There are some situations in which you are not sure if a dog is aggressive, and you have no idea it's going to bite until it happens. However, there are many other situations in which it is clear that the dog is agitated and acting in an aggressive manner toward you....
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Dog Bites
Is your dog bite infected?
Anytime someone gets bitten by a dog, there is a chance for severe injuries. One thing that increases this risk, however, is when the bite becomes infected. An injury that should have healed in a matter of weeks may take months and may require additional treatment. In...
Victims of dog bites are protected with strict liability laws
Families love to get together and visit, but there is sometimes an additional hazard: the family pet. Whether you’re visiting your siblings, parents, friends or others, the dog of the household is something to watch out for. Dog bites are particularly common when...
Dog bites: Children are at a greater risk
Did you know that most dog bite incidents are caused by animals that a victim does know? That makes sense, since approximately 50% of victims are children. Of them, around 26% will need to be seen in an emergency room or by a physician following the bite incident. The...
Interesting and scary facts about dog bites
Residents of California love dogs! It is not unusual to see people approach dogs even if they are unfamiliar with the animal. In most cases, stopping to scratch an unknown dog’s head will only result in tail-wagging and maybe a lick on the hand. However, you should...
When is a dog’s owner responsible for the injuries they cause?
Most dog bites are more frightening than painful. Nonetheless, dogs can cause severe, painful and disfiguring injuries when they bite a person. They could scar someone's face, especially if they attack a child. They could also cause severe damage to someone's hands...
Dog bites, scratches and other actions could lead to costly injuries
Owners who do not control their pets can be held liable for any injuries that their pets cause. If you’ve been attacked by a dog and are now dealing with medical issues as a result, it’s important that you know you can pursue compensation from the at-fault owner....
With dogs, do genetics matter more than experiences?
Some people who are concerned about dangerous dogs often point to genetics, stereotyping certain breeds as more dangerous than others. Pit bulls are perhaps the primary example of this. But do those genetics matter more than the way that the dog was raised and the...
Recognizing signs of a threatened dog
Dogs do not think the same way that people do. They perceive things differently than us and react to different things in different ways. We may recognize that the mail carrier is not a threat, but your dog may think they are an intruder. Identifying the signs of a...