Haphazard urban planning and human overpopulation have led to a correspondingly huge population of stray dogs in most Indian cities
A. Mating – Dog fights occur during mating season, especially when dogs cross territories, humans often get accidently bitten in the course of these dog fights. The noise levels are also high.
– Female stray dogs are usually aggressive when they have puppies to protect.
B. Guarding Territory – As Dogs have strict loyalty to territory, fights ensue when dogs from other territories trespass on theirs. This leads to fights ensuing and resultant barking and howling.
C. Human Waste Disposal Habits – Throwing organic kitchen and dinner waste on streets is an inevitable cultural tendency in India. Stray Dogs survive on garbage; not only do they drag waste to every corner of the street in order to enjoy an uninterrupted meal, but also tend to be n large numbers wherever garbage on streets is habitually thrown.
D. Rabies – a fatal disease which can be transmitted to humans. Although all warm-blooded animals can get and transmit rabies, dogs are the most common carrier. Every year more than 20,000 people die in India due to Rabies. This accounts for nearly 36% of the total deaths due to Rabies world-wide. Most industrialised nations have effectively controlled Rabies. Even though the best methods for the prevention of Rabies are available in India, the penetration of awareness regarding the use of these is still lacking.
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