11/02/2025
This afternoon started like any other. My Pitbull, Diesel, was his usual playful self — zooming around the yard, tail wagging, full of life. I never imagined how fast everything could change.
A few minutes after coming inside, he suddenly froze… then bolted toward the kitchen, trembling. Within seconds, his body went stiff — his legs locked, eyes rolled back, and he collapsed. Lifeless. 🥺
I dropped to the floor, screaming his name, my hands shaking uncontrollably. His body convulsed violently — thirty seconds that felt like forever. Then came the vomiting, the weakness, the terrifying stillness. My brave, strong boy looked so fragile. 😭
As I tried to steady him, angry red welts began appearing all over his skin. His lips and tongue swelled. His breathing turned shallow, gasping. I thought I was watching him slip away.
I wrapped him in a towel, raced to the car, and drove like my life depended on it. Just a few minutes from the emergency vet, I gave him Benadryl, praying through tears that it would help. Miraculously, it did. His breathing eased, the swelling went down, and the hives began to fade.
At the clinic, they said it was likely a sting — maybe a bee or a spider — something small that caused a massive allergic reaction. They treated him with steroids, monitored his vitals, and told me how lucky he was to make it in time.
Now he’s home, curled up under his blanket, breathing softly. I keep staring at him, still shaking from what could have been. Being a dog parent isn’t just about love and play — it’s about fear, responsibility, and the pure, unconditional bond that ties your heart to theirs.
Today reminded me that every heartbeat, every wag, every sigh from that gentle soul is a gift I’ll never take for granted again. 🖤🐾🙏