Internet in Hysterics As Dog 'Unhinged Her Jaw' in Order To Steal More Food

A pit bull seemingly unhinging her jaw to steal some snacks during a food free-for-all has left the Internet in hysterics.

In a viral video shared by Los Angeles-based comedian Chrissy Bruzek on December 24, her pit bull Betty's jaw appeared to be "unhinged" as she took a huge bite of dry kibble.

Betty wasted no time when it came to getting snacks and launched herself at the plastic box filled with kibble.

But a slowed-down segment of the clip, which can be seen here, showed the moment Betty ate the food and appeared to unhinge her jaw while doing so to grab more snacks.

"Whenever I reload my dog's food, I give her one free-for-all bite and when I tell you this woman unhinged her jaw," a caption on the video said.

"By 'woman' I mean 'dog' and by 'dog' I mean 'shark,'" Bruzek wrote.

Newsweek has contacted Bruzek for comment via TikTok.

Feeding Dogs

There is no single rule as to how often dogs should eat and people should take their pet's breed, age, and size into consideration, according to the American Kennel Club.

The AKC did mention that, in general, dogs should be fed twice a day and fresh food is becoming increasingly popular in comparison to dry kibble or wet canned food.

If you catch your dog begging, an occasional treat can help but make sure not to feed your dog more than is recommended.

"To determine how much food to feed your dog, you should start by knowing your dog's estimated adult weight. Most large breed dogs will weigh between 50 to 150 pounds, while small breeds weigh under 20 pounds. Knowing the weight of your dog's same-sex parent can also be an excellent guide," the AKC recommends.

"From there, you can use the estimated weight to determine how many calories dogs need per day."

What Commenters Said

Since being shared on TikTok, the clip has attracted an estimated 16 million views and more than 3.1 million likes.

Many people who commented on the post shared their own pet's eating habits or, in some cases, compared themselves to the dog's chomping.

Alex said: "My dog doesn't like his food this much. He basically waits until he realizes he's getting nothing else in the day to eat it."

Matthew Morr said: "They always act like they haven't eaten in weeks. It's been mere hours."

Ashley commented: "I giggled. When I pour her food in the bin, I let her catch the food like it's a kibble waterfall."

Thecaitlinkingsland posted: "Me during Thanksgiving and Christmas when the deviled eggs are brought out."

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