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Does your dog dream?
Just like you, your furry friends goes through sleep cycles. It’s those times when the body is at rest and the mind is reeling that dreams are made. Exactly what’s in those dreams is another question.

In his book How Dogs Think: Understanding the Canine Mind, author Stanley Coren states that dogs dream about common activities. They may be reliving the past – those squirrels in the park – or dreaming about the next big adventure with their buddy.

Some interesting “dog” facts:
  • It is a myth that dogs are color blind. They can see color, just not as vividly as humans.
  • Dogs have no sense of time.
  • A dog’s smell is 10,000 times stronger than humans.
  • Dalmatian puppies are born completely white. The spots develop as they mature.
  • Dogs nose prints are as unique as a human's finger prints and can be used to identify them.
  • Chocolate contains a substance known as theobromine (similar to caffeine) which can be fatal for dogs, or at the very least make them violently ill.
  • Dogs sweat through the pads on their feet.
  • Dogs have forty-two teeth.
  • A dog can hear sounds from 250 yards away.

Health Care 101: Hot weather and your pet
Even the healthiest pets can suffer from dehydration, heat stroke and sunburn – and can be fatal if not treated promptly. On hot, sunny summer days, make sure there is shade available for your pet and give them plenty of fresh water. Also, be careful not to over-exercise your furry companion and never leave alone in your car.

Summer is good time to take your pet to the veterinarian for a rountine check-up, and to get tested for heartworm. It's also a good time to use flee and tick prevention, but remember to keep insecticides and other chemicals out of your pet's reach.

Sources sited: ASPCA.org
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