Is a canine behavior consultant and expert in dog bites? Defense attorneys for Karen Read says he shouldn't be allowed to ...

In every lane, there are gangs of at least 10 dogs, and they bite anyone new who enters the lane. Delivery boys especially face a lot of problems. The dogs become very aggressive, particularly at ...

“I’m safe.” Right? Well, the reality isn’t so black and white. If a vaccinated dog bites you, the risk of contracting rabies is significantly reduced—but not entirely eliminated. Rabies, a zoonotic ...

Others agreed with Steinberg that prong collars are better than harnesses: "Heard once: when you're communicating with your dog you can either whisper (harness) or speak clearly (prong) and expect ...

Taking serious note of the rising incidents of stray dog attacks on children, the Punjab State Commission for Protection of Child Rights has directed Local Government and Rural Development ...

Three in every four animal bites are due to dogs, with over 5,700 deaths in humans estimated to occur each year due to rabies in India, according to a study published in The Lancet Infectious ...

While media hype exaggerates their aggression, statistics show improper training and poor socialization play a bigger role. Even the sweetest breeds can snap under pressure. Here’s the shocking truth: ...

Treating a bug bite or sting will usually relieve symptoms of pain, itching, swelling, and minor irritation. The first step is to better understand the type of insects common to North America and what ...

I led the officer and his dog to an exam room and went to grab the stitch removal scissors. I took several deep breaths — reminding myself of my training and skills, discounting my ...

I was cat-sitting recently, in exchange for a free place to stay, when the white-and-gray cat lunged at my hand and bit it - ouch! - one evening before bed. The bite left a small puncture wound ...

In one study by the Mayo Clinic, 1 in 3 cat bites to the hand required hospitalization and some required surgery to clean the wound. In comparison, almost all dog bite ER patients are treated and ...

It might be a lengthy training process and in some severe cases, require a behaviorist, but it’s possible. In homes with dogs that have high prey drives and act aggressively toward smaller animals, ...