Why won't pets acknowledge themselves in the mirror?

Why won't pets acknowledge themselves in the mirror?
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deni: Good question… I was just wondering that this morning when my cat didn’t react either.
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Why do cats love to rub themselves all over sweaty clothes?

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My cat won't eat dry food anymore?

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Why won't my cat eat her dry food anymore?

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Why do some people pucker their lips when taking pictures of themselves or looking at themselves in mirror?

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How do you talk with people who won't talk about themselves?

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