The 26th of September is the World Day of dog lovers with which to celebrate the friendship between man and four-legged.
A particularly solid relationship, considering the numbers: according to the latest Assalco Zoomark 2020 Report, there are
7 million
dogs in Italian families
.
Many overseas celebrities also declare themselves "dog-lovers": from
Orlando Bloom
, who has even
tattooed
the name of his recently deceased dog,
Mighty
,
on his heart
, to
Ariana Grande who has 12 dogs
, all punctually portrayed on his Instagram account and get used to going on tour with her.
Selena Gomez
, pop music star, has recently released a long video where he tells his love for his dogs,
Winnie and Daisy.
But are we sure we know everything about the most loved four-legged friends?
For example, it is widely believed that dogs do not see colors or that they are omnivores or that 1 year of their life is equivalent to 7 of those of humans.
According to experts, however, the truth is different.
"Despite being among the most common pets in homes - says Marco Maggi, coordinator of the veterinary services of the Ca 'Zampa centers - the dog is often the subject of bad popular information that transcends what has instead been ascertained in the veterinary field. .
Clarifying some points allows the owner to be more aware and to think about his well-being more completely.
Since love for him is very strong, his serenity affects that of the whole family ”.
Here are the top 5 "myths" about dogs:
1. Dogs only see in black and white
Scientific studies show that dogs see the world in color.
Less than humans and with blurred outlines.
Perception also varies: no problems for blue and yellow, some difficulties for red and pink.
2.A human year equals seven dog years
It is among the most widespread beliefs.
Experts believe that it is very difficult to find an equivalence between humans and pets from a personal point of view.
At the age of two they are already considered adults and aged 9 and older.
Several factors affect their life expectancy, including size.
Larger dogs age earlier than small ones.
3. If your dog has a dry nose, it means that he is sick
Other signs cause concern, such as the presence of blood, mucus or swelling.
There are several reasons why the nose is dry, including the heat, but none that represent a problem for the health of the pet.
4. The dog is omnivorous
It is a "facultative" carnivorous animal: they have all the characteristics that define carnivores, both anatomically and physiologically, but, thanks to their intestinal flora, they are also capable of digesting and assimilating nutrients such as carbohydrates, found in foods such as cereals, legumes and fruit.
5. Dogs love to be hugged
To say this are the experts in
dog
education: what for humans is a sign of affection, for dogs is a source of stress because it is considered a limitation of personal space.
It makes him feel held back and blocked, putting him in great discomfort.