A golden retriever named Chicken was caught on camera getting beaten up by his 15lbs cat sibling and internet users can’t stop laughing at the hilarious video.
The viral TikTok clip, shared in October by @chickenthegoldenboy, shows Chicken sitting on the couch teasing his ginger feline brother, Charlie, who takes this chance to teach the golden retriever a lesson.
The cat starts hitting Chicken with his paws, lunging at his brother, who can be seen backing off before inciting more aggressive play once again.
“POV [point of view]: you’re a 75lb golden retriever who lets a 15lb orange cat beat you up,” says the caption.
Despite their reputation for being each others’ worst enemy, cats and dogs can actually live together with little to no issues.
And it’s not just videos of cat owners on TikTok proving it. A study by Italian scientists, published in the journal PLOS ONE, found that not only can our two most loved pets live together, but they can become best friends too.
According to the study, over 64 percent of the cats and dogs who live together also play together; while 58 percent chase each other; and 41 percent fight.
The key to a healthy relationship between the two is a proper introduction. British animal charity Blue Cross says that before taking a new cat home to your dog, you must prepare the house so that both animal have separate areas to hang out.
Before introducing them face to face, familiarize them with each others’ smell through scent swapping, exchanging bedding that smells like the other pet. When it’s finally time to meet, keep your dog on a leash as they may get too excited and accidentally hurt the feline.
It is very important to always end their meetings on a positive note, for example giving them a tasty treat, to help create a positive connection. Never leave them alone together unless you know they are comfortable enough with each other.
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Chicken and Charlie were clearly just playing a little rough in the clip, as it is quite common among household pets. But how can you tell when your pets are fighting from when they’re having fun?
Georgia-based veterinarian Dr. Jess Kirk says on her website Vet Explains Pets that wresting is common between cats and dogs but can go one of two ways. If they take turns beating each other and seem to be enjoying themselves, they are likely just playing.
However, if you notice one pet looking scared or showing signs of aggression toward the other, it can be a sign that they aren’t both having a good time, and you may need to temporarily separate them.
The video quickly went viral on social media and it has so far received over 5.8 million views and 975,900 likes on the platform.
Newsweek reached out to @chickenthegoldenboy for comment via email. We could not verify the details of the case.
One user, Saraesmith, commented: “I have a golden that’s afraid of the cat too. My cat loves him, but my dog does not love him back. I think I might have something to do with him cleaning his ears. lol.”
DMO GIRL said: “My golden retrievers won’t even walk past my cats.”
Gabie added: “Hahaha I just know he gets the skippity baps all the time from the cat.”
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