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If You Spot The Cat In The Santa Hat In Less Than 19 Seconds You May Have 20/20 Vision

YOU are going to feel like the cat's whiskers if you can spot the kitty in Santa's hat in this task.

But the clock is ticking for this optical illusion and you have just 19 seconds before the sleigh bells ring time out.

Can you find the cat in the Santa hat?Credit: Lords and Labradors

Success in this brain teaser, however, means you have 20/20 vision and deserve a pat on the back.

What better way to continue the Christmas festivities than to put your observation skills to the test with a Santa-themed puzzle?

This tricky brainteaser was created and shared by Lords and Labradors.

It shows rows and rows of cats of every description.

There is, however, one jolly exception and he's wearing Santa's hat.

Warning: this is not easy and will get you thinking.

As we edge closer to Christmas, many across the nation will be searching for gifts and filling up their stockings.

Pet lovers everywhere will have some presents for their four-legged friends.

If You Spot The Cat Hiding In The Christmas Tree In Less Than Nine Seconds Before The Bauble Falls You Have 20/20 Vision

A PET owner has left people on the internet scratching their heads after sharing a tricky optical illusion.

Can you spot the cat hiding among the Christmas decorations?

A TikToker has challenged the internet to spot the cat hiding in their Christmas treeCredit: TikTok/tiktokthepark

The challenge was shared on TikTok by a user posting under the handle @TikTokThePark, who had artistically decorated their Christmas tree.

The pet owner chose a white and silver theme for their decor with oversized satin bows and baubles of varying sizes.

They were sitting down in their living room to enjoy the beauty when they noticed something out of the ordinary.

Their Christmas tree was shaking and their mischievous cat seemed nowhere in sight.

Can you spot the cat in less than nine seconds?

You may have a 20/20 vision if you can find the cat hiding in the Christmas tree before the ornament falls off.

You'll have to keep an eye on the time at the bottom of the video to put your observation skills to the test against the clock.

Try not to get distracted by the items shaking on the Christmas tree as the cat is hidden in the most unexpected place.

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The video has racked up lots of likes on TikTok, with people taking to the comment section admitting they were captivated by the tree.

A top commenter said "Silly kitty!" after watching a ornament fall to the ground because of the playful cat.

Do you think you've spotted where it's hiding?

Here's a hint: Take a closer look at the center of the Christmas tree.

Scroll down to the answer below to check if you guessed correctly.

The mischievous cat can be found hiding in the middle of the Christmas treeCredit: TikTok/tiktokthepark

The mind-boggling challenge comes after another seek-and-find brainteaser left puzzlers stumped.

UK-based advisory company Utility Bidder designed an optical illusion to mark the countdown to Christmas.

Can you spot the heart-shaped cookie among the Christmas treats baked by Mrs. Claus for Santa?

Only the most eagle-eyed individuals have been able to solve the challenge in less than 32.5 seconds.

Puzzlers have been tasked with spotting the love heart-shaped cookie baked by Mrs. ClausCredit: Utility Bidder

The brainteaser shows a table full of freshly baked cookies of all shapes and sizes, as well as baking ingredients still scattered around the counter.

It's easy to get distracted by the smiling gingerbread men and skillfully iced decorations.

Many people have admitted they failed to spot the single heart-shaped cookie before running out of time.

Here's a hint: Take a closer look at the cookies on the plates.

If you're ready to find out where Mrs. Claus's heart-shaped cookie is lurking scroll down to the answer below.

The heart-shaped cookie can be spotted on a plate toward the top right of the brainteaserCredit: Utility Bidder

Continue the fun with a third festive brainteaser designed by CasinoTop3.Com.

Can you spot the elf hiding in a picture-perfect wonderland?

If you can spot the elf that's escaped Santa's workshop in less than 67 seconds, you may have a high IQ.

The internet has been stumped by a challenge, which involves spotting a hidden elfCredit: CasinoTop3.Com

Keep your eyes peeled as there are plenty of distractions in the snowy season to pull your attention away from looking for the elf.

Here's a hint: Try taking a closer look at the trees.

The cheeky elf is hiding as far away from Santa and his reindeer as possible.

Scroll down to the answer below to check if you guessed the elf in the right place.

