9 myths about dogs & cats that just aren’t true

1 – If my dog moves his tail it’s because he’s happy

Wrong! A dog moves his tail when he gets excited, this can be either positive excitement or in a negative way such as nervousness.

2 – If my dog’s nose is warm, it’s because he is sick

Wrong again! You should use a thermometer to know if your animal is sick or not. The temperature of the nose is not a reliable indicator.

3 – A dog can’t distinguish between colours

Not true! For sure, a dog’s sight is different than that of humans, but a dog can distinguish almost every colour except red and green.

4 – Big dogs need more space than small dogs

This is not just a question of size but of breed. For example, a border terrier needs a lot of space even though it is a small sized dog.

5 – Milk is a good nutrient for cats

This is incorrect. After two months, milk can in fact cause intestinal disorders. Milk should be replaced by water.

6 – You shouldn’t touch a kitten because his mother will reject him

This isn’t true. If you touch a kitten it is likely to get used a human presence more quickly, but it won’t reject its mother.

7 – Feeding your dog raw meat will make him aggressive

Feeding a dog raw meat has not been proven to cause aggression in dogs.

8 – When your cat purrs it means he is happy

Not necessarily, Cats also purr when they're experiencing something intense, such as pain for example.

9 - A cat's whiskers have no real purpose
This is not true! A cat uses its whiskers to measure distance. 

Note: whilst we take every precaution to make sure our sources are correct and reliable, we always recommend speaking to an expert (such as a vetenarian) when in doubt about your pet's health or behaviour.