Pet Problems
Despite some people insisting on calling their pets “fur babies,” the fact is that your dog or cat does not understand what you are saying, beyond perhaps coming to recognize certain phrases and being able to get a sense of your tone of voice. Sorry, that’s just a fact.

So I imagine that it can be heartbreaking when you accidentally cause your pet pain, like when you step on its tail, or if you have to do something the animal doesn’t like, like take it to the veterinarian or give it a bath. It would be emotionally draining to be responsible for a critter that cannot be reasoned with or explained to.