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My dog died after a dog fight. What are the possible reasons?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | unneutered | 3 months and 23 days old | 12 lbs

Yesterday evening my young adult dog was bitten by Four stray dogs, but yesterday morning we put rabies injection to my TOM. He was severely damaged, local vet asked to put podovin... And tincher. He Can't tolerate paining. Unfortunately he died today morning. What are the possible reasons for his death?

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on March 11th, 2018

I'm very sorry for your loss. first of all he should have been put on at least two strong antibiotics, he should have been given pain killers. regardless of the treatment many dogs die from internal damage after such an incident.

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