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Irish hospitalizations from dog bites nearly double in two decades

Irish hospitalizations from dog bites nearly double in two decades

A new study finds hospital admissions for dog bite injuries in Ireland have almost doubled over the last 20 years, with some cases involving facial trauma and rare life-threatening complications. Researchers say the trend underscores the need for prevention and responsible ownership.

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Hospitalisations from dog bites almost doubled over last two decades