Do dogs have sweat glands?


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Dogs Dogs cool themselves primarily by the process of panting and breathing, with the moist lining of their lungs serving as the etc

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Yes. Dogs have 2 types of sweat glands - merocrine and apocrine. ChaCha!

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Dogs have very few sweat glands that are located in the pads of their feet. They keep themselves cool by panting. Have a great day

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No, dogs cool themselves by panting and breathing, with the moist lining of their lungs serving as the evaporative surface.

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Dogs don't have the luxury of overall cooling because their bodies have very few sweat glands, most of those are in the footpads.

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