Cane knife attacks
Chaining your pet
Cane knife attacks can badly injure or kill your dog.
There will be times when you will need to tie or
chain your dog to keep it safe.
Your dog may be attacked while trying to protect
your family and your house. It may be attacked if it
gets angry when someone comes close to it or if it
tries to bite someone.
When your dog is tied make sure it can reach its
food and water and that there is enough length on
the rope for it to move around and lie down
comfortably.
How can I protect my dog from attack?
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Keep your dog in your compound and as close
to the house as possible, especially at night
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Do not allow your dog to become a nuisance
and provoke an attack
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If someone complains about your dog, deal with
it as soon as you can so that they do not
become angry and try to attack your dog
Your dog can be severely injured if the chain is tied
too tight or if there is not enough length on the chain
for the dog to move around without the chain cutting
into its neck. If you leave your dog chained for too
long it may hurt itself trying to break free.
Denying vet care
If you think your dog may be sick or injured bring it
to SPCA as soon as you can.
What should I do if my dog is attacked?
You should take your dog to the vet immediately.
Cane knife wounds need medical and or surgical
treatment as soon as possible.
If the wound is not treated your dog could get an
infection that will make it very sick and may even
cause it to die.
SPCA has a 24-hour emergency service and our
veterinarian is always on call.
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If you wait to take your pet to the vet its condition is
likely to get worse and it may not survive even after
receiving treatment.
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155 Foster Road, Walu Bay, Suva
Phone (Suva) 330 1266 or 330 4632
Phone (Nadi) 9363 977
Mobile (emergencies only) 9922 634
Email spca@kidanet.net.fj
PO Box 14216, Suva
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Cane knife attacks
Boiling water burns
Hit and runs
Tail docking
Throwing stones or sticks
Hitting or kicking
Chaining your pet
Denying vet care
Hitting or kicking
Tail docking
Hitting or kicking your pet can cause injuries to
internal organs, break bones or cause paralysis
(loss of movement). Small puppies and kittens will
be hurt more easily.
Throwing stones or sticks at dogs may cause them
injury and it will also make them more aggressive.
It is never ok to hit or kick your pet or any other
animal, even if they have been misbehaving.
If you see anyone attacking an animal, please report
it to the SPCA as soon as possible.
If you are trying to protect yourself from an
aggressive dog you should stand still and try to back
away slowly.
If the dog still does not retreat, lean over and place
your hand on the ground. The dog may think you will
throw a stone or stick but you should not actually
throw it unless you are being attacked.
Boiling water burns
Pouring boiling water over a dog causes severe
burns, which are very painful and will take a long
time to heal.
If the burns are severe and cover a large area of the
body, the dog is unlikely to survive.
If your dog has been burnt, keep the wound covered
with a clean wet cloth and bring your dog to SPCA
as soon as possible. Do not apply any creams or
ointments as this may make it worse.
If you do not take your dog to the vet the wound will
become infected and make your dog sick and
possibly die.
Throwing stones or
sticks
Tail docking is banding or tying off a dog’s tail to
stop the blood supply until the tail drops off.
The cut is made through highly sensitive nerves and
is extremely painful for the dog.
Many dog owners and breeders cut puppies’ tails
with scissors or tight rubber bands, without using
anaesthetic.
The dog suffers for days until its tail drops off and is
at risk of potentially fatal infection.
Some people think that particular breeds of dogs
(like Dobermans and Rottweilers) need to have their
tails docked to keep them clean. This is not true.
Regular bathing and grooming is all that is needed
to maintain good hygiene for your dog.
Hit and runs
Dogs and cats can be very badly injured in car
accidents and often do not survive.
Many animals that have been hit by cars suffer
broken legs, sometimes the leg has to be amputated
(cut off) because it will not heal.
Other animals have been hurt so badly that they
have to be euthanised (put to sleep) because they
will not recover from their injuries.
If your pet is hit by a car try to keep it still and warm.
Stop any bleeding by covering the wounds with a
clean cloth and applying some pressure.
Take it to SPCA as soon as possible. SPCA has a
24-hour emergency service and a veterinarian or
veterinary nurse is always on call.
You can prevent your pet being hit by a car by
keeping it secured in your home or compound.
Getting your pet de-sexed will reduce its chances of
being hit by a car as they are less likely to roam.