What to do if family dog bites child?

First aid for dog bites. Control any bleeding. Just like any skin wound in children, you want to minimize bleeding as much as possible. Clean the site of the bite or scratch. Wash it carefully with soap and water, then hold it under running water for a few minutes to rinse away bacteria. Cover it up. read more

How to prevent dog bites in children. The most important way to keep your child safe around a dog: Supervision! Never leave a little kid alone with any pooch — even a beloved family pet. Beyond that, you can start teaching her a few basic rules: Keep calm. Dogs can get scared or upset if a small child is jumping or yelling around them. Easy does it. read more

Yesterday my 5 yr old golden retriever bit my 2 yr old in the face. I stepped out of the room for a minute and she wondered to the dog and climbed on him when he was sleeping and he bit her in the face. read more

The vast majority of dog bites that occur in children are from dogs that are familiar with the child (3-4). Therefore, a dog may bite if it is provoked by a child who, for example, pulls its tail, fur, or ears. If a child gets too close to a dog and startles it, the dog may attack. read more