# 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:** 2
**Author:** ![Jennshark](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/8e8cbc/32.png) [@Jennshark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jennshark)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2017, 1:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rough-week-need-doper-virtual-hugs/799307/21 "2017-10-20T01:29:05Z")
> [@dropzone](#): > > 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: Yup, in his day I’m sure Jack was formidable. We rescued him when he was a very spry 11. People we’ve had to tell the Great Fight story to assume that because Bax is a young pitbull he was the bully - nope, it’s the ancient collie who stirs the shit. K guys, I’m sinking into a torpor now. Thanks for all the luvs, got me through the day. ---
**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 20, 2017, 2:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rough-week-need-doper-virtual-hugs/799307/22 "2017-10-20T02:29:27Z")
> [@Jennshark](#): > > …K guys, I’m sinking into a torpor now. Thanks for all the luvs, got me through the day. Sweet dreams, friend. Check in in the morning with a report on yourself and the family. ---
**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, 2:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rough-week-need-doper-virtual-hugs/799307/23 "2017-10-20T02:33:24Z")
Sleep well, comforted that Collies have a couple millennia of genetic engineering making them the most formidable dogs around. Pits are charming, but pretty dumb. Remind Bax regularly that he’s outclassed. Then ruffle his rockhard head. I also love Pits. ---
**Author:** ![Sailboat](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sailboat/32/461_2.png) [@Sailboat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sailboat)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2017, 5:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rough-week-need-doper-virtual-hugs/799307/24 "2017-10-20T17:23:22Z")
Having watched the long slow decline of my Simone this spring, and losing her at the start of July, my thoughts are with you and Jack. Good luck with the hand thing. When I got bitten on the hand by a Rottweiler (TOTALLY my own fault!), my doctor said he hardly ever sees dog bites get infected, describing them as “relatively clean.” ---
**Author:** ![Jennshark](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/8e8cbc/32.png) [@Jennshark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jennshark)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2017, 5:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rough-week-need-doper-virtual-hugs/799307/25 "2017-10-20T17:40:21Z")
Susan is doing better, staying another night for more IV antibiotics. Jack isn’t doing well. He rallied a bit last nite, but has been in bed since last nite and won’t get up. His abscess smells horrible and I think he’s suffering. I have a 3pm appt to have him euthanized. I’m going alone since wife is in hospital. I can’t stop sobbing, tho it’s right thing to do. ---
**Author:** ![Wednesday\_Evening](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/b2d939/32.png) [@Wednesday\_Evening](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wednesday_Evening)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2017, 5:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rough-week-need-doper-virtual-hugs/799307/26 "2017-10-20T17:53:28Z")
Oh no, so sorry to hear that Jack is not doing well and your wife is still in the hospital (although I’m glad to hear she is doing better). Sending virtual Doper hugs your way. ---
**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 20, 2017, 5:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rough-week-need-doper-virtual-hugs/799307/27 "2017-10-20T17:59:17Z")
Oh no. I’m so very sorry. Didn’t expect to read this… ☹ Glad your wife is better. ---
**Author:** ![chaika](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chaika/32/405_2.png) [@chaika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chaika)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2017, 6:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rough-week-need-doper-virtual-hugs/799307/28 "2017-10-20T18:04:34Z")
I’m so sorry it has come to this. Poor Jack. And poor you. It is so difficult to have to make these decisions for our beloved pets. I hope your wife is feeling better. ---
**Author:** ![Dung\_Beetle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dung_beetle/32/7945_2.png) [@Dung\_Beetle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dung_Beetle)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2017, 6:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rough-week-need-doper-virtual-hugs/799307/29 "2017-10-20T18:08:07Z")
Oh no. I am so sorry. ---
**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 20, 2017, 6:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rough-week-need-doper-virtual-hugs/799307/30 "2017-10-20T18:14:47Z")
My sympathies. May your memories of the wonderful times you had together provide you consolation as you grieve. {{{hugs}}} ---
**Author:** ![Jennshark](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/8e8cbc/32.png) [@Jennshark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jennshark)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2017, 6:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rough-week-need-doper-virtual-hugs/799307/31 "2017-10-20T18:18:12Z")
I’ve re-thought this: he now seems peaceful and not in pain. He’s really unsteady (and 72 lbs) and I don’t want to drag him down the stairs, into car, and to a strange vet. If he gets distressed I’ll have the mobile vet we’ve used come put him down in his home. ---
