Why do dogs love tennis balls?
Tennis balls hit the perfect storm: bright color, unpredictable bounce that triggers prey-chase instincts, soft fuzzy texture that feels rewarding...
Can dogs get dementia (canine cognitive dysfunction)?
Yes - canine cognitive dysfunction syndrome (CCDS) is a real neurodegenerative condition in older dogs, sometimes called 'doggy dementia.' Signs...
Why do dogs like belly rubs?
Belly rubs feel good because the chest and belly have rich nerve endings and hair follicles - gentle scratching activates...
Can dogs smell cancer?
Yes - trained detection dogs have correctly identified breast, lung, prostate, colorectal, ovarian, and bladder cancers in research settings, sometimes...
Why do dogs chase their tails?
Puppies chase their tails as play and self-discovery. Occasional tail-chasing in adult dogs is usually boredom or attention-seeking. But repetitive,...
Can dogs get norovirus?
Dogs can carry human norovirus in their gut without becoming sick, and the virus can be transmitted human-to-dog-to-human. Dogs do...
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...