| | | | | "Money will buy a pretty good dog, but it won't buy the wag of his tail."
- Josh Billings
| | Happy Wednesday! Here's the scoop: - Reasons your dog might be sneezing
- What the length of the dog's nose tells us
- Treat your pup!
- Watch this tiny dog sneeze
| | Did You Know...?
True or false: When dogs sneeze during playtime, it sends a signal to the other dogs.
(scroll to the bottom to find the answer!) | | | Reasons Why Dogs Sneeze
Just like humans, dogs can get a tickle in their nose that may lead to a sneeze. But there are a few other reasons that dogs sneeze. Usually, sneezing isn't a concern and is normal, but it's good to pay attention to the context of the sneeze. Dogs use it to express emotion sometimes. Here are a few reasons dogs sneeze: - Foreign Objects - Dogs might be sneezing to clear out their nostrils. When dogs use their noses a lot, they may have a blade of grass or pollen stuck. If the dogs are persistently sneezing, there may be something wedged in there and they may need to visit the vet.
- Allergies - Dogs can suffer allergies just like humans. This often comes with itchy skin as well. Some medicines can help them with their symptoms.
- Play - Dogs sneeze while playing sometimes to communicate that they are having fun and they are happy.
- Tumors or Nasal Trauma - If dogs are sneezing blood, it's indicative that there has been some internal trauma in their nasal passage. It's important to have this checked out immediately.
- Upper Respiratory Infection - Bacteria and viral infections can cause pups to sneeze to help clear their nasal passages. If your dog has other symptoms, like a fever or decreased appetite, they may be fighting off an infection.
- Muzzle Conformation - Flat-faced breeds may sneeze more often than dogs with long snouts because their nasal passages are more compressed, making them more predisposed to sneezing.
- Kennel Cough - This infection, usually marked by dry, hacking coughs, can also lead to sneezing in your dog. If your dog has recently been boarded or groomed, they may be fighting this infection.
If your dog is sneezing a lot, make note of any other symptoms they are experiencing and contact your vet if things seem off. | | What a Dog's Nose Says About Their Health
While Pinocchio is just a fairytale, the nose can tell us some things—at least for dogs. The journal Scientific Reports published that breeds with elongated snouts have longer average life spans than breeds with flattened faces.
The report covered dozens of breeds in their study. There are a few exceptions to the trend, but it did show that this is generally true. Most of the dogs studied were purebred and they were divided into categories by size and head shape. The average life span across all dogs studied was 12.5 years. The flat-faced breeds lived for an average of 11.2 years and the long-faced breeds had an average of 12.8 to 12.1 years.
This study allows researchers to learn more about why this would have an impact on lifespan. Findings could improve or extend the life of our dogs.
There was also some interesting information about the lifespan of purebreds and crossbreeds that contradicts other studies. It appeared that the purebreds had a longer lifespan than the crossbreeds in this study. | | Treat Your Pup!
Earn 10X Treats Rewards points - that's 20% back in savings - on all merchandise, services, & donations in stores & online at PetSmart.com! Thru 4/7! | | | Thank you to PetSmart for sponsoring The Daily Dig. | | This Pup Puts His Whole Body Into It
Tiny dogs have big personalities, but this little pup also has some big reactions to his seasonal allergies. When the dog sneezes, it causes his entire body to wiggle. Hopefully, his allergy season doesn't last too long because it looks exhausting. Watch the video to see the reaction. | | Final Bark
Treat your pup with 10x Treats Rewards points from PetSmart! Learn more here. | | A Little Treat: - ✅ True or False: True. Dogs sneeze when they are playing to signal that they are having fun and only playing.
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