True or False?

Dogs can hear higher pitches than cats.

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Dogs can’t tell us when something feels off, but they often show us in small ways. Maybe your pup skips breakfast, naps more than usual, or has breath that suddenly smells different. Those subtle changes are worth paying attention to.

Veterinarians say keeping a close eye on energy, appetite, weight, and even odors from ears or skin can help catch issues before they become serious. You can also add in simple routines like brushing teeth, trimming nails, and cleaning ears to help prevent health problems down the road.

Prevention goes beyond the surface, too. Monthly heartworm, flea, and tick protection is essential year-round, even when it’s cold outside. And a balanced diet paired with daily exercise helps protect against obesity, one of the most common health challenges for pets.

Technology can lend a hand here as well. Smart dog collars now track activity, rest, and sometimes even heart and respiratory rates. This gives you a clearer picture of your dog’s overall well-being between vet visits!

When you combine these small daily habits with regular checkups, you’re keeping your dog healthy and giving them more happy years by your side.

Most pets instinctively hide pain or illness, which makes it hard to know when they really need help. That’s why PetPace created a health monitoring collar that tracks actual vital signs like temperature, pulse, and breathing 24/7. Here’s what’s new with PetPace’s V3 collar:

PetPace is changing the game to be the first and only smart collar to provide around-the-clock access to global telehealth and telemedicine services, along with disruptive innovations and technologies.

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• Share with Your Vet – Remote Medical Access for Your Own Veterinarian: At no additional cost to you or your personal vet, they can now remotely access all health data to perform virtual exams and offer telemedicine care—extending treatment beyond the clinic when a valid doctor-patient relationship exists.

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See how PetPace can help your dog live longer and give you peace of mind.

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Say hello to Pickles, a spirited pup with a rescue story that led him straight into Laura’s heart. Born in Arkansas and saved by Hearts of Hope in Michigan, Pickles had a few early bumps in the road before finding his perfect fit. The moment he arrived, he raced across the field with a full-speed grin that said, I’m home.

Pickles now takes his job as head of yard security very seriously, chasing off squirrels, rabbits, deer, and even foxes on his daily patrols. When he’s not ruling the great outdoors, he’s enjoying dinner (salmon, turkey, and peanut butter are house favorites) or playing at daycare with his buddies Lloyd, Hank, Ruby, and Ralphie.

Thanks to Laura for sharing Pickles’ journey! Want your pup to be featured in the Daily Dig? Send us a photo, their name, and a few fun facts. We’d love to tell their story!

Dogs have a remarkable ability to find their way home, and science is starting to explain how. Researchers believe their sense of smell, visual memory, and even sensitivity to the Earth’s magnetic field all play a role.

A 2020 study followed 27 dogs in hundreds of off-leash trials. Many relied on “compass runs”, where they aligned themselves with the north-south axis before choosing a route. Dogs that did this reached their owners more quickly than those who used scent alone. It suggests that magnetic fields may give them a universal reference point.

Of course, smell remains their superpower. With up to 100 million scent receptors, dogs can detect odors across vast distances. Familiar smells may guide them back through unfamiliar territory.

There are countless stories of this in real life. One Labrador named Bucky trekked more than 500 miles to return to his family, while a Jack Russell named Jarvis managed to outpace his owner on a ferry ride home.

Still, not every lost dog can navigate back. Microchips, ID tags, and smart collars remain essential tools to keep dogs safe and give families peace of mind!

From first zoomies to puppy skin woes, here’s what’s making tails wag:

• ❤️ Catch your dog’s health problems before they start 

• 🐾 12 puppy skin problems every pet parent should know

• 🎾 Watch this golden retriever puppy’s adorable first playtime

PetPace created a health monitoring collar that tracks actual vital signs like temperature, pulse, and breathing 24/7. Daily Dig readers can now get $25 off with code DAILYDIG25.

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🤔 True or False: True! They detect sounds up to about 65,000 Hz (humans top out around 20,000 Hz).

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