Am I required to report it if I am bitten by a dog?

Q. My dog got into a fight with my friend's boyfriend's dog. When I tried to separate them, his dog bit my hand. I know it was an accident, even though the dog meant to bite my dog. It happened last night and I haven't gone to the Dr. because I don't know if they will make me report it. I have had a tetanus shot in the past few years, but it looks like it might be getting infected. Will I be forced to report it if I go?

A. Call ahead and ask - but even if you do, that is no reason to defer needed medical treatment. Infections can get ugly. If you need a doctor, go.

Good luck!

Can Animal Control take my dog if she has been reported once but bitten people more than once?

Q. please i am really worried they will take her.

A. Yes they can. It will vary by state and county though. One of my dogs got out of my yard and killed an unattened puppy in a neighbor's yard. He was a rescued greyhound and had a very high prey drive but was fine with my cats inside the house. Animal control deemed him a vicious animal and they had to euthanize him. That was after he killed a dog, I'm sure it would have been considerably worse had he bitten a person.

My nephew was bitten by his dog and his parents wont take him to the doctor! should i report them?

Q. my nephew is 4 and this is not the first time the dog has bitten him.

A. It depends.....

Was the dog a puppy & it was a play bite? The child is too young to know how to act safely around a dog & should be supervised by a responsible adult. A young child may unintentionally hurt a dog, which is why a crate is a good idea if the child & dog cannot be supervised.

If the bites were serious & required medical attention that the parents failed to provide, then yes call anonymously and report them.

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Why when a cat bites or scratches it is ok and the cat doesn't get punished but when a dog bites it is not ok?

Q. and the dog gets punished?Isn't that speciasm?
It is your fault dogs have owners but cats have staff?
When a cat scratches or bites me I put their face down of the floor and push them down hard or slam their bodies on the floor.
I squeeze the scruff of their neck or skin.
I will not let a small weak cat walk all over me.
Oh cats can't be trained and do what they want to do.
I am sick of those excuses and stereotypes about ctas.

A. You cannot punish a cat the same way you do a dog. They interpret what you do to them differently--a cat will take harsh behavior as a threat rather than punishment for something they've done. Slamming your cat to the floor will only make him more distrustful of you because he doesn't connect his biting/scratching to being slammed to the floor. When our young cats bite or scratch, we immediately break up contact of any kind with them and shun them for a while--we ignor the cat. And because it is still young and wants to play, it begins to figure out that whenever it bites or scratches it suddenly gets ignored. Yea, it can be a long process depending on how quickly your cat connects things (our female cat is VERY good at learning because she is very good at figuring out what we want). If you can hiss and then ignor the kitten, all the better because that is what adult cats would do with kitten--give them a warning hiss, maybe pull back their paw like they are about to hit the kitten, then turn and walk away and not have anything more to do with the kitten. Since a kitten who has spent his first 8-10 weeks with his mom, an adult cat, it has learned that when it does something undesireable mom hisses at it and walks away so the kitten already knows what those things mean. A mother cat will NOT grab it by the scruff--mother cats only do that when they are moving their litter so the it won't make any sense to a kitten. And by the time our cats are grown they have learned what a firm "no" means. Humans like to think they are smarter then a cat but they sure don't show it by out thinking cats. If you'd spend a little time studying cats, you'd see how they react. Physical abuse as punishment doesn't work; but rewarding them with kindness does. Also keeping your cat's claws trimmed at all times will help--and trimming his claws ought to be a weekly hygiene practice which you start in kittenhood.

Why is it that cat bites hurt more than dog bites?

Q. i've gotten nipped by both (neither broke the skin) in the past. but can someone explain?


and i have no idea what section to put this in >.<
oh no, this isn't happening all the time! i've only gotten nipped by my puppies (teething i suppose) and my friend's cat is mean and bites everyone >.< i was watching animal planet about how many pounds of force some animals can bite with an i got curious.

