Clean up on aisle 4, er, kitchen floor
By Kim Campbell Thornton
August 18, 2009
Thank goodness for enzymatic cleansers and hardwood floors. There’s more than one reason I was reluctant to see Bella start taking a diuretic. Not only did it mean her heart condition was progressing, it also meant she’d be peeing more–a lot more.
Until pretty recently, Bella was the dog with the cast-iron bladder. So I think it has probably been an adjustment for both of us. I knew what to expect and have been pretty good about taking her out every three or four hours, but I had a memory lapse last night. She should have gone out before they ate or, since that didn’t happen, immediately afterward, but I got busy cleaning up the kitchen. I turned around to put the dog food up and stepped into a puddle in front of the refrigerator. Good thing I was wearing my Keen’s, which can be hosed off or run through the wash. I’m even happier that I wasn’t barefoot.
Luckily, she doesn’t have any problem sleeping through the night. But there won’t be any more sleepy 6:30 a.m. directives: “Not yet, girls, just a few more minutes.” Once Bella starts stirring, we’re all gonna be outta there.
Anti Icky Poo.
Awful name, great stuff. Can be hard to find — and it seems the company is in transition — but worth the hunt.
I was delighted to find that my friend Pamela at her nearby Launderdog and More carries it.
Comment by Gina Spadafori — August 19, 2009 @ 7:03 am
I was never wild about that, but we’ve had good luck with OdorMute and Nature’s Miracle.
Comment by Kim Thornton — August 19, 2009 @ 7:16 am
Ask your vet about Proin. My dog had much difficulty after starting to take prednisone. Her arthritis made it difficult for her to get up in time before she had to go. A small dose of Proin twice a day almost completely took care of it.
Good luck with the treatment!
Comment by Wendy Blake — August 22, 2009 @ 4:34 pm