10 Popular Dog Myths That Just Aren’t True
Myth: Dogs Are Colorblind: Contrary to popular belief, dogs can see colors, though their color vision is not as vibrant as humans'. They can see shades of blue and yellow but not reds or greens.
Myth: A Wagging Tail Means a Happy Dog: While a wagging tail can indicate happiness, it can also signify anxiety, aggression, or other emotions.
Myth: Dogs Eat Grass Only When They’re Sick: Dogs may eat grass for various reasons, including boredom, nutritional needs, or simply because they like the taste, not necessarily because they’re unwell.
Myth: You Can’t Teach an Old Dog New Tricks: Age doesn’t stop a dog from learning.
Myth: Dogs Have “Cleaner” Mouths Than Humans: While dogs' mouths have bacteria, they aren’t necessarily cleaner than humans'.
Myth: One Dog Year Equals Seven Human Years: The one-to-seven-year rule is a simplification.
Summer Trend Round-Myth: A Warm, Dry Nose Means a Dog Is Sick: A dog’s nose can be warm or dry for various reasons that are not health-related. It’s not a reliable indicator of illness.
Myth: Dogs Shouldn’t Eat Human Food: While some human foods are harmful to dogs, not all are bad.
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