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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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
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, 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 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
Today, after I got a cat to help with my anxiety, it turns out he also has anxiety. 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 bought a dog to make me feel less lonely. He ran away. 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, my girlfriend was really depressed. I listed the top 50 reasons why I love her. Her response was "thanks for that but seriously, this video on youtube is hilarious." I couldn't cheer her up but apparently a 10 second video of a dog running in circles can. FML
Today, I was diagnosed with depression. My girlfriend's idea of consoling me was to break up with me because she can't date a "psycho". FML
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JustKittyKat 24
Or you can cure each other. Make each other happy. Dogs feed off of your emotions.
tmaq973 7
Maybe you can help each other fight your depression.. Good luck, OP! I love dogs too and I find it sad that it was diagnosed with depression.
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Hamcons 1
You know the old saying, "misery loves company".
fabulosogurlee 7
Misery loves company
ChrisTheCalm 9
Every dog has its day, hopefully you both will.
RosaYobany9288 2
Aweee poor thing. I hope both of you get better.
Keep_It_Hot99 8
Cheer up, OP! You guys can go do stupid shit together! That always cheers me up! Well it's more of laughing at other people doing dumb shit, but it's all the same:you'll still be laughing!
flutter4 7
What kind of a doctor do you see if you think your pet is depressed?
Isoldael 27
I'd like to meet the vet who "diagnosed" the dog with depression...
Cigar 11
I think others have talked about the importance of routine, exercise and socialization for a happy dog but I'd also like to throw diet out there. OP needs to look at what their dog is eating on a daily basis - is it Beneful, Kibbles 'n Bits, Old Roy, Pedigree or another similar brand? Low quality pet food contains sugar, chemicals for colors/flavors/preservatives/textures, major allergens, little to no protein, animal and grain by-product, and cheap, unhealthy fats - that's just the beginning of the horrors of the pet food industry. Combined with structured exercise and mental stimulation, a nutritious diet will do wonders for his emotional wellbeing. Don't be fooled by big companies like Science Diet, Iams and Eukaneuba. They are far from anything a vet should recommend.
supportcommand 17
I feed my 7 month old lab blue buffalo. A bit pricey but one the best you can feed. It really makes a diference in the health of your pet.
Cigar 11
While Blue Buffalo is better than the brands I listed it's not quite one of the best. They add caramel and salt to several formulas, have very low protein content, tend to be starch/grain heavy, mix low quality and good quality oils to cut corners.. There's no clear definition/regulation of the term holistic in pet food so companies like Blue Buffalo use it to their advantage, too. The best quality kibble available on the market, in my opinion, is Acana/Orijen. I don't mind Go!/Now!, Fromm, Wellness and Nature's Variety but a company can crash in the blink of an eye. For example, Evo/Innova used to be a top brand boasting all the right stuff but Proctor and Gamble got their grimey, animal testing hands on it.
supportcommand 17
We're on our second bag of blue puppy. I was actually thinking about switching to acana. A trainer I know said its pretty good. And it's cheaper than blue where I'm from. Do you work in the pet business somehow?
laxforevrr 0
poor puppy...oh right and you of course:P
jmcgirl 3
My dog was depressed when his dog buddy died, for months. Your dog needs dog company!