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DOGS







This dog is obviously shaking because it's soaking wet.

A full-body shake after a bath is self-explanatory. But why do dogs shake so often when they’re totally dry?

Ellen Gutoskey


Not all dogs drool, but when they do, bring a towel.

Dogs have a tendency to soak furniture and shirt sleeves in their saliva. In humans, this would be cause for concern. So why do dogs do it?

Jake Rossen








What does it dew?

The purpose of a dog’s dewclaw is often overlooked—but that doesn’t mean there isn’t one. Here are all the details on the digit.

Ellen Gutoskey