{"id":1789,"date":"2021-09-13T08:34:00","date_gmt":"2021-09-13T08:34:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.animalmedical.net\/blog\/?p=1789"},"modified":"2021-09-13T08:34:00","modified_gmt":"2021-09-13T08:34:00","slug":"what-happens-when-your-dog-bites-someone-and-what-steps-to-take","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.animalmedical.net\/blog\/what-happens-when-your-dog-bites-someone-and-what-steps-to-take\/","title":{"rendered":"What Happens When Your Dog Bites Someone\u2014And What Steps To Take"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Even if your dog is friendly and has never shown signs of aggression before, there is always the potential that something can trigger your dog to react by biting. If your dog does bite someone, you will likely be worried, upset, and maybe even shocked. You might be thinking, what could this mean for your dog? Could they be taken away from you or euthanized? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is extremely important to react quickly after the bite and take action. Animal Medical Hospital & Urgent Care is here to help you learn what happens when your dog bites someone, and what steps to take next. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

My Dog Bit Someone. Now What? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here are the steps to take immediately after your dog bites someone: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remove your dog from the area<\/strong>: The first thing to do immediately after your dog bites someone is to remember to remain calm. Remove your dog from the situation by putting them in a crate or another room. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Attend to the bite victim: <\/strong>Help them wash the wound with warm soap and water thoroughly. Contact medical professionals on their behalf, and call an ambulance if needed. Even if the bite does not look very bad, they should still be seen by a medical professional because bites can turn serious quickly. Offer to contact the victim\u2019s family or friend. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Exchange contact info with the victim and witnesses: <\/strong>Provide your insurance information if necessary, and also get the contact info of any witnesses present. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Inform authorities and your veterinarian:<\/strong> Inform local authorities of the situation, and contact your veterinarian for any necessary medical records. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dog Bites and the Law: What Does It Mean for Your Pet? <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Dog bite laws can vary greatly depending on the location the bite occurs in, and could differ not only from state-to-state, but also between counties and cities. It\u2019s important to research the laws in your area so you can know what to expect in case a dog bite occurs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Typically, the following will apply: <\/p>\n\n\n\n