A. i don't know but having been bitten by both (when working in the PDSA - as a veterinary assistant) i so agree - one theory is that if a cat loses it's temper it bites and 'locks on' using it's body weight to drag down, whereas most dogs wil try changing grip, whatever way it is cat bites are worse than dogs for certain.

how come cats and dogs bite their own tails?

Q. how come they chase them in circles and cats act like they dont have a clue there attached to them? its funny.

A. there hungry.

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Is there any pet insurance that covers a pre existing condition???

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A. I don't KNOW the answer but I would be very surprised if there was. I can't see a company insuring an animal with a condition already existing. It wouldn't make sense. DB

Which Pet Insurance Company covers pre existing conditions?

Q. My eight month old lab has a skirt of skin around her uretha. i use daily appliation of Animx to prevent infection. The condition predicts extensive vet bills in the years to come. Help?
Cameo...i'm not trying to defraud...I'm asking if the is an Insurance company that ALLOWS treatment of pre-existing conditions. Your information about the vet schools is most helpful.:)
The "Smiley Face" surgery totals $1,500 without complications...

A. When I applied to a pet insurance company, and sent in copies of all my vet bills because she was a rescue dog...the insurance company denied coverage of a urinary tract problem that my dog had. The insurance company said they would cover my dog for it, IF she was not treated for anything that had to do with the urinary tract for 1 year after my policy went into effect. I cancelled the insurance. Sounds like this will be an ongoing problem, and treated on a regular basis. So, my answer is no insurance company will cover that pre existing condition, sorry to say.

if my pet has a pre-existing condition, is there a way to sign him up for pet insurance so i can afford it?

Q. we found out he has a genetic knee problem, but the only cure for it is surgery (thousands). we're only in our twenties and dont have that kind of money to spare. any advice is good thx

A. I don't think they will let you sign up for insurance. My dog has epilepsy and they won't cover him because of that. But the only real way to know is to call and talk to them about it.

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can black widow spider bites affect dogs the same as people?

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A. yep!

how do i cure black widow bites on my dog?

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A. Get that dog to a vet NOW. Don't mess around with black widows.

con my dog die from a black widow spider bite?

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A. These are nothing to mess with,your vet may need to keep your dog for observation,as this can be deadly if not tended to immediately and can kill the tissue down to the bone.With good care from your vet and some prayers your dog will hopefully make a full recovery.Please go now,time is of the essence..

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Is it too late for me to get a shot from a dog bite that happened about 10 years ago?

Q. I was bitten by a dog on my foot when I was about 9 or 10 years old (about 10 years ago). I lied to my mother that I had something dropped on my foot (don't ask me why). I didn't know at that time that I was supposed to get a shot.

The scar was very small since I was wearing sneakers, but it was bleeding.

Should I be worried? Should I still get a shot?

A. You should have gotten a rabbies shot or had the dog tested a long time ago. If you haven't shown signs of rabbies, you're fine and there's not much you can do now

Bitten by a dog, can't get to doc's for two days, tetanus shot?

Q. I was bitten by a cranky old dog today, just one little bloody puncture hole. I thought I should get a tetanus shot since I haven't had one in 8 years, but I can't get to the doctor's until Monday. Is that too late to get a tetanus shot?

A. Why can't you see a doctor til Monday?

You probably don't need to go to an ER, but if there was an urgent care facility (Around here we have a chain called ASAP Medical) or an outpatient clinic attached to a hospital to either of those facilities would happily give you a shot.

My doctor's office has an answering service that will contact my doctor or one of the partners in her practice, whoever is on call that day, to answer a question.

You can probably call the hospital ER and ask to have a nurse answer your question, too.

I would not go to an er, because you will sit and wait until everybody else has been taken care of. A puncture wound will be triaged and be treated after the car accidents, stabbing victims from last evenings bar fights, people with unexplained head pain, possible heart attacks and strokes, crying children with ear infections, broken limbs, (life threatening condition, actually, because the broken bone can sever an artery). You will see the doc about the same time as the constipated little old man in the waiting room.

