You Want Me to do WHAT?

Did you know that pets can get gum diseases? The humane society is now recommending that we brush our pets’ teeth. Write a story or poem that involves the veterinarian showing you how to brush your dog or cat’s teeth and your efforts to follow those directions. (Being "Horsewoman" - I couldn't resist taking a little liberty with the prompt :)


So we went to get their shots,
Loaded up and took a drive.
Kinda sneaky though on my part,
They thought that we were gonna ride.

Horses tend to bond to habit.
I like them to think the trailer's fun.
But there're times in life we've got to
Just go do what must be done.

So we unload at the vet.
Three good horsies stand and wait.
Next they know they're getting poked,
Had no idea that was their fate.

Load back up, for time's a wastin'.
But before I can drive out,
The vet comes over and reminds me
There's new tooth news to know about.

"Now I know this seems quite odd,
But it's important, so pay heed.
Your horses' teeth are really crucial.
We're finding their gums can get diseased.

"So we recommend you do the following,
No big deal, I'm sure you'll see,
Just brush their teeth each night and morning.
Healthy mouths will chomp with ease!"

I looked at him like he had lost it.
He smiled sheepishly and moved on.
He knew full well how nuts that sounded,
But he'd done his job and quickly was gone.

Cuz he knew I'd call him crazy.
Not a doubt the man was nuts.
Brush a 1200-pound-large equine?
Using what, a huge toothbrush???

Got my horses home quite quickly.
Stuck them back outside to graze.
Not a doubt in my mind that somewhere
Roy Rogers was turning in his grave.