Oh my gosh, Catrin. Getting attacked by a dog while riding is one of my bigger fears. I'm glad you're relatively okay. I'm impressed that you didn't crash! Take Makbike's advice. I can't believe somebody would have a dog like that out without a leash. Irresponsible dog owner!
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05-14-2011, 11:04 AM #1
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05-14-2011, 12:21 PM #2
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Oh, man.
So glad you were able to get away! Hope they find the dog/owner and verify that it's had its shots. And make sure that nothing like that happens again. 
I'm pretty sure the ER has to report a dog bite. They do in Ohio.
Last time I was bit by a dog while riding, it didn't even break the skin, but left a deep hematoma in my calf muscle that took months to clear. Take care of those wounds.
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05-14-2011, 12:25 PM #3
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(((catrin!)))
I hope they find that dog (and owner!) and that you feel better pronto. Wow, you didn't go down, I am so impressed. You are now a bicycle rock star!
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05-14-2011, 12:52 PM #4
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Not to scare you as well but since they haven't located the dog I would get the rabies vaccine. In Texas it is common practice if the dog is not known to be vaccinated and not located to get the vaccine. Unfortunately I have seen from my vet friends it is unpleasant round of shots but the rabies virus is not one you can survive. In my area if they bite twice they are euthanized, it stinks but the owners obviously are not taking care of their responsibility and the dog is danger to to everyone.
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05-14-2011, 01:40 PM #5
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Wow Catrin hope you heal fast and they find the dog (and the owner). I'm impressed that you could keep riding.
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05-14-2011, 01:52 PM #6
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HOLY MOLY!!!
I can't imagine how bad it could have been if you'd fallen and that dog got on top of you. eeesh- horrid dog owner. I'm so sorry you were bitten. I hope you feel better soon and that it all heals up nicely.
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05-14-2011, 03:31 PM #7
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Yikes, Catrin. Glad you got away with only bites and not something worse.
Sorry, it ruined your good ride too.
I'm with the others here; if they don't find the dog, you should probably do the vaccine
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