Ugh, dog bites suck

Well, I know first hand what it's like to be bitten by a dog. I got mauled by a rottweiler a year ago at a party. Have nice scars on my thigh to prove it.

My poor cocker spaniel cody, got into a fight with my moms boyfriends dog friday night. I came over, last night and realized he was whining, shaking and acting incredible weird. That's when I noticed the giant wound under his belly. My mom, apparently hadn't even CHECKED the dog for injury after the fight. She said she was "to busy". He had bled, licked at the wound all night and been in pain.

10 stitches, a drainage tube, cone on his head & $350 later this is the end result. I AM SO PISSED OFF! My moms boyfriend got mad at us for taking him to the vet, he doesn't believe in doing that. He says if the dog was that injured, they'd be shot like old times. Here's a nice little picture.

He has to have this gell injected into his wound 3x a day, pain meds 2x a day, this powder 1x a day and a warm compress on the swollen pocket of fluid 3x a day until it drains.

In the pic, on the left you'll see a bulge next to the stitches, thats the pocket of fluid thats the size of a small orange. The stitches go all the way under his belly as well.

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Wow! That is just awful! I am so sorry that your poor little pooch had to go through all of that. I can't believe your mom's boyfriend acted like that either. I apologize for what I am about to say but he is a real jerk!

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Originally Posted by shescountry89

Well, I know first hand what it's like to be bitten by a dog. I got mauled by a rottweiler a year ago at a party. Have nice scars on my thigh to prove it.

My poor cocker spaniel cody, got into a fight with my moms boyfriends dog friday night. I came over, last night and realized he was whining, shaking and acting incredible weird. That's when I noticed the giant wound under his belly. My mom, apparently hadn't even CHECKED the dog for injury after the fight. She said she was "to busy". He had bled, licked at the wound all night and been in pain.

10 stitches, a drainage tube, cone on his head & $350 later this is the end result. I AM SO PISSED OFF! My moms boyfriend got mad at us for taking him to the vet, he doesn't believe in doing that. He says if the dog was that injured, they'd be shot like old times. Here's a nice little picture.

He has to have this gell injected into his wound 3x a day, pain meds 2x a day, this powder 1x a day and a warm compress on the swollen pocket of fluid 3x a day until it drains.

In the pic, on the left you'll see a bulge next to the stitches, thats the pocket of fluid thats the size of a small orange. The stitches go all the way under his belly as well.

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http://i51.tinypic.com/oh16t.jpg

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Did you piss somebody off who might of hexed you?:O
you seem to have nothing but bad luck.:(
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Originally Posted by python1024

Wow! That is just awful! I am so sorry that your poor little pooch had to go through all of that. I can't believe your mom's boyfriend acted like that either. I apologize for what I am about to say but he is a real jerk!

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Yeah, he is a pretty big jerk. But I am more infuriated by the fact that my mom didn't bother to check the dog for injury when it HAD TO OF BEEN clear that he was licking himself all night, and acting strange. How can you NOT see a wound that large on a tan dog?? She told me if I hadn't checked him, she wouldn't have noticed it last night either. By then, the infection would have been so bad it could have killed him since how deep it is into his abdomen. I am just so disapointed, I feel like I can't trust my mom with my animals after giving away my snakes, and now leaving my sisters dog to suffer all night like that. She just doesn't care anymore, i've had it.

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Did you piss somebody off who might of hexed you?
you seem to have nothing but bad luck.

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Honestly, sometimes I feel like someone has. I want to move across the country. I think this place gives me bad luck.

Your Mom's boyfriend is absolutely responsible for that. It should be reported and he should pay.

Sounds like Mom is the worst person to leave animals with. Hopefully you can find someone else to watch your pup?

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Originally Posted by Stacykins

Your Mom's boyfriend is absolutely responsible for that. It should be reported and he should pay.

Sounds like Mom is the worst person to leave animals with. Hopefully you can find someone else to watch your pup?

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Oh I know he's responsible, he got all pissed and hung up on my mom when she called him to say that his dog DID in fact injury him. He won't pay, I know that and I know my mom won't get any b**ls to stand up to him. I don't have anyone else to watch the dogs, my new snakes coming will be in my old room with a new lock on the door. I told her if she EVER touches my snakes agian I will not talk to her for a long, long time.

