In the face.

Just got back from the hospital...he's ok, his face his all glued up and he got stitches in his mouth....but could have been way worse.

He accidentally startled the dog while she was sleeping. It all happened really, really fast.

Far out

that's awful!!!!!

I'm forever reminding my kids that even our dog who never bites, MIGHT BITE if you scare him and act unpredictably around him My middle kid especially, who displays some behavioural issues, taunts the dog when I'm not looking

you poor things!!!

Thanks.

Old dogs are especially skittish unfortunately. She's a big dog (German Shorthaired Pointer) so she got him in the upper cheek and in his mouth...you can that she could have easily ripped that whole part of his face off if she was trying to actually attack him.

It was just an accident, but there is no way she is coming near him anymore.

Worse part of it all is we are all alone this week, out in the country and none of my neighbours were home to help. Blood everywhere, dripping down his face and pouring out his mouth...thankfully he's a super tough and clam kid...I was the one that was a wreck. But we got a wet cloth on him immediately and he applied pressure the whole way to the hospital, staying calm.

I'm so proud of him.

JustErin said:

Thanks.

Old dogs are especially skittish unfortunately. She's a big dog (German Shorthaired Pointer) so she got him in the upper cheek and in his mouth...you can that she could have easily ripped that whole part of his face off if she was trying to actually attack him.

It was just an accident, but there is no way she is coming near him anymore.

Worse part of it all is we are all alone this week, out in the country and none of my neighbours were home to help. Blood everywhere, dripping down his face and pouring out his mouth...thankfully he's a super tough and clam kid...I was the one that was a wreck. But we got a wet cloth on him immediately and he applied pressure the whole way to the hospital, staying calm.

I'm so proud of him.

wow, but still you did it you did what you had to do and be a good mum

The other thing that was awful was I was on the phone with my mom who is 1200km away when it happened. She had just finished talking to him and had told him to "kiss the dogs for her"...so that's what he was going to do. He sat beside her on a chair and I guess sat on her leg and that's what made her wake up, jump and react instantly.

That sucks.

Glad to hear the damage was minimal compared to how bad things could've been...

Thanks.

My aunt and uncle met me at the children's hospital. We all tried to stay in good spirits, even Miles was giggling and joking around after awhile. We took lots of pics to document it all.

He'll be fine. He'll just have a scar...which he tells me he thinks is a cool thing.

And thankfully it appears that there is no emotional scarring. He's not now afraid of their dog (or my dog)...he just learned a very valuable lesson about respecting their space....something I had warned him about a million times.

JustErin said:

Thanks.

My aunt and uncle met me at the children's hospital. We all tried to stay in good spirits, even Miles was giggling and joking around after awhile. We took lots of pics to document it all.

He'll be fine. He'll just have a scar...which he tells me he thinks is a cool thing.

And thankfully it appears that there is no emotional scarring. He's not now afraid of their dog (or my dog)...he just learned a very valuable lesson about respecting their space....something I had warned him about a million times.

Both very cool. Good that he doesn't seem traumatized in any way by it.

JustErin said:

Thanks.

My aunt and uncle met me at the children's hospital. We all tried to stay in good spirits, even Miles was giggling and joking around after awhile. We took lots of pics to document it all.

He'll be fine. He'll just have a scar...which he tells me he thinks is a cool thing.

And thankfully it appears that there is no emotional scarring. He's not now afraid of their dog (or my dog)...he just learned a very valuable lesson about respecting their space....something I had warned him about a million times.

what is it about Canadian kids? they're indestructible.

maybe it's all the ice hockey...

JustErin said:

Thanks.

My aunt and uncle met me at the children's hospital. We all tried to stay in good spirits, even Miles was giggling and joking around after awhile. We took lots of pics to document it all.

He'll be fine. He'll just have a scar...which he tells me he thinks is a cool thing.

And thankfully it appears that there is no emotional scarring. He's not now afraid of their dog (or my dog)...he just learned a very valuable lesson about respecting their space....something I had warned him about a million times.

I'm glad he is doing well. How are you?

