Animal Bites & Attacks

Owning a dog, much like raising a child, involves assuming substantial responsibility. Although you can't really predict what an animal may do despite how well you train it, you as the owner are typically responsible for what that dog does, at least in the state of...

Each year, stray dogs and beloved family pets are unnecessarily euthanized because they bit strangers, visitors or family members. On the opposite end of the spectrum, countless injuries and fewer deaths occur from dogs that attack and maim people. But what if there...

Animal bites are the cause of a significant number of injuries in New Jersey every year. While some countries have high numbers of bites caused by animals like snakes and monkeys, in the United States, most bites come from dogs and cats. An animal bite can cause...

Dogs may be tempted to attack you for any number of reasons. They might be especially prone to attacking runners, joggers and bikers because they're moving, and they may inspire the dogs to go into "hunting mode." That being said, it's not a given that a dog will...

It was a day like most others when you met up with your friend and their pets. The dogs were enjoying themselves, playing on their own. Suddenly they approached you as a group. One seemed a little aggressive, jumping up. Normally, that wouldn't amount to much, but...

There's no better time than the summer to go for a jog through your neighborhood. However, if an unleashed dog takes an interest in your quickly moving legs, it could give chase and attack. Every summer, countless joggers end up in New Jersey emergency rooms because...

As much as we love them, we have to remember that dogs are more than just pets and members of our families: They're also animals. Because they're animals, they can act in unpredictable and even violent ways. The nicest and smallest dog could attack and cause...

Everyone knows that coming across an angry pooch could to lead to injuries, but what do you do if it's too late to avoid an interaction with an angry dog? Your best bet is to try to defuse the attack and get away to safety, so you can call for help and keep track of...

As the weather warms up, it's only natural to go outside to have fun. You and your family may go for walks around the neighborhood or head to a park to burn off some energy and get some fresh air. Exercise and being outdoors are great for your health, but there's also...

An angry dog might not calm down all by itself. In fact, an angry dog could benefit from some gentle assistance from the people around to prevent an attack. It's in these moments -- when a dog is barking, snarling and showing its teeth -- that we all wish we could be...