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livetohike

(22,147 posts)
11. I'm in PA too, near Clarion
Tue Feb 14, 2012, 09:47 AM
Feb 2012

Last edited Tue Feb 14, 2012, 10:42 AM - Edit history (1)

and the health dept. called yesterday morning. They said to keep Murphy quarantined for 10 days and then call them on the 10th day and let them know "how he is doing". I don't think they will come out to the house. Clarion County called because that is where I went to the ER. We live in Jefferson County and no one has contacted us yet. I don't even think they have anybody doing that work here. They don't have an animal shelter either.

I think I startled him. His eyes were open, but as you said, he may have been in a deep sleep. He acted shocked after it happened. He jumped off the bed and followed me into the bathroom and just had this look on his face like he didn't know why I was rushing around. He followed me to the phone as I called for a neighbor to get me a ride and he followed me to the door as I was rushing out to my neighbor's car.

No, he never did anything like that before, or growled at me. He play fights with our other dog Cindy, but they have been doing that since they were puppies.

Thanks for your support {{ }}.

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
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