hair and Hay joked: "Cat would have been in the hallway after the first face tap, sorry." VB said: "I would have yeeted that thing lmaooo."

Another user, Morgan Meyes, commented: "Y'all are some heavy sleepers lol. I would have been wide awake right at the 1:20 mark." Sandra Serena said: "Awhh the little tappity taps."

Ladysnow__ wrote: "This is why we close our door at night. No cat while we sleep." And Dreamy turtle joked: "She's mad like ayyy I didn't get my snack. Reminding y'all every hours." TravelsWithTanya said: "You get up and feed that baby ASAP."

Newsweek reached out to Laurenjenel12 for comment. We couldn't verify the details of the case.

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Internet In Stitches As Cat Attempts 'World Record For Longest Meow'

A stock image of a cat meowing with its mouth wide open and teeth showing. A video of a cat attempting to belting out the "world's longest meow" has gone viral on TikTok.

A video of a cat emitting an unusually long "meow" has gone viral on TikTok, where it had received 9.9 million views at the time of writing.

The clip was shared from @phineasthecat, the TikTok account of a cat called Phineas in Sydney, Australia that was born with cerebellar hypoplasia. This is a condition where the cerebellum of the brain, which controls fine motor skills, balance and coordination, hasn't developed properly.

A caption posted with the video reads: "Phin's cerebellar hypoplasia certainly doesn't diminish his confidence!!!"

A message overlaid on the clip says, "Setting the record for the world's longest meow," with the camera panning towards a bedroom.

A long meow can be heard in the background before a ginger cat is seen sitting on a bed. The feline lets out three shorter meows before the clip ends.

While there is no treatment for cerebellar hypoplasia, the poster says our feline friend is "not in any pain and he's a happy cat!" in another TikTok post.

Phineas' drawn out meow may have been an expression of happiness. According to a May 2021 WebMD article reviewed by veterinarian Amy Flowers, cats meow to greet their owners and this can be viewed as them "saying they are happy to see you."

When a cat's meowing turns into "a high-pitched, drawn out howl-yowl," it is known as caterwauling, veterinarian Lynn Buzhardt noted in an article for VCA, one of North America's largest animal hospital chains.

Caterwauling is a "disturbing" sound that is "a cross between a yowl, a howl, and a whine," Buzhardt said.

The veterinarian said: "It is melodic and melodramatic. It's persistent. It means 'Pay attention! Something is up!'"

There can be a range of reasons for a cat's repeated meowing or caterwauling according to VCA and WebMD:

Physical illness: Various conditions and diseases can cause a cat to make excessive vocalizations, such as an overactive thyroid or kidney disease. Some cats also experience cognitive decline or disorientation with age, which can see them caterwauling.

Danger: Buzhardt said cats are territorial, so they may caterwaul if a stranger comes inside their "protected perimeter."

Stress or anxiety: Cats don't like change and may get anxious or stressed when a new person joins the family or their owner leaves them alone in the house.

Hunger: Some felines might be signaling they want food and some might even meow every time a person enters a kitchen, according to WebMD.

Attention-seeking: "Even the most aloof cat may sometimes crave your attention," Buzhardt said. Caterwauling is a way to get you to respond.

Mating call: A female cat makes "strange noises" when they're ready to reproduce to alert male cats, who also "yowl" when they smell a feline in heat.

The viral video featuring Phineas has left TikTokers in stitches, with many commenting on the apparent "r" sound at the beginning of Phineas' meows.

Hoekage said: "Those aren't meows, they are reows."

"He can roll his r's better than I ever could," @froggieze said, while a user called Alex said: "That boy's got some lungs."

User @xleoniexxxxxx added: "My cat does this! He will do one really long one until he sees me, then starts with the multiple meows as loud as he can whilst taking me to his wants."

Newsweek has contacted the original poster for comment via TikTok and Instagram. The video has not been independently verified.

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Why Does My Cat Not Like To Be Petted, And Why Does It Duck When I Touch It?

When your cat appears in the doorway and trots towards you, it's only natural to reach out your hand, but sometimes your cat will avoid it and duck away. Why do cats sometimes not like to be petted?

If your cat pulls away when you pet it, it could just be busy. Anton Darius / Unsplash

Cats like a good long cuddle every now and again, but not all the time and not every day. Sometimes your kitty might just want to be in your presence without the need for petting and scratching. But what causes this aversion, and what's with that strange slinking behavior?

In this cat guide, TAG24 will dive into why your cat might not like to be petted sometimes. Why does your cat pull away when you pet it, and what can you do to help it feel more comfortable?

Cat ducks when I pet him: Why does my cat pull away when I pet it?

Cats are rather particular little fellows, and they'll often show their preferences in grumpy or anti-social behavior. A lot of the time they'll be desperate for your affection, constantly expecting you to swoon over their every behavior. At other times, though, cats will avoid you as if you were infected with a virus.

