There is no theory of mind, it's a redundant concept. Apes can predict the actions of others as agents of the environment without needing an abstract understanding of what a mind is. Cats are probably able to achieve similar feats. Understanding that other beings and yourself have 'minds' only becomes relevant when the entity in question achieves a certain complexity of language.
Re:How Intelligent Are Cats? (2004)
by colanderman on Sunday April 10, 2022 @10:31AM
(#30977198)
Does "manipulative" describe the behavior itself, or certain internal processes (but not others) which can produce said behavior?
No. That would require a theory of mind, intention to deceive and a lot of cognitive abilities that cats don't have.
The cat simply learned to walk you to the food bowl.