Dog bites
General description
- Dog bites are detected on abattoir inspection when wounds to the skin, resembling bite marks, are found.
- Damage and bruising to underlying tissue may be present and wounds may be infected.
- Bite wounds are most found on the back legs.
Clinical signs
- Reluctance to walk due to pain.
Diagnosis
- There is no certain way to distinguish between domestic and wild dog attacks.
- The size of the puncture marks; their location and nature help distinguish between foxes, dogs and the talons of birds of prey.
Prevention
- Muzzle biting dogs.
- Improve dog training and management.
- Control dingoes and wild dogs.
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