Cat experts warn against new viral ice cube TikTok trend

Your cat might be unbothered by the sudden contact with an ice cube, or it may freak out. Either way, experts advise against the TikTok challenge. — Photo by Ariana Suárez on Unsplash

The latest TikTok trend, the “put an ice cube on your cat” challenge, is getting attention online, but not entirely for the right reasons. What started as a simple social media moment now has some experts concerned.

As reported by Newsweek, feline experts are concerned that the challenge is distressing for the cats involved “as it could appear harmless but may agitate cats and cause them anxiety”.