Frolicking in Spring
Welcome back, dear readers, and welcome back summer (well, almost)! The stirring of spring is so loud that I can’t sleep at night … although that could also be due to the dulcet tones of our young toddler, Bear, loudly fighting the enticing embrace of the Sandman.
But back to springtime and its reawakening of life that has lain dormant over the cold break of winter. The darling buds of May are out, the poppies and even the sticky weed cistus is looking dapper with their white and yellow flowers all a-bloom.
But why is the vet rambling on about spring colours … some of what is stirring is plants getting ready to do the funky thing!!!
If you´re not of a certain age, you may not know what I mean when I say ‘the funky thing’. Well, I’m referring to copulation. Plants have their own depraved way of copulating that is so naughty, it’s unlikely you´ll find reference to it anywhere on the internet.
One particularly depraved part of their filthy carry-on is the grass seed. Inside here are the genes all packed and ready for transport to the boudoir of love-making.
If you are the lucky owner/slave of pets that meander outside, you will soon see grass seeds stuck to their fur. Problems arise when these sticky interlopers go beyond the fur and make their way into undesirable orifices (!).
This week, we have seen the beginning of the grass seed onslaught. The sneaky blighters are getting into orifices such as noses, throats, ears, oral cavities and even between toes. Yes, some of them have foot fetishes!
If your furry mate is suddenly scratching or licking at one particular area following a frolic through the undergrowth, there’s a reasonable chance that there is a grass seed in there, looking for a lover. Call your vet and they can sort this problem out quickly.
With the springtime, there is a flurry of fleas, ticks, mosquitoes, sandflies … all waiting to steal your pet’s blood and spread their various diseases. Make sure you have proper protection for your mate against heartworms, leishmania, and various tick-borne fever diseases! If you are unsure about these options, drop us a line.
Go and enjoy the spring that has been brought to us. See you next month!
