Do
you know what she did! My eyes rolled back in my head, and a thousand
things entered my mind because of the shenanigans she has done throughout the
years. No blood was visible, she was scampering at a fast pace, and she
looked happy. It couldn't be too bad, I thought, but she usually does
some dastardly deeds most of the time. "What," I ask,
"she got a Q-tip out of the garbage by climbing up on the commode. "
While this not as bad as some of the things she has gotten into, it's certainly
worth looking into while wondering what to do next.
I
grabbed my "go-to" tools, which consist of a bottle of peroxide and a
20 ml syringe. This is something I have used often when a few of the dogs
eat something that can be harmful, but Dutchess is usually my go-to girl for
this. I poured out enough to make her throw up, and off we went to do the
deed. As I headed down the stairs, Dutchess followed and hung her
head. She knew I thought, but in her mind, she got a snack.
"What kind of Q-tip was it? I ask. "Paper," Elaine said,
and I stopped and thought I wonder if she'll be Okay. I always
worry about the dogs and would hate for them to go through something that could
be prevented, but with Dutchess, anything is fair game to eat if it even has an
odor on it, and sometimes, that's better. As I was ready to administer
the peroxide, I stepped back; surely, there has to be a better way. After
a long thought, I deferred my deed because it just didn't seem like it was
necessary, and hopefully, it's not. She is so used to it, and I even
think she is immune to the peroxide.
Dutchess
is the worse of any dog that seems to be obsessed with food ar anything to
eat. While I am grateful that she has not ever been interested in
sticks or chewing on them, I would assume that she could clear a forest with
her appetite. I don't know where this came from; she always had an
affection for humankind food, but don't get me wrong; she loves her kibble
too, along with anything that resembles a tasty treat, including kibble that
comes from another dog if they are sick. Just don't let her kiss you.
I
never understood dogs that would eat rabbit, deer, raccoon, cat, duck, or any
kind of poo but turn their heads up at the best and expensive food on the market.
At least Dutchess is a consumer of every type of item that has any resemblance
of food, including ear wax. I just hope it didn't come out
straight... Ken
