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livetohike

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14. Thanks again

Reply to CountAllVotes (Reply #13)

Tue Feb 14, 2012, 01:29 PM

Feb 2012

I'm sorry that you had the trauma of being bitten by a stray cat! Your stories have helped to calm me down because for the past couple of days I am watching every move Murphy makes and wondering if it is a sign he is sick with rabies.

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Murphy our ACD, bit me in the face on Friday [View all] livetohike Feb 2012 OP

wow! irisblue Feb 2012 #1

Thanks irisblue livetohike Feb 2012 #2

I would consult with a really good animal behaviorist. wildeyed Feb 2012 #3

Thanks wildeyed livetohike Feb 2012 #8

Veterinarians are usually quite passable behaviorists. kestrel91316 Feb 2012 #28

Oh no! Sparkly Feb 2012 #4

Thanks Sparkly livetohike Feb 2012 #9

One of the two people our BC bit was my son. Stinky The Clown Feb 2012 #15

Thanks Stinky livetohike Feb 2012 #24

Oh no. That is terrible. I hope you are ok. Curmudgeoness Feb 2012 #5

Thanks for the advice Curmudgeoness livetohike Feb 2012 #10

I think maybe you startled him awake TorchTheWitch Feb 2012 #6

I'm in PA too, near Clarion livetohike Feb 2012 #11

I think allowing the quarentine at home is a good sign TorchTheWitch Feb 2012 #16

Thanks for sharing your story about your Akita livetohike Feb 2012 #23

be cautious CountAllVotes Feb 2012 #7

Thanks CountAllVotes livetohike Feb 2012 #12

I have some knowledge about this (might help!) CountAllVotes Feb 2012 #13

Thanks again livetohike Feb 2012 #14

didn't you say he was vaccinated? TorchTheWitch Feb 2012 #17

His rabies vaccine is current - almost 2 yrs ago livetohike Feb 2012 #20

Murphy really needs a vet visit TorchTheWitch Feb 2012 #25

Thank you so much for all the advice! livetohike Feb 2012 #26

The Jafco muzzles need to fit just right TorchTheWitch Feb 2012 #27

how are you doing n/t irisblue Feb 2012 #18

All is well so far. Murphy seems as normal as ever with no odd behavior livetohike Feb 2012 #21

I hope you are feeling better. We adopted a rescue Weimaraner when he was 1 1/2 years old. michaz Feb 2012 #19

Thanks for sharing your story michaz livetohike Feb 2012 #22

You will likely never know why Murphy bit you. LiberalAndProud Feb 2012 #29

Thanks Liberaland Proud livetohike Feb 2012 #35

Update on Murphy: livetohike Feb 2012 #30

You have all my compassion... fadedrose Feb 2012 #31

Thanks fadedrose livetohike Feb 2012 #37

I found this site helpful in a lot of ways NMDemDist2 Feb 2012 #32

Thanks! livetohike Feb 2012 #36

I'm glad you are doing well. roody Feb 2012 #33

ACD is Australian Cattle Dog livetohike Feb 2012 #34

good looking dog, happy smile irisblue Feb 2012 #38