Although the statistics are undoubtedly underestimated because many bites go unreported, it is estimated that there are 250,000 bites per year in France, 70% in children under 12, 65% bitten by face. So much for the reality of the figures. For the causes, several hypotheses
Most dog owners believe their brave pets love children, and yet any cosmetic surgeon will tell you that not a year goes by without them working on a torn face. by one of those harmless “doggies”.
Why does a dog deemed to be nice suddenly begin to become – or become again, for that matter, because the instinct is still there – a wild animal?
According to a study published on February 1, 2018, in an English journal, dogs would be inclined to bite especially people with emotional instability; We are a little surprised to see a resumption, everywhere in the media, of information known for a long time by all dog trainers; in particular, those used by the police and the military. The dog is perfectly able to detect the smell of hormones, in particular those of stress. And he knows perfectly well how to judge the emotional state with precision. For the dog, a stressed human, like an animal for that matter, is potentially dangerous.
“Cave canum”, watch out for the dog!
We also know why they rather bite the very young: Precisely because this one, unlike an adult, has eyes at the same height as those of the dog. Most animals – especially if they are dominant, that is to say aggressive with other dogs – cannot stand being looked at them straight in the eye, which is synonymous with provocation. If you add to that a few prints of ears or hair – because it is tempting for a toddler to play with this living plush – loud voices that panic the dog and the fangs close on the nearest part , usually the face. Obviously, dog owners have their share of responsibility, but when the dog is kept on a leash, it is the education of the child that is involved, as it is quite obvious – given the number of domestic animals that there are in our country – that it is imperative to warn our little ones from an early age. We say pets to point out that horses, for example, can also be responsible for impressive damage – most often to the hands or arms.
What to do in front of a bite:
Always consult, which is more if it is about the face, because it could be a trace for life, and because the mouth of a dog is always carrying germs which will almost systematically infect the wound. If you can, you should wash thoroughly, with soap and water, and reach a doctor, or a hospital, as quickly as possible, not forgetting – with the help of witnesses – to know the The precise identity of the owner of the dog, because rabies remains – unfortunately we have just verified it – a very topical disease.
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