10 things to know to prevent dog bites
(Baonghean.vn) - Every year, there are hundreds of cases of dog bites, most of which are children. Dog bites are often very dangerous, because there is always a risk of rabies accompanying the wound... Below are things parents need to know, instruct children to avoid dog bites, and minimize the level of injury caused by dog bites.
Nghe An: 2-year-old boy bitten by family dog, tearing his face and injuring his eyes
(Baonghean.vn) - On October 8, information from the Department of Dentistry and Ophthalmology, Nghe An Obstetrics and Pediatrics Hospital said that the department had just received treatment for a boy named Ngo Duc V. H, from Dien Ky, Dien Chau, who was bitten in the face by his family dog.
1. Do not tease dogs
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| Never disturb a dog that is sleeping, eating, or nursing puppies. |
2. Do not suddenly pet or touch the dog.
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| Never suddenly pet or touch a dog, even a pet dog. Always first alert the dog so that it can hear and see you or at least smell you before approaching it. In particular, do not approach the dog from the tail or back; if startled, the dog will turn around and bite immediately, without having time to distinguish between owner and stranger. |
3. Do not approach strange dogs
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| Never approach a strange dog, or any dog without its owner present. |
4. Must ask the owner's permission before touching or petting the dog.
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| Before touching, petting or playing with any dog, ask the owner's permission. If the owner cannot control the dog, does not command the dog to sit or lie down, then the owner must immediately stop playing with the dog. |
5. Don't run after dogs.
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| Children should not run after dogs; when seeing a dog, they should not scream loudly, tease or provoke the dog. If they see an injured dog, they should not approach it, pet it or try to help it, but should find an adult to report it. |
6. Do not approach a dog that is on a leash.
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| Never approach a dog that is chained, caged, or behind a fence. Never reach into the cage or over the fence to pet it. |
7. If a dog comes near, do not run away.
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| If a dog approaches, do not run away; stop, stand still, stay calm, keep your arms close to your body, be quiet and do not scream. Slowly walk away while still facing the dog and do not stare into its eyes. |
8. Try to push towards the dog's muzzle when attacked
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| If the dog attacks, try to shove anything you have toward its muzzle: a coat, a book, a bicycle, or anything that can prevent it from making direct contact with you. |
9. Lie down on the ground, holding your head tightly when the dog attacks
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| When being chased and attacked by a dog, stop, lie down on the ground, curl up, use both hands to cover your head and face... the dog will usually not bite aggressively, it may just sniff and then leave. |
10. Don't wave your hand to scare the dog.
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| Humans instinctively raise their arms to scare the dog away from biting them. But dogs react very quickly to movements. When they raise their arms, they are vulnerable to attacks on the chest and neck. If the dog has been trained to attack, it will jump in and bite when it sees the arm raised… |
