An 18-year-old girl’s sister unknowingly put their bearded dragon, Phil, at risk by participating in a TikTok trend. The trend involves putting butter on dogs while a voiceover says “butter dog.” The younger sister, Jane, decided to follow the trend by putting soft butter on Phil. However, she didn’t realize that this seemingly harmless act could have serious consequences for the bearded dragon.
A Beloved Pet

Sister’s TikTok Videos

The Trend Takes a Turn

Butter on Phil

The Dangers of Butter

Demanding an Apology

Sister’s Reaction

Family Disagreement

Parents’ Take on the Situation ♀️

Sister’s Refusal to Apologize

Trust Issues

Self-Doubt

Gratitude for Support

Phil’s Picture

Taking Action

A Lesson Learned
A TikTok trend involving butter nearly puts a bearded dragon’s life at risk. The older sister, who owns Phil, becomes upset and demands an apology from her younger sister. However, the younger sister and their parents don’t see the harm in the trend. The older sister plans to sit her family down and explain the dangers of such trends to ensure Phil’s safety in the future.
NTA. Exploiting pets for social media is not acceptable. #SavePhilFromTikTokTrends

NTA commenter expresses concern for bearded dragon’s safety, receives informative and humorous replies.

Protecting pets is more important than TikTok trends. NTA.

NTA acknowledges mistake and apologizes, while sister resists correction
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Sibling conflict over bearded dragon’s safety, NTA justified

Demanding an apology for a bearded dragon’s safety

Protecting Phil from dangerous TikTok trends. NTA.

Passionate reptile owners defend bearded dragon from endangerment

Sister’s TikTok trend almost harms bearded dragon. NTA’s response.

Confusion and concern over TikTok trend of buttering animals

Sister’s TikTok trend almost kills bearded dragon. Commenter educates.

Sister almost burns bearded dragon in TikTok trend, NTA responds

Stand your ground! Your pet, your rules

Ignoring ignorance can endanger pets. Punish, don’t excuse stupidity.

Commenter calls out sister’s irresponsibility with animals and kids

Protecting innocent animals is never a**hole behavior

Family pet or Sunday roast? TikTok trend puts bearded dragon at risk

Commenter sympathizes with OP and requests butter-free beardie tax

Explaining the butter problem to sister while bathing Phil

Misinformation about bearded dragons needs to be squashed. NTA

Protecting pets: A sister’s TikTok trend gone wrong

Animal abuse on TikTok? Not cool. NTA for stopping it.

15-year-old sister refuses to apologize, parents enable her behavior.

Protecting pets from harmful trends is important. NTA handled well.

Sister endangers bearded dragon, OP takes action. Family disagrees.

Commenter receives NTA judgement and plans to take extra safety measures.
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Commenter questions TikTok trends and generation’s intelligence
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Commenter accused of overreacting for bearded dragon concern

Protect your pets! Sister’s TikTok trend puts bearded dragon at risk

Respect pet owners’ boundaries and compassion. NTA for concern.

Protecting pets over TikTok fame

Sister’s TikTok puts Phil the bearded dragon at risk. NTA seeks apology.

Respectful pet videos are cute, but not at the animal’s expense

Commenter calls out sister for endangering bearded dragon for TikTok

Bearded dragon owner calls out dangerous TikTok trend

Responsible care for exotic pets is crucial. Educate, don’t attack.

A bearded dragon’s safety is at stake, but this mother of dragon is standing her ground!

Commenter criticizes TikTok trend and warns of potential harm.

Butter challenge retaliation against family’s disregard for pet safety.

Standing up for your pet’s safety. NTA

Educating family on proper care for exotic pets

Pet almost fried in TikTok trend, commenter NTA.

Stand your ground and protect your pet

NTA! Commenter empathizes with OP and supports her decision.

Sister’s TikTok puts bearded dragon at risk, commenter calls out.

Sister’s dangerous TikTok trend puts bearded dragon at risk

Safety concerns raised over dangerous TikTok trends

User defends OP and expresses frustration with TikTok culture.

Protecting the bearded dragon ❤

Protecting your dragon: NTA sibling vs. dangerous TikTok trend

Sister’s TikTok trend puts bearded dragon at risk. NTA suggests apology.

Teen unknowingly risks bearded dragon’s health, but apologizes when informed.

Responsible pet ownership matters. Keep educating them.

Respect animals as pets, not props. NTA made the right call.