Call your doctor's number anyway and see what happens. I'll bet you get an answer from someone, one way or the other. There is a time limit after which the shot is not so effective, but I'm not a doctor.

Do I need a tetanus shot for a dog bite?

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A. Contact your doctor if it actually broke the skin. You may need a tetanus shot, and also there might be other things that need to be tested for. Check out www.webmd.com and look up animal bites.

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What is the best pet insurance for my boxer puppy?

Q. I am looking for affordable insurance that covers all accidents and illness and maybe some wellness services like teeth cleaning, shots, heartworms, etc, vaccinations. My puppy is already getting his shots this year but im not sure if they are needed on a yearly basis.

A. Pet insurance that covers everything is rarely affordable in my eyes. I also own Boxers and have decided after researching and comparing pet insurance policies available it's best for me to keep a bank account solely for vet expenses. Instead of paying an insurance company a monthly fee I just deposit that amount of money in a savings account ear marked for vet bills. Good luck

What is the best pet insurance company for my puppy?

Q. I just got a 2 month old beagle puppy. What insurance company would be the best for my puppy? And what coverage would I really need?

A. This is the website i used to find the best plan for my then lab x pup. We ended up with tescos, we pay only £8 a month, we got 2 months free, every month when we are charged for the bill we get tesco club card points which means that we can use them against anything ( last time we saved and got a bbq! )
We are covered for accidents and theft of my beloved pup. Vets fees are what i think quite good, anything under £50 and we have to pay anything over and we pay the first £30 and they cover it from then on up to £2,500.

I hope i helped and good luck with fido .x.

http://www.compare-pet-insurance.com/pet/index.php

.p.s. i too would love to see a pic .x.

What is the best pet insurance for my dog?

Q. She is a 8 month old Shitzu and we want to get her insurance. We live in San Diego, California
Also, is insurance recommended?

A. I have VPI Pet Insurance, and it is great. I paid $300 for the year (slightly more if you pay monthly), and it has almost paid itself off and I purchased it mid-March.

They have a vaccination reimbursement that goes along with the insurance, so depending on how expensive your vet is, you will get a portion of the cost of all needed vaccinations, as well as spay/nueter procedure, microchip, fecal exam, and flea and heartworm meds.

The only thing that isn't good about it, and I think all pet insurance works this way, you have to pay up front, but you get your reimbursment check within 30 days.

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I have a lot of dog bites. Is taking a shower a good form of treatment?

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A. If someone stabs you in the chest with a knife is a shower good treatment?

is there any possibilitie 4 sum1 2 hv rabbies after a dog bite n stay more dan 2yrs withot treatment?

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A. In humans, rabies has an incubation period lasting several weeks to months (1 to 3 months), but can ranges from days to years.

So the likelihood that you would have been exposed to rabies and not exhibited symptoms would be extremely rare.

Has anyone had a dog with chigger bites? Is there a treatment? What were the symptoms?

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A. my dog right now has chiggers bites, i'm currently trying to find out what do too. her furs looks like it has tons of small bumps on it, and she is itching a lot. One website said to just wash them and that you can apply rubbing alcohol, my firend said to dab apple cider vinegar on the spots i have not tried any yet we shall see

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Any suggestions on pet health insurance for a reasonable cost?

Q. I am looking for some cat health insurance for 2 cats. 4 and a 5 year old. I heard that it is very expensive. Any suggestions?

A. Pet insurance is good for unexpected accidents and illnesses. They can get expensive quickly, so it's nice to have insurance to cover the costs. Pet insurance does not cover pre-existing conditions, so if your pet is already sick or injured, it is unlikely that pet insurance will cover the costs to treat it.

For other costs like regular exams and vaccines, it's best to self-budget since these costs are expected. Some pet insurance companies offer coverage, but it is typically not cost-effective. (Imagine paying an extra $200 per year on your premiums for $200 worth of routine coverage...)

