As most pet parents will agree, our pets rely on us for most everything. They are part of our families! And they often look at us with understanding and love. As our loyal companions, we often carry on conversations with them, don’t we? We can’t help but imagine the things they’d say back to us if only they could talk.
Dogs Are Part of the Family, And They Know It
Thanks to ongoing research, understanding exactly what our four-legged friends are thinking is becoming less of a mystery. Several studies conducted in both Europe and the United States include training pets to lay still for MRIs. This allows researches a chance to look at brain changes as pets are introduced to things like scents and sound. It is probably no surprise that when pets smell a scent that is associated with its owner, its brain imagery changes. The research has shown among other things, that dogs appear to perceive their human parents as family, even more than their own canine family. Not a surprise for many.
According to a 2012 article in Time.com, dogs have evolved over time with humans. While smarter breeds can appear to solve puzzles and in some cases even calculate items, all dogs respond to human gestures. In fact, dogs will look you square in the eye to appear to figure out what you’re next move will be. Is it to the dog biscuit box? To the car? Dogs respond not only to our eye movement and gestures but to our emotions. If you have a pet and you’ve ever cried, you know this experience first-hand.
Your Dog Is Part of the Family at Anasazi Animal Clinic
We agree with what researchers are finding, and we see it all the time. Your pets understand more than you might think. They know when it’s time for a walk. They know you are going on a trip. And they know when you’re taking them to the vet.
Because your pet trusts you, it’s important for you to have a vet that YOU can trust. Anasazi Animal Clinic, we do everything we can to make sure your pets feel safe during their Veterinary visits. Just like you, we want to make sure they’re as happy and healthy as possible. Studies and research only continue to validate what pet owners already know—pets are more than pets, they are family. If you’re looking for the best veterinary care in Gilbert, contact us to make an appointment today.