Mrs. Jones was a very nice, prim and proper elderly lady. Her cat Tinkerbell was having some issues with irritation around his anus. I figured he needed his anal glands expressed so I confidently lifted his tail and started to examine his glands.
I was talking a lot, and should have been paying closer attention. Suddenly a rapid stream of stinky, disgusting, rotten anal gland contents came flying out of Tinkerbell’s anals and right into my mouth!
It was impossible for me to remain professional. I ran to the sink, swore (which is definitely not my style) and started spitting profusely.
I figured Mrs. Jones would never want to see me again after that performance. However, from that point on she always requested to see me. And every time she said, “Do you remember me? My cat Tinkerbell was the one who sprayed his anal glands into your mouth.” Like I could ever forget!!!
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