i just got bitten by my neighbors' german shephard and its usualy really nice but i think it got scared because it got out of the unlocked fence and im NOT going to sue them and the dog is NOT vicious and i just want to know if most dogs have had their rabies shots. my neighbors are nice and actually pretty rich so i doubt they would do something illegal, right?
2007-07-13 07:26:55 · 19 answers · asked by MAC 4 in Pets ➔ Dogs
well natasha, i think this dog may have the name sargent. ha! =] i;m pretty shure most house dogs should have there shots. because they are living in a home with humans and if one human hurt sargent in some way... he might tic and attack... German Shephards are big dogs but also +++ since theres 2 dog there sargent & midnight... the dog must of bit each other one. and they neighbours seem nice so the dog would reflect them. and stuff. i think ur okay..... but if it seems to be getting like a rash maybe.... maybe go to the hospital.. to check it out... will that hurt u? no... so just make shure ur okay! and the hospital always open =] ha!
2007-07-14 06:14:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask them if he has his rabies shots.
And all bites should be turned in to animal control. You should go to the ER, their homeowner's insurance will cover this, and get some antibiotics. This has nothing to do with you being nice, or the dog being nice, or the neighbors being nice. It is just a matter of public safety. All dog bites should be turned in.
And if the dog has ever in it's entire life has had a rabies vaccine then the chances of him carrying the virus are almost zero. The vaccine immunity lasts for many, many years even though it is given more often.
2007-07-13 08:11:29 · answer #2 · answered by mama woof 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask the neighbors if their dog is up to date on it's rabies shots. Every time you get a rabies shot for your dog you get a tag that has the year on it. If the shot is within the last three years you should be ok.
2007-07-13 07:31:23 · answer #3 · answered by Teresa V 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most dogs do have their shots and the chances of getting rabies from a rabid animal is very low. Since rabies is fatal they do treatment. Since the dog wasn't foaming at the mouth he isn't rabid just poorly trained and raised. Never run from a dog as that will trigger their bite response. German Shepherds are a herding breed so they instinctively bite legs and feet while chasing if not trained and brought up right. Since you play with him reinforce you being boss over him by telling him to Sit b4 you throw his ball.
2007-07-13 07:34:25 · answer #4 · answered by ginbark 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Responsible pet owners will have their dogs vaccinated for rabies. Just go and ask them to see a copy of the dog's shot records. If the wound is more than a scratch, I would probably go see a doctor just to be on the safe side. If your neighbors are really nice, they will offer to pay for it.
2007-07-13 07:33:08 · answer #5 · answered by Linda D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They probably had it vacinated, but you never know. If it has a license, then it has had its rabies shot. The dog will have a tag license issues by the city or county, and they don't issue without proof of rabies vacc. Just ask the owner. They should be able to give show you the rabies certificate, dog license, or give you the vet's name to verify the vaccination records.
2007-07-13 08:12:11 · answer #6 · answered by Carrie O'Labrador 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes most domesticated dogs have their rabies shots, in some states it's the law. If I were u, I would ask my neighbors though, if their dog is up-to-date on its rabies shots. If you're really worried, or it gets worse, see a doctor!
2007-07-13 07:34:20 · answer #7 · answered by K 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, most dogs to have a rabies shot. Usually strays and dogs owned by irresponsible owners don't have rabies shots, but since your neighbors can afford it, I'm sure their dog has had a rabies shot.
2007-07-13 07:30:08 · answer #8 · answered by liveyourlife 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If it has its license than yes. But beyond rabies, you need to get medical attention for infection or other dangers. The owners should at least offer to pay for your care.
Also, in this and the other post you said the dog is not vicious...but it BIT you! You don't have sue or get mad at the neighbors, but they need to know, so they can correct their dog and prevent this from happening to someone else- elderly, child, etc.
2007-07-13 07:30:22 · answer #9 · answered by Jim S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the owner and where you live.
Ask the owner if/when the dog had its last rabies shot. (If it gets a yearly shot, within a year is safe, if it gets the three-year shot, within three years of safe - but you'd better make sure which it has!)
At the very least, if it hasn't you could ask them to pay for you getting yours...as most insurance won't cover it anymore and it costs about $500.
(I have to get them.)
2007-07-13 07:31:36 · answer #10 · answered by Sordid Fool 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