ReviewBMJ paediatrics open2020
Pet dog bites in children: management and prevention.
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40 citing papers in PubMed, 98 citations in OpenAlex.
- Influence of Parents on Animal Bite Outcomes in Children: A Mixed-Methods Study.Indian journal of pediatrics · 2026Article
- Management of Severe Penile and Scrotal Degloving Injury Following Dog Bite in an Infant: A Case Report.Clinical case reports · 2026Article
- The Use of Structured Professional Judgement: A New Way to Understand and Assess Bite Risk from Dogs.Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2026Article
- Successful Thumb Replantation Following Dog Bite Avulsion Amputation in a 2-Year-Old Child: A Case Report and Literature Review.Journal of orthopaedic case reports · 2026Article
- Reproductive Control in Dogs with Emphasis on Anti-GnRH Immunocastration and Its Behavioral Effects.Veterinary sciences · 2025Review
- Two-leaves and many bites: Profiling dog-bites and adherence to rabies prophylaxis in tea-estate communities of Udalguri District, Assam, India.PLoS neglected tropical diseases · 2025Article
- Retrospective Analysis of Dog Bite Injuries in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.Journal of autism and developmental disorders · 2025Observational
- Management of Severe Pediatric Lower Lip Defect After Canine Bite with Polyhexamethylene Biguanide (PHMB), Full-Thickness Skin Graft (FTSG) and Compression Foam: A Case Report.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Social Inequalities in Dog Bites and Strikes in Scotland: Evidence from Administrative Health Records and Implications for Prevention Policy.Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2025Article
- Burden of Paediatric Dog Bite Injuries on the Emergency Department of an English Coastal Town.Cureus · 2025Article
- Improving awareness of rabies and free-roaming dogs in schools of Guwahati, Assam, India: exploring the educators' perspective.BMC public health · 2025Article
- Psychological Sequelae of Dog Bites in Children: A Review.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Review
- Review of psychological effects of dog bites in children.BMJ paediatrics open · 2024Review
- The K9-Teen Pandemic: When Good Boy Goes Bad. The Epidemiology, Management and Public Health Ramifications of Facial Dog Bite Injuries: Newcastle, Australia, Experience.Craniomaxillofacial trauma & reconstruction · 2024Article
- A Multidisciplinary Approach to a Complex Fatal Attack Due to a Pack of Maremma Sheepdogs: Is It Always an Accident?Cureus · 2024Article
- Effectiveness of educational interventions for improving rabies prevention in children: A systematic review and meta-analysis.Journal of education and health promotion · 2024Review
- Medical and legal evaluation of injuries due to dog bites: a Türkiye study.Ulusal travma ve acil cerrahi dergisi = Turkish journal of trauma & emergency surgery : TJTES · 2024Article
- Factors associated with behavioral euthanasia in pet dogs.Frontiers in veterinary science · 2024Article
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- An Assessment of Scientific Evidence Relating to the Effect of Early Experience on the Risk of Human-Directed Aggression by Adult Dogs.Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2023Review
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Abstract
Dog bite injuries are a significant public health problem and many are sustained by children. These injuries can be complex, both physically and psychologically, and in rare cases fatal. This paper will review current evidence-based approaches to treatment, explore identified patterns in biting incidents and discuss the effectiveness of prevention strategies. Safe management of these patients requires a comprehensive approach. Physical injuries need to be accurately assessed with a high index of suspicion for underlying injuries, particularly in younger children less able to communicate. Treatment depends on severity and location, but all bites must be irrigated to reduce the risk of infection but may not always require prophylactic antibiotic use. Careful exploration of the circumstances in which the bite occurred is essential to make safeguarding decisions and prevent future bites. Reducing the incidence of paediatric dog bites requires education of both children and parents that any dog can bite, regardless of breed, and all child-dog interactions must be highly supervised. However, education alone is unlikely to prevent dog bites. Policies that support environmental changes need to be developed such as provision of pet dogs less likely to bite (or bite as severely), through breeding for temperament and appropriate socialisation. Additionally, investment in psychological support for bite victims and their families is required to reduce the long-term impacts of being bitten.
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