I did not know when I went in to work today what the theme
would be. There is always a theme when you work nights in emergency, not always
good, but usually there. There are Cat Nights, Large Breed Dog Nights, Hit By
Car Nights, and Oh God Will Something Please Come In Nights.
Tonight’s theme was not along the lines I was expecting.
See, I wasn’t expecting “Boobies Night.”
True, one client flashed Dr. Aardvark a boob one night when
digging for her wallet in the foothills of her chest. It just popped right out
–-pop!— This was seen as the lesser evil when the selfsame doctor reported that
the client lacked any undergarments,
confirmed with her own eyes, much to her chagrin.
And Dr. Fish told of a time when she worked emergency on the
east coast how a well endowed woman came into the ER with a bird that needed
care. She plunged her hand ‘neath the plunging neckline and produced a small
bird from between the pressing sides of cleavage.
“My bird!” She cried, all aflutter, “My bird needs CARE!”
Observing the crushed state of its feathers and the
breathless nature of its wee body, Dr. Fish replied, “No, it’s already gone.”
“No!” she screeched, “He was alive in the car! He needs
CARE!”
Dr. Fish gave her a pointed look. “Your bird needs a
cardboard box and an owner who knows how to dig a hole in the ground,” or words
to that effect that would allow her to retain her job.
Tonight’s tales, however, are a little more direct with
their references.
Cue the woman who came in to discuss financing options for a
pit bull that her daughter was trying to “rescue.” (Ah, after that last post,
it’s all I can do to keep a straight face around that word.)
I suggested Care Credit as an option.
If you don’t know about Care Credit and are trying to
finance veterinary or even your own medical needs, this is a great thing; look
it up in advance.
The woman paused, then said:
“Yes, she has Care Credit. She used it to pay for her boob
job last year.”
Picture Redgirl quirking a small smile, thinking this was
something the woman would join her in. Alas, the woman was merely relaying it
in the spirit of sharing information, not a laugh.
But it was the phone call an hour later that did it in.
Her: My dog just had puppies three weeks ago. Now she’s like
whining and doesn’t want to get up and the puppies only nurse a little bit and
her titties are swollen and sore.
CoWorker: One moment.
(Puts call on hold, lets me in on the scoop, and we both try
to compose ourselves. I call ER to find out the symptoms of a “retained puppy”,
a puppy that never came out and is rotting in the womb. Note: doc on tonight is
Dr. Bat, the doctor who made the comment about people who play fetch with rocks
with their dogs.)
Me: Does she have any vaginal discharge?
Them: What discharge?
Me: (Must. Keep. Composure.) Vaginal discharge.
Them: Where would that come from?
Me:…..
Them: (to friend) Any vaginal discharge? No.
Me: That’s good.
Them: But what about her titties? They are all sore. Should
I rub the stuff they put on cow’s udders on them?
Me: Well, the puppies not nursing aren’t going to help
matters…maybe if you came in –
Them: I could just try the cream on her titties first, see
how that does. What age can puppies have dog food?
Me: (sigh) Let me check. (I call to ER) Hello? Hi, yeah, we
have some first time parents here who really
don’t know anything.
Dr. Bat: Is this the dog you just asked about?
Me: Yup. Also, quote, “her titties are swollen and sore,”
unquote.
Dr. Bat: Well tell her to get down there, he dog might have
a titty infection.
Me: You slay me.
Dr. Bat: You have to speak to these people in their
vernacular. Those titties need to be looked at.
Me: By a titty inspector.
Dr. Bat: I’m open for business.
Dr. Bat is one of the fun ones, for sure. And as a woman, is
in possession, if I may say, of her very own set.
