Dogs biting both adults and children is an increasing concern in Onondaga County.
Children age two to nine years have the highest rates of dog bites, said Pirro. A successful dog bite prevention initiative is needed to improve dog owner s practices and safe behaviors around dogs. I am calling on Animal Disease Prevention, law enforcement, veterinarians, dog owners, adults and children to take the necessary steps to reduce this problem, states Pirro. Lloyd F. Novick MD, MPH, Commissioner of Health of the Onondaga County Health Department states, Recent results of a dog bite study by the Onondaga County Health illustrate the importance of this problem as a public health risk. Reduction of dog bites will especially impact the health and safety of children.