Dog Days of Summer: Golden Valley Doctor Says Dog Bites Surge with Heat:

Extreme heat has engulfed most of Minnesota recently, bringing with it a surprising medical trend. According to a local expert, the "dog days of summer" often correspond with a literal rise in dog bites. Dr. Craig Matticks, Medical Director of The Urgency Room in Golden Valley, says the clinic treats patients with dog bite injuries on a weekly basis. This influx tends to spike significantly during the spring and summer months as families and pets spend more time outdoors together. While anyone can be bitten, children…