According to relevant data, every 40 seconds, one person in the United States needs to receive medical treatment for being bitten by a dog, and the total number is 800,000 in a year, half of which are children.
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1 There is no dog that never bites
American researchers analyzed 537 cases of children being bitten by dogs and found that mixed-breed dogs accounted for 20% of the bites, Labradors accounted for 10%, and Rottweilers and German Shepherds combined accounted for 10%.
2 Why do dogs like to bite children?
Dogs are more likely to attack children in the following situations: Dogs are more likely to attack when they feel a child (especially under 6 years old) may want to take their food or toys; Dogs are more likely to attack when they feel their territory is being violated by a child
In addition, most dogs are also accompanied by bone and skin infections, and half of the dogs also suffer from eye diseases, liver, kidneys and other physical diseases.
3 Dogs can bite when excited
Sometimes dogs attack children suddenly when they are having fun with them.
4 dog favorite places to bite children
Children are small and have little deterrent to dogs, and staring into the dog's eyes can make the dog feel threatened, and the child is about the same height as the dog, and this kind of high-level staring can especially make the dog feel threatened.
5 Signs of Dog Biting
When a dog is preparing to launch an aggressive behavior, there are usually obvious signs. Once the dog has such signs, it is very helpful to make the correct response to reduce the damage.
6 Ways to Avoid Tragedy
To prevent dog bites, parents must:
1. Do not take children to the dog market, and do not allow children to get along with dogs alone;
2. When you see a dog on the road, don't let the child touch it, and if you want to touch it, it must be under the care of the parents and the owner's consent;
3. Remind the child not to run around, especially when he sees a dog, it will cause him to chase and hurt himself;
4. Tell the child not to challenge the dog's patience and never throw stones or sharp objects at it;
5. If you have pets at home, pets are not allowed to enter the baby's room, or sleep with the baby.
6. Never approach a dog that is eating, sleeping, or caring for a puppy.
Once the child is bitten by the dog, it should be sent to the hospital for treatment immediately, so as not to delay the best time for treatment.