The frequencies and chronology, based on a standard tooth development chart, of enamel hypoplasia derived from permanent upper central incisors and mandibular canines were compared for 42 prehistoric Amerindians. Between 0.5 and 4.5 years, when the crowns of both these teeth are developing, hypoplasia...
A human baby is on its way. You’re probably flat out preparing, buying nappies and other necessities and also setting up the nursery. Unless you’ve had one or more children, a baby care class might be wise too. However, even with all this happening, you must also prepare your pet f...
frightened adults. This fear can escalate into aggression, especially if they learn that biting or lunging makes the scary thing (perhaps a human hand) go away. Behaviours like this are just one reason rabbits become neglected or given to a rescue centre. Preventing this...
surgery. She never growled or tried to bite me. I have had foster dogs with horrendous ear infections, rotten teeth, fevers, coccidia, sarcoptic mange, broken toes, ticks that had to be pulled off, matted fur, and general poor health. None of them tried to bite me when caring for ...
The verb used by Aristophanes (σαίρω, sairō) specifically means to part the lips and show closed teeth.10 In canine behavior, it describes what today is commonly called the “smarl”, a behavior undertaken to show deference to a higher ranking dog or human, often used when the ...