LEGACY * COIT ANIMAL HOSPITAL   

972-618-7499

B - I - T - E Prevention

Did you know that a major public health problem in children is preventable? If adults, children, and dogs would all work together, many of the 400,000 animal bites that occur each year in Texas simply would not happen.

Most bites to children are caused by dogs the children know and trust. These are dogs the owner thought would never bite. Do not let your dog give you an unpleasant surprise. Here is what you can do to minimize the chances that your dog will bite:

B - Baby-sit your child. Bites to infants are usually from the family pooch.

Never leave infants unsupervised with any dog.

I - Introduce your dog to your infant.

T - Train and socialize your dog.

E - Express extra attention toward your dog.

S - Spay or neuter your dog. It will reduce aggression but not protectiveness. Dogs who have not been spayed or neutered are up to 3 times more likely to bite as those who have been sterilized.

For more information, contact us at 972-618-7499, the Humane Society of the United States Southwest regional office at (972) 488-2964, or the Texas Department of Health at (512) 458-7255.

Shelby Dog says,

"Take This Quiz With Your Kids!"

True or False?

An animal might bite if you:

1. try to play with her puppies or kittens.

2. pull his ears or tail.

3. squeeze her too hard.

4. tease him.

5. bother her while she is eating or sleeping.

6. run past her.

7. go near him when he doesn't know you.

The answer to all of these questions is TRUE!!!