If you’re a pet owner, you’ve probably heard many things about caring for your pet. A lot of the information you hear is probably true. But if you get a lot of your information from the Internet or some other unreliable source, the information could just be a myth or simply misleading. Your Concord veterinarian wants to dispel some of those myths in the best interest of your pets.
The Nose Tells Us a Lot
How many times have you heard that if your pet’s nose is cold and wet, they are healthy. You’ve probably also heard that a warm dry nose is indicative of something wrong. But according to expert veterinarians, this isn’t a reliable method for detecting problems. Your vet may take the condition of the nose into consideration, but only as part of an overall checkup and exam.
Your Pet’s Mouth is Cleaner than Yours
We’d like to believe that our dog’s mouth or cat’s mouth is cleaner than our own mouth. After all, they like to lick our faces and all over. Unfortunately, a pet’s mouth is not cleaner than the average person’s mouth. There may be some cases when a pet’s mouth is cleaner than a human’s if the person doesn’t practice good hygiene of if they have some diseases. But in general, your mouth is likely cleaner than your pet’s mouth.
Purebred Pets are Healthier than Mixed Breed Pets
Many people think that purebred pets are much better than mutts. They are under the impression that purebreds are healthier overall. That’s not necessarily true. In fact, purebreds are often more susceptible to genetic diseases and require more vet visits and maintenance.
You Should Never Feed a Pet Human Food
While you should never replace your pet’s food with human food if you don’t know much about pet nutrition, there’s nothing wrong with feeding them some foods. After all, most pet food is made from human foods, including rice, corn and some meats. However, you can overdo it which can be harmful to your pet’s health. If you are careful and feed your pet certain foods that are good for their health, there is nothing wrong with feeding your pet human food from time to time.
Scooping Litter is Bad for Pregnant Women
As long as the kitty box is cleaned every day, transmitting harmful organisms from the litter box to a pregnant woman (or any human, for that matter) is simply not possible. Besides, your Concord veterinarian suggests you clean your cat’s litter box daily for optimal health.
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