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Originally Posted by Melcakes  The intestines of dogs are much much shorter than an omnivores such as ours. Their teeth are sharper for ripping and tearing, they have no spleen. |
Unless my vet has removed it without me knowing, all my dogs still have their spleens
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Originally Posted by Melcakes These long lived smokers in great health aren't a dime a dozen. More like diamonds in the rough if you ask me. I know you're just using it as an example that it can happen and I suppose it can happen or has, but I think most people know when you smoke or "put something in your body that nature didn't design - or which you have no need for" you will suffer more than you will thrive. |
With all kindness (and I'm not arguing)...my point really wasn't about smoking. My point was really this:
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Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom My point is, a body can thrive under lots of variable circumstances. It's no different for dogs.  |