Dog Bite Prevention and Dog Bite Treatment Information
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Dog Bite Prevention Tips
Statistics have shown that dogs bite approximately 4.7 million people every year. These dog bites range from minor nips to major attacks. Dogs are supposed to be a man's best friend not his worst enemy... and with this idea in mind here are some tips to prevent being bitten by a dog.
Dog Bite Prevention:
- Never Approach a Strange Dog. Don't go near just any dog you find cute or
adorable especially when that dog is tied or fenced-in or in a car. A new or strange dog might think that you are threatening him or you that are an intruder.
- Don't Pet a Strange Dog. Since we’ve already established that you shouldn’t approach a strange
dog this one should be clearly understood. It is not advisable for anyone to pet strange
dogs (or even his or her own dog) without letting him sniff and recognize you first.
- Never Turn Your Back and Run from a Dog. This act plays into the dog's instinct to chase and catch you; once caught he may very well attack harshly. Running away is not a good option.
- Don't Disturb a Dog - or Startle a Dog. When a dog is sleeping or chewing on a bone or
caring for her puppies or eating it is bad idea to startle or disturb it.
Again instinct will be to attack.
Other Safety measures to Prevent a Dog Bite:
- Neuter or spay your dog to decrease its inclination to roam and fight with other dogs.
- Socialize your dog to decrease its nervousness when a lot of people are around.
- Train your dog to not chase anyone even when it's just for fun.
- License your dog and get his/her rabies vaccinations.
- Never let your dog roam the streets alone.
What To Do for Dog Bite Treatment:
- Never Panic. This will only make the situation worse. Stay as calm as you can and stay in control so you can make educated decisions.
- Deal with the Wound Immediately. Wash the wound thoroughly with soap and warm water. This should be done immediately.
Then contact your physician for more care and advice.
- Tell the Animal Care and Control Agency in Your Location about the Dog Bite.
Report to your local animal control personnel any and all the information you can provide regarding the dog. If it is a stray
dog describe the dog also tell them where you saw the dog and the direction with which he went.
Following these simple tips will help you to avoid a dog bite and to receive the proper care if an attack occurs.
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Current Dog Bite Prevention News
?Dog-n-Jog' volunteers needed (The Kansas City Star)
Volunteers are needed for a ?dog-n-Jog? June 8 on the Country Club Plaza. It?s from 6:30 to 10:30 a.m., and volunteers must be at least 18 years old. Volunteers will be asked to do a variety of duties, including passing out water, monitoring the race and handing out race packs. Proceeds benefit the Humane Society of Greater Kansas City?s no-kill shelter.
Bite victim wants future dog attacks prevented (Billings Gazette)
It's dog Bite Awareness Week, and Billings resident Doug Ruebke need only look at his hands for a reminder of what an angry dog can do with its teeth.
'Dog the Bounty Hunter' to return to television after racial slur (The Pantagraph)
HONOLULU -- Bounty hunter Duane ?Dog? Chapman?s TV show will return to the air this summer, months after it was pulled when the reality star used a racial slur in a profanity-laced tirade. | Video
Dog sparks first lifeboat callout (BBC News)
A new £29,000 lifeboat is launched for the first time to search for a dog missing off the Tyneside coast.
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