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What is a dog's primary way of getting rid of extra body heat?

Panting.

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  1. Sweating through its skin
  2. Shedding its coat
  3. Panting ✔

Why: Dogs have sweat glands only on their paws, so they cool down mostly by panting.

Huh, didn't know that: Cornell says all dogs can get heatstroke, not just high-risk breeds.

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Answer: Panting. Dogs have sweat glands only on their paws, so they cool down mostly by panting.

  1. Cornell Riney Canine Health Center, Summer heat safety tips for dogs www.vet.cornell.edu/departments-centers-and-institutes/riney-canine-health-center/canine-health-topics/summer-heat-safety-tips-dogs
    Dogs only have sweat glands on their paws so their primary method of dissipating heat to cool themselves is through panting.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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