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Did you know? The sensation of cold has been associated in several animals with the activation of the sympathetic nervous system causing the contraction of the arrector pili muscles. The piloerection in this case is meant to trap air and create a layer of insulation.

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Why are Some Dogs Afraid of Lamb Meat?

Dogs afraid of lamb meat is a peculiar type of phobia, but countless dogs show panic when their owners cook lamb meat.

Adrienne Farricelli

Can You Change a Dog's Name?

Whether you can change a dog's name is something that owners of newly rescued dogs may be wondering about.

Adrienne Farricelli

What's The Purpose of a Dog's Philtrum?

Your dog's philtrum isn't just there for decoration; it has a functional purpose so let's discover the role it plays.

Adrienne Farricelli

Can Dogs Smell My Unborn Baby?

Whether dogs can smell your unborn baby remains a mystery, but most likely his nose "knows" something's going on.

Adrienne Farricelli

Why Does My Dog Treat Her Toy Like a Baby?

If your dog treats her toy like a baby, most likely your dog is a female who was recently in heat.

Adrienne Farricelli

How Long Can Small Dogs Hold Their Pee?

How long can small dogs hold their pee tends to vary based on a variety of factors. Let's take a look at some of them.

Adrienne Farricelli

Do Dogs Know if You Accidentally Hurt Them?

Whether dogs know if you accidentally hurt them is something you may be wondering about. What's going on the dog's mind?

Adrienne Farricelli

Why Do Dogs Wag Their Tails? (The Real Underlying Reason)

Why do dogs wag their tails? Let's delve deeper into the real function of tail wagging.

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Why Do Dogs Love Cheese?

Many dogs love cheese, there's no bones about it. Whether your dog does back flips for a piece of string cheese or goes bonkers for a slice of Swiss, one thing is for sure: cheese is certainly one of the those treats dogs seem to never grow tired of. Indeed, many dog owners use cheese to hide their dog's pills inside or as a reward for some fancy tricks, but what makes cheese so addicting to dogs? There's a possible scientific explanation for this and it may explain why you may love cheese too.

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Why Do Dogs Back Up Instead of Sitting?

Many dogs back up instead of sitting, especially the smaller ones, what to do in such cases? Here are some ideas.

Adrienne Farricelli