How to Avoid being Bitten by a Dog?

A dog that lives with a loving and caring family may never bite someone. But the reality is that it can happen, particularly when people are not kind to them.

Causes that can cause a dog to bite you

FEAR

• If you surprise a dog that doesn't know you by suddenly entering its house or yard, it will be frightened.
• Do not try to pet dogs that are chained.
• Never lean out of car windows or gates to pet a dog that doesn't know you. If the owner of the animal is there, always ask first if you can pet his dog.

ABANDONMENT

• A dog may feel even more abandoned if it is confined to a single space with little human contact..
• A dog needs walks, attention, and love.
• A dog can become jealous, even more so when a new member of the family arrives, especially a baby or another pet.

MEALTIME

• Never approach a dog that is eating. Many develop "food aggression".
• This type of aggression is marked in dogs that have been lying low without a secure food source for a long time.

SHARE

• Remember that dogs have their special objects such as cookies, balls, etc., never snatch anything from a dog.
• Nor should you go near the puppies of a recently whelped dog.

DOG FIGHTING

• Many people can be bitten while trying to stop a dog fight. You should be very careful if you decide to do this. You can be accidentally bitten.

GUARD DOGS

• Do you have special things you want to protect? Dogs do too. Some of those things are their owners, their yard, and their house. If a dog wants to protect his things and you get too close, he will growl at you.
• Respect the dog's feelings about the things he wants to protect and the warning signs of brave or guard dogs.

YOUNG CHILDREN

• At no time allow a young child to be alone with a pet.
• Children may hit, pull their hair, bite, and do other things that make the dog uncomfortable and cause it to bite them.

STRAY DOGS

• You should be cautious with dogs that are unowned and roaming around. If they are sick, tired, in pain, hungry, or have been mistreated, they may interpret your petting or cuddling as aggression and a bite may result.

How do you know if a dog is angry?

• If he is barking, growling, or showing his teeth..
• If your ears are laid back.
• If its legs are stiff.
• If its tail is standing up and the hair on its back is bristling.
• If is exhibiting aggressive behavior, warning that he may bite.

What to do and what not to do?

If a dog is acting as if it is going to bite you, follow the rules below:

• Don't look the dog in the eye.
• Don't turn your back and run away.
• Slowly back away, walking sideways.
• Be firm. Say "NO!" to the dog and act like you're the boss.
• If the dog attacks you and manages to knock you down, assume the fetal position and protect your face and neck with your hands, arms, and elbows.

What should you do if you are bitten by a dog?

If you are bitten by a strange animal, remember:

• If it has a collar or identification tags
• The type, size, and color of the animal.
• The direction in which the dog ran or escaped.
• Wash the wound with soap and water for at least 5 minutes.
• Visit a doctor as soon as possible.

Make sure the health care provider fills out a bite report and submits it to the Health Department. This is important, as they will do a risk assessment for rabies.

“Always be gentle with animals. Do not inflict physical harm on any animal, they feel pain..”

If the dog manages to knock you down, the vet explained that you should assume a fetal position and protect your face and neck with your arms. "If you are bitten, wash the wound with soap and water for five minutes and visit a doctor as soon as possible," the doctor pointed out, emphasizing that the health provider must fill out a bite report and submit it to the Health Department to take conduct an investigation to determine the risk of rabies.

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