Miniature dachshund gnaws off diabetic owner's toe

Thu Jul 3, 2008 9:14 PM EDT
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ROYALTON — An Illinois woman says her beloved miniature dachshund gnawed off her right big toe while she was asleep. Linda Floyd told the Alton Telegraph for a story Wednesday that her beloved Roscoe was euthanized because of safety concerns.

The 56-year-old says she has no feeling in her toes because of nerve damage from diabetes. She discovered the toe missing after waking from a nap Monday. She called her daughter, who phoned 911.

A veterinarian says the toe had been bandaged because of a healing hangnail. That might have somehow attracted the dog.

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They euthanized the dog!!! The breed is known for chewing things they know they shouldn't. This dog saw the bandaid and went after it like it was a toy to chew on, not to maliciously attack the owner! Some pet owners are soooo dumb, and this lady is a prime example. I'll hold full judgement on this though as I don't know how this particular dog was.

Any daschund owner will tell you that their pooch would NEVER attack them. In fact, my boy - along with most long haired versions of this breed- would never attack ANYONE!! The short haired variety are a different story, they are more prone to attack - but again the two share the same breed, but not characteristics. I'd be interested to see what this one was.

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    Reply#1 - Thu Jul 10, 2008 2:43 PM EDT
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    Of course he might chew it if its all bloody...He probably started licking it and since she didn't do anything he thought, hey Ill just eat it....thats sad, I doubt he meant to viciously attack her, maybe she should have just started shutting her door.

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