**Author:** ![Rhiannon8404](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rhiannon8404/32/17929_2.png) [@Rhiannon8404](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rhiannon8404)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2017, 6:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rough-week-need-doper-virtual-hugs/799307/32 "2017-10-20T18:40:08Z")
Hugs, **Jennshark**! I’m so sorry all this has happened and is still going on. Glad to hear Jack is peaceful, at least for the moment. Having a mobile vet come out, should it be necessary, is a good idea. I hope it doesn’t come to that. Good to hear Susan is on the mend. Hopefully she’s home soon. On a separate note, I’m surprised Animal Control came out when it was your own dog biting you. Do they automatically investigate all dog bites? When I was in a very similar situation (bitten by my own dog breaking up a fight between my own two dogs), the ER doctor asked if I knew the dog who bit me. When I said it was my own dog, he just chuckled and said, “It usually is” and said they only report to AC if the person who was bitten wants it reported. ---
**Author:** ![Jennshark](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/8e8cbc/32.png) [@Jennshark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jennshark)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2017, 6:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rough-week-need-doper-virtual-hugs/799307/33 "2017-10-20T18:40:31Z")
Now he’s strolling around the yard… Well, i’ll get dogs settled then go see my PERSON in the hospital. Good fuckin grief. I’m so tired I want to topple over in a heap. ---
**Author:** ![Jennshark](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/8e8cbc/32.png) [@Jennshark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jennshark)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2017, 6:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rough-week-need-doper-virtual-hugs/799307/34 "2017-10-20T18:54:59Z")
Now he’s in the yard strolling around, drinking water, and smiling. Ok, dog reprieve. On way to see Wife, she’s staying another night. ---
**Author:** ![Helena330](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/helena330/32/531_2.png) [@Helena330](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Helena330)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2017, 7:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rough-week-need-doper-virtual-hugs/799307/35 "2017-10-20T19:41:45Z")
**Jennshark** , didn’t see this earlier! I’m sorry you’ve had to go through all this. I wonder if a second opinion might be in order for Jack’s abscess? I adore my vet and trust him implicitly, but not all vets know everything. Maybe the mobile vet since it’s difficult to take Jack anywhere? Big hugs! ---
**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 20, 2017, 7:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rough-week-need-doper-virtual-hugs/799307/36 "2017-10-20T19:45:01Z")
> [@Jennshark](#): > > Now he’s in the yard strolling around, drinking water, and smiling. > > Ok, dog reprieve. On way to see Wife, she’s staying another night. Is Jack on antibiotics? If his “abscess smells horrible” he probably should be. Get the mobile vet to come over and check him out. This might not be the end! ---
**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 21, 2017, 5:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rough-week-need-doper-virtual-hugs/799307/37 "2017-10-21T17:15:22Z")
Glad to hear the dog got a reprieve. Hopefully he can rebound and make it a little longer. Have a better weekend, Dean! ---
**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 21, 2017, 6:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rough-week-need-doper-virtual-hugs/799307/38 "2017-10-21T18:42:48Z")
> [@ThelmaLou](#): > > Is Jack on antibiotics? If his “abscess smells horrible” he probably should be. Get the mobile vet to come over and check him out. This might not be the end! Seconded. Or possibly different antibiotics. He may also need a drainage tube. I hope things continue to improve. ---
**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 21, 2017, 8:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rough-week-need-doper-virtual-hugs/799307/39 "2017-10-21T20:18:34Z")
IANAV but it sounds like the his infection is systemic, maybe why wifes hand is infected. Jack may need IV antibiotics too. ---
**Author:** ![Section\_Maker\_Jupe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/section_maker_jupe/32/1424_2.png) [@Section\_Maker\_Jupe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Section_Maker_Jupe)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2017, 9:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rough-week-need-doper-virtual-hugs/799307/40 "2017-10-21T21:00:30Z")
I agree about systemic infection. Older dogs often have severe teeth/gums issues which breed some nasty bugs. Combined with the pressure of a dog bite severe swelling is common…the puncture will drive bacteria deep under skin as well, so bleeding doesnt flush it out quickly. Hope it works out for you Jennshark, your wife and your dogs. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rough-week-need-doper-virtual-hugs/799307.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rough-week-need-doper-virtual-hugs/799307.md?page=3)