Drake wounded in a Dog fight

[DoggiesAreTheBest]

On Friday, Drake got into a big fight with the dog from the house across the street. She is a GSD and she came into our yard and Drake didn't like it.

Well, I managed to break the fight and Drake caem running to me like he was fine. We went inside and I was packing for my trip to NY when I noticed blood on the floor. I quickly examined Drake's body and found two bloddy spots. I tried to clean it but he was resisting. I finally was able to get it to stop bleeding but was unable to see how big or deep it was (fur all over). He wasn't crying or growling when I touched it, so I assumed he was fine.
When I got home last night from my trip, I was petting him when I noticed the ghas in his skin. It was on his leg and it was the wound from the fight. It was about 1.25 inc long, but I could see the tendons in his leg. I freaked out. Andrew hadn't noticed anything wrong with him walking so couldn't tell he was hurt. Anyhow. I am freaked out. The other two wounds I found on him where about the same size. He keeps licking them and so they haven't had a chance to start healing. I am worried it will get infected. We have an appointment with the vet today at 4. Bazzare thing is he doesn't yelp or cry when we touch it. So I do not thin k he is in pain.
Am I over reacting and should just let it heal on its own?

[jackiesdaisy1935]

Souraya, Poor Drake, he is very brave, but I think it would be good to take him to the Vet, they can give you medication to make sure it doesn't get infected. I would give the people across the street the bill considering they let their dog come into your yard. I'm sure he will be O.K., please give him a big hug and kiss from Daisy, Perry and me. Please let us know what the Vet says.
Jackie

[ October 29, 2001: Message edited by: Jackie ]

[purrley]

I don't know a lot about dog bites from other dogs, but I do know that cat bites from other cats almost always abcess. I feel it would be a good idea to put your Drake on antibiotics just to be on the safe side. Hope he heals really fast!!!

[RachelJ]

Can't offer any advice either, but having the vet check it out would certainly be my strategy. I did want to say that I am so sorry that Drake was injured and am glad that you weren hurt in the process of breaking them up.

[Dixieland Dancer]

Souraya, I agree with Jackie! Take him to the vet and give the bill to the neighbor. If this dog came into your yard then it is their problem.

On the other note though, I am sad to hear Drake got hurt in the fight. And how brave you were to get inbetween the two fighting dogs to break it up! I am glad you didn't get hurt! If you don't feel comfortable giving the neighbors the bill, then atleast let them know that the next time you will press charges.

Let us know what the vet says!

[wolflady]

Poor Drake, what a brave boy!! I definitely agree to take the bill to the neighbor, after all, his dog was on your property. For the wound, see if you can put any kind of gauze wrap on it with some antibiotics. My sister's dog Bear got into a nasty fight with a raccoon they think it was and he received a pretty bad gash to his leg, where his tendons were exposed. The vet told them to keep it clean and to keep gauze bandages on it until it healed. I think they had to change the bandages several times a day and to keep the dog calm. I hope he's ok!! Keep us posted!

[AdoreMyDogs]

I am so sorry that Drake got in a fight. That must have been horribly scary it's good that you are taking him to the vet, because some dogs are in terrible pain but they are very stoic. When Graham dislocated his wrist, although he was holding up his leg, he came wiggling up to me and he was not whining or crying or licking his leg or anything. At first I thought he just sprained his leg, but when I felt his bad leg to see if I felt anything "unusual" a bone popped and he didn't even flinch, try to pull his leg away, or make a peep. He appeared as if he was in no pain whatsoever. Dogs like Graham and Drake are so stoic that it's hard to tell they are in pain...but I am sure Drake is feeling it, just as I know Graham is feeling it.

Good luck. I hope it is not too severe. You must have flipped when you saw his wound, I know I would have had a hard time keeping my cool. I hope that other dog stayes away from your yard from this point on, too. Dog fights are horrifying.

[DoggiesAreTheBest]

Thanks for all your support, guys! I am going to go home in a few minutes and then we will get ready to go to the vet. Drake doesn't like the vet's office, so he has to be muzzled. But he is a sweet boy and doesn't bear a grundge when we take it off.

I plan on going to the neighbor with the bill. I am so upset that my baby is hurt. I got a few scratched on my arms while breaking the fight, but nothing serious. It has already scabbed over. I was concerned about them tearing eachother to pieces, so I stopped it.

I don't blame this on the neighbor's dog, I blame it on the neighbor. The GSD didn't know any better than come into the yard, but the owner let her off when he didn't have a fenced in yard. We have an electric fence and Drake doesn' dare leave the yard but gets really P.O. if someone enters his territory. I would be the same way.

I will update you when I get back from the vet.

[purrley]

Hope you don't have any trouble with your neighbor when you give him the vet bill. Some people don't take to their responsibilities all that well. Be safe!!

I for one do not think you are overreacting at all!! Just last week I freaked out after Lexi and Sasha got into it again. I rushed Sasha to the emergency vet and by the time the doctor saw her she was fine.... it just seemed worse than it was.

The week before that Lexi was at the vet for a tooth gash in her head....

Drake's injuries sound a lot worse so it's a good thing he is going to the vet! I am so sorry this happened to him. I know first hand how heart-wrenching it is to see your babies hurt... and when they don't ACT hurt. Both of mine seemed perfectly fine when they were injured. They are more resiliant than us "parents" I guess. Good luck with Drake and I hope he gets all better really soon!

It seems like this must be a bad month for injuries - We have a list going!

Graham
Drake
Lexi
Sasha

Who am I missing?

[ October 29, 2001: Message edited by: doggiemom ]

[tatsxxx11]

Poor Drake!! I'm glad neither you nor Drake was more seriously injured. Trying to brake up a dog fight can be so scary, and dangerous! That's the fear I've always had with electric fences...the uninvited guest! Hoping you return with encouraging news. Hugs and get well kisses to Drake!

[Rottie]

Yuck. Sounds icky. Poor Drake!!! I hope he gets better soon!

[Sudilar]

Glad you're going to the vet. I hope all turns out ok. Poor Drake!! Keep us posted!

[Daisy's Mom]

Oh when I saw the name of this post, I felt so sick! I hope that Drake is okay. I definitely think going to the vet is the right thing to do. Keep us posted! I'm glad you're both okay.

[K9karen]

Yikes! How horrible! Drake was just defending his territory. Shame on the neighbors for not supervising their dog! Did they apologize? Offer to pay???
I hope Drake's vet visit wasn't too traumatic for him (join the club). What did the vet say? How's Drake??? Their pain tolerance is amazing! I'm glad you found the injury and am taking care of it!
Please let us know how Drake is doing ASAP! Kisses for him.