Many people don’t have any knowledge about raising dogs

Believe what others say

Bringing unnecessary pain to dogs

Let’s have a look with you today

Those dog-raising rumors that have deceived everyone

　01

The darker the dog’s nose, the healthier it is?

This is a rumor that is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people

In fact, whether a dog’s nose is dark or not is not necessarily related to health

Some dogs are born with pink noses

There are many factors that affect the color of a dog’s nose:

Heredity, season, age, nutrition, disease...

Not getting enough sun in winter may also make your dog’s nose look lighter

It’s a good habit to pay attention to your dog’s nose

But specific issues need to be analyzed in detail

　02

Dogs are color blind and only see the world in black and white?

This statement has a long history

​But that’s not the case

Humans rely on three types of cones

Feel the red, green and blue light respectively

Dogs have only two types of cones

Can distinguish fewer colors than humans

They cannot easily distinguish between red, green and yellow

This is a bit like people with red-green color blindness

Guide dogs do not distinguish traffic lights by color

It is distinguished by the different brightness of the lamp

　03

Can dogs eat bones to supplement calcium?

This is a misunderstanding that most shit shoveling officers make

It is believed that bones are high in calcium

What can you eat to supplement your health?

In fact, dogs cannot absorb and utilize the calcium in their bones

On the contrary, some bones, such as chicken bones, are very hard and sharp

It is easy to puncture the dog’s throat, stomach wall and intestines

In fact, giving dogs big bones can be used as teeth grinding and snacks

Same reason

Human beings cannot supplement calcium even if they drink bone soup every day

The calcium content in big bone soup is very low

Mostly fat and protein

　04

If you are bitten by a dog that has been vaccinated against rabies, do you need to treat it?

Many people think that if you are bitten by a dog that has been vaccinated against rabies, you do not need to be vaccinated

This is wrong

Dogs that have been vaccinated against rabies are not sure whether they have produced effective antibodies

There is also a chance of contracting rabies if bitten by it

Once bitten

The wound should be washed immediately with soap and water

After disinfection with iodophor

Go to the hospital immediately to get a rabies vaccine

Don’t take chances

　05

Can dog saliva heal wounds?

"If the dog is injured, there is no need to deal with it. It will just lick it and be fine."

Many parents even let their dogs lick their children’s wounds

Said it can stop bleeding

This is very incorrect behavior!

Dog saliva contains a type of lysozyme

Can be sterilized

But the content of this enzyme is very small

The sterilization effect is not great

On the contrary

Dog saliva may contain various bacteria

On the contrary, it will promote wound infection and inflammation

Therefore

If the dog is injured

You should seek medical treatment immediately

Put an Elizabethan ring on it

​Prevent it from licking the wound

　06

Can dogs cause miscarriage and fetal malformations?

Once you are pregnant, many people will say in your ears:

"Raising dogs will cause Toxoplasma gondii, which can cause miscarriage and fetal malformations..."

Usually people who have this concern are because of Toxoplasma gondii

But in fact, dogs are not the final host of Toxoplasma gondii

Dogs exposed to Toxoplasma gondii cannot produce oocysts that are infectious to humans

Its feces and excrement are not infectious

The main way for humans to be infected with Toxoplasma gondii is through eating raw meat

Whether you have a dog or not

You should do a Toxoplasma test after pregnancy

Don’t eat raw meat and pay attention to hygiene

If you are worried, you can also check your dog for Toxoplasma gondii

　07

Dogs can’t eat salt?

Not only can dogs eat salt, but they must eat salt

Sodium is an essential element for dogs

If the dog is deficient in sodium, it will cause physiological dysfunction

But the amount needs to be controlled

Excessive salt intake in dogs can also cause salt poisoning

Cause diarrhea, nephritis, hypertension, and edema

Most dog food contains salt

If your dog eats dog food, you don’t need to add extra salt

　08

Dogs don’t have sweat glands?

Dogs don’t have sweat glands

Just rely on panting to dissipate heat——

Many people think so

But in fact, dogs have sweat glands

It’s just that the sweat glands are not developed enough

A dog’s eccrine glands are located on the pads of its four paws and on its nose

The quantity is very small

The cooling effect cannot be achieved when it is hot

Can only dissipate heat by secreting saliva through the tongue instead of sweat

　09

Can shaving dogs in summer make them cooler?

Many owners shave their dogs as soon as summer comes

Can it make the dog cooler?

This is completely overthinking

Dogs have no sweat glands in their skin.

The dog’s coat keeps warm in winter and insulates in summer

Once the hair is shaved——

The dog’s skin is completely exposed to the sun

More prone to sunburn and skin diseases

Not only will it not be cooler, but it will cause heat stroke

　10

Are dogs born to swim?

Dogs drown every year

Owners may also wonder: Aren’t dogs born with the ability to swim?

I often see some owners picking up their dogs and throwing them into the water!

Not all dogs are born to be able to swim! If you mess around, your dog will die!

Not all dogs are born to be able to swim! If you mess around, your dog will die!

Not all dogs are born to be able to swim! If you mess around, your dog will die!

Some dogs are born with the ability to swim

But they will also be scared and panic when they come into contact with water for the first time

There are also dogs that can swim only after learning

In short

Don’t throw the dog into the water deliberately just because you think it’s born to swim!

If you were suddenly thrown into the water, you would be scared, right?