Dog Facts

Wet noses of dogs help them absorb scent chemicals.

This is one of the most interesting dog facts. It is common knowledge that the scent of smell in dogs is one of their most powerful senses but many are still unaware why dog’s noses are wet. This is so because the wetness in our furbabies’ noses helps them absorb scent chemicals. This wetness is actually a mucus being secreted by the nose and then is licked by your dog to help them understand and identify what the smell is.

Dogs can identify feelings.

A dog’s sense of smell is so powerful that it is a hundred times more sensitive than ours. As a matter of fact, your furbaby’s sense of smell is so awesome that it can also smell what you’re currently feeling - fear, sadness, happiness, and even be able to detect your diseases.

‘A Day in the Life’ song by The Beatles has a frequency only dogs can hear.

At the end of the song, there is an added frequency where only dogs can hear. So the next time you’re having a music trip, watch how your dog will react while playing the song.

When your dog is carefully choosing the perfect place to do his business, it is because they prefer to go poop in alignment with the Earth’s magnetic field.

Obesity is the No. 1 health problem in dogs.

Obesity is the #1 health problem among dogs, that is one of the many dog facts pet parents should know.

Aside from helping your dog lose weight, also give Joint Supplements for dogs as this will help support dog joint health and help promote mobility as most obese dogs encounter hip and joint problems. It specifically has Glucosamine for dogs, a compound that may help create a cushion & promote lubrication around joints to help support comfortable movement & flexibility.

Mama Dog sometimes rejects her pups.

Mama dogs sometimes reject their puppies when they give birth via cesarean. That’s why rejected pups are cleaned first before being given back to the mother. If this hits home for you and you have a sweet girl that has given birth, give her our Multi-Vitamin supplements. This will help her gain nutrients that she desperately needs.

A wagging dog isn’t always a happy dog.

Tail wagging does not significantly mean your dog is happy. Tail wagging can mean a lot of things. If your dog is wagging his tail to the right, then he is happy. But if your dog is wagging his tail to the left it means he’s scared and insecure.

Dogs have their own ‘fingerprint’

A dog’s fingerprint is what people usually call a paw print. But did you know that a dog’s nose print is as unique as our fingerprints? The creases, ridges, and lines in a dog’s nose are very precise and differ from one dog to another that it can be utilized to distinguish them. How amazing is that?

Dogs have a great sense of time.

Dogs are able to identify an hour from six. That’s why they easily get bored, start to chew on things, and know how much time you’ve been away. To help keep your dog busy, provide him with premium antler chews that will stimulate them physically and mentally.

Dogs are good with directions.

Aside from their sense of smell, one of the many dog facts, too, is that dogs are good with directions since they are able to see UV lights and are able to sense the earth’s magnetic fields. Some studies also suggest that dogs can hear ultrasound waves, the same waves that help bats navigate inside super dark caves.

Your dog is as smart as a toddler.

Have you ever wondered why children and dogs bond and get along pretty well? That’s because children and dogs speak the same language of words and gestures.

A dog is a man’s best friend.

Aside from being loyal pets, dogs are considered to be man’s best friend because meeting, petting, and spending time with a dog releases the love hormone known as oxytocin not only for you but also for your furbaby.

A dog has three eyelids.

Your furbaby actually has three eyelids. The third eyelid is actually a nictitating membrane that helps keep the eyes lubricated and protected.

Dogs also suffer from separation anxiety.

It is not uncommon for dogs to experience separation anxiety. But did you know that you can actually leave a piece of clothing you have previously worn as your scent is left behind on your clothes? This technique has been proven to work and can actually help your furbaby deal with separation anxiety.

You can also give your dog calming supplements to aid him relax during stressful situations where his separation anxiety is triggered.

Dogs dream!

Yes, you heard that right. Your dogs are also capable of dreaming as dogs have a similar type of rapid eye movement and slow-wave sleep. How do you know your dog is dreaming while asleep? Check out his moving and twitching paws - your dog might just be dreaming about you!

Only 1 out of 10 dogs born will find a permanent home.

This might be that saddest fact out there :( Owning a dog is a great adventure but some are not fully processed for both the best and the worst when they plan on bringing a dog into their lives that’s why many are returned and surrendered to shelters. Read our blog post to better understand and see how you can help with this!

Dogs are not color blind.

It is wrong to say that dogs are color blind. As a matter of fact, dogs can actually see colors but not as strikingly as we can.

An adult dog has 42 teeth.

An adult dog has 42 teeth but they are born without teeth. Sharp puppy teeth coming out from the gums can be very painful. Introduce your pup chews that are high-quality and full of nutrients. Do not just give him any chews as this can lead to choking hazards, broken teeth, and even gastrointestinal upset. We recommend our split elk, the softest of our antlers with exposed bone marrow to keep your pup intrigued.

Indeed, there are a lot of beautiful things we still don’t know yet about dogs and they keep on coming and keep on fascinating us! If only we could just talk to our pups, I am sure they would have more interesting things to say. For now, we will just interpret slobbery dog kisses as “I love you human”.