Veterinarians, what mistakes do you see owners make with their pets?

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[@takay6502]

"My epileptic dog didn't have any seizures anymore, so I stopped the anti-seizure medication. Now the seizures are back!!" - Please don't fiddle with your pet's medication without consulting the vet first. "I don't believe in modern medical science so instead of all advice I will treat my sick pet with good vibes and essential oils" - You have all the right to believe or not believe in something, but leave your pet out of your personal ideologies. Not providing your pet adequate healthcare IS abuse.

[@Regrettable-Username]

Something I want to put on here, for people who've had pets growing up or have pets now and just learned that they've messed up in their care: This doesn't mean you're an awful person. It just means you were misinformed. Now you have fresh information to help yourself be a better pet parent in the future, so don't despair, just do better in the future.

[@grandmafrosty]

Thank you so much. This happened to me recently when I realized the birds we had as a kid weren't even remotely ok. I wish I knew how to properly care for them at the time, and I felt so awful when I realized. I won't get birds because I know I'm not equipped to care for them

[@nationalinstituteofcheese3012]

Please treat your pets like children. You wouldn’t give your child random drugs you buy at a store, you wouldn’t overfeed your child, you wouldn’t treat a child like a decoration

[@zakosist]

Not everyone treats their children well either, and Im sure all these mistakes you mentioned are actually done by some parents to their child. Its not neccesarily a good measure. Also treating a different species like dogs, like a human child may be its own mistake.

[@theguywhichismessingaround]

I really doubt the people that end up in these stories treat their children any differently

[@feistsorcerer2251]

Unfortunately parents regularly do all of those, and the same thinking gets applied to pets.

[@AuntBunny8]

Sadly, pets are treated better than a lot of children and vice versa. Everyone should treat creatures in their care the best they can. Do research. It’s all in your phone.

[@averycheesypotato]

Don’t treat your pets like children. They are not children, they are not human. They deserve respect as all living beings do, but their instincts and needs are totally different to our own. A child learns from adults how to be human, but is a communication barrier to interacting with other species that you will only overcome when you take the time to learn their ways.

[@MintRobin]

If you do have a pet then recognise they have personalities. You can get the same breed of cat as someone else and it behaves completely different. This is one thing that can surprise people. Also they DEPEND on you. They don't realise you're working to earn money to pay for their food, they just know that if you don't feed them, they don't eat.

[@Jelly_shy_guy_man]

Do you have ligma?

[@Orca4135]

I think that since he is “incapable” of love, I am very glad my Gecko trusts me. Whenever I get him out and someone else is holding him he always wants to jump back on to me, and it’s kinda sweet

[@marikothecheetah9342]

You're just a familiar environment to him :)

[@MeanGinia9607]

I've self diagnosed and treated my pets more than a few times. Mostly because I live in a rural area and the local vet is horrible. He prefers large animals, Horses, cows, ect. My kid and her friends found a kitten who was a walking skeleton. I called the vet and he told me to bring the kitten in and he'd put him down. Instead I fed him, bought shots and worming meds from IFA, and when I finally could, I drove 2 hours to a vet who cares. Toby is now 9. Another cat, who developed extreme diarrhea and would scream when I touched his stomach, the Vet, once again suggested putting him down, without being willing to do an examination. I researched his symptoms and tentatively diagnosed him with IBS. I searched up possible treatments . After trial and error, I came up with a homemade food that he loves and has him back to his playful, and loving self. Ducky, who's 13 now, still has issues but that's only after he eats the dogs food. My fur babies make my life better so I do everything I can to make their lives long, healthy , and comfortable

[@sophiewhitehouse6718]

Along a similar line, do not ever take injured wildlife to the vet. They just leave it in a stuffy box until a vet has time, and then more often than not, put it down if it hasnt already died from dehydration. Take it to a wildlife rehabber, always. Source: worked in multiple vet clinics before I quit because its depressing

[@ZoeyandMaverickEQ]

Itr really depressing how some vets turn to straight to putting an animal down, in an aspiring veterinarian and it’s really sad to see some vets that don’t do their best to save each and every animal.

[@mandiblackwell4668]

​​@@ZoeyandMaverickEQ don't look up what Peta does to most of the pets they get....😅

[@nemomagnum]

@@sophiewhitehouse6718 some time ago avian flu started spreading where I live so if you take a wild bird to the vet they'll automatically put it down without even bothering to check if it has the disease

[@janemiettinen5176]

My dad had horrible rural vet, very similar to yours, large or production animals were his game and dad had dogs and cats. This doc botched one rottie’s last needle, poor dog basically exited writhing/seizing on the table, it took nearly 10 minutes that felt like 10 hours. He probably miscalculated the sedatives or forgot to give them completely, those are my professional guesses. Just hearing the story gave my husband some sort of fear of vets, dad is scarred for life, he still has dreams about this mess. Doc claimed it wasnt that bad, “that happens sometimes”. No, no it really shouldnt! He lit up dad’s other rottie on fnucking fire before (attempted) surgery! He used isopropyl instead of betadine for cleaning the area and lit it with cauterizer. Hind quarter went woosh, flames were knee-high. Like wtf dude! Dog survived with minor burns, surgery had to be postponed. Dad wasnt happy about going back, but he had to. Doc claimed it wasnt supposed to happen, but yet again, wasnt that bad. I sure dont want to see his version of bad. He was well known for being eccentric, I worked as a vet tech in a big city half a country away and my vet interned under this cooky vet. Small country, small circles, so being weird, difficult, uppity or jerky gets you noticed. Doc D!ckhead is now retired, but dad hesitates to take in new pets, the trust is gone. Ive tried to tell dad modern vets are different, attitudes have changed, but he has apparently seen too much. Cant blame him.

