On November 20, Thanh Hoa Children's Hospital announced that it had successfully performed surgery on a 7-year-old patient who was bitten by a domestic dog, causing serious injuries to his penis. According to the family, the incident occurred 17 days ago when the boy was playing with a 25kg domestic dog that the family had raised since he was a baby. The dog suddenly bit the boy's genital area, causing a 4x3cm large hematoma and severe bleeding. The boy was taken to Thanh Hoa Children's Hospital for emergency treatment, where doctors performed surgery to suture the urethra, restore the penis structure and reconstruct the skin. After 17 days of active treatment, the boy was discharged from the hospital in stable health.
In Vinh Phuc, on the evening of November 20, another heartbreaking incident occurred when a 5-year-old girl was attacked by her family's two German Shepherds. At the time, the girl was playing around the house and her parents were not present because they were working at a snake farm. The two German Shepherds escaped from their cages and bit the girl's neck and abdomen, causing serious injuries. Although she was taken to the emergency room immediately, she did not survive due to the severity of her injuries. Local police were present at the scene to investigate the cause. The district government said that despite repeated propaganda to keep dogs carefully and not let them roam freely, this heartbreaking incident still occurred.
These are two of many incidents of dog attacks that have occurred in recent times. The reason for the danger from domestic dogs is the lack of control and training of pets. Many families do not have control measures such as keeping, training or ensuring a safe space for dogs around children. Next, due to the natural behavior of dogs. Dogs can become aggressive when stimulated or feel threatened, even when they are familiar with the home environment.
Experts recommend that children should not play alone with dogs without adult supervision. For owners, especially large or aggressive breeds, it is necessary to ensure that dogs are properly trained to reduce the risk of attack. At the same time, strict management: Keep dogs in a safe area, do not let them escape or roam freely. When bitten by a dog, go to a medical facility immediately to treat the wound, get vaccinated against rabies and tetanus serum, avoid self-treatment or using herbal medicine.
Dog owners need to be aware of their responsibility in ensuring the safety of their families and the surrounding community.
Raising dogs in the family can bring joy but also pose many potential dangers, especially for children. To prevent unfortunate incidents, owners need to implement appropriate monitoring, management and handling measures, ensuring absolute safety for all family members and society.
