Villanelle said: I had to take my dog to the emergency vets tonight he got a back injury playing fetch! I thought his stomach was distended and got really scared, cause that is a sign of very bad things. Luckily it wasn't anything so serious, although I feel so bad for him having back pain. He's hitting middle age and so am I so I can relate! He got some pain meds and is sleeping them off now. I got so freaked out I should have gone to bed hours ago, but being me I had to calm myself with a gin and some gaming first. Waiting in the emergency room at midnight is not great, but my main focus was poor Tigger and making sure he was okay. I wish I could speak dog so he could tell me what's wrong. I read his signs the best I can and I swear he and I have a telepathy thing going on, but it's never enough. I also wish our lifespans were more in sync I'd give him some of my years if I could. Sorry for the sad ramble, I just love him so much. Ow, sorry to hear that, but glad that it is not something more serious! I can relate very well. Mine is still a puppy, so I am not thinking about it too much, but the thought of her being around only for +- 15 years is painful. I can never relate to people that say that "it is just a dog, it is not your baby". Yeah, it is not my baby, but it is our family member and I love her as such.