Regardless of the victim's age, a dog attack has the potential to cause catastrophic physical injuries. Still, a person's automatic stress response may delay the onset of injury symptoms. Consequently, even if it seems your child has few or no injuries from a dog...
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Healing from a dog bite can be brutal
Those who suffer from a dog bite need to be aware that the issues they face may last for a long time. Healing is not always the simple, straightforward process that people often assume it is. It can actually be a brutal process that is, in some ways, far worse than...
It’s harder to train a dog that thinks it is the leader
Dogs have a pack mentality. They need someone to be the leader. If they do not get that leadership from a person in their "pack," then they may try to become the leader. This can be problematic because the dog may be harder to control and harder to train. That, in...
Why dog bites get infected
Even a dog bite that does not get infected can be incredibly painful. It may need immediate medical attention. It could lead to a disability or a disfigurement. When bites do get infected, though, everything just gets worse. Some infections are life-threatening. A...
3 key points about dog bites to the face
Dog bites to the face and neck are the most dangerous that a person can suffer. Even those who survive could be left with horrible disfigurements. This is one type of animal attack you really want to avoid at all costs. So, how do these attacks happen? Some studies...
Jogging and aggressive dogs: Tips for staying safe
Unfortunately, one thing you have to contend with when you go for a jog may be an aggressive dog. Every year, many runners suffer serious bite injuries when the owners do not properly contain or control their pets. The main thing you need to do is remain alert at all...
How can a dog bite attack mentally affect you?
Illinois residents like you who have been attacked by dogs may end up with severe physical damage. While many people focus on these physical injuries and how to care for and recover from them, the mental wounds that an attack can inflict on you are spoken of less...
Rabies treatment after an animal bite
When people get bitten by an animal in Illinois, they may worry about getting rabies. If an animal is rabid, people usually cannot tell if they have the virus or not. Because of this, it is important to take action.Some people may think that any animal that bites a...
The risk of animal bite infections
In Illinois, when a person is bitten by someone else's pet, that owner will often have to take financial responsibility. However, the victim is the one who will need to tend to their injuries. Unfortunately, some bites can be more dangerous than others. They may carry...
When should you see a doctor for a bite wound?
As a resident of Illinois who has recently suffered from a dog bite, you may be wondering what to do next. Should you go to the doctor's right away? Is it severe enough to go to an emergency room? Here are some guidelines about when your bite injury is severe enough...