Animals: Sad boy

Sad boy

By Anonymous - 15/01/2016 16:41 - Canada - London

Today, I took my labrador to the vet because he seemed really sick and wasn't acting like his usual self the past few weeks. The vet said nothing was physically wrong with him and that he's most likely suffering from depression. My own depression is why I got a dog in the first place. FML

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By alix - 24/08/2012 15:45 - United Kingdom - High Wycombe

Today, my dog was diagnosed with depression. I got him to help with my depression. I guess we can just be miserable together. FML

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By qwertyasdfghzxcv - 11/02/2009 22:05 - Canada

Today, I took my dog to the vet and she was diagnosed with obesity. The vet then told me that dogs usually imitate their owners eating and behavior habits. FML

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By Anonymous - 27/09/2010 13:17 - Australia

Today, I was playing with my dog, teasing her, to cheer myself up after being dumped by my girlfriend. My dog bit me hard and I had to go to hospital. The dog has to be put down. FML

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By deaddoggy - 02/03/2016 20:46 - New Zealand - Palmerston North

Today, I took my 17 year-old dog, who had been my best friend my entire life right from when I was born, to be euthanised. I had booked in advance. The vet ambled in all spritely and cheerfully asked, "Just here for a checkup, aye?" FML

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By Loveless - 05/06/2011 12:23 - Canada

Today, I bought a dog to make me feel less lonely. He ran away. FML

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By dsamanthas - 23/02/2014 08:10 - United States - Covina

Today, after being worried for a week because my dog wasn't eating, I paid the vet $120 for her to tell me that my dog doesn't like her dog food. FML

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By Anonymous - 19/11/2009 16:14 - United States

Today, I took my dog to the vet because he hadn't eaten his food in three days, was drinking a lot of water, and was peeing a lot (all signs of antifreeze poisoning). I spent $200 at the vet to tell me that my dog is fine and just didn't like his current food. FML

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By Annie - 22/11/2009 22:07 - Mexico

Today, I noticed that my dog was feeling sad. I let him hop on my bed with me to make him feel better. It worked, right after he vomited all over my face and pillow. FML

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By missionfailed - 01/11/2017 05:26

Today, I took my dog back to the vet because her face was completely swollen and her stomach was bright red and blotchy. It's obviously the medication she just started, but my vet doesn't believe dogs have allergic reactions. It's the only vet in the area. FML

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By Anonymous - 16/06/2018 15:00

Today, after massive bouts of diarrhea, vomiting, and doctor visits lasting weeks, I finally got a diagnosis… from my puppy's vet. I got Giardia from my dog. FML

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HoboMeth 33

Saturday 16 January 2016 8:16

I heard from a different FML that dogs usually mimic their owner's habits

kdgsmiley 23

Saturday 16 January 2016 8:16

I'm sorry OP. Maybe if you take him to a dog park he'll connect with some other dogs and cheer up - who knows, you might even connect with someone else yourself!

Comments

redwrench 12

Sunday 17 January 2016 23:05

Misery loves company.

sillygirl247 14

Monday 18 January 2016 1:42

Well time for you both to go outside and make yourselves happy again.

bad_boyfriend 10

Monday 18 January 2016 16:33

Just having a dog doesn't magically fix depression, you have to actually do things with your dog. Go on a 5 mile walk with your dog, I can guarantee you will both feel better after.

tin_cup 27

Tuesday 19 January 2016 1:09

Remedy 1-go outside with your dog 2-pick up stick 3-throw stick 4-have dog bring back stick/chase dog 5-repeat

Eivana 37

Wednesday 20 January 2016 9:45

Read this one before.

Vlen_fml 20

Thursday 21 January 2016 2:40

I'm sorry but this just reminds me of the episode of Friends where Joey "broke" the happiest dog in the world with his depression.

imazaari 12

Monday 8 February 2016 17:34

A client at the vet clinic I used to work at had depression and a weight problem. Whenever she would have a low point and gain weight, her two dachshunds would gain weight with her. The Vet I worked with had them on a very controlled diet and had them come in every 2 weeks for weight checks, and she'd talk to the owner and try to gently motivate her and keep her spirits up. Yet another reason that I like Vets better than human doctors. (Disclaimer: I have had the great fortune of working with 6 AMAZING Vets, and yes I am aware some Vets are terrible people/doctors. I've worked with them too!)