Dog Bite Prevention
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Millions of U.S. residents own dogs. Dogs, like all animals, can exhibit unpredictable behaviors and actions resulting in injuries. Every year approximately 4.5 million people are bitten by dogs. Injuries range from minor nips to major attacks. Dog bite injuries are highest among children ages 5 to 9. One in five victims of dog-bites require of medical attention. The majority of dog bites are from familiar canines. Fortunately, the majority of dog bites can be avoided by taking precautions.
For more information on dog bite prevention, please visit:
-> California Programs
-> National Programs
-> International Programs
-> Related Materials and Publications
-> California Laws and Regulations
California Programs
- Napa County: Dog Bites Prevention and Treatment
- Pet Orphans of Southern California: Dog Bite Prevention
National Programs
- American Kennel Club: Tips to Prevent Dog Bites
- American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals: Dog Bite Prevention
- American Veterinary Medical Association: What you should know about dog bite prevention
- Animal Farm Foundation, Inc.: Task Force on Canine Aggression
- CDC National Center for Injury Prevention and Control: National Dog Bite Prevention
- Dog Bite For Kids Sake
- Humane Society of the U.S.: Preventing Dog Bites
- Humane Society of the U.S.: Stay Dog Bite Free!
- State Farm Insurance: Preventing Dog Bites
- U.S. Postal Service: Dog Bite Awareness
International Programs
- Canada Safety Council: Protecting Children from Dog Bites
- Canadian Federation of Humane Societies: Dog Bite Prevention
- Dog Legislation Council of Canada
- Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals: Guide to Dog Bite Prevention
Related Materials and Publications
- American Family Physician: Prevention and Treatment of Dog Bites Article
- American Veterinary Medical Association: A Community Approach to Dog Bite Prevention Article [pdf, 115KB*]
- American Veterinary Medical Association: Dog Bite Prevention Campaign Media Kit
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California Laws and Regulations
The following links provides a brief description of relevant laws and regulations. For more information click on the provided link which will take you to leginfo.ca.gov, select the appropriate code type, enter the code number, and press search.
