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[–] Ilovethebomb@sh.itjust.works 49 points 1 week ago (3 children)

I've seen a video where the cat turned the dispenser off and back on, with the same result.

They're smarter than we give them credit for.

[–] Honytawk@lemmy.zip 17 points 6 days ago

When food is involved at least

Fat furry bastards

[–] HeyThisIsntTheYMCA@lemmy.world 6 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago) (1 children)

my cat knows which button dispenses more food, but he likes it when i press it. he's a singer

[–] MML@sh.itjust.works 3 points 6 days ago

Could be another reason but cats and other animals may want you to guard their back as they eat

I've seen cats just reach up the chute and work the mechanism manually.