Boulder police launch necropsy outcomes following canine attack – Boulder Daily Camera

Boulder police stated outcomes from a necropsy on a canine that attacked its proprietor on Palo Parkway indicated the animal had some power underlying ache points however didn’t have rabies.

According to a Wednesday publish on X, the outcomes of the necropsy discovered that the canine was affected by some power, underlying well being points that have been inflicting him some ache or discomfort.

The outcomes indicated that the canine didn’t have rabies or a mind tumor, based on the pathologist. Police talked about within the publish that they’re nonetheless awaiting toxicology outcomes.

Based on the investigation, there may be not sufficient proof to find out if there was any prior abuse or trauma, based on the publish.

“This appears to be a sad situation for all and we continue to wish the dog’s owner a swift recovery,” Boulder police stated in a press release.

Many of you could have requested concerning the outcomes of the necropsy within the canine attack that occurred Jan. 28 within the 3200 block of Palo Parkway. The outcomes point out that the canine didn’t have rabies or a mind tumor. He was affected by some power, underlying well being points that have been… pic.twitter.com/VYo0WJcrGf

— Boulder Police Dept. (@boulderpolice) February 15, 2024

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At 8:17 a.m. on Jan. 28, Boulder police have been referred to as to a disturbance within the 3200 block of Palo Parkway and arrived to discover a canine attacking an individual.

According to a neighbor, the responding officer first tried to make use of a stun gun on the animal and help the sufferer, however when the animal lunged at police, the officer pulled out a gun and fired. Then, the sufferer was transported to the hospital in vital situation.

Animal safety officers arrived on scene a short while later and euthanized the canine with an injection of Pentobarbital sodium as a result of severity of his accidents.

Animal safety officers transferred the canine to Colorado State University’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital for a necropsy to rule out rabies, a mind tumor, unintentional toxin ingestion, and different potential environmental causes for the attack, based on a press launch.

After the incident, the homeowners of the canine speculated {that a} medical challenge led to the canine’s all of a sudden aggressive conduct. Owners stated the canine was an 8-year-old mastiff bulldog named Dutch.