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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Fall
Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, my dog was diagnosed with depression. I got him to help with my depression. I guess we can just be miserable together. FML
Today, my mental illness hit rock bottom when I caught myself wishing I was buried next to my dog because nothing makes me happy anymore. FML
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
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
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
Today, I took my dog to the vet. Wanting to seem like a responsible owner, I lifted him onto the exam table. My back then cracked loudly, I dropped him, and he ran straight into a trash can. The vet sighed and asked, “Rough day for both of you?” FML
Today, I have a dog I got to help motivate me to keep active and prevent the worsening of my chronic pain and limited mobility. My dog just got diagnosed with chronic pain and limited mobility. Misery likes company, I guess. FML
Today, I bought a dog to make me feel less lonely. He ran away. FML
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
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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HoboMeth 36
I heard from a different FML that dogs usually mimic their owner's habits
kdgsmiley 23
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!
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Comments (37)
redwrench 12
Misery loves company.
sillygirl247 14
Well time for you both to go outside and make yourselves happy again.
bad_boyfriend 10
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
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
Read this one before.
Vlen_fml 20
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
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!)