Sit! Stay!

     My gorgeous girl Comet is a compulsive licker. She will lick anything, even to excess. Recently, the object of her tongue's affection was her hind paw; to the extent that it's raw.

     So the alleged easy solution is the "Cone of Shame". It is not popular, obviously, but necessary. Alas; despite this being in her best interest, she is not keen on said cone. She has been going to extremes to bend and twist and flip her paw inward whilst extending her tongue outward. (This girl is flexible!) She will even bite her injury if she thinks it will help the itch of healing, thereby negating the whole thing. 

     One of the benefits of our self-isolation and social/physical distancing, however, is I am at home. Beside her. Catching her attempts at nonchalant paw manoeuvres. (She does a great "nothing to see here!" facial expression).

     With this care, over a brief time, and a bit of restriction, and some very temporary awkwardness for her, she will be fine. The wound won't worsen, the infection won't spread to another part of her body or to Watson, and all shall be well. There are even extra treats for her 'suffering'.

     Same with us humans in this time of pandemic. But our "Cone of Shame" is our home, and the stakes are much higher than a sore paw.

     So seriously folks: stay home. Wash your hands, don't touch your face, enjoy some family time, and get some extra treats for your efforts. But stay home. 

     For the love of God, stay home. 

     For the love of all of God's people, stay home.