My first ultramarathon

[OakLeaf]

Wow Tri Girl. Great job!!! That's amazing. I'm sorry it was so tough on you. Hope your pup and your foot feel much better soon!

[Tri Girl]

Thanks, everyone. I really had a lot of fun!!!
I was able to take care of the blister today. Much better, but still very hurty. I can't wait to run again.

My pup is OK. My friend was working the aid station and saw that I was upset so she went to my house and got my dog (Kona) and brought her to the race. She put her in her pop-up kennel so I could keep an eye on her throughout the day and night. Kona had another seizure on Sunday morning when we got home from the race. My regular vet called me Sunday afternoon and said that the seizures are likely a result of the heartworms (oh yes, she had hearworms when she was surrendered to animal welfare). In 4 weeks if she still has the seizures we'll have to investigate options for her. Thanks for asking. I've only known her a week, but I just love her so much. Since losing our black lab last month, my heart's been missing something and I'm so glad I found it.

[kacie tri-ing]

AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am so excited for you! Way to go!!! Heal up and get back out there!

[indysteel]

Thanks, everyone. I really had a lot of fun!!!
I was able to take care of the blister today. Much better, but still very hurty. I can't wait to run again.

My pup is OK. My friend was working the aid station and saw that I was upset so she went to my house and got my dog (Kona) and brought her to the race. She put her in her pop-up kennel so I could keep an eye on her throughout the day and night. Kona had another seizure on Sunday morning when we got home from the race. My regular vet called me Sunday afternoon and said that the seizures are likely a result of the heartworms (oh yes, she had hearworms when she was surrendered to animal welfare). In 4 weeks if she still has the seizures we'll have to investigate options for her. Thanks for asking. I've only known her a week, but I just love her so much. Since losing our black lab last month, my heart's been missing something and I'm so glad I found it.

I'll keep your pup in my prayers.

[GLC1968]

Wow, awesome job on the race! I can't even imagine going that far!!

I've witnessed two dog seizures in my life and they scared the crap out of me (the first time, I didn't realize what was going on!). That's got to be hard. I hope she's past it soon!

[gnat23]

Woah! Nice work tho!!

-- gnat!

[OakLeaf]

I've witnessed two dog seizures in my life and they scared the crap out of me (the first time, I didn't realize what was going on!).

I've witnessed two human seizures in my life, and ditto. I don't know if it would be easier or harder with a dog.

[GLC1968]

I've witnessed two human seizures in my life, and ditto. I don't know if it would be easier or harder with a dog.

Funny, but until you posted I'd forgotten that I have also witnessed two human seizures as well! For some reason, they were less scary - probably because I barely knew the two people so I wasn't emotionally invested in it. The dog, on the other hand, was my 11 year companion...

[emily_in_nc]

Our first Boston Terrier had her first seizure at age 4 and continued intermittently for the rest of her life. Idiopathic (meaning they don't know what caused it) epilepsy. None in her bloodline, according to the breeder. It is scary to witness. She was well-controlled on phenobarb for over 10 years (no more than 1-2 brief seizures a year) until she finally started clustering and we had to put her down 3 months before her 15th birthday. She had other medical issues by that point at well that may or may not have been exacerbated by the years of being on phenobarb.

I don't know if seizures from heartworms are a much different ballgame, but many, many dogs have epilepsy and live long and healthy lives, but they do need to be on daily medication, and it needs to be adjusted for the lowest dosage that will keep seizures to a bare minimum because of the effects the meds can have on the liver. They also need to have regular blood tests to monitor liver enzymes and blood levels of the meds.

Will be thinking of you and Kona -- hope she'll be ok!