As a former dog owner myself, I can definitely relate to the joy of spoiling a beloved pet with endless cuddles and treats. In fact, I probably indulged my furry friend a bit too much, but he reveled in the attention every single time. This pampering, however, had an unexpected side effect—he became quite the drama king whenever he wasn’t feeling his best.
Every time he fell ill, we’d shower him with food and gifts, and miraculously, he’d perk up in no time. It seems like Jean and her husband, Kirby, found themselves in a similar situation one day while at their local park in North Carolina, when something unexpected happened to their dog.
A Mysterious Injury
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Their dog, Jaqweenie, suddenly lifted one of his hind legs, trembling as if in pain. Alarmed, his owners rushed to inspect the leg, but they couldn’t find any visible injuries. Fearing the worst, they wondered if it might be broken.
Without hesitation, they headed straight for the ER. Unfortunately, the emergency room was packed, and they couldn’t be seen immediately. Thinking quickly, they changed course and drove to a veterinarian clinic nearby, hoping for some answers.
At the clinic, the vet team began a thorough examination. They checked Jaqweenie’s blood pressure and even examined his patella to rule out any knee issues. But to everyone’s surprise, the usual suspects weren’t the cause of his distress.
A Tiny, Yet Costly, Discovery
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After what felt like an eternity, one of the vets noticed something barely visible—a tiny cut on one of Jaqweenie’s paws. The cut was so minuscule that it had gone unnoticed, and it hadn’t even bled. The vet likened it to a ‘paper cut,’ yet this minor injury ended up costing Jean and Kirby $150.
The vets carefully bandaged Jaqweenie’s ‘wound,’ but the little guy wasn’t about to walk on his own. So, his loving parents carried him home, where they showered him with cuddles and kisses, much to his delight.
Eventually, after soaking up all the affection, Jaqweenie mustered the strength to trot into the kitchen for a snack. That’s when Jean and Kirby realized that their little drama king was going to be just fine, and soon enough, he’d be back to his usual antics.
Amused by the whole ordeal, they shared a video on Instagram with the caption: “Bless his heart! I’m glad Jaqweenie has become so sheltered that the tiniest cut rocks his world.”
The video struck a chord with viewers, who found Jaqweenie’s reaction both hilarious and relatable. Jean and Kirby were overjoyed by the positive response, knowing that even in his most dramatic moments, their beloved Jaqweenie could bring a smile to so many faces.
