Fun Dog and Cat Facts

Dogs:
• If never spayed or neutered, a female dog, her mate, and their puppies could produce over 66,000 dogs in 6 years!!!
• Obesity is the #1 health problem among dogs.
• A dog’s mouth exerts 150-450 pounds of pressure per square inch!
• Dogs have about 100 different facial expressions.
• Dogs sweat through the pads of their feet.
• 33% of dog owners admit to talking to their dogs on the phone or leaving them messages while away.
• Overgrown toenails cause most foot problems in dogs!

Cats:
• Cats respond best to names that end with an “ee” sound.
• Cats can be right or left pawed!
• Cats can see up to 120 feet away and their peripheral vision is about 285 degrees.
• Cat’s tail language: held high means happiness; twitching is a warning sign; tucked close to the body means insecurity.
• All cats need taurine in their diet to prevent heart disease.
• Milk can give some cats an upset stomach!
• Cats born with 6-8 toes per foot are called “polydactyl.”

Hopefully, with this beautiful spring weather, everyone is enjoying outside time with their pets. Just be careful not to let them overheat! Also, remember that the insects come out this time of year. Please protect your pet from fleas, ticks, and heartworm disease!!!