Dog been bitten by another - where do we stand?

[Fosbery Holster]

Because both dogs weren’t under total control l would accept the 50% offered in settlement.

A similar thing happened to one of mine, but my dog was attacked whilst on the lead under total control, l had to lay into the attacking dog with my stick to get it to release, it cost £75 at the Vets for treatment, but the owner of the out of control dog paid the total costs........next door neighbour.

 

[VSS]

Straight from Satan's Bottom. HIdeous stuff, does more harm than good. If you think it helped, the wound didn't need helping!!

To be fair, I'm more of a purple spray man myself, but there used to be an excellent wound powder by the name of Negasunt. I think it contained DDT or some such nasty stuff, so was discontinued, but it really did work!

 

[Rusty Gate]

Both off leads & he reacted to yours. Take the money then report it after as a future incident may be relying on you to do so. Like nipping a child...... but he's never done anything like this before!

 

[Grannysmith]

Having spent many hours up high seats and having it ruined by free running dogs i think all dogs should be on a lead,
Unless of course you are on your own private land with no footpaths.
We have 100 acres of orchards on part of our farm and have had loads of cider apples rejected because of dog **** where dog owners leave the dogs run while they walk the footpath and when i say loads i mean 12 ton loads that the brewers wont take because some selfish owner thinks that 'hes not doing any harm!'

 

[Fair Hill]

If ur dog is off the lead, it doesn't matter wether walking very closely at heel or running wild it will end up being a 50/50 when it comes to blame.
Not right but way it is.

Think the honey needs to be Manuka honey, a mate swears by it on his.
I've tried it althou not entirely convinced by its healing powers.

Manuka honey does have fantastic healing powers but the conmen copped on to the shortage of supply v demand and a lot of the stuff being sold as Manuka is fake.

I always found after leaving well enough alone for a few days fresh seaweed rubbed into a wound a couple of times a day helped, there was also a black powder that I think was meant for treating wounds after removing horns from bullocks that was magic. I'd always just give a dog a jab of penicillin after working it and then leave it alone in the kennel/run with plenty water and soft food. Usually after a day or two curled up in the corner licking it's wounds it would start walking around the run then and be looking forward to going to the beach with it's big swelled head.

 

[Ade8mm]

Having spent many hours up high seats and having it ruined by free running dogs i think all dogs should be on a lead,
Unless of course you are on your own private land with no footpaths.
We have 100 acres of orchards on part of our farm and have had loads of cider apples rejected because of dog **** where dog owners leave the dogs run while they walk the footpath and when i say loads i mean 12 ton loads that the brewers wont take because some selfish owner thinks that 'hes not doing any harm!'

Bring back Dog Licences with conditions on them. One of which should be a medical report on the owners capability to control his dog and its actions. Simple

 

[Buchan]

To be fair, I'm more of a purple spray man myself, but there used to be an excellent wound powder by the name of Negasunt. I think it contained DDT or some such nasty stuff, so was discontinued, but it really did work!

IT was fine as long as it didn't go into the wound, because it kept flies off. The fine powder reacts with wound edges and slows healing. All wounds have to start healing by removing the dead tissue first. Thsi is why those who glue wounds need to close the wound first and put the glue OVER the sealed edges, not into them

 

[Dodder]

OK, thanks again for all the opinions. I have to disagree with some of you, the Collie was being a complete pita and was definitely pestering our dogs - all they wanted to do was enjoy their walk and he kept coming up to them and then running away 20yds as if to goad them. During the first encounter the third & last time I tried to get him to bugger off he growled at me!

We will accept the 50% and put it down to experience. The Emergency vets consultation fee was very high which I kind of understand as it was a Saturday night. What really rubbed salt in the wound was the prices they charged for the antibiotics and metacam - at least double what it would normally be which is surely unecessary and basically legal robbery. Meant to have attached a picture just after it happened earlier but here it is - don't think any wound powders, sprays or honey would have fixed this....

 

[Waz77]

I think the main problem here is the vet

 

[Ade8mm]

Dodder. Can't help wondering if you are of the younger blame and claim generation rather than acknowledging force-majeur .

Stuff happens.

 

[Fair Hill]

OK, thanks again for all the opinions. I have to disagree with some of you, the Collie was being a complete pita and was definitely pestering our dogs - all they wanted to do was enjoy their walk and he kept coming up to them and then running away 20yds as if to goad them. During the first encounter the third & last time I tried to get him to bugger off he growled at me!

We will accept the 50% and put it down to experience. The Emergency vets consultation fee was very high which I kind of understand as it was a Saturday night. What really rubbed salt in the wound was the prices they charged for the antibiotics and metacam - at least double what it would normally be which is surely unecessary and basically legal robbery. Meant to have attached a picture just after it happened earlier but here it is - don't think any wound powders, sprays or honey would have fixed this....

WTF attacked it, a single saber toothed Collie?

 

[Drum123]

Who does your nails? Theyre pretty.

 

[woodmaster]

Take the 50% and move on. Small claim.s court will not be the answer to this one I'm afraid.

 

[Tom D]

My lab got bitten by a neighbours lab once, it was £400 for the repairs, significantly worse than yours though 20+ stitches. The neighbour paid the whole bill.

 

[Rob1562]

I do find working Collies to be a very different proposition to pet Collies......my current Slovak has been attacked by a pet Collie (whilst he was on a lead) and now is very wary of all black and white dogs.
My previous dog (a 10 stone Japanese Akita) was also attacked by a Collie whilst he was on a lead......that one turned out very differently for that particular Collie (must have had a death wish !) he got thrown around like a rag doll and torn open. I tried to intervene but there was no way they were letting me stop them.
So from personal experience I have to say If I see a Collie off the lead I give it a very wide berth.

 

[Dodder]

Who does your nails? Theyre pretty.

Nice of you to say!

 

[gundog]

Bite back K9 spray always carry a can well worth the money recommend by police dog handler and it works
gundog

 

[Jagare]

To be fair, I'm more of a purple spray man myself, but there used to be an excellent wound powder by the name of Negasunt. I think it contained DDT or some such nasty stuff, so was discontinued, but it really did work!

Ah, the purple spray. was that not Gentian Violet? we used that on ring worm on cattle also used on cuts, wounds, pimples on the bum and other assorted ailment. Not thought about the purple pokey for years.

 

[Idlemusket]

I am quite disappointed nobody mentioned Stockholm tar as a home remedy.... did right seeing a vet if you're not confident in assessing the damage against the dogs ability to self heal Unfortunately pet insurance has pushed the cost of treatments up in my opinion. I am not surprised at £400 I recently took one in for a tooth extraction, vet offered a titanium insert???? cost £700 for the extraction

 

[scotch_egg]

OK, thanks again for all the opinions. I have to disagree with some of you, the Collie was being a complete pita and was definitely pestering our dogs - all they wanted to do was enjoy their walk and he kept coming up to them and then running away 20yds as if to goad them. During the first encounter the third & last time I tried to get him to bugger off he growled at me!

We will accept the 50% and put it down to experience. The Emergency vets consultation fee was very high which I kind of understand as it was a Saturday night. What really rubbed salt in the wound was the prices they charged for the antibiotics and metacam - at least double what it would normally be which is surely unecessary and basically legal robbery. Meant to have attached a picture just after it happened earlier but here it is - don't think any wound powders, sprays or honey would have fixed this....

Have you got a photo of the wound after treatment?

I would be interested to see if there is much damage around the site.