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A dog bite can bring significant changes to a person’s life, and recovery can be a long-term challenge for many people. What medical care might person need to heal from a bite? What medical care might a person require after a dog bite? The average dog bite claim was...
The aftermath of animal violence can range from mild to devastating. A little nip from a friend's pup may not send someone running to a lawyer. But when an aggressive hound causes severe wounds, many sufferers need financial help. Dog bites can cause infections and...
It is up to dog owners to control their pets and prevent them from causing harm. While many pet owners are extremely responsible, it only takes one negligent person to cause serious injuries. Additionally, many dog bite victims are children. As a result, parents must...
A dog bite can be a traumatic event for children. Even when your child does not sustain serious injuries, he or she may experience an emotional impact. As a parent, you need to know how you can help your child move past the incident. In the aftermath of a dog bite,...
Dogs can be incredible creatures. With wagging tails and faces that seem to grin, children are often drawn to dogs. Whether you have a family dog of your own or you enjoy meeting dogs when you go outside, it is essential to teach your child how to be safe around dogs....
Dogs are individuals and you can not rely on breed alone to predict the risk that a dog will bite. However, some breeds of dogs are more prone to biting and cause more damage with their bites. A recent study found that in cases where researchers knew the breed of a...
Many people are familiar with the devastating physical effects of dog bites but there is a debilitating emotional effect that is just as harmful. Understandably, victims of dog attacks heal from the physical damage of the attack without addressing any of the mental...
Any animal bite should be a high concern due to the many health issues that can result. However, one of the scariest issues you may face is rabies. Rabies is a disease that will kill you without immediate and proper treatment, even then it is almost always fatal. If a...
Dogs bite. Even previously non-aggressive ones may strike out if they find themselves in a stressful or unfamiliar situation or are in pain or ill. If your friend's canine companion has sunk its teeth into you, a conflicting mix of emotions is probably running through...
A bite from a dog can be a terrifying experience. This is true whether the animal attacks you or a member of your family, especially a young child. Despite the fear, you should know what to do after a dog bite. It is most important for the bite to receive appropriate...