Eeeeww.

We get a lot of strange phone calls in the veterinary profession. A couple of examples:

- Can I come by your office and get that allergy injection for my dog? You know, the shot you give him so that I'm not allergic to him anymore? (gee, I wish I had that - I'd be a MILLIONAIRE!!!)

- My dog has been vomiting for 5 days, has been having diarrhea for 4 days, hasn't eaten anything or been able to keep water down for 4 days, and is acting really listless... can I give him something at home so I don't have to bring him in? (oh, and PS - when I finally do come in to see you [10 minutes before the office closes, demanding to be seen because its NOw become an emergency], I will tell you I only have $20 to spend on my beloved pet that is like my child - I have a $200 purse, drive a $40K car, and have obviously had plastic surgery, but your $40 exam fee is simply outrageous and I refuse to pay it - but do everything you can for my sweet dog, I will bring you the money in 7 weeks - I'm good for it, I swear)

Today, however, I heard a new one... and I literally just shook my head, and then didn't know if I should laugh or shudder... so I did both.

- I've been breastfeeding my baby, but I have extra milk. Can I bring my breastmilk in and donate it for the cats and dogs? (ok, so this is strange, and would in no way help the animals [we need species specific milk replacer], but it was a very nice thought - an animal lover with good intentions, no doubt. on the other hand, as our staff began talking, we discovered that sometimes, even good intentions can be taken WAY too far - someone once knew a woman who literally BREASTFED puppies [or was it kittens?] - didn't pump the milk and bottle feed it to them, she literally breastfed them - now that?!? THAT is a little disturbing)