Dogs and bones: Incidence and outcomes following femoral fractures due to dog‐related activities

The health benefits of owning a dog are vast, including improved physical activity, cardiovascular health, mental well-being, companionship, moral security, and an increased life expectancy1 Although improved physical activity has been associated with a decreased risk of falls, falls resulting in major fractures due to dog-related activities might negate some of these benefits.Although clinicians routinely address common environmental hazards contributing to falls, hazards posed by pets are usually overlooked and data regarding falls and fractures caused by pets are limited.2-4 Our study aimed to estimate the number of femoral fractures caused by dogs in people over 60 years of age.