To answer the question of why a Maltese would bite, it is helpful to categorize the possible Maltese biting behaviors by motivation, which divides them into the following specific categories: Aggression As you can see, the list above is ordered from least offensive behavior to most offensive; and coincidentally, the order of the list also corresponds to the timeline of a dogs early life stages.

All puppies go through the teething process. Make sure you have plenty of chew toys available for your puppy to chew. When your puppy gets hold of something you don't want him or her to chew, take it away, tell the dog “no,” and always give them something they CAN have to chew. Puppies begin losing their baby teeth around five or six months of age and then start getting their adult teeth. After this process, they should not have the urge to chew on things as much.

It depends on the reason the baby is biting. Are they biting because they're teething, bored, or have fallen asleep. If it's because the baby is teething, watch for change in movement from nursing and swallowing, to moving their teeth towards the nipple. Slide your finger into the mouth and stop the teeth from biting down. Offer a teething ring or a finger to be chewed on in it's place.

There are various reasons for this. Some owners believe it could be genetic, others believe it is due to stress, poor diet, noisy environments or boredom. It is not considered harmful to the chinchilla but will spoil the chin's appearance. Make sure your chinchilla is in a quiet, well ventilated but not draughty environment. Chinchillas are sensitive to stress and noise, so approach him in a quiet way, handle gently, provide active stimulation and suitable toys to distract him.

For a young puppy, focus on teaching what s/he should be chewing on. Puppies need to chew, so give them lots of toys and praise them for chewing on their toys. As they get older and more mischievous, you may have to make your correction more stern (but not physical). Here are some ideas:

Biting is a natural puppy behavior. Puppies explore their world with their mouths and they use their teeth extensively while playing with other puppies. Learning bite inhibition is an important part of a young puppy's education. If she bites her mom or her littermates too hard, they let her know. Momma dog may reprimand him if his needle sharp puppy teeth close too hard during play or nursing, and her littermates may yipe or yelp and refuse to play with her if she bites too hard.

Yes. High mineral content in your water could cause almost the entire face to stain. One suggestion would be to train your Maltese to drink from a water bottle which will help keep the face dry. Another solution would be to purchase purified bottled water.

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Your best protection is dressing properly. Wear long-sleeved shirts and tuck your pants legs inside heavy wool socks or boot tops to protect your ankles. Wear a hat to help protect your face. Avoid wearing dark colors, which tend to attract biting insects. Insect repellents are useful, but use with caution and as directed. Screened tents are essential for a restful sleep when camping outdoors during the mosquito season. Biting insects can transmit serious disease.

Infection with HIV in this way is rare. There have only been a couple of documented cases of HIV transmission resulting from biting. In these particular cases, severe tissue tearing and damage were reported in addition to the presence of blood. REF: HOW AIDS CAN BE TRANSMITTED

This is very difficult to determine as there are many things that can irritate, and individual reactions vary from person to person. Insects may be the problem and there are a large variety that can bite (e.g. fleas, flies, mosquitoes, bird mites, etc) or irritate (various urticating caterpillars). However, humans are typically exposed daily to a huge variety of chemicals and other irritants, and these could be cause of the problem rather than insects or mites. (BACK)

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In a recent survey we conducted, 93% of the 600 Maltese owners reported that they did have a tear staining problem with their Maltese.

Don't ever feed any food that has color added as this will cause the area around the mouth to stain. Better quality foods such as Iams, Eukanuba, Innova and Sensible Choice, just to name a few, usually don't have color added. Also, be sure to check your treats (biscuits & cookies) have no added color. Find ones that are white or pale colored. Biscuits made by Iams would be one good choice. I don't believe diet has anything to do with eye or tearstain.

A Yes, regular manicure will help tremendously in your quest to stop biting your nails and cuticles. Regular manicures will soften your cuticles and reduce the amount of skin you might pick at. Also, it will keep the free edge of your nail shaped during the growing process. Keeping your nails polished can also give you incentive to not bite your nails. *Spa manicures will add extra moisture to the skin enhancing the process.

A bath once a week is often enough in most cases, unless you are preparing for the show ring. But, grooming should be done at least every other day, which if done regularly only takes about 10 minutes. Keep the face clean, and brush or comb the coat using a spray or liquid detangler product between baths to keep the coat from getting tangled and matted. FAQ Index

A yeast infection could. One of the most common being Red Yeast or Ptyrosporin. You may want to get an opinion from a veterinarian as to whether your Maltese might have clogged tear ducts. There are methods to irrigate or surgically open them.

Biting in young children usually does not lead to behavior problems at a later age. However, children who persistently bite and show other aggressive behaviors, especially if they are older than age 3, may have other health or emotional issues. These children should be seen by a health professional.