A video about one of the “worst behaved cats” in existence is delighting and surprising viewers, as it demonstrates why Pawl the cat is on his vet’s naughty list.
The clip, which has been watched more than 750,000 times since it was shared to TikTok on September 9, shows how the cheeky cat behaved on a trip to the veterinary center.
Pawl can be heard hissing and growling as he tries to evade a vaccination and checkup, before being sent home without getting any of the medical care his owner brought him in for.
“Pawl is on the vet’s list of worst behaved cats,” his owner wrote in an on-screen caption.
The viral video also shows vet staff trying to put a mask over Pawl’s mouth so they can prevent him hissing and biting while they administer a shot.
Eventually, they admit defeat. “They sent us home without paying because nothing could be accomplished,” the caption continued—and the clip ends with Pawl hissing at staff once more as he tries to escape the treatment room.
Back at home, though, the cat acted as though “nothing had happened.”
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What Do the Comments Say?
Pawl’s antics regularly go viral on TikTok, where the @CatNamedPawl account has 208,000 followers. The post at the veterinary center has racked up more than 87,000 likes and hundreds of comments.
“He’s just trying to save you money,” one user wrote.
Another joked: “Once they bring out the hawk gloves, you know it’s gonna be bad.”
The video’s creator responded: “I was just sitting there mumbling in shock. I thought I raised him to be nicer than this.”
Another TikToker tried to offer Pawl’s owner some practical advice: “Take him to a fear free vet! That might help. I’ve never even seen those grabbers at my vet and they’re so patient with every pet.”
MSPCA Angell, an animal welfare organization in Boston, explains on its website that fear-free vets are trained in “recognizing and taking steps to reduce fear, anxiety and stress associated with visits to the veterinary hospital.”
This “will result in a better experience for all involved—including pets, owners and the veterinary team,” it added.
Newsweek has reached out to @CatNamedPawl for comment via TikTok.
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