Rossi M L, Shahrom A W, Chapman R C, Vanezis P
Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Charing Cross Hospital, London, England.
Am J Forensic Med Pathol. 1994 Jun;15(2):105-9. doi: 10.1097/00000433-199406000-00004.
Four cases of postmortem injuries caused by indoor pets (three by dogs and one by cats) are presented. A pattern which is associated with this phenomenon is described. The important common factors appear to be the presence of free-moving pets inside the house, social isolation of the deceased, and the victim having a predisposing condition causing sudden death.