One Sick Puppy

The Intersection
By Chris Mooney
Nov 8, 2009 2:39 AMNov 19, 2019 11:48 PM

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Sydney, our one and a half year old Boston terrier, has had a rough week. On Sunday she cut her leg open in a freak accident and had to get stitches. Since then, it has been tons antibiotic, anti-inflammatory, and pain meds--most of which she has been coaxed into taking thanks to a hell of a lot of cheddar cheese. But by far the worst indignity is having to wear the "Elizabethan collar," not exactly fun for a rambunctious dog. Still, can you see the resemblance?

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