Canine Confusion Cleared Up: 7 Dog Myths Busted

Dogs have monochrome vision

Life is not black and white, even though our pets are not able to view the entire range. Dogs have two cones, but humans have three.

Dogs have monochrome vision

Dogs' preferred bright red ball may appear brown to them because they can only see colors blue and yellow.

Dogs can’t eat garlic

The quality of the various adult dog food suppliers varies. Feeding Purina, Hill's, Iams, Royal Canin, or Eukanuba,

Dogs can’t eat garlic

which meet AAFCO standards for complete and balanced nutrition, is the ideal first step.

Dogs can’t eat salt

Remember that dogs require sodium chloride, so heed this advice with caution. Although excessive salt consumption can result in vomiting,

Dogs can’t eat salt

diarrhoea, and dehydration, it is essential for the neurological system and blood pressure regulation.

One dog year equals seven human years

Regretfully, for those of us who struggled with math in high school,

One dog year equals seven human years

the equation to determine our dogs' human age is more intricate than the 7 times table.

A healthy dog has a wet nose

Dogs with wet noses smell better and maintain their coolness.

A healthy dog has a wet nose

Apart from sickness, a dog's nose might also become dry from ageing or from naps, windy walks, and sun exposure.

When sick, dogs eat grass

Dogs may eat grass to throw up when unwell. Less than 25% of dogs vomit after eating grass,

When sick, dogs eat grass

and only 10% exhibit symptoms of illness prior to ingestion, according to research, so it's possible that they're not sick.

Wagging tails suggest happy dogs

The passerby comments, "What a happy dog!" as your dog wags its tail. Although there may be other reasons,

Wagging tails suggest happy dogs

tail wagging may be associated with happiness. Dogs use wagging their tails and wriggling their ears as nonverbal communication. 

Full and balanced throughout life

At Lyka, research and science are central to everything. With our vet-formulated meals, which are packed with whole food, human-grade ingredients,

Full and balanced throughout life

your dog will look and feel fantastic. Our dogs should be treated like family and fed accordingly!