Hysterics at Dog's 'Poker Face' While Waiting for McDonald's

A dog's hilarious reaction while waiting for a fast-food treat has left viewers laughing.

In a video shared by @ristoripa on TikTok, the dog is looking out of the window while waiting for his McDonald's meal. Trying his utmost to maintain his composure, his excitement is clear as the camera pans from the golden arches to the drooling pup.

The clip of the dog's hilarious reaction has gained 280,000 views. The text overlay on the video said: "Pov: Trying to play it cool while waiting for your takeaway."

In the caption, the owner wrote: "He needs to work on his pokerface."

The video prompted plenty of laughter from viewers who shared their reactions in the comments. "*Trying to play it drool while waiting," joked one. Another said: "Good boy, waiting for good boy treats."

Others said that they related to the dog's reaction: "I am not a dog, but still, same," said a commenter. Another joked: "This is me."

Dogs, much like humans, sometimes cannot help but salivate at the sight and smell of food or in anticipation of something they know is on the way. This involuntary reaction can result in drooling that even the most stoic of pups will struggle to contain.

Excitement isn't the only reason a dog might drool. It can also be a sign that something is wrong. Stress, illness and environmental triggers can prompt drooling in dogs. If you're worried about your pet's excessive drooling, check with your veterinarian.

Earlier this week, another dog enjoying McDonald's drew attention on social media. Labrador Zeus, 16, was treated to an extra-special meal with his 3-year-old daughter, Root.

The video was viewed over 700,000 times, and watching the dogs enjoying salt-free fries, chicken nuggets and a plain burger delighted people on TikTok.

Giving dogs McDonald's food isn't recommended by vets because its high fat, sugar and salt content can negatively affect pet health. However, many owners give their dogs the food as an occasional treat while ensuring that there are no ingredients that could be toxic.

Newsweek reached out to @ristoripa via TikTok for comment.

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