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- 1. One human year equals seven dog years
- 2. Dogs only see in black and white
- 3. If the dog has a dry nose it means he is sick
- 4. Dogs eat grass to purge themselves
- 5. Before spaying a bitch it is good to have a litter
- 6. Potentially dangerous dogs are very aggressive
- 7. Potentially dangerous puppies lock their jaw when biting
- 8. Dogs lick wounds to heal
- 9. Dogs love to be hugged
- 10. Dogs' mouths are cleaner than ours
There are many myths that surround the dog world: they see in black and white, a human year equals seven dog years, they eat grass to purge themselves... How many things like this do we hear from dogs and believe to be true? What's real in all this?
In this article by PeritoAnimal we want to disprove some of the most famous inventions we've been hearing. don't miss these 10 Myths and Truths About Dogs.
1. One human year equals seven dog years
False. It's true that dogs age faster than humans, but it's impossible to calculate the year equivalence of each exactly. This type of forecast it's orienting and very subjective.
All depends on the dog's development, not everyone has the same life expectancy, small dogs can live longer than large ones. What is certain is that, taking into account the average life expectancy of dogs, from 2 years onwards they are considered adults and from 9, older.
2. Dogs only see in black and white
False. In fact, dogs see the world in color. It's true that they don't perceive it the same way we do, but they can distinguish colors like blue and yellow and have more difficulty with warm colors like red and pink. The dogs are able to discriminate between different colors and this is scientifically proven.
3. If the dog has a dry nose it means he is sick
False. How many times have you been scared because your dog's nose was dry and you thought he had a fever? Although most of the time puppies have a wet nose, they can get dry because of the heat or because they've just woken up from a nap, like you do when you sleep with your mouth open. You should only be concerned if you have other, stranger symptoms such as blood, mucus, wounds, lumps, etc.
4. Dogs eat grass to purge themselves
A half-truth. There are several theories about this, but actually not all dogs vomit after eating grass, so this doesn't seem to be the main reason. It may be that they eat it because they eat fiber that way or simply because they like it.
5. Before spaying a bitch it is good to have a litter
False. Being a mother doesn't improve your health and doesn't make you feel more fulfilled, so it's totally unnecessary for you to get pregnant. In fact, it is better to sterilize them as soon as possible to avoid health problems such as cysts, tumors or psychological pregnancy.
6. Potentially dangerous dogs are very aggressive
It's totally untrue. Potentially dangerous puppies are considered dangerous for their strength and musculature, as well as the percentage of damage recorded in hospitals. However, we must bear in mind that this figure is a bit of a guideline, bearing in mind that the wounds of small puppies do not usually end up in clinical centers, thus not completing the statistics.
Unfortunately, many of them are educated for fights, so they get aggressive and develop psychological problems, hence their bad reputation. But the truth is that if you educate them well they will not be more dangerous than any other dog. Proof of this is the reference made by the Kennel Club to the American Pitt bull terrier, which describes it as a friendly dog, even with strangers.
7. Potentially dangerous puppies lock their jaw when biting
False. This myth is provoked again by the strength these dogs have. Because of the powerful musculature they have, when they bite it can feel like their jaw is locked, but they can open their mouths again like any other dog, they just might not want to.
8. Dogs lick wounds to heal
A half-truth. How many times have you heard that dogs can heal a wound by licking themselves. The truth is that licking a little can help to clean the wound, but doing so in excess prevents healing, otherwise because they would wear the Elizabethan collar when they are operated on or injured.
If you observe your puppy compulsively licking a wound, he may find himself with acral granuloma, something that should be treated immediately.
9. Dogs love to be hugged
False. In fact, dogs hate hugs. What for you is a gesture of affection, for them it's a intrusion of your personal space. It also causes them to withdraw and become blocked, unable to escape, which makes them feel stress and discomfort.
10. Dogs' mouths are cleaner than ours
False. This is the last point of the dog myths and truths that we are going to show you. Just because you have a perfectly dewormed dog doesn't mean your mouth is clean. When you go down the street you probably lick something you would never lick, so the hygiene of a dog's mouth is no better than that of a human.
