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Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Do Dogs Sweat?

Dogs cannot sweat - they have to pant to cool down.

Dogs do not sweat like humans, from the surface of their skin, to regulate
their body temperature. Instead, dogs open their mouths and pant to reduce
their body temperature. Contrary to popular belief, it is not the act of
releasing saliva that cools down a dog. Panting allows oxygen into the body
and helps evaporate moisture on the tongue, which reduces the dog's body
temperature. When feeling overheated, dogs might also release excessive
moisture through the pads of their feet to cool down. Dogs also can reduce
their body temperature by having the blood vessels on their faces and ears
dilate, which results in blood drawing closer to the surface and becoming
cooler.
Read More: http://www.wisegeek.com/do-dogs-sweat.htm?m

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