DS Forums

 
 

Advice on my dogs fighting


Reply
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Old 15-06-2013, 20:02
duffsdad
Forum Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2007
Posts: 9,836

I have two dogs the oldest is almost 15 and the other is 8. The oldest has quite a few health problems but he's fine on the whole.

The problem is twice within the last fortnight he has had a real go at the younger one. Tonight he was trying to get up on the couch as the wee one got down and bumped into him. He totally went for it, the wee ones is okay apart from a cut above his eye. We've separated them, the oldest is in the kitchen and his face is breaking my heart but the wee one is still shaking and i dont want to risk it kicking off again by letting him in just now.

The fight the other week was the first in all the years I've had them, he's still fine out etc. But I dont really know how to deal with it as it's never happened before now.

Would be grateful for any advice. The oldest was at the vet two weeks ago and doesn't have any major concerns. Is this getting less tolerant a sign of getting old or am I just in shock cause I've never seen them like that before.
duffsdad is offline   Reply With Quote
Please sign in or register to remove this advertisement.
Old 15-06-2013, 20:26
avasgranny
Forum Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 6,178
He maybe has a sore bit you don't know about? Maybe the wee one caught him in the wrong place. He may now be thinking you are favouring the wee one by banishing him to the kitchen although I can see why you have split them up.
avasgranny is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 15-06-2013, 21:01
bazaar1
Forum Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Posts: 7,983
Sounds like something is bothering him, could be something simple like his eye sight deteriorating, any sudden change in behaviour needs to be assessed by the vet.

Is also get some dap collars, they are not cheap but work brilliantly, they emit a dog friendly pheromone that calms them, perfectly healthy and might help soothe things until you can work out what's happening.
bazaar1 is offline Follow this poster on Twitter   Reply With Quote
Old 15-06-2013, 21:03
bazaar1
Forum Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Posts: 7,983
Edit: I see you've been to the vets, did you mention the behaviour change or was it just an mot? I'd be tempted to go back, as no dog should change like that so quickly.

Do you crate them? Maybe worth investing in a crate for the older dog, which can be his sanctuary, you don't need to shut him in if you don't want to, but it may give him an area free of the other dog.
bazaar1 is offline Follow this poster on Twitter   Reply With Quote
Old 15-06-2013, 21:07
orangebird
Forum Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2004
Posts: 4,695
Maybe he was taken by surprise, or is in a bit of old man pain. It does just sound like he's being a grumpy old bugger but another trip to the vet is probably in order.
orangebird is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 15-06-2013, 21:16
duffsdad
Forum Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2007
Posts: 9,836
Sounds like something is bothering him, could be something simple like his eye sight deteriorating, any sudden change in behaviour needs to be assessed by the vet.

Is also get some dap collars, they are not cheap but work brilliantly, they emit a dog friendly pheromone that calms them, perfectly healthy and might help soothe things until you can work out what's happening.
One of his problems is his eyesight failing, his left eye is almost completely grey with a cataract. So it could be he didn't see him coming at the side of him.

I've a dap diffuser which I think I'll give a try tonight now you mention it.
duffsdad is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 15-06-2013, 21:18
duffsdad
Forum Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2007
Posts: 9,836
Maybe he was taken by surprise, or is in a bit of old man pain. It does just sound like he's being a grumpy old bugger but another trip to the vet is probably in order.
He has joint stiffness when he gets up so I;m windering if the wee one knocked him.

Everything's calm just now but I'm going to take him to the vet next week again so I will have a word with him. I'm getting grumpier myself as time passes.
duffsdad is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 15-06-2013, 22:00
orangebird
Forum Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2004
Posts: 4,695
He has joint stiffness when he gets up so I;m windering if the wee one knocked him.

Everything's calm just now but I'm going to take him to the vet next week again so I will have a word with him. I'm getting grumpier myself as time passes.
Lol, me too!
orangebird is offline   Reply With Quote
 
Reply




 
Forum Jump


All times are GMT. The time now is 23:13.