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7 Myths About Pets That It's Time to Stop Believing: Stupidities and Superstitions
04.04.2023 11:58
Updated: 15.04.2023 02:08
Of all domestic animals, cats are associated with the largest number of myths, and half of them have a mystical connotation.
In fact, this is nothing more than a legacy of troubled times, when humanity was afraid of everything incomprehensible and sent many men and women, often the best of their kind, to the stake for this.
We'll tell you what nonsense and superstitions about pets it's high time to stop believing in.
1. Black cats
They have never brought bad luck to anyone. Modern science has not provided any evidence of a connection between chronic bad luck and the presence of black cats. This myth has its roots in the Middle Ages.
2. Cats always fall on their paws
In fact, they only instinctively try to adopt this pose when falling. But this does not mean that in flight from a tree they will mysteriously turn over and land on their feet. It happens every time, and sometimes falls from heights end tragically.
3. Cats and babies
Around the same time in the Middle Ages, people tried to keep cats away from babies, believing that they could "take the breath away" from the children. According to modern scientists, deaths in those days were associated with sudden infant death syndrome.
4. Nine Lives
Who and when counted them also remains unclear. Cats are really tenacious and bravely endure pain. But this ability should not be abused.
5. Tail and happiness
It is believed that the higher the tail of cats and dogs is raised, the happier the pet is. In relation to dogs, this is more true than fiction. But with cats, everything is more vague, and so far there are more doubts than evidence.
6. Dog vision
For a long time, it was believed that dogs had poor color perception. In particular, they were said to see the world in black and white. In fact, they distinguish between violet and blue, as well as yellow. They see more shades of gray than people. But when exploring the world, dogs rely more on their sense of smell than on pictures.
7. The dog realizes mistakes
It is believed that if you scold a dog, it will feel “ashamed” and will not repeat its mischief. This is not true. Experts are sure that you can only reprimand your pet if it was caught at the scene of the incident. The more time passes from this point, the less likely it is that the dog will even understand why they are trying to punish it.