The elf can be seen hiding behind a tree toward the left of the brainteaserCredit: CasinoTop3.Com

The Hidden Dangers Of Cat Scratch Fever

UNDATED HealthFirst reporter Leslie Toldo tells us about the rise in this illness that may spread to other animals as well.

You may have thought Cat Scratch Fever was the title of a creepy Ted Nugent song.

In reality, it's a contagious infection that some veterinarians are calling an increasing threat.

The neighbor's dog, your kid's cat, the fleas in the front yard. They could all have bartonella, and North Carolina State University Dr. Ed Breitschwerdt, DVM, says that's bad news. "In my opinion, bartonella may prove to be the most important emerging infectious disease of the next decade."

It's an infection linked to heart valve disease, and may have a role in neurologic and arthritic disease. Still, few people even know what it is.

Essentially, it's the bacteria that causes cat scratch disease, but experts say most any animal with claws tainted by flea feces can transmit it, which makes treatment tough.

"The organism changes its nature, its outer surface, again, so that the immune system cannot eliminate it," explained Breitschwerdt.

According to the University of Iowa and the CDC, 40 percent of cats carry bartonella at some point. With 24,000 annual cat scratch cases, up to 90 percent of those affected will suffer a rash, nausea and weight loss. Less than 20 percent could see sensory loss, pneumonia or encephalitis.

"Understanding transmission is of critical, critical performance," Breitschwerdt stressed.

While bartonella can circulate in the blood of cats and dogs, it can cause tumor-like lesions in people. It's tough to detect because it stays in human blood in very low levels.

"I think in the context of bartonella, I think there's many, many more questions right now than answers," Breitschwerdt said.

With research now including sick dolphins and whales, Breitschwerdt says you need to be concerned now.

BACKGROUND: Cat Scratch Disease (CSD) can occur after one comes in contact with the dangerous bacteria Bartonella Henselae, which is transmitted from the lick, bite or scratch of an infected cat. Kittens are more likely to carry the bacterium, but roughly 40% of all cats carry it at some point in their lives. The cats pick up the bacterium from predatory fleas carrying it, but it has yet to be determined if those fleas can directly infect humans. The infection is hard to detect in cats, because they exhibit no external symptoms following transmission. The disease is becoming increasingly common, with 24,000 cases reported each year. (SOURCE: cdc.Gov, kidshealth.Org)

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS: After developing a mild infection from the injury, victims of CSD typically experience fever, fatigue, headache or a diminished appetite. A blister called an inoculation lesion, often mistaken as a bug bite, may develop on the victim's arms, hands, head or scalp days after the scratch or bite. There is typically little to no pain associated with the lesion. Within weeks, head, neck and upper limb lymph nodes often become swollen and tender, the area of the infected lymph node being directly related to the location of the lesion. Most frequently, swollen lymph nodes are located in the armpit or neck area, but a leg lesion will cause swelling of the groin nodes. The skin covering the lymph nodes develops a red hue, and sometimes leaks pus. In highly rare cases, liver, spleen, bone, joint or lung infections, and even brain inflammation and seizures, have occurred without any previous symptoms. HIV/AIDS, cancer and organ transplant patients are at the highest risk of experiencing such complications due to their weakened immune system. (SOURCE: kidshealth.Org)

TREATMENT: Antibiotics are most commonly used to fight the disease, and should be regulated on a strict schedule. Nonprescription medicines such as acetaminophen can be used to reduce fever or any pain from swollen lymph nodes. The swelling of lymph nodes can take anywhere from 2 to 4 months to subside. (SOURCE: Penn State Children's Hospital A-Z Topics)

HOW TO REDUCE RISK OF INFECTION: An important provision any cat owner should consider is to have the cat declawed. Preventative measures include avoiding any interactive activities that may provoke aggressive behavior from your cat, removing fleas periodically and washing your hands after any contact with a cat, especially if you were scratched or bitten. It is important to instruct children to stay away from stray and unfamiliar cats. (SOURCE: familydoctor.Org, Penn State Children's Hospital A-Z Topics)

For more information:

Tracey PeakNorth Carolina State University919-515-6142Tracey_peake@ncsu.Edu

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