What is the fly bite syndrome?
What is the fly bite syndrome? Fly snapping, fly biting, air biting, or jaw snapping, all describe a syndrome in which dogs appear to be watching something and then suddenly snapping at it (1). In behavioral medicine, fly biting has been categorized as a hallucinatory (2,3), locomotory (4), or oral (obsessive) compulsive behavior (5,6).
Should I be worried about a fly bite?
Seek immediate medical attention if you notice difficulty breathing, swelling of the lips or eyes, or dizziness. Contact your primary care doctor if a fly bite becomes infected.
Why do fly bites itch so bad?
Your immune system fights substances in the bug saliva with a variety of mediators, such as histamine, which causes swelling, inflammation, and itchiness. If you scratch a bite, it becomes more inflamed, causing more itch, and you increase the potential for infection.