The most common reason why a cat might duck when you pet it, or why it pulls away at your touch, is that it simply doesn't feel like it at the time. What becomes an issue, though, is if its aversion to being touched comes from a deeper fear.

There are three non-mood based reasons why a cat might avoid your pets: character, experiences, and illness. Let's dive into each of them and define what we mean and what you can do.

Top three reasons why your cat doesn't like to be touched

It's not unusual for a cat to avoid you. Perhaps it's angry, perhaps it's tired, or perhaps it just feels like a bit of time to itself. Sometimes cats want to be near their beloved humans but not be touched by them.

In some cats, though, the habit of ducking away from people when they go in for a pet can be due to a very different, and somewhat more sinister, reason.

Cat pulls away due to its character

Some cats are just not the cuddling type and will consistently pull away from you if you try to pet them. They simply prefer other things to petting, in the same way that some people prefer baths to showers. Their character will dictate their physical and emotional responses.

More reserved cats will avoid being petted or stroked and will slink out of arm's reach at the soonest possibility. In such a situation, it is important for their human to respect that wish and only pet them when they have explicitly made it clear that they want to be touched.

Cat ducks due to bad experiences

If a cat has had some bad human-related experiences, it might be unwilling to be touched by people. For example, when you adopt a shelter cat, it may be distrusting of you at the start due to its past experiences. This is fear and anxiety-based and will hopefully clear up with time.

With a lot of patience and some things to help treat their anxiety, cats that avoid being petted due to trauma-inflicted fear can again begin to trust in humans. We would suggest getting a fearful cat some toys and a good sleeping place. On top of that, it's a good idea to do what the cat wants you to do at any particular time. Be calm and safe, and your cat will grow to love you.

Cat hates being touched due to pain

If your cat used to be cuddly and has now turned into a withdrawn feline with a distaste for human interaction, it could be due to sickness or pain. Perhaps your kitty has gotten itself into an accident and is recovering from an injury, or maybe that pain is more permanent and serious.

A cat that is exhibiting pain-like symptoms such as wincing, whining, and increased aggression, should be taken to visit a vet. If it has any diseases or injuries, you're going to want to know.

Things could be particularly wrong if your cat hisses at you when avoiding your touch. 123RF / Zhuravlevab

Some cats will find being held in your arms incredibly nerve wracking. It's quite normal for cats to start hissing or growling if they are picked up and carried too much, or if you surprise them by suddenly lifting them off the ground. It's not so surprising if you think about. After all, would you like to be suddenly and unexpectedly picked up?

Here are some reasons why your cat might not like being held:

It feels restricted and without any control, as it is being held firmly by another animal much bigger than it.

It feels threatened or in danger due to that very same reason.

Cats like to be in higher places, so that they have the upper ground and an advantage in any confrontations.

If they are ill or injured, then pain could be causing their strong aversion to being held. Particularly troublesome issues include:

Arthritis

Other joint issues

Stomach aches

Parasite infections

Once a cat has grown up, it becomes totally unnatural for it to be picked up. It is not used to it and won't like it. Counteract this by trying to pick it up by the scruff when possible.

It's uncomfortable, and your cat doesn't enjoy it.

It's annoying to be picked up, and your cat wants to get on with its business.

It's important to follow your cat's body language signs and respect its boundaries. You want to forge a positive relationship with your furry feline friend, and you won't get very far if you keep upsetting it.

What to do if your cat hates being touched

There aren't many things you can do if your cat hates being touched. Alex Chambers / Unsplash

Is your cat constantly avoiding pats, is it ducking away at every opportunity, does it seem to dislike you? Well, it could also be your patting technique. You see, cats don't like it when you put your hand in front of their eyes, so you should always pet them from the back. This way they will keep feeling in control.

Here are some other ways to get your cat to stop avoiding pets:

Some cats will get over it quickly, just avoid them for a while and let them come to you.

If it is a sudden issue that has only just arisen, take your cat to the vet and have it checked out.

In the case that your cat is simply not a fan of being touched or picked up, there isn't much you can do.

If it is something to do with your behavior, identify that behavior and avoid repeating it.

Some cats will take a while to trust you. Respect their boundaries and show them love and attention in other ways. They'll come around eventually.

Remember that some cats just simply like to be petted in different areas. Try their back, their chin, their neck, or their shoulders. If they like some things more than others, make sure you are doing those things more often.

If your cat continuously avoids being touched, it could be ill

It's important to note with cats that constantly avoid being touched is there is a very real possibility they could be sick. If this behavior starts to increase, and you start seeing other symptoms like wincing or whining, it could be time for a trip to the veterinarian.

Ultimately, though, cats will often avoid being touched and will slink away sometimes. Try not to worry too much. Your kitty still loves you; it just doesn't want your attention right now.

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