Dog bites are more common than many realize. Any dog, regardless of breed, size, or training, has the potential to bite under certain circumstances. As a responsible dog owner, it’s essential to take proactive steps to reduce the risk of a bite. Here are some…
Millions of people are bitten by dogs in the U.S. each year, and nearly 1,000 are treated in emergency departments every day. While specific breeds of dogs are known to be aggressive, and some have histories that make them potentially dangerous, even the friendliest of…
The phrase “man’s best friend” conjures images of people with big smiles and dogs by their side, wagging their tails. However, sometimes images are deceiving. When a dog becomes defensive or aggressive and bites someone, it can quickly escalate into a difficult and costly situation.…
You may think that you’ll never be the victim of a dog bite, but over 4.5 million people are bitten by dogs in the U.S. every year. Even if you don’t own a pet yourself, you’re still at risk of becoming a dog bite victim…
Let’s say you’re at a North Carolina park, and a dog approaches and bites you out of nowhere. What happens next? You may be trying to figure out what to do, especially if you aren’t familiar with local ordinances. The dog owner may offer to…
Officials at the United States Postal Service (USPS) recently released its annual ranking of top states for dog bites against postal workers and North Carolina has made the list. According to the report, North Carolina had the eighth-most dog bites on postal workers in 2023…
Every minute, approximately eight people in the U.S. are bitten by a dog — that’s 4.5 million dog bites a year, according to federal data. Some people will be lucky to escape without lasting wounds, but in many cases, bites are severe enough that they…
Over 4.5 million people are bitten by dogs every year, and many of those bites are severe enough to cause lasting injuries. Even a friendly dog can become aggressive in seconds, endangering everyone in its path. Dog bites can cause puncture wounds, lacerations, and infections.…
