About Pets: Pet Bite Prevention and Care

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Pets From Alyson Burgess, your About Pets Editor For many of us, our pets are like our children -- but we must always remember that they can and will bite if they feel that it's necessary to protect themselves. That said, there is plenty that pet owners can do to prevent such situations. Browse the articles featured below for information that will help you reduce the risk of pet bites, and to get advice on what to do if one should occur. Training to Prevent Dog Bites Dogs are man's best friend, but our canine companions can cause real damage if they aren't trained to inhibit the urge to bite. This informative article will help you train your dog in a way that discourages this sort of behavior using positive and effective techniques. See More About:  dog bites  dog bite prevention  dog aggression Curbing Cat Aggression Most cat owners know all too well how painful a cat bite can be, both physically and emotionally. Use the tips in this helpful article to reduce your cat's urge to bite and scratch, and to learn what you should do with a cat that seems overly aggressive. See More About:  aggressive biting in cats  aggressive scratching in cats  claw trimming Animal Bites, Scratches, and Injuries to Humans Your Guide to Veterinary Medicine, Janet Tobiassen Crosby, DVM, lends some advice on what pet owners should do in the event that their animal companion causes injury to another person. See More About:  zoonotic diseases  animal bites  dog bites How to Stop Puppy Biting The key to having a well-trained dog is to institute certain rules from early puppyhood, and one of the most important is not to allow biting. Learn how to teach your puppy not to bite using the tips in this handy article! See More About:  puppy biting  stop puppy biting  teach bite inhibition Pets Ads Dog Pet Care Dog Pet Care Dog Dogs and Cats Dog Pet Care Featured Articles All About Snakes The Siamese Fighting Fish The Brownbanded Bamboo Shark Can My Horse Make Me Sick? My Hamster Bites - What Can I Do? Preventing Bites in Parrots and Other Pet Birds   More from About.com Bake Sale Bestsellers Make your next bake sale a profitable one with these irresistible recipes. More> Real Recipes app Download our highly-rated app for free recipes and kitchen tools, for iPhone and iPod Touch. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Pets newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Advertisement