Scientists have finally figured out why dogs do this shake. According to new research, the "wet dog shake" is the fault of a receptor in mammal skin called C-LTMR. And it causes furry animals of all ...
The Parkersburg Humane Society is working to care for and re-home 146 dogs after they were removed from a local residence. “I would like to say, I don’t believe it was at all intentional,” Gary ...
Many furry mammals engage in rapid body twists known as "wet dog shakes" to effectively remove water from their fur, as well as to eliminate irritants like tangles or parasites, particularly in areas ...
A dog owner shared a video of her pup using the cat's litter box to go potty, and internet users can't stop laughing at it. In a viral TikTok video shared in September under the username @samantics4, ...
Wet dog shakes” – a common reflex behavior shared among many hairy mammals and designed to expel water and irritants from their coats – happens when particular mechanoreceptors are activated, ...