Philadelphia Dog Bite Lawyer
Miscellaneous Dog Issues
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Editor: Jeffrey Harlan Penneys, Esq.
Profession: Philadelphia Personal Injury Attorney
What is rabies and what should you do if bitten?
Category: General Information
What is rabies? Rabies is a viral disease that attacks the nervous system. It results in paralysis and almost certain death once the symptoms appear. Symptoms usually appear within 2 to 8 weeks after being infected.
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Dog Tag/License Renewals
Category: Miscellaneous Dog Issues
In Pennsylvania, it is imperative that owners have their dogs licensed and tagged. MANY Pennsylvania dog owners are breaking the law by failing to have their dogs tagged and licensed.
Dangerous Dog Breeds
Category: Miscellaneous Dog Issues
Common dangerous dog breeds
When addressing the topic of "dangerous dogs", it is important to remember that no breed is guaranteed to be 100% bite-free or attack-free.
In 2000, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reported that 25 breeds of dogs were involved in 238 fatal dog bites from 1979-1998. More than 50% of the deaths for which the breed was known were caused by Pit Bull type dogs and Rottweilers.*