How do I know my dog is ok after a dog fight?
Mariam Stark
2025-06-01 03:29:25
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Do: Once the fight ends and you have calmed them you need to make a quick medical check. If one or both of the dogs are seriously injured you need to take the appropriate medical steps and get them to a vet immediately. After the fight has been broken up you should immediately get both dogs to lay down and become calm where the fight happened. If it takes 30 minutes, so be it. If the dogs become calm after a fight they can move on and be fine. Dogs live in the moment and argue and fight like little kids on a playground. They don't hold grudges and once the fight has passed the dogs have moved on.
Do: If one of the dogs is “locked” on there is an appropriate way to apply a choke hold to that dog to get them to release. Sometimes dogs will release when their back legs are lifted and you can also use a leash.
Do: Once they are calm and tired you are going to let them back together.
MUST: WALK THEM TOGETHER AFTER A FIGHT AS FAR/LONG AS YOU CAN.
Don't: Wait. If there are injuries - you need to get them help.
Destini Jacobs
2025-05-19 10:57:09
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If your dog does get involved in an altercation, make sure to get the personal information from the owner, and safely contain the dog who attacked. Always ask if the dog is up to date on their rabies vaccine. When assessing your dog’s physical injuries, here are some signs that indicate you should make your way to our emergency vet. Excessive Bleeding, Deep Wounds, Signs of Pain, Difficulty Breathing, or Unable to Walk are all indicators that your dog needs immediate veterinary care. Many serious injuries seen with dog fights are internal and dogs can have critical injuries with no outward signs of trauma at all. Anytime a dog has been in a fight they should see a veterinarian to look for pain/wounds or signs of serious internal injury. You know your dog best, so go with your gut feeling. If your dog needs medical attention, call Evolution Vet right away. Expect some behavioral changes from your dog as well, as many may be fearful of other dogs after an intense fight.
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