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Dogs in Cars Quiz

Your dog loves the wind in its face, but do you know what its nose is doing out there, and how to keep car rides safe?

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  1. About how many smell receptors does a dog's nose have?

    People have about 5 to 6 million.

  2. When a dog breathes out, where does the air leave its nose?

    This swirls the air and pulls fresh scent toward the nose.

  3. What did NIST researchers use to study how a dog's nose pulls in scent?

    Each exhale created a jet that drew in scent from in front of the nose.

  4. What ear injury can strong wind cause over time?

    Broken blood vessels in the ear flap form a painful, swollen pocket of blood.

  5. How wide should a car window be opened for a dog?

    That lets scents in but is too small for the dog's head to fit through.

  6. Which seat is safest for a dog?

    Front airbags can seriously injure a dog.

  7. What should you never clip a leash to in the car?

    If the dog jumps or is thrown, a collar leash can strangle it.

  8. Which nonprofit crash-tests pet restraints?

    Many restraints it tested failed, so look for products it has certified.

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