A few good questions to ask when researching pet insurance are:
1. Does the policy cover everything? Hereditary and congenital issues?
2. What are the payout limits? Will it be enough money for my worst case scenario?
3. How much does it cover for each condition?
4. What are the pricing and deductible options?
5. Is it an ongoing policy? If my pet has an illness during my first policy year, will it be covered the next policy year?

Be sure to do thorough research - Some plans don't pay based on your actual bill, but have lists of predetermined dollar amounts that they will pay for each condition which can be shockingly low in many cases. I would recommend getting an actual insurance plan that covers based on your bill so that you are never faced with a difficult and expensive situation when you *thought* you were covered.

We cover 90% of the actual bill for diagnostic testing, treatments, surgeries and medications including emergency and specialist visits. Trupanion is also the only provider to offer a $0 deductible option.
Feel free to give customer service a call and get a no-obligation quote to ask all the necessary questions and find out what's best for you!

What is the best low cost pet insurance?

Q. I just heard that you can get health insurance for your pet. I want to know if anyone has any feedback on the best low cost pet insurance.

A. Be careful. In general, low cost pet insurance usually means lower medical and monetary coverage.

Make sure the insurance company you pick will provide good medical coverage for your pet's species and breed, and good monetary coverage for your geographic location. If you don't, you may not get reimbursed when the time comes. Not all pet insurance companies are created equal.

To make a plan's premium more affordable for you, find a company with good medical coverage and monetary payout for your situation, then adjust the copay and/or deductible. If you pick a deductible over $250, make sure it is an annual deductible not a per-incident deductible or the insurance may never kick in.

To get the most comprehensive coverage, you want to purchase a plan that covers accidents/injuries AND illnesses.

The illness part of the coverage must include: (these are common ailments in veterinary medicine)

1) Coverage for Cancer

2) Coverage for Chronic Disease
Chronic diseases are illnesses that have long duration and generally slow progression. Chronic diseases are usually not curable. Examples include: cancer, heart disease, chronic kidney disease, and chronic liver disease.

3) Continual Coverage for Chronic Disease
If you do not get this coverage, the chronic disease will only be covered in the policy year it was diagnosed, after that, you will have to pay for any continuing medications or diagnostic monitoring yourself. Treatment for most Chronic diseases will last beyond the first year of diagnosis.

4) Coverage for Hereditary & Congenital Diseases

5) Coverage for Diseases that are Common to your Pet's Breed


While generous people may give you their personal recommendations, it is still important for you to do your own research to make sure you get the best coverage and the right maximum payout for your situation. It is tedious work, but you will be better off in the long run. (There are some websites below to help make this process easier)

Also, make sure you read the company's terms and conditions very closely as there can be some very surprising exclusions.

A three great places to do your research are:

1) http://www.petinsurancereview.com - a list of customer reviews
2) http://www.pet-insurance-university.com - a site created by a vet (me) that compares the pros and cons of each company.
3) http://www.petinsuranceguideus.com - a site created by another vet who is also committed to helping pet owners make educated decisions regarding pet insurance.


I hope this helps you.

What's the best pet insurance plan and how much does it cost?

Q. I'm looking for something both affordable and useful for my cat who is 8 months old.

A. Pet insurance is good for unexpected accidents and illnesses. For other costs like regular exams and vaccines, it's best to self-budget since these costs are expected. Some pet insurance companies offer coverage, but it is typically not cost-effective. (Imagine paying an extra $200 per year on your premiums for $200 worth of routine coverage...)

It typically costs $15 to $40 per month for a cat.

A few good questions to ask when researching pet insurance are:
1. Does the policy cover everything? Hereditary and congenital issues?
2. What are the payout limits? Will it be enough money for my worst case scenario?
3. How much does it cover for each condition?
4. What are the pricing and deductible options?
5. Is it an ongoing policy? If my pet has an illness during my first policy year, will it be covered the next policy year?

