Stupid Dog!

Well, I spent yesterday evening at the Vets whilst the vetinary surgeon on duty tried valiantly to remove the contents of my dog's stomach before the large bar of Exlax he had eaten not half an hour earlier worked it's magic.

Luckily she managed to complete the task in time and the dog emerged looking very sorry for himself but thankfully avoiding the inevitable consequences which would have ensued had we not got there in time! Thank goodness for slow acting laxative ;-)

Whilst in the waiting room I was intrigued to hear another canine patients 'mummy' (as she referred to herself) list the various treatments she treated her dog to, including Reiki healing to mention but one! I am always amazed by the things people spend money on, and this one must be near the top of the list - the IFA in me wondered whether she had sufficient savings for her retirement whilst she was having her dog's head examined.

Seriously though, vets fees are rather steep - it cost £50 to vacate the stomach of a Jack Russell (but worth it rather than doing the deed at home!) and, having only recently insured the little fella, it made me regret not covering him earlier via pet insurance, which is after all not that expensive.

Oh, and the drawer containing medicinal items will be kept firmly shut in future....