Here is a picture of a dog that tangled with a Porcupine.
She is part pit and Australian Cattle Dog. The vet took the photo's before
the long surgery to remove them.Her tongue was covered and she couldn't
open her mouth before he removed them.
She is doing OK after surgery and is on antibiotics.
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This poor puppers...
This poor puppers...
[FONT=Arial Black]I hope you cherish this sweet way of life, and I hope you know that it comes with a price.
~Darrel Worley~
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Bullet's trial was a farce. Can I get an AMEN?????
We won't be punished for our sins, but BY them.
~Darrel Worley~
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Bullet's trial was a farce. Can I get an AMEN?????
We won't be punished for our sins, but BY them.
This poor puppers...
Reminder to self: Never mess with Mother nature.
Contrary to popular belief, porcupines can't shoot their quills, but they are so loosley attached that a single swipe of the tail will result in this.
Worse yet, the barbs of the quills expand when they hit blood and work themselves deeper and deeper if they are not removed. Pulling them out with pliers will do nothing but tear tissue.
I see them every so often on the roads, since they have no natural enemies, they feel invincible to threats and are often run over due to their lack of fear of cars. If you see one in real life, don't worry, they are slow moving and even tempered, but whatever you do, don't mess with them.:-2
Contrary to popular belief, porcupines can't shoot their quills, but they are so loosley attached that a single swipe of the tail will result in this.
Worse yet, the barbs of the quills expand when they hit blood and work themselves deeper and deeper if they are not removed. Pulling them out with pliers will do nothing but tear tissue.
I see them every so often on the roads, since they have no natural enemies, they feel invincible to threats and are often run over due to their lack of fear of cars. If you see one in real life, don't worry, they are slow moving and even tempered, but whatever you do, don't mess with them.:-2
All the world's a stage and the men and women merely players...Shakespeare
This poor puppers...
Awww....... That poor dog!
She must have been feeling so sorry for herself.
I'm so pleased that she's recovering now.:-1
She must have been feeling so sorry for herself.
I'm so pleased that she's recovering now.:-1
This poor puppers...
Another little-known fact about porcupines: You can actually pet them. There are some that have been raised to be very docile and are used to people. If you stroke them along their back, in the direction the quills lay, you can pet them and not get skewered! I'm not sure why anyone would WANT to, but it is possible!
[FONT=Arial Black]I hope you cherish this sweet way of life, and I hope you know that it comes with a price.
~Darrel Worley~
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Bullet's trial was a farce. Can I get an AMEN?????
We won't be punished for our sins, but BY them.
~Darrel Worley~
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Bullet's trial was a farce. Can I get an AMEN?????
We won't be punished for our sins, but BY them.
This poor puppers...
I said the same as Abbey Awww ....that poor dog, what pain she must have went through.:-1
This poor puppers...
BabyRider wrote: Here is a picture of a dog that tangled with a Porcupine.
She is part pit and Australian Cattle Dog. The vet took the photo's before
the long surgery to remove them.Her tongue was covered and she couldn't
open her mouth before he removed them.
She is doing OK after surgery and is on antibiotics.
That is hellish. The poor dog. OMG !!!! Porcupine quills generally have to be snipped in half to release the pressure inside the tube of the quill, then the barb contracts and they can be pulled out with less distress to the animal on the receiving end of the quill.
Oh I find that pic disturbing
She is part pit and Australian Cattle Dog. The vet took the photo's before
the long surgery to remove them.Her tongue was covered and she couldn't
open her mouth before he removed them.
She is doing OK after surgery and is on antibiotics.
That is hellish. The poor dog. OMG !!!! Porcupine quills generally have to be snipped in half to release the pressure inside the tube of the quill, then the barb contracts and they can be pulled out with less distress to the animal on the receiving end of the quill.
Oh I find that pic disturbing
�You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.�
• Mae West
• Mae West
This poor puppers...
That's the worst I've ever seen!!
Thank goodness for anesthesia and pain meds, eh?
Thank goodness for anesthesia and pain meds, eh?