What is the difference between a dog bite and a dog attack?

The difference between a dog bite and a dog attack in Oklahoma is an important one. A dog bite is when a dog bites someone, but a dog attack is when the dog aggressively chases, bites, and/or jumps on a person or another animal. A dog bite can result in an injury, but the injury is not necessarily severe and the attack does not need to be intentional. A dog bite may occur if the animal is playing too rough, startled, or scared. However, a dog attack is defined by the Oklahoma Animal Cruelty Code as involving an animal that “pursues, chases, harasses, or bites a person or another animal in an apparent attitude of attack” and causes any physical injury or death. The severity of the injury is also an important factor in the difference between a dog bite and a dog attack. A dog bite can result in a minor injury, such as a scratch or a puncture wound. A dog attack, on the other hand, can result in serious physical injury or even death if the animal is not stopped or prevented from continuing the attack. Because of the differences between a dog bite and a dog attack, Oklahoma dog bite law takes a different approach to each situation. If the dog bite was not intentional and the injury is minor, then the owner or possessor of the dog may not be held liable. If, however, the animal was involved in a dog attack, then the owner or possessor may be held liable for any resulting injuries or death.

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