why is my dog wearing panties?

No, I'm not trying to torture her,

and no, this isn't some new way of me humanizing her,

nor is it a new fashion statement.

The baby blue underwear with little panda's on it is merely practical, and necessary if I don't want little red drops all over the floor, and my bed at all times of the day and night.

Nina is on her moon.

And Nina's moon lasts 21 days, and is formally called Estrus. It's not really the same as Menstration because it lasts for 21 days, not the normal 5-7. Also, Nina kind of stinks, and this stink attracts male dogs from all around. Last night Ned and I had to chase and kick an eager male suitor away. For the first week I was sympathetic. I wiped up droplets off the floor at all times of day. I washed my sheets. I thought to myself, "how much longer can this go on?"

Well, I googled "Dog Menstration" yesterday, and when I found out Estrus lasts 21 days, I quickly went to the store and purchased Nina these cute little blue panties. A clothes pin holds them on. She really doesn't mind. I don't even think she notices.

This saves me from dirty floors and dirty sheets, and dirty pants when she sits on my lap.

I'm happy.

Nina doesn't care.