The sweet moment a dog tried to care for his owner following leg surgery has gone viral, melting millions of hearts.

Jeremy Spry, 43, from Houston, Texas, shared the adorable video on TikTok. It shows the moment his dog, Armani, got onto the bed to inspect his knee, which was bandaged up from a recent quad tendon repair last month.

After giving it a sniff and ensuring everything was in order, Armani nudged the blanket over Spry's knee to keep it covered. This sweet gesture left the owner completely amazed, as he told Newsweek that it's "like he knew I was hurting" and wanted to help.

Spry said: "Armani kept trying to inspect my leg, and when I finally let him do that, he was very sweet with me. Now, every time he gets up close, he has to inspect it again.

"It definitely was a special moment that I randomly managed to capture on video."

After the clip was posted on TikTok (@spree968) on August 27, it's gone viral with over 1.2 million views and more than 118,600 likes at the time of writing. Layered over the clip, the caption reads: "He's been wanting to inspect my leg, then this is what he does."

It's no secret that dogs can tell if their owner is unwell—although some are much slower on the uptake than others. The American Kennel Club (AKC) highlights that dogs can smell even the slightest changes in odor, enabling them to tell when their owner isn't well. This is how diabetic alert dogs can perceive a change in blood glucose levels, and research has even found that dogs can detect types of cancer by sniffing a patient's breath or tissue.

They can also sense changes in body language and routine. Armani will have noticed that his owner hasn't been able to move around the house as easily as normal and is having to walk on crutches instead.

Many dogs comfort their owners when they're sick, whether that's by tucking them under a blanket or cuddling up to them. The AKC suggests that this could just be a sign that they're seeking comfort for themselves, as the difference in routine has made them feel anxious. Alternatively, they know that caring for their owner makes them happy, and they get positive reinforcement when they do it.

Now that he's several days post-surgery, Spry says his knee is getting better, and there's doubt Armani's care and attention has helped.

While the Houston resident also has another pup, a fawn Doberman, who has shown interest in his bandaged-up knee, most of the concern appears to come from Armani.

What Did TikTok Think?

Spry shared Armani's heartwarming gesture on TikTok to connect with his followers, but he never imagined it would generate this many views and likes.

"I've never had a video that received so much attention before, and it was actually very overwhelming. There's been lots of likes and comments on TikTok after posting that video," he said.

"I think after today, I'll have to serve him a steak dinner for all the publicity he's gained," Spry joked.

In just a few days, the viral video gained over 1,600 comments on TikTok, and many people praised Armani for being so thoughtful. Not wanting to disappoint the dog's new fans, Spry even shared a follow-up clip of Armani checking up on his leg a couple of days later to show how seriously he's taking his caretaker role.

Among the comments on the video, one TikTok user wrote: "He's covering the scent of you being wounded to keep you safe."

Another person commented: "That's an action done out of pure love."

"A dogs empathy knows no bounds," wrote one TikToker.

While another person joked: "He's like, yeah he's not faking it."

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