Bon bit me (not feeling so blue any more!)

[anna_66]

First let me say he did NOT attack me, I just got in the middle of a fight.

As most of you know I've been feeding raw for the last 10 months.
In the very beginning I had a small problem with Bon wanting to take Huney's food, but since then things were going well...that is until yesterday.

I guess you could say it was all my fault. I should have left well enough alone.

Huney didn't take her food when I gave it to her so I went ahead and gave Roxey her food, then gave Bon his. A little bit later Huney came up on the porch so I offered her food to her again and this time she took it. Bon seen us and left his food and came running up to us.

From there it's all kind of a blur, it happened so fast but here's what I remember...

One of them growled. I have no idea who started it, but they started fighting. Of course I know I shouldn't have gotten in between them but instead pulled Bon's legs out from under him, but at that moment all I could think of was to get him off her. I grabbed his collar and tried to pull him off her. Next thing going through my head is "I think he bit me."
I finally got him off her and into a corner and had him in a head lock trying to calm him down. For some reason Huney came over to us and got right under his legs :rolleyes: This I don't understand at all.
I finally got her away from us and walked him out to the kennel and locked him up and brought Huney in the house.
At this time I realize blood is pouring down my leg and I'm trying to figure out what to do. I looked down and not only do I have punctures but there was fatty tissue hanging out of one of them :o
I get the phone, get into the tub and call Mark and he came home and took me to the hospital.

Do you know how embarrassing it is to tell people that your dog bit you? It made me just want to cry. I know this is bad but I just kept thinking "Angus never bit me."

The doctor was shocked when she seen my leg and said it was impressive. I'm definitely not impressed with it :rolleyes:

I did have to get a tetanus shot, intravenous antibiotics and a total of 6 stitches. She said she really didn't like to put stitches in bites but the punctures were just too big not put a few in. I wasn't at the hospital long, around 3 hours or so and now I'm off work till Tuesday.
She sent me home with a prescription for Augmentin and Vicodin for pain (not that it really helps much.) I go to have the stitches out in 10 days. Until then I'm to rest and keep my leg elevated.

The dogs are getting along just fine now, as if nothing ever happened. I fed the girls outside as usual and fed Bon in his crate.

Now I feel like I'm nervous about everything and feel like just going back to dry dog food, but who knows...will they fight over that too :confused:

I told my mom and now she's worried about me because Bon is so big. She's afraid something will happen to me. I tried to calm her by telling her that his aggression wasn't directed towards me but it didn't seem to make her feel any better.
I don't want to tell any fiends or family for the fear that they will not want to come over any more and think I have a "viscous" dog although I did tell the girl who dog sat for me and she stopped by last night to see me and the dogs, it didn't seem to phase her at all. She said she isn't afraid to watch them any more now than before...that made me feel good :)

My leg looks absolutely terrible. I'm going to attach some pictures, so if your grossed out by things like this don't look :p
All the pictures were taken after I got to the hospital.
1)Before anything was done to it.
2)After the stitches
3)Gross pic but it shows the difference in size of my legs
4)My leg this morning...yuck, it looks like a whale :eek:

I wanted to tell this story to let everyone know that dogs are still dogs. Just try to not make the same mistake I did. Think before you step between two dogs, even if they are your own.

[I_luv_rusty]

Oh god! I hope you feel better soon

[Alysser]

Anna, I'm so sorry this happened to you. I hope you heal up soon! I am also glad to hear you don't think any less of Bon.

((hugs))

[buttercup132]

:eek: That looks SO painful!!!

Maybe start feeding them at different times/different rooms so that this won't happen again.

[cyber-sibes]

:eek: Oh Anna! I hope you feel better soon, that looks just awful :( .
That must have been really frightening. It is so hard to know what to do when your own dogs get into a fight. You just automatically step in (even though it's not a good idea) and try to separate them, I've done it before, too. But you're right, when those instincts kick in, the last place you want to be is between them.
Poor Huney, is she ok? She probably ran under Bon's legs just to be closer to you, she's so attached to you. I know Bon is a big sweetie, but gosh, he is such a powerful dog. It could have been much worse.
Prayers for a quick recovery, and (((hugs))) to you , Huney, Roxey, and Bon. We love you guys!

[Taz_Zoee]

Oh my goodness!! Thank you for sharing that story. I hope you feel better soon.

[pitc9]

OMG Anna... I'm sitting here with my jaw dropped!!! :eek:
I don't even know what to say....

I'm so sorry it happened, when things like that happen, all you think about is stopping them from fighting.. it's just a reaction. We all know we shouldn't get in between dogs.. but when they are your own your first instant is to stop them before they hurt (or worse) each other. How is Huney??

Oh Anna.. I can't even begin to imagine how much flipping pain you are in. I can't get over how much of your leg is bruised.
I hope you heal fast, physically and mentally.
{{HUGS}}

[cloverfdx]

OMG Anna that looks painfull :(. Lots of healing vibes coming your way {{Hugs}}. We had a couple of dog fights whilst we were away, so i can sympathise with you.

If feeding RAW is working for your guys then i would stick to it, just keep a close eye on them at dinner time and watch for any warning signs.

[Daisy and Delilah]

I'm so sorry, Anna!! How awful for all of you. This must have been the scariest thing ever. I would have reacted exactly like you did I'm sure. At times like this, you do whatever you feel is best at the time. It happens so fast, there's no time to think of possible consequences. :(

I hope you get better and the dogs will be okay and have no more problems. {{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}

[Cinder & Smoke]

:eek:

<gasp>

OUWIE!!
{{Hugs}}}

OMG!
NAW-Tee Dawg, Bon!!

Who knows what goes through their minds when stuff like this happens?

The Dogs probably aren't even sure they did anything wrong ...
"WHY did Silly Mom stick her leg-bone in my mouth??"

And heck, a few Byte Marks will add a Lotta "Character" to that plain ole leg!

No matter what you give him for food - may be time to start a
NILIF program ... SIT, then give him ONE small Byte by hand;
and repaet for the WHOLE meal.

Sure Hope your poor leg heals up without any pain or complications!

More {{{HUGS}}}!

/s/ Phred

[k9krazee]

Oh Anna! (((hugs)))), sending you fast healing vibes, it looks painful! :(

[Pawsitive Thinking]

Ouch! that looks very painful :(

If it makes you feel any better I've been bitten by my own dog too and like you I just got in the way.

Hope your poor legs heals very soon

[petslover]

Oh my goodness Anna! That looks so painful. It made me say Ouch aloud here in the office.

I have had to seperate my dogs from fighting before and have done the same thing you have done. I know you went by instinct without even thinking about your own safety. You just wanted to make sure your dogs were okay.

I hope the pain mediciation is working for you and that you get to feeling better.

[lizbud]

Oh honey. :( Your leg is painful just to look at. :( I am so sorry that this
happened to you. Sounds like Huney came to you out of fear or for protection. It might be better to feed Bon separately from now on. What
does Mark think about all this? Please take it easy & heal up quickly.

[Lori Jordan]

That does look painful!Much more worse then mine was.

I hope you heal up fast!

I too have the same problem in my household.Lacy is such a food agressive(with the other dogs)Her and Molly fight all the time and i used to step in.I did not want to see any of the hurt,Molly grabbed a hold of my hand one time just enought to leave a mark.It was my fault i jumped in and tried to stop the fight.

I had to take Molly into the vet her ear was ripped open and she needed stiches as well as Lacy.

The vet said to me never to jump in let them fight it out.I still find it impossible to do.My husband has war wounds from this too.

But as you i do not think any less of my dogs,It would be different if they walked up to me and bit me for no reason,But i have just caught them off guard.

Take it easy and stay off that leg as much as possible!

[Pam]

Anna I am so sorry. :( I know how much that must hurt and your heart hurts too because your Bon was responsible (indirectly). All I can think of is that the positive thing that came out of this was to learn that they need to be separated in the future at feeding time. This same thing could have occurred while your petsitter was watching them and you would have felt twice as bad had she been hurt. See, there is a silver lining to every cloud I guess.

Years ago I had a different standard poodle (Whitney) and miniature poodle (Ashley). They would eat at different speeds and when Whitney finished early once she went close to Ashley's bowl and got a nice growl. I separated them for feedings after that. When it comes to food, sometimes their common sense goes out the window. ((((Hugs)))) to you and I hope your leg heals quickly.

[Husky_mom]

OMG!! Anna!!....I´m so sorry...... I know how it feels..... but us as moms know what we should do but we still get in the middle :rolleyes: ...... thankfully it was nothing worse to any of you guys......

You seem so in pain I can feel it myself......take lotsa rest hon....

Bon must be so confused..... and poor Huney too.......

It that happened to me my dogs would have been PTS by my husband....I hate when people can´t understand that as a plain ól dog reaction, and not as an aggression per se...... even less that WE had the fault there......

lotsa hugs to you all......and a speedy recovery hopefully painless too.....

[*LabLoverKEB*]

Oh, Anna! That must be so incredibly painful, I am so so sorry. I'm sure Bon didn't mean to bit you. I hope you get well soon.... (((((HUGS)))))

[luvofallhorses]

holy crap! I am so sorry, Anna. :( I hope you feel better soon. I am sure Bon didn't mean to bite you. (((HUGS)))

[Christiansmommy]

Oh my Anna, I am sorry you got hurt. But, and I say but, b/c it didn't happen to me, but at least it wasn't your face or anything worse. At least you know now that even though he is your furkid, he is a dog and he is capable of something like this, to enable you to be more cautious in the future, and to make different feeding arrangements if need be. Had this incident never happened and it might have been worse on a different occasion...sometimes we need something like this to happen to forewarn us, i guess :( I am certainly not trying to make light of it...it is definately a sad thing all around that it happened.

And it's hard to know how to react to Bon too, he is your dog and you love him, and know that he has instincts, but at the same time, just like with skin kids, when they do something out of the ordinary, all sorts of emotions arise...sadness, anger, disbelief...Bon is still young and he has learning to do. I remember my Swissie breeder telling me that giant breed dogs could benefit from going thru obedience school more than once, maybe that would be beneficial for him, and maybe make your mom feel better.... I understand that he isn't aggressive normally, just around food, but being a giant breed, maybe it couldn't hurt. I am certainly not trying to tell you what to do, I just feel for you. Dale was mouthy sometimes...never broke the skin, but it would frustrate me at times. We know you love your Bon boy and glad that you were able to come to us to tell us about it (it gives us all a reality check too, that as you said dogs are dogs and have instincts), we all understand, some have been there too. Anyway, hopefully you are feeling better soon!! (hugs)

Robyn

[sasvermont]

That bite is impressive, for sure. Gosh, I know that bite was painful. I have heard of dogs doing just what yours did, many, many times.... but never got to see the results. It is shocking.

Bon might be happier in a home by himself.

That is some bite. Much more serious than I would want to happen to me again or to have happen to a neighbor's child or one of my other pets. I know you don't want to consider this, but surely re-homing him has come to your thoughts? Yes?

I hope your wound heals quickly and smoothly.

I know you will do the right thing with your Bon Bon boy.....and whatever works for you, works for us, I am sure.

Get well soon.

[Cinder & Smoke]

Bon might be happier in a home by himself.

... surely re-homing him has come to your thoughts?

:eek:

Kinda doubt ole Bon is going anywhere ... He's FAMBLY!

;)

[jazzcat]

OMG! I've never seen a dog bite before but that must really be more than the average, of course Bon is more than the average size dog. WOW! I'm so sorry. I sure hope you feel better soon.

Being from the South I just have to say, Bless your heart!

[luvofallhorses]

Bon might be happier in a home by himself.



you know dog fights do happen and this was an accident and Bon is family to Anna and Mark and I am sure he is not going anywhere. it was a dog fight and I am sure Bon didn't mean to hurt Anna.

[Ginger's Mom]

Anna, that looks awful. :eek: I am so sorry you had to go through all of that. I must admit that no matter how many times I read on here about the right way to break up a fight, if my dog was in a fight I know that my instinct would be to jump into the middle to pull them apart. I hope you feel better (about everything) soon.

[Randi]

Oh Anna, that looks like a serious bite! :( I'm so sorry you had to experience that. I know you love Bon and he probably didn't even know it was you he bit, he just wanted that grub!

I think it's a good idea to separate them for dinner, and also let him know that you're the boss!

Take it easy and heal well!!

