Is there anything more hideous than a hair ball? These kitty creations are so repugnant that even our two omnivorous dogs, who have been known to eat, or roll in, all manner of disgusting substances, gingerly give them a tentative sniff and then walk away in disgust, with an appalled look on their faces.
That combination of canine curiosity and revulsion is a good thing. My wife Liz and I have four indoor cats, so hair balls are far from rare in our house. Our dogs, with their super sensitive snouts, sometimes find these hacked up offerings before we do. So the dogs serve as scouts in these situations. Whenever I spot chocolate lab Aquinnah or pit bull mix Martha hovering apprehensively over a mysterious blob on the floor or rug, I know it can mean only one thing: it's time to break out the hazmat suit.
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