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A pet owner has left the internet in stitches with a video showing the reality of the relationship between her puppy and her cat.
In the post shared on TikTok on Saturday, under the username Goldengirlpacham, Pacha, the poster's golden retriever puppy, and her cat brother can be seen teasing each other with slaps and kicks—not the kind of behavior she'd been hoping for.
In the first half of the clip, captioned: "How you think your puppy and cat will get along," the two pets are encouragingly filmed gently petting each other. In the second half, captioned: "How they actually get along," their true relationship emerges.
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The hilarious post also comes with a caption that says: "They love each other in their own special way."
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According to the American Kennel Club (AKC), cats and dogs are by no means natural enemies, although they do have few behavioral differences that can "set them at odds."
The AKC says that all dogs, even toy breeds, still retain some of the hunting instincts that their wild ancestors had, which is the reason why dogs love to chase moving objects, whether it's a ball, a squirrel, or even a house cat.
"Since many cats flee upon seeing a dog, it's easy to see how relations can quickly deteriorate. Dogs enjoy chasing cats not because they hate cats, but because a fast-moving feline triggers a strong, natural instinct that takes training and socialization to override," the website explains.
Despite their differences, though, most cats and dogs learn how to live together in the same home. The key to building a great relationship is patiently introducing them in the right way, so that neither of them feels like their space is being invaded.
The video quickly went viral on social media, getting viewers from across TikTok. It has so far received over 103,300 views and 9,000 likes on the platform.
One user, airamorene, commented: "That kick on the face was personal." And b****** for the win said: "Most people expect the opposite."
Ashley Warren added: "Typical siblings."
Pennyanddawson×leah wrote: "Mine's the same both like this," and another user, Felicity Cooke, said: "Best friends."
Newsweek reached out to Goldengirlpacham for comment via email. We couldn't verify the details of the case.
Do you have funny and adorable videos or pictures of your pet you want to share? Send them to life@newsweek.com with some details about your best friend and they could appear in our Pet of the Week lineup.
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