Fullerton Girl, 7 Months, Attacked by Family Dog

A 7-month-old girl was attacked by the family dog Tuesday night and remains hospitalized in stable condition, authorities said.

The shar-pei bit the girl in the head about 8:40 p.m. Tuesday at the family’s home in Fullerton. She was taken to UCI Medical Center in Orange with head lacerations; police say she is scheduled to be released Thursday.

It is not clear why the dog attacked, said Fullerton Police Sgt. Joe Klein, who added that the dog was usually kept in another room. The girl’s mother and grandmother were present when the dog attacked. The grandmother pulled the dog away and called 911, Klein said.

The shar-pei was impounded by animal control officers to test it for rabies and other diseases, Klein said. He said he was not sure whether the family wanted the dog back.