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Apparently, there's a theory that being groomed with a toothbrush reminds cats - kittens and older cats alike - of the way that their mothers groomed them when they were babies. The internet put it to the test, and... it seems like the theory is accurate. 

So, take a look at these videos and pictures of cats enjoying this strange activity. Some are hesitant at first, but all seem to warm up to it after a few tries at most. Incredibly, even the ones that really don't like being petted regularly take to it. Try it too if you have a cat. I know that I will. Maybe your cat will react in the same way. For more animal cuteness, we have some tiny baby dik-diks that'll just melt your heart.

Meet the clever Achilles! Achilles is a tabby who began to mimicking his owner's, artist Stephanie Isidro, morning routine when he was about a year old. According to Isidro, Achilles would wake up at 5 a.m. everyday just to follow her into the bathroom, sit on the counter and observe her. 

"He sits there just watching me," Isidro told the The Dodo.

One day, Isidro's sister visited her and put her toothbrush in the toothbrush holder, along with Stephanie's. Turns out, Achilles was just waiting for his very own toothbrush because he immediately hopped onto the counter and began taking care of his pearly whites.

"I was over the moon!" Stephanie added. "At first I was shocked over the fact he used my sister`s toothbrush, but then I realized how smart he was to just learn that on his own. He's very intelligent!"

At least Isidro doesn't have to worry about her cat's dental hygiene! 

Achilles is setting a good dental example for all cats! 

Story via The Dodo

Feel free to share this with your dentist. They have fillings too, ya know.