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I had food in my hand and my dog nibbled it my finger had no blood no open skin but a little bite tooth mark it went away dr said put anti on its ok?
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Should be fine: For what you describe the measures you were taking sounds fine.
Answered 12/18/2013
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Tooth mark: As long as the dog didn't break the skin you should be ok.
Answered 12/18/2013
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