Since Taiga, my dog, entered into my life, it's been an interesting ride. From the horrible lows at the start to the greatest highs, I wouldn't trade the last three years for anything. Taiga and I have become a unit, very close even when we're apart.

Taiga recently had a seizure. I wasn't sure what to make of it at first, and I didn't worry myself too much. The vet said it was most likely epilepsy. He said it was common in dogs in general and huskies / mals in particular. Taiga is also at the right age for it to set in.

I still thought, no, this couldn't be, Taiga's been perfectly healthy and perfectly fine and has never had a problem. I put it off. I hoped that the 2nd seizure would never come; that it had been a one-time thing.

This morning, Taiga had his second seizure. It was about the same as the first, perhaps a bit longer, and Taiga seemed even more dazed and confused after it. He whimpered and whined during the last 15 seconds of the seizure and I could do nothing but hold him gently and wait for it to end.

It seems pretty confirmed that he does indeed have epilepsy.

It's a new world going forward... I'm not sure how I'm going to do, which is why I'm making this post. Taiga and I both need the support of our friends to get through this. I'll keep you updated.




Here's a photo of Taiga sleeping, taken yesterday afternoon:




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