What to do if a dog bites a person
Recently, incidents of pet dog biting people have frequently attracted social attention. Dog bites can happen in cities or rural areas, and it is crucial to know how to deal with such situations. This article will combine popular topics and hot content in the past 10 days to provide you with structured data and suggestions.
1. Statistics of dog biting incidents
The following are statistics on dog biting incidents in some areas in the past 10 days:
| area | Number of events | main reason | Age distribution of injured people |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beijing | 15 | Unleashed, walking the dog without leash | Children account for 60% |
| Shanghai | 12 | Dogs are frightened and protected | Adults account for 70% |
| Guangzhou | 8 | Stray dog attack | Children account for 50% |
| Chengdu | 10 | Dog owner neglects management | Adults account for 60% |
2. Emergency treatment steps after dog bites
1.Clean the wound immediately: Rinse the wound alternately with soapy water and running water for at least 15 minutes to reduce the risk of viral and bacterial infection.
2.Disinfection treatment: Use iodine or alcohol to disinfect the wound, avoid direct bandage, and keep the wound open.
3.Medical examination: Go to the hospital or CDC as soon as possible, and the doctor will determine whether you need to get rabies vaccination or tetanus vaccine.
4.Record dog information: Try to record the breed, color, size of the dog and the contact information of the dog owner for subsequent tracking.
3. Legal liability and compensation
According to the Animal Epidemic Prevention Law of the People's Republic of China and the Civil Code, dog owners must bear the following responsibilities in dog biting incidents:
| Type of responsibility | Specific content |
|---|---|
| civil liability | Compensation for medical expenses, loss of work, mental loss, etc. |
| Administrative Responsibility | Fine or confiscation of dogs (if no dog certificate or leash is not obtained) |
| criminal responsibility | If it causes death or serious injury, it may constitute the crime of negligence and injury. |
4. How to prevent dog bite incidents
1.Walk the dog with leash: No matter what the dog's personality is, you should wear a leash when going out to avoid the dog's sudden loss of control.
2.Training socialization: Socialized training of dogs since childhood to adapt to people and other animals.
3.Avoid provocation:Educate children not to tease strange dogs at will, especially dogs that are eating or sleeping.
4.Regular vaccination: Ensure dogs are vaccinated with rabies vaccines and other necessary vaccines to reduce the risk of disease transmission.
5. Hot topics in society
In the past 10 days, discussions on dog biting incidents have focused on the following aspects:
-Should large dogs be banned?: Some netizens believe that the breeding of strong dogs should be restricted, while others believe that management should be strengthened rather than prohibited.
-Dog owner's sense of responsibility: Most people call for improving the legal awareness of dog owners and increasing penalties for uncivilized dog raising.
-Stray Dog Management: How to properly handle stray dog issues has become the focus, and some cities have launched stray dog shelter plans.
Conclusion
Dog biting incidents not only concern personal safety, but also involve social management. By strengthening legal constraints, raising public awareness and scientific dog raising, the occurrence of such incidents can be effectively reduced. If you unfortunately encounter a dog bite, please be sure to handle it calmly, seek medical treatment in a timely manner and retain evidence to protect your rights and interests.
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