As summer comes quietly, people's outfits become lighter and they enjoy the coolness brought by this season. However, this season is also a time when various types of accidental injuries occur frequently and cannot be ignored.

It is particularly worth noting that with the popularity of pet breeding, summer has become the peak season for pet injuries. In living areas such as communities and villages, news about pet dog biting people is coming from time to time, reminding us that we need to be more cautious in this season to prevent accidents.

3 years ago, two news related to dog bites caused an uproar.

An 80-year-old man was bitten by two big dogs in the community in Anyang, Henan. Henan Radio and Television Minsheng Channel "Xiaoli Help" followed up for 9 episodes but failed to solve the problem. The reporter was angry in front of the camera. Two months after the incident, the person involved was finally suspended and the dog owner finally came to apologize.

Another happened in Wuhan, Hubei Province. Ms. Lu, a 36-year-old owner, left a suicide note and jumped off the building and died. Two months ago, she was frightened by a dog chasing in the community without a leash while she was at work. The reaction from many parties was fruitless, but they were surrounded and beaten by several dog owners. Other neighbors have also suffered from this problem and spontaneously mourned and spoke for her. Ms. Lu's sister said in an interview: "My sister was bitten by a dog when she was a child. She has a very big fear of dogs since she was a child. Even if it is far apart, she will be very scared."

Although "dogs are human friends", some people are really afraid of dogs. According to reports from the World Health Organization (WHO), about tens of millions of people are bitten by dogs every year, of which 4.5 million are in the United States.

What should I do if I was suddenly attacked by a vicious dog? How to reduce the damage after being bitten by a dog? Today, let’s talk about the healthy juicer ↓↓

Why do dog bites occur?

I believe you have such friends around you - you hide far away when you see a dog. Most people say they are "bited by dogs when they were young."

1. Why are children prone to being bitten by dogs?

is mainly because he is small, unaware of danger, and is curious about strange things. What's even more terrifying is that most of the injured parts are head, face and neck, and the incidence and mortality rates are also higher.

Research in Guangdong has found that rural residents, preschool children and adolescents are at high risk groups; children of migrant workers and left-behind children are more likely to be injured by dogs.

When parents are not around, some children like to play with dogs. Their attitude is friendly and hopes to gain companionship and emotional sustenance in their pets, but instead of understanding the dog's temperament, it brings danger; some have some psychological problems, which are more likely to have aggressive behaviors to anger the dog.

2. Why do dogs want to bite people?

In fact, most of the people who are bitten are quite innocent. They did not intentionally hurt the dog, but were bitten "inexplicably".

According to the American Veterinary Association (AVMA), there are many reasons for dog biting, which is related to the dog's emotions.

One situation is because they react too much to something, and they will bite people because they are afraid or threatened or frightened. For example, when a dog feels in a bad situation, it will protect itself, its territory or something valuable to them by biting people, such as puppies, food or toys.

Dogs may also bite when they feel uncomfortable. For example, if a dog is injured or sick or feels painful, it may mean that it only wants to be alone and not disturbed.

In addition, dogs may bite people while playing. Bites while playing are just "funny" for dogs, but can be dangerous for people. Therefore, never try to play activities like wrestling or tug of war with your dog, as it will make the dog over-excited and cause bites or scratches.

How to prevent dog bites?

1. Understand dogs' body language

If dogs are worried, they will yawn, hang their ears or raise their paws;

If the dog stuffs its tail under the belly or legs, lifts its legs and lies down, or stares at you stiffly, it may be telling you that it has been frightened or threatened;

If the dog roars, snaps, or bites, it is telling you that it does not want to be disturbed, and now it just wants to be alone.

When you want to get close to a dog, ask yourself first: Does this dog look like you want to stay with you?

If the dog acts relaxed and friendly and seems to be happy to see you, it means it may be in a good mood and welcomes you.

If the dog doesn't even look at you, or turns around and avoids you, then let it play with its own.

If it looks nervous or seems to be staring at you, it is recommended that you get further away from it, the better.

Remember, no matter what kind of dog, or what kind of breed, it may hurt people and should not be taken lightly. Especially when you want to try to caress a strange dog, be sure to obtain the consent of its owner. Only their owners know the temper of pets.

2. How to protect yourself and your family from being bitten by dogs?

Don't run past the dog. Dogs are born to love chasing and catching things, and they will be excited and chase them relentlessly when they see you running.

Don't disturb the dog who is sleeping, eating, or taking care of the puppy.

Never touch the dog through or over the fence. A dog's instinct is to protect its territory and may regard your movements as a threat.

If the dog approaches you and smells your body, please stand there and don't move. Most of the time the dog leaves when it is sure you are not threatening it.

To avoid children being bitten by dogs, parents and other caregivers must remember:

Don't let children stay alone with dogs. When a child is playing with a dog, an adult must be watching him.

Be vigilant about potential hazards and take measures to prevent problems before they occur.

Teach children (including those who are just beginning to learn to walk) to be careful about cats and dogs, especially avoid unleashed dogs and stray dogs, but also respect them.

reminds children not to approach strange dogs, nor to try to reach out from outside the cage or fence to touch them.

warns the child that no matter whose dog you want to touch, you must obtain the consent of the dog owner.

For families who raise dogs and have children, the owner should not be too concerned or pamper other family members (such as babies) and ignore the feelings of the dog because they are really jealous.

What should I do if I was suddenly attacked or bitten by a dog? 10 things to do well

If you are threatened by a dog, 4 things to pay attention to:

Please stay calm and don't scream or yell.

If you need to speak at this time, your tone must be calm and firm to avoid eye contact with the dog.

Don't turn around and run away. Try to stand still until the dog leaves, or slowly retreat until the dog leaves sight.

If you accidentally fall or get knocked to the ground, cover your head and neck with both hands, curl up into a ball, and protect your face.

If you have been slightly bitten or scratched by a dog, such as having some skin breaks, two things should be done:

First clean the wound thoroughly with soap and water, iodine or detergent, and rinse continuously for more than 15 minutes;

Then apply antibiotic ointment (such as erythromycin ointment) and bandage the bite with a clean bandage.

But if there are more serious conditions, be sure to go to the emergency department of the hospital immediately:

The wound is deep, or it is not sure how serious the injury is;

The skin is severely torn, broken or bleeding (it is best to press it with a bandage or a clean strip to stop the bleeding);

The wound is swollen, red, painful or oozing more and more (beware, it may be a signal of infection).

Finally, there are two things to do about getting vaccinated:

No matter whether the dog has been vaccinated or not, as long as the skin is damaged, the injured person must get rabies vaccinated within 24 hours, just in case.

People who have not received tetanus in the past 5 to 10 years may need to strengthen injections according to the doctor's advice.