A veterinarian appointment took an unexpected turn when a cat named Ellie decided to sit in a very unusual spot, immediately paying the consequences.
In a viral TikTok video shared on Thursday under the username @ellielunaandcoal, the fluffy long-haired tabby cat can be seen trying to hide in the corner, right under the sanitizer dispenser, unaware of what’s about to come. “We took Ellie to the vet and she thought it would be a great idea to sit right under a sanitizer dispenser,” reads layover text in the clip.
Of course, the cat’s presence triggered the dispenser, which kept releasing sanitizer on her fur. But, despite the thorough sanitation, Ellie refused to move away from her hiding spot, so she had to be forcefully removed. “[Don’t worry] guys we and the vets got her all rinsed and cleaned up,” the poster wrote in the caption.
Ellie was probably hiding because she was scared of the vet, which is not uncommon among cats.
At the veterinary clinic, felines encounter the sights, scents, and sounds of unfamiliar people and animals, which can easily make them uncomfortable. Being handled in the examination room may also be an unpleasant memory.
But, regardless of whether cats like it or not, vet visits are necessary, and, as a pet owner owner, it is your responsibility to make them as enjoyable as they can be.
To avoid other cats, schedule your appointment for a time when the clinic is usually quiet, and pack treats to reward your kitty, and a familiar towel for comfort. If possible, it is also best to wait in the car with your feline until your turn is up, instead of using the waiting room, says VCA Animal Hospitals.
The video quickly went viral on social media and has so far received over 1.4 million views and more than 229,000 likes on the platform.
One user, Smolcatz4eva, commented: “Cat: ‘Wow, that was weird. Hope it doesn’t happen again! Wow, it happened again, crazy.”
Sam posted: “Looked at my dumbest cat and admired her intelligence after seeing this.”
Emilee added: “I love how she looks at the dispenser like it offended her.”
Newsweek reached out to @ellielunaandcoal for comment via TikTok comments. We could not verify the details of the case.
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