A two-week-old boy who was bitten by a pet dog at a home west of Edmonton on the weekend has died in hospital.
The newborn was airlifted to the Stollery Children’s Hospital in Edmonton after the attack Sunday in the hamlet of Entwistle.
RCMP said Monday the infant died despite the best efforts of medical professionals.
The dog was surrendered to officials, and officers continued to investigate.
RCMP were looking at the health of the dog and not considering criminal charges.
The breed hadn’t been confirmed, but it has been described as a medium-sized dog.
The dog was set to be evaluated Tuesday by a veterinarian for things like rabies or inbreeding, and an application would possibly be submitted under the Dangerous Dogs Act to have it put down.
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