5 Questions
What is the busiest time for animal shelters?
Fourth of July
How can dogs cool themselves?
Panting
How many prints do dogs typically have on their noses?
Six
What can chocolate be deadly to dogs due to?
Containing theobromine
What is the Drake Center for Veterinary Care?
An animal hospital
Study Notes
- Dogs have a sense of time and can predict future events.
- Dogs are as smart as two-year olds and can understand human language and gestures.
- Dogs have a strong sense of smell and can detect cancer and other diseases in humans.
- Dogs can be trained to detect other animals and objects.
- Dogs do not sweat and pant to cool themselves.
- A vast majority of strays that end up in shelters are pets who are lost simply because they don't have any identification.
- Fourth of July is the busiest time for animal shelters as most pets get lost during that holiday due to being scared of loud fireworks.
- Chocolate can be very deadly to dogs due to containing the ingredient, theobromine. Dogs cannot metabolize theobromine and ingesting chocolate could cause a severely toxic buildup in their system which could become fatal.
- Maltese dogs do not shed, making them perfect pups for people with allergies.
- A dog's nose print is unique, much like a human's fingerprints.
- Dogs typically have four to six prints on their noses.
- The Drake Center for Veterinary Care is an AAHA-accredited animal hospital located in Encinitas, CA.
- If you have any questions regarding pet care and do not live in Encinitas, CA or surrounding cities, we encourage you to contact your local veterinarian.
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