First kill

[iglinska1]

I was walking by some woods, and Koda chased a squirrel up into the woods, I called her back and she took longer then usual with a bloody tounge, giant smile, and was basically hoping for joy. She has never killed anything before, I love all animals and am sorry for the squirrel but deep down I'm a tad proud even though I shouldn't be. I'm not bragging about her doing this, this is HER bragging about her kill, had to give her that much.

If a dog did this in public, could they get a dog aggression charge? My friends dog ran wild in her neibourhood and killed someones pet rabit by playing with it, and was deemed dangerous.

[elisabeth_00117]

I would be concerned with rabies and other diseases that the squirrels carry infecting my dog.

Stark goes NUTS for them too and has tried to chase them but thank goodness has never caught one.

[iglinska1]

She has her rabies shot, could she still get affected? I dont think she ate it, so thats a plus.

[Zoeys mom]

Rabies is actually really rare in squirrels but they do harbor other deadly parasites and bacterias you want to avoid along with worms which are easy to cure but really gross,lol. If your dog kills a pet yes they would be deemed dangerous....a squirrel no but if she gets used to being able to she's not going to discern a squirrel from a rabbit, cat, or small dog

[Caitydid255]

Freyja caught herself a squirrel not too long ago. I have no idea how she managed it. She was so proud, she brought it up to me and hit me in the leg with it. I was never so grateful that she knew "drop it" and "stay" so I could dispose of the animal. I told my veterinarian about it. He just had me provide a fecal sample 2 weeks later. Apparently mice, chipmunks, and squirrels are riddled with parasites that could infect a dog.

Also, Congratulations are in order for your girl!

[hunterisgreat]

Originally Posted by iglinska1

She has her rabies shot, could she still get affected? I dont think she ate it, so thats a plus.

Its all but impossible for a squirrel to have rabies. This was from a Dr when a squirrel attacked my sister

[iglinska1]

Thanks, Im glad shes safe from rabies, ill have to get her a poop test next time I go into the vet. Koda is good with other small animals, shes been around ferrets and I have a cat which she adores and licks all over so Im not worried about her getting thirsty to kill, hopefully haha :P

[onyx'girl]

A squirrel attacked your sister? I wonder what brought that on?
Kacie has killed and eaten a squirrel. I worry about parasites mostly.

[Jax's Mom]

Originally Posted by onyx'girl

A squirrel attacked your sister? I wonder what brought that on?

I've been attacked by squirrels twice!
The city ones are whacko... I work downtown and we have a small park-type patch in the middle of concrete buildings so they're pretty much resident squirrels and some of them develop quite a set from people feeding them on their lunch breaks... The first attack I was teasing one to come closer with a bag of stale bread... I know not to do that again... The second attack in was just walking home with a fresh loaf of bread to take home... Those little mofos are quite the bullies at night!!

[jocoyn]

You need to channel that drive to a toy. You really don't want your pup to chase critters. Can cause all kinds of problems. ..