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Benefits of Dog Pepper Spray
By: Teresa Bernard
If not correctly taken care of, dog bites can be one of the most hazardous of all animal bites. Thousands of people pass-away every year because of rabies from dog bites. Many victims of animal bites have the tendency to dismiss the seriousness of such wounds because they think that they are not dangerous and can be treated with simple hand washing the wound or by just taking antibiotics. What they are unaware of is, this type of bite can lead to life-threatening infections, disability, deformity or even death.
Dog attacks can avoided in a number of ways. A good way is to put a safe distance between you and the suspicious mutt. One other method is to abstain from evoking attack from a dog. If you find yourself in stand-off with a suspicious dog, it is best to retreat very slowly and then walk away. Nevertheless, regardless of how cautious you try to be, there may come a time when you will experience such a situation. This is when it is handy to have some dog pepper spray around.
A dog pepper spray is an animal repellent used specifically against an aggressive dog. It is packaged in a canister which you can carry in your handbag, purse, or briefcase. For more convenience you can even fasten it to your belt or key chain. Such pepper sprays have numerous advantages. Its effect is instant once you spray it on the dog. The effects are long enough to allow you to get away to a safe place. Because the pepper spray will cause so much discomfort and hurting, the dog will shift his attention from you to coping with the pain. If you are an animal enthusiast, you need not be concerned because the compound will not cause serious harm to the creature. The effects will eventually disappear, usually within half an hour. Another reason why these animal repellents are well-liked is because dog pepper spray is legal to carry and use anywhere in the U.S. when used as a self defense tool. Always check with your local law enforcement regarding pepper spray because there may be restrictions in some areas.
What is the difference between oc pepper spray used against human attackers and dog pepper spray? One difference is that the pepper resin in dog spray is not as potent as the resin found in the human version. More often than not, the pepper resin in found in dog repellent is less than half of that found in human spray. In times of an emergency, you may use a human pepper spray on an attacking canine, but dog pepper spray will not be very effective on a human attacker.
Even dog lovers may find themselves in a situation where they will need to defend themselves against an attacking canine. Animals can be very unpredictable, it is wise to never underestimate a dog's capacity to cause you injury. Carrying dog pepper spray is one effectual and humane way to defend yourself and loved ones from an attacking dog.
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