Sophie got attacked...warning, graphic pics

KSdogowner · 01-11-2012, 11:11 AM

Hubby took her outside to go potty (leashed). A neighbor's bulldog-Terrier/Pit-bull mix who got away from his owner while she was trying to take him outside, ran full stride toward Sophie and my hubby. Hubby tried to block the dog but he went around him and latched on to Sophie's head. Sophie crouched down all the way to the ground and did not retaliate at all. Hubby punched and kicked the crap out of the dog but he would not let go for some time. It wasn't until the owner finally got to the scene and took hold of her dog the dog let go for a second to re-attach again but hubby was able to pull Sophie away before that could happen again and got her to safety. Left a puncture wound.

I immediately dressed the wound, put alcohol on it and triple antibiotic. She is sore obviously. Seems her whole head is hurting. The Vet cleaned up the wound and prescribed a Antibiotic, Simplicef 200 mg (1 per day) and Rimadyl 75mg for pain.

Has anybody used these two meds before and if so, did you experience any side effects? Reading the board, I noticed that what Vets prescribe is not necessarily a good thing, so I wanted to double check here to be sure.

Thanks.

GregK · 01-11-2012, 11:19 AM

Glad it wasn't worse than it was!

Hope the neighbor's footing the bill and addressing her dog's issues!

I've used Rimadyl on various dogs with no side effects. Haven't used that other drug.

fuzzybunny · 01-11-2012, 11:22 AM

OMG, that's horrible! I hope your girl is o.k. and as pp said your neighbour is flipping the bill for this.

GSDkid · 01-11-2012, 11:23 AM

I'd be sooo mad! I hope your neighbor's covering for the vet bills.

msvette2u · 01-11-2012, 11:25 AM

Simplicef is a cephalosporin antibiotic, be sure she eats with it and I doubt it'll be a problem.
Also Rimadyl is an anti-inflammatory for pain and swelling, good choice for short term use like this.
If you haven't, you may want to call animal control to report this incident.

CeCe · 01-11-2012, 11:32 AM

Wow. That must have been scary! Poor Sophie. I hope she feels better. I've used Rimadyl with no problems.

Josie/Zeus · 01-11-2012, 11:36 AM

Oh my gosh, how scary! I am glad Sophie is okay. I've used Simplicef on Koda (that stuff is expensive), it made Koda urinate more, that's the only side effect that I noticed.

Jax08 · 01-11-2012, 11:38 AM

She got attacked again by this dog or was this the one from yesterday?

DanielleOttoMom · 01-11-2012, 11:42 AM

OMG! Poor Sophie!!! Hope she get's well soon. Looks like it hurts. What did the neighbor say?? They need to step and be resposable. I bet your hubby's heart was beating a million miles a minute.

vomheinolf · 01-11-2012, 11:55 AM

Oh my! Poor Sophie.

What a scary thing to have happen. I'm so glad that she is okay. It could have been a lot worse. I really hope the neighbor stepped up and paid for Sophie's vet bill.

01-11-2012, 11:11 AM	#1 (permalink)
KSdogowner Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Kansas Posts: 1,313	Sophie got attacked...warning, graphic pics Hubby took her outside to go potty (leashed). A neighbor's bulldog-Terrier/Pit-bull mix who got away from his owner while she was trying to take him outside, ran full stride toward Sophie and my hubby. Hubby tried to block the dog but he went around him and latched on to Sophie's head. Sophie crouched down all the way to the ground and did not retaliate at all. Hubby punched and kicked the crap out of the dog but he would not let go for some time. It wasn't until the owner finally got to the scene and took hold of her dog the dog let go for a second to re-attach again but hubby was able to pull Sophie away before that could happen again and got her to safety. Left a puncture wound. I immediately dressed the wound, put alcohol on it and triple antibiotic. She is sore obviously. Seems her whole head is hurting. The Vet cleaned up the wound and prescribed a Antibiotic, Simplicef 200 mg (1 per day) and Rimadyl 75mg for pain. Has anybody used these two meds before and if so, did you experience any side effects? Reading the board, I noticed that what Vets prescribe is not necessarily a good thing, so I wanted to double check here to be sure. Thanks. __________________ Elvi Lexie (Rotti-x), Max (GSD/Husky), Sophie (WGSD) R.I.P. Ozzy (GSD), Sabrie (GSD), Kaiser (GSD), Peaches (Cat) "Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending." - Maria Robinson

01-11-2012, 11:22 AM	#3 (permalink)
fuzzybunny Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Ottawa Posts: 1,824	OMG, that's horrible! I hope your girl is o.k. and as pp said your neighbour is flipping the bill for this. __________________ Carolyn Jazz, Shiloh Shepherd, 2.5 years old, CGC HIC Bunny, GSD X, 5.5 years old

01-11-2012, 11:25 AM	#5 (permalink)
msvette2u Crowned Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Beautiful Pacific NW Posts: 5,531	Simplicef is a cephalosporin antibiotic, be sure she eats with it and I doubt it'll be a problem. Also Rimadyl is an anti-inflammatory for pain and swelling, good choice for short term use like this. If you haven't, you may want to call animal control to report this incident. __________________ Ruger v. Sunnyside Stray 4-11-11

01-11-2012, 11:36 AM	#7 (permalink)
Josie/Zeus Elite Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: DFW TX Posts: 1,846	Oh my gosh, how scary! I am glad Sophie is okay. I've used Simplicef on Koda (that stuff is expensive), it made Koda urinate more, that's the only side effect that I noticed. __________________ Alta Tollhaus "Koda" 3/18/11 currently training in PSA Rest in Peace my boys Zeus 2000-2009 Odin 2010-2011

01-11-2012, 11:42 AM	#9 (permalink)
DanielleOttoMom Elite Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 1,954	OMG! Poor Sophie!!! Hope she get's well soon. Looks like it hurts. What did the neighbor say?? They need to step and be resposable. I bet your hubby's heart was beating a million miles a minute. __________________ Otto Blk GSD 02/23/10 Circe Blk Sable GSD 06/22/08 My fur babies!!

01-11-2012, 11:19 AM	#2 (permalink)
GregK Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: North Central Illinois, USA Posts: 1,292	Glad it wasn't worse than it was! Hope the neighbor's footing the bill and addressing her dog's issues! I've used Rimadyl on various dogs with no side effects. Haven't used that other drug.

01-11-2012, 11:23 AM	#4 (permalink)
GSDkid Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 474	I'd be sooo mad! I hope your neighbor's covering for the vet bills.

01-11-2012, 11:32 AM	#6 (permalink)
CeCe Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 280	Wow. That must have been scary! Poor Sophie. I hope she feels better. I've used Rimadyl with no problems.

01-11-2012, 11:38 AM	#8 (permalink)
Jax08 Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NNE PA Posts: 14,330	She got attacked again by this dog or was this the one from yesterday?

01-11-2012, 11:55 AM	#10 (permalink)
vomheinolf Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 144	Oh my! Poor Sophie. What a scary thing to have happen. I'm so glad that she is okay. It could have been a lot worse. I really hope the neighbor stepped up and paid for Sophie's vet bill. __________________ -Magen http://www.vomheinolf.com Heinrich, Blaise, Jerry Lee, Sadie, Emila & Kodey Mossey 11/01/01-12/17/11

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