this post was submitted on 30 May 2026
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[–] fakeman_pretendname@feddit.uk 22 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

I can't even get mine to consistenly bury their poo in the litter tray, never mind getting them to help to unlock new cancer treatments.

Adorable? Yes.
Helpful? No.

[–] sbv@sh.itjust.works 12 points 2 weeks ago

You need to introduce then to the scientific method when they're still kittens. Ideally before their eyes are open.

[–] Corkyskog@sh.itjust.works 5 points 2 weeks ago

My cat kneeds my abdomen when I am constipated and then like 10 minutes later I am running to the bathroom. Pretty cool.

[–] gigastasio@sh.itjust.works 18 points 2 weeks ago

And here they are, hard at work…

[–] LadyMeow@lemmy.blahaj.zone 14 points 2 weeks ago

Just seeing that cats cute little face made my day a bit brighter, so there’s that!

[–] GongFuFlashSteep@slrpnk.net 7 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Unfortunately this will require us to blend them and extract the medicine

[–] Janx@piefed.social 6 points 2 weeks ago

Look, as much as I don't want cancer, I'm not willing to consume my fuzzy girl for her antioxidants...

[–] stringere@sh.itjust.works 3 points 2 weeks ago

Smarty cats

[–] bluegreenpurplepink@lemmy.world 0 points 2 weeks ago

Nooooo! Don't experiment on cats!