Jen had noticed her dog's belly was swollen, and Maggie's rapid breathing set off alarm bells.
Just days earlier, Maggie had been given a grim diagnosis of dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) during a routine check-up, with vets estimating she had only six months left.
Emergency vet
Understandably anxious, Jen spent over $600 on the emergency visit, fearing the worst.
However, after an examination and x-rays, the vet revealed that Maggie's discomfort was due to nothing more than severe wind. The remedy? A stomach massage to help the poor pup pass the wind.
“Fart massage”
Jen shared a video of herself massaging Maggie's stomach and sharing her bemusement: "I give my dog a fart massage after a $600 emergency vet visit thinking it was heart failure… just gas!"
The clip quickly gained attention, with other pet owners chiming in with their own pricey "fart stories."
One joked about a similar $1,100 visit, while another recounted a $5,000 scare. Maggie, now comfortable, likely feels much lighter – and Jen, relieved in more ways than one.
