Good luck. Increase her fluid intake (add water to her food and treats) and a scoop of canned pumpkin once or twice a day until normal stool. Sounds like neck or back injury and you should have the lump checked out. There is no real home remedy that will fix a broken leg and open wound. As soon as he is feeling better and the wounds are healed I see no reason he can not return to his Delta duties. Also is such an attack decreasing my chihuahus lifespan? I cant believe so many people don’t just take their dogs to the vet after an injury instead of asking for advice here. Whoa! tea cup weighed 3-4 lbs and the lab pit 65 lbs. You have to feel how that goes. We’ve decided to keep the strap on her for two weeks before we try to let her off it again. My son who is 12 is also bff with the brother. She told us to bring Princess to her and we would figure it out. DOg behavior is not easy and you need to keep them separated until you feel 100% confident that you can prevent this in the future. My puppy had 4 wounds and unfortunately spinal and internal damage and had no chance of survival. He was bitten by some big dog. NORMALLY, shock can be caused by the extreme cold or heat, traumas, bites, diseases, but they CAN have various other causes. Lets work towards that goal. There might be a low cost spay and neuter clinic around or you can apply for CARECREDIT (look it up online) for instant credit. Not sure, you need to call the department of agriculture in your country. Sincerely , The puncture is in her nose, but not through to her mouth. What part of NO do People not understand? Great news! I imagine she is in a lot of pain and needs a vet visit to help her. I think it was instant kill. A few months back, both of our dogs had been attacked by a pitbull. She might get better but it is not worth the risk of having her attack another dog or get attacked. It is a human choice only understood by humans. However, I just noticed a puncture wound in the outer corner of Rosie’s eye. I would be concerned about and areas of pain remaining and returning to work, so please do not rush the process. I gave her a pain pill that we still had from her spay surgery and planned to take her to the vet in the morning. PLEASE HELP my chihuahua mix was bit above the eye today by a pitbull and he will not let me touch him or wipe away the blood. There is proper nerve function, voluntary movement, and a pulse in the leg. Putting him down isn’t something I want to do, although many around me think I should. A few days ago, I took him to play with my brother’s girlfriend’s 2 year old golden retriever, I naturally thought golden retrievers were nice. Unfortunately I do not have any Magic bullets for this. Thank you, I’ll try those. They hadn’t even smelt butts yet. Today, Monday, he got a poodle who got too close to him in his mouth and wouldn’t let go. What should I do regarding my dogs? My husband was able to intervene immediately and hold our dog’s nose, making it drop the little dog. I apologize for asking questions you may not be able to answer considering every situation & dog is different but anything you know & share I would appreciate! He last 3 days the just change bandages. Good luck! It was a hot afternoon but I had the ac on in the car. I would strongly advise they seek veterinary care (obviously) but it sounds like that might not happen. I seriously consider to give our big dog to Human Society. I would take him to a neurologist because this type of trauma might never heal, or it might take months. This is a big deal, like $4-6000 and is not 100%. -Anita. So worried about her, especially since I feel like it was my fault for leaving her harness on when they went out together even though I wasn’t planning on them playing. She has a puncture wound on her head by her ears but shes acting fine. No more off the leash parks for your dog. I really can not say without having seen her, but it sounds like she was VERY injured and maybe a trip to the city might not have even saved her. Dr. Stewart quick question please: Question to everyone. We knew about the heart murmur, but she said it wasn’t that bad about a year ago. My dog was attacked 2 days ago by another neighborhood dog. When Princesses bit into Marlee her teeth got in and separated her skin from her neck on the back. Either way, 24 hrs later I had someone find her severly bitten in the abdomen (several bites), throat, and some other punctures on the legs, nozzle, ears. Would you wait if this happened to you or your child and the person could barely walk, was super painful and vomits without eating? He had a dislocated elbow and several neck wounds and had 2 drains put in his neck. They don’t really play together, they compete for the shih poo’s attention. Thats brutal.. my dogs all know safe zone.. my crested will not come to it. Marlee didn’t have parvo but did have everything else. Everyone is safe sound and dog rules have been fully insured to others in my home because I know the larger dogs instincts. She’s been