If cats had a motto, it might be “Why do it the hard way?” Known for their independence and low tolerance for unnecessary effort, cats have a knack for cutting corners in the smartest ways. So it’s no surprise that one particularly savvy feline has gone viral for completely bypassing a treat puzzle in favor of a much simpler solution. His unexpected actions left his owner (and millions online) both laughing and slightly outwitted.
Cat finds a smart way to access treats in viral video
In the clip, a pet owner sets out to test their cat’s intelligence using a yellow duck-shaped food dispenser. The toy is designed to release a few treats when a lever, shaped like the duck’s foot, is pressed. Some kibble is already scattered on the floor, and overlay text on the video reads, “testing my cat’s intelligence.”
The setup looks simple enough, and viewers are likely expecting to see the cat’s paw at the duck’s foot to get more food. But that’s not what happens. Instead, the cat completely skips the intended puzzle and finds a faster, more direct route by removing the plastic dome covering the treats. Just like that, he gains full access to the stash, avoiding the “test” altogether.
The clip, posted three days ago, has already racked up 29 million views and over 2 million likes. It has also sparked a wave of comments from amused viewers who saw the cat’s shortcut as nothing short of genius. “Bro went through level 1 to 100 real quick,” one person joked. Another added, “He is very intelligent apparently. And actually he was like, ‘Why is she pressing this? Humans…’” Someone else compared the cat’s unconventional logic to a genius moment, writing, “His IQ test: the limit does not exist!”
While some might say the cat “cheated” the system, others see it as a perfect example of thinking outside the box — or, in this case, outside the duck. Whether the move counts as a pass or fail is up for debate, but one thing’s certain: this cat just proved that sometimes the smartest solution is the one no one expects.
