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Dermatophagia (from Ancient Greek δέρμα — lit. skin and φαγεία lit. eating) or dermatodaxia (from δήξις, lit. biting) [3] is a compulsion disorder of gnawing or biting one's own skin, most commonly at the fingers. This action can either be conscious or unconscious [4] and it is considered to be a type of pica. Those affected with dermatophagia typically bite the skin around ...
Symptoms. Allergic symptoms to cat dander might include: swollen, red, itchy, and watery eyes; nasal congestion, itchy nose, sneezing, fever, hives, rash, or itchy skin. Symptoms of an allergic reaction to cats range from mild to severe, and include: swollen, red, itchy, and watery eyes ( allergic conjunctivitis ); nasal congestion, itchy nose ...
Nail biting, also known as onychophagy or onychophagia, is an oral compulsive habit of biting one's fingernails. It is sometimes described as a parafunctional activity, the common use of the mouth for an activity other than speaking, eating, or drinking.
A senior cat rescuer went into her cat room to feed all of the cats she cares for and was met with a very interesting surprise when she looked into one of the kennels.
Cancer in cats is the leading cause of death among cats. It is caused by uncontrolled cell growth, and affects a wide range of cell types and organs in the body.
A pet’s unconditional love can bring loads of joy. But particularly for older adults, companion animals can have a big impact on physical health and cognition too.
It's true! Many cats are sweethearts and need a little attention. Just like an orange cat, who was really lapping up the kind words his mama told him during their weekly affirmations. There's no ...
Feline asthma is a common allergic respiratory disease in cats, affecting at least one percent of all adult cats worldwide. It is a chronic progressive disease for which there is no cure. Common symptoms include wheezing, coughing, labored breathing and potentially life-threatening bronchoconstriction. There is conjecture that the disease has ...