My dog attacked another dog. Am I liable for future vet bills?

That would entirely depend on the severity of the bite, the clinic you went to, and what needed to be done (stitches, pain meds, drain, antibiotics, sedation, etc). It is best to avoid having Buster get into a fight in the first place.

I'm sorry to hear about your dog. She looks like she is experiencing some swelling in the face and is almost certainly in some pain. I understand that you don't have much money, but she almost certainly requires pain medication, anti-inflammatory medication, and antibiotics. The wounds on the face should be clipped around then cleaned with antiseptic in order to disinfect. Depending on the size of any wounds, they may need to be closed with stitches. Some veterinarians reserve medications and / or funding for situations like these that require need. You may also be eligible to apply for care credit. Here is the website. It allows you to obtain monies for veterinary care and pay it off over long periods of time interest free. https://www.carecredit.com/ Any time there is an attack in the face, I would also have to be concerned about possible trauma to the eye. If he is experiencing any difficulty getting around or looks off balanced in any way, there could be head trauma as well. A vet will be needed to make these determinations. I hope you are able to figure things out.

I am so sorry to hear about Lady. It is always upsetting to be in a situation like this, that is unexpected and upsetting and also comes with a big price tag. Without knowing the extent of her injuries it is difficult for us to comment on her injuries and their requirements, but all of these charges are things we would often include in treating a victim of a bad attack, and the prices listed do not seem excessive. Pricing for veterinary treatment does vary by geographical location and each individual clinic. You can look for ideas on helping to pay for vet bills at http://m.humanesociety.org/animals/resources/tips/trouble_affording_veterinary_care.html

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Oh no! Poor Killer! you need to get Killer to a Vet today. The wound itself needs surgery to explore it and close it with stitches. But the Vet has to make sure that the leg isn't broken and he isn't in shock. Ultimately if it is just the wound he should be fine. He will need that wound addressed. I wish Killer the best!

Poor Paco! He really needs to be examined by a vet to determine the extent of his injuries. The cost really depends on where you live and the treatment needed. You could call some local vets and ask the cost of an examination but treatment will vary depending on what needs to be done. He should be examined by a vet as soon as possible so that treatment can be started.

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Poor Harley! I think the wounds/scrapes are fine to leave alone. They are minor and are already healing. Never try to pull fighting dogs apart, that puts you at risk to get bitten. I would use a garden hose/pour water on them or bang pots (or something else loud) together or wait for them to stop. You can always request the other owners information to get proof of Rabies or if the wounds are severe for a police report or to see if they would compensate Veterinary care. I hope this helps and I'm glad this fight was minor.

Without seeing the injuries, it is not possible to tell you whether you can let this heal on its own, but the fact that Bowzer can hardly walk tells me that the bite on his rear leg is serious and needs to be checked out by a veterinarian. It is good that Bowzer has had a rabies vaccination . However he will likely need oral prescription antibiotics to keep from getting a serious infection.