(((hugs)))

[Kfamr]

:eek: Poor Anna.

I'm sure Bon didn't mean it - he is such a sweet boy. Some dogs are just food aggressive. I think Mufasa has a bit of it in him - that's the only mean bone in his body.

If Bon had REALLY meant it there's no doubt that he could have done some serious injury to you or Huney. He didn't really mean it though - it was a mistake.



Bon might be happier in a home by himself.

I'm not sure if you've ever had dogs, however, as a person with 4 of them I know food aggression is a VERY common thing. This does not mean they aren't capable of living in a home with other dogs. It just means they must be seperated at meal times.

There will always be squabbles in a home with multiple animals, of any species, it's a risk that we all take. Just like a home with multiple children, there's garunteed to be a fight or argument.

There is a big difference between food aggression, dog aggression, human aggression, and just plain aggression. Having met Bon, I can't see Bon purposely harming a human over food or anything for that matter.


Anna, {{{{HUGS}}}} to both you and Bon - is Huney okay? Send her some hugs from me too. And for Roxey, who I'm sure was trying to be referee through all of this. ;)

[krazyaboutkatz]

Anna, I'm so sorry that this has happened.:( It sure looks painful.:( I hope that you start feeling better soon and that the meds make you heal quickly. A few of my cats are also very food aggressive but they've never tried to bite me. I think that separating them during feeding time is good solution. Please take care. (((HUGS)))

[Glacier]

I'm so sorry Anna. Stuart and I have both been bitten in the same situation--breaking up a fight. In the middle of a fight, a dog's brain has turned off. They are running on pure instinct and adreline. Bon probably had no clue that he was biting a human, especially his human. Breaking up a fight safely is very difficult. I have way more experience at it than I'd like and sometimes still do it all wrong! Sometimes the only way to stop a pack fight before someone gets killed is to wade into the middle and start flinging dogs off each other!

[buttercup132]

you know dog fights do happen and this was an accident and Bon is family to Anna and Mark and I am sure he is not going anywhere. it was a dog fight and I am sure Bon didn't mean to hurt Anna.I agree. I can't belive rehoming him was even suggested!!!:eek:

[Aspen and Misty]

Anna I'm so sorry to hear that this has happened. My Nova is food agressive and I always, always have to seperate them to feed. It's just become a way of life for us and it's not a problem any more.

Keep us updated,
Ashley

[CathyBogart]

Anna, I'm so sorry this happened, how frightening! I hope you're feeling better soon. Star has attacked Jasper over food several times, I stupidly let it happen more than once because it was easy to break up the first time, and the second time one of them got hurt. :(

[Vela]

Oh my gosh Anna that's a nasty bite! I am so sorry that happened. It wasn't anyone's fault, and MOST CERTAINLY Bon does not need another home, to whoever sugested that. It was an accident, and he's never hurt anyone in that family. I know how shook up you must be, how horrifying to have that happen, but I know you still love Bon. I don't beleive he ever meant to hurt you, but thank you for showing us what can go horribly wrong when we put ourselves in the middle of things trying to break it up. I think most of us would probably do the same thing in the heat of the moment so it's good for us to pause and stop to think.

I so hope it heals up soon and doesn't cause you too much discomfort for a long time. Feeding them apart is the best thing to do to prevent that in the future, like you already did. SO sorry for the shock you all must have had and are still dealing with. Hugs to you all.

[Lori Jordan]

I too think that rehoming him is not necesarry.I have to seperate my guys every meal.Some cannot eat together it happens,No reason to go that far as too rehoming.It is unfortunate that Anna got hurt,I myself have gotten bit.

It is hard when you have 2 dogs that do not get along(Molly&Lacy) I have thought of rehoming Molly,But i was put in my place and im glad i could have done something foolish,And now i am a firm believer that a dog is your responsibilty until they pass on to a better place.

I would understand if Bon walked around and bit everyone in site,That is not the case,He is a lovable little man,I do not know him personally but the way Anna talks about him ,He is a lovable dog.

As the vet said to me "It was your fault you got bit" I startled them when infact i should of just let them go.

How is your leg Anna?Did they give you any pain medication to help with the pain?

[jennielynn1970]

Holy crap! :eek: I have never seen a dog bite quite like that one! Here I was wimpering over a cat bite... I'd be afraid to lose my leg with a bite like that one!

Poor you and poor Bon! He probably doesn't even realize that he hurt you that badly! Hope that the Vicodin kick in a little bit (the docs gave me Darvocet for the cat bite, that was a joke!), and that the antibiotics do their job! Rest up and make sure you take good care of that leg!

[sasvermont]

Now now. I made a point and left it wide, wide open for Anna to do whatever her heart desires.....and if you read the end post, it said that I knew we would all support her (their decision) no matter what it was/is. I was trying to give her lots of space to do whatever she wants to do....including finding a new home, if it came down to it. It is not an insult to rehome a pet that just bit the daylights out of someone. My gosh, she has an awful bite. It wasn't just a nip. I don't care who's fault it was, she was really, really bitten. I don't care how much you love an animal, to be bitten like that is darn scarey. How she elects to handle the situation is going to be hers alone, not mine, I know that.

So, please listen to all the opinions, I am and try to keep an open mind. It is my opinion that nice dogs don't bite like that. And guess what, I could be wrong. Just my opinion! This is a forum.

[Giselle]

Ohhhh goodness goodness!!! :( I'm SO sorry Anna. I'm sure Bon was just biting at whatever was restraining him, and he would *not* have bitten you had he been a little calmer and clearer-headed. I can relate to you, though. Lucky is also food/toy aggressive and he has broken skin several times. Granted, he's very small so the damage is very minimal.

Just a thought. If this situation should ever arise again, do you think a can of Direct Stop or something similar could break up an imminent dog fight? I've seen several threads on another board that questioned what people used to prevent/stop dog fights and I've seen answers ranging from mace to Direct Stop to sticks to chairs. Who knows? This might become invaluable information later on.

[buttercup132]

Now now. I made a point and left it wide, wide open for Anna to do whatever her heart desires.....and if you read the end post, it said that I knew we would all support her (their decision) no matter what it was/is. I was trying to give her lots of space to do whatever she wants to do....including finding a new home, if it came down to it. It is not an insult to rehome a pet that just bit the daylights out of someone. My gosh, she has an awful bite. It wasn't just a nip. I don't care who's fault it was, she was really, really bitten. I don't care how much you love an animal, to be bitten like that is darn scarey. How she elects to handle the situation is going to be hers alone, not mine, I know that.

So, please listen to all the opinions, I am and try to keep an open mind. It is my opinion that nice dogs don't bite like that. And guess what, I could be wrong. Just my opinion! This is a forum.Then I'm sorry you don't know much/anything about dogs. Bon didn't do it on purpose. It's not like she was just sitting there and he randomly attacked her.
She got in the middle of a fight getting bit is more then likley to happen. My dogs can get into scruffs over food but never anything serious, I think most dogs will defend their food from other dogs.

[sasvermont]

The damage done to Anna was just not a nip. I would venture to say that if it took several stitches to sew it up and it produced that amount of brusing that Bon boy really did a good job of biting. That alone scares the heck out of me. I am thinking about Anna's well being. No one knows what the dog was thinking, right? We are not dogs. So don't tell me you know what or why he did what he did. I do have dog experience. I do have life experience and I can tell you that Bon bit, and bit good. I am worried about Anna and her recovery.

[Kfamr]

So, please listen to all the opinions, I am and try to keep an open mind. It is my opinion that nice dogs don't bite like that. And guess what, I could be wrong. Just my opinion! This is a forum.


I don't think anyone here didn't listen to all opinions - we all read your opinion and added ours.

Bon is a VERY nice dog - I have met him myself. He is a big sweet goofball.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid163/pfe388d2406828fa927a7059676fe87b0/f4a29fef.jpg
Picture taken by me, of Kimmy (ramanth) giving Bon belly rubs

The fact is nice dogs, aggressive dogs, ANY dog is capable of a bite like that. As Glacier said, when a dog is fighting with another dog they are in a completely different state of mind - they act upon adrenaline and instinct. Say, for instance, someone was in a fight and one of their friends tried pulling them off. Most likely, that person would turn around and push/swing at the person pulling them off. They probably didn't mean to hurt their friend, but they were acting upon instinct and adrenaline.


I understand you were "leaving that option open" for her, however, it would make me upset in Anna's situation if someone mentioned rehoming. That is not something I would like to read/see if I were in her shoes. I also believe we are all worried about Anna here, as well as her emotional feelings. Atleast I am.


Sorry, but I felt the need to stick up for my friend and her sweet dog - who didn't mean to harm his mommy.

[Jadapit]

:eek: Bless your heart Anna! I cant begin to imagine how much that must hurt. I hate dog fights. I've had to deal with a couple bewteen Ebony and Jada. Glacier had given me some wonderful info on what to do if a dog fight should happen. I'm so thankful she did that because it has come in handy.

I know Bon didn't mean to hurt you, when a dog is fighting they are all about the fight, that is what they are focusing on at the time. I know how scary it can be. All of you will be in my thoughts. (((Hugs)))

[Lori Jordan]

The damage done to Anna was just not a nip. I would venture to say that if it took several stitches to sew it up and it produced that amount of brusing that Bon boy really did a good job of biting. That alone scares the heck out of me. I am thinking about Anna's well being. No one knows what the dog was thinking, right? We are not dogs. So don't tell me you know what or why he did what he did. I do have dog experience. I do have life experience and I can tell you that Bon bit, and bit good. I am worried about Anna and her recovery.


Or......Just leave it to rest?If Anna is going to rehome,That is her desiscion right?

Let her heal.I dont think she needs her thread going to a drama pit.

[Vela]

Hopefully Anna will recover just fine. Bon is a Mastiff, one bite is all it takes to do that damage. She grabbed his collar in the middle of a dog fight. We all know that is a bad thing to do, probably the worst place to grab a dog, especially when they are fighting, but in the heat of the moment you don't think about right and wrong places to grab, you just go in to stop the fight. Yes she was bitten badly. That does NOT make Bon a bad dog. Of course the trust is broken, or at the very least damaged, but its not irreparable. Anna wil do what is best for them all and I somehow don't think that includes rehoming Bon. He doesn't just run around biting. And honestly nobody knows exactly what happened, even Anna wouldn't know everything, those things happen too fast. She made a mistake, Bon made a mistake, Anna got hurt.

I honestly just don't think it helps someone to say "maybe it's time to rehome the dog" when they are dealing with something like this. She loves her dogs and this is very trauamtic. I'm sure if she felt like she needed to do it she wouldn't need suggestions from anyone here. I jsut know if I was in her place it would upset me to see someone telling me maybe I should rehome my dog that I love because we both made a mistake. I am not belittling the bite, it's very bad, but he didn't pull her down and maul her. It was one incident. I'm sure she will do what is best.

Best wishes to you all Anna. I hope you recover soon and that everything ends up well for the whole family. I know it must be so very traumatizing.

[sasvermont]

I want to be perfectly clear that my concern is about Anna's welfare. Of course she loves her dog. I love my pets. Some dogs will bite like that, under many different circumstances. I, personally, would not want to have a dog around my home that could do that kind of damage to a human or to another pet. It's like owning a loaded gun. Some people can handle that. I could not. My opinion - doesn't make me right or wrong. She may find that Bon will never bite again. I hope that is true for her. I trust that is true for her. I support her in her decision.

That's it. You can read in to this what you like.

Get well soon Anna.

[.sarah]

Oh Anna, I am so sorry :( That looks very painful. I never posted about it but last August I got bitten by Mandy breaking up a fight between her and Luka. Mine was not nearly as bad and was very painful so I can't imagine what your leg feels like. My arm was in a sling for a while and I couldn't use it for much of anything. I have three scars on my arm from the puncture wounds. I know Mandy did not mean it, that bite was meant for Luka and it was my fault for coming in the middle of it but had I not Mandy would probably have been killed or seriously injured (Luka is extremely strong and does not back down in a fight). We keep them separate now but that is only because that was not the first fight and we could not always figure out what triggered their aggression towards each other.

I truly believe this isn't caused by the type of food. I think they just need to be fed separately. All of my dogs are fed separately just because they ARE dogs and you really never, ever know what could happen, and having been through a painful bite, I didn't want to experience it again nor do I want my dogs to experience it, and I certainly don't want to quarantine them again and have Animal Control visit my house ... that was no fun!

