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Did you know that about 2 percent of Americans are bitten by a dog every year? And each year, a couple dozen people are killed in such attacks. Dangerous dog attacks can happen in situations caused by human actions (neglect, for example, or during illegal dog fighting) or inactions (care not taken to confine or control the animal). In most states, the dog owner is liable for bites by owning the animal.

Seeking information about dog bite law? Looking into the possibility of getting a dog bite lawyer or attorney? Here is our collection of legal resources, articles and free pet advice that we call Dog Bite Laywer – Resources, Quick Answers.

Dog Bite Lawyer Resources

Quick Overview of Dog Bite Laws. “In most dog bite cases, the issue of an owner’s knowledge is central…. A court may consider several questions when deciding whether an owner is negligent: Was the action of the animal with the category of “dangerous” activities from which the law seeks to protect the general public? Had the animal in question shown a previous propensity (pattern) to engage in this conduct? Did the defendant have actual or constructive knowledge (knowledge based on other surrounding circumstances) of the animal’s propensity? Did the animal’s dangerous conduct cause the harm?”

Dog Attack. “In recent years, Florida dog bite laws have been changed so that prior vicious tendencies may no longer be needed to prove owner liability…. In California, owners are subject to massive civil liability for attacks by their dogs.”

Safety Around Dogs. “Severe injuries from dog bites is highest for children ages 5 to 9 years…. Unsupervised children are especially vulnerable to a fatal dog attack…. In many cases, teasing or an unintentional provocation, such as appoaching a dog while it’s eating or sleeping, can lead to a dog bite or even worse, an attack.”

Dog Bite Laws in the United States. A comprehensive resource of the various state dog bite laws regarding injury claims. Where to find information about filing a dog bite lawsuit in New Jersey? You’ll find it here. (“The owner of any dog that bites a person in a public place or lawfully in a private place, including the owner’s property, is liable for damages, regardless of the dog’s former viciousness or the owner’s knowledge of its viciousness.”)

National Directory of Dog Bite Attorneys. A list of lawyers who can fill you in on all the details of dog attack law and filing personal injury claims. Readers can fill out a form on the website, and a dog bite attorney will contact you with feedback and also about the possibilities of representing you in a lawsuit. Questions on the form include: What was the breed of dog involved in the attack? How familiar was the victim with the dog?

Issues About Animal Behavior Relevant to Dog-Bite Statutes. “What sort of information does one need in order to state that the plaintiff had been put on notice about a dog’s aggressive nature? Aside from obvious warnings, like a “Beware of dog” sign, or being explicitly told that a dog could bite…growling, snarling, or previous displays of aggression…is usually understood by most people.”

Liability of Dog Owners. “You need to keep in mind that many local governments…have laws, ordinances, or regulations about controlling dogs. It’s important that you talk to your lawyer as a soon as possible if you’re sued, or think you may be sued, over a dog bite.”

When Your Pet Attacks, Are You Liable? “If your pet does injure someone, you’ll be required to compensate the victim for any damages…medical bills and lost wages.”

Know Your Rights. Quick tips on how you can protect your rights if you are the victim of an attack. Get the contact info for the dog owner and any witnesses. Take pictures of your injuries and torn or bloody clothing. Do not sign anything until you talk do a dog bite lawyer.

What is meant by holistic medicine for dogs? There are various forms of holistic medicines that are considered safe, as they reportedly do not have any side effects. These include acupressure, Reiki, massage therapy homeopathy and herbal remedies.

Holistic Medicine for Dogs

Holistic medicine for dogs. Photo: debcil/Flickr

Holistic medicine for dogs is the ideal approach to treat not just the symptoms of the disease but the dog as a whole. This treatment method ensures that there is a balance between mental and physical well-being of your pet.

The American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association has recognized a list of 32 holistic practitioners’ methods for treating dogs, cats and other animals. Here is a list of some of the most popular canine holistic treatment methods:

• Acupressure
• Homeopathy
• Reiki
• Orthopedic manipulation
• Ozone therapy
• Magnet therapy for dogs
• Chinese herbs or herbal remedies

Most conventional forms of treatment and pet medications help only in treating the immediate symptoms. There are also a number of side effects associated with these treatments and pet meds. Apart from all these factors, conventional medicine is quite expensive, as you no doubt know already.

Holistic medicine for dogs does not have any of the above mentioned disadvantages and is considered very safe by its practitioners all over the world.

A number of U.S. veterinarians are exploring the possibilities of treating dogs and cats holistically. It is always advisable to consult your veterinarian before starting on a course of herbal medicines or remedies. Your dog may be allergic to certain herbs, and the vet could guide you in the right direction.

It has been found that allergies, canine asthma and arthritis respond well to holistic medicine for dogs. Apart from treating the symptoms of the illness, canine holistic remedies also help build your pup’s immune system. This will help prevent your dog from falling sick frequently.

