Fun Anatomy Facts - Arteries

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Don't give your dog a hot foot

Summer temperatures are already way past warm and will get higher before the season ends. An air temperature of 77°F is rather pleasant, but the asphalt underfoot is 125°F. That is hot enough to burn paws and destroy skin in 60 seconds. An air temperature of 86°F still seems rather comfortable, but the asphalt your dog is walking on is 135°F. You can fry an egg on the pavement in 5 minutes at 131°F.

Press the back of your hand against the surface for seven seconds. Asphalt, concrete or sand that is too hot for your hand, is too hot for your dog's paws.

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Jolly Boy

Hi. My name is Jolly Boy. I am 7 months old today. I get to rest on the loveseat because my mom loves me. I love her too.

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Massage

Flash is a frequent visitor. He likes a good massage. A smart pup knows a good thing and relaxes into the love.

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Sleepy time

Jolly Boy likes to become a pretzel to get comfy. I would never be able to get up again. He seems to think it is very relaxing. ???

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Fun Anatomy Facts - Nerves

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Why dogs sniff butts

It is normal for dogs to greet each other by sniffing butts. The snuffle is more than a doggie hello. They are gathering social information about each other from chemicals called pheromones given off by their sweat glands.

A dog can sniff pheromones on another dog's butt and determine the sex, health, age, mood of the individual, whether a female is in estrus (heat) or pregnant, and no doubt much more.

It is embarrassing to meet a dog that greets you by sniffing your private parts, but it shouldn't be so surprising. You will know that they are just reading your pheromone signature. Marvel at what amazing messages they may be interpreting from your chemical autograph.

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