Abstract
Dog-bite related injuries and fatalities are increasing in incidence and represents an important public health concern, as dogs are intensely integrated in human social life. Forensic investigations in dog attack usually involve the examination of bite marks and toothprints. Generally, it was possible to obtain a canine-specific STR profile from the dog's saliva left on the wound area, even when high background of human DNA was present (blood). But dogs can also be victims of injuries. The authors describe two cases: a case of a Labrador Retriever dog, found quite lifeless in a dust-bin, and a case of a child slaughtered by dogs in the garden adjacent to his house.
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