Thread by @WIRED

Happy #InternationalDogDay! To celebrate all the good doggos out there, let’s dive into some of the most important pup-related Qs.

Up first, the origin story of “doggo,” a term that has been around a lot longer than you’d think 1/ wired.trib.al/JscihMQ

Now, for the scientific answer to the question every dog owner has pondered at some point—especially when it’s late or 13 degrees outside #InternationalDogDay 2/ wired.trib.al/CeNUYia

If you’ve ever tried to do yoga with a pup around, you’ve probably found it difficult to get through a session without your doggo budging in to get on the mat.

It’s not because they love yoga. It’s because they love you #InternationalDogDay 3/ wired.trib.al/0SwcgU9

Question: Why are dogs humanity’s best friend?
Answer: Among other things, they’re now using their highly sensitive noses to detect human diseases like malaria.

Ball's in your court, cats #InternationalDogDay 4/ wired.trib.al/9t65YYP

After a dog named Bramble lived for 25 years on a vegan diet, more and more owners have had their pets have follow in her pawprints.

But is that a good idea? It’s complicated #InternationalDogDay 5/ wired.trib.al/mR1AB63

And finally, because Twitter and every other social platform could use more pictures of dogs, here some wet ones. Every dog owner knows these mid-bath looks #InternationalDogDay 6/ wired.trib.al/GjoRg53