Jackdoodle Was Attacked & Bitten by Another Dog This Morning

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

I am so shook up I can barely type. We were out on our a.m. walk when suddenly this dog got out of his yard and attacked JD. I had to drop his leash, he was trapped. JD put up a fight but he's handicapped by his ruptured disc, and he fell. The other dog was over him down on the ground, I was screaming and trying to kick the other dog, I don't even know exactly what happened, my brain just shut down and it's a blur, it all happened so fast, but the dog was off of him by the time the owners came out. I was mostly worried about JD's back and didn't even know he was bitten until we got home. He has a puncture wound with a tear under his eye (thank God he missed the eye itself) and a big scrape across the top of his head. We're just back from the ER. They cleaned it and gave me pain meds and antibiotics...just what he needs with his IBD. I may not give him the pain meds, but I have to give him the amoxicillin, which is certain to upset his stomach. And I have to apply warm compresses to the wound under his eye several times a day for a few days so it doesn't scab up too fast. I am so upset I'm shaking. That dog got out of that yard so fast and so easily, they may as well not even have had a fence. 

Going to pick up his amoxicillin now. Poor JD. 

[Lynda Kamrath]

That is so tragic.  I would definitely take the bill over to the owners and tell them about JD.  Doodles very seldom will start anything and my largest doodle would just lie down if any other dog became aggressive with him.  You might even consider walking with mace spray in case this happens again.  It is pretty sad that you have to carry mace with you so your dog is safe on a walk.  Hugs and kisses to JD.

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Thanks, Lynda. 

[Amy M. and Molly]

Oh, poor JD!!! Sending our best to both of you!

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Thank you, Amy. 

[Sue, Murphy and Bella ()*o*()]

How's he been this evening and did he need the pain meds? Might help him have a more restful night.

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Thanks, Sue. I gave him the smaller dose (75 mg) this afternoon, and it doesn't seem to have done much. I can't tell if he's in pain, but he's still restless. I'm thinking I'll give him the bigger dose (100 mg) before we go to bed, and maybe that will help him relax. 

[Sue, Murphy and Bella ()*o*()]

You know him best and will know what to do. Hope you have a good night

[Camilla and Darwin]

Oh no, how terrible! I hope that you give the owners a piece of your mind. I am thinking of you and JD, and glad it wasn't his eye. 

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Thanks, Camilla. 

[PJ and Zach]

Oh poor poor Jackdoodle!!  I am so sorry.  Thank goodness his eye wasn't injured!  The other dog's owners should definitely pay for the vet bill!!!

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Thanks, PJ. 

[Dee & Chloe]

Karen, I just saw this when I was eating dinner. I am so very sorry that you and JD had to go through this. I totally understand how traumatic it is for both of you. When Chloe was attacked at the dog park, I too  went into shock and didn't realize how hurt she was until I got home. Chloe went belly up and I felt so helpless during the attack, even though I was hitting the other dog with a tennis raquet. It took  me a while to calm down and I spent many hours just being next to her and keeping her calm which also helped me. I am sorry that in addition to this, JD has so many other issues to deal with. I hope that the meds don't interfere with his already compromised system, and I hope that you both heal quickly.