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Fact:<\/strong> It turns out your goldfish doesn\u2019t have the memory issues you may think it has. Scientists have found that goldfish can remember things that happened up to five months ago.<\/p>\n Source: <\/em>DailyMail.com<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n 2.\u00a0Myth: Dogs only see in black and white.<\/strong><\/p>\n Fact: <\/strong>Dogs can see a limited range of colors, not just black and white. Their vision has been compared to a person with red-green color blindness. Dogs also have a tendency to be nearsighted!<\/p>\n Source: <\/em>Cesar\u2019s Way<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n 3. Myth: Cats purr when they are happy.<\/strong><\/p>\n Fact: <\/strong>Oftentimes, cats do purr when they\u2019re happy. However, they also purr if they\u2019re hurt, giving birth, or as a sign of friendship. Another fun fact: house cats can purr while larger cats like lions and tigers cannot!<\/p>\n Source: <\/em>VeterinaryPartner.com<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n 4. Myth: Ferrets smell bad.<\/strong><\/p>\n Fact: <\/strong>Unpleasant odors from ferrets usually come from improper care. If an owner bathes their ferret more than just once every few months and keeps the ferret\u2019s cage clean, ferrets smell just fine!<\/p>\n Source: <\/em>Pet’sonMom.com<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n 5. Myth: You can\u2019t put two hamsters in the same cage.<\/strong><\/p>\n Fact: <\/strong>While some hamsters (such as Syrian hamsters) are very dangerous when put together, dwarf hamsters can be put in the same cage. Just be sure to introduce them at a young age and only put same sex hamsters together otherwise they will reproduce rapidly!<\/p>\n Source: <\/em>Mom.Me<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n 6. Myth: Guinea pigs are lazy.<\/strong><\/p>\n Fact: <\/strong>Guinea pigs like to move just as much as other small pets. It\u2019s important to give them an engaging and adequately sized living space for them to explore in order to keep them active and healthy.<\/p>\n Source: <\/em>Guinea Pig Tube<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n 7. Myth: Rabbits only love carrots; it\u2019s their favorite food.<\/strong><\/p>\n Fact: <\/strong>Rabbits love a variety of vegetables from celery to lettuce to parsley and more! They also like hay, pellets, and fruit as a treat, just be sure if you give them fruit to do so in moderation.<\/p>\n Source: <\/em>My House Rabbit<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n 8. Myth: Cats are solitary animals and always want to be alone.<\/strong><\/p>\n Fact: <\/strong>Cats have actually been proven to show signs of separation anxiety. It\u2019s important to play and interact with your cat every day in order to keep him or her happy and stress free.<\/p>\n Source: <\/em>VetStreet<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n 9. Myth: Dogs wag their tails when they are happy.<\/strong><\/p>\n Fact: <\/strong>While a wagging tail can mean a dog is happy, it can also be a sign of agitation or excitement. Figuring out a dog\u2019s mood depends on a variety of factors including the size of their pupils, whether or not their muscles are stiff, and if their ears are pinned forward or backward.<\/p>\n Source: <\/em>Animal Planet<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n 10. Myth: Cats hate water.<\/strong><\/p>\n Fact: <\/strong>It\u2019s true most cats hate baths, but cats find water fascinating. They often paw at running water and like drinking from it.<\/p>\n![\"Untitled5\"](\"http:\/\/www.sittingforacause.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Untitled5-300x200.png\")
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