And this post is none different.
This last week was INCREDIBLE! We, in the Midwest, got a tease of Spring. On Sunday, I got out for close to 70 miles on the bike. It was a ride full of hills and speed and wind. And me sucking the wheel of very strong male rider. Afterward, I was toast! In a really good way. The remainder of the week contained track work and crazy swim sessions and a couple trainer rides. And then came Friday...
I awoke at 2:30am to pee. After tossing and turning for an hour and a half, I just decided to get up and do my long run instead of trying to cram it in before going to the shop on Saturday. Two hours of night running in shorts and a sports bra, watching the city wake up and seeing another freak or two out running in the dark as well. It was the perfect start to a Friday prior to a nice long three day weekend. I rode my bike into work and at 5pm, I was on my way out the door for an hour and a half of daylight riding!
And then I went to pick up the paperwork for the team I'm joining. Yes, I'm racing bikes for a team this year. There are nine of us girls and I'm really excited about the opportunity!
I woke yesterday to ice rain. Ugh. The cold came back. Trainer ride, weights, swim. And then hit the sack early...
when I was awoken by Clubber kicking my head. She likes to overtake my pillows at night. At first, I just thought she was having a dream (sometimes, she runs in her dreams), but when I moved her and realized she was awake, I knew that wasn't the case at all. The actual events that occurred next are blurry. I know I turned on the light. I must've set her down on the middle of the bed because I later realized she urinated right in the middle of it. She was convulsing, legs rigid, kicking, squirning. Immediately, I picked her up and tried to calm her. I took her downstairs, unsure yet what was happening. Her breathing was shallow and rapid. I felt like she was fighting me, so I set her on the floor. She felt over legs sprawled out, tensed up. It was the most horrific scene... I was screaming and crying and holding her as tightly as i could. What seemed like forever, but was likely no more than five minutes, the spasms continued. And I realized what I was witnessing was a seizure.
When it ended, I took her back to bed and did some research on the 'nets on my phone as she snored next to me. It appears to be one of two things: PDE (Pug dog encephalitis) or epilepsy. If it's the first, she doesn't have much time.
I was supposed to have a massage today. And I was so excited about it. But I can't bear to leave her sight. She's been sleeping on my lap all morning.
To have a dog is a selfish thing. I realize that. And I've lost a lot of things in this life. And I'm just not prepared to lose this one. And I guess I never thought that day would come.And I'm not saying it has now, but the very thought that it may has me scared.
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Oh no.... I am so sorry. My pug is 2 and I love her so much. She hasn't been with me through as much as yours has, but I understand.
Praying that your companion is getting better every day!
BTW: Nice training. I just started training for my first Tri!
I am so sorry you are going through this. I know it is not easy. We lost our beagle in January and it was very hard. I hope that Clubber heals and provides you with more love and friendship.
I hear you on the morning running. I have some of my best runs when the world sleeps. It's a real interesting feeling knowing that you are accomplishing that when no one else is even up.
As for Clubber... man, you almost have me in tears. I brought my little girl into work today and agree whole heartedly that having dogs is selfish. But I wouldn't have it any other way and would not be nearly as happy in my life as I am now had I not had our pups.
Hang in there. Maybe go to the vet to make sure that there are no other issues. Frankie has had seizures in the past due to medications he was on... so hopefully it's an external stimulant causing this?
I feel for you.
Our animals are like family. I hope all is well.
I'm sorry to hear about your pugs. My mother's Schnauzer is having seizures lately.
We had that nice week too, then the ice rain, at least we got to play outdoors for a bit
Dogs are part of the family, they are always happy to see you and know how to brighten your day, I hope he is ok
Coming from someone who has a dog, and has lost a dog tragically, I am so sorry you are going through this. I hope Clubber is fine and you two have alot more time together.
Sorry to hear of your doggy woes. That's awefully scary. We love our dogs so much. :)
Sometimes dogs develop epilepsy and the seizures are the only symptom and can be controlled with a little bit of medication and they have many good years with this condition. And sometimes it goes away completely. Will hope and pray for the best for you and Clubber.
ugh i feel your pain my dog did that in the middle of the night one time and i still don't think i recovered from it. They still have no idea what it was, i think it was flea meds cause i had to give a second dose close to the first one. hasn't happened since but the vets just say to keep an eye out and try to keep them away from stairs when it happens so they dont fall. i know its horrible to watch, hope clubbers does not have to go through that again!
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