# Rough week, need Doper virtual hugs **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [October 19, 2017, 5:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rough-week-need-doper-virtual-hugs/799307 "2017-10-19T17:04:47Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Jennshark](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/8e8cbc/32.png) [@Jennshark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jennshark)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2017, 5:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rough-week-need-doper-virtual-hugs/799307/1 "2017-10-19T17:04:47Z")
Oy, and it’s only Thursday. On Tuesday our big, old collie (15yo) started a fight with our young male dog – not the first time, Jack has done this before. Bax fought back, the Wife jumped in to grab Jack and Jack bit her all over the arm. Jack is not aggressive, he’s lost some sight and I think he freaked out and thought it was Bax on top of him. So, ER visit, antibiotics, etc for wife. Jack has been lying down for two days, not eating or drinking. We have a vet appt in a few hours and I’ve been petting, talking, and crying with him (he actually seemed like he was dying). Then, he sat up a bit ago and ate a lot and drank – he’s now much more alert, cleaning his paws, looking around. We’ll go with our trusted vet’s opinion on his health and make The Decision (I have every faith in our vet’s opinion, so if he’s ok or not we’ll go with it). Animal Control came this morning due to the ER’s bite report and we found out that NONE of our dogs are licensed. In California getting a rabies tag automatically licenses pets. Not in our city, as we found out. So now I feel all ghetto and we have to license everybody within five days or get a summons. Wife needs to go back to doc today, her hand is really swollen. AARRRRGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHH ---
**Author:** ![Periwinkle](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/bbe5ce/32.png) [@Periwinkle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Periwinkle)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2017, 5:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rough-week-need-doper-virtual-hugs/799307/2 "2017-10-19T17:09:22Z")
I’m so sorry, that does sound so stressful. I hope the remainder of Jack’s life is peaceful and that your wife’s hand is better soon. ---
**Author:** ![Sunny\_Daze](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sunny_daze/32/438_2.png) [@Sunny\_Daze](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunny_Daze)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2017, 5:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rough-week-need-doper-virtual-hugs/799307/3 "2017-10-19T17:20:18Z")
Well, shoot. It’s hard when pets get older. I’ve got one myself right now. We’re trying a new medication to help mine with anxiety and pain. He seems more comfortable. You might ask your vet about that aspect of things. If Jack is uncomfortable, it could be making him less tolerant of Bax. Sending all the hugs to you and your wife, and Jack (and Bax). {{{Hugs}}} ---
**Author:** ![QuickSilver](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/quicksilver/32/7832_2.png) [@QuickSilver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/QuickSilver)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2017, 5:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rough-week-need-doper-virtual-hugs/799307/4 "2017-10-19T17:30:14Z")
Best wishes for a full and speedy recovery to all of you. ---
**Author:** ![Beckdawrek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beckdawrek/32/3647_2.png) [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2017, 5:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rough-week-need-doper-virtual-hugs/799307/5 "2017-10-19T17:41:18Z")
Aw, I am so sorry for dog and wife. Maybe humane muzzle when he is out and about to prevent more problems. I have been bitten by a friend-dog I was trying to help, I didn’t blame the dog, just the situation. He was injured and in pain and lashed out to his first reponders. So, I know your wife’s pain. Hang in there, you will get through this. ---
**Author:** ![ThelmaLou](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thelmalou/32/390_2.png) [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2017, 5:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rough-week-need-doper-virtual-hugs/799307/6 "2017-10-19T17:43:44Z")
Oh dear… I am so sorry. I feel very stressed for you after reading that. My dog Sweetie and I send major hugs, and Max, Tikva, and EC (cats) send kitty head bumps, too. (Max asked me to include some sardines. They always help him feel better.) Seriously, let us know how Jack is doing. ---
**Author:** ![ZipperJJ](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/zipperjj/32/211_2.png) [@ZipperJJ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ZipperJJ)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2017, 5:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rough-week-need-doper-virtual-hugs/799307/7 "2017-10-19T17:47:40Z")
Sad stories all around ☹ Best of luck to your family, however things pan out… ---
**Author:** ![Jennshark](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/8e8cbc/32.png) [@Jennshark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jennshark)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2017, 6:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rough-week-need-doper-virtual-hugs/799307/8 "2017-10-19T18:27:18Z")
So, Jack has a nasty infection from an ear bite. Got massive antibiotics injections - he’ll live to see at least another day. A reprieve of sorts . . . Wife’s paw is really swollen, we’re headed to the ER. Concerned about infection because Jack’s is icky. I’m so very, very tired and have had a cruddy headache all week I suspect is a sinus infection. Blerrgghh. ---
**Author:** ![Gatopescado](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gatopescado/32/5711_2.png) [@Gatopescado](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gatopescado)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2017, 6:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rough-week-need-doper-virtual-hugs/799307/9 "2017-10-19T18:38:44Z")
Hang in there, buddy! Best wishes from the Middle of Nowhere. ---
