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.
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.
