The phrase "the dog returns to its vomit" is a biblical proverb that highlights the idea of repeating past mistakes or returning to harmful behaviors despite knowing the consequences. It suggests a lack of learning or growth, indicating that some individuals may revert to negative patterns even after experiencing negative outcomes. This metaphor serves as a cautionary reminder to break free from destructive habits and make better choices.
'The Gods of the Copybook Headings'
It is from the paragraph "As it will be in the future, it was at the birth of Man There are only four things certain since Social Progress began. That the Dog returns to his Vomit and the Sow returns to her Mire, And the burnt Fool's bandaged finger goes wabbling back to the Fire" Go to the following web site: http://www.kipling.org.uk/poems_copybook.htm for the full poem with verses
it doesn't say that in the Bible; it says this.2 Peter 2:22It has happened to them according to the true proverb, " A DOG RETURNS TO ITS OWN VOMIT," and, "A sow, after washing, returns to wallowing in the mire."
The Gods of the copybook headingsThis is an excerpt, for the whole poem, follow the link provided to kipling . OrgAs it will be in the future, it was at the birth of ManThere are only four things certain since Social Progress began.That the Dog returns to his Vomit and the Sow returns to her Mire,And the burnt Fool's bandaged finger goes wabbling back to the Fire;Rudyard Kipling
The movement of ants in a dog's stomach may cause them to vomit after eating ants. When a dog ingest ants, to them, it may feel like a tickling sensation, which causes them to vomit.
Yes. In theory, anyone can make themself vomit.
No, because ringworm is a fungal disease of the skin. Other intestinal parasites, such as roundworm can make a dog vomit.
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Take your dog to the Vet
Try to get the dog to vomit, and take it to the vet.
It looks like soft-serve to me.
The phrase "a dog returns to its vomit" is a proverb often used to describe someone who repeatedly engages in unhealthy or detrimental behaviors, despite knowing the consequences. In this context, it suggests that Kipling, the dog, may revert to a previous mistake or bad habit. This idea reflects the broader human tendency to fall back into patterns of behavior that are not beneficial, highlighting the challenges of change and self-improvement.