There. I said it. It’s out there. It feels really good to admit that. This sometimes happens when you have back issues. You just can’t make it to the lawn in time. I know it can be very frustrating for both owner and dog. Believe me when I tell you this, but we dogs love to go outside. Well, I take that back The exceptions would be when it’s raining, snowing, or generally nasty out. This is when I use to try to hold it for as long as I could. Try as I might now, there is no holding it. I remind myself of a really irritating cocker spaniel puppy when it happens. Grrr. My mom and I came up with a tolerable solution though. I am now the proud owner of a ‘man-wrap’. This is my mom’s word for a doggie diaper. ‘Man-wrap’ sounds so much cooler. It goes around my waist and mom lines it with 3 sanitary napkins to soak up whatever decides to spill out. This way, we both win. I stay cleaner and so does my mom and dad’s house. Phew! There is one thing though that one has to remember about those. The ‘man-wraps’ need to be changed or at least checked fairly regularly. Mom is militant about doing it every 4-5 hours or so. If she doesn’t, I can get chafed. Yow! That’s not fun folks. Not at all.
Well, take care of yourselves today. I am off to get walked. My mom wants to tape it and show you guys. Don’t tell her I said this, but she isn’t the brightest crayon in the box when it comes to techie stuff.
Bye for now,
Winston
I also belong to a special needs dog. He was born with spina bifida and wears “pants.” We’re waiting for his new ones to arrive; they will be cooler than the ones he’s wearing now and will be a summer theme. It is great to find your site and read about groomers especially as I just left the one he’s had for years. Thanks for taking the time to do this.
It has been my pleasure to do this blog. I love my little buddy and I am glad that I can help others with special needs dogs. Take care of yourself.