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03-22-2010, 04:46 PM | #1 |
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| so do dogs sweat or not? i learnt that dogs dont have sweat gland, then how come since it's much warmer now, every time after a walk, duncan kinda stinks...
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03-22-2010, 04:49 PM | #2 |
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| I've read that they do sweat some through the pads of their feet. Not sure how accurate that is though....
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03-22-2010, 04:52 PM | #3 |
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| Just did a google search and this is what I found: "Yes, they do. Dogs have 2 types of sweat glands. The first type is called merocrine glands. These are located in the foot pads of dogs (and cats) and function to help cool the animal. The second type is called apocrine glands. These are located on most of the rest of the dog (and cat) but they do not function to cool the animal. Their purpose is to release pheromones."
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03-22-2010, 04:56 PM | #4 |
I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member | That's right, they have a few sweat glands, mostly on the pads of their feet, but humans have them all over our bodies. Dogs pant to cool themselves down, and that's why they can't take high temperatures as well as humans. Make sure your dog has plenty of fresh water when it's hot, and never leave them in a closed car.
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03-22-2010, 05:09 PM | #5 | |
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| how should i deal with the smell from a walk? Quote:
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03-22-2010, 05:20 PM | #6 |
I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member | When they are outside their apocrine glands are working, and they give off an odor, rather than cooling them off. The odor tells other dogs they are in the area. This smell goes away within 30 minutes of being inside, and you don't have to do anything. There are scented spays if the odor bothers you.
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03-22-2010, 07:30 PM | #7 | |
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| ... i didnt know dogs try to attract others with un plesant smell.... too bad.. Quote:
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03-22-2010, 07:37 PM | #8 |
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| Wow, I have never thought my dog smelled after a walk....I did now that they pant to cool down since they don't sweat for that reason, but I really never knew they had sweat glands. Learn something new everyday!
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03-22-2010, 07:42 PM | #9 |
I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member | Well, it's not unpleasant to them. Dog's noses are 1000 times more sensitive than humans sense of smell, and they can smell each particular scent separately, where humans just smell the blend.
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03-23-2010, 08:24 PM | #10 |
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| Mine get stinky outside smells too from walking. I just use a conditioning spray when I brush them, it's good for their hair too.
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