Fun Facts
The Physics of a Dog Shaking Off Water
A dog sheds around 70 percent of the water in their coat in under a second, and the frequency they shake at is determined by their size.
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How Dogs Cool Down (And Why Panting Is Not Enough)
Dogs barely sweat. Understanding what they do instead explains why heatstroke develops so fast, and which dogs are most at risk.