Pet myths debunked

Do dogs only see in black and white? Will a feline always land on its feet? Not according to these debunked findings.

We love to speculate over our pets. They’re part of the family and we’re invested in their welfare and their ways. With that, however, comes a number of apparent observations that, while believable, science has since done its best to debunk leaving us with, you might suppose, not with nine lives, but nine lies!

Dogs only see in black and white

This is a common myth, but in fact, dogs can see some colours, although their range of colour vision is more limited than that of humans.

Dogs can see shades of blue and yellow but are not able to pick out reds and greens – a shocking fact when you consider they spend most of their life sniffing grass and chasing tennis balls!

Cats always land on their feet

While cats are very agile and often able to land on their feet, this is not always the case. Cats can suffer injuries from falls, especially if they plummet from a great height.

Reptiles make good pets for boys, not girls

Boys may seem to take more interest in reptiles, but that is because girls are conditioned by society to like things that are traditionally cute, fluffy, frilly, pink, etc. Introduce a girl to a gecko though, and she will likely fall head over heels.

Grain-free diets are always better for dogs

While some dogs may have allergies or sensitivities to certain grains, there is no evidence to suggest that a grainfree diet is always better for dogs. In fact, some grain-free diets may be lacking in certain nutrients that are important for their health.

Hamsters are nocturnal animals

While hamsters are often active at night, they are not strictly nocturnal. Hamsters may be active during the day as well, especially if they are well- fed and well-rested. Bear this in mind next time your sweet furball keeps you awake till 5am!