Seeing Eye Dog
Pharmacy | Right | March 19, 2014
(I am serving on the counter of a small pharmacy on a busy Saturday. A middle aged lady approaches my desk.)
Customer: “Hi. Can I get something for infected eyes, please?”
Me: “Of course. When did the problems with your eyes begin?”
Customer: “Oh, it’s not for me. It’s for my dog. His eyes looked really sore this morning!”
Me: *slightly alarmed* “We don’t sell medicines for pets here, unfortunately. You would have to go a vet to get something for your dog.”
Customer: “No, it’s fine. I give him human medicines all the time!”
Me: “I’m sorry, but I can’t sell you anything for your dog. I’m not allowed to do that, and what’s more, I wouldn’t want to cause him any harm.”
Customer: “But… his eyes are the same size as human eyes!”
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