Doggie drugs

I drugged my dog last night.....poor thing.

For as long as I've had her, (11 years) she's ocassionally had these weird night fits. I never knew what the problem was, but she would sit by my bed and whimper louder and louder until it became an all out howl. I tried feeding or walking her and sometimes that helped, but normally, it didn't She would stop if you sat by her and pet her, or picked her up and rocked her like a baby, but as soon as you put her down she started again. Jeff suggested, and I agree, it's probably tummy problems. I don't know why it only happens at night, but she looks like she doesn't feel good.

Jeff has been really good taking care of her at night. I have been known to lock her in the laundry room with a comfy bed, food, and water. I figure if I've tried everything I can for her, I might as well get some sleep.

Last fall, I mentioned this to my vet and asked if I could give my dog baby gas drops or something like that. Instead, this wonderful man gave me doggie tranquilizers! She hasn't had a fit for months, but last night she did. Boy, did she ever! We had just fallen asleep when she got fired up. I remembered the pills and gave her half of one. She was out like a light and so were we!! Woo Hoo!! Doggie drugs!!

Benedryl on the flight home? Oh yeah! (But don't worry, I won't ever lock Zoe in the laundry room)

*that picture isn't from last night....I just love it.