Anatomically, dogs do not have an appendix. A human appendix is a 4-inch tube located at the lower right of the abdomen. It has long been believed to be a vestigial organ but recent studies indicate that it plays a role in the endocrine system for fetuses and young adults and the immune system for […]
Read More
Dogs blink to clean their eyes. Not only does blinking remove surface debris such as irritants and dried tears, but it also moistens and nourishes the eyes. Blinking can also result from an external stimulus such as flashes of light or strong wind. Beyond physiological responses, blinking is an indicator of some canine behavior. When dogs […]
Read More
Although to a differing extent, all dogs do have webbed feet. A feature of any dog’s paw is the connecting membrane between their toes. This webbing help dogs swim better and be more sure-footed in tricky terrains. Webbed feet are a common feature of animals such as aquatic birds including ducks and geese. However, all […]
Read More
Dogs do experience dreams when they are sleeping. It has been established that rats do dream so it was a foregone conclusion that dogs, with their more complex brain, do as well. However, even before advancements in canine science categorically confirmed that dogs get dreams, countless dog owners have shared anecdotes regarding how their dogs […]
Read More
Dogs’ mouths are clean enough that you could let them lick you. As a show of affection, dogs sometimes lick you to share comfort and to relieve stress. However, some dog owners might be worried about diseases that such contact might transfer such as rabies, pasteurella, salmonella, novovirus, and others. But this worry is mostly […]
Read More
Despite countless dog owners’ accounts, dogs do not feel guilt. Dog cognition studies have distinguished that what is usually mistaken for guilt is actually an effort to appease their owner and that is mostly a fear-based behavior. Whether your dog has done something bad or not, being scolded to will result in the look of […]
Read More
Dogs can tell the passage of time. It has been determined that dogs can tell the time passing from 30 minutes to 2 hours but not more. In an experiment, it showed that dogs’ excitement when greeting their owners rises the longer they are away starting from 30 minutes and peaks at 2 hours. Dogs are […]
Read More
All dogs shed, some more than others. They may not have reached the top ten dog breeds that shed the most but because Bernese mountain dogs have a think and long double coat coupled with their large size, expect that they could shed excessively. Although they are relatively easy to train, this breed is very […]
Read More
Dogs shed tears but not emotional tears. Like humans, dogs form tears, mostly to keep the eyes healthy, and they also have tear ducts. However, their tear ducts are there to drain tears. If you see tears coming out from your dog’s eyes, you may need to consult your veterinarian as tears are usually a […]
Read More
No less than Charles Darwin has famously referenced the common anecdotal evidence that dogs do exhibit jealous behavior. However, whether or not dogs actually get jealous remain hotly debated. There are several studies that suggest dogs show a basic form of jealousy, some maintain that no animals get jealous as it is purely a human […]
Read More