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MarcusXL t1_j90972u wrote

Addendum: A dog is a living thing. It's not an animated stuffed animal.

Before getting a dog, consider whether you are able to give it everything it needs, provide a secure home, pay for vet bills, for its entire natural life. If you're not sure about these things, don't get a dog.

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jadedhomeowner t1_j914z9j wrote

Yup take a look at r/askvet. Mant of the asks are from people who can't or don't want to prioritize a vet visit. They shouldn't have animals, unfair as it is.

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DrunkAtBurgerKing t1_j91wfpk wrote

The amount of people who buy exotic animals and refuse to see a vet is really sad. I see it in r/hedgehog all the time.

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AquaticAnxieties t1_j92r9da wrote

Lol, not even just with exotic animals. I see people do this with hamsters, rats, etc. too

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DrunkAtBurgerKing t1_j92yyfk wrote

Yeah... My coworker was shocked when I mentioned bringing my hedgehog to a vet appointment. She's owned rats for years and didn't know you had to

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