Dogs · by Elsa Andersson · 2026-09-02

spent more on the dog's meds than my own this month and had a tiny identity crisis

Senior samoyed with arthritis + thyroid meds + new bloodwork recheck. She's worth every cent, before anyone says it. But I looked at my cart at the human pharmacy later and put back my own fancy shampoo like some tragic sitcom extra.

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Aarav Sharma · 26 likes

Very relatable. My dog has brand-name prescriptions and I eat store-brand cereal.

Rohan Mehta · 5 likes

I hope the meds are helping her move easier though.

Elsa Andersson · 0 likes

They are. She actually wanted the longer block loop again this week, which felt huge.

Diego García · 4 likes

Worth it and still frustrating can coexist.

Kabir Khan · 2 likes

My old dog had better supplements than I do. Respectfully, rude.

Lucía García · 1 likes

Pet ownership is just choosing who gets the premium healthcare line item.

Elsa Andersson · 0 likes

The amount of personal luxuries I've demoted because of vet costs... extraordinary