Walking your dog is beneficial for many reasons for both the owner and the pet. It’s good exercise, socializes the dog, helps with digestive health, and creates an overall bond with your dog too! However, if not walked properly, this can lead to unfortunate injuries. In this BBC article, surgeons are warning dog owners not to wrap leads around their fingers or wrist because of the dangers of serious hand injury. “They say thousands of people could be at risk from lacerations, friction burns, fractures and ligament injuries.” A woman in this article had surgery to remove part of her finger due to an injury from walking her two retrievers and suffered from severe cuts and a dislocated finger. Dog walking is enjoyable for many, but it is important to be informed on the dangers if not done appropriately!
To prevent and avoid injury, read the full article here for some tips.
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