eating some more and will drink water, but she still keeps hacking. Good luck! If it is bleeding and not getting better, then yes, if it looks like it is just a cut then you cna wait. when i gave it to my chihuahua, i guess my frenchie thought it was hers, so she attacked my chihuahua. I just don’t know how I will ever trust the big one again, my heart is broken because she is my baby and the sweetest most submissive dog in the world. Fluid intake will not effect the fluid in his skin. How do I best handle his fear of me and my son who I can only assume he believes we were part of the attack But if you then have an animal that is hurt or sick and cant afford to treat it, is that better? I think the vet should be able to tell easily enough. WOW! The owner brought her dog to a notorious exteremely over-priced facility. Do you have an idea based on my description of is just swollen or if it may be something worse? how to make them get along… i got an even smaller dog in the back(around same age probably i found the littler one) with the rottweiler but they always play and get along sleep together idk why he cant get along with the other one that stays inside…..(the smaller dog was here about 2 weeks before i brought the rottweiler. We named her Ghost (she is all black but for the paws) and started obedience training. What risk is there for the dogs who were attacked from the pit bull’s bites and/saliva? I really cant answer with any authority. Little Dog, Big Personality. Well he has a long road to recovery and four to six weeks or confinement and care at home however he is EXTREMELY traumatized and showing fear aggression. (I don’t know if its relevant but yesterday the skin in this area felt hard) Closer inspection of the lump showed blood like fluid oozing from it. Veterinarian's Assistant: I'm sorry to hear that. Thank you! but he looks twice is size. Sorry, I hope it works out for the best. Most of the dogs in this class are around the same age of our puppy. I have feared for my dogs lives when they fight and the shih poo would be dead. Thank you. I can not answer all of those questions without seeing the dog, but your new vet has him on very good antibiotics and a good routine. Drains are very painful and a dog that doesn’t eat and sits in the cage is in true pain. So what you are describing sounds like subcutaneous air or (subcutaneous emphysema) which could be a normal pocket of air from the attack open to the outside world or MUCH WORSE a puncture to his chest, trachea or other airway. Turns out the Rottweiler severely bit her, breaking the muscle on the right side of her spine in half and bruising her stomach. He mentioned that it would be “no quality of life” several times . Regardless I couldn’t re-home him knowing what he can do. 3. Should I take her to the vet? how long should we wait to take him to the vet to check the swelling. A few months ago, about a year after the shih tzu was brought into the house, our 11 year old dog attacked the smaller one 3 different times and then for 3-4 months nothing. She was wearing her harness and leash and the only thing I could think to do is pull her and she went spinning with the huge dog going after, which he did, she was like a rag doll being attacked! My German Shepherd mix dog attacked my chihuahua, and now he isn’t moving or eating or drinking. Why the last year they seemed to get along with each other, 3 would go on car rides together, walks, playtime in open field and dog parks. The Vet ER says from the trauma of the attack the dogs system sends out so much adrenaline that a form of bacteria sets in the stomach then the intestine becomes inflamed. My staffy had puncture wounds to the neck and had quite a lot of blood on her throats from the wounds. Hi Wendy Dogs that are not familiar with each other can become very protective over their things, which could explain why your staffie attacked your son’s staffie. Tramadol at 50mg is also slightly over the highest dose level I am comfortable with and might not be sufficient for severe pain. The vet says they could’ve teamed up on her. With all of that, this little 7lb. Otherwise if they found nothing wrong I need to assume they did a thorough exam. In February of this year we got our final dog- the PB male, he’s as dumb as a rock and very vocal, howls- it’s funny. Literally I saw one puncture wound but she is black. He just wants to play but he tramples and I’m scared to leave him alone. SOrry I can t be better help. I told the trainer about the incident but especially after reading these accounts I don’t want to go back. The key is trying to figure out just before it happens. There are no puncture marks. Our two dogs got into a fight and now the little dogs cant move her legs or wont drink or eat will see be ok. You need antibiotics. Either way, you should know of a pet healthcare scenario we call BDLD (big-dog-little-dog). Now 4ish days later the wound has turned black. The sweetest dog on earth. A couple of hours after I gave her an aspirin, I