A dog can be a human’s best friend, but not all dogs are trained and cared for by loving and responsible people. When a dog attacks an Alabama resident, the encounter can leave the victim with emotional stress, physical pain, and mounting costs. They may consider...
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What are some common dog bite myths?
Dogs usually make wonderful companion animals, but what happens when one attacks and causes you or someone you love serious injury? Forbes reports that dog owners paid out almost $700 million in liability insurance money as a result of their animals biting people....
What is dog aggression?
While most pet owners do not want to think about their dogs attacking another person, most dogs are capable of aggression. To avoid a disaster, dog owners and those who spend time around dogs need to know the signs of aggression. The ASPCA explains what to look for in...
Which dog breed has the deadliest bite?
An unexpected dog bite can be painful and can cause real damage. Some attacks can cause infections, disfigurement, other health issues and even death. While we cannot always know an individual animal by its breed and the stigma that surrounds them, there are...
What are the complications of capnocytophaga infection?
When you think about complications from cat or dog bites, you may be thinking about the puncture wound itself. Realistically, you may want to worry about other types of infection, such as Capnocytophaga. Capnocytophaga is a bacteria found in the mouths of humans and...
What are the legal risks of owning a wolf hybrid dog?
Living in Alabama gives you the right to own a wolf hybrid dog, and these beautiful animals can be a source of companionship and fascination. Some dogs have only a small percentage of wolf in them, while others were mated directly with a wolf to give them a 50-50 mix....
The myth of the stranger’s dog
When someone suffers from a dog bite in Alabama, the way that you imagine it may be all wrong. Often, people have difficulty imagining their own dogs biting another person or biting someone in their family. In reality, more than half of all dog bites occur due to an...
The health implications of a cat bite
When residents of Alabama experience a cat bite, they may not think it’s severe enough to require the attention of a doctor. Unfortunately, the dangers related to cat bites can be hugely underestimated, leading to serious or even life-threatening infections. Mayo...
Why is rabies a concern with dog bites?
One of the first things any medical provider will ask about if you suffer a dog bite in Alabama is if the dog is up to date on its rabies vaccination. This is an essential question because rabies is a horrible disease that often infects animals and is easily spread to...
What is Emily’s Law?
Suffering a dog attack is a very horrifying experience. In most cases, you can escape with minor injuries, but sometimes, people are not as lucky. That is what spawned Alabama to create a new law about dangerous dogs in 2018, according to AL.com. This law, which is...
