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We know just how much you love your pets, dear Pandas. If you’re like us, there isn’t anything in the world that you wouldn’t do for your furry (or scaly, or feathery) friends. We’d go to the ends of the earth if that meant that they’ll be happy and healthy. So when a health emergency comes up, some of us panic and rush to the vet, which is a completely normal reaction.

However, in some cases, what we thought was a major problem turned out to be something completely silly. Twitter user Kristin Chirico started up a fun and serotonin-filled thread about ridiculously funny emergency vet bills, and a ton of pet parents replied with their hilarious stories. Dogs with ‘happy tail syndrome’ are just the tip of the smiley iceberg.

Scroll down to put a smile on your face, dear Readers, and be sure to share this article with your pet-loving pals, too. Oh, and don’t forget to upvote the tweets that you enjoyed the most. When you’re done with this awesome list, consider dropping by the comment section to tell us all about your not-so-serious vet visits and how much you love your pets. (Cute cat and dog pics are always appreciated!) Meanwhile, read on for Bored Panda's interview about pets with the PDSA, the UK’s leading vet charity.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The bit that is lost in this post says that the hamster had a fridge magnet in its cheek that caused him to get stuck to the metal cage. I will go and die of laughter now....

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Kristin’s Twitter thread went viral and had nearly 11k likes at the time of writing. One thing that it showed us is that, fortunately, not all health emergencies are as bad as they seem. There’s also a subtle hint there that vets have the patience of saints and the sense of humor of stand-up comedians. What would we do without them?

Bored Panda reached out to the PDSA for some advice on how owners can improve their pets’ lives and what mistakes to avoid doing. PDSA Vet Claire Roberts shared her experience with us.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Aw! Well it was his first cat ever. At least now he knows that she's happy and the noise is nothing to worry about.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He was caring enough to bring her to the vet because he was worried about her.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

One of my cat purrs like a diesel engine and you can hear him across the room. I understand it can be surprising for a first time cat owner.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I brought a little kitten home. She was 8 weeks, old enough to leave her mother, just small and dainty. She was afraid at first, naturally, then started to explore. I watched her, trying out names to find what suited her. Then this huge rumble burst out of this little kitten and I promply exclaimed "Diesel !". Diesel was the loudest purrer I ever had and sang contentedly to herself so much of the time. She palled with the fluffy Norwegian cat I got, who grew to twice her size: they spent hours curled up together, a big heap of purry, furry cat. She died aged 13 and I still miss her. P1030752-6...3c4096.jpg P1030752-629f6bf3c4096.jpg

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hahahaha! I'll do you one better. Guy calls our veterinary clinic in a right panic. "OH my god!! My cat has something wrong, but I don't know what!" "OK sir, tell me a little about the symptoms." "He has a hole in his back!" "OH dear, bring him right in." At this point I'm thinking ruptured abscess because cats frequently bite each other on the a*s during mating/fighting. Guy rushes in and I heard him to an exam room. "Can you show me the wound sir?" Guy proceeds to hand the cat to me a*s-end first whilst lifting its tail and shouting "It's this thing here that looks like a bellybutton!" "Umm..sir, that's your cat's a**hole."🤣🤣🤣 I felt bad for the guy, but I laughed so hard I nearly passed out.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I went on vacation once and my husband called to say, "Daisy misses you; she's making weird noises." Turns out we had our first pet in heat and didn't know what that was.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

On the other hand, I have a cat that never purred. I've had her for two years, born in my garage and not a single purr has come out of her so far. I was very concerned at first, but I adopted her two sisters as well and none of them purr much, if ever, so I guess it's a family thing. I've had more than a dozen cats in my life so far and I learn something about them everyday.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Purring is a learned behavior in cats. If their mom didn't purr the kittens won't learn how to do it. But, they can learn it from another cat if they're exposed to one that's also in the household.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Some cats have very raspy purrs. A friend's cat sounded like a broken lawnmower. I grew up with cats but I was still concerned for a short bit before I figured out what the noise was. Her snoring took even longer to figure out.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The "what they sound like" part varies a lot though. My cat sounds like her purring engine desperately needs oil.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Aww, that's so cute! The cat was so happy she wouldn't stop purring!

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Had he never spent time around other cats before getting one of his own? Particularly a purring cat? Had he never seen a cat video on YouTube?

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I know this isn't the point, but why in the world is his username rectangle square square rectangle rectangle? It's driving me insane

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My usually quiet little cat went into a raging fit and howled in pain … I was terrified so I rushed her to the vet … The vet examined her, then just stared at me with a silly smile… and said, "she's in heat!" I was completely mortified with embarrassment!

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My roommate had adopted her first kitten, not knowing a thing about cats, and brought me to listen to the awful noise she was making. I said, "She's just purring; that means she's happy".

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We have five. In winter they all get under the wood burning stove when it's burning wood and they get their purring synchronized. So relaxing.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I work in a pet shop. Same thing. The guy took kitten to vet because it was making this raspy sound. Purring. Sigh

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Her purrcolator is a bit loud or she's trying to roll her R's!! 😽

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why exactly did they do Xrays and scans before hearing what the noise is..?

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How did he decide to get a cat without knowing something that basic about them?

