So I wrote yesterday about my seizures. And if two wasn't enough - I had ANOTHER one at 1 AM yesterday morning. Which has my human worried, puzzled and again studying for her internet veterinary degree. What has she learned? One of the meds I am taking can cause one of the side effects I am having - even after being on the drug for some time. She also learned that it is NOT uncommon for seizures to appear after a period without them. And she also learned that some essential oils can REPORTEDLY trigger seizures in some dogs. Two of the listed oils are eucalyptus and rosemary. Look familiar? Yup I listed them in the ingredients in the "all natural" tick repellent she has sprayed on us. Coincidence? Possibly. But it did necessitate a quick bath before she went to work yesterday. I'm sure the amount of oils in the repellent are not high - but who knows. Better safe than sorry. No more spray for me - and I think Frodo will be having a bath as well. The FG swam on Sunday morning - so he no longer smells like potpourri.
Anyway, after I had my 1 AM seizure, my human went to take me out. I was on a leash, and for SOME reason, instead of just walking near the house, she decided to walk up the driveway - because she had put on her headlamp. And we were walking and I suddenly stopped to sniff something in the bushes. My human shone the light in my direction and screamed when she realized what I was sniffing. A PORCUPINE!!!!!! She nearly toppled over backward pulling me away as Mr. Needles rustled off into the brush. She felt all over my face to make sure I had no needles in me. Now wouldn't THAT have made an already bad situation even WORSE?!
We came back home and I quickly went to sleep - AFTER I had something to eat. When I have one of these things I become ravenous - even MORE than I normally am. If you can imagine that.
So keep your fingers crossed that we get this under control again. I'm generally a positive kind of guy - so I think we will. And a few prayers wouldn't hurt either...One thing I know for sure - SOMEBODY up there was looking over me when I met Mr. Needles...
Have a good one.
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