That sucks! I'm glad your son is okay, poor kid.

wow. i'm glad he's okay. it's weird how dogs go for the face bits when they're startled. we have a couple of lawsuits like that at work.

That's always scary. A couple year back, my kid took a nasty scratch across the cheek when she decided to press our cat between her head and a wall. I dunno what the heck she was thinking.

She just barely avoided stitches, but she still carries a light, but noticeable, scar. It was a good lesson to respect animals for what they are. And, yes, I also applaud you all for realizing it wasn't entirely the dog's fault.

I'm glad your kid is OK.

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BklynBabe said:

Thank goodness your son is going to be okay. And thank you for realizing it wasn't totally the dog's fault. Many people would be screaming to put the dog down. But sometimes an accident is really just an accident. Heck, my cat startle me awake once and I threw her across the room. She bounced...but she forgave, and also never startled me again. I've tried to explain dogs and cats to my nephew but he doesn't listen, but then complains when he gets bitten or scratched, but then goes back and sticks his face right back in the same animal's face. I don't let him really play with my dog for that reason. Animals aren't perfect either, but just like people you can pretty much tell the ones that mean you harm from the scared ones or accidental moments.

Of course I didn't freak out and want her put down. It really was an accident. Her breed is also notoriously great with children and she's never, ever shown any aggression in her 14 years. I'm not concerned with her, my Weimaraner got the same way in her last years. I'm more concerned about my son respecting her space, even he does just want to give her a hug.

kewlschool said:

JustErin said:

Thanks.

My aunt and uncle met me at the children's hospital. We all tried to stay in good spirits, even Miles was giggling and joking around after awhile. We took lots of pics to document it all.

He'll be fine. He'll just have a scar...which he tells me he thinks is a cool thing.

And thankfully it appears that there is no emotional scarring. He's not now afraid of their dog (or my dog)...he just learned a very valuable lesson about respecting their space....something I had warned him about a million times.

I'm glad he is doing well. How are you?

I'm doing fine.

When I read that first line "in the face" my heart sank.

I'm glad and relieved to hear you are both doing okay. I've read so many similar, but worse stories in the news.

Could have been much, much worse. I'm not sure if we can say that your son has born again, ...but that was close: an upset dog bitting the face/neck is lethal...

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Thank goodness you're both okay.

I am glad your son isn't messed up by this incident.

Pets are being a real pain in the ass lately

my cousins cocker spaniel on xmas a few yrs back right when i walked in the door bit me...a basketball player jump..i was standing straight up and he bite my face.i'm 5'7"... got my forehead and inside my nose...nearly broke my gllasses. lucky i didn't need any stitches.

i hear some animals will attack tattooed and pierced ppl out of the blue. my cat does it to me allll the time.

I learned the hard way not to mess with my cat when she is sleeping. A few years ago I went to kiss her on the head while she was sleeping and she immediately turned around and bit me on my cheek. It bled a little but did not require stitches. I am glad to hear your son is OK.

JustErin said:

The other thing that was awful was I was on the phone with my mom who is 1200km away when it happened. She had just finished talking to him and had told him to "kiss the dogs for her"...so that's what he was going to do. He sat beside her on a chair and I guess sat on her leg and that's what made her wake up, jump and react instantly.

Fuuuuck.

I havent trusted my dog since he bit my son and almost tore his lip off... the only reason i laugh is cause my boy thinks hes so tough and he terrorizes us constantly...he didnt deserve it, but that's what he gets for yanking the dog around all the time.......some kids can pretend to be idiots when they want to...anyhow..I'm glad he made it through the hospital, alternate hot compress when its sore and a cold compress if he says its painful... Poor suga...

JustErin said:

Thanks guys, we had a good day today.

Well, here they are a few minutes ago. It hurts him to smile so this is why he's so serious looking.

JustErin said:

Thanks guys, we had a good day today.

Well, here they are a few minutes ago. It hurts him to smile so this is why he's so serious looking.

Glad you're both ok Erin. Cool Kermit t-shirt too!