Pets, affectionately called "fur babies", go through several shedding cycles each year as the seasons change. A Japanese cat owner recently shared a heartfelt observation about this natural process, noting how their beloved cat's face noticeably thins during each shedding period.
On the social platform X (formerly Twitter), a Japanese user named "MiniraDiary" posted about their playful and adorable tabby cat, Minira. On the 16th, the owner wrote that a lot of thick fur had fallen out at home, marking the start of Minira's shedding season. The cat's once fluffy and round face quickly became slimmer, a transformation so visible that it brought mixed feelings of amusement and envy to the owner.
The post struck a chord with many cat owners, drawing over 1.4 million views and sparking lively discussions. Fellow pet lovers empathized, sharing comments such as:
- "This surpasses any beauty advertisement."
- "Cats are naturally beautiful; humans should just give up."
- "Cats really do become different creatures in summer and winter."
- "So true! No matter how hard I try, I can't slim my face, but cats' faces shrink with the seasons—it's so unfair."
Others humorously added that cats are the cutest animals regardless of whether they are fat or thin.
猫は換毛期ってだけでこんだけ顔痩せするの羨ましい、、 pic.twitter.com/a7y53TD6NH
— みにら日記-MiniraDiary- （@MiniraDiary） May 16, 2025
