We were discussing this earlier today on another thread and it's not something I have ever experienced, nor is it something I ever want to experience again. I am still in shock.
A couple hours ago I sat down after cleaning all day. Thunder the cat that thinks he can take any dog decided to come all the way down stairs. Apollo got a little rough so I was separating them when I hear a gate come down and Brennan(the youngest golden) makes a beeline for the cat. Brennan is almost 4 and does not have a mean bone in his body, or so I thought until today.. He is an obedient dog, gentle as can be. Furniture is flying and Apollo tries grabbing the cat from Brennan. I get Apollo outside and try to get Brennan to release the cat. I couldn't pry his jaws open, I was squirting water in his face, holding his jaws open, I even smacked him in the head--nothing worked. The cat went limp and I started praying. It took about 6 minutes for Brennan to let go a little bit to get a better grip. I took that opportunity to open his jaws all the way and literally pick him up and throw him in the laundry room. The cat was in a ball and was having trouble breathing at first. I grabbed a towel, threw him in the car and called the vet to let them know I was on the way. I was positive he was dead. He meowed a couple times in the car, I kept telling him hang on(talked to him the whole way and I prayed all the way to the vet. They got me in a room immediately and I got to check him, no blood, no puncture marks. I, on the otherhand am completely scratched and bit up. The vet was more concerned with me. Thunder was giving kisses and purring, I'm thinking this is just crazy. They took xrays--no punctures, no broken ribs or bones, breathing(lungs) clear. I do not know how, this is a miracle.
We are back home and thankfully the cat is fine but I'm not happy with Brennan. The vet thought it was odd and I am bringing Brennsn in for a full check up and blood work. I will never trust him around the cats again. I never expected this, especially from him. He is such a happy pup, loves everything. So it can happen, with any dog, do not let your guard down EVER.
I will let all of this soak in, the house looked like a war zone when I came home. There was blood everywhere and it was all mine, unbelievable. I will see what happens at the vet with Brennan. This is just mind blowing...
A couple hours ago I sat down after cleaning all day. Thunder the cat that thinks he can take any dog decided to come all the way down stairs. Apollo got a little rough so I was separating them when I hear a gate come down and Brennan(the youngest golden) makes a beeline for the cat. Brennan is almost 4 and does not have a mean bone in his body, or so I thought until today.. He is an obedient dog, gentle as can be. Furniture is flying and Apollo tries grabbing the cat from Brennan. I get Apollo outside and try to get Brennan to release the cat. I couldn't pry his jaws open, I was squirting water in his face, holding his jaws open, I even smacked him in the head--nothing worked. The cat went limp and I started praying. It took about 6 minutes for Brennan to let go a little bit to get a better grip. I took that opportunity to open his jaws all the way and literally pick him up and throw him in the laundry room. The cat was in a ball and was having trouble breathing at first. I grabbed a towel, threw him in the car and called the vet to let them know I was on the way. I was positive he was dead. He meowed a couple times in the car, I kept telling him hang on(talked to him the whole way and I prayed all the way to the vet. They got me in a room immediately and I got to check him, no blood, no puncture marks. I, on the otherhand am completely scratched and bit up. The vet was more concerned with me. Thunder was giving kisses and purring, I'm thinking this is just crazy. They took xrays--no punctures, no broken ribs or bones, breathing(lungs) clear. I do not know how, this is a miracle.
We are back home and thankfully the cat is fine but I'm not happy with Brennan. The vet thought it was odd and I am bringing Brennsn in for a full check up and blood work. I will never trust him around the cats again. I never expected this, especially from him. He is such a happy pup, loves everything. So it can happen, with any dog, do not let your guard down EVER.
I will let all of this soak in, the house looked like a war zone when I came home. There was blood everywhere and it was all mine, unbelievable. I will see what happens at the vet with Brennan. This is just mind blowing...