Pug's Unamused Reaction to New Turtleneck Sweater Has Internet in Stitches

A video of a dog's hilarious reaction to being made to wear a turtleneck sweater has gone viral on TikTok.

The clip was posted by Molls (@mollywyatt9) and has had 2.6 million views since it was shared two days ago. The footage was captured in Atlanta, Georgia, according to the post.

A woman in the clip tells the camera: "I ordered a sweater for my dog." As laughing is heard in the background, the footage shows a pug sitting on a couch wearing a green sweater with a high and thick neckline reaching up to her chin. The pup is shown peering her head up towards the ceiling, with her ears flapped back.

A caption shared with the post reads: "She puttin' the neck in turtleneck."

As comical as the dog's reaction may seem, it's important to "only dress up your pet if you're sure they're comfortable and not stressed while wearing their outfit," the Animal Humane Society recommends.

Generally, "pets can't tell us what is bothering them about a costume and may simply react by wanting it off," warned veterinarian Sandra C. Mitchell in a September 2023 article for PetMD.

Any clothing you put on your pet must fit properly "without restricting movement, causing trouble breathing, or rubbing anywhere that might cause bare spots or sores," the veterinarian said.

Once you've checked that the clothing fits properly, your pet should be supervised the entire time it is worn. Leave it on for a short period of time and remove it before it makes your pet too uncomfortable, which may lead to your pet reacting negatively to it.

They "may chew off and ingest a portion of the costume, which may cause intestinal obstructions or other emergency conditions," Mitchell warned.

The veterinarian also noted that some animals may have allergic reactions to certain fabrics. Pet owners should be mindful of any signs of itching, rashes or respiratory issues that the outfit may be causing. "If you notice any changes that are concerning, remove the costume right away, and bathe your pet in a gentle shampoo like Dawn dish soap," Mitchell suggested.

Several TikTok users were amused by the dog's reaction in the latest viral clip.

User Jonathan wrote: "it's glorious," while user @sad____dad said, "She like 'no it's okay, this is fine...'"

Bo noted that perhaps it "helps with posture???"

User @vken1012 agreed, stating, "Well at least [her] spine is stablized."

TXSheRa said it seemed like a "full body cast."

User littlepinkwagon said the dog "looks like one of those flowers coming out of the tube in Super Mario [video game]."

Mellie Mae & Dee wrote: "Looking like Joan Cusack [actress] in 16 candles [film] lol."

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

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