A phenomenon that comes with being part of any culture is inheriting some folk wisdom (Old Wives’ Tales or just tidbits of “common knowledge”). Sometimes, they will be based in scientific fact: for example, eating chicken noodle soup when you have a cold is actually extraordinarily beneficial. Sometimes, though, they can be nothing more than superstition and can be harmful. There is a whole slew of myths pertaining to pets and how to treat them. You might end up causing more damage than you think! This article by Leah Zerbe at Prevention.com will shatter some of your pet care preconceptions and make your pets all the healthier:
Myth: Table scraps are good for dogs: Our animals’ health improves when they receive a consistent source of fat, protein, and carbohydrates—and that’s not how human diets generally work.
Myth: Cats need milk: Cats and dogs don’t have the ability to appropriately break down the lactose in dairy, and consuming it can lead to diarrhea, vomiting, and other issues
Myth: Cats always land on their feet: They don’t. Install a window bay or a cat condo, and keep the window closed.
Myth: My pet stays indoors, so it doesn’t need to go to the vet:Certain vaccines can literally save your pet’s life, even if the dog or cat lives inside.