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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.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lori Jordan
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Originally Posted by .sarah
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Me too, and the fight would have roared on!Quote:
Originally Posted by Muddy4paws
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.
I'm so sorry Anna. That looks so painful. :( It must have been so upsetting. I hope you heal quickly. {hugs}
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.
Anna, http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...iles/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.
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.
I am so sorry that this happened to you, Anna. :(
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.
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:
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.