Whippet Biting When In Sudden Pain

[jezza]

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In answer to the question which the original poster asked, I would tolerate a bite (even if it broke the skin) from a dog which was in severe pain. I would not tell it off, I would just ignore this behaviour and try not to touch the area - although I know you do sometimes just forget as I've done it myself before!

I wish people would stop being so judgemental when they don't know the facts. The poster asked a question, if any other details were relevant I'm sure she would have put them in. Nothing else was relevant but people still thought they had the right to stick there noses in :unsure: This sort of thing is the reason I don't come the forums as much anymore.

I hope that your dog gets better soon and doesn't suffer any lasting effects :luck:

 

[Janimal]

4 Years ago a whippet of mine was attacked severely by a staffie... he had 4 broken ribs and a punctured lung...he also had several puncture holes on his body too which were just left alone to heal up. The main wound was stitched and he also had stitches internally too...and lots of brusing.

Chip was given pain relief from the vet, but he wouldnt tolerate me touching his wound areas for quite along time...and he was never an aggressive dog either. therefore Id forgive your dog on this occasion too... :huggles: they react so differently in pain.

He did heal eventually and Im sure your dog will too...anyway I hope so. :thumbsup: Its just takes time for your girl to build her confidence up again.

Wishing her lots of luck... :luck: :luck: :huggles:

Ive always had a fear of staffies/pit bull types....because of their vice like grip... (w00t)

 

[dagsquall]

That sounds terrible.

Billie was lucky as the other dog was on the leash so she escaped after the first bite.

The wound was in such place on the flank above the hips that it is unfortunately where human hands rest on a dog when touched from above.

Just to let you know anyway she is fine as a daisy today, running up and down the stairs, jumping in the car and barking at the cats. She was offlead yesterday for 10 minutes and the wound did not reopen at all. It is all nice and dry and no swelling. I am very happy about it. So all is well.

It is off character for her to bite, hopefully it will remain so.

Thanks to all the pm, and the positive posters, all the best.

Gael

 

[Janimal]

Very glad shes showing some signs of improvement today...thats great. :thumbsup: If the wound stays clean and dry..all should return to normal hopefully :huggles: Hope her confidence around other dogs hasnt been knocked at all..

 

[jinnyfizz]

I have just read through this thread - the first time I have seen it and I am assuming that the mods have removed some posts which were abusive or insulting? Good :thumbsup:

Gael, I hope your little whippie continues to recover well. They are so small and fragile compared to other breeds such as bulls etc that they always come off worst

My answer to your original question would have been yes, I would tolerate the biting from your girl as she was instinctively protecting herself from more harm. It certainly isn't intentional aggression towards your husband and it is best to just ignore the behaviour totally and continue to focus on the positive side of her recovery

Best of luck :luck: :luck:

 

[zoomster72]

Dear all,

This will be my first and last post since this isn't really my scene, and I won't invade on Gael, my partner's, private space.

But, for clarity, Gael cares deeply for Billie, and gives her a great life, in particular mountain biking with us which she adores (plus a level of fitness unmatched by any other whippet I've seen). As explained after the incident Gael was very careful and kept a close eye on billie and it is wrong to underestimate the ability for someone to make intelligent, informed, decisions on how to react to injurys.

As for the biting, clearly it was very thoughtless of me to forget about the injury, that is obvious, I felt terrible, there's really no need to say anymore than that. The pain of bite was nothing compared to the pain of knowing you'd hurt her.

I would have thought that the above should have been taken for granted.

My natural reaction, and Gaels, was to care for the dog not tell it off given the exceptional circumstances. But it is not unreasonable to ask for other peoples experiences or thoughts given the argument that it could be dangerous for dogs to bite, or learn to bite, under any circumstances.

Anyway I'll leave you to it, I'm sure the next time Billie sees a rabbit all will be forgotten.

the "OH"

 

[meddling]

What a lucky lady to have the support of a 'OH' like that Gael :thumbsup:

 

[trac]

Dear all,
This will be my first and last post since this isn't really my scene, and I won't invade on Gael, my partner's, private space. 

But, for clarity, Gael cares deeply for Billie, and gives her a great life, in particular mountain biking with us which she adores (plus a level of fitness unmatched by any other whippet I've seen).  As explained after the incident Gael was very careful and kept a close eye on billie and it is wrong to underestimate the ability for someone to make intelligent, informed, decisions on how to react to injurys.

