April 10th - April 17th
| Company: | American Veterinary Medical Association |
| Telephone: | (860) 434-8666 ext 17 |
| Web site: | http://www.avma.org |
Did you know that ...
- 4.7 million people in this country are bitten by dogs every year
- children are by far the most common victims
- 800,000 Americans receive medical attention for dog bites each year
- children are far more likely to be severely injured; approximately 400,000 receive medical attention every year
- most dog bites affecting young children occur during everyday activities and while interacting with familiar dogs
- senior citizens are the second most common dog bite victims
There are a number of things that you can do to avoid dog bites, ranging from properly training and socializing your pet to educating your children on how, or if, they should approach a dog. Information is one of the best cures for this public health crisis.
Source: www.americanhumane.org/blog/national-dog-bite-prevention-week/
