{"id":2355,"date":"2012-10-04T10:13:33","date_gmt":"2012-10-04T16:13:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bgs.com\/?p=2355"},"modified":"2012-10-04T10:13:33","modified_gmt":"2012-10-04T16:13:33","slug":"how-to-deal-with-dog-bites","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bgs.com\/blog\/2012\/10\/04\/how-to-deal-with-dog-bites\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Deal With Dog Bites"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dog bites are more common than you may realize. Dogs seem to be everywhere we turn from walking on the street with their owner to the local park and maybe even in your friend\u2019s home. Unfortunately, humans cannot control animals in every situation and sometimes these animals attack.
\nWhy Dogs Attack<\/strong>
\nMost dogs are good natured and don\u2019t viciously attack, but sometimes when provoked or scared they will bite to protect themselves and accidents happen. Even worse, there are dogs that are trained specifically to be aggressive or are aggressive due to their environment. Either way, there are dogs that are prone to attack at any given time.
\nIncreasingly, we are hearing more and more cases about dog bites in this country. In fact, there are about 800,000 reported cases in the United States every single year. These incidents are not isolated to children as many people think; they can happen to anyone of any age. When pet owners become too lax and don\u2019t keep their pets on leashes, they are opening themselves up to a huge liability.
\nThe same is true when they do not keep their dogs kept behind a fence that is tall enough or someplace where they cannot escape. If their dog somehow does escape or is not properly leashed and then bites someone, the owner can be charged with negligence.
\nSeeking Medical Attention<\/strong>
\nIf a dog bites you, you should seek medical attention immediately. If you cannot get to a doctor by yourself, you should call or have someone else call an ambulance. Even if the only injury is a gash, you need to be checked out by a doctor. The biggest fear here is the risk of the dog transmitting rabies. Rabies, unfortunately, becomes fatal if not treated before symptoms appear. This is why it is vital to visit a doctor immediately.
\nYou can also suffer other personal injury such as:<\/p>\n