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48 Surprising Dog Facts & Daily Care Guide | Get Closer to Your Pet
1. Physical Knowledge
1. Dogs sleep 10–15 hours daily; puppies up to 20 hours.
2. Normal temperature: 38.5–39°C (puppy), 37.5–38.5°C (adult).
3. Average lifespan: 12 years; small breeds live longer.
4. Teeth replacement at 4–5 months (42 adult teeth).
5. Shedding peaks in spring and autumn.
6. Dogs have no eyebrows but express emotions through facial muscles.
7. Shaving doesn’t cool dogs; it harms their coat.
8. 99% of dogs are afraid of heights.
9. Dogs see only blue and yellow.
10. 5 toes on front paws, 4 on hind.
11. They curl their tongue to scoop water.
12. They spin before pooping to align with Earth’s magnetic field.
13. L-shaped ear canal: safe to clean vertically.
14. A healthy dog’s nose is moist.
15. Nose prints are unique.
16. Dogs suffer anxiety, need companionship.
17. Dogs dream; they twitch while sleeping.
18. Guilt signs: tucked tail, avoiding gaze.
19. Most dogs have double eyelids.
20. Holding urine >12h can cause illness.
21. Not all dogs can swim.
2. Feeding Knowledge
22. Wean at 4–7 weeks; milk cake before 4 months.
23. Use low-fat lactose-free milk instead of goat milk.
24. No treats before 3 months.
25. Good dog food > nutrient paste.
26. Avoid calcium supplements unless prescribed.
27. Soak puppy food until soft.
28. Feed 3–5% of body weight daily.
29. Poop check: hard = less, soft = too much.
30. 2 meals/day after 1 year.
3. Vaccination & Deworming
31. Vaccinate only when healthy.
32. Observe new dogs for 1 week.
33. 3 core shots + rabies.
34. 1-week gap between deworming & vaccine.
35. No baths 3–7 days before/after external deworming.
36. Monthly deworming before 6 months.
4. Grooming & Hygiene
37. Clean bowls daily.
38. Brush teeth daily.
39. Clean ears every 7–10 days.
40. No baths within a week after vaccination.
41. Use dry shampoo if needed.
42. Bath water ~40°C.
43. Dogs shake off 70% water in 4 seconds.
44. Bath every 15 days (summer), 20 (winter).
45. Focus drying: neck, armpits, groin.
46. Steps: wet → shampoo → rinse → dry.
47. Bath order: paws → tail → back → head.
48. Rinse order: head → back → tail → paws.
🐾 Conclusion
Raising a dog is not just responsibility—it’s a connection of hearts. When you understand them, they understand you back.