Alright /an/, can you explain to me what happened here?
>Go to petsmart w/ mum to pick up cat from grooming session
>Waiting in grooming area when in walks a woman with two dogs
>Mum is chatting w/ girl behind counter when one of the two dogs starts growling and attacks my mum
>Managed to bite through her jacket, her shirt, and into her skin
>Took about a quarter-sized chunk of skin out of her arm
>Wtf.jpg
>My mum literally did nothing to provoke this attack, I'm dumbfounded, my mum is bleeding, the owner is apologizing profusely, and the woman behind the counter ushers us into the back
>Mum ended up not needing stitches (thank God) but still had to go to the hospital (tetanus shot, needed to check for nerve damage, ended up with a ruptured blood vessel)
So I guess more or less I'm asking what the actual fuck happened? The breed (a Vizsla) is apparently supposed to be calm and gentle and this fucker tried to rip my mums arm off for seemingly no reason?
Before anyone asks, the only thing my mum is seeking is damages for the hospital visit, however in our state if that dog bites another person they WILL put it down. This is (apparently) the first time it's bitten someone but still. Is it a problem with the owner? I know they're hunting dogs but I never thought a jacket/5'1" woman <110lbs would be considered threatening when completely ignoring the animal in the first place.
Oh, and the other dog she had was a puppy, also a Vizsla. Was nothing like the one that attacked (it was 2 years old, 60lbs), but ffs.
Pic related is the dog breed
>>2029378
Without actually seeing the interaction, there's not much I can tell you.
Several factors might have led to the bite. The dog may have been stressed about being at the groomer. Lots of dogs get stressed/afraid about it and they can smell that stress and it can make them uneasy. This could contribute to the dog being on edge.
There could have been something small or something everyone missed that upset or scared the dog when they walked in.
The dog could have a particular aversion/phobia of a certain type of person, clothing, etc. that caused it to feel afraid or threatened by your mom. This kind of aversion/phobia is often a result of the dog either having a bad experience with said type of person/clothing and building an association based on that, or the dog not being socialized thoroughly enough so something that is foreign to them can be scary.
Really, unless you have a slow-motion recording of the interaction and bite, and unless you know the dog personally, there's no way to tell for sure why it happened, unfortunately.
I hope your mom's doing all right.
>>2029385
We reviewed the footage; to make a long story short the dog just walked in, saw my mum, and attacked. She's doing alright, thankfully, if not a bit shaken. She's owned dogs her whole life and really hasn't had a negative interaction, but I know she's going to be much more wary when around strange dogs--not to say that she hasn't always been. Just that it's probably going to be even more ingrained now.
The owner was freaking out, saying that her dog never hurt anyone, never bit anyone (children included) and that this behavior was out of line for it. I know the breed has separation anxiety sometimes but to attack someone just seems odd, especially if its been groomed before. I know she probably had it going through her head that my mum wanted to put the dog down (which couldn't be further from the truth), but it made me think that the owner might be the problem. I know the breed can be high-energy if not exercised, so maybe that's it? With pent up energy+separation anxiety could that potentially cause an attack? The amount that the woman was freaking out really made me think that this dog had done something before (she was near-tears panicking, no matter how much my mum reassured her she didn't want any harm to come to the dog), which brings me back to the 2-bite rule in our state.
I should also mention--I don't know whether or not their dog was fixed. We have a dog of our own (Aussie/St Bernard mutt we adopted) but she wasn't with us, so I can't really even imagine her scent setting the dog off, and if so why the Vizsla didn't go after me. I guess I'm just frustrated and trying to understand what the fuck was up this dogs ass. Someone recommended we try to get the dog removed from the woman (if she is the problem), but I don't know. I just don't want this to happen again, and if I can, avoid this in the future. Though I don't know how much better to do that than simply staying away from dogs I don't know (which is what I already do as it is).
>>2029393
Well honestly the owner being so freaked out sounds more like she was honestly just shocked and upset her dog would do something like that, than her trying to cover it up.
>pent up energy+separation anxiety could that potentially cause an attack?
Not likely, but it could contribute to overall stress which could in turn have pushed the dog over the edge when it was triggered by something else.
That said, it's not fair to just claim the owner is the problem without having further info or evidence to support this.
There are also physical reasons for unexplained/sudden violence in dogs--things like brain tumors can cause them to act this way. That may be something to look into.
Anyone have any help or advice for finding a missing cat?
He's not usually out for longer than a few hours and he's been gone for around three days. Me and my family have posted stuff all over Facebook and we feel its been enough time to start going round the neighborhood tomorrow asking people to look in garages/under porches etc, plus looking in areas we know he patrols.
It was extremely windy and rainy new years eve when he went missing as well as the fireworks. Im not sure if he's been injured or spooked and ran away but him being away this long is worrying.
>>2029234
Fuck you shit owner and your shit outside cat.
This is what happens to outside cats.
You are a fucking retard. Those fireworks are terrifying to animals. It probably freaked out and got lost.
You should have kept him inside during human festivities.
Way to be a terrible person.
Any tips for getting a cat to stop being a dick about using the litter box?
>health checks out, vet said she's fine and it's behavioral
>9 yr old female, spayed
>litter box is always clean
>tried: FeliWay (spray & plug in), olbas oil, vinegar, citrus, aluminum foil, double stick tape, slew of diff enzyme cleaners, Ssscat, & replacing the carpet
Started a few years ago. Got gradually better in the sense of it now being down to one small area of the living room. Progressively worse in terms of frequency. Until today she had been using the litter box every time for the past 2.5 weeks since getting the carpet replaced. I don't know wtf to do anymore, I'm at my wits end here, pls help.
