That is why many vets will have you stand back or, if you keep trying to touch your dog, will take your dog into the back. Unless you interfere with their handling of the dog, you are not liable for any bite of staff or the vet. It is your duty as a pet owner to advise the vet if your pet has a history of biting.
Do I have to pay the vet bill if my dog bites another dog UK?
If a fight between two dogs occurs, the person who usually becomes liable for the vet's fees is the owner of the dog which is deemed to be at fault.
Will a dog be put down if it bites someone UK?
The dog may also be put down. If you allow your dog to injure someone, you can receive a prison sentence for up to five years and fined,or both, and if you deliberately use your dog to injure someone, you could be charged with 'malicious wounding'.
What happens when a dog bite is reported UK?
Under UK law, a range of penalties could be applied following an incident involving your dog. These include: A fine of up to £1,000. Control orders including banning an animal from certain specific locations or types of places, and requiring an animal to be kept on a lead or wear a muzzle in public.
How much compensation will I get for a dog bite UK?
A minor hand injury could be worth up to £4,500. Loss of a part of a finger could give you up to £7,400. A serious hand injury with permanent loss of use could be worth up to £58,000.
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