Category Archives: Dog Bite

When people think of dog bites, they often think that the worst offenders are big, mean, snarling dogs that look like they want to attack even before they do. This is a misconception, likely linked to the natural fear of dogs that simply appear more predatory. While big, aggressive-looking dogs that are poorly trained certainly […]

Most people are aware of the risk of rabies if they are bitten by a dog that has not been vaccination, but not everyone is familiar with the risk of developing tetanus. Tetanus can infect the body through scratches or bites, so it’s very important to make sure that you are up to date on your […]

Little dogs seem far from threatening until they feel threatened themselves. All of a sudden, an animal that might weigh the same as a gallon of milk can suddenly turn in to a vicious, snarling monster. The aggression of small dogs is enough to make delivery people run when Pomeranians and tiny toy poodles escape […]

Due to the length of the dog’s teeth, many dog bite injuries are technically puncture wounds. This means that there is minimal tearing at the surface level, but the injury extends deep into the tissues below the skin. A puncture wound of that nature may be far more painful and dangerous than it looks. While […]

Most residents of Houston love dogs. Unfortunately, some dogs are dangerous to people and other animals. Dangerous pets can result in dog bites and attacks on innocent people. In many cases, these attacks result in severe injuries. Texas does not have a legal code for dog bites. However, it does have a code addressing the […]

When it comes to minor dog bites, the wounds that humans sustain are often defensive. In other words, a dog bite not severe enough to send you to the hospital is likely going to be on your hands because you tried to stop the dog from biting you someplace more dangerous. Many people who own […]

Children under the age of nine are more likely to end up in the hospital due to a dog bite than any other age group. This is partly because they are often not taught how to act appropriately around dogs, and they may simply assume that the dog will react to affectionate behavior in the […]

Dog bites are a hazard to children, teens and adults. Even normally even-tempered family pets could become aggressive and bite under the right circumstances, so it’s important to go over some safety tips that can help prevent bites from happening. The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) has said that around 40% of households […]

Pet owners, as well as anyone who is around dogs, should know that these animals can carry rabies. Rabies is an extremely dangerous virus that is fatal without treatment in the majority of cases. The rabies virus can be excreted in an infected animal’s saliva. HOW LIKELY IS IT FOR A PET DOG TO CARRY RABIES? IS […]

Many people think that children are resilient and will overcome almost anything that they have to face. While it’s largely true that they can bounce back from a lot of things, certain traumatic events — like a dog attack — might not be so easy to overcome. Some children face significant mental health issues when […]