So today Pam found out that her giant dog Zeke has the Cushions disease.

 He had been in last week for the long day of getting his red syrup taken.  His 'court of zones' were all out of whack, at least that's what mother said the tests meant.  "Well, at least I know why he's been eating the crayons" Patient Pam admitted.

I love to eat crayons.  I think the red ones taste the best.  I wonder if my zones are in whack? 

"His cortisone level is so high" mother said to Pam, looking over the red syrup paperwork "and it barely changed when we gave him the medication, so he could have an adrenal tumor.  We should have Dr. G do an ultrasound to see if he can find a tumor.  If not, Zeke should respond really well to the medicine" mother added.  Patient Pam was both relieved and worried, "I'm glad to have found the problem, and at least it's something we can treat, but I was secretly hoping it was all in my head". 
"Well, if you're lucky Pam, it's all in Zeke's head" mother said jokingly.  Only her and my dad laughed.  Vonnie said "Ha, ha, because it could be because of a pituitary tumor.  That's really veterinary geek humor.  You two are sad." 
And yet they were laughing, so they I don't think they were sad at all.  Sad usually involves the water coming from the eyes.  Once again, the humans were not making any sense.  I just hope that all of my zones stay in the right place. I hate pokes and I hate giving up the red syrup;  although if it meant I got to eat crayons without getting in trouble I might reconsider.