FAQ

The Shetland Sheepdog, or Sheltie, is a small herding breed from Scotland's Shetland Islands, known for its intelligence, agility, and loyalty. They resemble smaller Rough Collies and make devoted family companions.

While the provided material does not specify breeds, canine dysautonomia—often mistaken for an autoimmune disorder—has been reported more frequently in younger dogs living in rural areas, especially in the Midwestern U.S.

The 7 second rule is a guideline suggesting that if you can't hold the back of your hand on the pavement for at least 7 seconds, it's too hot for your dog to walk on it safely.

Several dog breeds are genetically predisposed to autoimmune diseases, including German Shepherds, Akitas, Standard Poodles, and Doberman Pinschers.

The 7-second rule for dogs is a common test used to determine if a surface is too hot for your dog’s paws: if you can’t hold the back of your hand on the surface for 7 seconds, it’s too hot for your dog to walk on.

Certain breeds like German Shepherds, Golden Retrievers, Akitas, and Doberman Pinschers are more prone to autoimmune diseases due to genetic predisposition.

The 7 second rule suggests testing pavement temperature by placing the back of your hand on the surface for 7 seconds—if it's too hot for your hand, it's too hot for your dog's paws.

Diagnosis of canine dysautonomia involves evaluating clinical signs, autonomic function tests, physical exam, imaging, and pharmacologic eye tests like dilute pilocarpine response.

No, canine dysautonomia is not contagious to humans; it is not known to be infectious or transmissible between species.

The exact cause of canine dysautonomia is unknown, though environmental factors, bacterial toxins, and exposure to decaying matter are suspected contributors.