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Dog of the Day:
Deisel!
Meme of the day: Rude!
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Why Your Dog Licks Water Off You
There are few things as pure as the look of adoration from a dog, often followed by a quick, wet slurp! If you've ever stepped out of the shower, finished a tough workout, or just been splashed by an errant drop, only to be immediately "groomed" by your canine companion, you've witnessed a beautiful moment of canine instinct and affection.
But why do they do it? Is it just that the water is refreshing? As it turns out, your dog’s drive to lick water off your skin is a delightful cocktail of instinct, attention, and good old-fashioned taste!
For dogs, licking is a deeply ingrained and significant behavior that starts from the very beginning.
Puppyhood Comfort: A mother dog licks her puppies to keep them clean, offer comfort, and encourage them. When your adult dog licks you, they are often tapping into this instinctive, nurturing behavior. It’s their way of grooming their favorite pack member (you!), showing you care and affection.
The Happy Chemicals: Licking, especially when you respond with a loving pet or kind words, releases endorphins in your dog's brain. It's a self-soothing and happy-making activity for them, making it a behavior they naturally want to repeat.
You Taste Better Than You Think
Let's be honest, your skin has a flavor your dog finds irresistible, and water only enhances it.
The Salt Factor: When you sweat—even just a little bit—you excrete tiny amounts of salt and chemicals onto your skin. To your dog, this salty residue is a delicious, natural flavoring. The water droplets act like a flavorful coating, delivering a little people soup right to their tongue!
Intriguing Scents: Your dog's nose and mouth are their primary tools for exploring the world. The water you've just washed with, or the lotion you applied afterward, contains interesting new scents and tastes from soap, shampoo, or moisturizers. They're simply investigating this new, alluring combination of you plus water.
A Call for Attention
Sometimes, the simplest explanation is the right one—you've trained them to do it!
Positive Reinforcement: When your dog licks you, how do you usually respond? If you laugh, talk to them, give them a quick pat, or even just look at them, you've just given them a reward! They've learned that licking you (especially when you're wet and still) is a reliable way to get your immediate attention and interaction.
A Little Nurturing Reminder
So, the next time you feel that gentle, wet tongue on your arm or leg after a swim or a shower, remember the complex and wonderful reasons behind it. It's a moment of affection, a dash of instinctual grooming, and a hint of salty snack time all rolled into one. It’s a truly engaging way your dog communicates their love and connection to you.
You are their world, and their way of saying, "You're wet, you're loved, and you're slightly delicious!"
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Dog Food and Supplement Recalls
Here are the recent recalls and advisories:
Foodynamics - Freeze Dried Pet Treats for potential Salmonella contamination.
Nature’s Own - Pet Chews Bully Bites Treats for potential Salmonella contamination.
Viva - Ground Beef for Dogs and Ground Chicken for Dogs and Cats for potential Salmonella and Listeria contamination.
Savage Pet - Cat Food Chicken for potential bird flu exposure.
Family Photo of the Day:
Charlie!
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Meme of the day: @cookiethehuskyy
