 not feeling well, keep an eye on his typical behavior and make note of any differences in the amount of time he spends sleeping, if he seems slower getting up or laying down, if she’s eating less than usual, and if he seems more distant or clingy. Also, take a quick glance at your pup’s poop every time he goes and make note of any differences in its appearance.
9. Dogs only eat grass when they’re sick.
This is partially true, partially not. Remember that domestic dogs share genetics with wild dogs and wolves that wholly eat their kill, including stomach contents like grass and berries. For this reason, a lot of scientists insist that it’s normal for a dog to eat some amount of grass from time to time since such material was once part of their usual diet. Other dogs nibble on the green stuff out of simple boredom, while others just like the taste.
Don’t worry if your dog makes a snack of your grass every now and again. However, dogs do occasionally gulp down large amounts of grass if they’re feeling sick to their stomachs. This isn’t your typical grazing on grass. Instead, a sick dog will chow down on several blades of grass, barely chewing them, and will usually immediately vomit. If your dog does this repeatedly or often, it’s best to book a trip to the vet.
10. Mixed breed dogs are healthier than purebreds.
Another lie. Both crossbreeds and purebreeds can either be healthy or not. While mutts usually don’t have the genetic diseases that are prevalent in purebred dogs, they are just as prone to health issues as a purebred dog is. Among purebred dogs, those from a reputable breeder that considers the health and vitality of the parent dogs before breeding tend to be far healthier overall than those that are bred by puppy mills or backyard breeders that don’t consider the health of the parent dogs.
What other myths or old wive’s tales have you heard about dogs or their health?