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Kids and Dogs Safety
The Basics in Dog Safety:
Be Gentle
This is so important, but so many parents don't notice how rough their
children are. A gentle hand will carry them through so many different situations
in life, not just meeting animals. When your child approaches a dog, show them
how to pet "gently". Don't let them pull on ears or fur, but a gentle rubbing of
the fur, or feeling of the ears is okay. Don't let them squeeze handfuls of fur,
and make sure they know that a tail is not handhold. If your child has a
normally heavy hand, don't use a real dog for the first time, use a stuffed
animal. A dog might not be as patient with grabbing hands as you would think.
The Right Approach
This is very important! From the time they first understand, you must teach
your children how to approach a dog properly! What is the right way to approach
a dog? Approach his owner first and ask permission!
Saying "Hello" After Permission is Given
Approach slowly, do not run up to a dog, ever. Hold your hand out, palm
down, and let the dog sniff you. Let him decide how close he wants to get. Many
dogs love attention, but the first few moments of every new meeting is critical.
A correct approach will likely have the new dog sidling in closer for hugs and
kisses.
Fear Factor
Please don't bring your children up to fear all dogs, even if you do. A
child who was taught fear will react to a strange dog in a way that may make the
situation even worse. Teach them to respect dogs and all other animals instead.
Respect their boundaries, not run from them.
Meeting A Strange Dog With No Owners Present
It is very important to keep a cool head during these moments. Do not do
what your instincts may tell you to do. The first instinct is often "scream and
run", please do not do this. Instead, using a loud, firm voice, tell the dog to
"go home". If he doesn't leave, don't panic.
What is he doing? Is he just watching you, curiousity in his posture (ears
perked, tail wagging, relaxed stance)? If this is how he looks, just walk away
calmly. Again, do not run.
Is he standing in a threatening manner? Ears laid back along his head, his body
tense, his tail up (may or may not be wagging slowly, don't be fooled): this a
threatening posture. Tell him to "Go lay down" in a firm voice, do not yell, do
not scream. Any sudden move on your part may trigger an attack. Start to walk
away slowly. Do not make any sudden moves. If he starts to advance on you, and
lunges, drop into a "turtle" position, and yell for help. Parents, if you come
across your child in this position, do whatever you have to do to get the dog
away.
Never Run Away From A Dog
Running will only trigger a "prey" response, and a dog that may have been
content to sit and watch will suddenly chase. Even a dog whose only intent is to
"play" may cause devastating results when the "prey" is caught.
Never Approach a Dog When He is Eating
Parents, this should be common sense, every child should know this, whether
you have pets in the home or not.
Dog Owners, if your dog is food protective, please take the time to train him
out of it.
Parents! Never Leave Your Child With a Dog Unattended!
Accidents happen in the blink of an eye, and even the gentlest family dog
will bite if he is in pain, or if he has just "had enough".
Parents, please don't hesitate to call animal control if a loose dog ever
threatens you or your child. Loose dogs are a menace, and irresponsible owners
should be held accountable. Dog owners that do not care where their dog goes and
what he does should not be dog owners, period.
http://dogs.about.com/od/dogcarebasi..._kids_safe.htm
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Dog Bite Prevention
Many kids grow up with a dog in the house. And in most
cases, it is great. Having a pet has many benefits, including teaching
responsibility if your child helps take care of his daily needs. Having a dog
also offers companionship and can teach social skills, such as not to be too
rough when playing. Plus having a dog can be a lot of fun.
One of the main downsides of allowing your children, especially younger ones,
around a dog is that sometimes dogs bite. In fact, the CDC estimates that almost
5 million people a year are bitten by a dog in the United States, with as many
as 800,000 people, more than half of them children, requiring medical attention
for these dog bites and about a dozen people dying from dog bite injuries.
These dog bites are a big health problem, but one that is largely
preventable.
That is why it is important to help reduce your child's
chances of being bitten by a dog.
One of the easiest and most important things that you can do is to not leave
your younger children alone around a dog, not even the family dog.
