Give a Dog A Home ASPCA Tips on Preventing Dog BitesJune 5, 2003 1:48 a.m. Thursday National Dog Bite Prevention Week was last month but these tips are still worth passing on. From the ASPCA:
An estimated 4.7 million people are bitten by dogs each year, with 800,000 individuals requiring medical treatment. And roughly half of all children in the United States will be bitten by a dog before their 12th birthday. Most of these injuries can be prevented with responsible pet ownership and appropriate behavior around dogs. In an effort to help parents educate their children about these proper practices during Dog Bite Prevention Week, the ASPCA offers the following tips:
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