Long-term psychological effects may occur after childhood dog bite injuries. We performed a national survey to assess psychosocial interventions for children presenting with dog bite injuries to pediatric trauma centers.#A 26-question, online survey was administered to Pediatric Trauma Program Managers ...
Attacks on humans by dogs acting as a pack, though uncommon, result in severe, sometimes fatal, injuries. We report seven cases of attacks by packs of dogs (five on children and two on elderly women) including one fatal case. The dangers of dogs acting as a pack are highlighted, particul...
Even though postal officials ask customers to control their dogs, bites still happen and may result in injuries to carriers and costly medical expenses for dog owners. Please heed the above best practices to help stop dog bites and protect your mail carrier. “Recently, I was delivering to a ...
Injuries from dog bites are not uncommon among children. However, the site of the wound is rarely on the breast. The authors report two cases of nipple-areolar injuries caused by dog bites. The affected children were followed during the development of secondary sex characteristics. In one child...
Attacks on humans by dogs acting as a pack, though uncommon, result in severe, sometimes fatal, injuries. We report seven cases of attacks by packs of dogs (five on children and two on elderly women) including one fatal case. The dangers of dogs acting as a pack are highlighted, particul...
Contemporary update on the treatment of dog bite: injuries to the oral and maxillofacial region.The purpose of the present retrospective record review was to evaluate the patient demographics, treatment rendered, and long-term outcomes of patients injured in dog bite attacks to the oral and ...
There are many questions about dog bite injuries and whether or not dog owners can be sued for compensation. Every state has it's own unique laws that cover owner responsibility for their pets, including dogs. There are usually civil as well as criminal law that may come into play when a...
YouTube videos of dog bites present an unexplored opportunity to observe dog bites directly. We recorded the context of bites, bite severity, victim and dog characteristics for 143 videos and for 56 videos we coded human and dog behaviour before the bite
Many dog bite victims suffer significant injuries and facial scarring. In addition to the trauma associated with the injuries, a dog attack can have profound long-term psychological consequences. Also, bite victims with significant facial scarring usually earn significantly less income throughout their...
one in five necessitates medical attention to address bite wounds and prevent infections. Notably, children and the elderly are particularly vulnerable to dog bite injuries, with children aged 5-9 facing the highest risk. These injuries can range from minor scrapes to severe impairment and, in ex...