People Are Freaking out Over This Mildly Terrifying MRI Scan of a Pug | 22 Words

Pugs are one of the nation's favorite breeds of dogs, with many pooch fanatics falling in love with their adorable wrinkles and fun-loving charm.

But this week, a photo has emerged of an MRI scan of a pug and people can't get over how utterly terrifying it is.

The internet is now pretty divided on the photo... Keep scrolling to see the snap for yourself.

Warning: you'll never be able to look at a pug in the same way again.

Pugs are one of the most sought-after dog breeds.

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 Over the last few years, they've soared in popularity.

And it's safe to say we can see the appeal...

From their adorable wrinkles to their playful character, there's nothing not to love.

They seemed to have turned into one of the most popular fashion accessories too.

So many pugs have become famous online, take Doug the pug for instance, who has amassed a whopping 3.8 million followers.

People are quick to show off their pooches.

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 They truly make for some of the best content online.

But there is a more sinister side to owning a pug...

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 Due to breeding, sadly, they are prone to serious health problems such as breathing issues, eye problems, skin disorders, and bone/joint issues.

And due to such high demand...

These problems are only likely to increase.

Either way, there's no denying that people are in love with pugs.

And the internet is more than happy to gush over them.

But this week, a bizarre picture has surfaced...

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 And it had the internet divided.

What was the picture of?

Well, it was an MRI of a pug taken from the vets. But it's nothing like you've seen before...

The freaky image was shared by comedian, Andy Richter.

He captioned the pic: "My friend’s pug went to the vet," and of course, it wasn't long before it did the rounds and became a viral sensation.

People can't decide whether it's cute...

Or the stuff of nightmares.

The internet has been freaking out.

As the saying goes: "some things cannot be unseen."

The image is truly mind-boggling.

Just wait until you see it in all its glory.

Brace yourself...

You won't be able to look at a pug in the same way again.

Take a look:

Cute or terrifying? We're steering towards the latter. For another bizarre dog story, keep scrolling. Once you see realize what dogs' paws look like, you won't be able to unsee it...