Husband Texts Wife To Warn Her Not To Believe Cats' 'Lies' When She Returns

We often see videos of cats outsmarting their owners which is why it's important to stay one step ahead—like this man who gave his wife a heads-up before she was double duped by her pets.

Owner Clare has recently shared a print screen of a text message she received from her husband. It read: "I'm going to bed. The cats have been fed, don't believe their lies when you get in."

Layered over the photo posted to TikTok (@voluntarily_outnumbered), it says: "I would have fallen for their lies as well." The next image shows Mabel and Lola, the conniving cats sitting next to an empty food bowl while staring at their owner.

The 33-year-old owner told Newsweek: "I do late shifts that finish at 11pm so by the time I get home, the cats have usually been fed however, both my husband and I have previously fallen for their meows before."

At the time of writing, the hilarious video has amassed 296,500 views since it was shared on March 25 along with 22,800 likes.

In the comments, Clare, from Cheshire, U.K. explained that the cats "try it at every opportunity!"

She told Newsweek that the eight-year-old sisters are fed twice per day and no food is safe in the kitchen. Once Lola, the black and white cat, managed to get into a packet of pumpkin seeds so now the owners have to make sure everything is out of reach.

Clare, who doesn't wish to share her surname, added: "Their favorite thing is to sit underneath our 11-month old daughter's high chair when she is eating, so they can scavenge anything she drops. They've done this with all three of our children."

So far, the clip has amassed over 115 comments and it turns out these cats aren't the only ones who manage to trick their owners.

"They are very convincing," said one user.

Other cat owners can relate and have shared their stories too.

"I swear cats know, I feed ours and the second my partner gets up he BOLTS to the kitchen it's only when I shout FED she knows haha," said one user.

Another wrote: "The cats just know to stay up when I go to the pub cause they know they are getting ham when I'm back and tipsy."

While dogs will eat anything, but cats can be pickier, and sometimes the need for additional feedings could be a sign of a medical issue.

Purina, the pet food company, has highlighted some of the main reasons why a cat might always seem hungry, ranging from simple boredom to more serious health issues like diabetes, hyperthyroidism, cancer, and aging.

Owners are encouraged to keep their felines mentally and physically stimulated to avoid eating from being their own form of entertainment.

It is important to keep an eye on their weight, as a cat that is always hungry yet skinny could mean they have parasites.

"These little creatures are feeding off of your cat's food intake and sometimes they may not leave enough nutrients to satisfy the cat's needs. As a response, the pet will ask for food more often or in larger quantities," states Purina's website.

A cat constantly crying for food doesn't always mean something is wrong. It could just be that they are eating the wrong food. Or they are not absorbing the food properly because of an underlying health issue.

Purina explains that a proper diet and regular vet check-ups are highlighted as crucial for maintaining a cat's health and well-being.

Update 3/28/24 12:02 a.m. ET: This article has been updated with comment from the OP.

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