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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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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asafetybuzz 0
be thankful your dog is okay! my mom had a dog that had cancer and she loved him so much that she paid thousands of dollars keep him alive, without one single complaint. he was worth every penny to her.
littlelessvague 0
What food is he eating? We found out after our first dog died of cancer that the contents in his food contained elements of anti freeze etc and could fatally harm your dog - look it up if you're unsure and get him a food that has a high meat content! It might be expensive, but rather that than a dead dog/lots of vet bills.
papertigers_fml 0
You must have changed food brand, no? YDI for not making the link.
Inky_fml 0
YDI for google-ing the symptoms and overreacting instead of using your common sense.
ruby_slippers 0
How is this an FML? Your dog is okay! You should be glad.
Lionhawk 0
You might want to get a second opinion if he doesnt start eating soon. Change his food and if he doesnt eat tomorrow take him to a different vet the next day.
flexicano 0
Taking him to another vet isn't going to solve the problem. The new vet won't know the dog's history and will just charge another consult fee, while the first one is probably only going to charge a follow up consult. At least the first vet knows what the history is and where to go from there should the dog not eat even though the owner changed the food. If the owner changes the food the dog might get diarrhea and it will take a few days to get used to the new food also. Also, the dog might just be a fussy eater and won't like the new food, but it won't be a reflection on the first vet.
protwtf 0
If random dogs or cats come onto my property I just shoot them. Same with an animal who becomes sick, I'd rather take their life and save some money.
expen_dable 0
thats dangerous, sometimes its hard to tell the difference between livestock and fat women
protwtf 0
Yes it can become quite dangerous, butttttt here in mother Russia we don't like animals or fat chicks so the taking of the life is considered a necessity in regards to both strays anddd fat chicks.
strawberryswirl 0
I hate when hypochondriacs project their compulsions onto their pets. Sometimes pets just don't eat. Deal with it and save your $200.
dberri05 2
aww. at least to care enough to know the signs of antifreeze poisoning. a lot of people don't.
miss_mykaela 0
those are also signs of kidney cancer.