Xander and Blitz and I headed out for an 18 mile run on Saturday morning. The day was lovely, not too hot, and we decided to try a new route. I didn't really know where I was headed, but I had 18 miles to figure it out. We had a wonderful run and finished up in the late morning.
After getting home I sat down to stretch a little and noticed a strange spot on Blitz's chest. Was that a leaf or some dirt? No, it was a giant gash on his chest. So, off to the vet.
The vet said, "When did this happen?" I replied, "I'm not sure, we just came back from a three hour run." The vet exclaimed, "He has been running for the last three hours! This looks like it must have happened at the beginning of your run, it has already dried out." I have no idea how it happened, but apparently Blitz had no qualms about running nearly 18 miles with a big gash in his chest.
So, 3 hours and 6 stitches later, Blitz came back home, still chipper as can be. He is on restricted activity for a little while, no running. It has only been a few days and he hasn't gone berzerk yet, hopefully it won't be too hard on him.
Crazy dog.
-Jake
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