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