Vets have warned against a disturbing trend that s been circulating on TikTok, in which people feed hot sauce to their dogs to see their reaction .
In one video, a dog is clearly in discomfort but continues to chew on the sauce-covered chicken leg due to its innate love for meat.
Another video shows a dog taking a cautious lick before running away in panic as its owner laughs in the background.
The Blue Cross, one of the UK s leading animal welfare charities, said it was horrified to see this latest social media trend.
Chilli in hot sauce can cause pancreatitis – inflammation in the pancreas – in dogs, while other ingredients like onion and garlic are also toxic for canines.