While dogs can make excellent companions, dog attacks can also cause severe damage. Dogs tend to attack when frightened, confused, hurt or mistreated. While most people fear the initial wound after a dog bite, there are other complications you should look out for if...
While most dogs are friendly and excellent companions, any animal can behave unpredictably. Unfortunately, because of their sharp teeth, dogs can inflict serious injuries quickly. In fact, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association, 4.5 million Americans...
Despite public perception, all dogs can and will bite in certain situations. While some breeds may have stronger bites and the potential to cause more harm, any breed can become aggressive or reactive. The American Kennel Club explains biting is a natural form of...
When you are dealing with a dog you are not familiar with, it may become aggressive within a few short minutes. If these dogs do show signs of anger, they are likely not obvious to people around them who are not their owners. Understanding how aggression works in dogs...
After suffering from a dog bite, the physical impact can leave some surprising scars behind. They will often leave literal physical scars on the body, but they can and do leave mental scars, too. In what way do these injuries truly impact a person's life? How does the...
When a dog bites you or someone you care about in Minnesota, you may not notice signs of infection until sometime later. However, infections are a frequent result of dog bites. They often occur when bacteria inside the animal’s mouth makes it way into your body or...
You want your child to enjoy dogs, but you also know some dogs bite kids who do not know how to behave around them. How do you keep your son or daughter from becoming a dog-bite victim? The American Veterinary Medical Association offers tips for preventing dog bites...
Not every dog bite occurs because a dog was barking and obviously aggressive. Sometimes, they happen in an instant without a lot of warning. This is especially true if the dog is a known animal. You may think you know your friend’s dog and that it will never bite, but...
Following a dog bite, you may reassure the owner that everything is fine, and you may believe that, too. However, if the dog broke skin, you should not just brush off the incident as an innocent mistake that will heal with a good rinse with soap and water, a topical...
Dog attacks caused 46 known human deaths in 2020, according to a recently released report. Of those deaths, only three were not caused by bull breeds or mastiff-type dogs. Dog attacks tend to increase in the summer months as more dog owners bring their dogs on outdoor...