Be sure to do thorough research - Some plans don't pay based on your actual bill, but have lists of predetermined dollar amounts that they will pay for each condition which can be shockingly low in many cases. I would recommend getting an actual insurance plan that covers based on your bill so that you are never faced with a difficult and expensive situation when you *thought* you were covered.

We cover 90% of the actual bill for diagnostic testing, treatments, surgeries and medications including emergency and specialist visits. Trupanion is also the only provider to offer a $0 deductible option.
Feel free to give customer service a call and get a no-obligation quote to ask all the necessary questions and find out what's best for you.

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Do Australians loose cats and Dogs to Snake and Spider Bites?

Q. Here in Hawaii my Cats are my savior. We have a nasty cinti pede that gets into just about every hawaiian household a couple times a month. Thank god for my cats. But in Hawaii nothing is deadly to my animals.

I wonder about Australia having all those deadily bugs and snakes. Could some Good Assys tell me a little about this???


Thank you,, Just curious..

A. Yep. We often walk dogs (not so much cats) up in the bush if we live near one along any trails that we have, and dogs can get bitten by any sort of snake, bug or tick if your not really careful about where you are walking. Most people tend to walk on roads/parks/beaches though, we're not all bush obviously, and when we do there are usually well known trails which are quite wide so there are less animals within the immediate path area. Alot of people also live in farms with helper dogs so that's always risky to the animals, because there are wild animals around

There are alot of instances in backyards and stuff for people who live near bushland where snakes will crawl out, and other bugs too, and a dog will come up and sniff it and it will get bitten. It happens occasionally on the news where a dog will have killed a snake, but got bitten and been a hero to a small child also in the backyard.

there are alot of animals that are potentially deadly in Australia, and spiders are common household things that could easily bite and hurt people or animals.

Oh, and, if your interested, when we live more inland in Australia, we are at risk of wild dingo attacks on our sheep or cows, and even babies. there have been a few broadcasted instances of families camping and their babies being snatched by animals

By the way, its not "Assys", its Aussies.... some people could take offense.

How fast can a cat die from a black widow spider bite?

Q. My cat was playing with me ,then laying on my lap 2 hours prior to me finding him laying on the cement in the garage looking very peacful. He was 7 years old, healthy and full of the devil. I am in shock. I have no idea what happened. He had urinated but know foaming at the mouth. Looked like he was sleeping,I kept calling to him waiting for him to perk his ear up or wag his tail. He sometimes likes to ignor you like he is playing.

A. GET HIM TO A VET NOW!! HE COULD HAVE GOTTEN INTO POISON ! If he drank anti-freeze he could die REAL soon ! Take him NOW!!!!!!!!!

What is the percent chance that my cat will be bitten by a spider on his face?

Q. I'm just wondering how likely it is that a spider will bite my cat on the face?
I kill spiders in my apartment all the time and I worry about my cat while I'm gone.

I'm serious.

A. Your cat will kill the spider. the spider has more to worry about.

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Pet insurance for pre-existing condition?

Q. Does it exist?
Another question, would a pet insurance company cover our cat that has Feline AIDs?

A. Sometimes the pet insurance companies have policies with a lot of fine print. You won't know until it is too late.

I have been faced with big bills at the veterinarian.

My vet gave me VERY good advice on whether or not to buy pet insurance for my cat. He told me that when I get my kitten, I need to open a savings account just for my cat and put in a bit of money every month, like $15 or whatever you can afford.

Eventually, something comes up, and you have that bank account to turn to in a cat emergency.

If your cat lives to an old age and you still have the money, take a nice vacation. You won't get that from pet insurance.

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How and to who, do I report a dog bite?

Q. A dog decided to bite me at the weekend, which left me with only minor injuries but some pain.

Does anyone know who I report the matter to in England to prevent this from happening again? My injuries were not severe, but if it was a toddler or small child the outcome could have been much worse.

