My Dog Got Bit By Another Dog

Dog bites can be very serious.

My dog got bit by another dog. And in the end it s always come down to those two types of people. If the bite came from another dog who lives in the same house as the dog that got bit you need to figure out what triggered the biting event. The dog may become fearful of other dogs and the owner may become tense every time another dog approaches. Dogs are often inquisitive and social which is why they approach other dogs to interact and play with them.

Think of the damage puppy teeth do when the baby dog grabs and shakes a stuffed toy and multiply that by two or three times to imagine what happens to the fragile puppy body. He s attended scenes where a dog has been nicked scratched even outright killed by another dog. If you ever find yourself saying to your vet my dog was bit by another dog you have reason for concern. It could have been jostling over a favorite toy that escalated or a nervous dog getting spooked by the doorbell.

When the canine teeth puncture the skin they can rip and tear the muscle beneath when the attacker shakes his head. We have people who stand around and say my dog caused damage to your dog and they feel responsible for it. If it s not covered it comes out of your pocket because refusing to pay the vet bill may cause the owner to seek legal action in a small. It is imperative that you determine how serious the bite on your dog is and whether it requires an immediate emergency trip to the vet clinic or if it is a nip or surface bite you can treat at home.

Or i ll go to the vet with you.