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Dog Bite Prevention

An estimated 800,000 Americans seek medical attention each year after being bitten by a pet.  Children are bitten most often, and their injuries can be devastating — even life-threatening.  We have assembled some resources below that we hope will be of help to you:

National Dog Bite Prevention Week 2012:  Check out the latest resources from the American Veterinary Medical Association

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:   Dog Bite Fact Sheet

American Veterinary Medical Association:  What You Should Know About Dog Bite Prevention

American Academy of Pediatrics:  A Lesson in Dog Safety Can Help Prevent Bites

The Humane Society of the United States:   Dog Aggression

 

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