Bathed and Harnessed

Today was the winning day of the weekend. Perfect temps, everything lovely. We got ourselves pulled together by about 1pm and went to the pet store. 

Toffee has had a wild, bright pink, bumpy rash on her chest. Yesterday I noticed between her toes looked raw and red, too. 

She is absolutely unbothered, which is nice, but it is also like .... holy shit you're broken! Doug did some reading and Staffies and Pits are known for skin irritation and allergies. She probably has just been a little too much in the heat and dry grasses. 

We decided first step was an oatmeal bath. And we also got some spray to put on her toes and chest to help reduce the inflammation and annoyance. If she doesn't show some improvement this week we'll check in with the vet. 

So bathtime. 

It went very well. We used the tub, and on second thought probably should have used the utility sink in the basement. I thought she wouldn't fit but she might. She was so good, she sat when we told her to, and it was hilarious how water repellent she is! She was so patient, and didn't try to fight or escape. We were super impressed. 

We got her a reward for after the bath, well two rewards. One was a cute stuffed bat. It was 5 dollars, and we both knew it was not going to last long. 

Little did we know, it would be less than 40 seconds before she had the wing torn off and stuffing everywhere. Doug retrieved the squeaker so she wouldn't swallow it, and she proceeded to just shred the entire thing. 

I knew it wasn't going to last long but didn't really think she'd have it absolutely destroyed in under a minute. Still, a 5 dollar investment in absolute joy and insanity. She had the BEST time and was so happy. So it was worth it. 

We also got her a bag of super hard bone things, and it took her about 2 hours to cronch the whole thing up. It made a mess, so I was worried the freshly cleaned dog was going to be completely ruined, but it all worked out. 

I took a nap, I don't usually nap, but I really was feeling wiped after all our crazy fun and excitement. So I did the steps for 4 and woke up in time for 5. Big nap! I think Doug and Toffee napped in the guest room.

Finally, we got her a new harness. The one she came to us with has been rubbing under her armpits, or legpits? Do dogs have arms? Front leg pits, I guess. We wanted something that would sit a little further down her chest and got one that seems to fit fine. 

We took her for a test drive in the new gear. Geoff made dinner while we walked so that was nice. There's a little pocket dealie for poop bags, and another pocket for treats. She seems to like it just fine, and she walks like a champ.  

It was a pretty great day. Should have gone for a longer walk but it was all great. And my dog smells super nice now. 

Digits below.

digits

exercise: 12/12 hours. 23 min outside walk w/Doug and Toffee. 7200+steps by bedtime

blood glucose:

9:30am: 181
5pm: 115 (tested 2x. one was 105, one was 115. I went with the higher) 
10:30pm: 164

food:
coffee/water
10:30: egg mc muffin, english muffin, sausage pattie, shredded cheddar, 1 egg
noon: metformin
6:30pm: fettuccine w/ meat sauce and 3 garlic knots; some beer; metformin+jardiance