Why do dogs fight

1. Territorial awareness. Dogs usually determine their territory based on smell and sound, or build goodwill and trust. When they find something wrong with them, , an attack will occur.

2. Introverted, dogs are originally social animals, but now pet dogs are kept at home and usually have little contact with other dogs. One after another, they are male brothers, princesses, and privileges. Add to that dog fighting, and there will be dog fighting.

3. The aggressive behavior of large dogs and aggressive dogs themselves.

4. The dog is in heat, irritable and other reasons.

The difference between bites and scratches

1. Scratches by sharp objects, usually scratches by glass, stones, blades, etc., mostly just on the skin Traumatic injuries or cuts to muscles are linear. As long as they are treated promptly and before the wound is infected, it can be cleaned, impurities removed, sutured, and inflammation eliminated. Some symptoms are mild and only require external anti-inflammation.

2. Dog bite wounds are very different. Even wounds of the same size will appear due to the tearing, shaking, and pulling of the attacking dog, as well as the pain, fright, and avoidance of the bitten dog. Tears in the skin and muscle layers, resulting in cavities. In addition, there are some toxins in the dog's teeth and saliva, which penetrate into the cavity and cause inflammatory and toxic reactions. This is especially troublesome if the bite is severe or the bitten area is sensitive. This type of wound requires complete expansion, irrigation, suturing, and anti-inflammation. Some wounds that are not treated in time may turn purple, and the treatment and recovery time will be prolonged.

Are dog bites dangerous?

The biggest risks of dog bites come from rabies and tetanus. Especially dogs that are not immune or stray dogs. Therefore, immunization and timely treatment are crucial. Don't risk it, simply deal with it. No matter how small the wound is, it is best to go to the hospital and have it evaluated by a clinician.

How to prevent:

1. When walking your dog, you must hold a leash to prevent accidents.

2. When encountering dogs that you usually don’t look at, try to avoid them as much as possible, especially large dogs.

3. Dogs with bad personalities and usually aggressive behaviors should be operated on as soon as possible.

4. Get immunized regularly and seek medical advice as soon as possible if it happens.

Friendly reminder

What should the owner do when dogs are fighting? According to many cases, we are reminded: Never try to pull the dog away with your bare hands. Use a leash to pull back as much as possible, or use a stick to hit, and shout loudly. scold. If an owner is bitten by a dog, he or she must immediately rinse the area with running water, disinfect it, and then go to a human hospital for rabies vaccination. Be careful, raise dogs in a civilized and scientific way is the key.