What To Do If You Have Been Bitten By A Dog

If you are like almost 40 per cent of Canadians, you own a dog. According to Agriculture Canada, the dog population in this country was around 8.3 million in 2024.

History shows that dogs were domesticated thousands of years ago, proving to be invaluable for hunting and protection. They were also used for herding and even transportation, pulling small carts for farmers and peddlers in the Middle Ages.

Dogs continue to serve society in a number of different capacities. Service and assistance dogs are trained to help those with disabilities. Law enforcement agencies use canines in search and rescue operations and to track criminals, as well as detect narcotics and explosives. Dogs have also been trained to detect various cancers.