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PANJIM: The case of a pet Pitbull breed dog mauling a 7-year-old boy in Anjuna has raised the question on the need to have ferocious dogs as pets in homes.
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Veterinarians and animal lovers are split over the issue. While some say that the owners need to be much more aware and educated, prominent doctors said that it’s better to avoid having aggressive dogs as pets.
Dr Aneesh Viegas, a veterinarian who runs a pet clinic in Margao, raised questions on the argument of banning aggressive dogs. “If you search on the internet, you will find that the Dachshund dog breed is the most dangerous. Are you going to ban the Dachshund? There are several breeds where the owners are bitten frequently,” he said.
