A video of a German shepherd puppy trying his best to do anything but fall asleep after receiving sedation medication has left the internet in hysterics.

The text overlaid on the TikTok clip (@badd.jasz) reads: "POV: your dog is getting ready for surgery but is fighting the sedation meds." It shows the puppy with a happy expression as his legs begin to give out. He then creeps closer to his owner, with the text saying "stuck" as he becomes unable to move.

In the next scene, the dog is lying on the floor, dozing off, but waking himself up several times. The hilarious video has garnered 7.6 million views and 1.8 million likes since it was posted on October 12.

Newsweek discussed the video with Dr. Linda Simon, who works for U.K.-based Pooch & Mutt dog food company.

She said: "The more anxious a dog is, the more chance the medicine isn't as effective as we like. When a dog is "fighting it" we may need to use a higher dose or change strategy (e.g. have the owner present to help keep the dog calm, or get extra help with restraint for their anaesthetic)."

She explained that intravenous medication works almost instantly, while oral medicine may take an hour or so.

"Often, we'll use injectable medicine before an operation and we tend to get a good effect in about 20 minutes or so," she added.

It's unclear why the dog required surgery, but the American Kennel Club (AKC) states anesthesia can be used for routine neutering, or something like a torn ligament or a senior dog may need it for dental work.

Some dogs face a higher risk with anesthesia due to factors like their breed, size, health, or age. These risks can range from minor issues, like mild vomiting during recovery, to severe, life-threatening complications such as cardiac arrest or stroke.

It's essential for dog owners to be aware of potential complications, have a plan in place ahead of time, and work closely with the vet to ensure their dog's safety.

TikTok Reacts

TikTok users flocked to the comments to write their theories behind why the canine is working against the medicine.

"He's fighting sedation [because] he wants to guard you," suggested one comment with over 32,000 likes.

Another said: "I wonder if they ever get scared though bc they don't know they were just sedated. They might think they're actually dying."

Newsweek reached out to @not.rocketraccoon for comment. We couldn't verify the details of the case.

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