Dr. Fyres: “Hmmm, yes I think I know exactly what’s wrong with Alex. It looks like he probably rolled it something he shouldn’t have and licked too much of it off of his fur.”

Alysiah: “Will he be okay?”

Dr. Fyres: “Oh, absolutely, as long as we correct the problem. There are two treatment options: a cone for

§150 or some medication and a special bath we can give him for

§850.”

Alysiah: “I can’t afford the medication, but I can afford the cone.”

Dr. Fyres: “Okay, one ‘cone-of-shame’ comin’ right up.”