The issue of dog bites and dog aggression directed at humans is
frequently in the media. However, scientific research and evidence
on the subject is scattered and sparse, public and political
opinions are often misinformed and out of proportion to the extent
of the problem, and experts who have researched into the many
facets involved in the subject have not so far pooled their
knowledge together.Dog Bites aims to bring together expert
knowledge of the current situation from a wide variety of
disciplines to provide information to the many people and
professions affected by the issue. Subjects range from the
practical, medical, behavioural, sociological and theoretical, but
the overall approach of the book is to be objective and
integrative. Topics addressed include the genetic basis of
aggression, the public image of aggressive dogs, bite statistics,
risk factors, the forensics and surgical aspects of dog bites,
international legal perspectives, court evidence, first aid
treatment, zoonotic disease potential, behavioural rehabilitation
options, risk to children and a consideration of why some dogs
kill.All contributors are academic or long-standing professional
experts in their field and represent a wide spread of international
expertise. The issue is an important one for pet owners, vets,
animal shelters, and anyone who works with dogs, such as the
police. This book is a valuable resource for them as well as for
animal behaviourists, academic researchers, health professionals,
dog breeders and handlers. Please be advised that this book
contains strong images of the subject matter that some readers may
find distressing.
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