The morning at Birschwood began like most others. Little Lady Joy woke (too) early. I descended with her, let her outside, and fed her. The daddy man prepared for work and departed. Then it was my turn to start my day with a shower, but LJ was making scuffling noises outside the door. Rawhide has always been a favorite for her and we replenished her supply yesterday. Considering this, I was not too concerned at first but then she fell silent. In this household silence equates mischief, mayhem, and destruction. Outside the bathroom there was no sign of her. Once again I descended and this time discovered the shredded mess in the first picture. Further investigation revealed that LJ consumed 7 tablets of Singulair--an adult human prescription medication for allergies. I called my mother, Randolph, Fort Bragg's veterinary office, and poison control. Everyone involved was incredibly helpful, but the best recommendation involved one part hydrogen peroxide, one part water, and a lot of vomit. Poor baby was her regular self for a few hours outside but has safely been in recovery mode with an afternoon of snuggles on the couch.

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