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(3,329 posts) Mon Feb 9, 2026, 10:33 PM Feb 9

Second dog fight in a week. [View all]

Last week one of my dogs had another by the neck, shaking her. She had puncture wounds and was treated. She's fine now. Tonight she attacked my older dog who has a torn ear but thankfully no puncture wounds. I've got to figure out what to do about the aggression. In the first case the dogs got overly excited because the yard guy was there. Tonight it was over food. Where do I start?

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Second dog fight in a week. [View all] QED Feb 9 OP

I know otherss will provide truly helpful suggestions. My first thought niyad Feb 9 #1

The ER vet said just that QED Feb 9 #2

We had a pet become very agressive because of a sever medical issue that was not immediately Ferrets are Cool Feb 9 #5

Check with your vet. Dear_Prudence Feb 9 #3

I have appointments with my vet for both QED Feb 10 #7

Are you feeding them all in the same room? Bayard Feb 9 #4

I feed them in their crates QED Feb 10 #8

When did this girl come in? Bayard Feb 10 #12

I've had her since June. QED Feb 10 #13

I agree about finding a behaviorist... imaginary girl Feb 9 #6

I'm definitely more vigilant. QED Feb 10 #9

Yes, it's easier for dogs in high arousal... imaginary girl Feb 10 #10

I don't see any of that. QED Feb 10 #11