More myths…and the truths!!!
There are many many myths about dogs out there, that probably most of us still believe. However, as a result my research I have learned to rethink many of the things that I believed to be true about our best buddies!!! Here are some..think about changing what you believe!!!
1. Dogs like only tasty foods. - Not true, in fact science has proven that dogs have very weak and undeveloped taste buds. They eat food based on the sensory information they receive from their sense of smell, not their sense of taste. I have seen dogs eat some pretty stinky stuff, so that obviously isn’t always a determining factor either.
2. Indoor dogs don’t require heartworm treatment - FALSE, FALSE, FALSE!!!!! The heartworm is caused by mosquitos and whether we like it or not, mosquitos get inside of our homes. Also, if the dog is mainly an indoor dog, they still have to go outside for a couple of reasons, and at that point they can be exposed to the mosquito bites that could ultimately cause the heartworm. Have your dog checked and insure that they receive heartworm treatment. Its painless and most dogs love it when given in “treat” form.
3. Dogs will let you know when they are sick - NO!! Obviously, dogs can’t speak to us and let us know that they aren’t “feeling well”. In fact they usually won’t let us know and will hide it as much as possible because of an innate sense of survival. If the dog appears weak and vulnerable, then he/she would be considered as prey, and with survival as the primary goal, dogs tend to hide sickness and pain for as long as they can. According to my veterinarian, dogs have a very high tolerance for pain and will only succumb when that pain becomes unbearable. It is always important to watch your dog for signs of illness or pain. Things like a lack of appetitie, lethargy, and trouble moving around should always be considered a sign to bring the dog to the vet.
There are so many more myths to cover, but I’ll come back to them. In the mean time, be happy and enjoy your pooch!!!
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