Today my life revolves around nutrition mixes, feeding times, blankets, tooth problems, and the eternal question of what caused the diarrhea. Infants, right? Well no, actually: Very, very old horses. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I had to follow a pony that had flatulent, severe diarrhoea for an hour in order to collect enough liquid for a sample. FML
Today, after we managed to find a horse that was completely healthy and problem-free, we took her home. Now she keeps getting thinner because she's stressed and scared. Of what? Of having too much space to move around in, and occasionally seeing deer. FML
Today, my grandmother helped out by cooking a dish for me. It was so sweet of her, until I ended up having diarrhoea because of it. Now I'm worried to breastfeed my newborn with her food in my system. FML
Today, I've been on the verge of throwing up all day. Why? My dog is intolerant to grain, but grain-free dog food causes heart problems so she can't have that. Now our lives are filled with nasty farts and Hershey squirts with no end in sight. It's a rough time for us both. FML
Today, while I took a short nap, my husband thought it would be a good idea to give our 9 month-old a shake with a whole milk base, despite being told several times he can’t digest it. Later, while we were out and about, he threw up. I rode home in the backseat with the baby, covered in it. FML
Today, I came down with food poisoning of some sort. After hours of scrambling to the toilet to vomit and empty my bowels, my three-year-old daughter got fed up and is now trying to potty-train me. FML
Today, my parents brought home lunch from a shady grocery store deli. They mused about how hard I am to feed because I turned it down; the last time I ate anything from there, it gave me botulism, and it tastes horrible anyway. They both got sick. Now I'm playing nurse to both. No apologies yet. FML
Today, what I thought was food poisoning is actually a baby. FML
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
Today, I went to my girlfriend's mom's horse barn. Then I stepped in horse poop. Also I am full of dust. Dusty boi. FML
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Shzusuziq11 12
Same thing with my 17 year old dog. But it's worth it when you love them...
Chazzster 32
OP, I’m sorry but it’s a choice you made. Unlike children, animals can be sold, given away, or put down if necessary. You have obviously chosen to take care of your very old horses. If you are unable or unwilling to do so there are other options available to you. So either enjoy your animals and caring for them or find a different option. The only thing that’s not an option is a “way back” machine to make them young again.
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RichardPencil 32
Euthanasia. It doesn't mean Chinese children. Don't they have glue factories anymore?
Shzusuziq11 12
Same thing with my 17 year old dog. But it's worth it when you love them...
pandaandthepitty 12
That just means you're a good person. Animals deserve to spend their last days feeling loved too.
Chazzster 32
OP, I’m sorry but it’s a choice you made. Unlike children, animals can be sold, given away, or put down if necessary. You have obviously chosen to take care of your very old horses. If you are unable or unwilling to do so there are other options available to you. So either enjoy your animals and caring for them or find a different option. The only thing that’s not an option is a “way back” machine to make them young again.