jenners Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 Poor Todd! That's something we North Americans won't face very often with our Greys; an OTTER attack Jennifer Quote Jennie with her hedgehogs and Guinea pigs, and remembering Luna, Queen of the Piggies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lilwolfe Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 I hope he does ok. I understand how important it is to have the vet check things out. My chi got into a fight with a cat. It didn't look like he got bit so we didn't take him in. the next day he started shaking violently and the back of his neck had swelled to the size of an orange. he stopped eating. He was on antibiotics for a very long time. he still goes after cats though. Hope your guy is doing well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ss556 Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 Poor Todd. Hope he feels better and heals quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greyhounds4life Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 Thank you guys! Well just to update: all went well at the vets. Todd was vet brave, and the vet checked him over, and said he didn't think there was anything to worry about. He said we'd done a good job of cleaning it up and the wounds looked clean. He's given us a 5 day course of anti-biotics, just incase there is any infection. We have had otters in our garden before, we're right beside the shore, and they do come up. Todd regularly chases them on the shore, but they can always get away into the sea, where Todd won't go. But we believe he chased it and pinned it in a corner, and it turned on him. The vet said an otter attack was likely due to the width between the bite marks. I'm certain Todd would have killed a cat before it touched him. He's killed a cat before, he would have just snapped it in half before it would have got to his face. Plus a cat would have scratched as well and there's no scratches! So yeah, he's doing good. Thanks for all your well wishes, I'll give him a hug from all of you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devotion Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 holy otter! Healing thoughts for sweet Todd. How scary. Quote Pam with greys Avril, Dalton & Zeus & Diddy the dachshund & Miss Buzz the kitty Devotion, Jingle Bells, Rocky, Hans, Harbor, Lennon, NoLa, Scooter, Naomi and Scout at the bridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gomiesmom Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 Poor Todd. Healing thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinM Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 OMG his poor eye. So lucky he didn't lose it, poor baby. How is he today? Quote ROBIN ~ Mom to: Beau Think It Aint, Chloe JC Allthewayhome, Teddy ICU Drunk Sailor, Elsie N Fracine , Ollie RG's Travertine, Ponch A's Jupiter~ Yoshi, Zoobie & Belle, the kitties. Waiting at the bridge Angel Polli Bohemian Ocean , Rocky, Blue,Sasha & Zoobie & Bobbi Greyhound Angels Adoption (GAA) The Lexus Project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfish Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 My goodness! He is VERY lucky to escape with just those wounds. I have heard that otters can be ferocious fighters. Poor Todd! You did a good job cleaning him up and he should heal well, but whether he'll chase otters in future ... maybe he'll learn his lesson. Quote The plural of anecdote is not dataBrambleberry Greyhounds My Etsy Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IrskasMom Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 Ohhhh that close to the Eye is very scary . I am always worried ,when I let my Boy out at Night. We don't have Otters , but Racoon's and maybe other wild Creature's . Gentle Hugs for Todd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xan Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 Thank goodness he's alright. Now, note to all wildlife and domestic stragglers: Look out for this guy! He means business! Quote My Inspirations: Grey Pogo, borzoi Katie, Meep the cat, AND MY BELOVED DH!!!Missing Rowdy, Coco, Brilly, Happy and Wabi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greyhounds4life Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 OMG his poor eye. So lucky he didn't lose it, poor baby. How is he today? He is doing OK thanks. Still looking a little sorry for himself, but he's making sure he's getting extra treats he took his tablets like a good boy, and hopefully he won't catch anything now. Thank goodness he's alright. Now, note to all wildlife and domestic stragglers: Look out for this guy! He means business! Whether he will stop chasing otters all together is a completely different matter. He's not the brightest of dogs...LOL this was probably the otter getting his own back for all the times Todd has chased him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gracegirl Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 Poor Todd, I hope it heals up quickly! Quote Poppy the lurcher 11/24/23 Gabby the Airedale 7/1/18 Forever missing Grace (RT's Grace), Fenway (not registered, def a greyhound), Jackson (airedale terrier, honorary greyhound), and Tessie (PK's Cat Island) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FordRacingRon Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 Get better todd,,prayers and white light from SOCAL. Nothing like that around here that's for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4greyhounds Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 I am very happy to hear that it was nonething serious, I think for a while I would go out with him and watch him. Quote Darlene Mom to: Aladdin, Sophie ,Pongo, Jasmine, Relic Forever in our Hearts Champ at the Rainbow Bridge. Let a greyhound race into your heart Adopt Bay Area Greyhound Adoptions INC. Naples/ Fort Myers Chapter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Winterwish Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 How upsetting! The facial wounds look sore,I hope Todd heals soon and well. Feel better sweetheart! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greyhound1 Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 Glad he is alright. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jodyksam Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 Poor baby! I'm glad to hear that he's on the mend. He has a wonderful grin! Quote Mom to Daisy (1999-2012), LB (aka Little Bit), and Sammy James (aka Sammy or Buddy) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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