Taking cone ownership seriously in Mission Bay.
Dirty dog
Munching on soil can be indicative of a dog's emotional state. A pet that's stressed or bored may indulge in pica, or the ingestion of non-edible materials. If it's dirt, then they're indulging in geophagia. A dog may also turn to a dirt buffet to try to
alleviate some kind of health ailment, like anaemia (a low blood cell count), an upset stomach, or some kind of nutritional deficiency. (Gastrointestinal problems are more likely to lead to eating grass, however.) Despite their reputation for having cast-iron stomachs, you really, really don't want your dog snacking on dirt.
Three new words to use
Afterclap - an unpleasant turn of events after you thought you'd finished dealing with something.
Attpåklatt (Norwegian) - a child born many years after their siblings, literally translates as "afterblob".
