Wound licking

Wound licking

Saliva contains a complex cocktail of enzymes, many of which have antibacterial properties. In addition, it contains epithelial growth factors that promote healing in the wound; and the act of licking will tend to debride and remove gross contamination from the affected area. At the same time, saliva contains huge numbers of various bacteria. Fortunately these are largely beneficial or have no effect, and there is no evidence to suggest they are detrimental to wound healing. More common practiced by predatory animals that get injured a lot, especially wolves.


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