A dog's sense of smell is up to 100,000 times stronger than ours — a walk is how they read the morning news.
Source: AKC
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Did You Know?
Short, true, shareable pet-care facts — one at a time. Pulled from the Floyd's Love Canopy Vet library and posted to our social channels.
General
Safety
Grapes and raisins can cause kidney failure in dogs, even in tiny amounts — keep them off the floor and out of reach.
Source: AVMA
Health
A dog's normal resting temperature is 101–102.5°F — higher than ours, so a warm head isn't always a fever.
Source: Merck Veterinary Manual
First Week Home
Puppies need 18–20 hours of sleep a day. A 'naughty' puppy is often just an overtired one.
Source: Merck Veterinary Manual