With two pups it was bound to happen...

Patch has a small wound on her neck. I think Huey finally got a good bite in...he "fights" back when they wrestle, but Patch doesn't realize shes got 40 lbs on him. I swear she's convinced she's a lap dog...so the matches can be fairly one sided.

I found the scab just now, doesn't seem to be bothering her and it wasn't deep.  I cleaned it off, but is it worth a bandage? 

 Wow, that's harsh .. and yeah, definitely get insurance. They might give you problems if they decide you have an "aggressive dog", but there are discount programs (I use Pet Assure, but I've heard of United Pet Care too..) you can get in addition to pet insurance. Look into it!

My springer spaniel, Jackie, that I lost last November had aggressive moments and actually attacked Zoe when she was 10 wks old (Jackie had caught a baby bunny and Zoe was going to investigate).  It was in the evening so I took her to the emergency vet becasue she was cut up pretty bad.  They cleaned her wounds, gave her pain meds and anibiotics to keep it from getting infected. I thought for sure the poor pup would be scarred for life but everything scabbed over and healed quite nicely - you would never know to look at her now. As for pet insurance, my vet gave me a good recommendation, he said instead of paying a premium to an insurance company every month, open up a separate account at your bank and just put whatever you would be paying each month into that account and use it for vet expenses.

As Bev said, with a GSP you kind of get used to bumps and cuts. I remember the first injury Bo had I freaked out (first time dog and GSP owner). By the time he was a year old I was much more laissez-faire about his injuries. If you're worried, go to the vet. But unless there is significant blood loss or a large gaping hole, the vet will do the same things Bev recommended: clean, dry and monitor.

 Excellent, EXCELLENT idea.....the insurance money in your own bank account!   Afterall, you would never have to worry about being claims being denied!  

Thanks for the idea.  I'll check it out....you do have a point!  It's always something!! 77. doesn't sound too bad.

 Hi, does the gotpetplan cover vaccinations and yearly exams, etc.I looked at the plan, and it looks really good.  We've spent more on vet bills with these two this year, than I have spent on my own children in the last 5 years!  Not even joking! 

 so it's a one year wait on pre-existing?   That would be everything on my two pups!  

doesnt cover regular shots or normal checkups but it covers every illness except for me in CT, the knee problem...forgot what it is called. 

just looked at my plan....does not cover pre existing conditions. and the knee thing is a year. I got a multiple pet discount. i am worried about Velvet taking Windsor's eye out as she likes to bite his head when he makes her mad.