Winston did great at the vet. Dr Hatchling, our excellent vet (of course that's not really his name. He just really really looks like a hatchling bird....and I think he'd be delighted to hear anybody say so since he really loves avians, and has had a crow for years) said that it is clearly a case of "stud tail" - basicly an infection of the oil gland dogs have at the base of their tail. He did a very thorough exam anyway, though, before perscribing an antibiotic, which we now have to get into the dog.

When all else fails, we use peanut butter.

Winston thanks all of his friends for their support!