A video of a cat swatting her fragile sibling, who had just returned from the vet’s office, has gone viral on TikTok.

Peach, a black cat, can be seen sitting near her sibling—a Siamese rescue cat—who is clearly in a vulnerable state after recently waking up from sedation.

However, he’s in the wrong place if he is looking for sympathy. As he attempts to step closer to Peach, he is met with her paw.

With one quick swipe, the cat is on the floor, racking up over 527,500 views and more than 122,000 likes.

The owner from Michigan, @marissanicoleeeee, added the following text: “She took full advantage of him,” and referred to him as “my poor sensitive boy.” In the comments, she tells others that he lived on the streets for three years before being rescued.

Despite this, he is “seriously the sweetest cat I’ve ever had,” she said.

Newsweek reached out to @marissanicoleeeee for comment via TikTok. We could not verify the details of the case.

According to Deepak Shukla, the founder of Vets Let’s Travel, a service offering online veterinary consultations, it’s normal for cats to act like this one after sedation.

He told Newsweek: “Cats often feel groggy or disoriented. They might wobble, sleep more, or avoid food temporarily. Keep them warm, limit noise, and offer water gently. Avoid sudden movements—patience is key!

“If they’re unusually lethargic or refuse food beyond 24 hours, check with your vet.”

Post-Operative Instructions in Cats

It is unclear why this cat was sedated, but in most cases, it is to undergo an operation. The VCA Animal Hospital has provided the following tips for owners caring for their pets post-surgery:

• Keep your cat warm and comfortable in a soft, clean bed in a quiet, draft-free room (68–75°F or 20–24°C).
• Keep your cat indoors and limit activity for one week to prevent strain on the surgical site—no running, jumping, or strenuous movements.
• Feeding: Start with half of their usual dinner a few hours after arriving home. If tolerated, offer the rest an hour later. Smaller portions can help reduce nausea.
• Water: Continue offering water as usual unless advised otherwise.
• Sleepiness is normal after anaesthesia and may last up to 24–48 hours. Behavior should gradually return to normal—contact your vet if concerned.

TikTok Reacts

So far, the post has almost 180 comments, and many users can’t help but laugh at the other cat’s expense.

One said: “Not the hit and run,” referring to the black cat walking off straight after.

“I can’t stop watching this. The fact the black kitty BARELY tapped him is sending me,” said another user, and the owner replied: “He really is just a sensitive lil man. Peach barely tapped him.”

“Aw he looked so confused,” pointed out a third user, and a fourth justified why Peach may have done it. She wrote: “Awww poor baby smells different [and] black kitty isn’t sure why sibling smells/ is acting weird.”

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