Vet Reveals if Owners Asked To Get Their Dog Early ‘This Is Probably Why’

A vet surgery in Arizona has left people in stitches with a relatable skit that shows the reality of looking after pets in the surgery.

The video, posted to the clinic’s social media, begins with an unusual camera angle: from inside a kennel. Through the metal bars, a veterinary staff member is seen on the phone with a weary expression, while another in the background tries to suppress a laugh. Meanwhile, the unmistakable sounds of a dog howling and barking echo loudly off-screen.

A cheeky caption on the video said: “If your veterinarian told you to pick up your dog at 3pm, but you get a call at 11am… this is probably why.”

The post, which has already garnered thousands of likes, plays on a scenario many pet parents know too well—when their overly vocal pup simply can’t handle the post-surgery recovery time without an audience.

“He’s been serenading the clinic since 9am… PLEASE come get your fur baby!” read the caption from Dreaming Summit Animal Hospital on TikTok.

Although going to the vets is essential for a dog’s wellbeing, the experience can be stressful for some.

“And it’s no wonder. They usually only go a few times a year, and when they do, they get poked, prodded, and stuck with a needle,” says the American Kennel Club (AKC).

The AKC website has some tips for pet parents to make the experience as stress-free as possible.

They advised to start with simple “handling exercises” saying: “Include lots of praise and treats so your dog learns to associate handling with rewards.”

Training dogs to stand and go to their mat or a bed can make a vet’s job easier, as well as “nose target.”

The AKC it’s “all about directing your dog’s nose to the palm of your hand, and wherever your dog’s nose goes, their head and body will follow.”

For smaller dogs, they advised teaching them to comfortable on higher surfaces as they will likely be lifted up for examinations.

The vet video gained more than 490,000 views on TikTok since being shared last week, and people were quick to share their reactions, with many finding it very relatable.

“My Doberman got sent home 2 days early,” one user wrote.

“That happened with my guy,” another viewer shared. “He created such a ruckus that had me pick him up early!”

Others chimed in with relatable anecdotes. “We got a call about our dog to tell us she was yelling and got all the other dogs going,” one commenter said.

One particularly honest pet parent added, “See, I’m the one that the vet hates because I call every two hours to see how my fur baby is doing.”

While another pet parent said the scenario for them was often the other way around. “See, I’m the one that the vet hates because I call every two hours to see how my fur baby is doing,” they wrote.

Some wondered if the canine crooners ever tire themselves out: “Don’t they eventually get tired and stop barking/whining?” Thankfully, the Dreaming Summit team seems to have accepted the chaos with good humor.

Newsweek reached out to Dreaming Summit Animal Hospital via TikTok and email for comment.

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