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I got bit by a dog
I am 33 weeks pregnant and i rescued a stray dog 3 months ago. Today he bit me and I was bleeding so bad. He is up to date on his shots. Should I call my doctor? I washed my hand with soap water and cleaned with alcohol. I am so worried. Sometimes I feel like taking the dog back to the shelter but I like him sometimes. And my husband doesn't want to give him away. He has aggresion problem. I am so worried on what to do when our baby will be here
I didn't read all the comments only the poster! I just want to say my daughter got attacked by a dog when she was 13 months old.... she got attacked on the face! She had to have surgery and ended up with 57 stitches in her face at 13 months old!!! The dog was my parents dog! My advice to you is if you want a dog around the baby get a puppy so they can grow up together and the puppy will be easier to train than a stray! If the dog will bite you it can bite anyone!!!
Just so you are aware if you live in the US and own a dog that you know has a strong history of biteing and it bites a child you can be charged with child endangerment and assault of a minor. You will be 100% financially responsible for any medical bills including psychological bills. You can lose your home and all assets. Be very careful about keeping a dog with aggressive behavior.
I work with dogs for a living and there are many different reasons dogs may bite expecially rescues. I would suggest you get the help if a pprofessional dog traniner ASAP or find a new home for the dog. While the dogmay improve its not a risk I would take with an infant
I wouldnt say the dog needs to be put down but he needs to be with someone experienced who can work with him and has the time. Youre bout to have a baby and if he repeatedly bites you he will definitely do to baby. My daughter grew up with our pit bull and german shepherd and they adore her and have never bit us, if they did id made other arrangements. But i understand how u feel, i love animals and wish i could take in all of them. We still have those and now a lab and wolf mix. Good luck mamma!
If a dog bites you and draws blood it needs to be put down. I love my dogs they're my babies but so help me god I'd take them to be put down if they bit me and drew blood
Lol that dog seems funny. Just make sure it isn't left with your babie. But give him another chance
Not sure where you live but here in the states dogs that bite should be reported and put down.
Please get rid of dog how bout if he does bite baby or worse it will be to late
@rockrose, yes you are so right, his aggressive nature put him in the shelter. At first when we got him, he growled at me for making his bed, still pulls it with his teeth. I can't touch his toys and etc. He is very possessive of his belongings. My friends were just sitting on the couch, when he bit one of them and we thought he was abused before so some of the movements might have triggered his anger. @bbybootz15 we've been putting his toys and treats in his bed and training him. As soon as it's over, he is back to normal. Also he gets very excited over treats and sometimes loses his temper. We are trying our best. He isn't friendly with dogs in the park, or kids or men. But thank you all for your great responses.
If he is doing that in the crate, prob a reason. Get some treats and re train his brain into the crate being a good thing.
I'm a little surprised that a maltese/poodle mix would be really bitey, especially the maltese half.
On the other hand, these dogs tend to be VERY expensive and sought after, and my guess is that's the exact reason your dog ended up in rescue. A very expensive small dog that ends up in rescue is a concern - because there's something wrong with it. Otherwise they'd give the dog to someone who was begging for it or they'd sell it.
Best wishes. This little dog isn't going to maul your baby but who wants a dog that bites you all the time?
On the other hand, these dogs tend to be VERY expensive and sought after, and my guess is that's the exact reason your dog ended up in rescue. A very expensive small dog that ends up in rescue is a concern - because there's something wrong with it. Otherwise they'd give the dog to someone who was begging for it or they'd sell it.
Best wishes. This little dog isn't going to maul your baby but who wants a dog that bites you all the time?
Thank you all for your great responses. I talked to the vet and the doctor, and they suggested us to monitor him for 10 days just to be on safe side. We have a crate too, every time we put him on a crate, he barks like crazy, starts to scratch the crate, rip the blanket apart. I am going to watch him for another 10 days or so and if it doesn't work out, likely we will give it to someone without kids or babies. And who has a fence outside where he can jump and play. I will have a serious talk with my husband about this too. Yes he is only 3 years old. He is a maltese and poodle mix. I don't think they are aggressive dogs. We rescued him because we wanted to save a life and we weren't told anything about his aggressive behavior when we rescued him....
I was bitten once in the face by a so called non aggressive family dog. He was up to date on all his shots and my mom insisted on taking me to the hospital. I didn't think I needed to go, but I let her take me anyways, well I ended up getting stitches and a tetanus shot for that freakin dog bite. I was glad I listened to my mom, otherwise the scar wouldnt have healed as nicely as it did. This dog u have taken in, is not a family dog instead a stray that has already bitten u on more than one occasion and this last time u just kept bleeding. Um, yea, I think it's time to turn that dog over to someone else or just drop it off at the shelter. I'm sorry, I know u have compassion for animals, but having a dog with aggression issues around a baby is just asking for something bad to happen. You need to draw the line on what is more important ur compassion for this dog or ensuring u, ur family and baby r safe. I wouldn't trust that dog at all. After being bitten 3 times. Dog bites hurt and can do a lot of damage. Keep that in mind in case he ever decides to bite on ur defenseless baby.
I also have an aggressive dog. He is about 80lbs and has tried to bit people over the past 5 years. He has only bit 3 people, one is my mom. I got a chock chain and he is a different dog when you put the chain and the leash on him. I am due in April before my baby comes home my dog will have the first blanket my baby girl is going use. I want him to get her sent. He will never be left alone w her and we will introduce him to the baby very slowly! Another thing we have learned over the past few years is exercise the dog he plays ball everyday for about an hour. It helps keep his temperament and behavior in check. Try walking your dog or playing ball. Anything to wear him down. Training classes help too. Good luck I know its hard!
Crate is actually a good idea. We had a cage for ours as well. Just make sure you get one big enough for the dogs size because while you all are healing what is causing the aggression he would probably spend a lot time there.
Get him a crate, crate train him and read up on how to help him or get him lessons or you will have to give him up...not safe for baby.
I was also attacked by a neighbor's boxer as a child. It was unprovoked as well.
My husband was bit by his family dog as a baby. The cocker spaniel had never shown aggression. He ended up with almost 50 stiches and has scars across his face,
Head and neck today. I don't trust any dog...
Head and neck today. I don't trust any dog...
Bye Doggy, hello baby
Get rid of him. He will do the same 2 ur baby. He don't need time to adjust. Let someone else take care of thar dog cuz he obviously don't like u
That's a huge liability. If the dog bites a neighbor kid or even someone visiting..that's really bad. If a dog bit me 3 times I'd try to find it a new home. And to have a baby on the way..it's not worth the risk. Dog bites to an infant will be significantly worse and you'll have to live with knowing you could have done something about it. I don't know if your child could get taken away for that, but to me that would be child endangerment if your baby got hurt. I feel bad that you're going through this. It's tough. Good luck. I hope you guys can solve the problem.
Hes bitten you three times hes got to go... im sorry your husband is nuts if he thinks this ok behavior. ... you cannot have an aggressive dog in the house with a baby.... most dogs natural instinct is to protect a pregnant woman not attack her
I personally wouldn't take any chances. Sounds like this pup belongs to an older lady and ti just be a companion dog with not a lot of visitors. You're in a tough situation I feel for you, but biting is not a good thing, and why risk your baby getting bit. Good luck to you and do what you feel best bc you know the dog best!
I hope that his aggressiveness isn't going to be problem when baby arrives :/ that's scary.
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