Dogs are not only named as man's best friends because of their sweet and loyal nature but also because being a true friend, dogs are seen in all the places man is seen. In spite of this fact, statistics tell us that about 5 million Americans suffer from dog bites every year. Some dog bite injuries can be treated at home; others would need medical attention and some serious dog bites results to the death of the victim.
Dogs have been domesticated for thousands of years. The bond these animals form with humans is legendary. Dogs will always be protective of their young and anything they consider as theirs because of their territorial nature. It is not surprising for a well behaved dog to be aggressive when provoked because these animals are hunters by nature. More often than not, aggressive dogs will bite. An aggressive behavior is not always the reason why dog bites as dogs can injure people during playtime. In spite of the close ties, humans are bitten by their own dogs.
The first thing that must be done during a dog attack is to separate the dog and the victim to prevent the dog from attacking again. Dog bites can get seriously infected due to the bacteria present in the dog's saliva thus the bite wound must be properly treated. Medical assistance is especially necessary if the victim was bitten by a stray dog as the vaccination status of the dog is unknown. In most cases people bitten by stray dogs have to undergo rabies treatment.
First aid treatment must be given to a dog bite victim as it would take some time before professional help can be given. Profuse bleeding can be stopped by applying direct pressure on the wound. After the bleeding is stopped, the wound must be thoroughly washed with soap and water. Allow the water to run through the wound for several minutes to remove bacteria and prevent infection. Pat the bitten area dry and apply antibiotic.
Dog biting incidents not caused by the victim's pet must be reported to the animal control authorities and to the police department. Reporting the incident is particularly necessary if the dog is a stray as it has to be captured to prevent it from biting other people and more importantly, the stray has to be observed for signs of rabies. A biting incident that is caused by an owned dog must be reported to the authorities as well because the victim has to be indemnified. The dog bite victim can demand to be compensated for the loss of earnings, for the pain and also for all the medical bills that can include fees for a plastic surgeon if reconstructive surgery is necessary.
Dogs have been domesticated for thousands of years. The bond these animals form with humans is legendary. Dogs will always be protective of their young and anything they consider as theirs because of their territorial nature. It is not surprising for a well behaved dog to be aggressive when provoked because these animals are hunters by nature. More often than not, aggressive dogs will bite. An aggressive behavior is not always the reason why dog bites as dogs can injure people during playtime. In spite of the close ties, humans are bitten by their own dogs.
The first thing that must be done during a dog attack is to separate the dog and the victim to prevent the dog from attacking again. Dog bites can get seriously infected due to the bacteria present in the dog's saliva thus the bite wound must be properly treated. Medical assistance is especially necessary if the victim was bitten by a stray dog as the vaccination status of the dog is unknown. In most cases people bitten by stray dogs have to undergo rabies treatment.
First aid treatment must be given to a dog bite victim as it would take some time before professional help can be given. Profuse bleeding can be stopped by applying direct pressure on the wound. After the bleeding is stopped, the wound must be thoroughly washed with soap and water. Allow the water to run through the wound for several minutes to remove bacteria and prevent infection. Pat the bitten area dry and apply antibiotic.
Dog biting incidents not caused by the victim's pet must be reported to the animal control authorities and to the police department. Reporting the incident is particularly necessary if the dog is a stray as it has to be captured to prevent it from biting other people and more importantly, the stray has to be observed for signs of rabies. A biting incident that is caused by an owned dog must be reported to the authorities as well because the victim has to be indemnified. The dog bite victim can demand to be compensated for the loss of earnings, for the pain and also for all the medical bills that can include fees for a plastic surgeon if reconstructive surgery is necessary.
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