Tag: help owners
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Why Does A Female Dog Hump After Being Spayed?
Many dog owners wonder why their female dogs continue to engage in humping behavior even after being spayed. This can be perplexing, given that spaying is typically associated with a decrease in sexual behaviors. However, several factors contribute to this behavior, which can help owners respond effectively and ensure their pets remain happy and healthy.…
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What Do Dogs Have Nightmares About?
Observing a sleeping dog can prompt questions about the stages of sleep and whether those movements reflect dreams or distress. Dog Sleep Stages and REM Canine sleep alternates between non‑rapid eye movement (non‑REM) and rapid eye movement (REM) phases, and REM episodes tend to be brief; individual REM bouts in dogs commonly last about 2–5…
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How Many Ribs Do Dogs Have?
Dogs have a rib cage made of paired ribs attached to the spine and sternum that protects the thoracic organs and participates in breathing. Quick answer: typical rib count — Provide the immediate factual answer readers seek and set expectations for variation. Most adult domestic dogs have 13 pairs of ribs, for a total of…
