Description
Dog Bites: A Multidisciplinary Perspective offers an in-depth exploration of one of the most significant public health and animal welfare issues affecting communities worldwide. Authored by Daniel S. Mills and Carri Westgarth, this book brings together expertise from diverse fields including veterinary medicine, animal behavior, psychology, epidemiology, and public health policy.
The authors examine the complex factors that contribute to dog bite incidents, including breed characteristics, owner responsibility, socialization, training, and environmental triggers. Rather than focusing on simplistic solutions, this multidisciplinary approach recognizes that dog bites result from the interaction between animal, human, and situational factors.
The book provides practical insights for dog owners, healthcare professionals, animal control officers, policymakers, and anyone interested in understanding and reducing dog bite injuries. It challenges common misconceptions about dangerous dogs and offers evidence-based strategies for prevention and appropriate management of bite incidents.
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