Dogs, like us humans, do undergo a lot of stress for various reasons, and holistic treatment helps them to relax and achieve mental balance, which aids injured pets in the recovery process.

Irrespective of the kind of illness your own pup suffers from, you can use holistic medicine for dogs to complement conventional treatment.

Frontline flea protection effectively breaks the flea life cycle, which puts an end to the development of new fleas on your dog. As the special ingredient of the medication kills eggs and larvae, it breaks all stages of flea development.

Frontline flea protection.

Fleas have the potential to transmit various diseases to your pets, which include tapeworms (yes, fleas can spread tapeworms to your dog), Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever.

Frontline Flea Protection

Frontline flea protection for dogs can be easily applied on the coat of the pet, and you will be able to see the desired results within minutes of application. It can ward off fleas for well over a month. Frontline spot on for dogs is a topical spot-on application, which will prevent your dog and puppies from getting infected with fleas. It is safe to use the medication on breeding, pregnant and lactating dogs.

Your dog must be at least 8 weeks old before you can administer Frontline flea protection. Consult your veterinarian first; dosage will vary depending on the weight of the pet.

How to Apply

In order to apply Frontline, part your dog’s coat so that the skin is visible. Apply the medicine in such an area where the pet will not be able to lick it easily. If your dog is infected with paralysis ticks, you would need to administer Frontline every month.

The active ingredient in Frontline is fipronil, and this helps in effectively eliminating all the fleas. According to the manufacturer, within eight hours of application 98 percent of those critters are killed, and 100 percent results are visible within 24 hours.

Fleas, which come from the environment and other animals, will be effectively controlled and killed when they come into contact with Frontline or Frontline Plus. After application, let your pet’s coat dry before you start handling the pet again. It is recommended that Frontline flea protection be applied late in the evening. Children should not be allowed to handle your pet while the application is still wet.

Cat books bestsellers. Photo by Bibi/Flickr.com

Here you’ll find a list of the best cat books. It’s our rundown of the cat books bestsellers – Top 20. This book list comes from sales figures provided by Amazon.com under its “bestsellers” filter. Note that a fair number of these bestselling cat books also are available for sale in Kindle (e-book) editions. Many of these works are marked down at deep discounts.

What we noticed right away was just how many of the books on this list are from the “Warriors” suspense series by Erin Hunter. In fact, after a while, we started removing them from our list to make room for other titles. Take it from us that those “Warriors” cat books are all over the charts, though.

So settle in on your couch with your favorite cat or kitten, and check out this current list of the top cat books on the market…

Cat Books Bestsellers

1. Warrior: Battles of the Clans By Erin Hunter.
2. Fading Echoes (Warriors: Omen of the Stars, Book 2) By Erin Hunter.
3. Bite Me: A Love Story By Christopher Moore.
4. Warriors: The New Prophecy Box Set: Volumes 1 to 6 By Erin Hunter.
5. Making Rounds with Oscar: The Extraordinary Gift of an Ordinary Cat By David Dosa, M.D.
6. Dr. Pitcairn’s New Complete Guide to Natural Health for Dogs and Cats By Richard H. Pitcairn and Susan Hubble Pitcairn.
7. Cat, the Professor and the Poison (Cats in Trouble, No. 2) By Leann Sweeney.
8. The Craggy Hole in My Heart and the Cat Who Fixed It: Over the Edge and Back with My Dad, My Cat, and Me By Geneen Roth.
9. Dewey: The Small-town Library-cat Who Touched the World By Vicki Myron.
10. Cat of the Century: A Mrs. Murphy Mystery (Mrs. Murphy Mysteries) By Rita Mae Brown.
11. Feed Your Pet Right: The Authoritative Guide to Feeding Your Dog and Cat By Marion Nestle and Malden Nesheim.
12. Skippyjon Jones, Lost in Spice By Judy Schachner.
13. Socks By Beverly Cleary.
14. Skippyjon Jones By Judy Schachner.
15. The Nature of Animal Healing : The Definitive Holistic Medicine Guide to Caring for Your Dog and Cat By Martin Goldstein, D.V.M.
16. The Cat, The Quilt and The Corpse: A Cats in Trouble Mystery By Leann Sweeney.
17. All Cats Have Asperger Syndrome By Kathy Hoopmann.
18. Cat Vs. Cat: Keeping Peace When You Have More Than One Cat By Pam Johnson-Bennett.
19. Homer’s Odyssey: A Fearless Feline Tale, or How I Learned about Love and Life with a Blind Wonder Cat By Gwen Cooper.
20. The Underneath By Kathy Appelt.

Last updated: June 9, 2010

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Dog Books Bestsellers – Top 20: Our current list of the top-selling dog books on Amazon.com.

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