and there's more

Do you know what else is wrong with mice living with or dying near humans?

Parasites. Yep. Don't read this if you're eating right now, but what do you know about tapeworms and dogs?

It's a good thing Gusgus is so cute, because he is becoming the most costly dog we've ever owned. He cost almost as much as any purebred dog we've ever paid for, even before the kennel cough (that he shared with JoJo resulting in the pet ER visit) and the vaccinations (which, to be honest, were expected), and the most recent issues with worms (requiring visits to the vet, then the medication aisle at Petco, and who knows how much more before we're done, and the washing of bedding, and, of course, the ick factor that obviously comes with anything that includes uh, worms).

Yes, he did report back with the dead mouse. And his messes in the house are considerably smaller than any dog we've ever had before. And he is adorable fun for JoJo. And there's that trick he's learned where I pat my thighs twice and he leaps into my arms.

Jack keeps reminding me that Gus is an ex-con, so I shouldn't be surprised by these events. But still, worms?