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. 

[Lori, Daphne, Lucy & Pippa]

Oh, poor JD!!! I'm so sorry this happened to him. What did the owners have to say? I hope they have at least offered to pay his medical bills! Sending big hugs and prayers to Jd and to you!

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Thanks, Lori. I hope so, too. With his vet bills so high from the usual stuff, I really didn't need another $170 today. 

[Kyoko]

I would politely take the ER bill to the owner..... That's a lot of added expense.

[Kyoko]

OMG!! That is horrible!!! Thank God, JD is kind of OK.... and you did not get attacked!!     >:-( !!!

It is bad that dog can actually bite and puncture other's skin... That means that he/she has no inhabitation!!! ( I know that dogs may fight and bite, but do not actually "bite", right?)

Was the owner apologetic? Not that it really matters since it is clear that he/she is not responsible for having a gate / fence that is not doing its job!! They better wish that they have decent homeowner's insurance that will cover all of JD's medical expense!!

I hope you and JD recover quickly from this horrible trauma!! Prayers~

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Thanks, Kyoko.

There have been several occasions where a dog got out of a yard and ran at us, and there was all the usual scary posturing, teeth baring and snarling on both sides, but never an actual bite. 

[Joanne ~ Spud*]

OH NO!   I am so sorry.  Karen, we used a Dreft soak.  I swear by that now. My mother, also had to use a Dreft soak ( dabbing the incision with a wash cloth~ rinse with water, wash cloth)

I am very sorry.  We seem to get attacked on a regular basis now.  I'm completely sick of it.

What did the owners say?  I hope they are offering some financial support

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Thanks Joanne. I'm waiting to see if the owners offer to do anything. 

[Nina, Phil, Harlow & Lacey]

Poor JD!  I am so sorry you and he had this happen.  Sending lots of paws-ative energy your way.

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Thanks Nina!

[Charlotte and Bo]

OH NO!!  I sure hope Handsome Jack makes a full recovery without any trouble with his stomach or back.  I hate it when people with aggressive dogs don't keep them under control and safely on their own property.  Heal up fast Jackdoodle!

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Thanks, Charlotte.

[Heather]

That is AWEFUL Karen!!!! Poor JD, I hope he recovers quickly....That is SO Scary and unsettling!!! Had it happen to me with Ellie once, and Thank God my yelling scared the dog off. The owner acted surprised when I approached her about the situation, even though it was the third time the dog did not have his electric collar on and charged us. I will NEVER understand irresponsible Dog owners. Makes me Crazy to think that you can't just enjoy a walk with your dog without eyes in the back of your Head!!!! HUGS~