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A video of a cat's patient reaction to constant "love bites" from a canine companion has gone viral on TikTok.
The clip was shared by French Bulldog Family (@frenchbulldog.l.ove) and has had 2.5 million views since it was first posted six days ago.
The footage shows a French bulldog repeatedly nibbling on the neck of a cat sitting on a floor, while frantic panting is heard in the background of the clip. Sitting calmly, the feline appears mostly unresponsive to the canine's behavior, occasionally turning its head away from the dog.
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As evidenced by the dog's excited behavior towards the cat, French bulldogs are described as "bright, affectionate" dogs that "get on well with other animals and enjoy making new friends of the human variety," according to the American Kennel Club.
These "dogs of few words" do not bark much, "but their alertness makes them excellent watchdogs," the AKC states.
The differing reactions between the two pets in the latest clip also come as no surprise because our canine and feline companions "speak different languages, but they seem to understand each other well and interpret each other's approaches in the right way," stated an August 2020 study in PLOS One.
"Although some body postures, such as the tail's position, are interpreted differently by the two species, the greater proportions of dogs and cats show a relaxed response to several kinds of approaches of their roommate," the study said.
Dogs and cats are often considered "mortal enemies," the study stated. However, an increasing number of our canine and feline friends have been living under the same roof and "most cohabitations are peaceful" and most dogs and cats that share a home sleep together "at least occasionally" and play together, according to the study.
'A Saint'
The canine in the latest viral clip briefly walks away from the cat before returning to continue biting the feline's neck. The cat continues to ignore the dog and briefly attempts to bite back before walking away as the video ends.
Several users on TikTok were impressed by the cat's patience in the video.
Bar_rack noted: "I've never seen a cat this patient."
User @popsearl4 said: "and the award for best tempered cat goes to this baby right here."
Sally wrote: "That cat has true patience of a mother."
Flowgypsy said: "This cat is a saint" while mrjohn4725 agreed, saying "The cat was In Angel mode today."
User unnie was simply amused by the dog's "love bites."
Chanda Boutique wrote: "That cat must LOVE that dog!!!!!"
Newsweek has contacted the original poster for comment via TikTok. This video has not been independently verified.
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