Man that sucks. Sorry to hear That. All I can say that if it was my dog. I would take your moms bfs advice and buy a bullet. Only difference is the gun would be pointed at his dog. Please keep us posted on his progress

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Originally Posted by BoaFreak

Man that sucks. Sorry to hear That. All I can say that if it was my dog. I would take your moms bfs advice and buy a bullet. Only difference is the gun would be pointed at his dog. Please keep us posted on his progress

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Oh yeah, we've got the firepower here trust me. But I don't have the heart to shoot an animal, I believe in humainly euthanizing them. My mom is working a double today, so I have to stay here and give him his meds at the times he needs it since she won't be here. He's tried to bite me 5 times already, the wound has to be cleaned though. I'd bite me too if someone was poking at my owie :(

Do you have any responsible neighborhood teens who could watch your dog? Is it just during the afternoon? I was always the go-to person for when people needed their dogs let out or walked after school, for the people who worked late. Doesn't help if you need them watched all day or in the morning, but it could work.

My only experience with a dog bite is one I received when protecting a neighbor's dog from a vicious wandering dog once. I would have rather gotten bitten than have to explain that their dachshund was mauled by a marauding golden retriever.

Best advice I can give is...actually do move. Some relatives can be so much easier to deal with when you speak with them on them on the phone or meet them a couple times a year for holidays, rather than being subjected to them constantly.

It really sounds like this situation is causing you stress, loss of money, and generally keeping you fairly unhappy. Your shoes are not nailed to the soil you were born on...you can actually live anywhere you like, you don't have to stay in the place that's most familiar now. If you're over 18, it's time to flee the nest. It really puts everything into perspective.

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Do you have any responsible neighborhood teens who could watch your dog? Is it just during the afternoon? I was always the go-to person for when people needed their dogs let out or walked after school, for the people who worked late. Doesn't help if you need them watched all day or in the morning, but it could work.

My only experience with a dog bite is one I received when protecting a neighbor's dog from a vicious wandering dog once. I would have rather gotten bitten than have to explain that their dachshund was mauled by a marauding golden retriever.

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No, there really isn't anyone I trust other than my family to watch my animals. I don't have that many friends either. I am usually the go-to person as well, but I can't be here 24/7 since I am living with my sister now 35-40 min away.

I would have done the same thing you did, but let me tell you. Getting bitten hurts like you wouldn't believe. The rott got me on my upper thigh and boy was I limping for a couple weeks. It was so gross. I never wear shorts now because I have the scars.

Oh yea they hurt like a mofo! My scars are on my hand, but have since faded, thankfully. Hopefully yours do in time too.

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Originally Posted by WingedWolfPsion

Best advice I can give is...actually do move. Some relatives can be so much easier to deal with when you speak with them on them on the phone or meet them a couple times a year for holidays, rather than being subjected to them constantly.

It really sounds like this situation is causing you stress, loss of money, and generally keeping you fairly unhappy. Your shoes are not nailed to the soil you were born on...you can actually live anywhere you like, you don't have to stay in the place that's most familiar now. If you're over 18, it's time to flee the nest. It really puts everything into perspective.

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I have fled the nest, I moved out into my own apartment a couple months ago but due to me becoming ill and being in the hospital for a few weeks and some other recent activitys I had to move in with my sister. I know I can go wherever I want to, but I can't just not come here knowing my mom isn't taking proper care of my animals? I can't take them to my sisters because her kids are allergic to dogs.

I've been unhappy for quite sometime, i'm actually better than I was. Now that i'm on medication and cut a lot of people out of my life.

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Oh yea they hurt like a mofo! My scars are on my hand, but have since faded, thankfully. Hopefully yours do in time too.

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Ha, it sure does. Its been over a year and the scar is still there and visible.

Sounds like a bad situation all around. If your mom got rid of your snakes once, I wouldn't personally feel comfortable buying more and putting them back into the same home they were in before for fear of them meeting the same fate. As for the dogs, it seems like your mom's boyfriend cares about himself and his dog and doesn't care what if anything happens to your animals or your sister's. Also, with a wound like that, I'm sorry, but your mom saying that she didn't "notice" the dog was bleeding was BS unless she went out of her way to NOT see it...

My opinion would be to find someone, anyone, who can take care of that poor dog and find him/her a new home, even if temporarily. If left in the same environment with the same uncaring individuals, there's no doubt in my mind that the dog will be neglected, the wound won't be cared for and may become infected and make the dog sick. If you truly love and care for the dog, get him/her out of the situation just like you got yourself out, by any means necessary...

