A domestic cat was caught on camera looking fascinated by his owner's baking skills, and the heartwarming video quickly made him a social-media star.

The viral clip, shared on TikTok on Sunday under the username @tina_chal, shows the tabby cat, Za'atar, sitting across the table while his owner whisks up the batter for a chocolate cake, following the gooey mixture with his head, like he really wants a taste. "My sous chef," says the caption. Newsweek reached out to @tina_chal for comment. We could not verify the details of the case.

While sugar itself is not toxic to cats, it is not necessary or good for them. A Catster article written by Dr. Alice Athow-Frost says that felines lack the ability to appreciate sweet foods and, as obligated carnivores, they don't need them in their diet at all.

Instead of sweet treats, your cat will be a lot happier with meat-based snacks. However, they should always be given in moderation, because overfeeding your pet can lead to obesity, which causes diseases such as diabetes mellitus, arthritis, heart disease and even cancer.

Human foods that cats should never eat include chocolate, which is highly toxic to them, even in small quantities; alcohol or anything that contains it; avocados; coffee and caffeine; grapes, raisins and currants; onion and garlic; raw meat, fish or eggs; dairy; nuts; and yeast dough.

Snacks you can safely share with your cat once in a while include cooked lean meats, unseasoned and without bones. However, the U.K. charity Cats Protection says that you should give felines foods that have been formulated specifically for them, avoiding table scraps, which can be harmful.

If your cat won't stop begging while you are cooking, jumping on the counters to steal ingredients, don't worry; you can easily teach them to stay away.

Georgia-based veterinarian Dr. Jess Kirk says in a Vet Explains Pets article that using deterrents such as double-sided tape, aluminum foil, or commercial sprays on your counter surfaces make it unpleasant for your cat.

Providing alternative climbing surfaces, like cat trees or shelves, can also help with their natural urge to climb. You can also train them to stay off your counters with positive reinforcement, and if that doesn't work, a veterinarian might be able to help.

The video quickly went viral on social media and has so far received over 6.8 million views and more than 1.2 million likes on the platform.

One user, Hey. Becs.here, commented: "He just checking the viscosity."

Carpie posted: "We call our kitty Catatouille. She loves to watch us cook."

Bear Squad added: "Get a partner that looks at you the way that cat looks at chocolate."

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