National Dog Bite Prevention Week.

Any Dog Can Bite

By: petMD May 15th 2012 12:10AM

May 20-26 is National Dog Bite Prevention Week. Being bitten is just one of the professional hazards veterinarians face every day. In fact, I was bitten last week - very minor, couldn't blame the dog as the whole reason I was at his house was to euthanize him because he was feeling terrible and not himself, but the episode served to remind me of how important education about dog bite prevention is. Check out these statistics: Almost 5 million people were bitten by dogs in 2011 in the United States. Nearly 1 million people (more than half of which were kids) required medical attention for these bites. The problem appears to be getting worse. The number of people who were ...

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Dog Bite Prevention: How to Protect Yourself and Your Kids

Zootoo May 14th 2012 12:01AM

As the sunny days of summer arrive, more pet owners will be heading outdoors with their dogs. And while most of these animals are warm and neighborly, Zootoo wants pet owners to know how important it is to protect yourself and those around you in case a risky situation arises. To recognize National Dog Bite Prevention…

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