Hey guys,
[LIFE UPDATE] {for those who are wondering}
first I must say that it's been such a long time since I even visited this site (2017)!
I was very active for like the first 2 years of Mylo's life and the site was of great help for us. However, I then got super busy with not just school, but then I got a job that it's like I sold my soul to the company..very busy working all the time.
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Anyway, I've been in the middle of a lot of changes in my life. Yeah I graduated college with an associates degree in May of this year. However, my girlfriend of 4yrs broke up with me (December 2018). A lot of the things I've been doing for the past year have been gearing up for our future so ya'll can see how devastating this was for me. I'm stable and doing better. Things didn't end in anger or hatred, she just confessed that she didn't feel the same anymore and was trying to keep it going to not hurt me but she couldn't take it anymore. Granted, we were friends longer than we were a couple. We've known each other for 11 years now, 7 as friends and 4 as a couple. I thought everything was okay, but I just wasn't aware, she thought I was. It was a very understanding breakup, no screaming no aggression. We don't hate each other. We still talk and I still get to see Mylo of course. If anything the lesson I learned is that I'm too nice and just because two people are great friends doesn't mean that it will equal to a good relationship as a coupe.
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Okay, now for Mylo, he's now 4yrs old and has been doing great. He's still a sweet calm boy he's always been. However, yesterday was rough. I was off from work so I decided to take him to his favorite store (Kriser's).
Here's a detailed chronological description of the day.
I tend to take pics/video when I brush him and take him out so that's how I am able to give time stamps.
11am (around 96 degrees but under the shade)
Got him on the grooming table to air blow him, brush him, and brush his teeth.
11:43am
Back in the house so he can cool down
12:40
Got in the car (after letting it cool inside for around 15 mins)
12:53
We arrive to the store
**some extra details: he gets very excited when we exit the freeway and then even more so when we enter the parking lot, he knows this place! Then we didn't snag a parking spot in front of the store so we parked three rows down.**
12:54 or 55?
We enter the store he does his usual thing gets on the counter to get a treat but the cashier wasn't there so we carried on exploring the store and then an employee was offering him a treat and he didnt take it but began to shake his head, were thinking aww he really doesnt want it thats a hard NO lol
12:58
...but then he kept shaking his head left to right and then....he got on the floor, his mouth getting foamy, he peed himself, and was shaking.
12:59
I quickly thought of capturing some of this on video so I did.
...22 seconds of it.
I was horribly terrified but was staying calm and silent. I thought he was dying, I was crying but I was staying silent. The store was empty, but the two employees were near and also calm and silent.
The episode lasted around 2 minutes and then he laid still not shaking anymore, with eyes open for about 2 minutes. He then just looked at me calmly before he got up.
One of the employees went to get a fresh bowl of water and the other one brought towels.
I didn't immediately rush to the vet because I wanted him to chill so we walked around in the store to see if he was walking normal and observe him. He began to wag his tail for the employees, it was like nothing happened.
I asked the employee to get Mylo while I go get my car close to then leave.
2pm
We arrive at the vet, he traveled normal and was friendly as usual in the lobby and with the employees.
He likes to get on the sit next to me in the lobby at the vet
56lbs of husky
The vet suggested no treatment because it's only his first one, but she did recommend blood work, poop, and pee test. I approved of course.
I described the whole day to the vet.
She told me to keep an eye on him and it might just be a one time thing.
***NEW UPDATE: while typing the stuff under 2pm, I got a phone call from the vet saying that everything is excellent his blood pee and poop results are all healthy.
That's fantastic news indeed.***
He's been as usual today chillin around the house, he pooped, peed, sipped water, and ate like normal.
CONCLUSION:
As far as possible triggers, here's a real kicker.
About a month ago on a day I was off, I also took him to the store.
He got a little foamy from the mouth the moment we entered the store.
This only lasted like 30 seconds, he was standing up, no shaking then just stopped.
I didn't think much of it as it has never happened before.
Now I think he was about to have a seizure.
Could the excitement of going to the store coupled with the car ride and heat be a legit contender for a seizure?
I always do proper procedure and am responsible with keeping him cool and comfortable as always for the past 4 years.
Anyways, thank you for anyone that is still reading along here.
I just want advice/suggestions/guidance about this.
Here he is my little boy today
And this was yesterday while getting that air action on the table