Most dog owners do not want to consider that their dog could harm a person or another dog. If you regularly take your dog to the dog park, you may not have considered the dangers prior. While it might seem like a good idea to socialize with other dog owners and give...
Why should you see a doctor after an animal bite?
If you or your loved one suffered an animal bite, you may feel tempted to avoid the doctor. Several factors may lead to this decision. You may believe the bite is minor or you may not have health insurance. However, medical attention is important. Not seeking medical...
When is a dog owner responsible for an attack in Massachusetts?
When a dog attacks someone in Massachusetts, the owner has legal responsibility for costs associated with the attack injuries. The standard applies even if the dog has never been aggressive before, with limited exceptions. Review the dog attack laws in...
Dogs often provide warning signs before they attack
There is no arguing that dogs are among the most beloved pets in America, if not number one (some cat owners may disagree). Dogs are man and woman's best friend. If you treat a dog with respect and create a familial bond, they will want to cuddle, play, act in the...
How can you prevent a dog bite?
In the United States, over 4.5 million people suffer from dog bites every year. Of those 4.5 million, 800,000 people require medical care after a dog bite. Children are the most common victims of dog bites. Half of those who undergo medical care after an incident with...
How do dog bites mentally impact their victims?
Massachusetts has plenty of dogs and dog owners. This means there are also plenty of bite attacks. Unfortunately, most bite attacks do not come from unfamiliar dogs. They originate from dogs that people know well, such as the dog of a neighbor, friend or family...
How can I tell if a dog will bite?
While the majority of Americans have positive associations with dogs, the reality is that dogs are animals and can bite. Many times this is not the fault of the dog, but rather the fault of a human who could not read the body language of a dog correctly. Most dogs are...
Animal attacks cost more than a $1 billion yearly
All across the country, more people are including animals in their homes. Retirees with empty nests adopt animals to keep their company. Millennials adopt pets as they delay parenting for their latter years. What many people forget is that domesticated animals still...
3 Steps you should take after a dog bites your child
Dog bites are serious injuries that can leave both physical and psychological marks on a child. In fact, children are more likely to be the victim of a dog bite because they can’t recognize a dog’s body language as well as adults can. Statistics show that dog bite...
Despite bait program, rabies may be an issue in animal bites
A bait program initiated this spring that aimed at preventing wild animals from contracting rabies and then spreading the disease onto pets and people has seen considerable success according to the co-chair of the Cape Cod Rabies Task Force. In Massachusetts there are...