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My cat had 3 kittens during covid , and after the guessing game which would open its eyes first the excitement that came when the first one purred was magical we then listened out for the others to start ,, I think it was Nala the runt who we kept as she was the one who loved cuddles , son and girlfriend took anti social like their mum Millie who only purred when getting food and sister took Ozzie who sounded liked a engine

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A schoolmate was over at my place, 5th or 6th grade. Our then cat, a pacifist who could be and was walked by actual mice (also pets - we put mouse on the sleeping cat, cat woke up, looked at mouse, and curled herself onto her back from the side, starting to purr and eventually fell asleep - she was pretty old already then ... as long as she remained awake, she took care the mouse won't fall off ... a scratching-servant, she seems to have seen in the mouse...) jumped onto his lap, starting to purr ... "Die knurrt mich an!", he said frightened, with sheer terror in his face ("She's gnarling at me!" is what he said - original german above). He didn't know either. But anyway, didn't the cat seem kinda satisfied when constantly purring? The stress-triggered kind, I only know as shortlasting episode, the other nonhappy purrings sound different, also ... recognizable, in my cat, for sure.

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“All pets should have a suitable diet for their species and also for their age and constant access to fresh clean water. Pets should be the correct weight—not too fat or too thin! Owners can use body condition scores to check their pets are the correct size,” she said that you can check out how this works for your pet over here.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Happy tail syndrome" is the cutest name for a sore/sprained doggy tail.

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hey, bad gas f*****g HURTS! Pain can make you tense everything up. The sedative relaxed his muscles enough to let the gas escape.

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According to the vet, pets need to be allowed to behave in ways that are natural to them. That’s where owners come in: they can help by providing a good environment.

“Allowing plenty of exercise will also help, for example, walks for dogs where they can sniff, run and explore. Cats can be encouraged to exercise and show their normal behaviors through interactive play with toy,” she shared.

“Rabbits and other smaller animals will also like toys or enrichment like cardboard tubes to chew or hide in. Socialization and training from a young age will be helpful in preventing many behavior issues later in life,” Claire told Bored Panda.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh, wow. I wonder how the vets know these things. Seems oddly specific 😂

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The vet noted that when it comes to companionship, a lot depends on what pet you have and their character as an individual, as well.

“Some need the company of their own species (like rabbits or guinea pigs), while others prefer to be on their own.”

“Generally, dogs are likely to want company with other dogs, while cats prefer to be alone, but this can be very individual and it’s best to watch their behavior with each other to see if they get along,” she said.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We went thru that with our German Shepherd. He hurt his paw when he was a pup, and we gave him so much affection and sympathy that for the rest of his life, every time he got scolded, he'd raise up his paw and look sad. "You can't be mad at me! I has an owie!"

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Been there... My cats must always punish me in there own special way whenever I have the absolute audacity of leaving them for any type of trip.

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Claire pointed out that owners have to remember that more pets require more resources. They have to have the means available to take care of all of their furry friends. “When you have multiple pets, make sure to provide them with their own resources such as food bowls, water bowls, beds, and litter trays for cats.”

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That’s a bit silly! Hope pup is doing better after the pancreatitis but the smooshy face is cute, despite alarming the vets

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There’s nothing wrong with loving animals. In fact, it's wonderful. However, we all have to understand that love also means responsibility, not just cuddling pets 24/7. Some folks rush into pethood without thinking things through. And that ends up hurting everyone in the long run.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Cats be cranky if you change The Routine, AKA The Sacred Routine, AKA The Worship of Cat As Is Proper. :-)

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“One big mistake that pet owners may make is to get their pet without learning what owning them may involve. There is so much to think about to give our companions the best life that we can, so it’s a great idea to plan ahead and do lots of research before getting a pet,” the vet suggested.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My dog used to do this a puppy. She’d go outside and then come in with a limp so we’d go over her and check her and when we found nothing wrong, she was suddenly fine again!

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“This can allow you to choose the right type of pet that fits in best with your lifestyle, understand their needs, and to make sure you get your pet from a reputable source. Remember to think about which pets are better for households with children or other pets, their exercise requirements, costs, and any likely health issues,” Claire said, adding that you can find a handy quiz to help identify your perfect pet right over here.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

1. That is a gorgeous bunny 2. Bunnies can be such food snobs! You’re supposed to give rabbits pelleted food along with hay and fresh greens and such, and while my old man here loves carrots and other treats, as far as his main sustenance, he refuses to touch anything other than pellets, and will only really eat one brand. I mean, I guess it’s not a huge deal since he’s made it to 12 years old so far, but every time I try to make his diet healthier, he turns his nose up at it

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Last time I got a new piece of furniture (a cabinet), the Simple Cat did not take it well. If she had to go past it, she'd go Full Puffy and SPRINT past it, then hide and make sure it wasn't chasing her. It took her weeks to stop being afraid of the cabinet.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ok but in fairness, if it was a single black nipple and all others were pink or different color then I could understand. I mistook my dogs nipple for something because it was different color than the rest so I kept examining it for like 30 minutes before I realized it was just a nipple high up on his chest

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It is wholesome to see so many people looking out for their pets!

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