WAIT ... WHAT?!?

Dogs are weird. Wonderful, occasionally disgusting, and frequently confusing. This is where we dig into the strange things dogs do, the questions that make you say "wait ... WHAT?!?" and the science behind what's actually going on — without making you feel like you need a veterinary degree to understand it.

A filthy dog rolls around in mud and gets even dirtier.

The Day Pike and Gus Tried to End us

When Pike and Gus came home smelling like the Upside Down, our day turned into a full‑scale decontamination event. In this Wait … What?!? post, I share the whole chaotic saga — plus the science behind why dogs roll in foul odors and what to do when your dog proudly brings home a smell so bad it could peel paint.

Kim Brown

Sep 166 min read

Dog looking surprised for the Wait ... what?!? series

Did Your Dog Ever Grow a Toe Out of Its Chest?

A dog that appears to grow a tiny toe out of its chest sounds like something straight out of a fever dream. But strange, horn-like skin growths really can happen. Here's what they might be — and what to do if your dog develops one.

Kim Brown

Aug 214 min read