As for the biting, clearly it was very thoughtless of me to forget about the injury, that is obvious, I felt terrible, there's really no need to say anymore than that.  The pain of bite was nothing compared to the pain of knowing you'd hurt her. 

I would have thought that the above should have been taken for granted. 

My natural reaction, and Gaels, was to care for the dog not tell it off given the exceptional circumstances.  But it is not unreasonable to ask for other peoples experiences or thoughts given the argument that it could be dangerous for dogs to bite, or learn to bite, under any circumstances.

Anyway I'll leave you to it, I'm sure the next time Billie sees a rabbit all will be forgotten.

the "OH"

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what a lovely post ,you can see the love you both have for Billie :wub:

 

[muttz]

:cheers: Great to hear from the "OH". Good luck to you, Gael and Billie in the future. :luck:

 

[hely]

Dear all,
This will be my first and last post since this isn't really my scene, and I won't invade on Gael, my partner's, private space. 

But, for clarity, Gael cares deeply for Billie, and gives her a great life, in particular mountain biking with us which she adores (plus a level of fitness unmatched by any other whippet I've seen).  As explained after the incident Gael was very careful and kept a close eye on billie and it is wrong to underestimate the ability for someone to make intelligent, informed, decisions on how to react to injurys.

As for the biting, clearly it was very thoughtless of me to forget about the injury, that is obvious, I felt terrible, there's really no need to say anymore than that.  The pain of bite was nothing compared to the pain of knowing you'd hurt her. 

I would have thought that the above should have been taken for granted. 

My natural reaction, and Gaels, was to care for the dog not tell it off given the exceptional circumstances.  But it is not unreasonable to ask for other peoples experiences or thoughts given the argument that it could be dangerous for dogs to bite, or learn to bite, under any circumstances.

Anyway I'll leave you to it, I'm sure the next time Billie sees a rabbit all will be forgotten.

the "OH"

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what a lovely post ,you can see the love you both have for Billie :wub:

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:thumbsup: :thumbsup: Ditto

 

[~Sarah~]

Glad to hear Billie is improving and feeling much better. :luck: :luck: What an awful experience for you all.

The nicest of dogs may bite when in pain, so it wouldn't be her normal behaviour.

Good luck and I hope she makes a speedy recovery from the trauma (both mentally and physically). :wub: :huggles: :wub:

 

[AnnSa]

Dear all,
This will be my first and last post since this isn't really my scene, and I won't invade on Gael, my partner's, private space. 

But, for clarity, Gael cares deeply for Billie, and gives her a great life, in particular mountain biking with us which she adores (plus a level of fitness unmatched by any other whippet I've seen).  As explained after the incident Gael was very careful and kept a close eye on billie and it is wrong to underestimate the ability for someone to make intelligent, informed, decisions on how to react to injurys.

As for the biting, clearly it was very thoughtless of me to forget about the injury, that is obvious, I felt terrible, there's really no need to say anymore than that.  The pain of bite was nothing compared to the pain of knowing you'd hurt her. 

I would have thought that the above should have been taken for granted. 

My natural reaction, and Gaels, was to care for the dog not tell it off given the exceptional circumstances.  But it is not unreasonable to ask for other peoples experiences or thoughts given the argument that it could be dangerous for dogs to bite, or learn to bite, under any circumstances.

Anyway I'll leave you to it, I'm sure the next time Billie sees a rabbit all will be forgotten.

the "OH"

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[SIZE=14pt]What a lovely post.....i hope Billie is soon 100%.....[/SIZE]

Good Luck to you all :huggles:

 

[marier05]

Just caught up with this post. Im very sorry your Billie was hurt and im glad she is recovering very quickly. :thumbsup:

I must admit reading through that first couple of replies i couldnt believe the response. I just hope you have had the apologies you deserve!!

Some nice words from the OH.

Take Care. :luck:

Marie. :huggles:

 

[June Jonigk]

Hope youre whippet gets well soon And ive got to say i quite new to k9 , first came on here march time because i heard what a great whippet site it is , which it is for some useful imformation and fab pictures

But i cant believe how bitchy some people are 

especially to new comers on here

why cant people be nice and stop the nastiness i know everyone has their own

opinon but cant they put it nicely across

Members wont stay on here if they keep reading nasty comments

I personally find it upsetting to read

Well thats my rant over with ,  shall i take cover now ?? :wacko:

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No need to take cover - and I'm pleased to say you are in the majority of nice people who post on K9. There do always seem to be regulars who find fault in everyone. There wasn't a post that blatantly broke the rules of K9, and had there been, I would have removed it, but a good few were near the mark. I did offer to remove posts if they caused offence. I think some people will be feeling a tad embarrassed, and so they should - perhaps they might think a bit more before posting in such a manner again :thumbsup:

 

[Doobryfirkin]

Dear all,
This will be my first and last post since this isn't really my scene, and I won't invade on Gael, my partner's, private space. 