Again I am really sorry and I hope you are feeling better soon. Your leg looks awful. :( My arm was swollen and bruised like that but I did not need stitches and it was very painful, I seriously can't imagine what that feels like.

[.sarah]

Let her heal.I dont think she needs her thread going to a drama pit.I agree. When Mandy bit me my parents mentioned keeping her in a crate 24/7 (said in the heat of the moment) and I just started bawling. Bon is her family and it was an accident, I'm sure comments about rehoming him are painful to read. Please let it rest.

[Lori Jordan]

I agree. When Mandy bit me my parents mentioned keeping her in a crate 24/7 (said in the heat of the moment) and I just started bawling. Bon is her family and it was an accident, I'm sure comments about rehoming him are painful to read. Please let it rest.


I have been bit too,Not as bad by far,But it took forever to heal,And not once did i look at Molly different.I was stupid i was nervous that day(and if she reacted it would be my own stupidity)But after Molly calmed down i cleaned her all up(Lacy uses Molly's floppy lips to her advatage)I cleaned her and jumped in my car with her and jamie took Lacy.

The vet told me to soak it in alchol,He has indured many bites and scratches.Once the girls got stiched up we came home.I went and took Molly to our spare room and layed on the bed with her face to face,And she was so snuggly.She kissed my cheek.
I realized how stupid i was to be affraid of her.I did the exact thing as Anna,I Grabbed her Lacy was underneath her and screaming.Molly is a big girl she could do damage and she has to Lacy.

Long story,They have to be seperated most times,But you learn to deal with it.


Life happens,But in reality your animal is the first one there for you,In any situation.

Bon simply reacted.Just like Molly did.

That is all dogs have,They cannot say "that scared or startled me" They nip!

[K9soul]

Vela had told me about this incident and I just wanted to say I am so very sorry Anna. I can only imagine how traumatic this all has been, it will take time to heal emotionally as well as physically. Yes mastiffs have very powerful jaws and a quick bite from a big boy like that can certainly cause more damage than a more average sized dog. They have a naturally powerful bite and big jaws. I think in a fight like that, as others have said, the instincts kick in and all they know is that something is holding/hindering/grabbing them and they are suddenly feeling more vulnerable. I think you've been given good advice on feeding separately etc. I know your nerves must be shattered by this, not to mention the physical pain. I hope you have found some comfort and support in most of the posts here. I also feel your post is a good and important reminder to all of us to be careful in how we react when something like this happens, I only hope I will never be in that situation, but I know it could happen to any of us with multiple dogs.

[Muddy4paws]

OMG I would of passed out. You are so brave, I hope it all heals well for you, it looks so sore!


It really does hit home that dogs are animals, no matter how much we mother them. I know quite a few mastiffs and they really are quite soppy dogs, Im sure he didn't mean it, I've been bitten in a similar way but no where near as bad as poor Anna! We have to feed our dogs seperatly from a very similar experience. Its not nice doing it but its the best and the safest thing for everyone.

[Canis-Lupess]

Ouch!!!

I hope your leg recovers fully.

Anyway, as others have stated, I'd be sure to feed the dogs in seperate places from here on where they can NOT get to each other whilst they are eating.
My dogs wouldn't disturb each other whilst eating and showed a mutual respect in that department although it was common for them to check out each others dishes once they'd finished but your dog obviously doesn't have that respect and just goes straight in and tries to take the other dogs food even when he has his own so I'd def never let him have access to the others whilst they are eating again. As far as the dogs were concerned, this was just a mealtime squabble like what you see in wolf packs on the TV and now they get along fine again but it was obviously a bit more serious than that for you.

[gini]

Anna, I just want you to know how sorry I am that this happened to you.

I am sure you must be in a lot of pain and you were badly frightened.

Obviously you and Mark are great dog owners - and have experienced many dog related issues over the years. This is one more and you will know how to handle this one too.

Years ago my ex-husband went to pick up my first kitty, Sugar, in the middle of a cat fight. He was bitten so fast he didn't know what had hit him. His hand looked like he had a boxing glove on for weeks.

[Freedom]

OMG I would have passed out. You are so brave, I hope it all heals well for you, it looks so sore!

Me too, and the fight would have roared on!

Take care of yourself and let the healing begin!

I agree with finding a way to feed them separately. Heck, I have to separate my 8 CATS at feeding time! It's a bit of a nuisance, but I have a routine and can do it in my sleep (and probably have done!) Now and then I have to stop and think, "Now, who IS behind Door #1?" He he he.

[chocolatepuppy]

I'm so sorry Anna. That looks so painful. :( It must have been so upsetting. I hope you heal quickly. {hugs}

[animal_rescue]

Awww Anna that looks so awful. A couple of years ago I broke up an almost fight between my German Shepherd and a Rotti foster I had. Simon was not at all happy about Baby Girl being in his backyard and when he jumped up to let her know I grabbed his collar not thinking. He then turned around and got a nice chunk out of my thumb(my fingernail ended up falling off). I don't think he realized I had grabbed him and the only thing on his mind at the moment was letting that dog know she was in his space. He was very sorry afterward and no we did not rehome him because of it. We just made sure no more fosters were around him or in the backyard at the same time as him.

[ChrisH]

Anna, http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CwmmawrJet/Smiles/Hugs2.gif. I have only been bitten once and by my sweet Bobby at that. It was nowhere near as badly as you but I remember the shock that my boy could do that to me, understandable or no. Even though it was a long time ago a part of my trust in him was lost that day never to be regained.

Hoping you heal well in all ways.

[dukedogsmom]

Oh Anna. I'm so very sorry. I know it made you miss Angus more when thinking how he never bit you. It's impossible to know just what to do in these situations. I probably would have done the same because it's hard to just watch that and you were worried about Huney. I hope your leg heals without getting worse. Try not to be so nervous. I know that's hard but dogs can sense that. I understand it did take away some security of your relationship with Bon. Maybe continue to feed him in his crate for a while? Also, maybe contact Nancy, the pet psychic? I hope my rambling has helped you a little.

[Tollers-n-Dobes]

I am so sorry that this happened to you, Anna. :(

[captain]

Anna,
You know Bon didn't do it on purpose, you know that fighting doggies pay absolutely no attention to the human in the middle, and you know Bon loves you.

Having said that, I hope your leg gets better soon. Perhaps feeding them seperately for awhile will help, and I know that even tho I only have two, if one doesn't eat, when they feel like eating I lock the other one in with me, and put the food back out.
I know you know all this, and I think that you should not stop feeding them raw.

Now, I am taking this thread to a lighter place - for Chris and Anna - Bon and Bob bit you??????? If you want to rehome them, send them to me :D :D :D
(althought I might have to fight Edwina's Secretary for Bob and KayAnn for Bon ..... :D )

Get well soon Anna.

[caseysmom]

At the shelter I volunteer at they always have air horns handy in case when there are dog to dog intros they go badly. I bought one because there are times when casey attacks bubba, no bloodshed but it is scary and I am afraid I will get bit breaking it up.

You can buy one at a sporting goods store and keep it handy, lets face it you cannot separate them 24/7. I hope this was a one time incident, I definetely agree with the feeding separate idea.

Edit to add, I am so sorry about your leg, sorry but it looks just gross :eek:

[joycenalex]

wow that's one impressive bruise. and the paw print shorts are really cute. phreds' idea about NILF is good, as are some of the others' idea about seperate feeding areas. i don't think that raw food and raw feeding is more dangerous then kibble, to a dog, food is food and it could have happened over any type of food. i am so sorry that this has happened.

[finn's mom]

oh my anna. that looks terrible. :( you did what most people would have done in that situation. i hope you get to feeling better and less nervous soon.

[wolf_Q]

Anna I'm so sorry that this happened to you. :( That looks REALLY painful, ouch! I've been bitten a few times at work but nothing like that. :eek: Please get feeling better soon. And know that we still love Bon, he's a sweet boy, any dog could bite somebody in the middle of a dog fight. Nebo is food aggressive with dogs, I know he would never bite a human over food, but it could easily happen if I was trying to break something up.

[Logan]

Gosh, I wish I had your email address, right now, but I don't (hate those darn computer crashes). Pam, thankfully, alerted me to the fact that you are hurting. I dare not even open the pictures, Anna. I've seen enough.

I simply don't know what to say or what to think, but I trust you and Mark to control your situation as best you can. I have had a similar situation in my home with Mack, but we think we have it under control now. But, like you, we have to feed Honey and Mack, seperately. He had too much aggression towards her. Thank goodness, he has not shown it towards us.

I'm sending you much love and many prayer for healing. I'm going to be away for a week, so I can't check on you, but please know that I am thinking of you all.

Logan

[Oggyflute]

Hope you get better soon Anna. Thinking of you mate. Give your pups a hug, it always makes me feel better. ;)

[K9karen]

Oh, Anna, my dear friend! Are you trying to outdo me? Now, now.

This is the 1st I've mentioned this, but Mz Klo gave me a nice impresion on my bad wrist last month. i won't go into details, except to say, it was totally MY fault. as I grabbed her collar (anger on my part) after she disobeyed me when I was doing something I she didn't like. Lesson learned.

Of course it was an accident. Bon reacted on instinct. You're right, dog are dogs. They don't have hands to tell us to "get away" or slap us silly. You reacted instinctively also. It's one of those things.

I feel your pain (do I ever)..(Percocet works better than Vicodin fyi). Drink lots of H20 with Augmentin (I've had it 2x in 2 months and had a *ahem* female* reaction) Thankfully you don't need rabies shots (I'm one up on you :p )).

I love you to pieces (you know that) and hope and pray you feel better fast. A million HUGS too

[gemini9961]

Anna I am so sorry to hear about this. I hope you start to feel better soon and heal quickly.

[Cincy'sMom]

Wow!! I'm so sorry for you, Huney and Bon both. How scary!!

My mom has had issues with her dogs fighting over food, even though they all eat kibble. Pippi's attacked Dazzi, Dazzi and Taggert, and I think even Jack has got caght up in one or two skirmishes...all around/over food. They now all eat in their kennels.

With some packs of dogs it is just neccesary to feed them separately. I think with Bon's size and potential for future food agression, I would not let him eat with the girls anymore. It may never ever happen again, but because Bon is so powerful, it may just be the safest thing for everyone.

Lots of prayers healing vibes coming your way. Please let us know if we can do anything!!

[AdoreMyDogs]

Oh dear, Anna. That wound looks just horribly painful :( I'm so sorry you had to go threw such a heart-breaking and painful injury. It was an accident on Bon's part, as every said, he's a dog, and dogs just aren't human even though they share so many human-like emotions. I truly believe it was just an accident and that Bon isn't a dangerous animal. I also think the dogs should be seperated from now on when they are eating, but I am sure you're going to do that anyway.

I hope you get to feeling better and I hope that Huney didn't get injured also :( (((((hugs))))) to ya, girl. Chime in when you're feeling better, please.

[shais_mom]

Oh My!
I'm so sorry Anna- I can't imagine how badly your leg hurts- probably as much as your heart.
We know that Bon is a big baby. Just a big baby with a lot of teeth and a big mouth. I don't think its entirely fair to compare him with Angus b/c that's like comparing 2 kids, but its not my leg either. :(
I agree with the other's I don't think RAW or KIBBLE had anything to do with it. If dogs are going to have issues it doesn't matter what they are eating.
I agree also that Huney was probably trying to protect her momma.
I also think another round of obediance might not hurt. (once your leg heals up of course) And heck - I think all of our dogs would benefit!!
I also think an email to Nancy the Pet Psychic wouldn't hurt in the meantime either. I know it sounds out there but to get inside that big bonehead it'd be worth it.
Lots of LOVE and HUGS going to all of you!
Call me if you need anything!

[zippy-kat]

{{healing hugs}} to you miz anna. we sure send tons of get well thoughts and purrs to you and the furries.

[crow_noir]

Though i don't agree with the opinion of rehoming in this situation I don't feel that sasvermont should have been attacked for their opinion, nor for the timing of the suggestion.


That bite is impressive, for sure. Gosh, I know that bite was painful. I have heard of dogs doing just what yours did, many, many times.... but never got to see the results. It is shocking.

Bon might be happier in a home by himself.

That is some bite. Much more serious than I would want to happen to me again or to have happen to a neighbor's child or one of my other pets. I know you don't want to consider this, but surely re-homing him has come to your thoughts? Yes?

