JERALD R. SULTZ, MD
Plastic Surgery

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PLASTIC SURGEONS

Dog Bite Prevention

Dr. Sultz works with
the American Society of Plastic Surgeons
and the Erie County S.P.C.A.
to help prevent dog bites.

Home About Us Our Offices Our Services Skin Care Dermal Fillers Microdermabrasion Breast Surgery BOTOX® Tummy Tuck Liposuction Procedures at a Glance News Privacy Policy	Did You Know... Every year, nearly 4.7 million Americans are bitten by dogs- 60% of these victims are children. In fact, about half of all children in the U.S. will be bitten by a dog by the 12^th grade. Every 40 seconds someone in the U.S. Seeks medical care because of a dog bite. 70% of dog bites occur while on the owner's property.	Dogs Should be Man's Best Friend... Owner who tried to take dinner roll away from his dog. Woman bitten by her cocker spaniel.
	How You Can Avoid Dog Bites: • Never approach an unfamiliar dog. • Don't disturb a dog that is sleeping, eating, or caring for puppies. • Never run from or scream at a dog- dogs love to chase and catch things. • Never play with a dog unless supervised by an adult. • Don't play with a dog without allowing it to sniff you first. • Tell an adult if you see a stray dog or a dog acting strangely. To Help prevent or Stop an Attack: • Be “still like a tree” when an unfamiliar dog comes up to you. • If you say anything to the dog, speak calmly and firmly. • Don't look the dog right in the eye. • Stay still until the dog leaves, or back away slowly- don't turn and run. • If a dog knocks you over, roll into a ball with your hands over your head and neck and stay still. What to do if You are Bitten: • If your own dog bit you, confine it and check the dog's vaccination records. • If someone else's dog bit you, contact authorities and give them all of the information you can about the dog- owner's name, size, color and breed of dog, location, etc.	Be a Safety-Smart Owner • Carefully consider your choice of breeds- the top biting breeds include Pit Bulls, Rottweilers, German Shepards, Huskies, Dobermans, Chows, Great Danes, St. Bernards, and Akitas. • Never leave infants or children alone with any dog. • Spay or neuter your dog. • Train your dog in obedience. • Don't play aggressive games with your dog. • Follow leash laws. • Keep your dog healthy; an unnoticed injury can make a dog aggressive. • Your dog should be part of the family- unsocialized “outdoor” dogs are more likely to bite than “indoor” dogs. What to do if Your Dog Bites Someone: • You must take responsibility even if the bite can be explained. • Restrain the dog immediately and confine it. • Check on the victim' s condition and seek professional medical advice- call 911 if necessary. • Provide information- name and address, the dog's rabies vaccination status, etc. • Report the bite to your insurance company. • Comply with local laws- bites must usually be reported to the police.

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Did You Know...

Every year, nearly 4.7 million Americans are bitten by dogs-

60% of these victims are children.

In fact, about half of all children in the U.S. will be bitten by a dog by the 12^th grade.

Every 40 seconds someone in the U.S. Seeks medical care because of a dog bite.

70% of dog bites occur while on the owner's property.

Dogs Should be Man's Best Friend...

Owner who tried to take dinner roll away from his dog.

Woman bitten by her cocker spaniel.

How You Can Avoid Dog Bites:

• Never approach an unfamiliar dog.

• Don't disturb a dog that is sleeping, eating, or caring for puppies.

• Never run from or scream at a dog- dogs love to chase and catch things.

• Never play with a dog unless supervised by an adult.

• Don't play with a dog without allowing it to sniff you first.

• Tell an adult if you see a stray dog or a dog acting strangely.

To Help prevent or Stop an Attack:

• Be “still like a tree” when an unfamiliar dog comes up to you.

• If you say anything to the dog, speak calmly and firmly.

• Don't look the dog right in the eye.

• Stay still until the dog leaves, or back away slowly- don't turn and run.

• If a dog knocks you over, roll into a ball with your hands over your head and neck and stay still.

What to do if You are Bitten:

• If your own dog bit you, confine it and check the dog's vaccination records.

• If someone else's dog bit you, contact authorities and give them all of the information you can about the dog- owner's name, size, color and breed of dog, location, etc.

Be a Safety-Smart Owner

• Carefully consider your choice of breeds- the top biting breeds include Pit Bulls, Rottweilers, German Shepards, Huskies, Dobermans, Chows, Great Danes, St. Bernards, and Akitas.

• Never leave infants or children alone with any dog.

• Spay or neuter your dog.

• Train your dog in obedience.

• Don't play aggressive games with your dog.

• Follow leash laws.

• Keep your dog healthy; an unnoticed injury can make a dog aggressive.

• Your dog should be part of the family- unsocialized
“outdoor” dogs are more likely to bite than “indoor” dogs.

What to do if Your Dog Bites Someone:

• You must take responsibility even if the bite can be explained.

• Restrain the dog immediately and confine it.

• Check on the victim' s condition and seek professional medical advice- call 911 if necessary.

• Provide information- name and address, the dog's rabies vaccination status, etc.

• Report the bite to your insurance company.

• Comply with local laws- bites must usually be reported to the police.

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