Runny eyes (epiphora) in dogs: Causes and treatment
Canine epiphora or excessive watering or tear flow is harmless for a few dog breeds but may cause loss of vision in others.
Dog senses
Canines have especially strong dog senses of smell and hearing.
A dog’s sense of smell is so powerful, it’s like saying dogs smell in color while people smell in black and white.
Most dogs have between 200 and 250 million scent receptors. People in comparison have approximately 5 million. Their combined olfactory “system” is 4 times greater than ours.
When compared to humans, a dog’s hearing is superb. They can hear frequencies and volumes people can not hear.
Can dogs smell pregnancy?
Dogs sense pregnancy by smelling hormonal changes. Their heightened sense of smell allows dogs to sniff out medical conditions, including pregnancy.
7 ways to mentally stimulate your dog
Providing mental stimulation for dogs is easy. Find activities that engage your dog’s brain from slow feeding bowls to time to sniff on walks.
Who’s a smart boy?
A study by Vanderbilt University shows dogs are smarter than cats. The study is the first to count cortical neurons in carnivores’ brains.
Medical science harnesses the power of dog noses
Medical science harnesses the power of dog noses to detect cancers and other diseases such as lung and bowel cancer, malaria and Parkinson’s Disease.
Why does my dog stick his nose there?
A dog nose has between 200-250 million scent receptors. People have only 5 million. A dog’s sense of smell is much stronger than its sense of sight.
