While stuck in traffic, a woman from Newport Beach looked out of her car window and what she saw a dog in a nearby car doing has left internet users in stitches.
In a viral TikTok video shared in February under the username @qobehbahani, the Chihuahua can be seen sticking its head out the window, enjoying the sunshine coming its way, closing its eyes and soaking up the warmth. “No thoughts,” says the caption.
But the Chihuahua in the clip is not the only dog that appreciates sunbathing. If you’re a dog owner you’ve probably spotted your pet lying under the sun or chasing a sunbeam through the window, and that is actually normal behavior for dogs.
Dr. Lindsay Bisset says in a Pango Vet article that exposure to sunlight helps regulate a dog’s circadian rhythm, and it is also thought to increase the brain’s release of serotonin, a hormone that helps regulate their mood.
Moreover, according to a Vet Explains Pets article by Georgia-based veterinarian Dr. Jess Kirk, lying in the sun also provides them with a sense of comfort and security that helps them relax.
While they do have many reasons to love basking in the sun, too much of it can become detrimental to their health. Sunlight exposes them to UV rays, which can cause sunburn, especially around the nose, ears and eyes. Excessive sun exposure can also cause a dog to develop skin cancer.
Dogs with white coats and unpigmented skin are at a higher risk than others. Too much sun can also expose dogs to the risk of heatstroke. Signs include heavy panting, difficulty breathing, vomiting, weakness, hypersalivation, collapse and seizures.
A file photo of a Chihuahua looking out of a car window.
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The video quickly went viral on social media and it has so far received over 10.6 million views and 2.1 million likes on the platform.
One user, Maddaweena, commented: “Sun’s out, seasonal depression wearing off.”
Jake from State Farm said: “Trying to imagine something better than this and it’s literally impossible.”
Froggirl139 wrote: “Moisturized, flourishing, minding his business, in his lane.”
Nhlonipho added: “Whatever that dog is going through I can relate.”
Newsweek reached out to @qobehbahani for comment via TikTok comments. We could not verify the details of the case.
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