The first identifiable hair follicles appear at about 9 weeks of age, after the embryo has begun to mature into a fetus. The first follicles develop in the areas that will eventually become the eyebrows, upper lip and chin. Hair follicle development on body, face and scalp then occurs in successive waves beginning at fetal age of 4 to 5 months. The fully mature 9-month fetus usually has all of the hair follicles that will ever develop in that person. It is believed that, under normal circumstances, new hair follicles do not develop in an adult.
We have covered the issue of fruits seeds often on Can Dogs Eat-This, and the subject rears its somewhat annoying head here too. Basically, many fruit seeds, (in concentrated amounts) can be very harmful to your dog. Like other seeds, watermelon pips contain cyanide. (otherwise known as cyanogenic glycosides, a harmful natural by product that dogs can not process.). Just by eating a few watermelon seeds, your dog may experience tummy upset.
You may love avocados, but heads up: Your dog does NOT share the same sentiment. Turns out avocados contain a toxin that can result in vomiting if your dog consumes too much of the meat or skin. Cherries, grapes and raisins are also off-limits, according to this handy guide. It should be noted that while the chart below says lemons are safe, the fruit is fine for a lick or two, but feeding your dog lots of lemon or part of the plant is dangerous. Same goes for feeding your dog any part of the orange plant. And if you're going to serve some watermelon, and we suggest you do, opt for the seedless variety just to be safe. Consult the guide below when deciding how to distribute your precious table scraps this summer.