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Hello,

My name is Bruce, and I just was accepted into this discussion.

My first Corgi, Reilly, died last May at 16yrs, 3mos. He was a great little guy. We found a pair of rescue Corgis at Faeryeland Rescue in Minnesota. We were only looking for one, but they had been together for more than seven years (we were told), and their names were Fred & Ginger. How could you separate them?

It looks like they were kennel/breeding dogs, and they had NO training at all. We got them the end of June, and by the end of the year, they were doing very well.

We just love them, but last weekend a problem came up.

Fred does have a slightly compressed disc in his back, and he is on Rymadol and Tramadol when it acts up, which was happening. He want to come up into my Wife's lap, so she gave him a careful boost. He responded by biting her just above the eye. That was very surprising, as he has never shown any aggression to us previously. He has had a couple of small fights with my son in laws dog over a food dish, but I don't call that unusual.

Later, as we were readying for bed, I got down on the floor with him for a tummy rub, which I often do. When I went to get up, he attacked me in the face. Had to go to emergency for many stitches, as he really did a number on me.

We took him to our vet, who ran a complete series of physical tests as well as x-rays of his back, and some other things. Nothing new. She recommended a dog neurologist, which we took him to. After a full day of testing, MRI's Ultrasounds, spine tap, etc. they found nothing.

The only thing I find missing is a thyroid check, which we are going to ask for Monday.

I think he may have had some sort of seizure from the look of his eyes just before he attacked me. We don't know what to do with him. The recommendation is to put him down, of course, before he hurts someone again, worse.

We are heartbroken, as we love these guys so much - they are so great, loving, fun, everything. Any advice would be welcome. Sorry to put this in my first post, but it is the only thing on my mind at the time. When we asked to be on this forum, everything was fine. Things can sure change fast!

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Permalink Reply by Jane Christensen on March 28, 2016 at 12:01am

PLEASE never take this dog or any other dog off of meds without consulting with a vet. Not that it's a bad idea but there could be very serious side effects if taken off to fast!!!!!!!!

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Permalink Reply by Vicky Hay on March 28, 2016 at 12:20am

Yes! That's true: consult with a vet if you venture to try this scheme.

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Permalink Reply by Jan Brandon on October 14, 2016 at 3:23pm

As one of the others said it is very possible that this biting behavior is the reason the dog was put up for adoption. You should contact the rescue org and see if they can contact the previous owner to find out more. But regardless of the cause of the biting - be it medical or a seizure -Biting is a very serious issue - especially with the type of bites and unprovoked aggressive behavior you described. It is never easy - better to say, beyond painful - to have a dog put down. But biting dogs (not just a nipper) but serious repeat biters have to be put down. They are a danger to everyone. You and your family are not safe - and anyone else who comes in contact with dog- including the vets who have to treat him are not safe. They are also a serious liability issue. If your dog bites someone - you can and probably will be sued. What if he bites a kid- or another person and this time takes out an eye? Bites off a little kid's finger? Who needs those headaches. Harsh thoughts, yes, but your dealing with a potential disaster in the making.

You and your wife sound like very kind and generous people and are obviously loving owners, and congrats to you for adopting two rescues! But you deserve a good dog and to enjoy the company of a good dog. There are so many rescues that need homes, share your home with a dog who is worth it. Biters are not worth it.