An easy-to-understand explanation for 6-year-old kids about why dogs pant and stick out their tongues.
Have you ever noticed your furry friend, the dog, sticking out its tongue? It might look funny, but there’s a good reason for it!
Humans sweat all over our bodies to cool down. But guess what? Dogs don’t sweat like we do! Instead, they have to find other ways to cool off.
When dogs get hot, they start to pant. That means they breathe quickly with their mouths open. This helps them bring in fresh air to cool their bodies.
When dogs stick out their tongues, it allows hot air to escape. The tongue gets cool when the dog breathes in, which helps lower their body temperature.
So, the next time you see your dog sticking out its tongue, remember they’re just trying to cool down, just like we drink cold water or sit in the shade!
And that’s why dogs stick out their tongues when they get hot!