05/29/2026
I had an incident last week with Rocko and Peanut. They got into a tussle and both got injured. I don't know what prompted it. Peanut has never instigated a confrontation, and Rocko has never gone after Peanut. It was before feeding time. I was resting in bed in the late afternoon watching YouTube videos when I heard something. I turned down the volume and only heard some branches banging on the side of the house. It was quite windy outside. I decided to feed the dogs their supper. While preparing their meals, Peanut came limping to her spot. I called for Rocko, but there was no response. I found Rocko in a recliner with blood on his cheek. Peanut had no apparent injury but the limp. I put antibiotic ointment on Rocko's injury. Peanut had a puncture wound on her left knee. I put ointment on her wound. They both ate. I feed them on opposite sides of the room. Peanut's limping got worse over the next few days, and her knee swelled up. I had pain meds and oral antibiotics on hand. After a few more days of cold wraps and antibiotic salve, the infection on her knee drained, and they have both healed completely. Rocko has caused a few issues with other dogs in the past 7 years but never with Peanut. I'll never know what caused this incident.
