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Ask Dr. UniverseYour Paw-some Question | Why do dogs have pads on their feet?
4 minSeason 6Episode 2

Your Paw-some Question | Why do dogs have pads on their feet?

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Today Cosmo and I learned all about dog paws from our friend, WSU veterinarian Dr. Natasha Hottmann.

Learn more about being a veterinarian with Nat Geo KidsFind out how to check your dog's pawsCan dogs communicate? Find out what PBS NewsHour thinksSound effects courtesy Zapsplat and Pixabay

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© Washington State UniversityLength 4 min6 February 2026Season 6Episode 2ScienceFactsUSAEpisodic

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6-10ScienceFactsUSAEpisodic6 February 2026© Washington State University

Today Cosmo and I learned all about dog paws from our friend, WSU veterinarian Dr. Natasha Hottmann.

Learn more about being a veterinarian with Nat Geo KidsFind out how to check your dog's pawsCan dogs communicate? Find out what PBS NewsHour thinksSound effects courtesy Zapsplat and Pixabay

As always, submit burning questions at askdruniverse.wsu.edu. Who knows where your questions will take us next.


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