Friday, June 18, 1999
Summer the time to watch for biting dogs
Summer is the worst time for dog bites, says Rodney Brown, Warren County's dog warden.
Of the 100 dog bites handled by the Dog Warden's office each year, about 60 occur during this season. Each year that number climbs 10 percent.
Nationally, more than 4.7 million people are bitten by dogs every year, most of them children, according to the American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons. One-third of all homeowners insurance claims are related to dog attacks.
Dr. Alexander Trott, professor of emergency medicine at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, recommends all bite wounds be immediately washed with an anti-bacterial soap and water.
Seek immediate medical attention on any sign of redness, heat, tenderness or extreme swelling at the wound or the lymph nodes.
Here are ways to avoid dog bites:
• Do not run. It will cause the dog to chase you. Stand turned to the side. If you look straight at the dog, it will feel threatened.
• If knocked down by a dog, roll into a fetal position, protecting your face with your arms.
• A dog wagging its tail is likely friendly. Avoid dogs whose heads are down, neck hair raised and tail stiff.
• Spray an attacking dog with a garden hose.
• Avoid stray dogs. Call the police or the local Dog Warden's office. In Warren County, the number is 695-1352.
Source: Warren County Animal Shelter and UC Medical Center.
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