THE number of people hospitalised after a dog attack has gone up 50% in 10 years.
THE number of people hospitalised after a dog attack has gone up 50% in 10 years.
Around 88% of these attacks required emergency treatment and the average hospital stay after a dog attack is two to three days, a new report reveals Incidents involving children under the age of nine account for 21% of all attacks and children often suffer the most serious injuries.
The research, commissioned by pet insurer LV=, has found the problem is particularly bad in urban areas.
According to vets, the most common breed inclined to be aggressive is the German Shepherd.