I hope your wound heals quickly and smoothly.

I know you will do the right thing with your Bon Bon boy.....and whatever works for you, works for us, I am sure.

Get well soon.

[crow_noir]

My very first thought was that it would be good to keep Bon separated from now on until all other dogs are done eating.

I also think that hand feeding him for a while would be a good idea. (Though i don't know how that would work with the raw ;-/p )

I do think that there is more of a likeliness of food aggression with the raw because it is much better tasting and therefore more valued. A slight increase. Not much. Also could it be that Bon might not be getting enough and is a bit hungry and felt that he had to lash out? (Not at you but going after another's meal.) (I'm not trying to imply anything, I'm just trying to explore all possibilities.)

Hope your leg feels better soon!


First let me say he did NOT attack me, I just got in the middle of a fight.

As most of you know I've been feeding raw for the last 10 months.
In the very beginning I had a small problem with Bon wanting to take Huney's food, but since then things were going well...that is until yesterday.

I guess you could say it was all my fault. I should have left well enough alone.

Huney didn't take her food when I gave it to her so I went ahead and gave Roxey her food, then gave Bon his. A little bit later Huney came up on the porch so I offered her food to her again and this time she took it. Bon seen us and left his food and came running up to us.

From there it's all kind of a blur, it happened so fast but here's what I remember...

One of them growled. I have no idea who started it, but they started fighting. Of course I know I shouldn't have gotten in between them but instead pulled Bon's legs out from under him, but at that moment all I could think of was to get him off her. I grabbed his collar and tried to pull him off her. Next thing going through my head is "I think he bit me."
I finally got him off her and into a corner and had him in a head lock trying to calm him down. For some reason Huney came over to us and got right under his legs :rolleyes: This I don't understand at all.
I finally got her away from us and walked him out to the kennel and locked him up and brought Huney in the house.
At this time I realize blood is pouring down my leg and I'm trying to figure out what to do. I looked down and not only do I have punctures but there was fatty tissue hanging out of one of them :o
I get the phone, get into the tub and call Mark and he came home and took me to the hospital.

Do you know how embarrassing it is to tell people that your dog bit you? It made me just want to cry. I know this is bad but I just kept thinking "Angus never bit me."

The doctor was shocked when she seen my leg and said it was impressive. I'm definitely not impressed with it :rolleyes:

I did have to get a tetanus shot, intravenous antibiotics and a total of 6 stitches. She said she really didn't like to put stitches in bites but the punctures were just too big not put a few in. I wasn't at the hospital long, around 3 hours or so and now I'm off work till Tuesday.
She sent me home with a prescription for Augmentin and Vicodin for pain (not that it really helps much.) I go to have the stitches out in 10 days. Until then I'm to rest and keep my leg elevated.

The dogs are getting along just fine now, as if nothing ever happened. I fed the girls outside as usual and fed Bon in his crate.

Now I feel like I'm nervous about everything and feel like just going back to dry dog food, but who knows...will they fight over that too :confused:

I told my mom and now she's worried about me because Bon is so big. She's afraid something will happen to me. I tried to calm her by telling her that his aggression wasn't directed towards me but it didn't seem to make her feel any better.
I don't want to tell any fiends or family for the fear that they will not want to come over any more and think I have a "viscous" dog although I did tell the girl who dog sat for me and she stopped by last night to see me and the dogs, it didn't seem to phase her at all. She said she isn't afraid to watch them any more now than before...that made me feel good :)

My leg looks absolutely terrible. I'm going to attach some pictures, so if your grossed out by things like this don't look :p
All the pictures were taken after I got to the hospital.
1)Before anything was done to it.
2)After the stitches
3)Gross pic but it shows the difference in size of my legs
4)My leg this morning...yuck, it looks like a whale :eek:

I wanted to tell this story to let everyone know that dogs are still dogs. Just try to not make the same mistake I did. Think before you step between two dogs, even if they are your own.

[ChrisH]

I have to say I was very surprised by the way some people jumped on sas, a well respected and long term member of Pet Talk. Everything she wrote was in concern for Anna, and definitely not written in a judgmental way. She was just giving her opinion in a loving way. I think her last post made that clear.

I want to be perfectly clear that my concern is about Anna's welfare. Of course she loves her dog. I love my pets. Some dogs will bite like that, under many different circumstances. I, personally, would not want to have a dog around my home that could do that kind of damage to a human or to another pet. It's like owning a loaded gun. Some people can handle that. I could not. My opinion - doesn't make me right or wrong. She may find that Bon will never bite again. I hope that is true for her. I trust that is true for her. I support her in her decision.
That's it. You can read in to this what you like.
Get well soon Anna.

[Lori Jordan]

Oh, Anna, my dear friend! Are you trying to outdo me? Now, now.

This is the 1st I've mentioned this, but Mz Klo gave me a nice impresion on my bad wrist last month. i won't go into details, except to say, it was totally MY fault. as I grabbed her collar (anger on my part) after she disobeyed me when I was doing something I she didn't like. Lesson learned.

Of course it was an accident. Bon reacted on instinct. You're right, dog are dogs. They don't have hands to tell us to "get away" or slap us silly. You reacted instinctively also. It's one of those things.

I feel your pain (do I ever)..(Percocet works better than Vicodin fyi). Drink lots of H20 with Augmentin (I've had it 2x in 2 months and had a *ahem* female* reaction) Thankfully you don't need rabies shots (I'm one up on you :p )).

I love you to pieces (you know that) and hope and pray you feel better fast. A million HUGS too


I have done the same thing.

We now have Anna,Lacy is very jealous of her,Lacy got mad and took a bone away from her.Which started a huge fight,Of course i jumped in,Anna had major surgery and i was worried she would pull something in her stomach.

I grabbed Lacy out from under her(Lacy fights on her back for some reason she always ends up underneath the other dog.

She growled at me and went to nip,I got my hand out of there in time.

But it is the true,The point you made(It happens)

[Alysser]

I have to say I was very surprised by the way some people jumped on sas, a well respected and long term member of Pet Talk. Everything she wrote was in concern for Anna, and definitely not written in a judgmental way. She was just giving her opinion in a loving way. I think her last post made that clear.

I didn't veiw it as attacking at all. No one was rude to her in their post following her opinion, so I don't see how it's "attacking". They were just telling Sasvermont that it's not an option. I also agree that Sasvermont's post was not rude at all, or judgemental. She was very kind in the way she approached it and that's all that matters.

[Cinder & Smoke]

So, How's Miz Anna feeling today??

Hope you managed to get some sleep;
and that maybe things feel a bit better.

Super {{{HUGS}}} that you're On the Road to Recovery,
and every day gets Better and Better.

Give all the Furry Ones a {{{Hug}}}, too - that'll make ya ALL feel better! ;)

[4 Dog Mother]

Anna, I hope you are feeling better today. That was a very scary occurance and your leg certainly looks awful and I am sure feels extremely awful and unfortunately will for some time to come.

As Amy has said, my dogs will get into fights over food and the boys (Jack and Taggert) over rawhide. And I always gone in to part them and I have gotten bit a time or two. Not nearly as bad as Anna. The dog who has given me the most wounds was Oreo - the smallest dog we have had except Pippi. When she got into a fight, she would not let go of the other dog and if you came between her and the other dog, you would get bit not because she was upset with you for trying to stop the fight but because she was still trying to get the dog and your hand (or whatever) got in the way. It was not an attack it was like you hitting your thumb when you are hammering. You did not mean to hit your thumb but you came between the two objects. And of course it is worse when all 3 objects are moving. Oreo did not like to be made to do anything so if you tried to force her, she would bite you - a totally different thing than when she was in the middle of a dog fight. (Not that the pain is any different but the intent was different - in the dog fight she was trying to bite the other dog and I got my hand in the way and got the bite instead.)

We have been feeding the dogs in their kennels for awhile now because Snoopy is eating a different food from the rest. And they want his which is funny because he would rather have theirs. Four of the dog kennels are in the family room - Pippi's is in the dining room. Snoopy being the demanding dog he is now won't eat if I don't stay in the family room with him. So I have been bringing Pippi's bowl into the family room. I didn't lock kennels just put them in them. Dazzi nor Pippi had never acted food aggressive before. But Dazzi ate hers, came over to me on the couch where Pippi was laying on me rather than eating and sniffed at Pippi's food - and faster than I could wink they were all over each other. Dazzi can be very aggressive when she gets angry - she weighs about 40 lbs to Pippi's 18. The way they were going after each other I was sure there would be major damage. And Pippi is strong for a dog her size. I could not get them apart. I could have easily been bit by either one trying to pull them apart but Carl came out and helped pull them apart. The reason I am sharing this story is now I do lock the kennels most times. But since that time neither dog have reacted to the other coming near their food dish since then. We can't know why one time a dog will fight over something and the next time not. But for everyone's safety, it is much smarter to lock the kennels rather than "tempt" the dogs.

[lizbud]

Thinking about you today Anna & hoping for a nice, calm day of relaxing
and healing for everyone. :) Take care of yourself & hope you start to feel
better soon. (((HUGS))) Liz.

[gini]

Anna, I too, hope you are at least comfortable today. Take good care of yourself.

[Kfamr]

Anna, I am thinking of you as well. Hope the pain resides soon and you're feeling a bit better about the situation.

More {{HUGS}} to you and sweet Bon boy.

[shais_mom]

I just called Anna and talked for a short minute. She said she's fine and sounded like she's in good spirits b/c
.
.
.
.
ROBIN came to VISIT her! :D

I almost squealed in delight!
She said she'd call me later in the day or tomorrow.
She said she's not going anywhere.
If I didn't have plans for the evening I'd be hopping in the car to join them!

[Cincy'sMom]

What a great update Staci!!! Have fun Robin and Anna!!!

[Kfamr]

Glad they are having fun today! Wish I lived a bit closer.

[anna_66]

Hello Everyone! This is Robin.

Yep, I'm here with Anna. I saw her post yesterday while I was at work and had to call her right away. I told her that maybe I would surprise her and show up at her house one day this weekend. I knew that she wouldn't believe me so I did indeed surprise her. I called earlier today to see how she was and if it would be alright if I came to visit and she said sure, what time will you be here and I said in about 5 minutes, oh no, I'm turning on your road right now...hehehe...I think I surprised her! I mean the girl is still in her pjs! I guess just because she is wounded she thinks she doesn't have to get dressed for me ;) .

Let me tell you that I can't believe the beating her poor leg took. The bruising is just absolutely awful. She has to be in a lot of pain. No way would Bon ever do that on purpose or intentionally try to harm her. He is an animal, a dog and something like this could happen to anyone of us.

I am thrilled to be here. I haven't seen Anna and Mark for so long. The furkids still even remember me and seemed thrilled that I was here. The pups are all so sweet and I just sat right down on the floor and let them roll all over me. I wish you all could meet Bon in person. He is such a super sweetie! He laid right beside me and flopped his big ol head right in my lap.

Anyways, I just wanted to let you all know that I'm here and so happy to be with my wonderful friends!!!!

I just wanted to come back and tell Staci that I wish she could have come also!

[Kfamr]

Love the photos, Robin! You look GREAT!!!

Really, I wish everyone could meet Bon too. He really is a big ole goofy boy like I said before.


Robin, anytime you wanna surprise me at home I am game. ;) :p

[Taz_Zoee]

Oh, I am so glad you went to visit. I think Bon is a handsome guy and I would love to give him a big hug (jealous of Robin) too!!
I was beginning to worry when we didn't see a post from Anna, but it's great to see all the doggies looking so happy. :)

[lizbud]

Oh man, I wish I lived closer. :) Thanks for the uppie date Robin. I'm so
glad you got to visit.Great pictures of the furry kids. Please give Anna a healing hug from me, ok?

p.s. Robin, you are looking wonderful. :D What's your secret? :)

[joycenalex]

robin, it's great to see you. welcome back and don't be a stranger.

[dukedogsmom]

Robin, I'm so glad you could be with Anna. I think you both need each other right now. So cheer each other up, ok? I still can't believe how big Bon is now. Since you posted yours with him, I thought I'd show everyone how small he used to be. Here you are with Duke and Bon when I visited.

Anna, I hope things are much better today. You have our support here and things will get better.

