Doggie Downers

Posted on April 8, 2008
Filed Under General |

Ridalin for the ADHD hyper hypo 4 yr old at the playground, Viagra for the coitally challenged and otherwise healthy 35 yr old man, Minoxidil to fight a losing battle….where does it end people?

Nowhere in sight as far as the butt sniffers here at Muttspace are concerned. Nope. Our clairvoyant Canines foresee a rapid decline of society over the next several generations - of Mutts and Men. Er, women too - we didn’t forget the two dozen YAZ spots on constant rotation. Alliteration aside…We’ve become so lazy, so bored, so incredibly detached from reality around us. We’re scratching itches that aren’t there; we actually look for artificial things to stimulate what would normally be naturally occurring emotions. Somehow we lost the scent along the way. Now, not only are our children innocent victims of our chemically induced comas, our pets are in the crosshairs. Poise is the latest in a somewhat disturbing trend (our opinion) of owner-administrated Canine medication/supplements available on the open, uh, market. Poise Calming Treats for Dogs are - get this - designed to bring an increased level of calm and serentity to your pooch. Or, at least that’s what made our ears perk up after first hearing the now ubiquitous radio spot. Yes, you heard it right. No sarcasm, hyperbole, or tangents needed for once. No, that statement stands by itself - Poise calming treats are meant for dogs who bark, chew, sniff, squat, dig, bury, fetch, run, drool, lick, pant, yelp, howl, and fart….too much. We couldn’t resist.

Some of these synthesized concoctions probably do offer some benefit - Cosequin and Glucosamine come to mind - but the main point we’re missing here is, who is handling the distribution of said calming biscuit to the pet? Of even more importance, what exactly is the mental capacity of that person shelling out the Canine California Sunshine? It goes back to the age old debate; Crazy Dogs…or Crazy Owners?

Our muttley advice is simple - spend that money that would’ve went to pet meds YOU are prescribing, on a trip to the Vet. Leave the prescribing and administering of medication and supplements to the professionals. Find something else to obsess on about your pet. Like a daily walk. Or more rawhide.

Maybe we here at Muttspace spend too much time in front of the TV. Maybe sleeping on the couch, sunbathing, slurping copious amounts of fresh water, maybe it does get a bit repetitive. That must explain our RSD (Repetitive Strain Disorder) from chewing apart that doggone couch arm! After awhile we do need some simple stimuli between the morning and evening walks to occupy our time; maybe it’s not spent in the most constructive way. But what of our future, are we to be committed and medicated when chasing Robins and sneezing on Dandelions proves fruitless? Ya know, that isn’t any fun on those cold, wet, winter days. We have to do something when we’re home alone all day!!!

Wait a second, we smell a rat. Maybe that Poise thing isn’t so bad after all….

How say you Mutts?

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