The owner bought a mirror, and the cat’s reaction when passing by was too interesting: Who are you?

Pet 8:04am, 18 November 2025 147

The mirror is a very common thing in our daily life, and to be honest, most people can't live without it. They take a picture before going out, take a picture before taking off makeup, and want to check their appearance all the time. After all, in this era, you can't look at your appearance. But such a very common daily necessities may be a completely different existence in the world of pets. With their IQ, can they understand that another self appears in the mirror? Let’s watch a good show.

The owner in this story saw a mirror while shopping one day and bought it as he thought it was suitable. After returning home, the owner casually placed the mirror on the ground. At this time, the cat became curious and came over to join in the fun. Cats react so funny when they pass by a mirror.

When the cat saw the cat that looked exactly like itself in the mirror, it froze completely, as if it was sealed and did not dare to move. After all, if the enemy cannot move, immobility is the safest strategy. Although the body is frozen, the cat's eyes are full of amusement. Let's taste it carefully. The cat stared at himself in the mirror with wide eyes, his eyes seeming to say: Who are you? Why are you copying my face? When the cat saw the guy in the mirror, he showed no intention of leaving. He even showed his airplane ears. He must be extremely panicked inside.

Veterinarian Xiao Ming is also very curious. Does the cat know that the cat in the mirror is itself? Does it really think that it is another cat? This atmosphere reminds veterinarian Xiao Ming of the real and fake Monkey King episode in Journey to the West. Isn’t it time to perform such a line: "I dare you." Do you agree?"

Through the behavior of the cat in this story, veterinarian Xiao Ming realized that many behaviors of owners in daily life are understood completely differently by cats and dogs. For example, most often when the owner is in the toilet, the thoughts in the cat's mind must be misunderstood. As for what the cat is thinking, you can figure it out by yourself hahaha~ Cats or dogs have been getting along with humans for thousands of years. They have already figured out how to get along with humans. Even if there are some mistakes, it does not affect their harmonious existence with humans. They are still very talented. Veterinary surgeon Xiao Ming can only say, is there anything more suitable for CP with humans than cats and dogs? No!

Popular science by veterinarian Xiao Ming: Although cats cannot communicate with humans verbally, it does not affect communication at all. The key to this is their body language. The cat owner needs to understand the meaning of the cat's body language to ensure a better relationship with the cat. For example, in the little anecdote above, the cat’s airplane ears mean nervousness and fear. Dogs also have airplane ears, but the meaning is slightly different. Dogs’ airplane ears are often happy and naughty. Other body language signs of a cat in a fearful state include: furry hair and growling. In addition, a cat's tail is also a signal to express emotions. For example, a cat's tail swings widely, which proves that they are sending a warning signal and may attack next. It also means they are impatient and unhappy. But if the tail is upright, it means that they are in a good mood at the moment and want to get close to their owner.