Dog Bite: Prevent or
Deal with It
Statistics has it that
4.7 million people get
bitten by dogs yearly.
These bites range from
minor nips to major
attacks.
Dog is man's best friend,
not his worst enemy. To
make it stay that way, here
are some tips for you to
stay away from being bitten
by a dog.
* How to Avoid being
Bitten by A Dog
1. Don't Approach a
Strange Dog.
It is a big no-no to go
near just any dog you find
adorable, particularly when
that dog is tied or placed
behind a fence or if it is
in a car. A new or strange
dog might think that you
are threatening him or you
are an intruder.
2. Don't Just Pet A
Dog.
It is not advisable for
anyone to suddenly just pet
a dog, even his or her own
dog, without letting him
sniff and recognize you
first.
3. Don't Ever Turn Your
Back to a Dog Just to Run
Away
This animal's instinct
will dictate it chase and
catch you. So, running away
is not a good option.
4. Don't Disturb a
Dog.
When a dog is sleeping,
chewing on anything, caring
for her puppies or eating,
it is bad idea to shock or
disturb it.
* How to Bite-Proof Your
Own Dog
- Neuter or spay your
dog to reduce its
tendency to roam and
fight with other
dogs.
- Make it socialize
to lessen its being
nervous when a lot of
people are around.
- Train your dog to
not chase anyone even
when it's just for
fun.
- License your dog
and provide for its
regular care and rabies
vaccinations.
- Never let your dog
roam alone.
* Things to Do if You
are Bitten by A Dog
1. Never Panic.
This will only aggravate
the situation. Stay calm
and make sure that you make
informed decisions.
2. Deal with the Wound
Immediately.
Wash the wound
thoroughly with soap and
warm water. This should be
done immediately. Then,
contact your physician for
more care and advice.
3. Tell the Animal Care
and Control Agency in Your
Location about the
Bite.
Report to the animal
control personnel all the
information you can supply
regarding the dog. If it is
a stray dog, describe the
dog, where you saw him,
whether you are familiar
with it and also the
direction which he
went.
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