30/08/2020
5. WHY DO DOGS BURY THEIR BONES, FOOD OR OTHER ITEMS?
Wild dogs used to bury their food to hide it and save for later so that other animals couldn’t get to it, but now that domesticated dogs have plenty of food, there are a few reasons why they’re still burying things. One reason could be instinct – Just because they’re domestic animals doesn’t mean that they lose the urge. The second reason could be that their owner is giving them too much food/toys and the dog wants to save it for later. Another reason could be that it is a game to them. If your dog wants your attention or is bored, they may steal valuable items from you (such as shoes or TV remotes) in order to get you to play with them.
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6. DO DOGS DREAM?
Yes! They do, I believe you may notice your dog twitching or emitting light barks in his sleep. And just like we humans, dogs dream and go through REM sleep, (which is the cycle in which humans experience dreams). Study found that puppies and older dogs usually dream more often than middle-aged dogs!
7. WHAT VACCINATIONS SHOULD MY DOG HAVE?
Just like vaccinations for humans, immunization shots for dogs fall into two categories: necessary and optional. While laws vary by state, dogs are usually required to have an annual rabies vaccine, to prevent the spread of this dangerous disease. The ASPCA includes the rabies vaccine as a part of the core vaccines: those recommended by most vets for ALL dogs.
The other core vaccines are:
Canine Parvovirus
Distemper Virus
Adenovirus-2
Non-Core, or optional vaccines, include Bordetella, Lyme disease, Leptospirosis, and canine influenza, among others. While these are optional legally, and may not be recommended for all dogs, most canine boarding facilities and dog parks require all visiting pups to receive Bordetella vaccines in addition to core vaccines at least once per year (some need Bordetella once every six months). Before bringing your dog to a daycare or dog park, be sure to go over the vaccination requirements, and talk to your vet about the best way to keep your dog safe from disease.
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8. WHY IS CHOCOLATE BAD FOR MY DOG?
Though chocolate is a tasty treat for humans, for dogs it is
poisonous. Chocolate's toxic component is theobromine.
Dogs process theobromine very slowly, which allows for it to
build up in their system to toxic levels. Different types of chocolate have different amounts of theobromine, but
chocolate should always be out of reach of dogs.
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9. HOW OFTEN SHOULD I BATH MY DOG?
I recommend you bathe a dog with normal skin once a month with dog shampoo or human baby shampoo. If you want to bathe more often than once a month, use a soap-free or moisturizing shampoo to prevent the skin from becoming dry. Do not bathe your dog more than once a week, unless recommended by your vet.
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10. WHY DO DOGS SNIFF EACH OTHER'S REARS?
Dogs sniff rear ends as their way of asking, “Who are you and how have you been?” Canines can find out a whole slew of information from just a whiff. The secretions released by glands in the rump tell other animals things like the dog’s gender, diet, and mood. It’s sort of like talking with chemicals.