Eat the cat.
Try dirt or sand instead of litter. If she uses it, slowly mix in litter over a period off a few weeks ans see if that works.
Maybe try odorless or paper litter too.
Definitely eat the cat
Commencing dump
Who wins between a single wolf and a single dog?
The dog can be any dog.
It all depends on the dog. Most dogs will get fuck up by a coyote, but there are bigger breeds that could stand a chance against a wolf
>>2020885
Also consider aggression and the breed. A 200+ Newfoundland dog will not fight the same as a 100+ rottweiler. Nor will a rottweiler have the instinct to fight a wolf as a Irish wolf hound.
Depends on so many factors that it renders your question completely pointless.
They live right next to me and they had a cat and a dog they also have two children. They refuse to let the cat in even though its theirs. And they took the leash off the dog (a big one might I add) to roam the neighborhood and don't let him in anymore. The dog used to hate me but after I started to pet it and give it attention he likes me. Sammy this amazing cat is out in the cold for the past 3 months and ive been feeding it and the cat begs to go back in their house and they kick her out. I love this cat so much. My family has 4 cats (The dad cat the mom cat and 2 of the children) The mom cat, Izzy hates the kittens and she learned to be in the same room with them but we're scared if we take Sammy in she'll run off. [FYI] Louie (dad) Izzy (mom) and Patch (daughter) Tippy (son) go outside but always comes in within a hour or two. We don't want to have anymore issues with Izzy but wanna make sure Sammy is warm. Sorry for the long story what do you think I should do? And where I live the pound isn't near and no one adopts them anyways and its heartbreaking to see. What should we do? The dog goes to this old guy across the street and feeds him.
This picture is Sammy just so you know
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQ2i_enrO1I
Different dogs
How do you know?
Those are cats bro
My cat is hopping from place to place, has obvious dental problem signs, and I just found out he has fleas.
I can't afford anything. My rich parents lost their job and I am the one in charge of the cat now since I live across the country for college. We don't have the funds to take care of him like we used to. I honestly don't know what to do.
I don't want to see him in pain anymore and I don't want to itch from these fleas. It's a Sunday and I can't do anything till tomorrow and it is driving me crazy. I feel like shit.
>>2029685
Perhaps time to rehome?
>>2029685
Time to go the way of Ol' Yeller and kill yourself faggot.
Why don't you start by brushing it's teeth?
hey /an/,
if anyone remembers, i posted a thread about a breeder wanting to visit me and my dog a while ago, and i told that i would post the updates about what happened.
Well, yesterday he notified me that he wants to come today.
Of course my dog just woke up from an all nighter sleep when he arrived, so he was kinda hyperactive, as he was not yet excercised, and i'm not sure if it was because he recognized the breeder, or just simply smelled the other dogs' scent on his clothes.
Well anyways, he took a few pictures, and played with him a little, then left, didn't even ask about the diet, or crating.
So i guess all is good.
Although i'm not sure how should i deal with this kind of overexcitement with him when someone who he likes enters the picture.
Pic related its him when he was little
My golden retriever has always very calm lazy dog. 11 years old and has arthirits but will go when aunt or grandmother arrives
>>2030531
Will still go crazy*
Hello /an/, we were given a puppy by our good neighbor, but she wasn't sure which breed this has. Can anybody help me?
Thanks in advance!
>>2028454
Looks too young to be separated from her mother.
>>2028454
It looks like it has chihuahua in it.....
yes we think too young but the owner wants to dispose the puppy. we'll take care of it.
Does anyone who has a cat for a pet have the problem of the chewing on wires if so have you done anything that could stop them?
bitter spray
it would've taken you half a second to find an answer on google
spray.
if you catch it still chewing, squirt lemon juice on its nose. doesn't hurt the cat but they go apeshit and hate it.
>>2030272
don't squirt; it could go wrong and get in their eye. Not fun for kitties. Just a slice of lemon works for me. I touched one to my cats nose once and he went fucking wild and wouldn't let me near him for half an hour.
Hi /an/. I'm interested in making homemade dry dog food for my two spaniels. What ingredients do you recommend I include in the food? Any advice is appreciated.
Pic related, my dogs
>>2030387
Sure I'll give it a go.
Ingredients:
Get store bought dog food
Directions:
Give it to the dogs
Honestly you're going to be buying shit anyways just buy them food that's been specially crafted to serve their dietary requirements.
I have a male pit bull purebred. He's a pretty chill guy most of the time, but whenever he sees another dog, he starts screaming and freaking out; even if the other dog isn't doing anything to him, or reacting to him at all.
How do I get him to calm down around other dogs? Or should I just take him to a trainer?
>>2030373
It's a terrier thing. All terriers go apeshit once they see another dog.
>>2030373
gee i wonder if you should seek professional help with a problem of your dog, or listen to people on the internet. great question
>>2030373
My pit does the same thing. It's embarrassing taking him to the vet.
Huge sneks are cute too, edition.
ye olde previous thread >>2019323
First for my gecko a cute
>>2026025
wings not required
see for yourself
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBYJxMCidSY
What a fucking horrible cat, biting like that. Disgraceful little piece of trash. Chuck it outside and lock the fucking door. Damned if I'd have a horrid creature like that living under my roof, eating shit I pay for it to eat. Give it a week sleeping outside where it can't hide on a nice warm paid for blanket and see how it gets on. You were only playing around and it really went for you.
Damn look at that kitteh. What did you do to the poor kitteh .
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