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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 ...
Bite inhibition, sometimes referred to as a soft mouth (a term which also has a distinct meaning), is a behavior in carnivorans ( dogs, cats, [1] etc.) whereby the animal learns to moderate the strength of its bite.
Loxoscelism ( / lɒkˈsɒsɪlɪzəm /) is a condition occasionally produced by the bite of the recluse spiders (genus Loxosceles ). The area becomes dusky and a shallow open sore forms as the skin around the bite dies ( necrosis ). It is the only proven type of necrotic arachnidism in humans.
Skin disorders are among the most common health problems in dogs, and have many causes. The condition of a dog's skin and coat is also an important indicator of its general health. Skin disorders of dogs vary from acute, self-limiting problems to chronic or long-lasting problems requiring life-time treatment. Skin disorders may be primary or secondary (due to scratching, itch) in nature ...
Calming signals is a term conceived by Norwegian dog trainer and canine ethologist, Turid Rugaas, to describe the patterns of behavior used by dogs when interacting with each other in environments that cause heightened stress and when conveying their desires or intentions. [1] [2] The term has been used interchangeably with "appeasement signals." [3] [4] Calming signals, or appeasement signals ...
Need help identifying insect bites? These photos of common bug bites and insect stings can help you figure out what critter is responsible for itchy red welts.
Pediatrics. A dog bite is a bite upon a person or other animal by a dog, including from a rabid dog. More than one successive bite is often called a dog attack, although dog attacks can include knock-downs and scratches. Though some dog bites do not result in injury, they can result in infection, disfigurement, temporary or permanent disability ...
How can you treat heat stroke? Get your dog inside and in a cool spot and try to give them cool water to drink or cover them with a wet towel, Ross-Estrada said. “The last thing we want to do if ...