Why do dogs sleep so much?
Adult dogs sleep 12-14 hours per day, puppies and seniors 18-20 hours, on a polyphasic schedule (lots of short naps)....
Why do dogs pant?
Dogs pant primarily to cool down - they have very few sweat glands and rely on evaporative cooling from the...
Can dogs get colds?
Dogs don’t catch human rhinoviruses, but they do get respiratory infections that look just like colds - sneezing, nasal discharge,...
Why does my dog lick my feet?
Mostly it's the salt and skin chemistry - your feet are the saltiest, most scent-rich part of your body for...
Can dogs get the flu (from humans or other dogs)?
Dogs get canine influenza virus (CIV) - H3N8 and H3N2 strains - from other infected dogs, not from human flu...
Why do dogs wag their tails?
Tail wagging is a communication signal, not automatically a 'happy' signal. The interpretation depends on the position (high, neutral, low),...
Can dogs get poison ivy?
Dogs rarely develop a rash from poison ivy - their fur blocks the urushiol oil from reaching the skin. The...
Why does my dog stare at me?
Soft eye-contact with relaxed ears and a slightly wagging tail is bonding behavior - studies show mutual gaze raises oxytocin...
Can dogs get lice?
Yes, dogs can get lice - but canine lice (Trichodectes canis - biting; Linognathus setosus - sucking) are species-specific and...
Why do dogs howl (and at sirens)?
Howling is an ancestral wolf behavior for long-distance communication - locating the pack, declaring territory, announcing a presence. Sirens trigger...
