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. 

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Thanks, Gina! You know exactly how I feel.

The owners did give me a check to cover the vet bills. :-)

[Bonnie and Kona]

Karen, I'm just sick to my stomach reading about this. I cannot imagine the terror and fury you were/are going through over poor JD. Praying he has a smooth recovery. How is this even possible.

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Thanks, Bonnie! 

[Doris, Knox & Flash]

Sorry to be so late in responding but I'm just reading this. I'm so sorry that this happened to your sweet boy! I can only imagine how frightened the two of you were! I hope he is feeling better today and is recovering from the trauma. Hugs to both of you!

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Thanks, Doris! 

[Diane and Alma]

Just saw your post and read through it.  How horrible for you and Jackdoodle.  I hope you are both ok.  Jackdoodle's wounds will heal with your tender care.  I hope you both will get past the psychological trama.  You have lots of support here on DK.

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Thanks so much. We are very grateful for the support of all our DK friends.

[Leslie and Halas]

That's scary!  I'm just glad it wasn't any worse.  I feel so bad for you guys.  Poor JD probably felt helpless with his bad back. Is he pretty shaken up, too?  Shouldn't the owners of the other dog pay for the ER vet bill?  You guys just take it easy and try to relax the rest of the day.

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Thanks, Les. The owners did pay the vet bills. :)

We went for a long walk this a.m. (different route) and JD seemed fine, but we also didn't see any other dogs. 

[Leslie and Halas]

I just got caught up on all of the comments.  At least he finally got some rest.  And it's good that he didn't seem freaked out on his walk.  Hopefully, no further damage was done to his back.

[Lynne and Riley]

Karen, I am just reading all of the posts. The horror the 2 of you had to experience makes me sick. Riley Doodle and I send well wishes and hugs, we will keep you in our prayers.

P.S. Riley Doodle wants to send JD extra doodle hugs and kisses!

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Thanks, Lynne!