i got bit :(

LissG · 02-02-2012, 07:38 PM

my 8 month old working line gsd bit me tonight. he's NEVER EVER done this before. ok, so he was laying on my bed awake. i came out of the shower and sat next to him. he looked at me with a sad look-he's in alot of pain cause his pano is acting up. he's been limping for a little over a day. i said "hey buddy how you feelin" in a real soft voice and pet his head. i was talking to him in a soft voice like i always do, telling him i love him and wish i could make his pain go away as i VERY gently pet his back (his hind leg is whats bothering him). he gave a light growl and snapped at my hand before i could even move away after the growl. do you think this is an act of aggression or did he snap at me because he's in pain? he's never growled at anyone, he's never snapped at anyone. my hand hurts

but i'm more concerned with wether this is true aggression or not. help?

Jax08 · 02-02-2012, 07:40 PM

I think he snapped at you because he was in pain. What meds is he on for the pain?

LissG · 02-02-2012, 07:44 PM

the vet gave me something that begins with an R (rimadyl i think), but he got REALLY sick on it-threw up EVERYWHERE. i tried to call the vet today to get something else, but they were closed. i'm going to call again first thing tomorrow.

Jax08 · 02-02-2012, 07:46 PM

Do you have any baby aspirin? I would call them on their ER line and ask what else you could give him for the pain. In the meantime, I would put him in a crate if you have kids, so he won't be bothered and won't snap at them.

robk · 02-02-2012, 07:47 PM

I am so sorry about your sick dog (and your sore hand).

DJEtzel · 02-02-2012, 07:50 PM

Is there any reason to think that this is an act of aggression?

It seems extremely obvious that he was in pain and you were hurting him so he reacted.

cta · 02-02-2012, 07:50 PM

chobahn did this one time when he was recovering from a soft tissue injury after slipping on the ice last winter. he did not land a bite, but he snapped big time. my SIL sat down right next to him and went to pet him, but when she did she kind of leaned on him and he lashed out at her. everyone was in shock because it was so out of character for him. i was just shaking my head thinking, well i'm not an expert, but the dog is in PAIN. once he healed up he was back to his normal self. i hope ur boy feels better soon.

LissG · 02-02-2012, 07:58 PM

jax-their ER line just says to go to the local animal hospital. i'm afraid if i go they'll report the bite. NJ has a 2 bite law and once there's a 2nd bite the dog has to be put down. i'm hoping it'll never happen again but you never know :-\. i'll run out to the local drugstore and get baby aspirin for now!
dj-...i guess i'm just looking for reassurance that it was just because he doesn't feel well. he IS a male and not fixed and some people have said they can become aggressive around this age.
thanks everyone who replied

i really appreciate it!

**JeanKBBMMMAAN** · 02-02-2012, 07:59 PM

Don't give any meds at all until you talk to them about his reaction to the Rimadyl. Did you do the Pre-NSAID bloodwork? You will need to wait, I believe, for 2 weeks for that to clear before using any other pain meds - and aspirin is an NSAID.

I normally include a lot of links to this stuff, but all you need to do is google NSAID FDA Brochure, NSAID vet disclosure to owner, Rimadyl reactions or anything like that. Discontinue use as you have done.

shannonrae · 02-02-2012, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jax08

Do you have any baby aspirin? I would call them on their ER line and ask what else you could give him for the pain. In the meantime, I would put him in a crate if you have kids, so he won't be bothered and won't snap at them.

Please DO NOT give Aspirin of any kind! Giving aspirin within 5 days of an NSAID such as Rimadyl, Metacam and Deramax can have lethal consequences for the dog.

Talk to your vet!

