A Cone without Ice Cream

Published on by Xena, Lucy and Chia

Do you remember when Mommy and I almost died in an almost car wreck? And then I was banished to the back seat with a seat belt harness? I hated it soooo much, I shook so hard every time we went somewhere that my teeth started to get loose. OK, maybe not, but I thought they did. We now have a compromise. I still have to wear my seat belt harness, but I get to sit in the front seat. Mommy checked about the dangerous airbags, and they only work if there is at least 50 pounds on the seat. Since I am only 13 and one half pounds, no problemo. Hey Mommy, where are we going?

Mommy: To the vet. The one you like.

Why are we going to the vet, the one I like?

Mommy: Because you have been shaking your head and flapping your ears, and I can’t find anything wrong. Your ears are as clean as a whistle, and…

How clean are whistles?

Mommy: Very clean, Xexe, just like your ears. And now you have a sore under your left ear. You know I put lavender essential oils on it for 2 days, and yesterday I used the Vet-tech Sea Salt spray, and it isn’t any better. It keeps seeping. 

40 minutes later (the car ride is almost 30 minutes each way): Dr. Smith said the same thing you did about my ears being super dooper clean. I wish my favorite vet, Dr. Karen, had been there. Thanks for stopping the helper lady from putting that glass stick up my butt.

Mommy: I had to. I didn’t bring my earplugs.

And when Dr. Smith said he wanted me to take prednisone – whatever that is – you said, “No” again. And then you were nicer about saying no to the next medicine, and the next…

Mommy: I just suggested some other things, and he said they would work just as well for a hot spot. And I already have the sea salt spray, so we didn’t have to buy more. 

But I know I saw you give them your plastic money!

Mommy: Yep. I paid $54 for them to tell me you have a hot spot and that I can just keep doing what I was already doing. *mumble, mumble*

30 minutes later: Hey Lucy, I went to see the vet lady but she wasn’t there so I saw the vet man and guess what? Lucy: I don’t know, Sis, what did the vet man say?

He said I am a hot spot, just like when Daddy uses his phone to get on the internet. I bet I could save Daddy a lot of money.

Lucy: Better look behind you, Xena…your tale is growing.

My tail doesn’t grow, silly Lucy Ducey. He wanted me to take medicine, but Mommy suggested I eat ice cream instead. I am still waiting for it.

Lucy: That doesn’t make any sense. I have no idea what you’re talking about.

Well, I kept my head down under Mommy’s arm most of the time, so I couldn’t hear real well. But I know she said something about a cone instead of even more medicine.

10 minutes later: Why are you doing these things to me? Where is my ice cream?Mommy: You’re not supposed to scratch your boo boo, so I am trying a big band-aid before I have to get the cone. What ice cream?Lucy: I don’t think you have it on her right, Mom. 

I want my ice cream.

I am Xena, the Schnauzer Warrior Princess with a big cone and no ice cream.

37 thoughts on “A Cone without Ice Cream”

  3. hello xena its dennis the vizsla dog hay oh noes the kone of shaym and not the kone of ice kreem??? that is no fun!!! i hope yore eer feels better soon so yoo kan tayk that kone off and git started on a better wun with ice kreem in it!!! ok bye

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  9. No ice cream in your Micky D cone? That’s a gip. I promise, I promise, I promise I won’t scratch my boo boo if Mom takes off my cone without ice cream. Oops, she just caught me scratching the cone where the boo boo is.

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  20. Mom says she had to make the same compromise with Angel Greta. She hated being in the back seat. Finally mom hooked her harness to the front seat belt and she was happy.
    Hope your booboo gets better really soon so you can get rid of the cone
    hugs
    Hazel & Mabel

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  21. Gurl, I thinks you got ROBBED!!!! PLUS, you gots to wear the cone-o-shame??! Oh gurl! Okays, this is what you do……you knows that cone makes a wonderful MEGAPHONE, so just whine and whine and bark and whine, and sooner, rather than later, there will be some IScream in your bowl! Trust your Aunt Ruby, I knows these things….
    Sendin’ lots of POTP and healin’ vibes and AireZens!
    Kisses,
    Ruby ♥

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  22. Xena, hot spots aren’t any fun. But if you look real sad while you are wearing your cone you’ll get lots of cuddles AND treats, maybe even ice cream. Trust me I’ve been there lots of times so I know! We hope your hot spot heals soon. ~ nose nudges Belle Pup

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  25. Hari OM
    Well, Xena, that’s no good. I hope that salt spray and other attention from mum help it to cool down and you can be rid of the cone and finally get that ice cream!!! Sending healing vibes darlin’. Hugs and wags, YAM-aunty xxx

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  26. Oh, Xena. I think you and your mom were very brave and very smart. Sometimes, Mom buys me a cone with no ice cream at McDonald’s. It’s delicious. You didn’t luck out like that today. You are wearing the Cone of Courage. Whenever I have had to wear it, the vet told Mom, “No mercy. LEAVE THE CONE ON.” It’s not fun, but each time, I got better. Go figure. Good luck, sweetie.

    Love and licks,
    Cupcake

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  34. Mee-you sweet Xena mee sorry you had to go to the Vet an you has a hot-spot an now have to wear a ginormus (m(ice creem cone with NO (m)ice creem!!! PHOOEY!!!
    Mee hopess yur hot-spot healss soon so you can have (m)ice creem!
    An Lucy pleeze watch over Xena fur mee OKay?
    Fankss!
    ~~~head rubsss~~~ Dharth Henry~~~

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  35. Xena proof positive you are one hot Lady pup!!! Seriously I know those things are most uncomfy and hope yours goes away quickly. I agree with Millie and Walter
    Hugs madi your bfff

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  36. Poor Baby……. There is a natural spray that you can try if what you’re using doesn’t work,

    Burt’s Bees Care Plus+ Hot Spot Dog Spray, 12-oz bottle Least expensive is at Chewy

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