We’ve all gotten a brain freeze at least once in our lives. Slurping down a cold smoothie or overeating ice cream sounds fantastic until you have to stop because of the sudden jolt of pain in your head. You probably share your ice cream or cold food with your dog too. After all, who would … Read more
Whiskers are definitely adorable, but do they serve a purpose for your dog? Some groomers shave them, but this can actually be slightly detrimental. What exactly are whiskers for, and should they be left alone? The Function of Whiskers on Dogs Scientifically, whiskers are known as vibrissae. Their function is to help your dog feel … Read more
Dogs eat really vile things. Some dogs will eat anything that fits in their mouth, and oftentimes, the stinkier it is, the more your dog wants it. Do dogs have a refined sense of taste, or does their palate for rotting trash mean their taste buds aren’t that great? A Dog’s Taste Buds An animal’s … Read more
There are so many different levels of spicy, and as people, we all have different tolerances for the level of heat we can stand. Some people can tolerate spicy foods that would burn someone else’s mouth to the point of tears while other people can barely stand pepper. What about dogs? If your family lives … Read more
It’s amazing what dogs can accomplish with their senses. Their noses seek out things humans could never locate (their sense of smell is one million times greater than a human’s), and their hearing means they hear their family’s car from a block away. But what about their vision? Their senses are clearly superior in so … Read more
All humans have belly buttons, but did you know that we’re a very rare species that has a visible umbilicus? All mammals require a placenta during gestation, and a placenta means there was an umbilical cord, but humans are one of the very few species that actually have a concave “belly button”. Are dogs one … Read more