May 17–23, 2009 is National Dog Bite Prevention Week.

Sorry about the late posting, but last week was National Dog Bite Prevention Week. Like cat scratches, even "superficial" dog bites can become serious medical problems. (Especially considering that children are the most common victims of dog bites.) The Centers for Disease Control have more information on the health concerns of dog bites. Incidentally, a recent 2-year study in Colorado showed that the most frequent dog bites in that state were caused by chihuahuas.