[4 Dog Mother]

Robin, I am so glad you went to see Anna today. I am sure it made both of you feel better. Surprise visits from friends when you are feeling bad are a gift from God.

Sometimes after my dogs get into terrible fights I fear how they will behave with each other later. But they seem to act like nothing happened - they are still each part of our familly

Hope your leg continues to heal and quickly.

[*LabLoverKEB*]

Thinking about you, Anna! I hope your leg is feeling a lot better!

How sweet of Robin to come and visit you! Lucky you!

[Ginger's Mom]

It's so nice to see that you ladies got to spend some time together. I am sure that even if this visit doesn't make your leg heal faster, it will still feel much better. :)

[shais_mom]

I love how Huney and Bon have their eyes closed - its like they are soooo excited to see Aunt Robin! :)
I'm soooooo HAPPY you came to see Anna - even tho I didn't get to come down.
Next time there's a surprise visit - surprise ME! ;)
or at least let me know so I can show up! :D

[anna_66]

I can't thank you all enough for all your well wishes and I'm glad to know that I'm not the only one who's been bitten by their dog :p OK, not really "glad" but you know what I mean.

Everyone, what sas said honestly didn't upset me in the least (but thank you all for thinking of my feelings). I'm not sure my first thoughts were to re home him but, it crossed my mind if only for a split second.

I'm going to make sure that this can't ever happen again. They will be fed separately, for their safety and mine. Oh and no, Huney wasn't hurt one little bit. Her fur was wet but that was it. Who knows, maybe if I'd have just left them alone none of this would have happened :o

Karen, nope in no way am I trying to outdo you:p And I'll remember to drink lots and lots of water...lol!

Boy oh boy did I have the BEST surprise ever when Robin showed up today:D We spent the day relaxing and catching up with each other. It was so nice. I wish you all could have been here with us!
Staci thanks for updating everyone, I had such a head ache I just didn't feel like posting.
Robin's on her way home now so please say a little prayer that her trip is safe.

Thank you all once again for everything and for not thinking I have the worst dog in the world!

[caseysmom]

I am glad your doing well and had a good visit Anna...big hugs to you and Bon.

[RobiLee]

I'm home! I had to spend a little bit of time with the girls before I could post. Katie and Tori didn't want to quit sniffing and licking me. Especially Tori! I know for sure she knew who the scents belonged to and pretty sure she picked up her main man, Bon's scent. She loves hanging out with Bon and playing with him.

It was so good to hang out with Anna and just relax and talk. A great day for me!

Staci, the next time I plan any surprise visits I'll be sure to let you know....hhmmmm....unless that surpise visit is to you! ;) :D

{{{{{HUGS}}}}}

[shais_mom]

Staci, the next time I plan any surprise visits I'll be sure to let you know....hhmmmm....unless that surpise visit is to you! ;) :D

{{{{{HUGS}}}}}
I'll take that as a PROMISE!! :)
I work every 5th weekend and I just worked LAST weekend so you can count em up girlfriend!
It is SOOOO good to see you posting and SMILING!

[Pam]

Well this thread has certainly taken a turn for the better!! Robin I was so happy to see a post from you and PICTURES!!! YAY! You know there is nothing that I like more than pictures. You look terrific! I love them all! Thanks for surprising Anna like that!

Anna, I am glad you are feeling well enough to get up and post. Of course I think many of us are so *computer addicted* that we would hobble over to our computer chairs even if the doctor said not to. LOL! I am glad you and Robin had such a nice time. I know it was a great day for you both. :)

[sasvermont]

Anna, it is wonderful to see that you are up and around and hitting the keyboard!

I am rather over-protective myself, and would love to protect everyone from every bad thing that comes in their path. I cannot stand violence, war, angry words (although I get angry, go figure). I am a non-violent person and when I see damage being done, I react to it in a "flight" style rather than a "stay and fight" style, thus the concept of rehoming came to mind first for me, for you. I am happy you were not offened by it. I wanted to keep you safe from harm.

Take really good care of the bite site, my dear, and DO NOT hesitate to call the Dr. if anything changes! (That's the Mom in me coming out!)

Please have a speedy recovery and many more happy times with your Bon boy!

A lesson well learned. I bet this "refreshed" the concept of how not to get in the middle of a fight, for many of us. Sorry you had to be the example!

Get well soon.

Sas and her campers :)

[Cincy'sMom]

or at least let me know so I can show up! :D

Me too, me too!!!

[Daisy and Delilah]

Robin, you were just what the doctor ordered for dear, sweet, Anna. It's just terrific that you two got to get together and see each other. I always love to hear about the great friendship you have.

I hope you're doing better Anna. The pictures are fantastic. I hope you ladies get to visit more often from now on. {{{{{HUGS}}}}}

[cyber-sibes]

Yeah! Those pictures are just wonderful! It's so good to see you again, Robin! Laughter is good medicine, it's wonderful that all of you gt to spend some time together...wish we could drop in too, but I guess we're a little too far away now. Anna, I hope your pain lessens this week and your bruising heals. ((((hugs))))
(*now, if any of you Ohioans are up for a really long road trip, I can send a map! ;) )

[Pam]

I just went back to search for a picture of Bon boy that I had saved. I have a file for *other people's pets* and yes there are several PT doggies in there. :) Anyway, does anyone remember this adorable picture? It was so sweet and, therefore, wound up being one my "keepers." :)

[ramanth]

Anna, I'm so happy to hear you are doing okay. I can't believe how much your leg bruised!! :eek: Owie. :( I'm sorry this happened to you and I hope your recovery is quick.

How nice of Robin to pop in for a surprise visit. :)

[4 Dog Mother]

Hey, if Amy and Staci are going on or getting the visit, it's me too (or Anna again for that matter.) We could have a mini pet talk meeting with just the girls and no doggies. I have a big enough house and we could talk and have pizza and talk and eat and talk!

Glad you are feeling a little better, Anna! Thanks for going to visit Anna and giving her an appropriate PT cheering up, Robin!

[Grace]

. . . . . . . . .
(*now, if any of you Ohioans are up for a really long road trip, I can send a map! ;) )

They won't need a map. I'll drive down from Michigan, and they can follow me the rest of the way. Long ago I lived on Aquidneck Island!!

[Daisy and Delilah]

Great picture Pam!! That Bon boy is a big ole, sweet, adorable, lug. Not a bad bone in his body. :)

[Cincy'sMom]

Hey, if Amy and Staci are going on or getting the visit, it's me too (or Anna again for that matter.) We could have a mini pet talk meeting with just the girls and no doggies. I have a big enough house and we could talk and have pizza and talk and eat and talk!




Your house, or somewhere a little more centerly located (shopping Columbus, picnic at a park, etc) that is a really good idea! Why don't we try to pick a date to do that?

[joycenalex]

Your house, or somewhere a little more centerly located (shopping Columbus, picnic at a park, etc) that is a really good idea! Why don't we try to pick a date to do that?
i'd love that, count me in

[shais_mom]

Your house, or somewhere a little more centerly located (shopping Columbus, picnic at a park, etc) that is a really good idea! Why don't we try to pick a date to do that?
sounds good to me - I don't work a weekend again - until July 21st -
course it will take a week or so for Anna to feel up to Driving that far I bet! Something tells me she won't be going back to work on Tuesday either.

[Lobodeb]

Oh, Anna, I'm just seeing this! I am so sorry this happened, but am thrilled to see that you are doing better.

Hugs to you and your gang.

PS, Robin, I would love a surprise visit! ;) :p

[shais_mom]

sounds good to me - I don't work a weekend again - until July 21st -
course it will take a week or so for Anna to feel up to Driving that far I bet! Something tells me she won't be going back to work on Tuesday either.
oh and I have the recipe for another of my PT Mom's specialities -
LEMON MARTINI'S! :)

[sirrahbed]

:D I just had to smile and smile when I read about Robin's surprise visit :D You two do have a special friendship and I also love hearing about it.

Anna I have followed your thread because I was bitten this week by my kitty Robbie. It is *nothing* at all like what happened to you but did require a doctor visit and antibiotics. It was all an accident but I have been a little leery of him and yesterday when I tried to clip his claws - I was too scared to even do more than 4 claws. Robbie is the biggest, dopiest and most affectionate cat ever! My little bite and yet I needed to take some comfort from my PT friends.

This thread sure took a happy turn!! HUGS to you Anna and Robin (oh yes and you look terrific Robin - just a right size now :D )

[wolf_Q]

Anna, I hope you get feeling better. I was so happy to see that Robin visited you! :) Thanks for sharing the pictures--Robin, you look great! :D

[anna_66]

You two do have a special friendship and I also love hearing about it.
Your right, we really do:D I really love sharing it with you all too.



Anna I have followed your thread because I was bitten this week by my kitty Robbie.
You know I seen your thread. I'm not sure if it was the day I was bit or the day after. Even though mine is bigger yours was probably worse because it was a cat bite and I hear they can very easily get infected. I hope your doing fine and not having any pain.


oh and I have the recipe for another of my PT Mom's specialities -
LEMON MARTINI'S! :)
Staci if we had some of those we'd have to stay the night with Diana...hope she's got extra beds;)
I'm game for this meeting...just let me know when!
------------------------------------------------

Every time I come to this thread and see all these wonderful posts it just makes me smile
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/anna66/HugsThanks/ThankYouGlitter.gif

I forgot I wanted to add this pic...they really do get along good. This was taken the night after I got bit.

[Lobodeb]

I forgot I wanted to add this pic...they really do get along good. This was taken the night after I got bit.

They're just like us. They can have their disagreements just like we can and still get along. I don't think this incident makes Bon a bad dog. I think that your bit is so terrible because he's a big powerful dog. Big dogs are stronger, naturally. I don't think it's an indication of his ferocity.

I also agree with what was said earlier about the raw feedings possibly being a factor. Raw food is more yummie. Maybe Bon was just being a piggy? Either way, glad all is on the mend now.

[pitc9]

Hey, if Amy and Staci are going on or getting the visit, it's me too (or Anna again for that matter.) We could have a mini pet talk meeting with just the girls and no doggies. I have a big enough house and we could talk and have pizza and talk and eat and talk!

Waves.... Me! Me!! Meeee!!! Let me know if this happenes!! :D

Anna, I'm glad you're doing better. {{hugs}} to you!!

[Lori Jordan]

I'm glad to hear that your feeling better,It takes time but before you know it you will be all healed up!

The pictures were great,Bon has a face that see's right through you.

How is your leg now?Has any of the bruising gone down?

[Jods]

Oh anna that looks very painful!!! Hope you get feeling better soon.

[anna_66]

The pictures were great, Bon has a face that sees right through you.
He most definitely does:)
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid225/p56add451b88393dadabb6b2f79057e31/e8e2718c.jpg

How is your leg now?Has any of the bruising gone down?
Ummm.....no, it just a big knot on my leg. From what I read about hematomas it will probably be there for a while :rolleyes:

A couple of pictures are attached if anyone wants to see what lovely colors it's turning and how far around my leg it's went:o

[shais_mom]

w:eek:w
just
w:eek:w

[gini]

OW! and WOW!

[Kfamr]

:eek: Wow and I thought there was no way it could look worse than the first pictures!

I hope the pain is residing a bit, though.


So glad you and Robin has such a nice time. :D

[Cinder & Smoke]

A couple of pictures are attached ...

OMG!
:EEK:
<gasp>

PLEASE Feel Better, SOON!! ;)

{{{Huggz}}}

[k9krazee]

Oh man!! "Lovely colors" indeed! :eek:

How sweet of Robin to come visit you :D

[cyber-sibes]

:eek: YIKES!
gonna double up on prayers for your recovery, girl!

[lizbud]

Wow, Anna. :( I hope that doesn't feel as bad as it looks. Hope you are
feeling better soon.

[ramanth]

Wow, Anna. :( I hope that doesn't feel as bad as it looks. Hope you are
feeling better soon.
I agree. *cringes* *HUGS*

[joycenalex]

...um... you cannot possibly be planning on working and standing tomorrow. holy moly!

[Cincy'sMom]

Wow!! Lots more good thoughts coming your way.

[lv4dogs]

Oh my Anna, I am so sorry you had to experience that. I know he didn't mean it but ouch. There's so much I was going to say but after reading the replies I guess I'm a little late, the words are already out there. I'm just glad to hear you're ok though... and so is Bon. HUGS

[Vermontcat]

Oh Anna, that looks so painful. :(
I hope you feel better soon.
That's great that Robin surprised you with a visit. :)

[3muttsandaboston]

I just read through this thread and wow that looks terribly painful. I hope it feels better soon!

