This morning a horrible vicious little mongrel climbed a wire fence and 'visited' our 11 month old labrador who is in her first season. They had at up to an hour together before I disturbed them and the dog then tried to attack me and turned on the labrador. It then escaped back over the fence. Hmmm. I was wondering if I can have her spayed in a few weeks? If she is pregnant can the vet deal with the puppies at the same time? We are shocked by this as we are responsible dog owners and have kept the dog away from all others for the last 3 weeks..we just werent expecting a good climber! Also would the neighbour be liable to pitch in financially?
2007-01-10 03:00:22 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
For clarification, I live in the countryside, have a 6foot 6inch wire fence at the gate into the dog yard and a 6foot 6inch stone wall around the other three sides. I own 17 acres of surrounding land and my nearest neighbour is three fields away. The owner of the mongrel lives further than that and I did not know he had a dog until this afternoon!! I left my labrador outside for around an hour this afternoon because I had to repair a leaking pipe in the kitchen floor and my dog does not like the sound of drilling!! I assure you all I am a responsible dog owner, that is why I am concerned at what has happened and want to do what is best for my dog. I am just off the phone to the vet and she can give 2 injections (£25)like a morning after pill - starting on Friday - and can spay the dog in the next few months.
Thanks everyone for all your advice.
2007-01-10 04:43:00 · update #1
How mean of all these people to say you are irresponsbile. you kept your dog in your fenced garden thats certainly not irresponsible.
I would however approach the neighbour and let him know that his dog can climb very high fences in pursuit of a bit of action!!!
Also as for the dogs temperament- not sure if you know but when dogs are mating they can sometimes be very very aggressive to humans if they either a- do not know you or b- think you are interfering- he may infact be a lovely natured chap just caught him at the wrong time- or he may be a little git!!!
Either way have a friendly chat with neighbour to let him know but certainly no point in falling out over it!!
gd luck at vets
2007-01-10 06:10:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you leave your dog alone and in full season in your garden you are NOT responsible. You must have realised that other dogs can get in. If you get her to a vet tomorrow she can have a misalliance injection which will bring her into season again and prevent the mating from 'taking'. Only this time, never leave her outside on her ouw. On the lead outside or stand with her while she toilets, than back indoors again. The neighbour is not financially liable for you letting an in season b1tch stay in the garden alone.
2007-01-10 04:34:25 · answer #2 · answered by fenlandfowl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take her to the vets as soon as possible and they should be able to give her a shot of something like the morning after pill, so even if she was mated she won't have puppies. This needs to be done asap though.
Aside from the puppy issue, you need to wait 12 weeks after a season before spaying as any earlier significantly increases the risks of major bleeding.
Phone your vet right away and get their advice, but if this just happened they should be able to prevent any puppies. Good luck
2007-01-10 03:07:08 · answer #3 · answered by MyNutmeg 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Oh no! chances are, shes pregnant. what a terrible thing to happen! i think vets cand and will do a spay/abort. it might not sounds pleasant, and might cost more than a basic spay. I am sure there are those who will be against it, but with the amount of unwanted puppies out there, the last thing we need is more. you sound like a responsible owner so i'm sure you'll do the right thing! not sure if you can get any financial help from the neighbors, but maybe if you spoke to them they'd offer (long shot i know!)?
2007-01-10 03:08:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
That is why you never leave a bit ch in season alone. Dogs have even been known to breed through a chain link fence.
Do not put her through a mismate shot if you are going to spay her anyway, it is VERY hard on them. Just have her spayed in the next week or two.
2007-01-10 07:33:55 · answer #5 · answered by whpptwmn 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
During this time, you have to definitely keep her inside at all time. Mines is in heat as we speak and she is only allowed outside if I or my husband is there to supervise her. I only take her out to potty and get a little exercise in my backyard then right back inside my house. I have a male too but they are separate until her heat is over. I have neighbors with dogs and I know they can sense her because everytime she's outside, they are barking and going crazy behind the fence and I SERIOUSLY do not want accidents. This is how it's going to be if you refuse to spay your female. Good Luck.
2016-05-23 04:10:18 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you pushed the issue yes thy neighbor is responsible, it was their doggy that did the deed to your dog in YOUR yard. I don't know for sure if Vets aboard puppies that's something you need to ask your Vet. The next time you see the dog in your yard call the cops and tell them that there's a strange dog in your yard then they should come out and then you can tell them who's dog it is and the owners could a ticket depending on what your state or city laws there are.
2007-01-10 03:24:20 · answer #7 · answered by Super Mom 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sorry, but it wasn't very responsible leaving her outside unattened for an hour. If you are in the UK, contact your vet as soon as possible as your b1tch can have a "morning after" injection. Your vet can also advise you on the best time to spay.
2007-01-10 03:24:15 · answer #8 · answered by anwen55 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
This is why you NEVER leave a bi tch in season unattended outside, even in a fenced yard.
Yes, you can have her spayed. Consult with your vet as to when they prefer to do it.
As for the neighbors, you can try but I doubt you'll have much luck. People who let their dogs wander don't tend to be much for taking responsibility.
Edit: There IS a "morning after" shot, but the side effects can be nasty (including life-threatening pyometra). It is better to just have her spayed.
2007-01-10 03:07:56 · answer #9 · answered by DaBasset - BYBs kill dogs 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
yes, i used to have neighbors that raised dogs and the vet can abort the puppies and spay at the same time. also call the pound on your neighbor's dog it sounds like a vicious dog and a danger not only to other pets but to humans too. you might also want to make a complaint to your local police department too just for the record to protect yourself and your family. financially..you could probably bring them to small claims court depending on the cost of treatment for your dog but it might cost you more in the long run. good luck
2007-01-10 03:07:05 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