ABSTRACT: It is estimated that over half of all children in the UK will be bitten by a dog at some point in their lives (NHS, 2012). The media have highlighted stories of dog attacks on children, and this has caused much debate about the Dangerous Dog Laws. As members of the veterinary profession we have a duty to ensure that we are giving our dog-owning clients the best possible advice when dealing with dogs and children.
Author
Jody Katy Barry BSc(Hons) RVN A1 DipCABT
Jody has been working in small animal practice since 2003. She studied for her veterinary nursing and practice management degree at Harper Adams University. Since then she has been involved in veterinary-nurse training and lecturing alongside nursing in practice. She now works part time with The House Vet in Surrey, and is a registered companion animal behaviour advisor with CAPBT
Keywords: Clinical, Children
To cite this article: Veterinary Nursing Journal • VOL 30 (05) • May 2015 • pp140-142
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