[Christiansmommy]

OW!! Hope that it isn't hard to sleep, it looks pretty sore, to say the least. That looks like the color of brindle...hmmm, just like Bon ;) Bon, mommy didn't want to look like you buddy!! I guess it will go thru all sorts of colors before it's healed. I do love that pic of him on your lap. He kinds looks like he watching over you and making sure your okay :)

As someone said, I hope it doesn't feel as painful as it looks...time for some more tylenol ??:)

[AdoreMyDogs]

Oh my goodness! I've never seen anything like that! I really hope it feels better then it looks, Anna. It looks like it's about the most painful thing imaginable. You poor thing :(

[K9karen]

Dark Purple is my fave color, but I like it better on my clothes, not my skin! :D

Isn't it amazing the damage a bite can do? It'll take a spell for it to subside and not be sore, but it will. Are you putting ice on it, dear Anna??

Hi Robin!!! You look GREAT! Thanks for the pictures and surprisng Anna and Mark! So cool!

Bottom Line...I'M GOING TO MOVE TO OHIO FOR MY SHARE OF ALL THE FUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[shais_mom]

[COLOR=Indigo]Bottom Line...I'M GOING TO MOVE TO OHIO FOR MY SHARE OF ALL THE FUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
there's several houses for sale in my town! ;)

[RobiLee]

Well, what's the verdict? Are you going to work today, girlfriend? I'll give ya a call later to see how ya are.

Thanks for all the nice compliments everyone. I'm think I'm up for a get together. I'm off every weekend so just let me know when and where!


{{{{HUGS TO ALL AND SPECIAL HUGS TO OUR LITTLE WOUNDED FRIEND}}}}

[anna_66]

Well, what's the verdict? Are you going to work today, girlfriend? I'll give ya a call later to see how ya are.

Thanks for all the nice compliments everyone. I'm think I'm up for a get together. I'm off every weekend so just let me know when and where!


{{{{HUGS TO ALL AND SPECIAL HUGS TO OUR LITTLE WOUNDED FRIEND}}}}
Well I'm going to try and go to work today :o I guess it's the muscle under all that bruise that's giving me the worst problem. My knee hurts when it bends because the bruising is down around it now and that stupid knot is still there :rolleyes:
Unfortunately it hurts as much as it looks like it does and as for sleeping, I either lay on my back or on my right side with my left leg over a pillow that way I don't touch it. I don't know what it is about night time but that's when it hurts the most. That or when I've been sitting and stand up...can't hardly move then, it takes me a while to get going.

Good thing my work pants are stretch. But geesh, I can't go out anywhere, I don't have any pants to wear and I'm sure not wearing shorts!

Karen I have been putting ice on it but will it still help at this point?

I'd love for you to move to Ohio...we'd have tons of fun:D

Thank you all for the well wishes!

[Cincy'sMom]

Good luck today Anna! Don't work too hard!

Karen..the house next door to us will be for sale soon, and the one across the street already is!

[pitc9]

Bottom Line...I'M GOING TO MOVE TO OHIO FOR MY SHARE OF ALL THE FUN!!!!!!!!!!!!

KAREN!!! My house will be up for sale in about a month! 2/3 BR Ranch with a full basement and .69 of an acre fenced in!! :D

Oh Anna... the picture of the back of your leg doesn't even look real! :eek:

Many MANY hugs and healing vibes to you!!

Hugs to Mark and your fur-nurses that are helping you feel better!

[cyber-sibes]

Bottom Line...I'M GOING TO MOVE TO OHIO FOR MY SHARE OF ALL THE FUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Hey, we have a gorgeous house on 3 acres ready for you to move right into!!! - Only 10 minutes from the Findlay dog park! What a deal! :D (We have all paws crossed it sells soon!)

[jazzcat]

Ouch Anna! Wow!

I'm having sympathy pains for you right now.

[Husky_mom]

Anna....... were you playing with purple paint??........;)


sorry hun, I know it must hurt and bad....((hugs)).....hope you can heal faster...

I too have been involved in a few fights with several dogs, luckily never got bit like that just inor scratches but man do they hurt!..... as for now China and Ninja have to be separated from each other 24/7 not just feeding time :( ... so I feel you pain in that too......

it started as a mild food aggression that turned into pack order and then intoI can beat you..... and since China is way more submissive she took that worst part so the best for them was to be separated and also for me because the last fight I witnessed were blood filled so I couldn´t risk it getting worse because I knew I would step in just like you did.......

good thing Bon an Huney are friends.....not like my two :(

healing vibes to you and the purple leg

[shais_mom]

KAREN!!! My house will be up for sale in about a month! 2/3 BR Ranch with a full basement and .69 of an acre fenced in!! :D

!
you are?!
where are ya'll goin? not out of Ohio right?

[Daisy and Delilah]

HOLY COW ANNA!!!!! Talk about painful looking!! You have my sympathy. I sure hope you get some relief soon. {{{{{HUGS}}}}}

[joycenalex]

so how was work? i'm feeling for you sweetie, standing all day is a hard way to go about your work (and i spend 90% of my day upright)

[anna_66]

Look at that Karen, your getting offers left and right for houses...We'll be waiting to see what house you decide on;)

Well I did work today. Luckily I have a job that on certain days I only work a few hours, today was one of those days. I worked about 2 1/2 hours and boy oh boy can I tell! Now it hurts to stand and hurts to sit. But the worst is when I've been sitting and stand up, I tell you I can't hardly get going. My hamstring or whatever muscle is there is just absolutely killing me. I can't explain the feeling but OMG! it HURTS!
Karen, I know what you went through (and are still going through) is so much worse than what I am, but man...how do you handle the pain? Will this knot (hematoma) ever go down?
I've never been mad at Bon, but at this time I almost feel like I could be :p

Oh and to top it off I got a Rabies Quarantine Order in the mail :eek:
How silly though, if you look they got my last name wrong, Bon's name wrong and the breed of dog wrong :rolleyes:
Form (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/anna66/IMG.jpg?t=1182909147)
I had to call the vet and have them fax a copy of his rabies records to the health district and also they will be visiting us on Monday to make sure he's not sick or anything. Oh yippee.

At least tomorrow is my scheduled day off!

[joycenalex]

hematomas to deep tissue can last a long time, 10 days to 3 weeks, or longer are you seeing your doctor for a follow up?

[luvofallhorses]

I am glad you're feeling better and that Robin came to visit. :D sorry I am late posting on this thread. so they are making you do a rabies quarantine for him? :( is he current on his shots?

[anna_66]

Joyce, I have a dr apt on Monday to have the stitches removed. Oh man, I hope it doesn't last 3 weeks!

And as for Bon he's only quartined to the house. Yep, he's up to date:)

[luvofallhorses]

I am glad he is up to date with his shots. :) I hope you feel better soon, though. (((hugs)))

[crow_noir]

Yeah, can't idiots get anything right?

Yikes... so is this going to go on Bon's permanent record even though you only got into the middle of dog on dog food aggression? (I feel that would be so UNFAIR!)

[shais_mom]

ggrr!
Hey BEN you're kinda tall for a BULLDOG!

[cyber-sibes]

:D I'd love to see the look on the inspector's face when he walks in and
gets a good look at Ben the Bulldog! :eek:
I don't know Anna, maybe those shorts are a good idea after all --I hope everyone you work with gets a good look at your boo-boo, they won't have the heart to let you stand all day or do anything strenuous! You know, it's ok for you to get a little sympathy break here. ;)
I hope your leg feels a little better day by day. Skritches to your fuzzies.

[pitc9]

ggrr!
Hey BEN you're kinda tall for a BULLDOG!

LOL!!

Staci... No, I'm not moving out of Ohio and leaving the Ohio gang of PT people like PAT did!! :p :D
Just a little further out in the country (East) so we can have more land, we'd like to have a few acres.

[anna_66]

:D I'd love to see the look on the inspector's face when he walks in and
gets a good look at Ben the Bulldog! :eek:

He he that's exactly the reason I called and told them all the things they got wrong on the form! And as for the shorts, no way jose'! All I have to do is show them some of the pictures and the big knot I have and they go :eek: Everyone helped me so much yesterday:D

Angie, I'm glad to hear you aren't moving out of Ohio!


Yikes... so is this going to go on Bon's permanent record even though you only got into the middle of dog on dog food aggression? (I feel that would be so UNFAIR!)
I guess so:o

I have to say my leg feels better than it did yesterday. I'm not sure if it hurt so much because I worked or what but it was definitely the worst day ever. I hope it's all uphill from here!

I just had to add this picture I just took. They really are best friends!

[shais_mom]

LOL!!

Staci... No, I'm not moving out of Ohio and leaving the Ohio gang of PT people like PAT did!! :p :D
Just a little further out in the country (East) so we can have more land, we'd like to have a few acres.
good to know! :)
and get away from the mean neighbors!?

[Alysser]

Sorry to hear it still hurts, but sadly that's expected. I am glad you and Robin had a good time. What cute photos! ((hugs)) feel better soon!

[cyber-sibes]

Staci... No, I'm not moving out of Ohio and leaving the Ohio gang of PT people like PAT did!! :p :D
ACK! :eek: Well, I never.....
I tried -- I begged, I pleaded, at least I got him to hold off till after the Findlay pic-nic! ;)
...and you know what? There are PTers in this neck of the woods too! :p
Don't worry, I'll be back to visit! :)

[pitc9]

ACK! :eek: Well, I never.....
I tried -- I begged, I pleaded, at least I got him to hold off till after the Findlay pic-nic! ;)
...and you know what? There are PTers in this neck of the woods too! :p
Don't worry, I'll be back to visit! :)

:p Just messin' with ya Pat! You'll always be a Buckeye at heart!! :D

[anna_66]

You better be back for a visit girl;) Does your son still live in Ohio?

Well guess who was just here...Animal Control. The just wanted to make sure that all the dogs had their tags. Good thing they did! Nothing better than a surprise visit :rolleyes:

Hey I did get to the grocery today. Took me forever hobbling around...but I did it! Still not sure about working all day tomorrow though :eek:

[tikeyas_mom]

OUCHIE!!!!

The only reason I do not feed raw to my girls is because I know they would fight over it.. Its just animal instinct, when meat is involved...I would either feed Bon in a different area of the house, or his crate.. Or I would take them off of raw..
Your bite looks awefull.. My mom and I both got inbetween a fight with Tikeya an Baby, and it resulted in both of us getting bitten as well.. My mom got bitten on her arm, and it was alot like yours, the biggest cut had fatty matter coming out of it as well.. Scary stuff.. (I know about how you felt being embarrassed at the hospital). We were sooo weary about telling people it was our own dogs that bit us.. :o

[cyber-sibes]

You better be back for a visit girl;) Does your son still live in Ohio?They both do, younger one is at Ohio State, older one lives in Orville.
Your mention of tags jogged my memory...mine still have Ohio tags! We did make new name & phone no. ones, but I need to change their microchips & get county tags. What would I do without PT reminders? :rolleyes:

Did Animal Control seem ok with everybody? I'll bet they were impressed with your bruise!

OK, now, you did the grocery shopping...is Mark going to be the chef? ;)

[Cataholic]

So late to check in! OUCH! That Bon has a big ole mouth, doesn't he?

Get better soon.

[lizbud]

but I need to change their microchips & get county tags. What would I do without PT reminders? :rolleyes:




Hey Pat, how do they update a microchip? Do they have to remove and
replace the chip ?


Anna, I always heard that soft tissue damage can be the most painful
as it heals. :( I'm glad you have some short shifts at work so you're not
on your feet for long. Take it easy & heal up soon. (((Hugs))) :)

[cyber-sibes]

Hey Pat, how do they update a microchip? Do they have to remove and replace the chip ? :)No, ...just have to change the information in the files. I think it costs about $12.00 each online. I got to "see" Sherman's microchip on the x-rays of his lungs, so I know his is still in place. They also scanned him, they keep his number on file at the vets office.

*taps foot - I still want to know if Mark is cooking for you, Anna!

[shais_mom]

OUCHIE!!!!

