Pete the Vet: How to make sure that you and your children are never bitten by a dog

Looking at the phenomenon of dog bites - and parking your assumptions of how they come about

Bites do happen, not always the breeds that you would expect

Dogs have never been more popular in Ireland. The stay-at-home aspect of the pandemic made dog ownership possible for many who had been unable to have a dog because they were working full time. Estimates suggest that there has been a surge in the dog population of 20% over the past year.

There are many benefits from dog ownership, especially for children and young people: a dog can be a helpful emotional anchor, and studies show that children that grow up with pets are likely to be more self confident and socially adept.