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Our dog bit DS. What next?

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newnamefortoday · 04/08/2022 19:39

NC for this one. Our JRT bit 4yo DS on the foot at the weekend. Not terrible, but a huge bruise, puncture wound, visit to minor injuries and antibiotics. We’re not sure exactly what happened, dog was in the garden, DS climbed on the gate as he has done dozens of times before but this time the dog bit his foot as he put it through. Just heard a snarl then a scream. Dog knew exactly who it was as the gate is between garden and house, not the road. It would have been much worse had the gate not been between them. We also have a small baby. We are obviously considering dog’s future and keeping him separated for now. He snarled at my mum this week and caught my ankle snapping at me last week. He’s always been a bit of a grumpy terrier but has never bitten before so we’re considering all possibilities. He’s quite old. Lots to think about but with a small baby we can’t take any chances. What would you do next, apart from taking dog to vet to check for pain etc? Would you expect any follow up from SS or HV through the hospital?

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dawngreen · 12/08/2022 15:55

How do you know how warm it was in another persons area???

Inthesameboatatmo · 12/08/2022 16:15

I hope op updates soon

IsItShining · 12/08/2022 16:25

Inthesameboatatmo · 12/08/2022 16:15

I hope op updates soon

But why should she? Whichever way the decision has gone, people will tear into her and criticise her family for the wrong priorities, at what must already be a very tough time.

Inthesameboatatmo · 12/08/2022 17:21

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