Rottweiler Attack - Advice Needed

[pitc9]

You should never give your dog aspirin. I'm very surprised that the doctor told you to do so. It can cause stomach ulcers. He should be on Buprenorphine or something.

My parents 12 year old GSD mix gets Buffered Asprin everyday for arthis.

First off, Welcome to PT!
I wish Casper a speedy recovery and pray for a FULL recovery.

In my opinion, Yes small dogs trigger prey drive, It would just be natural for something that small to look like a varmint to a dog with a high prey drive.

YES he should pay the entire bill.

[Thandi]

If my dogs injured another dog or person, I would INSIST on paying the whole bill, even if I went into serious credit card debt for it (which I would!) IMO, he should offer to do the same.

Wishing your pup a speedy recovery.

[anna_66]

So very sorry to hear about what happened to Casper. I hope he's feeling better soon.

If my dogs injured another dog or person, I would INSIST on paying the whole bill

I totally agree. I also had a rottie who didn't like other dogs and if this would have happened to us I would definitely be paying the bill. Hope he offers to do the same.

[cyber-sibes]

Poor Casper, and your kids. They must be in shock too, after such a frightening experience. I know dogs get loose by accident (I lost one who got hit after getting out by accident.) and the rotti's owner did seem very concerned. Yes, the owner should pay for all the vet bills - you are legally responsible for anything your animal does if it's loose, even by accident. Whatever your decision, I wish you the best.