Mountain life isn’t all about the stunning vistas and deep Oprah thoughts while communing with nature. It’s had some gritty little moments for all of us…even my little boyfriend, Sexy Rexy.

Rex has been having diarrhea all up in the condo for about a week. This is very gross to actually write about. I’m sorry if you’ve just thrown up in your mouth- I did too. (Parenthood, even to our furry children is messy!) Then came the blood and we swiftly hopped over to the vet. Luckily hubby happens to be in town so the crisis averted that this is all happening at school pick up time. Since I haven’t yet sorted out how to clone myself- his presence was extra appreciated as we tag-teamed this little emergency.

New-to-me vet enters exam room, asks for the ailments bring us in (which I refuse to retype!) to which he responds, “I don’t worry about Park City dogs with bloody diarrhea.” What, come again?! He continued by explaining how these Park City dogs often get giardia from dead animals they find, water they drink and also that 80% of dogs are likely infected but are asymptomatic and spread it.

So now even Rexy has made the transition to mountain dog life! Wait- I guess the porcupine incident was his real coming out (more on that later). Congrats buddy on the giardia and enjoy the extra peanut butter you’ll get with your mountain dog meds!