This afternoon at work, I returned to the department after being outside with a kid. I was tracked down and told one of those things you never want to hear, "Your husband called. It's an emergency." I got in touch with E, who said, "It's Cosette. I think she's had a stroke."
Even though I was shaking and on the verge of tears, I managed to call the vet, whose office closes early on Thursdays. They said if E could get her there soon, they'd stay open for him. I informed them that he is severely allergic to cats, which poses a problem as they have a resident feline. (Hence the reason why I do all of the vet excursions).
The short ending to the story is that Cosette most likely did not have a stroke. She seems to have a vestibular issue going on, possibly a side effect of the antibiotics she's been taking, or quite simply what is called "Old Dog Vestibular Disease." That would explain the falling over, walking in a circle, and head tilt E observed. So, we're trying some new medication and watching her. E occasionally suffers from vertigo, so he relates to what she is hopefully going through (versus something more serious).
Another clue that Cosette probably did not have a stroke it that she hasn't shown any personality changes. She's sleeping now and we're keeping a close eye on her. I don't know how you parents, with actual human children, do it. I get pretty worked up over my four-legged ones.
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Awwww, we're sending puppy hugs your way!
Oh, phew. Having an old dog is so hard, but I have to say, I think old dogs are simply the best. If Daisy would put up with it, I'd have a houseful of geriatric dogs.
Pets to Cosette and a little nip of something for you guys to calm the nerves. ;)
I'm sooooooo glad Cossette is ok and it wasn't a stroke.
I get really upset if my cat is unwell ... they do become members of the family and it is so traumatic when they cannot tell you what is wrong. I can never bear to think of an animal in pain ... I don't know how parents of kids do it either.
Poor pooch. Glad that it was not a stroke. I don't have kids but I'd be a mess if something happened to my cat or my dog so I know how you feel. Good luck! =)
Poor pooch. Give her pats on the head from me and licks on the face from Shelby.
Oh honey~ I'll be checking on you and sweet Cozy~
So glad it wasn't a stroke. *hugs* to Cosette
I'm glad she's ok. *HUGS*
I don't envy you here, the four legged kids I theorize are harder because they can't talk. I hope Cosette is doing better this weekend.
Aww. I hope Cosette feels better soon. Poor doggy. Here's sending you some good puppy vibes {{}}.
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