Senior Internet Culture & Trends Reporter
A side-splitting viral video has delighted viewers after a rottweiler puppy was captured having a "dramatic" reaction to a routine deworming session at the vet.
The TikTok video, posted by @gatorbaitjill, has amassed a whopping 31 million views. It shows the adorable pup in the arms of a vet who attempts to administer with a syringe a liquid that appears to be a dewormer.
The highlight of the video is the tiny rottweiler's exaggerated and open-mouthed expression of sheer shock at the syringe, even backing his head away to avoid it. This earned him an endearing description on the post: "a very dramatic little chonk."
The comments section has erupted with nearly 10,000 responses, as dog enthusiasts and casual viewers alike expressed their fascination and adoration for the puppy.
JessicaBaileyHassan said: "I want a baby Rottweiler immediately," while BenchBoi69 couldn't help but admire the puppy's chubby appearance and said: "I love how fat and chunky baby rottys are."
Another viewer shared her joy at seeing the dog's hilarious reaction: "It's the silent scream for me." Another dog owner shared their own experience: "My older doggies just simply hate medicines. He will never open his mouth. It will be a stressful time for me."
One viewer said that it was "so much drama." And TikTok user Bella joked: "He's so brave!!!!! He's well-behaved! He is not afraid!!"
While dogs might not enjoy taking medicines, deworming is essential for the health of pets and their human families.
Worms are nasty parasites that can cause chronic gastrointestinal problems and other health problems in dogs. Some parasites found in dogs can be transmitted to humans.
Regular deworming is essential for the good health of dogs and their human companions. It usually takes less than a few minutes to complete.
Another rottweiler dog delighted social media viewers earlier this month when the moment someone came to say hello to him was caught on camera. Dyce's owner explained that people usually cross the street to avoid the rottweiler because of their fears, but on this day he was delighted when someone stopped to say hello.
Newsweek reached out to @gatorbaitjill via TikTok for comment.
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