went to clean her wound again, but this time I took a close look at it. We are knowledgable but have decided to consult with a professional dog trainer. Any advice is very appreciated. my little Ottis. An Update From Our Firm Regarding COVID-19 A Dog Attacked Your Dog. Nothing you can do baring breaking up the fight or using water or vinegar in a spray bottle…… very hard. Thank you so very much for your help and I will keep you posted on my dogs recovery. More German Shephards than even pitbulls? Only the lab has gotten aggressive but the collie just starting fighting with him because he finally was provoked by the lab. We have been back and fourth getting sub/ IV packs on her several times. She was bitten by a bigger dog when she ran outside. My big dog attacked and killed my smaller dog when she thought the smaller dog was hurting my daughter. I had her at the vet on Saturday, the vet moved her left paw back and her head went down on the table in an attempt to balance herself. Is it too late to take the mini schnauzer to the vet? Puppies are remarkably resilient and can survive many things. When dogs get into a fight, it is very often a big dog attacking a smaller dog. Has a vet seen him??? What should we - Answered by a verified Dog Veterinarian We use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. I recently walked out my front door and heard him growling through the door, I then heard my poodle. I made a wrong judgement call, and my advice to all pet owners is to always think of the best but prepare (and check, and act) for the worst. Keep it clean and watch for infection is the summary. Be careful in the future! The day my dog was attacked by another dog was the same as any other day. My psychic powers say….. if you are concerned then you should go to the vet. I guess I’m just needing answers that I’ll probably never get. Which she was attacked close to her back part of her body. Especially for joggers and runners, there is a danger of being completely blindsided, so that a dog attack is happening before you can even have a chance to try to avoid it. I tried the latter despite the fact that the visible injury was a lung now exposed through the chest wall. If someone hurts him, he might be more likely to bite or growl and this would be bad. She’s only two and I worry for her. Good luck! My neighbor thought she’d put some hydrogen peroxide on it and that would be that. She seems afraid , when these two dogs have always gotten along really well. Unfortunately people with views like yourself are the reason Humanity is in so much trouble What a horrid remark. I would certainly go back to the vet because it doesn’t sound right. My german shepherd is 3 year old and very excitable, loves to play … he recently ran out of garden when a passing smaller dog and then lifted him off the ground with his mouth , releasing and running back in to garden, when i got to him. Still no bloating and temp seems regular just very depressed what can I do to help him ? Even then I can in NOW WAY guarantee that the Rhodi will not bite the smaller dog at some random moment, over food, environment or …… There are certainly good animal behavior specialists and training groups you can take her to and slow monitored introductions are always helpful, but you personally might never feel 100% comfortable. Other times the damage to brain is permanent due to oxygen deficiency or other trauma. My dog got bit today by a huge dog on the rib will he die???? There is still a risk for damage and certainly soreness. She said it would be cruel to wake him up when he was going to be in so much pain. We could but both dogs in their crates with an anxiety pill and after 30 min. Ha! Is there any antibiotic which can help the tears heal/knit please? Finally, the dog withdrew. Try adding lots of water to the food and going for longer walks to work the system. Startled..,my dog ran over and grabbed the dog and shook it until I told her. Not moving just vomiting?? Morality is a mentality outside of animal instinct. Was there hope for him? I just want to KNOW. She was 3 months old and absolutly gorgeous. I appreciate you taking the time to try and give me an answer. A lot of people told me to put her down but i just couldnt do something like that i saw my dog and she looked happy she was they same playful dog she was before the accident but now i think to myself i should of done it i shouldve put her down . Puppy school? So sorry. Go to your regular vet and really examine his nose and mouth. This time its jaws were locked onto its neck. Im very sorry for your loss. I do not think trying to figure out a cause of death is helpful, but rather try to find a solution for the aggressive dogs. they managed to help her stop bleeding but they said both her bones in her jaw were broke and she need surgery but she couldn't get it till next week cuz it was a holiday week. Sorry, but good question! Good luck. Our lab attacked our papillon. 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