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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Nina Massey

Dog bites may be more common on hot and polluted days, study suggests

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Dogs may be more likely to bite people on hotter, sunnier days, and when air pollution levels are higher, new researchers suggest.

According to the study, the likelihood of dog bites occurring in these conditions increases by up to 11%.

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