Oh, and as for dog bite scars, they suck, but I wear mine without shame... Mine are on my head, so they're a bit harder to cover... German Shepherd got me when I was 3 years old and now 29 years later, the physical scars have never faded...

I was sent to the hospital with bites to the face from our family dog when I was younger. Since then, I have disliked dogs. The same people that tell me that I have an irrational fear tell me I'm crazy for owning snakes.

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Originally Posted by Inknsteel

Sounds like a bad situation all around. If your mom got rid of your snakes once, I wouldn't personally feel comfortable buying more and putting them back into the same home they were in before for fear of them meeting the same fate. As for the dogs, it seems like your mom's boyfriend cares about himself and his dog and doesn't care what if anything happens to your animals or your sister's. Also, with a wound like that, I'm sorry, but your mom saying that she didn't "notice" the dog was bleeding was BS unless she went out of her way to NOT see it...

My opinion would be to find someone, anyone, who can take care of that poor dog and find him/her a new home, even if temporarily. If left in the same environment with the same uncaring individuals, there's no doubt in my mind that the dog will be neglected, the wound won't be cared for and may become infected and make the dog sick. If you truly love and care for the dog, get him/her out of the situation just like you got yourself out, by any means necessary...

Oh, and as for dog bite scars, they suck, but I wear mine without shame... Mine are on my head, so they're a bit harder to cover... German Shepherd got me when I was 3 years old and now 29 years later, the physical scars have never faded...

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It isn't the greatest situation at all, when she got rid of my snakes I was in my apartment then. I am currently in the process of moving back in with her because I have no other option. The snakes will be in my room with a lock on it. I am under 'precautions' and cannot live on my own due to... reasons I can't say on this post. I am not happy about it, trust me.

I am pretty sure she just acted like she didn't see it because she didn't want to spend the extra money taking him to the vet. When if she had when she first saw it, it wouldn't have been as bad as when I found it he'd already gotten an infection. He isn't doing that well still, he's in a lot of pain and swollen. I am taking him back to the vet in the morning to get him looked at, and hopefully get the drain removed.

None of my family members can take in dogs, their kids are allergic. The only other option would be to get rid of them completely. Emotionally it's going to be a battle living back with her, part of my problems are because of her. But I was taking my nephews room at my sisters and she needs the room back.

Getting bit in the face is horrible, I had a chow take a snap at mine when I was little as well. The scars will always be there.

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Originally Posted by jfreels

I was sent to the hospital with bites to the face from our family dog when I was younger. Since then, I have disliked dogs. The same people that tell me that I have an irrational fear tell me I'm crazy for owning snakes.

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As many experiences that I've had with aggressive dogs I don't blame them, it's the way they are raised up. I have a rottweiler myself, and the dog that attacked me was a rottweiler.

My god that poor dog :(.Ok Mom needs to get her head out of that idiot boyfriends behind and tell him he needs to pay the vet bills! If thats how he reacts when his dog hurts someone then he CAN NOT be treating your mom well :mad:.Laura i wish you were closer to me as i would help you care for him/her when no one is around and unable to care for him/her.Keep us posted

Sorry to hear about your situation and hope it all works out for you. I've had my share of vet bills regarding dogs (mine was from her getting hit by a car) but know that seeing them in that condition can take a toll on you. I've also had issues with a family members dog as well (not that your mom's bf is a member of the family but close enough) and it does cause alot of stress. My situation was a bit different as it was my youngest daughter who got bit. Hopefully you'll get your situation and health straightened out and things will get better for you. Good luck!

all I can say is "some people" man I feel for you and your pup, your moms boyfriend says if a dog is injured it should be put down.... Well I was raised in the country and have had to put down my fairshair of dogs, and can tell u that the ones that get put down for injuries, are usually the ones that are agressive, and unreliable.If you cant trust a dog there is no reason to keep it around. Ask your moms boyfriend if his dog should be put down for his behavior......

dog bites suck. dog on dog or dog on human. i have the scars to prove it. hope for a speedy recovery for the pup.

As far as the kids being allergic to dogs, that is what allergy medicine is for, DUH!!

I am deathly allergic to rats, my daughter keeps three for pets and I feed 8 of my 12 snakes rats. I buy generic 24-hour allergy medicine at Wal-Mart for around $5.00 a bottle, it lasts me 3-4 months and keeps me symptom free. Don't let them use that as an excuse!

