Investigations of a Dog

Among our peers, accepted wisdom states
That scent is scent is scent.  The nose imbibes,
The brain reacts, and thus decree the Fates
Without allowing doubts, mistakes, or bribes.

In coolness and in heat, we all rely
On information airy as the breeze,
A social network instinct can't deny,
Displaying truth whene'er we take our ease.

Except the rumors everybody's heard
About illegal additives to drink.
Chihuahuas leaving mastiff scent?  Absurd!
But now my sniffing makes me stop and think.

So call me weird or overly discreet,
But don't you think it better if we meet?