Dog Bites Resource Links

Center for Disease Control and Prevention
Statistics on dog bite injuries and fatalities in the United States.

American Academy of Family Physicians
Advice on what you should do if you are bitten by an animal.

American Veterinary Medical Association
Information for pet owners on how to stop dog bites before they happen.

Stay Dog Bite Free
Tips on how to avoid dog bites and how to prevent your dog from biting other people from The Humane Society of the US.

"Selecting the Right Breed of Dog"
Resource provided by the American Kennel Club on considerations to make when deciding on the breed of dog to purchase.

"Dog Bites: Are There Dangerous Breeds?"
Article produced by the American Animal Hospital Association about dangerous breeds and actions owners can take to prevent aggressive behavior from developing in their pets.

Insurance Information Institute
Provides a good overview of statistics and legal issues surrounding dog bites in the insurance industry.

Wounds1
Tips for dealing with animal bites to children.

The Humane Society of the US
Provides information on protecting children from dog bites, setting up community-initiates to prevent dog bites and other useful information.

 

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