A veterinary hospital revealed "Giant" the dog that bit its 70-year-old owner to death was suffering from a serious illness, Hemangiosarcoma cancer. The dog had undergone spleen surgery alongside chemotherapy and was continuously monitored for nearly three years.
On 9 Sep 2016 GMT+7, a tragic incident occurred when a pit bull bit its 70-year-old female owner to death inside a house in Soi Nawamin 111, Bueng Kum district, Bangkok. Upon investigation, the pit bull was identified as "Giant," a male approximately 3 years old, with a prior record of fatally biting a person in Chonburi province. This had angered the previous owner, but when the 70-year-old woman heard the news, she contacted the owner to adopt the dog herself until the tragic event occurred. Witnesses reported the dog had been ill, as previously reported."Pit bull" fatally bites 70-year-old owner, second fatal case following a previous fatal bite in Chonburi province.)
After the incident, many people expressed condolences to the bereaved family and concern for the dog's mental state and future welfare.
Meanwhile, the Facebook page ofAll Best Pet Hospitalposted a message expressing deepest condolences to the victim's family regarding the incident.
"Giant" was among the patients the hospital had the opportunity to care for over a long period. The dog was diagnosed with Hemangiosarcoma cancer and had undergone spleen surgery combined with chemotherapy.
Due to the nature of this severe disease with uncertain prognosis, response to treatment and disease progression may vary between animals. Giant was continuously monitored and treated for nearly three years, a period longer than initially expected at the start of treatment.
This information is based solely on Giant's medical records and follow-up care under the hospital's supervision.
The hospital expresses deepest sympathy for the loss and sends strength to the victim's family during this difficult time.
Information sourced from the Facebook page of All Best Pet Hospital