Bite Prevention Week

April 7, 2024: Edition 217

Today is the start of National Dog Bite Prevention Week. However, Sits & Wiggles feels that every week, day & moment should be dog bite prevention time. It is Sits & Wiggles' firm belief that everyone should educate themselves about animal body language. Understanding & respecting canine body language is crucial in bite prevention.

The panelists of the National Dog Bite PreventionWeek Coaltion (including Victoria Stillwell, veterinarians & insurance experts) discuss dog bite prevention.

(Paraphrased): In America alone, there are 4.5 million dog bites every year. Approximately 800,000 of these seek medical attention. Over half of these are children. Dog bites are largely preventable.