We’ve all been guilty of faking an ache or playing sick, hoping to gain something in return. If we reflect on our childhood, many instances likely come to mind.
And let’s be honest—we occasionally still do this, sometimes on purpose and other times without even realizing it. Contrary to what some might believe, this behavior isn’t just a human trait.
Many pet owners think of their furry companions as being entirely genuine, but even our beloved pets can pull a fast one when there’s something to gain.
If you need any proof, just check out this hilarious video of a dog who deserves an award for her acting talents.
An Oscar-Worthy Performance
In a viral TikTok video shared by @baileylovesmika, a dog named Mika wins the hearts of viewers not for feeling unwell but for her impressive ability to act like she is.
The video begins with Mika looking incredibly miserable, under the caption, “when Mika wasn’t feeling well and refused to play.” Worried about her pet, the owner promptly whisked Mika off to the vet.
However, as soon as they stepped into the clinic, Mika seemed to magically recover, suddenly brimming with energy like nothing had ever been wrong.
“New-found energy upon arriving to the animal hospital,” the video notes, describing Mika’s transformation as she greets the vet with a big grin, proudly showing off her underbite.
Baffled at her dog’s sudden recovery, the vet explained to Mika’s owner: “Mika is well and active, most likely faking illness for treats…”
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How the owner reacted towards Mika’s little scheme is anyone’s guess. Perhaps with a mix of amusement and resignation!
What People Had To Say
This clever video attracted heaps of attention and quickly went viral. It turns out, Mika’s antics aren’t all that uncommon among our four-legged friends, as the comments section showed.
Here are some of the memorable responses:
“Took our dog to the emergency vet ’cause his belly was super hard and he didn’t want to move. Turns out he just needed to fart 💨 😂,” wrote one amused commenter.
“Hendrix was limping all day at daycare. Made an appointment. Get to the vet. Female poodle walks by … miracle. Limp is gone. 😳🥴,” shared another.
A vet tech chimed in: “I’m a vet tech and it happens every time. We believe you, I promise! Best thing to do is get pics/videos from home though 😂😂,” highlighting how common such antics are.
Had Mika’s owner had foresight, a home video might have saved her the trip. But lessons learned, and Mika is feeling just fine! 😂
