Liability For Vets Bill?

Tilly2 | 12:57 Tue 28th Jan 2014 | Law

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My dog has just had a fight with another dog. Both dogs were on the lead. The other dog ended up with a bloody nose. The other owner is saying that we are liable for the vets bill. My husband gave the other bloke our address. Does anyone know where we stand in relation to this?

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I agree with Fred that you are not legally obliged to do so - unless you were aware that your dog has a propensity to nip other dogs whilst on the lead. Entirely up to you whether you make a contribution. I take the view that it doesnt matter how you term your payment as long as you use the words "in full and final settlement". You could say Dear Mr Smith Further to the...

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Tilly2

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Thank you, woofgang. I'll see how she is tomorrow.

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tonyav

Good luck, Yilly, hope she's ok.

237SJ

Does pet insurance cover this sort of thing? If it does, I would make sure the other person`s vet`s fees are not covered by insurance before I cough up the money.

Psybbo

She may have hurt herself in the scrap, she's not that young is she?

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Sibs, I've moved this post.

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