Thanksgiving is nearly here and Christmas is coming right afterwards! However, this time of year may not be easy for your pets. The holidays can be a stressful time for both dogs and their owners. Anecdotally, reports of dog bites appear to increase during the holiday season and is often appears to be due, in part, to dogs being exposed to an increase in movement, activity, and exposure to unfamiliar people. These unknown people and situations can be frightening to dogs, and may make them appear defensive and more prone to biting people. In order to keep both pets and owners safe this holiday season, our law firm has a few tips to offer:
Throwback Thursday: Your Rights and Dog Bites
Every year nearly 5 million people are bitten by dogs, and close to half of those victims are children. 1 in 5 people that are victims of dog bites require medical attention, which equates to about 900,000 Americans that received medical attention for dog bites in the past year.
In 2012, dog bites accounted for approximately one third of settlements of all homeowner's insurance liability claims. Pennsylvania ranked fifth in states with the most dog bite insurance claims.
Keeping Owners and Dogs Safe During the Holidays
With Halloween almost here and Thanksgiving and Christmas right around the corner, the holidays can be a stressful time for both dogs and their owners. Incidents of dog bites appear to increase this time of year, and is often due to dogs being surrounded by an increase of movement, unfamiliar environments, and people who may scare or anger them! In order to keep both pets and owners safe this holiday season, our law firm has a few tips to offer:
Prevent Dog Bites This Summer With A Few Simple Tips!
US News & World Report's Health section recently offered up a few tips to prevent dog bites, which become increasingly common as summer approaches. Some of their practical, easily accessible tips include:
