Common Dog Myths Debunked  

First, no one can see what a dog sees, thus it's hard to know where this belief comes from. Do dogs only perceive in black and white? No.   

“Dogs just don’t see as vivid colors as we do,” says doglab.com consultant Sara Ochoa, DVM. The main colors dogs see are yellow and blue.  

This is because the canine retina contains two of the three photo receptor types required to see color. 

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Dogs do eat grass when nauseated. Ochoa said grass makes them vomit, but other dogs eat it for other reasons.  

“Often dogs just like to eat anything!” explain Puppy Academy experts. "Grazing, sniffing, and tasting is fun for them, especially in new places!"   

If you find your dog eating grass, don't worry—they may be intrigued!  

Many diets include white bread, but Type 2 diabetics should avoid it. This refined flour product lacks fiber, which slows sugar absorption.   

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