Take Two translates the day’s headlines for Southern California, making sense of the news and cultural events that affect our lives. Produced by Southern California Public Radio and broadcast from October 2012 – June 2021. Hosted by A Martinez.
Every year, almost five million people are bitten by dogs, making dog bites one of the most commonly reported health problems. Small children, the elderly and Postal Service carriers are bitten the most according to The American Veterinary Medical Association.
Last year, California led the nation in dog bite insurance claims, which cost $65 million dollars. For more on this, we're joined by Donald Cleary of the National Canine Research Council.