Misconception 1: Is neutering dogs and cats bad?
People actually get very confused about neutering and spaying and some believe it has pet health implications. Some think that neutering makes the animal fat and lazy, but this is only the case if you feed it more. Don’t misconstrue laziness for loyalty though, as dogs and cats tend to prefer to stay close to you when they have been neutered. There are some beliefs around the world that neutering is a sure fire way to reduce the dog or cat’s lifespan, however there is no evidence of this yet.
Misconception 2: Hitting a dog makes it behave properly
How wrong can people be? Some dogs do not know when they have been badly behaved and they will continue to misbehave if they don’t get appropriately informed that what they have done is wrong. Teach them that something is wrong by pointing to the offending area and showing them that it is bad. Pro-active training like this is good. Sometimes, shouting and shrieking to a dog can seem like praise, so you have to change your voice pitch to let them know what is right and wrong. Never hit a dog though. Hitting should never form any part of dog health care. The same applies to any mistreating of cats and kittens – this is not good cat health care.
Check with a vet if you are concerned about something not being accurate with your dog health care and cat health care practices. Trust in your vet to steer you in the right direction so you don’t end up believing any more misconceptions.
