Biting Biting: Snacking Gujarati-Style

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Loose clothing, fluffy slippers and dressing gown ties can be irresistible to some puppies, especially when they move around as you walk around the house. Chiggers are mites that are commonly found on meadows, golf courses, woodlands, parks and in grassland around lakes and rivers.

You have symptoms of a widespread infection such as a fever, swollen glands and other flu-like symptoms. For some puppies, just providing them with an outlet for play biting or mouthing will be enough, and they will learn over several weeks that playing with or chewing toys is very satisfying indeed and will be far less likely to mouth people. Learn what triggers your puppy to mouth spots of blood on your bedding – this could be from their bites or from rolling over and squashing them Try to keep your puppy satisfied, both mentally and physically, during the day. Although it’s important to ensure your puppy isn’t over exercised for their breed and age, they need plenty of opportunities to play, run, explore and learn about the world they live in. A bored, under-stimulated puppy is far more likely to play bite than a puppy who has all their needs met. What if all of this doesn’t work? Bee sting venom is predominantly formic acidic so they advise bicarbonate of soda to neutralise it.

Impact of biting behaviour

Antihistamines (Pills or Topical Creams) will also help reduce the reaction and will treat itching and swelling. If you are in pain, you can take paracetamol or ibuprofen to manage it. Anaphylaxis

Insect bites and stings are the scourge of the summer. No matter whether you’re in Scotland or St. Tropez, once the weather heats up, it pays to be prepared – or you risk getting bitten or stung. Not only are insect bites and stings uncomfortable, unsightly and itch like mad, but if you’re allergic or the area gets infected, they can have some potentially severe side effects. Most of us are familiar with the tell-tale buzz of the mosquito and well aware of the look of these pesky vampiric pests. Unfortunately, we do get them in the UK and our increasingly warm summers are leading to a surge in numbers. Mosquitos feed on human blood and furthermore, they can also carry malaria, dengue fever, Japanese encephalitis and many more extremely serious diseases. When children mature, they develop appropriate ways of communicating their needs, interacting with others, problem-solving, coping with their emotions and controlling their behaviours, which helps them outgrow the biting behaviour. Biting behaviour of concern The person who gets bitten has a painful experience that can leave them feeling worried that it might happen again, while the parents of the bitten child can be angry that their child was bitten and be anxious about their child’s safety. The parents of the child who bites may feel annoyed at their child and anxious about how others will treat their child. The child may get labelled as ‘the biter’ and others may become wary of the child. It’s also important to remember that puppies will be experiencing some discomfort during the teething period in the same way that children do, so make sure that you give them lots of opportunities to relieve this by providing chew toys. When do puppies start mouthing?Ellwanger JH, et al. (2021). Variability in human attractiveness to mosquitoes. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667114X21000522 Fleas are minute, irritating insects, that like to feed on our blood and that of our pets. They are a real nuisance and their bites are itchy and sometimes painful. Getting rid of fleas is hard and requires professional pest control treatment for total eradication. Pet owners are most at risk of flea infestations, but it is possible to have fleas in your home without pets. Use caution when near nests or hives containing aggressive insects. Hire professionals who have the proper safety equipment to remove a nest or hive. Goldman BS, et al. (2022). Caterpillar and moth bites. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK539851/ For persistent play biters, you may have to attach a lightweight lead to their collar so that you can easily lead them to another room (behind a stair gate is a good idea) for a short time apart from you. Make sure you attach this prior to any episodes as it won't be any fun trying to attach the lead to a wriggly and mouthing puppy.