Hot Dog Blog

You may have heard that dogs don’t sweat. This isn’t exactly true. Dogs do sweat; they just don’t sweat the way (or as much as) humans do. So, how do dogs sweat, and if your dog is hot, how can you keep them cool?How do dogs sweat?Since we now know that dogs do sweat, the answer to the question “Do dogs have sweat glands?” is yes. They have what are called merocrine sweat glands located in their paw pads, which produce sweat when it’s hot to help...

Dogs famously dislike trips to the vet, and if we’re honest, it’s not typically a favorite human pastime, either. But you know vet visits are important for your dog’s health. The question is, how often should I take my dog to the vet?Should I take my dog to the vet?Of course you know to take your dog to the vet when they are injured or acutely ill and need professional care. Things like bleeding, diarrhea, vomiting, coughing blood, a broken nail,...