this post was submitted on 07 Apr 2024
81 points (85.2% liked)

Showerthoughts

30038 readers
712 users here now

A "Showerthought" is a simple term used to describe the thoughts that pop into your head while you're doing everyday things like taking a shower, driving, or just daydreaming. A showerthought should offer a unique perspective on an ordinary part of life.

Rules

  1. All posts must be showerthoughts
  2. The entire showerthought must be in the title
  3. Avoid politics
    • 3.1) NEW RULE as of 5 Nov 2024, trying it out
    • 3.2) Political posts often end up being circle jerks (not offering unique perspective) or enflaming (too much work for mods).
    • 3.3) Try c/politicaldiscussion, volunteer as a mod here, or start your own community.
  4. Posts must be original/unique
  5. Adhere to Lemmy's Code of Conduct

founded 2 years ago
MODERATORS
quinten
vatlark
forkball
Thekingoflorda
81
Are we the "Cold Ones" to our dogs? (self.showerthoughts)
submitted 8 months ago by Crackhappy to c/showerthoughts
26 comments fedilink hide all child comments
 

Dogs run about 10 degrees hotter than humans, so do you think they regard us as the giant cold ones?

you are viewing a single comment's thread
view the rest of the comments
[–] [email protected] 42 points 8 months ago (6 children)

Dog body temp is ~101-102.5 F (some go as low as 99.5 F). If your dog is 10 degrees hotter than you, you either have hypothermia or they have a severe fever.

We may be perceived as a little cooler than them but probably not "cold".

[–] NoRodent 5 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

Oh dog, they meant Fathrenheits! I was thinking 10 degrees Celsius hotter, which sounded even more insane (that's 18°F if my math is correct).

Message to dear Americans: If you insists on using your freedom units, can you at least mark them properly? We have no way of knowing where you are from.

load more comments (5 replies)