Cats arouse great admiration and curiosity for their instinctive abilities and behaviors, which makes them protagonists of various myths.They have seven lives, they always fall on their feet, they cannot live with dogs, they are dangerous to them.Pregnant women … There are many false statements about our feline friends.
To combat prejudice and promote a better knowledge of cats and their true characteristics, Animal Expert wants you to know 10 false myths about cats you should stop believing in.
- Who has never heard that cats have 7 lives?It is undoubtedly one of the most popular myths in the world.
- This myth is likely based on the ability of cats to escape.
- Avoid accidents and even some fatal blows.
- Or even.
- It can llegar.
- De a mythological story.
- Who will know?.
But the truth is that cats have only one life, just like us, humans and other animals, besides, they are delicate animals that need proper care, whether in preventive medicine, such as good food and hygiene.The negative environment can easily develop several symptoms associated with stress.
Although lactose has gained some “bad reputation” in recent years, the typical image of a cat drinking milk on its small plate.As a result, many people continue to wonder if cats can drink cow’s milk.
All mammals are born ready to drink breast milk and this is undoubtedly the best food while they are babies, however, the body changes as it develops and acquires different new nutrients and, as a result, different eating habits during the lactation period.(when breastfed by the mother), mammals produce a large amount of an enzyme called lactase, whose main function is to digest lactose from breast milk; when weathing, the production of this enzyme gradually decreases, preparing the animal’s body for the food transition (stopping eating breast milk and starting to breastfeed).
While some kittens may still produce some of the enzyme lactase, most adult males are allergic to lactose.Consumption of milk from these animals can cause serious gastrointestinal problems.For this reason, milk that is good for our cats is considered a myth.You should choose to feed your cat with a commercial diet specially designed for your nutritional needs or choose a home diet prepared by an experienced animal nutrition professional.
This false claim comes from the Middle Ages, when the black cat was associated with the practice of witchcraft, in addition to being a prejudice, this has very negative effects, because it is a reality that black cats are less adopted by these mythical beliefs..
There are several arguments to say that this belief is just a myth, first that luck has nothing to do with color or a pet, second, the color of a cat is determined by the genetic heritage, which is also not related to luck or bad luck, but most importantly, if you adopt a black cat, you will have confirmation that these little ones are anything but unfortunate , they have a unique character that brings many joys to all those around them.
Although cats can fall on their paws several times, this is not a rule, cats have a very flexible body, allowing them to have excellent mobility and withstand several falls, however, the position in which the animal reaches the ground depends on the height.where he falls.
If your cat has time to surround its body before reaching the ground, it can fall to the ground, however, any fall can pose a risk to your cat and falling to your feet does not guarantee that you will not get hurt.
In addition, cats do not develop the instinct to quickly turn on themselves until after the 3rd week of life, so falls are often especially dangerous for kittens and should be avoided throughout the life of the animal.
This unfortunate myth causes thousands of cats to be abandoned every year because the guardian has become pregnant, the origin of this myth is associated with the supposed risk of transmitting a disease called toxoplasmosis, in the short term it is a disease caused by a parasite (Toxoplasma gondii) whose main form of contamination is direct contact with the faeces of infected cats.
Toxoplasmosis is rare in domestic cats that consume commercial food and have basic preventive medicine, so if a cat is not a carrier of the parasite, there is no risk of transmission to the pregnant.
To learn more about toxoplasmosis and pregnant women, we recommend reading the article Is It Dangerous to Have Cats During Pregnancy?
It is true that cats naturally develop most instinctive skills and behaviors characteristic of their species, but that does not mean that they learn on their own, in fact, training is not only possible but highly recommended for our cats, a proper education will help your child adapt to the life in the apartment, which will prevent them from trying to escape and develop more aggressive behaviors.
Cats are independent and generally maintain solitary habits, this does not mean that a cat does not care about its guardian and does not feel affection, certain characteristics and behaviors are inherent in its nature, despite this, domestication has changed (and continues to change) many aspects of the cat’s behavior.
It is not fair to compare the character of a cat with that of a dog because they are completely different animals, with different life forms andetograms.Cats retain much of the instinct of their wild ancestors, are able to hunt and many of them could survive on their own.On the contrary, the dog, due to a long process of domestication since its ancestor, the wolf, depends entirely on the human being to survive.
Life inside a house and the correct socialization of the puppy can shape some aspects of feline and canine behavior. If your cat is properly presented to a dog (preferably when it is still a puppy, before the first 8 weeks of life), you will learn to see it as a friendly being.
Human eyes have 3 types of color receptor cells: blue, red and green, which explains why we can distinguish so many different colors and shades.
Cats, like dogs, do not have red blood cells receptors and therefore cannot see the colors pink and red, they also have difficulty recognizing the intensity and saturation of colors, but it is totally wrong to say that cats see in black and white, because they distinguish shades of blue, green and yellow.
This statement is, in fact, very dangerous. Unfortunately, it is very common to hear that cats do not need adequate preventive medications due to the resistance of their body, but we all know that, like all other animals, cats can suffer from various diseases.
Like any other pet, they deserve all basic care: food, hygiene, vaccination, deworming, oral hygiene, physical activity, mental stimulation and socialization.Therefore, it is a myth to say that cats do “less work” than dogs: dedication depends on the caregiver and not the animal.
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