How to fix a bite mark in a watercolor painting?

I have been working on watercolor painting that is about 30'; by 24'; and it is not finished yet. It is Fabriano paper that I am working on and my kitten bit into it. Normally the animals in my house are kept out of my studio, but I had brought the painting downstairs to transport somewhere and he bit into it. It's a small few holes on the part that is not painted in yet. Any suggestions on how to fix it? Thanks!How to fix a bite mark in a watercolor painting?
I bet if you go on the back of the paper, get it really really wet just over the puncture marks, let it sit, and then work the paper back and forth with a small tool, like a cuticle pusher, in really small strokes, it might help blend the paper fibers and ';heal'; the paper. keep the worked spot small, and keep it flat while it dries so the paper doesn't warp. Try it on a scrap piece of the same type of paper first.How to fix a bite mark in a watercolor painting?
don't use just any old tape-use neutral ph tape like museums use (try a picture frame shop). you will probably have to alter your design somewhat to camoflage the holes
Smooth it out and apply a piece of tape to the back to hold it together.