Going under can be scary. It’s just not easy: you never know what’s going to happen. While most of us are nervous about receiving anesthesia, some are definitely a little more chill about it. “Some,” meaning dogs, who have no idea what’s going on.
Closeup portrait of a Black Labrador carrying a stuffie.Image via Shutterstock/michaelbarrowphoto
One of the best examples of a dog like that is the Labrador Retriever. Labs are crazy, hilarious, and some of the nicest dogs you’ll ever meet in your life. All they ever want to do is be happy, and they always find a way.
For one black Labrador Retriever, he even found a way to stay happy and fight off anesthesia. The vets couldn’t possibly get enough of his sweetly wagging tail as he was fighting sleep:
The Omnivet Hospital focuses on making sure their patients have a fantastic time while they’re with them, and I certainly think this is a testament to that! Even though there was sleepy juice coursing through his veins, that adorable tail of his stays ready to party until the end!
They’re an urgent care facility, so whatever was going on with this pup must have been serious, but it’s nice to see that he was in good spirits until he just couldn’t resist it anymore. He seems to really love pets and the wonderful staff member who was helping him!
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While there haven’t been any updates about this tail-wagging superstar, there are tons of other cute pets who show up there needing some help. Most notably, this precious Golden Retriever with the silliest cone of shame I’ve ever seen in my life:
I love this video. They all made sure he didn’t feel weird about wearing his cone!
‘Happy Tail’ Can Be a Serious Problem
Despite how adorable dogs who aggressively wag their tails are, it can also cause some problems, believe it or not! Luckily, this sweet boy was totally fine.
Happy Tail Syndrome occurs when a dog repeatedly wags their tail forcefully against hard surfaces (the floor, the wall, and people’s legs are all common culprits). When it happens, the tip of the tail will begin to bleed.
Some dogs might need stitches, and if it’s chronic or gets infected, your vet might recommend amputation. Hopefully, if that happens, they’ll feel safe enough to wag all the way to sleep, too!
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This story was originally reported by Parade Pets on Nov 6, 2025, where it first appeared in the Pet News section. Add Parade Pets as a Preferred Source by clicking here.