Ten myths about your pet
Here are some common misconceptions about dogs and cats, courtesy of onlynaturalpet.com . . .
1. A warm or dry nose means a sick dog
Regular fluctuations in the temperature and moisture of a dog’s nose are normal. Canine distemper used to be a prevalent virus which caused a thickening of the nose and foot pads. A cold, wet nose indicated the dog didn’t have distemper. Today distemper is uncommon due to vaccinations.
2. All cats are loners
Many cats love company and spending time with their humans. It’s not unusual for a cat to follow you around and try to ‘help’ with whatever chores you’re doing – from typing emails to wrapping packages.