Clean the what, now?

Brisco is the family dog. He is 11 and may be the greatest dog in the world. Happily, Brisco the wonder dog is better. I don't think he posted about his problem, but it is resolved.

He had a rather delicate problem. I believe the official diagnosis was ruptured anal gland. (YEOWCH!) I didn't run right to the vet. This dog never has any medical problems. Other than his shots, I think he's only been to the vet three times in his life, I considered whether or not this was a problem for a day or so. The dog was acting fine, but I was not comfortable with things so in we went. It was probably already getting better by the time I took him in , but I had to be sure.

It was not an emergency visit, yet it still cost $395 (ZOMG!) The office visit was a mere $53, the blood tests (all negative) were $190 and the medicine was and other $130+. As I paid the woman at the desk she asked if I wanted to make a donation for the shelter upstairs. I smiled and said, "I think I just did."

The pharmacy tech instructed me how to give the anti-biotics. Then she gave me a small vial of a blue liquid and instructed me to dilute it 10X with water and then gently spray the "anal area" a few times a day and then wipe it to keep it clean.

I'm sorry, spray the what? where?

This 1 oz magic bottle of blue butt relief cost $23. My husband was sure it was windex. (He may be right)

As I drove home from the vet with a sad dog, and an empty wallet I carefully considered the situation.

It is not often that I feel overwhelmed by my situation, but at that moment I did. I said to the Heavens: "You know, I have a 15 year old daughter whose diaper I have to change 8-10 times a day and I'm OK with that.. I don't complain about that. It's part of the deal, I get that. But I have to draw the line at the dog."

I stood my ground. The magic blue butt relief sits on the counter. It was never opened. Brisco recovered

I'm willing to re-sell it cheap. Even if you don't have the same problem, your windows will sparkle.