My 4 month old puppy got a little skin when taking a treat out of a vet tech’s hand and she is now reporting him to the health department. Is this normal?
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We did talk to the owner and there is apparently a law in the county where we live that they have to report any incident. I find it quite ridiculous that they would have to report a puppy that bit someone’s finger while getting a treat to the department of health, but what do I know. We will not be going back there though, that’s for sure. What really got under my skin was the fact that after he “bit” the lady, we sat in the waiting room for several minutes waiting for medication, and the lady said nothing about… Read more »
I think I would need to know a few more details before I could give a good answer to your question. For instance, how much is a little? Did you ask your vet this question and did they have an answer that you felt one way or another about? I’m guessing that given the circumstances perhaps they are just doing it because it is protocol? 4 months is young and considering that a treat was involved…. I’m not sure I personally would call the health department, but that is me…. again, I think I would need more info before I… Read more »
That’s VERY strange. What did the owner of the practice say when you asked them about it?
Time to work heavily on bite inhibition at home, if even oops tags from puppies must be reported.