Watch that Whisker!

The Dog Daily: Your Dog's Secret Surveillance, by Phyllis DeGioia: Did you know that your dog likely has a tiny beard of whiskers below its jaws? If you examine this area on your pet, you should notice some dark skin sprouting a hair or two. That colored skin resembles what we call a beauty mark in humans. On your dog, it’s actually a collection of nerves, and the thick hairs that sprout from it are not just fur. These whiskers are called “vibrissae"... Because these hairs are so incredibly sensitive, take special care not to touch or brush one against its natural direction because that could be painful for your dog.