Monday, September 8, 2014

Monday Mischief: The Cone of Shame


So Mom and Dad really do mean No when they tell me not to scratch and bite my hot spots?

The Friday before Labor Day weekend not only did Mom and Dad get sick, but I came down with a nasty hot spot. The Vet was gone for the holiday, so I had to make my first ever visit to the emergency Vet. (Not bad for 11 years if I do say so myself.) The assistants were very friendly and gentle. Dog Dad liked talking with the Vet on duty.

Then came the bad news. Since I couldn't stop attacking my hot spot, I had to wear the cone. It was awful folks. I've seen you post pictures, but the shame and the awkwardness was awful. Dog Dad and I made a deal after one dog of cone wearing. If I wouldn't attack the hot spot I could try to prove I could be trusted.

I'll tell you after the horror of bumping into every table, chair and wall in the house, I took that deal and just wore my t-shirt. The hot spot is almost cleared up. However, I noticed they haven't put the cone away. If I even think about slipping, it's coming back.





Welcome to Monday Mischief – The pet blog hop that wraps up the weekend! This Blog Hop is brought to you by Alfie’s Blog, Snoopy’s Dog Blog, and My Brown Newfies.

22 comments:

  1. Oh you poor baby. Sometimes we just got to listen
    Snorts,
    Lily & Edward

    ReplyDelete
  2. Oh no not the cone of shame. Hope the hot spot is better soon and it can come off. Have a marvellous Monday.
    Best wishes Molly

    ReplyDelete
  3. you have our sympathy - you know there is nice soft cones they make now....much easier on the furniture :)

    ReplyDelete
  4. I hate the cone of shame. If Ma puts it on me, I won't walk an inch! Nope. I just sit in one spot and make her feel guilty.

    ReplyDelete
  5. Have you tried the soft cones? I think they're easier on the dog.

    ReplyDelete
  6. We have several cones here. Lay off the hot spot so you don't have to wear it again! New follower of your blog! Come see us over at walkswithrama.com!

    ReplyDelete
  7. OH NO....we hope that hot spot goes away quickly and they put that cone of shame away for good!!
    Smileys!
    Dory, Jakey, Arty & Bilbo

    ReplyDelete
  8. OH NOES!!!! I HATES that cone!!! I'm with you..do anythings NOT to wear that thing!!! Heal Fast Bailey!!!
    Kisses,
    Ruby ♥

    ReplyDelete
  9. I had to wear one of those nasty collars too. Hope you are better. Love Dolly

    ReplyDelete
  10. Cones are to help you heal up. I hope all is well and you got rid of it soon.

    ReplyDelete
  11. you poor baby! Do you have allergies now? Hoping that you get to lose that cone soon and that Mom and Dad are feeling better too!

    ReplyDelete
  12. UGH! The cone of shame :(
    no fun!
    ღ husky hugz ღ frum our pack at Love is being owned by a husky!

    ReplyDelete
  13. Awe, poor Bailey. :( Maya got lucky this summer in that she didn't get any hot spots. Both last year and the year before that, the insects, specifically the chiggers, were really bad and Maya got hot spots. But not this year1

    ReplyDelete
  14. Oh, the Cone of Shame is the pits! Sounds like you figured the situation out though! Good job! Leave that little hot spot alone so you can remain cone free!!! Rita says, the only good cone is an ice cream cone!

    ReplyDelete
  15. I hate all clothes. Luckily I haven't had to wear one of those cones yet. Hope yours goes away soon!

    -- Echo Sheltie, owner of Barb

    ReplyDelete
  16. Happy belated Gotcha Day, Katy!
    Sorry about the cone, Bailey. We hope your speedy recovery!

    Momo & Pinot xo

    ReplyDelete
  17. We once put one of those miserable things on our dog. He was so depressed that scratching would have been better. We currently have an itchy dog who is fixing to start a study. She's been off even Benedryl for a couple of weeks and is miserable with her itching. I hope this new treatment works!

    http://joycelansky.blogspot.com/2014/09/5775.html

    ReplyDelete
  18. Its Christmas Card exchange time. See Angel jazzis blogsite.

    ReplyDelete

I enjoy reading your comments and try to respond back on your blogs.
I am sorry I cannot comment on blogs which require Google + or Facebook to comment. I am not a member and have no plans to join.