Giselle got bit

Aw, that last photo of Giselle's beautiful face and gorgeous eyes is wonderful. :)
They say that things usually look worse than they really are...

So here's to more praying that Gissy heals up well and quickly!

I think the way she is acting stressed around Ivy is because she is not feeling well. Giselle knows that she cannot move or react as normal and that is more what she is reacting to than Ivy herself. Dogs don't seem to take these type of things into stride better than we do. Please give that beautiful girl a big kiss on that gorgeous nose for me.

Aw, poor baby! Giselle, your face is still as pretty as ever! I am so sorry she had such a bad wound but at least it was not more serious. Gentle ((((hugs)))) and prayers for Giselle!

OUCH! =( That really does look like it hurts. Poor Gissie... get well soon, sweet girl.

She still looks beautiful, as always, in her pictures. What a trooper!

Aww porr Giselle....sending prayers out for her!

Years ago when we lived in Ft. Lauderdale I worked with the Greyhound rescue groups from the Hialeah race track, we still had Rotties and the poor greys would get nicked and cut so easily with just regular play, I am certain Ivy and her will become excellent pack mates , and I am sure this will not turn to any human aggression. Just seems the greys are a bit more delicate than some of our beefier kids ;)

Thanks everybody :) Giselle is feeling loads better today. She came out of her crate voluntarily and tried to do her little "Hey-you're-home!" dance. Before, I had to drag her out and make her poop/pee.

Also, don't worry. Ivy is staying. I have the final say, and this one incident isn't enough for her to get the boot =P Dr. Goodnow, I feel the same way. Prior to this, Giselle and Ivy were best friends, but thin grey skin and a large angry puppy just don't mix well. That said, we're taking careful precautions now and changing our routine. I just don't want to give Ivy a single smidgen of a chance to attack Gis or Lucky.

OH, I am glad to hear Gis is feeling better. She is such a sweetheart! :D

Poor Giselle, that looks painful. She has such a sweet face and soulful eyes.

I'm not too familiar with the Dog side... :o ... what kind of dog is Ivy? You said she's larger, I was just wondering how much bigger compared to Giselle?

Poor beautiful girl!!! I'm so sorry this happened! This worries me a bit because my recent rescue, Coco, has food and sometimes toy aggression with my little Cavalier, Dottie! So far, she hasn't really bitten and Dottie does scream easily :rolleyes: but I'm watching very closely!!!

I am glad that Giselle is starting to feel better now!

Kim

so glad to hear that giselle is feeling better!

I'm glad to hear that Giselle is feeling better!
Skin tears are so prevalent in the breed, when I had my Shaianne, I kept my fingers crossed a LOT!
big hugs to Giselle.

It's just amazing how much damage dogs can do:o

I'm glad that Ivy is staying and that Gizelle is doing good:)

I'm glad to hear she's feeling better and that Ivy isn't going anywhere.

awwww poor Gizzy :( prayers the she feels all better soon.

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I'm not too familiar with the Dog side... http://www.petoftheday.com/i/our_smilies/redface.gif ... what kind of dog is Ivy? You said she's larger, I was just wondering how much bigger compared to Giselle?

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Ivy is a Dobie mix I believe :)

oh now poor Giselle!!! get well soon sweet girl.. I know all to well about dog fights.. As most of you know Baby and Tikeya have been at eachother for years.. Hopfully u dont run into this problem again.. is Giselle a dominant dog? Seems like Ivy may want to be alpha.. I hope that Giselle is feeling better, Keep a close eye on Ivy and Giselles behaviour towards eachother now, because after the first scrap somtimes they will hold grudges about it..

I dont think you should get rid of Ivy tho.. Just keep a close eye.
What kind of dog is Ivy again? male or female? (sorry I havent been on pettalk for a while since the new baby)

Thanks all.

Nope, Giselle is the most submissive dog you will ever meet in your life. But because she's kind of airheaded and easy to walk over, both Lucky and Ivy take advantage of her.

Ivy is an 11 month old Doberman/Lab. She is...well...a b*tch. She's very dominant and tries her darned hardest to stay #2. Basically, she's a wanna-be alpha and she's in her "adolescent bully" stage. I've also been keeping in touch with my behaviorist and she's confident that this was a one-time freak accident, so hopefully Gis and Ivy will kiss and make up soon :)

Her drain is out so she should be healing nicely in the next couple of days!