A dog has had to have a leg amputated after an attack by another animal in Peasedown St John.
Investigations have begun after two dogs were attacked in the village in two separate incidents.
It is believed the same dog is responsible for both attacks.
A small poodle has had to have its leg amputated after it was attacked on a public footpath by a Staffordshire bull terrier that was roaming free.
The owner of the injured dog was walking with her seven-year-old child and the poodle, which was on a lead, on the path between Greenlands Road and the Waggon and Horses pub at around 5.45pm last Friday, May 9.
The bull terrier grabbed the beige poodle by the neck so the shocked owner lifted him into the air by his lead in the air to protect him.
But the dog attacked again and this time it grabbed the dog's leg which crushed the bones.
The victim animal is now on antibiotics and painkillers.
Another dog was attacked in Beacon Park on Sunday, May 11, at around 6pm also by a dark coloured Staffordshire bull terrier but managed to escape without major injury after its owner fought off the other dog.
Concerns have now been raised about the safety of children using the popular park if such a dog is allowed to roam free.
Bath and North East Somerset Council's dog warden service, which is responsible for dealing with dog-on-dog attacks, has been in contact with owners of both the attacked dogs to establish the circumstances surrounding the attacks.
It will be working closely with the police, should investigations show that an offence has been committed.
A spokesman for B&NES Council said it was down to owners to keep their animals under control.
"Every dog owner and keeper should remember that they have a responsibility for their dog's behaviour and they must ensure that they are in absolute control of their dogs at all times."
Anyone who has information about the dog attacks or who has concerns about other dangerous dogs in the district can contact the dog warden service via Council Connect 01225 394041 for advice on what they can do.