02-02-2012, 07:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
LissG Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 323	i got bit :( my 8 month old working line gsd bit me tonight. he's NEVER EVER done this before. ok, so he was laying on my bed awake. i came out of the shower and sat next to him. he looked at me with a sad look-he's in alot of pain cause his pano is acting up. he's been limping for a little over a day. i said "hey buddy how you feelin" in a real soft voice and pet his head. i was talking to him in a soft voice like i always do, telling him i love him and wish i could make his pain go away as i VERY gently pet his back (his hind leg is whats bothering him). he gave a light growl and snapped at my hand before i could even move away after the growl. do you think this is an act of aggression or did he snap at me because he's in pain? he's never growled at anyone, he's never snapped at anyone. my hand hurts but i'm more concerned with wether this is true aggression or not. help? __________________ add Wolf on Facebook! http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...00002684629115 Wolf 7/9/11 you picked me

02-02-2012, 07:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
Jax08 Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NNE PA Posts: 14,316	I think he snapped at you because he was in pain. What meds is he on for the pain? __________________ Michelle _________________________________________ Jax Von Monkeybutt, CGC Queen Banshee Boo Sierra the Undecided Cracker, The Great Shedder Rich N Handsome, "Red"

02-02-2012, 07:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
LissG Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 323	the vet gave me something that begins with an R (rimadyl i think), but he got REALLY sick on it-threw up EVERYWHERE. i tried to call the vet today to get something else, but they were closed. i'm going to call again first thing tomorrow. __________________ add Wolf on Facebook! http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...00002684629115 Wolf 7/9/11 you picked me

02-02-2012, 07:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
Jax08 Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NNE PA Posts: 14,316	Do you have any baby aspirin? I would call them on their ER line and ask what else you could give him for the pain. In the meantime, I would put him in a crate if you have kids, so he won't be bothered and won't snap at them. __________________ Michelle _________________________________________ Jax Von Monkeybutt, CGC Queen Banshee Boo Sierra the Undecided Cracker, The Great Shedder Rich N Handsome, "Red"

02-02-2012, 07:47 PM	#5 (permalink)
robk Master Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 571	I am so sorry about your sick dog (and your sore hand). __________________ Honor Von Kaltwasser (GSD) aka "Ruger" Jasmine (GSD) aka "Jazzy" Rip Delilah (GSD) aka "D" Rip http://fayettevilleschutzhundclub.us/

02-02-2012, 07:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
DJEtzel Knighted Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 2,929	Is there any reason to think that this is an act of aggression? It seems extremely obvious that he was in pain and you were hurting him so he reacted. __________________ I'm Danielle Frag CGC, male GSD Bailey, female Rat Terrier Mix www.FraggleRockCollars.com

02-02-2012, 07:50 PM	#7 (permalink)
cta Master Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Just outside of Boston, Massachusetts Posts: 637	chobahn did this one time when he was recovering from a soft tissue injury after slipping on the ice last winter. he did not land a bite, but he snapped big time. my SIL sat down right next to him and went to pet him, but when she did she kind of leaned on him and he lashed out at her. everyone was in shock because it was so out of character for him. i was just shaking my head thinking, well i'm not an expert, but the dog is in PAIN. once he healed up he was back to his normal self. i hope ur boy feels better soon. __________________ Chobahn 3/26/10 "If a dog will not come to you after having looked you in the face, you should go home and examine your conscience." -Woodrow Wilson

02-02-2012, 07:58 PM	#8 (permalink)
LissG Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 323	jax-their ER line just says to go to the local animal hospital. i'm afraid if i go they'll report the bite. NJ has a 2 bite law and once there's a 2nd bite the dog has to be put down. i'm hoping it'll never happen again but you never know :-\. i'll run out to the local drugstore and get baby aspirin for now! dj-...i guess i'm just looking for reassurance that it was just because he doesn't feel well. he IS a male and not fixed and some people have said they can become aggressive around this age. thanks everyone who replied i really appreciate it! __________________ add Wolf on Facebook! http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...00002684629115 Wolf 7/9/11 you picked me

02-02-2012, 07:59 PM	#9 (permalink)
JeanKBBMMMAAN The Rescues Rule Administrator Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 20,697	Don't give any meds at all until you talk to them about his reaction to the Rimadyl. Did you do the Pre-NSAID bloodwork? You will need to wait, I believe, for 2 weeks for that to clear before using any other pain meds - and aspirin is an NSAID. I normally include a lot of links to this stuff, but all you need to do is google NSAID FDA Brochure, NSAID vet disclosure to owner, Rimadyl reactions or anything like that. Discontinue use as you have done. __________________ Help IMOM help Pets www.imom.org You can help Anna help IMOM help people help pets help people win...

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