Pet Trivia
Monday, 15 December 2008
• A dog’s whiskers are touch-sensitive hair called vibrissae. They are found on the muzzle, above the eyes and below the jaws, and can actually sense tiny changes in airflow.
• Cats have better memories than dogs. Some tests have concluded that while a dog’s memory lasts no more than 5 minutes, a cat’s can last as long as 16 hours - exceeding even that of monkeys and orangutans. • Cats have more than one hundred vocal sounds, while dogs only have about ten. • Contrary to popular belief, dogs do not sweat by salivating. They sweat through the pads of their feet. • Dogs’ eyes have large pupils and a wide field of vision, making them really good at following moving objects. Dogs also see well in fairly low light. • Every known dog except the chow has a pink tongue - the chow’s tongue is jet black. • It has been established that people who own pets live longer, have less stress, and have fewer heart attacks. • Scientists have discovered that dogs can smell the presence of autism in children. • ‘Seizure Alert’ dogs can alert their owners up to an hour before the onset of an epileptic seizure. • The theobromine in chocolate that stimulates the cardiac and nervous systems is too much for dogs, especially smaller pups. A chocolate bar is poisonous to dogs and can even be lethal.
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