An Oregon dog owner recorded the moment that her Siberian husky woke up from anesthesia, and internet users can't cope with how cute the dog is. Wiley can be seen slowly waking up as the vet gives him some cuddles before removing the breathing tube. The poster, 29-year-old Sally Compton, told Newsweek that the 7-year-old pup had only gotten his teeth cleaned and was completely fine. However, judging from the clip, it did look like he took his chance to act sick to get extra attention. "I do everything with [him] from skiing to traveling," Compton said. "Huskies have the biggest personalities, even when under anesthesia."
An article shared on the website says that dogs do not understand the meaning of deception or manipulation, and so, in most cases, if they are showing signs or illness or injury, it's probably because they really are hurt. Instead, dogs are actually more likely to hide injury than fake it. While they are now domesticated creatures, they still have some wild instincts, and one of these is hiding their weaknesses so they don't look like an easy prey. However, they may learn that behaving as if they are sick gets them extra treats and attention, especially after having a real health issue. But, as a dog owner, how can you tell when your pup is hurt from when they are unconsciously faking it? Dr. Jess Kirk, a veterinarian based in Georgia, says on Vet Explains Pets that, if you think your pup is faking injury, you should look out for signs that easily give it away. These include sudden improvements; inconsistencies in symptoms; exaggerated behavior; lack of response to pain; overly affectionate behavior, lack of interest in activities; and behavior changes.