Penelope:Lying Down on the Job

Heidi, the Bed Bug Burrowing Beagle, is having her own segment on the news today. I'm watching her, and looking down at Penelope who is lying on her side, covered in the same blanket that I am, and attempting to sleep to the click of the keys on the keyboard. I have to laugh, as we just took Penelope to the "dogtor" only to find out that the reason she's missing a spot of hair above her tail is because, yes, she's allergic to fleas! Now, what mother wouldn't be proud? That's like finding out your child is allergic to alcohol, right? But here's this beagle, sniffing out bed bugs, and my dog is allergic to fleas! Ha! Now that's funny!

In addition to finding out about her aversion to fleas, the "dogtor" suggested we consider having the knot taken out that has grown on her back. I'm scared. It's been there and has been growing for about 2 years. Originally, they told us, "Fatty tumor. Don't worry, as long as it's not hurting her." She never whines or complains when you touch it, but the "dogtor" says that he thinks it could be growing into her muscle and could eventually cause trouble in her back. If you know anything about weenie dogs, it's that they can have bad backs...my worst fear. However, if the "dogtor" gets in there and it's too far into her muscle, he could do damage removing it and said he would just back out. UGH! It hurts me to think about it. We haven't made up our minds, but I'm afraid that not trying could have worse results than trying. So maybe next month, after Bubba leaves, we'll have to focus on the baby going under the knife...