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big o2
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Registered: 11-06-08
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do dogs licking help heal cuts/wounds healfaster
moostanggt
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Registered: 02-22-06
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Scientist have recently found a protein in saliva that can help wounds heal. However constant licking can prevent wounds from healing by removing healthy, new skin.
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