Let’s be honest, cats are not always the fearless protectors they like to think they are. For creatures with such confidence, they can be surprisingly easy to distract. Sometimes all it takes is a moving shadow, a noise, or a tail. That exact scenario plays out in a video where a tabby cat becomes hopelessly fixated on chasing his own tail.
Cat can’t stop chasing his tail in funny video
A video shared by Instagram user @tiger.meoo is giving viewers a good laugh after capturing a cat getting completely sidetracked by his own tail. The clip features Tiger, a tabby cat who appears relaxed and focused on grooming until his tail enters the picture.
In the clip, Tiger is calmly cleaning himself when he suddenly notices movement under him. What follows is a rapid shift from peaceful grooming to full confusion, as he begins spinning in circles in an attempt to catch the tail that refuses to cooperate. Text over the video jokingly reads, “This is who I chose to protect my family.”
As the clip continues, Tiger becomes increasingly determined, repeatedly chasing and swatting at his tail as if it were an intruder. What’s more, the addition of playful, goofy background music perfectly matches his frantic movements.
Despite his best efforts, the tail remains just out of reach, leaving Tiger stuck in an endless loop of confusion. In the caption, the owner jokes that instead of confusing any potential enemy, Tiger managed to confuse himself.
Cats chasing their own tails is a behavior that can have several explanations. In kittens and younger cats, it’s often a form of play, as they are still learning how their bodies move and react.
For adult cats, tail chasing can be triggered by sudden movement, excess energy, or boredom. Sometimes it’s simply a reflex response to a flicking tail that activates their hunting instincts.
In most cases, occasional tail chasing is harmless and nothing to worry about. However, if it becomes obsessive or frequent, it can signal stress, frustration, or a medical issue that may need attention. In Tiger’s case, though, the moment appears to be nothing more than a perfectly captured example of a cat being a cat.