The only reason I do not feed raw to my girls is because I know they would fight over it.. Its just animal instinct, when meat is involved...I would either feed Bon in a different area of the house, or his crate.. Or I would take them off of raw..
:o
I 100% DISagree with this statement - education is key. And Anna is way more educated on raw feeding than I am.
you may have a point but food is food. I think this would have happened even if it would have been kibble. Diana has to feed her 5 dogs in crates for the same principle. The benefits of seeing my dog go from a dog that could barely jump in the car - to running and chasing balls all over the yard and her health thriving - vs. the dull skin and itchy coat she had on kibble make me glad that she is not on kibble any more.
Anna knows that this could have happened regardless what she was feeding her crew, when you have more than one dog you will run food agression issues.
*hops off soapbox*

[anna_66]

Pat I didn't know you had two sons :o
Glad I could give you a reminder!
And as for Animal Control, they didn't care a bit about me, or the dogs...all they wanted to do is to make sure they had their tags :rolleyes:
Mark, a chef...whatever:o:p He does very well at getting take out though:D

And yes, Bon has been fed in his crate since the incident and is not allowed out until the girls are done.

[Cinder & Smoke]

Mark, a chef? ...whatever :o :p

He does very well at getting take out though :D

You're *pickin* on him again! :(

Keep it up an he'll quit gettin you Extra Cheeze onna pizza!

We LUV ya, Mark!!
;)

[Kfamr]

Mark, a chef...whatever:o:p He does very well at getting take out though:D



Hey... I remember a REALLY good beef veggie soup Mark made. It was GOOD. I haven't been able to make some that even come close to being as good. ;)

[K9karen]

Aw Anna.. I was hopin' you'd feel better..but soft tissue damage is very painful and you sure have a whopper! Sure wish I lived closer to give you help and hugs..*hugs self, pretends it's you* ;)

Speaking of which..thanks zillions you guys for all the house huntin' hints. Ya never know. I did a survey on "Findyourspot.com" a few times and it changes from Wisconsin to NC to Louisiana. I'm going to wait for my lawsuit to settle before I make any decisions. *Sigh* Sure could use a change in my ole' age. :D

btw..Anna.. I love the colors in your rug.

[crow_noir]

Re: permanent record
*pout* no fair. *sniffle*

Bon, you better be a very good boy for your family from now on otherwise outsiders who don't know your story are going to think you're a big meanie. That would not be a good thing. Trust me on this.

Re: Picture
Awwwwe :) That is so cute!!!

Re: Leg
Yay! Glad you're feeling better!

[ChrisH]

Anna, that looks ... http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CwmmawrJet/Smiles/swoon.gif Sorry to hear still as painful as it looks, but getting better every day I hope. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CwmmawrJet/Smiles/Hugs2.gif

[Pawsitive Thinking]

Yikes... so is this going to go on Bon's permanent record even though you only got into the middle of dog on dog food aggression? (I feel that would be so UNFAIR!)


Did Anna have to report this then???

When Tobey bit me I went to my doctor for a tetanus jab and some antibiotics and apart from his brilliant advice which was "keep away from the sharp end" I heard no more about it

[anna_66]

Did Anna have to report this then???

Ah yes, unfortunately I did. Didn't know that the AC or Health District would be coming though :rolleyes:

Chris, this little guy http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CwmmawrJet/Smiles/swoon.gifhad me LOL!

Phred, luckily Mark has a sense of humor and knows I only pick on him because I love him:D
And yes, your right Kay...he makes a mean veggie soup and a pretty good grilled cheese too!

Call me a big baby, but last night my leg was hurting so bad I would have cried if it would have helped and today it already is hurting a lot.
Maybe I'm pushing my self too hard and shouldn't be working but I feel like I'm being a baby if I don't:o
I'm going to try to get into the Dr early today and see what he thinks about it.
Sorry to be crying on your shoulder:(

[cyber-sibes]

You know, it's ok for you to get a little sympathy break here. ;) OK, I'll repeat myself....louder...ANNA, IT'S OK TO TAKE A BREAK!!! If it hurts so bad you want to cry, maybe your body is telling you to take it a little easier for a couple more days. The world will not come to a screeching halt, nor will people decide that you are a big baby! :rolleyes: It takes time to heal...really! (((((hugs)))))
P.S. - you can cry on our shoulders anytime, girlfriend! ;)

[ChrisH]

Big baby? No way!! When it hurts it hurts, don't hold it back, http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CwmmawrJet/Smiles/crybaby.gif cry away girl, http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CwmmawrJet/Smiles/cry2.gifeven howl if you want to. It helps.

[Pawsitive Thinking]

Stick your face in Big Bon's neck and have a good cry.......

[RobiLee]

Anna,

Just checking in. I could tell by your voice last night that you weren't really feeling too good. I'm glad you are going to try and see the doctor. Hopefully he was able to get you in. Let us know what he has to say.

Love ya!

[gini]

Anna, sounds as though you really do need a break here. Goodness sakes, I would think it would HURT!! I know I would be in tears if it was me.

I hope the Dr. can ease the pain for you - and I wonder if maybe you shouldn't be standing so much?

[shais_mom]

lots of love and prayers for you Girlfriend!

[Ginger's Mom]

Sure hope the doctor was able to give you something that would help control the pain better, and I hope that he/she was able to convince to you Take It Easy for a while. I really hope you are feeling better soon.

[anna_66]

OK, OK, OK...so I'm going to be taking it easy for a while per the Dr.
Geesh, you guys don't let up till you get your way do you :p ;)

Needless to say I was able to get in this morning and everyone couldn't believe the way my leg looked. Luckily he said it didn't seem to be infected (I didn't think it was) and of course there's really not a lot they can do to help me.

What they did do was to loosely wrap the whole upper part of my leg with an Ace bandage and told me to put heat on it now instead of ice. I guess that's supposed to help the blood in the hematoma move up through my body. I didn't know that the blood gels like jelly...no wonder it's still a big knot.

I already take Relafen so they bumped the amount from 1/day to 2 since it's a blood thinner. And of course they told me to rest my leg :o I just thought that the more I moved it the better it would feel, guess not!

The Dr said they wouldn't give anything stronger than the vicodin, just told me to take 2 instead of 1 and to take them every 4-6 hours.
I also got a note for work to be off until July 9th unless I start to feel better.

Well that's my update for the day. Thanks for letting me ramble. Your going to be hearing much more of my rambling now that I won't be working:D

So, when are you girls coming to see me;)

A couple of pictures attached for anyone who cares to see.

[Cinder & Smoke]

OK, OK, OK...so I'm going to be taking it easy for a while per the Dr.
Geesh, you guys don't let up till you get your way do you :p ;)

Poor Mark prolly has a hard tyme deciding WHO has the Harder Head ...

YOU or Bon!

:p

Feel Better SOON!!
:D

[Husky_mom]

gladly our PT prayers work on you to take some rest ;)

sending husky healing vibes along with hugs and woos

[finn's mom]

My gosh, that is terrible looking! The human body is fascinating, to say the least. Wow! I'm glad you're going to be resting up some. You need it, poor leg! ;)

[lv4dogs]

You poor girl, I wish there was something I could do. I am glad to hear that the docs don't think it's too serious of a problem & that they gave you a script to rest, that leg needs it. You're in my thoughts sweetie.

[gini]

Being absolutely an authority on nothing.........I was just worried that your being on the leg so much might do more harm than good.

Dr. knows best - ha - and we got our way didn't we?

I'd drop in if I was closer - but I betcha you will have some "girlfriends" over soon.

Hugs to you Anna and I sure hope you feel better each day.

[RobiLee]

So, when are you girls coming to see me

I can come Saturday!! Do you need me to bring anything?

[pitc9]

Sorry to be crying on your shoulder:(

Oh Anna... please... that's what we're here for!! :D

Glad you're taking the Dr.s advice and taking it easy!!

Healing {{{hugs}}} being sent your way!

[lizbud]

Thanks for the update Anna. I'm glad you now have the "official" word
to give yourself more time & not rush things.Your leg actually looks a little
better in that first picture. Take it easy now ,while you can, & just enjoy
visiting PT a little more often. :)

[PETLUVR67]

Even though I'm new to the posts - I just wanted to take the time to say I hope that you heal quickly and don't feel bad about getting in the middle of the fight, because I have done the same thing and ended up getting bitten (but not by my dog - by a neighbor's dog who was attacking my dog.) We love our pets like children, so just as we wouldn't let two children fight each other without intervening - we also can't just sit back and watch our pets hurt each other. I do think that seperating Bon during mealtime is a good idea however, that way you won't have to worry about him displaying aggression sometime in the future.

[Pam]

Anna I am glad that you will probably be spending more time at PT but very sorry that it had to come about this way. I am glad you are getting some time to rest up. It doesn't look like standing on that leg could be a good thing but of course I am not a doctor (nor do I play one on TV....LOL!) :D

[joycenalex]

i'm glad to hear you're off work longer, you can and will take more meds and you are gonna see friends on saturday. and anna, honey, it really is okay to sit in your yard, with a book, a big glass of iced tea and enjoy 2-3 hours just sitting and enjoying yourself and your dogs. trust me, and try it. hugs joyce

[dukedogsmom]

I, too, am glad you'll be resting more. That still looks mighty painful. Take it easy and relax, ok?
And I made you a little something. I hope you feel better soon!
http://www.boomspeed.com/dukedogsmom/getwelldaisie.gif

[shais_mom]

I can come Saturday!! Do you need me to bring anything?

I think I can to this too -
what do you want me to bring?!

[Cincy'sMom]

As bad as the pictures look, it does seem the brusie is starting to fade. At least a looke a little better to me. And I'm sure it will get better much quicker with a vacation from work!

I'm not sure about Saturday. Kimmy's is having Kia's party too, and I'm nit sure if we were going to try to do that, or what I really need to do is stay home and weed my flower garden, and get mulch. If there wasn't a brick border you wouldn't be able to tell the flower bed from the yard it is so overgrown!

[sandragonfly]

oh my goodness anna!! just stopping by in and couldn't believe what I just saw... ((((hugs))))

hope it heals quicker! and give bonbon a pet for me, he must felt so bad!

just .. wow! only three punctures. :( if I were on my roadtrip onto ohio, I'd definitely had stopped by ..

(((another take care hug!))) godspeed the pain.

[shais_mom]

I can come Saturday!! Do you need me to bring anything?
so are we coming?! ;)
If this weekend doesn't work out - I'm free next weekend and the one after that! ;)
Then we have to plan a trip to Diana's too!

[wolf_Q]

Anna, I haven't been posting much lately but I've been following this thread. I hope you are feeling at least a bit better now, that looks so painful!

[anna_66]

Thanks Amy:)

The days have been good and bad. Better the less I move my leg. And let me tell you this, the dogs don't like it one little bit...especially little Miss Roxey. She misses her bike rides.
I went to let the dogs outside Friday evening and she stayed in the house and did this...
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid225/p3031fdf642905b27a18b198d2b3e2ff5/e8d27137.jpg
She was bound and determined she WAS going for a ride. I feel so bad for them:(

[ramanth]

Awwww... there will be bike rides in your future Roxy.. I promise. :)

[Cinder & Smoke]

The dogs don't like it one little bit...especially little Miss Roxey.
She misses her bike rides.

Isn't MARK an "Approved Relief Pilot / Authorized Bike Driver" ???

:p

[captain]

Oh Anna, I get that look from Captain if I put my sneakers on to go to GYM!!! I should be taking him for ANOTHER walk, he thinks!

I hope your leg heals well. It looks horrible, .......... hmmmmmm, trying to be positive .......... it is a nice shade of purple ..... and isn't that your fav colour?? :D :p

[CathyBogart]

Miss Roxey - you have to let your mama rest up a bit!

[cyber-sibes]

LOL! Roxey, you are just precious! I can see her mind at work..."Look, I can't make it any clearer, mom....it's as plain as the nose on my face!!!................Look into these eyes...deeper...deeper...)

I just want to reach through the screen & hug your beautiful girl! (I've gotten that look a few times too. :rolleyes: ) And ditto what Phred said. :o

[anna_66]

He he, yes Michelle purple is my favorite color...I just don't like to see it on my skin;)

And Mark as a "Approved Relief Pilot / Authorized Bike Driver" nope, he's not approved or authorized:p
Actually he's been busy working at work(guess someone has to pay the bills:o) and then working at home. But I'm not sure if he'd be too willing to ride my cute girlie bike any way:D

Although she hasn't been getting rides or walkies she has been getting plenty of quality time with mom and lots of brushing and loving...she's blowing coat like crazy!

