A 39-year-old Dunolly man was taken to Maryborough District Hospital with a non life-threatening stab wound to the throat after an altercation with a 55-year-old McIntyre man.

It is believed the incident occurred after the men's dogs had a fight on Broadway.

The 55-year-old has been charged with recklessly causing serious injury and other assaulted related offences.

Central Goldfields Criminal Investigation Unit detectives are urging anyone who witnessed the incident to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppers.com.au.