Moment Dog Faked Illness for a Treat
A dog named Mika recently caused quite a stir after displaying an unusual act that led her owners to believe she was ill. However, a trip to the vet revealed a surprising truth: Mika was not sick at all, but rather, she had cleverly faked illness to likely get some extra attention and treats.
The incident captured in a video was shared on TikTok under the username @baileylovesmika. It has quickly gone viral, drawing attention to the lengths dogs can go to get their way.
The video shows Mika initially appearing lethargic and refusing to play, prompting her owners to take her to the veterinarian. “When Mika wasn’t feeling well and refused to play, so we took her to the vet,” the overlaid text on the video explaining the incident reads.
However, upon arriving at the animal hospital, Mika’s demeanor underwent a dramatic transformation. She burst into a frenzy of energy. She is seen in the video running around the waiting room and greeting the vet with enthusiasm.
“Newfound energy upon arriving to the animal hospital,” the video said. “Greeting the vet with a big smile, showing off her underbite.”
The veterinarian’s diagnosis was a far cry from what Mika’s owners had expected. The dog was perfectly healthy and had likely faked illness to garner a few extra treats. “Mika is well and active,” the doctor’s note read. “Most likely faked illness for treats.”
The video’s ending, which revealed the truth, left many viewers amused and surprised by the dog’s clever act. The video however has sparked a wave of online discussion, with many pet owners sharing similar experiences of their dogs faking illness for personal gain.
Here are some funny experiences the commenters shared:
Lady V: Hendrix was limping all day at daycare. Made an appointment. Get to the vet. Female poodle walks by … miracle. Limp is gone.
TBurr: My dog all of a sudden couldn’t walk and was crying. Took him to the vet and he was jumping around everywhere! They were like, “Why is he here?”
Phoenix: My dog couldn’t walk and my parents had to get one of those foldable stretchers from inside and carry him in…. After his appointment my dog ran out like nothing was ever wrong.
Gigi: That’s so funny! My dog hangs his head and acts like a statue. Then gives me those sad puppy eyes. Then lays on down and closes his eyes and peeks to see if I’m looking at him. He pulls out all the stops!
Anita Schecter: Dog wouldn’t eat for 3 days. Vet offers her a bowl of food and she ate. Little brat.
Others however expressed frustration and empathy, recounting how they had incurred significant costs for emergency vet visits for pets that turned out to be perfectly fine.
Here are some experiences the commenters shared about the high costs associated with emergency vet visits:
DoodleLove24: Mine made me spend 600$ because she was stressed.
Mili: My dog acted like she couldn’t breathe took her to the er vet. Vet comes back $200 later he goes she’s fine she’s playing with the techs
Millie: My dog collapsed on his walk and couldn’t move. My husband ran home and got the car and carried all 100 pounds of him into the vet….where he proceeded to run around the lobby for pets!!!!”
The Calm Quiet Storm: My dog did that after jumping off the couch, she take limped and screamed-Then a 400$ emergency visit later at the vet she’s fine.
Na: My dog spent a whole day limping and crying for my dad to take him to the vet, get an X-ray, and it turned out he was limping for attention and treats. $500 vet bill btw.
While Mika’s antics may seem amusing, they serve as a reminder that it’s always important to monitor your pet’s health closely and seek professional advice when necessary.
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