Why a cat bite can be more serious than it appears
A small puncture wound can have significant consequences. Cat bites are often perceived as minor injuries, particularly when the wound appears small and the person involved feels well immediately...
Author: Dr Caroline Cook, Director, AnimalWise Training
AnimalWise Training specialises in the field of safe animal handling. Director and Lead Trainer, Dr Caroline Cook, has over 20 years’ experience as a Veterinarian and over 17 years’ experience designing and delivering safe, low-stress and fear-free animal handling training in the animal welfare and animal management sectors.
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Cat bites are underestimated occupational injuries in veterinary clinics
Why cat bites deserve greater attention as workplace injuries in veterinary practice Cat bites are extremely common across animal professions, yet they are often underestimated — particularly when the wound...
Are fenced dog parks actually good for dogs?
An animal welfare and body-language perspective. Dog parks are often promoted as a default solution for canine exercise and socialisation. The intention is positive – providing space, freedom, and...
Decoding Dog Body Language: A Safety Guide for Veterinary Professionals
For animal professionals, understanding canine communication isn’t optional; it’s a core professional skill. For those of us working with dogs every day—vets, doggy daycare attendants, groomers, trainers,...
Why New Hires Are at Greater Risk of Dog Bite Injury — Especially in the Veterinary Industry
In jobs involving animal handling, the risk of bites and other animal-related injuries is amplified and makes up a significant proportion of workplace incidents. Starting a new job can be both exciting and...
Understanding the rise in dog bites Part 3: Education & awareness are the key.
There has been a notable increase in dog bites worldwide, and education can play a key role in reducing the number of incidences. In Part 1, we discussed the notable increase in dog bites worldwide,...
Understanding the rise in dog bites Part 2: Factors that contribute to dog bites
The incidence of dog bites is increasing worldwide, and it’s not just genetics to blame – dog socialisation and human behaviour also play a part. In Part 1, we discussed the notable increase in dog bites...
Understanding the rise in dog bites Part 1: It’s not the breed, it’s the body language
Although veterinarians and animal industry professionals, e.g. council rangers, experience more incidents of dog bites, this is only part of a much bigger picture. It is common knowledge that vets and...
