Wednesday, December 14, 2005

Can you eat these things?

Yesterday our dog was obviously feeling poorly. She was lying very still--unusual for her--with a pained expression. I kept prodding her to make sure she wasn't dying, and was just about to haul her off to the vet when....she threw up. And do you know what she threw up? A screw. A plastic one, but still, a screw.

Geezums--no wonder she felt bad.

But I ask: what animal is stupid enough to swallow a screw whole? And not just a screw, mind you. Also seen in the vomit: a pony tail bobbin, two plastic fake gems from my daughter's collection, and about a quarter-cup of wool from the carpet. All of these things were entirely intact, and not chewed in the least.

We fear that at this rate, this dog may not be destined for a long life.

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