Thanks in Advance.

A. The police record and investigate alleged dog bites in England, so report the bite to your local police station.

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What breed of dog has the most reported dog bites every year?

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A. The top dog bites every year are Labs and Cocker Spaniels.

The people who say pit bulls have no clue what they're talking about..

The media is full of crap. Most statistics only say "pit bull types" because "pit bull" is not a breed. And lets not forget, that there are over 25+ different breeds that have the characteristics of a pit bull. But none of them make the cut.

Most diluted dilts don't even know what a real pit bull looks like nor probably ever will because there are soo many breeds that look like a "pit bull".

Any dog can kill anybody. People who are dumb enough to say " Pits kill people", are certainly the ones that don't even know what there talking about. Whether it be a newspaper or a statistic, all of them are not based on truth. Just what they've heard from the media.

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How do I go to the urgent care with a dog bite & not report the dog or the incident?

Q. I got bite by a dog on accident and have known the dog for a long time. I need to get a couple of stitches but I don't want to report the dog.... What injuries are similar to a dog bite on only a middle finger?

A. Say that it was your friends dog. It was excitedly eating a piece of steak that your friend gave it as part of pre-christmas celebrations. You were conversing with your friend in the kitchen. The dog was eating between you and your friend/relative/unknown person/ whoever you want. You dropped your car keys and the dog snipped at you as you bent down to recover your keys thinking you were taking his cherished piece of medium quality steak.

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If a dogs bites someone,injury a dog,or kills any small animal does it get put done?

Q. I have a essay due soon about someone who is important and changed the world. I have picked about Steve Markwell but anyway is it that if a dog bits, injury, or kills a dog do they get out to sleep?
~Thanks :3

A. Depends on the laws of the area where the dog bite/attack took place. Also depends on how the laws views such things

Dog on dog attacks are rarely seen the same way as dog on person.
Small animals? Unless they were livestock no one cares

Many places don't put a dog down after one bite. There's also the matter of what led to the person being bit. Was it a random attack? Where they doing something illegal on the owner's property? Things like that.

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what happen if my pet dog bites me or give me a nail injury?

Q. does i need vaccination even if dog is vaccinated , is it same as a street dog bites me , is it poisons and harms my health.

A. yous don'ts needs an vaccination, yous needs an edumacation

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Can someone sue for injuries sustained when frightened by a dog even if the dog didn't bite?

Q. A dog charges and you run to escape an attack. In the process you trip and break something.
You are on your own property and a dog comes from across the street in a full charge directly at you. You have no way of defending yourself and you don't know this dog. You turn to escape and trip and break your arm.
Normally you would not run but your front door is 30 feet behind you and you choose to try ant get to it rather than be attacked.

A. Say an out of control dog in a park ran up at high speed to a jogger and caused them to swerve and fall, then I guess the dog's owner could be sued. Would depend on the byelaws detailing what "out of control" meant and if the jogger was reckless in running where dogs are loose.

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My dog got out while I was gone and my neighbors say he could've bitten a little girl?

Q. Im not sure if he bit her and I'm not sure if it was on my property or not. I don't even know who the girl is but I really don't want much trouble.
I don't know who the girl was, should I go looking for her?

A. Well, find out what happened. If anyone told me my dog "could've bitten a little girl", I'd keep asking questions until I found out what happened.

And if it's a small child, it doesn't matter if it was on your property or not. As the dog's owner, you are responsible.

Find out who she is, talk to her parents about any injury she might have. If she did get bitten, your best option is to be pro-active (show concern, pay any doctor bills, etc.) It doesn't matter whether you want trouble or not, it will come looking for you if you ignore the situation.

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in what movies does dog bites girls butts?

Q. in what movies does dogs bite girls butts?

A. porn?

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Is it okay to break up with a girl if her dog bites you?

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A. no that is a stupid reason to break up with a girl

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