Maybe you’re walking to or from work. Maybe you’re taking your evening job. Perhaps you’re riding your bicycle to a friend’s house. If you come face-to-face with an aggressive dog that’s not accompanied by its owner, there are immediate steps you must take to protect yourself. Here’s what you need to do: Don’t run: Your […]

One of the reasons that dog bite attacks against children are so frightening is that children often aren’t strong enough to defend themselves against even small breeds, let alone larger dogs. Additionally, the smaller stature of children makes it easy for dog bites to affect parts of their bodies where the injuries can have permanent consequences – […]

Although they can be cute and cuddly, dogs can inflict severe damage if they attack or bite a person. Fortunately, most dogs are nonaggressive and want to make friends with humans. However, dangerous dogs do live in and around Houston. Learning about dog bite laws in Texas can help you or a family member find a […]

The fall is often people’s favorite time of year. Why? The weather is cooler, they can go on longer walks with their pets, and there are plenty of fun and friendly family activities that Fido can join, too. From pumpkin patch picks to heading out for Halloween, family pets might be part of those busy […]

When you look at dog bite statistics, it becomes clear that the risk to children is high. There are a lot of factors in play. Children tend to be smaller, shorter and less strong than adults, so they can’t avoid a dog or fend it off. They also may not see the warning signs that […]

When you see a cute dog walking past, it might be hard to not say hello without petting the animal. But it’s important to keep in mind that there is always a possibility that even the friendliest-looking pup might not be interested in your attention. To prevent from a tragic dog bite, it’s important to […]

A person who’s bitten by a dog needs to ensure that they get the medical care they need because there is a risk of infection. Bacteria from the dog’s mouth can enter the body through the bites. In some cases, simply washing the bite can remove the bacteria, but there are times when it’s too deep into […]

If you had to guess what the biggest contributing factor to the severity of a dog bite is, you might assume that the size or weight of the dog that bites the human will determine the severity of the injury. However, an in-depth examination of over a decade’s worth of dog bite data showed that that was […]

If you’ve heard it once, you’ve heard it a million times: A dog is a man’s best friend. While this may be the case most of the time, don’t lose sight of the fact that dogs can be extremely dangerous. This holds true regardless of size or breed. For this reason, you must always be prepared […]