Dogs with Disabilities
Dogs are not only man’s best friend, they are sometimes similar to people. Just like humans, dogs can suffer from some form of physical or mental disability. Physical and mental disabilities can not only affect the lives of the dog, but also the people around them. Physical and mental disability often creates problems for the canine among other canines. Some disabilities cause other dogs to be annoyed with their fellow dog and a dogfight can start. If a person is put in the middle, they can suffer a dog bite-related injury or even fatality. Also, some mental disabilities can affect humans as some mental disabilities affect the dog’s mood and may increase aggression or hostility depending on the disorder.
An Arizona dog bite lawyer can help you if you are victim of a dog bite-related injury, even if the dog suffers from some sort of disability. Dog owners are responsible for their dog’s actions against others. With the dog owner’s proper care, a canine with a disability is manageable and not harmful to others.
Common types of disabilities in dogs:
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Blindness
- Deafness
- Spinal Injuries
- Temper Disorders
- Depression
Bright Overview of Physical disabilities in Canines
Dogs who cannot hear can cause conflict among a group of dogs because they cannot hear themselves bark. The increase of barking may annoy another dog or if a dog owner or neighbor tries to quiet the dog, the dog can become defensive and attack. Dogs with physical impairments like spinal cord or hearing disabilities usually do not know or understand their disabilities and limitations. The dog can become easily agitated or angered by another canine or person, placing the person in a violent environment.
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder:
OCD is a very common disability found in dogs. Obsessive-compulsive disorder is a tricky disorder in canines. It can be very complicated and dangerous. OCD is a disorder that is reoccurring in the dogs’ behavior. Their behavior does not fit their moment or current environment at the time of their actions. Obsessive-compulsive Disorder can be intense and destructive.
Some OCD Characteristics in Dogs:
- Uncontrollable Digging
- Uncontrollable Hyperactivity
- Attacking of objects that are not dog toys
- Chasing their tail
- Continuous barking
- Biting themselves
- Constant Chewing
- Increased aggression for no apparent reason
- Aloofness
Although there is medication for the disorder, this behavior can be dangerous because the foundation of this disorder is the inability to control certain actions of their behavior. The dog can become angry and aloof for no reason and attack unsuspecting victims. The victim could suffer a dog bite-related injury or fatality because of the dog’s uncontrollable actions that may vary greatly.
Contact an Arizona Dog Bite Attorney
An Arizona dog bite injury lawyer can help fight against dog bites and attacks that may occur. The dog owner is liable for their dog’s behavior even if they suffer from some form of disability. For more information about dog bites in the Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe and Maricopa Country area, see www.azdogbitefirm.com.
