Fatal dog attacks

National Dog Bite Prevention Coalition shares tips on avoiding bites as we emerge from a year of lockdowns, isolation

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, April 8, 2021

The Insurance Information Institute reported that in 2020, insurance companies paid $853.7 million for 16,991 dog bite and injury claims.

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  • The Insurance Information Institute reported that in 2020, insurance companies paid $853.7 million for 16,991 dog bite and injury claims.
  • To help our pets with this transition, the National Dog Bite Prevention Coalition recommends the following tips:
    Make sure your pet is healthy.
  • "When people talk about dog bite prevention, the focus automatically goes to dog training," said Victoria Stilwell, celebrity dog trainer and behavior expert.
  • "While dog bites are a serious public health issue, the good news is that most dog bites are preventable," said AVMA President Dr. Kratt.