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When it comes to pet health, you will find many resources on the internet. However, the real question is, whether the information is based on a fact or myth. When searching for information regarding the health of your pet, it\u2019s vital to check whether it is indeed a fact or just a myth believed by people.\u00a0 Any information backed by a solid reason and fact should be relied on. Otherwise, believing a misconception can have a grave effect on your pet\u2019s health. In fact, there are plenty of misconceptions floating around the web, and we\u2019re here to bust some of the most common pet health misconceptions. So, let\u2019s take a look at some pet health myths and learn about its facts.<\/p>\n
Fact <\/strong>\u2013 The temperature of a dog\u2019s nose depends on various factors. Having a cold nose doesn\u2019t necessarily mean he\u2019s healthy. Likewise, a dog with a warm nose isn\u2019t considered sick. The dog\u2019s body temperature is generally higher than us. Moreover, if a dog has been sleeping in a warm place, his nose would be automatically warm. Therefore, diagnosing any health issue based on the dog\u2019s nose temperature is not at all reliable.<\/p>\n Fact <\/strong>\u2013 It is one of the most common myths that pet parents around the world believe in. When it comes to fleas and ticks, it doesn\u2019t mean that your dog will get infested only when he\u2019s playing around in the park. The fleas and ticks may latch onto your dog during his evening walk. In fact, sometimes fleas also enter your house through your shopping bags as well as clothes. Therefore, your dog is never safe from these pesky parasites. As a pet parent, you must administer flea and tick preventative<\/strong> all year round for complete protection from parasites.<\/p>\n Fact \u2013 <\/strong>Many pet parents believe that dogs when they are sick, eat grass, and eventually throw up. This isn\u2019t true, as per the study conducted in 2008 by the University of California. Dogs eat grass because well, they like it. And only a small percentage of dogs vomit after eating grass. Therefore, if your dog likes to eat grass, there\u2019s nothing to be concerned about.<\/p>\n Fact \u2013 <\/strong>If there are less flea and tick infestation in your area, you will automatically believe that your dog isn\u2019t at the risk of getting heartworm disease. Well, when it comes to heartworm infection, a single mosquito can put your dog\u2019s life in danger. And this can happen in any area, regardless of the infestation. Hence, we recommend you administer heartworm preventive such as Heartgard Plus<\/strong> to your fido regularly.<\/p>\n Fact \u2013 <\/strong>Generally, kidney disease is seen in older dogs. However, this disease can affect dogs of any age. Upon observing any kind of kidney-related symptoms, such as excessive drinking and urination, pay an immediate visit to the veterinarian.<\/p>\n Fact \u2013 <\/strong>This is the most common myth believed by pet parents around the world. We often believe that occasional table scraps are innocuous for pets. However, human food can be extremely harmful to your pet. This blog contains a compiled list of foods that pet parents should avoid feeding their dogs, so check it out to keep your furry pal in good health \u2013 10 Food You Should Avoid Feeding Your Dog<\/strong>.<\/a><\/p>\n Fact \u2013 <\/strong>Well, even you must have thought that dogs are color blind. However, this is not entirely true. Dogs can, in fact, distinguish between a few colors. They aren\u2019t able to see the entire spectrum, though they can recognize blue, violet, and yellow. The colors they can\u2019t differentiate between are green, red, and orange. Therefore, dogs are not actually color blind.<\/p>\n Well, we hope you found these myths and their facts helpful! To spread awareness for pet health, share this blog with other pet parents so they can also become aware of the facts and myths!<\/p>\n\n\nMyth #2<\/strong> Dogs Living Indoors Don\u2019t Need Flea and Tick Preventives<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Myth #3<\/strong> Unwell Dogs Eat Grass <\/strong><\/h3>\n
Myth #4<\/strong> There\u2019s No Danger Of Heartworms In My Area <\/strong><\/h3>\n
Myth #5<\/strong> Agile Dogs Only Get Kidney Disease<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Myth #6<\/strong> Table Scraps Are Not Harmful To Dogs<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Myth #7 <\/strong>Dogs Are Color Blind <\/strong><\/h3>\n