My dog bit someone. Will they be put down or face other consequences?

The biggest concern with a dog bite is the potential for the spread of rabies. I assume that you were already told this and this would be the reason for needing to involve animal control. In the vast majority of cases, there is no need to euthanize the dog and it depends on the risk of the dog having rabies (it is often a small chance). The only reason that Osito would need to be euthanized is if he has a big risk of carrying the disease. The reason for euthanizing is that there is only one way to diagnose rabies, which involves testing the brain. Since rabies is 100% fatal, there are occasions when a dog is euthanized in order to potentially save a person's life. I know this answer is still a bit vague and that's because it really depends on the circumstance. He will definitely need to be quarantined (might be able to do this at home), but I would not be too worried about him being euthanized against your will. It's best to call Animal Control, so you can get more information and ensure everyone is safe. Below is a link to more information about the protocol followed after a dog bite. https://www.cdc.gov/rabies/specific_groups/veterinarians/person_bitten.html I hope that helps and all is well with all involved.

First of all, I am so very sorry this happened. It's an awful place to be in. The short answer is that euthanasia is the only way to ensure your son is safe from being bit by Duke again. Big dogs can seriously hurt or kill children in a moment. Many dogs won't bite but Duke chose to. He probably had a good reason (pinched, anxiety, etc, etc), but the problem is he'll probably have a good reason again (because kids stay kids for a long long time). If you decide you want to keep him, I would very strongly recommend an appointment with a veterinary behaviorist (not a trainer or non-vet behaviorist) to talk about management and treatment for aggression. Your vet can help you find one. While you're deciding, do not allow Duke to be with any children, supervise or unsupervised. This is not a punishment, it's for both of their safety. Duke will always be a risk for your son now and you have to decide if you can accept that responsibility. It's a horrible decision to have to make, but you have to protect your child. Again, my sincere condolences.

First off, I'm so sorry you have to make this decision! It's a very hard one to make, but it likely is best for the safety of your baby especially if he put your brother in the hospital before with a bite. I can say honestly that dogs who are aggressive are not recommended to be rehomed due to the safety risks. I'm not sure that lead Henry to bite your brother, but you need to be honest with the animal charity about that situation. They may want to do evaluations with an animal behavioral expert before deciding if it's safe to rehome him. Sometimes it does happen that a dog needs to be put down for the safety of everyone, and you don't want to keep a dog who can potentially hurt your baby. Ultimately you have to put the safety of your baby first as hard as it is, and removing him from the home is likely best. Again, I'm sorry you are in this position!

A dog must be infected with rabies to give it to someone. If Tyson has been vaccinated against rabies, then he will not spread the disease. Any dog, even if they have been with you since birth, can get rabies. If an animal with rabies bites Tyson, he can be infected and spread it to you. Signs of rabies in dogs can include aggression, trouble drinking, dilated pupils, and drooling, which progress to coma and death. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Hello. If Bella received a proper vaccination from her veterinarian, then there is no need to worry at all about your sister getting rabies. If the vaccine was not properly administered by a licensed veterinarian, the Bella might be able to be quarantined as required by your local municipality. Here in the US, an unvaccinated dog is quarantined at a holding facility ( often a veterinary facility ) for 10 days. If no symptoms, then no need to worry. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

This is because of the Rabies virus which is fatal and can be transmitted to humans. a dog with rabies can only infect others once the virus has reached the brain and salivary gland, from this point on the dog will die within 10 days. the purpose of the quarantine is to make sure your dog survives the 10 days, if he doesn't then the people he has bitten need to have a series of vaccinations/serum against rabies in order to survive.

Hello. Extracting all of a pet's teeth is a major undertaking, & can cost many thousands of dollars. But, you cannot keep a dog that bites in a home with children. Hopefully, they can try to rehome the dog with a more suitable one, but if the bite was unprovoked & particularly vicious, then euthanasia may be the only option. Even a dog without teeth can still hurt a child, never mind creating a very scary situation for a child. This is always a tough & sad situation. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.