Ill. Every year 4.7 million Americans are bitten by dogs and 60 percent of those victims are children. With the school year coming to a close, it is important to teach children about dog bites before they head out for the park. As children spend more time outside, so will the neighborhood canines. Every dog no matter how friendly has the capacity to bite. Parents need to know how to safeguard their family against dog bites and what to do if a dog attacks.
Most dog bites happen to dog owners, their family and friends.
As a result of animal bites like these, thousands of reconstructive surgeries are performed by board-certified plastic surgeons annually. May 21 - 27 is National Dog Bite Prevention Week. Follow leash laws. Do not play aggressive games with your dog. Keep your dog healthy an unnoticed injury can make a dog aggressive.