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popo_licious) wrote2007-08-15 03:49 pm
popo_licious) wrote2007-08-15 03:49 pm
Close Call
Whew... Abbey had a close call today-- we have some guys here taking down trees in the backyard who stupidly brought along two Bull Mastiffs for the job and one of them took a bite out of my poor old dog! D: They gave her a deep puncture wound under her right ear that stretches about 3/4 of an inch and a small puncture on her upper neck.
We rushed her to the nearest vet, who turned away our bleeding baby because "they were all full" and sent us to the emergency clinic in Portland-- 20 minutes away! Anyways, the vet there advised us against stiches because she's so old and would need to be sedated, so for now she's on some pills. The poor thing... She was scared to get out of the car when we brought her home because she could see the dogs at the end of the driveway. She was trembling all over and hugging close to Dad. Even though the two dogs were ((literally)) chained up, the man who owns them is graciously excepting to pay the medical bills. I still feel bad... She's 10 1/2 and this is the first time she's been bitten.
Just needed to get the event in writing--
Popo
PS: Abby
We rushed her to the nearest vet, who turned away our bleeding baby because "they were all full" and sent us to the emergency clinic in Portland-- 20 minutes away! Anyways, the vet there advised us against stiches because she's so old and would need to be sedated, so for now she's on some pills. The poor thing... She was scared to get out of the car when we brought her home because she could see the dogs at the end of the driveway. She was trembling all over and hugging close to Dad. Even though the two dogs were ((literally)) chained up, the man who owns them is graciously excepting to pay the medical bills. I still feel bad... She's 10 1/2 and this is the first time she's been bitten.
Just needed to get the event in writing--
Popo
PS: Abby
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True story! :) I found out after 4th of July fireworks (& many unsuccessful attempts to get my dog to relax) that it's effective to explain things in a no-nonsense way (like "It's just fireworks. No big deal") and that using too much of a babytalk/whiny tone can lead dogs to think you're whining because there's something worth being scared about.
I'm sure you'll cheer her up! :)
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*hugs* and a cuddle to Abbey.
The icon to you!
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Dog spit on me!
Ever try to explain that to two cats?
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...I think. XD
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"Excuse me? Where the hell have YOU been?"
As if my mere petting of another kitty was somehow infidelity.
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She's so cute! ^^
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