A video capturing a dog's comical reaction to discovering a hidden pill in a slice of ham has charmed users on TikTok.

The viral clip shared by @cannonmeagan0916 has amassed more than 35.7 million views since it was first posted on July 20.

The clip begins innocently enough, with the dog being eagerly fed a slice of ham. What the canine didn't know was that a sneaky bit of medicine was tucked inside the tasty treat. The dog's initial delight quickly turns to bewilderment as a message overlaid on the clip reads, "when you realized mom tricked you & there WAS a pill in that bite..."

As the dog starts to chew, the reality sets in. The wide-eyed canine suddenly halts, staring into the distance with a look of pure betrayal. The caption shared with the post perfectly sums up the moment, saying "that crunch of a medicine will make you never trust a treat again!"

Tips for Feeding Your Dog Medicine

Feeding dogs medication can be challenging, as humorously depicted in the viral video. A May 2019 PetMD article, reviewed by veterinarian Dr. Katie Grzyb, said that using safe and appealing foods to hide pills is a recommended strategy to ensure pets take their medication without a fuss.

Using meats to hide pills can be helpful but also tricky. Deli and lunch meats, sausages and hot dogs are not advisable due to being very high in salt and preservatives, veterinarian Dr. Carol Osborne said in the PetMD article. She owns the Chagrin Falls Veterinary Center & Pet Clinic in Ohio.

"A bit of cooked, plain chicken or a small meatball made of cooked, drained ground beef or turkey can work well," Dr. Jess Trimble, head of health at Fuzzy Pet Health, said in the article. However, the veterinarian advised against using raw meats to hide pills due to the high risk of bacterial contamination.

Items such as peanut butter and cream cheese can effectively disguise medications. However, it is important to consider any dietary sensitivities your dog might have.

Using soft cheeses that can be molded around pills is another effective method. Veterinarians say that pet owners should test small amounts of the food first to ensure it doesn't cause any adverse reactions such as vomiting or diarrhea.

Crushing the pill into a powder and sprinkle it over your dog's food might seem like a good option, but this can be counterproductive.

"Many pills actually taste terrible, [and] some are coated in something to help them not taste quite so awful as your pet swallows them," Trimble said in the PetMD piece.

"Some also have coatings to allow for extended release, or release into different parts of their intestines—crushing the pill will take away that coating," Trimble added.

Special pill dispensers designed for pets are available and can simplify the process.

Pill pockets come in dozens of flavors and are designed to be appealing to our canine companions. "Plus, with pill pockets, you don't have to worry about fat, sodium and artificial sugars," Trimble added.

For those who find it particularly difficult to give pills to their dogs, consulting with a veterinarian for alternative solutions, such as liquid medications or compounded medications that are flavored to be more palatable, is advisable.

"Pharmacies can take pills and turn them into liquids, chewables and other forms that taste like fish, peanut butter, bacon and other delicious flavors," Trimble said.

'The Look of Betrayal'

TikTok users were floored by the dog's expressive reaction.

AlleyBalley wrote of, "The look of betrayal," on the dog's face, and dragonzplayer1 posted that the pup gave a "thousand yard stare."

Highlighting the moment of truth when the dog discovered the hidden pill, worm commented, "it's the stopping and realization."

User @sayd.bve described the dog's facial expression as "the face of realization."

Papi wrote the dog "was like 'waaaiiiit a minute...'," while Aye.bee noted "the light immediately left her eyes."

Newsweek has contacted the original poster for comment via TikTok. This video has not been independently verified.

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