Veterinarians answer 12 questions about dogs that you've always wanted to ask

Sophia MitrokostasMay 31, 2020, 21:23 IST

A dog's breed won't dictate whether or not they are friendly or quiet.Shutterstock

Insider asked veterinarians some interesting questions about dogs that you may not know the answers to.
Dog paws smell like corn chips because of bacterial growth.
A dog's breed or gender won't dictate how quiet or friendly they are.
Research has suggested that dogs can actually have a dominant paw.

Even longtime dog owners may not have all of the answers about their pet's behaviors and attributes.

And so, Insider spoke with veterinarians to get answers to some common questions about dogs that you've probably always wanted to ask.

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Why are dogs' noses always wet?

It's perfectly normal for a dog to have a wet, clammy nose. Shutterstock

Your pup might have "Frito feet." Shutterstock

You can't predict how a dog, like a pit bull, will behave based on its breed. Getty

There's no concrete evidence that neutering or spaying a dog will majorly impact their personality. iStock

Keeping your pet happy and healthy starts with their food bowl. Shutterstock

Chihuahuas are prone to barking a lot. Shutterstock

Gender generally doesn't impact a dog's personality too much. iStock

A dog's breed doesn't entirely dictate its personality. Shutterstock

Sometimes dogs favor a certain paw. Shutterstock

You're better off cooking meat before feeding it to your pet. Getty Images/William Thomas Cain

You can adopt a dog even if you have allergies, but don't assume you'll be magically "cured" over time. Shutterstock

If your dog has watery eyes, it may be dealing with some eye irritation. iStock