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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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
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 rushed my dog to the vet because he was foaming at the mouth. I returned home with a bill for $200 and a dog who apparently has a thing for marshmallows. FML
Today, my dog ate my little brother's medication. I spent all morning trying to make him throw it up, but it wasn't working so I took him to the animal hospital, which was in a different city. $150 in poison control and vet bills later, I found the pill we thought he ate stuck under his paw. FML
Today, after seeing my cat struggle to use the litterbox and produce nothing for two days, I caved and took him to the emergency vet, fearing a UTI. It wasn't. $200 and 2 Lyft rides later, he's stoned out of his mind and peeing just fine. FML
Today, I found out my dog is allergic to all forms of animal. His new vegetarian food is $90 a bag, and he refuses to eat it. FML
Today, I was in the car with my mom taking the dog to the vet, when he peed on me. We were taking him there because he hadn't peed in three days. FML
Today, after spending $15,000 to treat my dog's cancer over the past two months, he died of kidney failure. FML
Today, I finally realized why my 9-week-old puppy was going to the bathroom so much. I went to pick up the food bag and realized she had chewed a hole in the bottom, and eaten half of the bag in the last 4 days. Goodbye 30 pounds of dog food, and 100$ for a vet visit. FML
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
Today, I splurged thousands of dollars on the breed of dog that I've loved since I was a kid from a reputable breeder. He is allergic to all food except the 24lb food for $70 and has sensitivities galore, including a seizure from a shot. I've spent $5,000 in vet bills in the first week. FML
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happy_ness 0
hey...at least your dog is fine! i'd spend a lot more if it came to my dog's health!
nikki1001 0
That also could have been a sign of diabetes, so you did the right thing!
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jif_fml 0
yeah, it's lucky the dog's fine, but it still sucks the OP's out $200. that could be a month's groceries, or something equally important.
escualida 0
so what? it happens, it happens with kids, pets, even ourselves, it's a small price we have to pay for taking care of ourselves and the ones we love, sometimes we're sick, sometimes we're not. I still don't understand how this is an FML, would it NOT have been an FML if the dog actually was sick? Come on people!
kukopia 0
YDI if you changed the dogs food and didn't think to offer it something else to eat in 3 days.
cavsfan07 0
my dog had all those signs this summer and he's now diabetic. make sure yours isn't.
escualida 0
an FML would be if your dog actually DID have antifreeze poisoning, this is a blessing. I hate it when people complain when things actually turn out well! How much is your dog worth to you? I would give up all of my money to have my dog be alive, be GRATEFUL and quit whining!
Capriccio22 13
The dog being fine is lucky but not a blessing. A blessing would be op NOT having to pay $200 for a vet to tell her that her dog is fine.
whiners 0
If your dog had anti-freeze poisoning, he would be dead. You didn't try something different, food wise?
afternine 0
If you didn't want to throw your money into the garbage, you shouldn't have a useless pet in the first place.
protwtf 0
Today, I discovered that I am indeed jewish. FML
carrotdwarf 0
Oh, yeah, because Jews are supposed to be cheap, that's right. Either way, that's probably less of an FML than "Today, I discovered that I am indeed an ignorant jerk." You could try that one on for size.
protwtf 0
It's hard to find ignorance in truth.
Nakedsquirrel 5
Those "symptoms" are all signs of a lot of things. Kidney issues, for example, which my dog had.
asafetybuzz 0
or leukemia! (for cats) my kitten died of leukemia recently. :(
LevyLove 17
better to be safe than sorry... I wouldve spent $200 in a heartbeat for my puppy if I had to for his health! at least u know for sure he's fine now right? :)
expen_dable 0
by "I would spend $200 in a heartbeat" do you mean "I would go to daddy and totes ask him to take the dog to the vet! lyk OMG i save teh puppy!!"
keilah 4
lol my parents bought my rabbit for me as a birthday present. He cost NZ$40 (US$30 or so). I bought his indoor cage, his hutch, fencing, netting, all his food, litter boxes, litter, treats, toys, his vaccines, his neuter surgery and all the vet bills when he got sick. He's cost me probably almost NZ$1500. In my family we wouldn't ever expect our parents to pay for something except as a birthday or Christmas present, and even those aren't really all that expensive compared to a lot of kids these days.
Anteezy 7
you spent the money on reassurance, if you didn't do it you would've been in the dark about your dogs health