Now, as to your so-called mom and her boyfriend. Ask him once to help cover the vet bills, if he tells you to sod-off, and I'm sure he will, tell them both you'll be filing charges against them both with Animal Welfare for neglect and cruelty, and you'll see them in court if they continue to refuse to help. Then DO IT.

I understand about making the best of a bad situation, believe me. But that does not mean letting them use you for a doormat, which they will if they think they can. I won't bore you with details, but let me just say, there came a time in my life when I got tired of being stepped on, and when I snapped, I REALLY snapped. But you know what ? My life is 1000 times better now, and the people who treated me that way get along better with me now than they ever did before.

I wish you the best.
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Well, I am making my mom talk to him about paying her back for some of the bills. He is going in tomorrow too, so that will add on another couple hundred on to them. He's going to have to face me the next time he comes over.

He's already got my sister, and her husband bitter about this situation, see as the dog used to be there's and they trusted my mom to take care of them.

My sister would just rather not have anymore animals in the house right now, until the kids are older and almost out of the house.

Good luck to you and the dog...Hang tough because I'm guessing you got more tenacity than most...Hopefully, this will only be a short storm in your life...

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Good luck to you and the dog...Hang tough because I'm guessing you got more tenacity than most...Hopefully, this will only be a short storm in your life...

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Ha, thanks. Well I don't think the storm is over just yet, either way I am taking him to the vet here in a minute to see what he says. He might take the drainage tube out today but the lower part of the wound under his belly looks so gross. I'm hoping he'll help me clean it because I keep getting ALMOST bit when I do. I have to muzzle him =/

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Originally Posted by Stacykins

Your Mom's boyfriend is absolutely responsible for that. It should be reported and he should pay.

Sounds like Mom is the worst person to leave animals with. Hopefully you can find someone else to watch your pup?

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Not only the boyfriend, but the mom for facilitating it.

I would simply take the amount the bill for the dogs care out of any money you give mom for staying there/help pay bills and when they say something point out that your putting money out for their animal that the boyfriend won't own up to causing.
I say if the dog doing good get hime a cookie ( as a treat ) lol give the boyfriend some rancid steaks for xmas lol

I HATE IDIOT MOTHERS!

From what I'm getting from this post - your sister dumped her dog on your mother because her children are allergic (shame on your sister too!). Your mother works double jobs and is expected to care for a dog. Now, if I was the mother, I'm sending that dog to a rescue. For her to take the responsibility of a dog without complaint when she obviously cannot do so tells me she's a doormat.

Now, if I'm in a situation where I don't have a husband and I have to work double-shifts to care for myself and my children and their pets, I am not putting up with a stupid boyfriend to boot. Now, your mother is a doormat, so she lets her boyfriend run over her and her children because... she's a doormat.

So, this is what you do. You can't change your mother. Unfortunately, you don't get a choice of mothers either. So you're stuck with her. You know your mother is a doormat, so the best thing you can do for you and your mother is not to put her in a situation where she can be stepped on. So, that dog is either gonna be your responsibility 100% or you send him to a rescue. It is completely understandable that she didn't notice the dog's condition - if I had to work double-shifts and put up with a stupid boyfriend, you can't expect me to notice my children's dog either.

Now, I don't know what the story is about your snakes - why she got rid of them, etc. But, if you just keep in mind that your mother is a doormat and will say yes to anything even if she can't handle it, then you can pretty much avoid the situation where she gets to say yes to some responsibility that she won't be able to keep. Okay, here's an example - she promises you she won't touch your snake, but if the boyfriend ever tells her to bust that lock and throw away your snake - she's probably gonna do it. So, if I were you, I wouldn't get a snake right now. I'd wait until I'm completely out of her house and will not have to worry about asking mom to do something that she cannot handle.

Hope this makes sense. I'm a mother of 2 children. I'm scared of snakes. My children want snakes, so we got snakes. I'm learning as much as I can, passing info to my husband and children to help them take care of those snakes. But, I'm no doormat. I let them know I can't get over my phobia enough to be able to feed snakes and I tell them I refuse to feed the snakes. If my kids/husband don't feed the snakes, the snakes will die. Your mother will probably say, sure, I'll take care of the snakes and 6 months later, they're dead.

I could be totally off-base too. It's the internet. I'm only basing my response on this thread. Your mother could be Atilla the Hun's twin sister, I don't know.