**Author:** ![Jennshark](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/8e8cbc/32.png) [@Jennshark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jennshark)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2017, 7:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rough-week-need-doper-virtual-hugs/799307/10 "2017-10-19T19:59:32Z")
Thx, all. It helps to vent in my fave virtual world. We’re at ER, looks as if they’re going to admit wifey for intensive antibiotic I Vs. Her hand is even more swollen than it was an hour ago. I wish they’d admit me for a Xanax infusion, LOL. ---
**Author:** ![Sunny\_Daze](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sunny_daze/32/438_2.png) [@Sunny\_Daze](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunny_Daze)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2017, 8:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rough-week-need-doper-virtual-hugs/799307/11 "2017-10-19T20:06:07Z")
I hope the IV antibiotics gets JennWife cleared up ASAP. {{{more hugs}}} ---
**Author:** ![Beckdawrek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beckdawrek/32/3647_2.png) [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2017, 9:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rough-week-need-doper-virtual-hugs/799307/12 "2017-10-19T21:36:48Z")
You have been traumatized, ask the doctor for something, it couldn’t hurt. ---
**Author:** ![Jennshark](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/8e8cbc/32.png) [@Jennshark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jennshark)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2017, 11:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rough-week-need-doper-virtual-hugs/799307/13 "2017-10-19T23:19:45Z")
> [@Gatopescado](#): > > Hang in there, buddy! Best wishes from the Middle of Nowhere. Thx, Mi Gato. BTW I’ll PM soon. Hope all is well on the Middle of Nowhere. ---
**Author:** ![Jennshark](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/8e8cbc/32.png) [@Jennshark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jennshark)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2017, 11:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rough-week-need-doper-virtual-hugs/799307/14 "2017-10-19T23:21:45Z")
> [@Sunny\_Daze](#): > > I hope the IV antibiotics gets JennWife cleared up ASAP. {{{more hugs}}} Thx, a hand surgeon is going to take a look tomorrow – it looks like she was bit by a freakin rattlesnake! ---
**Author:** ![Jennshark](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/8e8cbc/32.png) [@Jennshark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jennshark)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2017, 11:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rough-week-need-doper-virtual-hugs/799307/15 "2017-10-19T23:25:36Z")
> [@Beckdawrek](#): > > You have been traumatized, ask the doctor for something, it couldn’t hurt. I’ll be ok, it’s such a relief Jack didn’t need to cross the Rainbow Bridge today (and that Susan prolly won’t either, LOL). A hearty dose of bad TV and popcorn later will get me through the night. ---
**Author:** ![dropzone](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dropzone/32/7515_2.png) [@dropzone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dropzone)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2017, 11:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rough-week-need-doper-virtual-hugs/799307/16 "2017-10-19T23:33:10Z")
I like dogs better than people, and Collies more than anything. Glad Jack is doing better. Oh, I’m supposed to say that I’m glad Susan is doing well, too. 😛 ---
**Author:** ![elbows](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/b3f665/32.png) [@elbows](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elbows)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2017, 11:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rough-week-need-doper-virtual-hugs/799307/17 "2017-10-19T23:35:41Z")
Wow, I’m so sorry to read of all this suck in your life! Sending healing, calming vibes to the whole bunch of you. Fingers crossed that everyone starts getting lots better. Real soon! ---
**Author:** ![Jennshark](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/8e8cbc/32.png) [@Jennshark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jennshark)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2017, 11:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rough-week-need-doper-virtual-hugs/799307/18 "2017-10-19T23:36:52Z")
> [@dropzone](#): > > I like dogs better than people, and Collies more than anything. Glad Jack is doing better. > > Oh, I’m supposed to say that I’m glad Susan is doing well, too. 😛 Yeah, we were way more worried about Jack the Lad than Susan (hee hee). It was actually our vet who told us to go to ER immediately. I wish she could be my PC doc. Jackie is a magnificent boy. He doesn’t know he’s 112 in dog years and can’t take on young buck pups anymore. ---
**Author:** ![janis\_and\_c0](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/janis_and_c0/32/21_2.png) [@janis\_and\_c0](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/janis_and_c0)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2017, 12:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rough-week-need-doper-virtual-hugs/799307/19 "2017-10-20T00:19:11Z")
**(((((((((Jennshark)))))))** ---
**Author:** ![dropzone](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dropzone/32/7515_2.png) [@dropzone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dropzone)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2017, 12:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rough-week-need-doper-virtual-hugs/799307/20 "2017-10-20T00:31:14Z")
> [@Jennshark](#): > > Jackie is a magnificent boy. He doesn’t know he’s 112 in dog years and can’t take on young buck pups anymore. Trilby died years ago, but the coyote network still remembers her nearly silent woofs to remind them that her park is protected and I haven’t seen one in years. They know who can kill them. Who would LOVE to kill them. Ever notice how a Rough Collie’s bottom canine teeth are angled out? That’s so the dog doesn’t have to slow down to gut a wolfish thing. Run alongside, lean over, and Bob’s your uncle. :eek: [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rough-week-need-doper-virtual-hugs/799307.md?page=2)