But, for clarity, Gael cares deeply for Billie, and gives her a great life, in particular mountain biking with us which she adores (plus a level of fitness unmatched by any other whippet I've seen).  As explained after the incident Gael was very careful and kept a close eye on billie and it is wrong to underestimate the ability for someone to make intelligent, informed, decisions on how to react to injurys.

As for the biting, clearly it was very thoughtless of me to forget about the injury, that is obvious, I felt terrible, there's really no need to say anymore than that.  The pain of bite was nothing compared to the pain of knowing you'd hurt her. 

I would have thought that the above should have been taken for granted. 

My natural reaction, and Gaels, was to care for the dog not tell it off given the exceptional circumstances.  But it is not unreasonable to ask for other peoples experiences or thoughts given the argument that it could be dangerous for dogs to bite, or learn to bite, under any circumstances.

Anyway I'll leave you to it, I'm sure the next time Billie sees a rabbit all will be forgotten.

the "OH"

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dont give up posting us OH's must stick together ) i have had my share of bites from dogs that are in pain it is not there fault its a reaction they have to pain dont let the views of a few spoil it for you on k9

Tony

 

[peppermint sue]

Hope youre whippet gets well soon And ive got to say i quite new to k9 , first came on here march time because i heard what a great whippet site it is , which it is for some useful imformation and fab pictures

But i cant believe how bitchy some people are 

especially to new comers on here

why cant people be nice and stop the nastiness i know everyone has their own

opinon but cant they put it nicely across

Members wont stay on here if they keep reading nasty comments

I personally find it upsetting to read

Well thats my rant over with ,  shall i take cover now ?? :wacko:

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No need to take cover - and I'm pleased to say you are in the majority of nice people who post on K9. There do always seem to be regulars who find fault in everyone. There wasn't a post that blatantly broke the rules of K9, and had there been, I would have removed it, but a good few were near the mark. I did offer to remove posts if they caused offence. I think some people will be feeling a tad embarrassed, and so they should - perhaps they might think a bit more before posting in such a manner again :thumbsup:

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here here june you are right

hope your dog is feeling better please don,t be put off we are not all like that

some of us dont, judge :thumbsup:

 

[JAX]

Arnica tablets and cream are very good for brusing in both humans :- " and dogs

should you need them of course

 

[dessie]

Arnica tablets and cream are very good for brusing in both humans  :- "  and dogs

should you need them of course

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No! Do not rub Arnica cream into an open wound, it can only be used where the skin is not broken otherwise you will exacerbate the problem. Fine to take tablets though

 

[whitleybaywhippets]

I'm a relative newbie to this forum and I really do feel some reactions were over the top.

I offer my support to Gael and her husband who clearly treat their whippet with love and affection.

I can't see what she has done wrong.

Best wishes to Billie

 

[TURBO]

Hope youre whippet gets well soon And ive got to say i quite new to k9 , first came on here march time because i heard what a great whippet site it is , which it is for some useful imformation and fab pictures

But i cant believe how bitchy some people are 

especially to new comers on here

why cant people be nice and stop the nastiness i know everyone has their own

opinon but cant they put it nicely across

Members wont stay on here if they keep reading nasty comments

I personally find it upsetting to read

Well thats my rant over with ,  shall i take cover now ?? :wacko:

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No need to take cover - and I'm pleased to say you are in the majority of nice people who post on K9. There do always seem to be regulars who find fault in everyone. There wasn't a post that blatantly broke the rules of K9, and had there been, I would have removed it, but a good few were near the mark. I did offer to remove posts if they caused offence. I think some people will be feeling a tad embarrassed, and so they should - perhaps they might think a bit more before posting in such a manner again :thumbsup:

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And so they should be embarressed , what makes them judge and jury ?? Thought k9 was about the joys of owning a whippet and getting advice when needed NOT to be SO nasty to people .