Category: Dog Bite Injuries

Millions of Americans keep dogs as pets. While most are friendly companions, some become aggressive and attack family members, neighbors, or strangers, even when unprovoked. One study found there were approximately 3 million dog bite injuries in the U.S. and more than 50,000 people were admitted to hospital emergency departments…

That surprising fact is being shared by safety advocates for National Dog Bite Prevention Week, which was officially kicked off yesterday. What may be more shocking, however, than the prevalence of serious dog bite injuries are the facts that: Nearly 50 percent of all dog bite victims are children. Dog…