the torture every single kitten who enters my home is subject to:

@malpluscats

502.4K followers · usually 133.2K views a post

Views

12.6M

Likes

2.1M

Comments

9.5K

Shares

138.1K

SoundTikTok sound · original sound - malpluscats

View velocity

+778.9K views over 7.5d · ~103.8K/day · 7 observations

Why it worked

The video likely resonated with viewers due to its relatable and humorous portrayal of kitten care, showcasing common interactions and challenges pet owners face.

Summary

The video shows a person interacting with a kitten, demonstrating various ways they handle and

Structure

1kitten is introduced
2various interactions with kitten
3kitten is held and petted
4kitten's nails are trimmed
5kitten is brushed
6kitten is cuddled
7kitten's teeth are brushed
8kitten appears to be desensitized

On-screen text

the torture every single kitten who enters my home is subject to: flippity doo-dahs paw touching Blanche's favorite face touching belly touching/ laying on their back kisses 'wrong way' petting swirly dirlies nail trims tornadoes a lot of face touching baby cuddles & noggin skitiches teeth brushing Letting me know how much she didn't appreciate the desensitization work

Original caption

“But what about Phoebe??” I got Phoebe when she was 4 months old. If I would’ve had her as a newborn I believe I could’ve built up her tolerance to a lot more stimuli 😅