Oh and an update...
The health inspector came today. Actually I met him in the driveway as I was just getting home from the Dr. All he said was that when a dog bites someone they just have to make sure the dog is A-OK, no rabies or anything. If they do, 10 days will be enough for the dog to be sick. Well he could "hear" Bon was fine through the window (barking like crazy) and said that's all he needed was to know the dog was up and doing fine. That was easy enough!

As for my leg it is getting better by the day.
Having the bandage wrapped around it relieves a lot of the pain now where before it was just aggravating.
I went to the Dr this morning to have the stitches removed and can I just say "OUCH!" . Touching that spot feels like a million needles poking me :eek: He did put some tape on the biggest cut to make sure it doesn't pull apart.
The bruising on the top is looking better but that hematoma needs to go away. It's what hurts the worst.
I'll attach a couple pics if you want to see.

[Husky_mom]

Glad to see it healing......... and now you are psycodelic :p .........

Now I can see a wittle lump I ddin´t see before, maybe because you were so swelled..... good to hear everything is gettign around better........

Poor Roxey...... awwwww........ what a face........awww

((hugs)) and virtual wooooos......... hoping to see you in "lighter shades" soon

[ramanth]

It's looking better! I'm glad it's healing. :)

[Logan]

Anna, I'm glad you are healing. I need to go back and catch up a bit, I think. Your leg still looks so painful, and I assume you have not been able to work at all. :( How is Bon? OK, I hope!

[krazyaboutkatz]

Anna, I think that your leg looks a lot better and I'm glad that it's also starting to feel better.:) I hope that you continue to heal quickly and that the hematoma goes away soon. Please take care. (((HUGS)))

[anna_66]

I assume you have not been able to work at all. :( How is Bon? OK, I hope!
I tried to work last Tuesday and hurt so much after it that I got a Dr excuse to be off till the 9th. And Bon, he's doing good...well that is until tonight :rolleyes:

OK now, do I have a black cloud hanging over my head or am I just a little off in the head :confused:
I was feeling very guilty for not taking the dogs out since I've been off work so I took them for a very short (1/2 mile total/dog) bike ride ride this evening.
It was so short that I didn't have to peddle very much (they mostly pulled me) so it wasn't too painful.
Well when it was Bon's turn Mark said he wouldn't take him if he were me, he might wreck me or something. Of course I ignored him and took off. When we were coming back Bon heard what I think was a truck bed closing and totally freaked :eek: He started running and I lost control of the bike and went down and he started pulling me and the bike along the road. Luckily I was close to the grass and didn't hit the pavement much, just a little road burn on my knee. It jarred me and I'm a little sore in my arm and chest but I'm fine.

I feel so bad because I could tell Bon was totally upset when we got home as was Mark because I got hurt again. Of course it was all my fault and I should have known better. Poor judgement on my part:o

I just needed a good cry so thanks for letting me.

I have contacted Nancy to see if there's anything so can do to help me help Bon. Please say a little prayer that she can.

[joycenalex]

aw sweetie....gentle hugs for you, ear skritchies for bon and better days ahead.

[Ginger's Mom]

Oh Anna, I am so sorry to hear that your little bike ride ended so badly. I know you feel guilty concentrating on yourself, but really I think the best thing you can do for Bon right now is to get yourself better. Once Bon has his whole Mom back, he will be a happier, more comfortable boy. Take care of yourself and everything will heal faster. {{{Hugs}}}

[Taz_Zoee]

Oh no!! I am so sorry. :( Please take it easy(er) from now on. Try healing one owwie before getting another.
Give Bon Boy loves for me. :)

[wombat2u2004]

Gee ANNA 66......you've been having a bummer of a time lately. Take it easy mate...... ;)
Wom

[Pam]

I just needed a good cry so thanks for letting me.


Oh Anna, you know you have lots of shoulders here to cry on anytime. I could hardly believe what I was reading. W :eek: W! that must have been scary! I am glad you didn't hurt your bad leg any more than it already is hurt. Now how are you going to explain that brush burn on your knees to the doctor without getting a lecture? :p

[Alysser]

I am sorry, Anna. That does sound really painful, especially with your leg like that. ((hugs)) to both you and Bon.

[crow_noir]

See... hubbies aren't all full of hot air and have a bit of "gut" :p ;) LOL

Sit. Stay. STAY... Good Human. :D

*hugs* Hope you feel better soon.

Hope the talk with Bon goes well!

[ratdogg]

when it rains it pours. I'm sorry about your bike accident. I'm glad you haven't broken any bones yet!! I hope you stay outta trouble so you can recover from the dog bite and bike crash :)

[wolf_Q]

Oh my goodness Anna, OW!! :eek: I'm glad you weren't hurt worse then that. Take it easy and get better! I wish I was closer I'd take all of your dogs bike riding and hiking for ya. ;)

[ramanth]

Oh Anna. I'm sorry you have another owie. *HUGS*

[K9karen]

Aw, Anna...I'm so sorry about your latest Bon episode. *Sigh* at least your pride was hurt more than you were. I HOPE Mark didn't do an "I told you so" :rolleyes: Who wuuda thunk anything would have happened in such a short distance? (oops..I do)

Your leg looks so much better, and very colorful, I might add. It'll hurt for a while, but it will get better. Soft tissue injuries, imo, seem worse than bone injuries. But hang in there, my dear friend, it WILL get better, I promise.

LOVED the expression on Mz Roxy's face! Talk about making you feel guilty...Jeesh!

I'm sure Nancy will be a tremendouse help! She's awesome! I can't wait to read what she says. Hugs to furkids and hoomans alike from your buddies in Glenside

[Cinder & Smoke]

Do I have a black cloud hanging over my head or am I just a little off in the head :confused:


Mark said he wouldn't take him if he were me, he might wreck me ...

I lost control of the bike and went down ...
and he started pulling me and the bike along the road.

Mark ... was totally upset ...

:rolleyes:

"Mark was upset?" GOLLY, can't Imagine WHY!?

You've got a HARD HEAD, that's for sure!

Hope you like the Helmet and TRAINING WHEELS Mark has ordered. :p

Good thing you *BOUNCE* well!

:rolleyes:

[shais_mom]

STAY PUT!
Hire a neighbor kid to bike ride the dogs!
Rest that leg and your sore body now!
Silly girl!
I guess I'm going to have really straighten you out when I see you Saturday! ;)

[captain]

Ok, that is it!!! I am coming over to give you a good "talking" to!!!

Please take it easy!!!

[Tollers-n-Dobes]

Oh no!

I'm sorry you had to endure that, Anna. I'm glad you weren't hurt too much worse though. Try to take it easy, even if it is difficult at times. :)

[krazyaboutkatz]

Anna, I'm so sorry to hear that you've injured yourself again.:( Please rest, stay put, and take it easy.

[Pawsitive Thinking]

What next? A bit of abseiling perhaps???

The Oxford Dictionary: Rest - stop work or movement in order to relax or recover one's strength

Nowhere does it say go charging round on a bike with a very large dog attached to it :rolleyes:

[anna_66]

Oh you guys...you sure know how to bring a big :D to my face don't you?! I wish I could give you all a great big http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/anna66/Smileys/19.gif

I'm glad I have such good friends to talk to even when I do stupid things.
I guess I'm just as hard headed as Bon is!

Well one good thing about being off all this time is that I've had some time to do some videos I've been meaning to do and have never had the time. So stay tuned (for videos not for more drama from me!)

Ten thousand more http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/anna66/Smileys/bighug.gif to you all!

[buttercup132]

Anna! Stay put! Hope you feel better soon.
I hope Nancy can see what's happening with Bon boy.

[finn's mom]

Haha, Anna. You really do have a hard head. That's probably a quality Mark has a love/hate relationship with. ;) I'm sorry Bon got so upset, and I'm sorry you got hurt again. That would have been scary! Can't wait to see the videos. :)

[pitc9]

Oh Anna.... {{{hugs}}}

Glad you weren’t hurt too bad!

Please take it easy... no more bike rides with the pups please!
I'm quite certain they'll understand! :D

[Freedom]

Well, everyone has already said anything I can think of. Sit stay; let one owie heal before getting another one; what part of "REST" don't you understand.

I am glad the bike ride episode wasn't worse.

Please consider taking some time to heal, ok?

[gemini9961]

Anna - for pete's sake woman stay in bed and rest. :p

Glad that this episode did not turn out any worse than what it could have been. Good luck with Nancy, hopefully she can shed some light on the whole ordeal.

Take it easy girl. :)

[WELOVESPUPPIES]

Awww your not stupid, you love your dogs and your trying to give them some exercise despite the pain you are in. Just take it easy, I agree with some others, get someone else to do it for you for awhile. This way you do not feel guilty about them sitting inside staring at you or the bike :) and you can get better!! Speedy recovery prayers coming your way!!

[RobiLee]

Well, you know I'm not going to be all nicey nice! Uhhhh...it was STUPID ;) :p :D

Now will you please start behaving yourself and stay off your feet as much as possible and let your body heal.

If you refuse to do that then I will have to just come up there and sit on you for a while and you know you don't want that. You're so tiny I would squash you like a bug ;).

I'm going to have to let Mark have it also. What was he thinking letting you get on that bike like that? If he did tell you not to do it and you refused to listen than he should have let the air out of the tires. Geesh!!!

:D ;) :p :D ;) :p

{{{{{HUGS}}}}}

[Kfamr]

Robin, your post made me giggle. ;) Tough love!


Anna, Robin is right though, take it easy. The pups will be okay for now, but if you don't take it easy, you'll have to prolong your rest and they won't like that!

[Husky_mom]

do we have some spare halti´s for Anna??....... we might need to crate you honey.........

take it easy, it´s hard, but it the best so you can recuperate faster.........

hugs back to you.......hey Roxey......how about some husky pinning your mom?? ;)

[gini]

Oh how funny! We are going to have to crate Anna.

Well, it seems the only way to get that girl to stay home
and behave and heal!:D

[lizbud]

do we have some spare halti´s for Anna??....... we might need to crate you honey.........




This made me laugh Anna, but It's true. :D Please try not to let those
big sad-eyed dogs get to you anymore. They will be fine & you will too
if you just learn to say no, not right now, to the pups. :)

I am so glad you didn' re-open the deep wounds or break a leg or
worse. Rest dear lady, rest. Videos would be great too. :)

[Randi]

Oh Anna, I'm sorry your bike ride ended like that. :( Now, take it easy and rest up! No more outings with Bon attached to you! ;)

Heal well!

(((hugs)))

[Jadapit]

Anna, I'm so sorry you had the bike wreck. I took Jada out on my bike one time, I was using the springer. We had a horrible wreck. She did what Bon did expect another dog came at us it was awful. I've been scared ever since to take Jada on my bike. :o

You need to take it easy and let yourself heal, try to take it easy and relax. :D

[cyber-sibes]

Oh my, but there are some funny posts here! I'm laughing at those, not you, Anna. I hope you feel better today. Isn't there a 4 or 5" thick book you've been wanting to read or something? How about a nice big dictionary? Added bonus - It'll help hold you down, girl! :D

[Cincy'sMom]

Anna, I would love to lecture you about resting and letting the injurt heal, but I can tell you honestly, I would have donet he same thing! But do as I say, not as I do, and rest up girl!!

[Muddy4paws]

I cant believe it hasnt gone down that much yet, :eek: Still looks mega sore too, TAKE THE TIME OFF WORK!!! lol You wont make anything better if you are working, enjoy the rest!! :D


I hope nothing affects Bon's records, People forget they are dogs! My dogs need to be seperated when there is food involved. Its the safest option.

[Daisy and Delilah]

Awwww. Poor Anna!! You did exactly what alot of us would have done, Anna. Try to take it easy and I sure hope you get better. We all know it's hard to keep a good woman down. :) {{{{{MEGA HUGS}}}}}

[Logan]

Does Mark have you strapped to a chair yet? He should!!!! :p

Good grief, Anna. Please be careful.

Logan

[K9karen]

Oh how funny! We are going to have to crate Anna.

Well, it seems the only way to get that girl to stay home
and behave and heal!:D

ROTFL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:D :D How's your cute widdle girly bike??? :D :D

Have some yummy refrshing cocktails for me when you gals get together! Cheers!