Sick dog demands owner also wear the cone of shame. What happened next has left everyone in splits

Who says taking care of your sick furry companions is easier than human babies? Sure, most of them don't cry in the middle of the night, but try giving your sneezing, squirming pup much-needed treatment! Unlike human babies, they can't tell what the real problem is, making their treatment harder. From late-night emergency vet visits to spoon-feeding broth while dodging sharp claws, taking care of an ailing pet demands a lot of patience, love, and, of course, sleepless nights! On a related note, a dog owner (@allie_maloneyyy on TikTok) shared how her adorable canine was made to wear an Elizabethan collar, and the pet insisted she experience the struggle too!

In the now-viral video with over a million views online, the unwell puppy takes matters into his paws—nudging the cone toward its owner. It was almost like he said, "Your turn to suffer!" A comical yet heartfelt reminder of how our furry companions constantly try to communicate with their distinctive (and sometimes dramatic) ways of expressing themselves!" Reflecting more on the precious moment, the dog owner shared, "He put me in his cone," in the video caption. Interestingly, even as she tried to move, her puppy remained steadfast.

Meanwhile, several people came up with interesting interpretations and reasons behind the dog's behavior in the comments. For instance, @yara_my24 commented, "Because why not together Mom? It helps me cope with my cone." Similarly, @kylie shared, "He said, 'My cone is your cone." @silverssnoww wrote, "He really said, 'We are in this together.'"

Although most pet parents go beyond imagination to make their four-legged babies feel at ease, when they are sick, the helplessness can be heartbreaking. However, in another story, a man (u/blackdynamite_7 on Reddit) shared how his friend was annoyed at him for taking her sick dog to an expensive vet without her consent. The man had only wanted to help, but his friend, Alma, took it differently. For her, it was more about making an extreme and expensive decision in her absence. It so happened that Alma had gone to visit her parents for a week and had asked the man to babysit her dog, Cherry. The first two days were perfect; however, suddenly, Cherry started vomiting from the third day. Her health deteriorated so much that the poor baby even refused to eat. Considering Cherry's condition, the man called up his friend, but she did not answer.

Not knowing what to do, the man took Cherry to the emergency ward, where she was diagnosed with a blockage. Further, following the doctor's suggestion, the man was approved for a $1,400 surgery, and Cherry recovered well. When his friend Alma came back and the man handed her the medical bill, she was downright angry. "She completely blew up, saying she’d never have approved such an expensive option and would’ve waited to see if Cherry improved. She says she’s broke and can’t pay me back," the man wrote. After this incident, Alma started ignoring him, which affected their friendship. "Alma is now ignoring me and told everyone we know that I 'forced her into debt,'" the man revealed. When he shared about those with his friends, while some of them praised him for saving Alma's dog, others questioned him for not waiting longer. 

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