According to the CDC, other tips include:
- Carefully choose your pet dog. Evaluate your
environment and lifestyles and speak with a professional to determine the
appropriate type of pet.
- Dogs should be neutered to reduce aggressive
tendencies.
- Be sensitive to cues that a child is fearful or
apprehensive about a dog.
- Teach children basic safety around dogs and review
regularly.
- Dogs with histories of aggression are inappropriate
for families with children.
- Do not play aggressive games with your dog; for
example, wrestling.
- Never approach an unfamiliar dog. Immediately report
stray dogs or dogs displaying unusual behavior.
- Remain motionless when approached by an unfamiliar dog
-- never run or scream.
- Do not disturb a dog that is sleeping, eating, or
caring for puppies.
- If knocked down by a dog, lie still and remain in a
ball.
- If bitten by a dog, immediately report the bite.
One myth of dog bites is that your child will most likely
be bitten by a dog he doesn't know. However, most experts report that about half
of dog bites are from a dog that the child may be familiar with, either the
family's own dog or that of a neighbor. In one report, Fatal Dog Attacks,
1989-1994, of fatal dog bites, only '22% involved an unrestrained dog off
the owner's property.'
Which Dogs Bite?
There are some reports that may indicate that certain
breeds of dogs are more likely to bite or be involved in fatal bites than
others. For example, one study, Which Dogs Bite? A Case-Control Study of Risk
Factors, found that biting dogs were more likely to be 'German Shepherd or
Chow Chow predominant breeds, to be male, to reside in a house with one or more
children, and not to be neutered' and 'were also more likely to be chained while
in the yard.'
Other examples of aggressive dogs, which may have a higher attack rate,
include the Bull Terrier, Cocker Spanial, Collie, Doberman Pinsher, Great Dane,
Pit bull, Rottweiler, and Siberian Husky.
However, according
to the American Veterinary Medical Association, 'There is no such thing as a bad
breed of dog. All dogs can bite if provoked.' So instead of concentrating on the
breed of dog, you should just keep your kids safe around any dog.
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Treatment of Dog Bites
From
Vincent Iannelli, M.D.,
Your Guide to
Pediatrics.
Kids and Dog
Bites
Although most dog bites aren't fatal, many do require
medical attention. In addition to basic first aid and cleaning the wound, your
child may need antibiotics, a tetanus shot, and/or rabies vaccination after a
dog bite. You should seek immediate medical attention for multiple or serious
bites, especially in younger children and bites that involve your child's head
and neck.
First Aid for Dog Bites
As with other wounds, you should stop any bleeding by
putting pressure on the wound and then clean the area extensively. Since dog
bites are at big risk of becoming infected, most children should take 3-7 days
of an antibiotic, usually Augmentin, to prevent an infection from developing.
Keep in mind that most dog bites aren't sutured closed, because of this risk of
infection. Bites on the face, or those considered to be 'clean' or quickly seen
by the doctor may be sutured at times.
Other preventative measures that you may need to take include getting your
child a tetanus shot if they have had less than three doses. Even if they have
had three or more tetanus shots, if they have a bite that is not considered
clean and minor, they may need a tetanus shot if it is been more than 5 years
since their last one. Children with clean, minor bites may also need a tetanus
booster if their last one was more than 10 years ago. Since most kids have had 4
tetanus shots by 18 months of age and a booster at 4 and 12 years, they may not
need another one after a dog bite.
Rabies
Since most dogs in the United States are vaccinated against
rabies, it is not usually a big concern after a dog bite. If your child is
bitten by a dog and you are not sure if they have had a rabies shot, you should
contact your Pediatrician and/or your local health department or animal control.
Children may need to be treated with Rabies Immune Globulin and rabies
vaccine within 48 hours of being bitten if the dog who bit them has not been
vaccinated or if the dog can not be found. If the dog was found and its rabies
status was unknown, a veterinarian may need to quarantine the dog for 10 days,
although rabies vaccine should usually still be given to the child, especially
if the dog bite was unprovoked.
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