Guest Spencers_Greyt Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 When I got home tonight, everyone was excited as usual, and Spencer picked up a toy that my foster, Buzz wanted. So there was some tug of war with the toy then all of a sudden Buzz's hackles went up and he lunged at Spencer. It looks like Buzz's canine tooth caught Spencer in the side and it tore a big strip of skin off. I can't say if Buzz was actually trying to bite Spencer or not but this is not good! I took Spencer to the vet and they cleaned it up real good, double stitched it and gave him an antibiotic shot. I already have pain meds on hand. Poor Spencer! He just gets over having incontinence from hind leg weakness and paralysis and now this! Below is a photo of what Spencer looks like now. I didn't get a before pic as I was rushing him to the vet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gurehaundo Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Oh no! Poor Spencer... I hope he heals quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysmom Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Ouch!!! Poor Spencer! greysmom Quote Chris - Mom to: Felicity (DeLand), and Andi (Braska Pandora) siggy by Chris Harper, on Flickr Angels: Libby (Everlast), Dorie (Dog Gone Holly), Dude (TNJ VooDoo), Copper (Kid's Copper), Cash (GSI Payncash), Toni (LPH Cry Baby), Whiskey (KT's Phys Ed), Atom, Lilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Feel better Spencer!! Quote Missing my little Misty who took a huge piece of my heart with her on 5/2/09, and Ekko, on 6/28/12 For the sick, the lost, and the homeless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CindiLuvsGreys Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Poor baby. I know these things can happen in less than a second. I hope he is feeling better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Leah Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Poor Spencer! I hope he feels better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest isntitgreyt Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Oh, poor Spencer:( I hope he recovers quickly! I feel bad for Buzz too because he probably didn't mean to do it. Just got carried away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShantisMom Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 It happens so fast! Get better soon Spencer! Quote The Girls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 poor Spencer! I hope he feels better soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Feel better soon sweetie. Hugs to both babes and to Mommy too. Quote Patti-Mommy of Lady Sophia 7-28-92 - 8-3-04... LaceyLaine 8-2-94-12-5-07... Flash Gordon 7-14-99 - 8-29-09... BrookLynne...Pavé Maria... and 18 Bridge Kids. WATCHING OVER US~SOPHIA~QUEENIE~LACEY LAINE~ CODY ANGELO~FLASH GORDON. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytexplorer Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 awww Poor Baby!!!!! I sure hope he can't reach that booboo (no one wants to wear that satellite dish) Heal quickly, Spencer! ~Pat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest snakes Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 my girl had a similar injury (only she got in the way of a squirrel chase) and it healed up well in less than two weeks. She did have to wear the come which the other dogs were mighty confused by! He should heal up well soon enough he is lucky you were right there to get him all stitched up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DebR Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Hope he mends quickly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey14me Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 oh no...poor Spencer! heal quickly sweetheart Quote Michelle...forever missing her girls, Holly 5/22/99-9/13/10 and Bailey 8/1/93-7/11/05 Religion is the smile on a dog...Edie Brickell Wag more, bark less :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4greyhounds Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Poor baby, I am so sorry...... I hope you feel better soon! 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 vahoundlover Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Poor fella! Feel better soon sweetie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TBSFlame Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 It doesn't take much to rip that thin skin. Hope your boy heals quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinM Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Oh poor Spencer. Unfortunately, dogs will be dogs. I hope he has a fast uneventful recovery. 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...
nyGreys Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Feel better soon sweetheart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ss556 Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Oh, I'm sorry, poor Spencer. Sending healing thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lotsahounds Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Aw poor Spencer. I hope your owie heals soon and you feel better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Greytluv Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Sorry that happened. Here's a pic of my girl after one of my fosters got her. And he is the biggest hunk of love. He just got caught up in the moment. As you can tell, my fostering days are over. And you should have seen my DH. He was walking them and fell and the foster wanted to play. He ended up ripping his ear in half. Insurance took care of that but it cost $2500 for my girl Sorry didn't mean to hijack your thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Heal quickly sweet Spencer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Spencers_Greyt Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Sorry that happened. Here's a pic of my girl after one of my fosters got her. And he is the biggest hunk of love. He just got caught up in the moment. As you can tell, my fostering days are over. And you should have seen my DH. He was walking them and fell and the foster wanted to play. He ended up ripping his ear in half. Insurance took care of that but it cost $2500 for my girl Sorry didn't mean to hijack your thread Wow! Now that's bad! I should actually say, now that I have calmed down, that Buzz didn't attack Spencer per se - they were snarking at each other and Buzz's canine tooth got caught on Spencer's skin. It's not a bite wound. The adoption group is paying for Spencer's vet bills thank goodness! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lauri Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Same type of thing happened when I had a foster only it was Miles that got the wound. Dirk, the foster, wanted toplay with us and that made miles lvid! Dirk was tired of the body-blocks and snaps he was receiving from Miles, snapped back at Miles, and VOILA...$230 vet bill for Miles! Crap...these Greys need suits of armor! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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