Animal bites of all sorts are prone to infection, typically due to the large number of bacteria that lives within their mouths. Dogs are no exception. In fact, capnocytophaga bacteria is a well-known cause of infection that can actually lead to fatal complications if...
A dog attacking you may send you to the hospital. Depending on the physical damage, you may have long-term effects of the attack. Physical injuries from dog bites depend on various elements. The one clear thing is that a dog bite may leave you in far worse shape than...
Dog bites are traumatic experiences. If you or your child receive a dog bite, you need to act fast. Panicking will only make things worse. According to State Farm, California consistently has the most claims for dog bites every year. Though unlikely, you need to...
Dog owners have legal and ethical obligations to control their dogs and keep them away from other parties. When they fail to do so and the dog attacks and bites you, you run the risk of suffering serious infections and complications in the aftermath. According to...
One moment, a cute canine seems playful and happy. The next moment, the dog attacks, leaving you with serious injuries. The steps you take following a dog bite are crucial for several reasons. Major medical, legal and financial consequences can follow an attack. ...
When a dog that you do not know charges you on the street, your instinct is to run away. Don't do it. This is only going to make the situation worse.For instance, imagine that you go out for a jog. You do not see the dog in the yard before you run by the house, but...
While large-breed dogs certainly can be aggressive, do you ever feel like it's the small breeds that seem the most like they want to harm you? Do they show you these signs of aggressive behavior far more often than their larger counterparts?Some of it may have to do...
If you ask animal lovers this question, most of them would say no. However, the plethora of news reports detailing dog and animal bites appear to indicate that some dogs are predisposed to attacking humans. Since California is home to many different types of animals...
Pit bulls have a reputation for injuring innocent victims and as such are often the main "suspect" in dozens of dog and animal bites. Many of these animals do not deserve such a reputation but at the same time, some pit bulls do indeed attack people. Recently, an...
It is said and widely believed that dogs are humankind's best friends. Dogs and even other pet animals are companions, buddies and part of the family. Unfortunately, these furry friends come equipped with an arsenal of weapons including claws and teeth. When people...