[@Sensansenkai]

Insurance is no joke. PLEASE get it. I lost my cat to a persistent chest infection last year and spent over $15000 on her care, ate up all my savings, took out a personal loan and borrowed from family just to try and get her through it. I hadn’t gotten insurance for her yet because she was only 4 years old. Next pet I get will have insurance the day I bring it home.

[@shendisackett]

I second this, also waiting for the animal to get older is a mistake as they won't necessarily insure an animal after a certain age, also anything they've been treated for before that point will be excluded. I'm in the UK and never felt I needed it before until I had a cat get very sick. Sadly there was nothing to be done, but if there had been I wouldn't have been able to afford it. So with my next cat I got a lifetime insurance plan so if she gets diagnosed with something like diabetes later in life she will be covered and I will only pay the excess once, it also means the amount they will pay out resets every year. This is better than yearly insurance where they usually put a limit per condition.

[@Nat-eb1ix]

Pet therapy looks like finding the triggers for their behaviors and helping to teach behaviors to lessen anxiety / promote calm - pretty similar to human therapy, honestly, just a lot fewer words

[@YokusaHHart]

"Your Snake is a solitary animal. Look, don't touch, that wants to be left alone in it's warm habitat" bruh, same...

[@minzimoonling4812]

Constant warmth, solidarity, regular food, my own caves to hide in? Sign me in!

[@liwiathan]

I don't know, I see something that sure seem to like being petted

[@lermajerms]

as someone who used to have a very obese pet, the first story is very real. do not overfeed your pet, do not make it sick. treat it like a person, not just an object to hug. it's as living as you.

[@nationalinstituteofcheese3012]

Currently putting my cat on a diet cause we accidentally overfeed him. He’s not obese but a bit chubby so only my mom is allowed to feed him

[@lermajerms]

​@@nationalinstituteofcheese3012that's a very good plan. always make sure that they don't get too big.

[@nationalinstituteofcheese3012]

@@lermajermsYa we ain’t taking any chances

[@HUYI1]

Some people are so selfish doing this to their pets, there is no excuse, you are killing them 🤬🤬

[@mandiblackwell4668]

​@@nationalinstituteofcheese3012hehe I also just put my kitty on a diet... too much fat in the wet food she liked hehe, thankfully she seems to still enjoy the lower fat option we began.

[@Regrettable-Username]

Box turtle owner here! If you're getting any type of reptile you *need* to research how long they're going to live and how big they're going to get. For example, I've had my box turtle for over 21 years now and he's maybe halfway through his average lifespan. Baby tortoises can start small enough to fit in your hand and end up growing to be as big as a small table. Which, if you're going to be renting, can make things pretty complicated. And tort lifespans are no joke, having plans for their care in your will isn't unheard of. So don't get one of these guys on a whim, ask yourself if you're really prepared for that level of commitment. I love my turtle and can't imagine my life without him. But it's not a casual commitment.

[@emberfall506]

having a young puppy is similar to having a human infant, puppies are cute but they are a lot of work and you need to put in the effort to train them

[@KROkilljoy]

Yesterday I had to say goodbye to my little girl, when the tech came in to take her away she kissed her on the top of the head. In a moment where everything hurt so bad seeing someone love her and reassure us that she was going to be treated with dignity and love made it hurt a little less. Vets and vet techs deserve so much more love and appreciation than they get.

[@thechaoticdollhouse]

Not a vet, so I have no medical facts. However, I am a dog bather at a pet salon so I've seen a few things. Matted fur, long nails with terribly curled dew claws, OBESITY... I was horrified. The first time I experienced a fat dog was two Cavalier King Charles dogs that I bathed. I was horrified and was ranting the entire day about how bad their weight was. I could barely pick them up, they were so fat! Literally yesterday, I bathed a terribly matted dog with terribly curled dew claws. Even my boss was upset by how bad they were. I was so happy to see the "after" photos of the dog after the groomer had shaved the dog because I knew that dog probably felt SOOOOO much better after the matted fur was gone. PLEASE properly care for your pets! It helps them live better and happier!

[@marikothecheetah9342]

I concur. Were the dewclaws the breed characteristics? There are probably only a couple of breeds that do keep their dew claws, the rest of them should be surgically removed, as they have tendency to grow into skin. People try to dismiss me when I say that grooming, i.e. bathing and brushing outdoor breeds is also important for them. Matted dog is unhappy dog and so prone to skin diseases, which are difficult to get rid of, aren't they? :/ And yet: "oh, my dog is an outdoor dog, he ain't no need a bathe or grooming in half of a year!" :/ Right... Your outdoor Pyrenean... Oh...kay...

[@Aquila556]

I trained the fish at my work to respond to me turning on the light as I decided to feed them only when the light are on.

[@roxana049]

I am a pet owner, and i know it's not what the post is asking, but it is a mistake i made that i regret. i have 2 dogs, currently my older one is 13 (turning 14 in november) and my youngest (her daughter) just turned 6. we used to go to a vet close to our house, we didn't find anything wrong with them (they were a couple, married) so we keept going there, until my younger dog turned 2. it was a horrible time, she wouldn't stop vomiting, we keept going to the vet to do something, to tell us what was wrong, we were desperate (i'm starting to cry writing this), the woman just kept prescriping us a medicine, i don't exactly remember what it was called, but we gave it to her. Every. Single. Time. We. Went. There. she could give her that same medicine. my poor baby wasn't getting better, and her meds and tea (she told us to make her tea every few hours regulary) was not doing anything good. so we decided to try another doctor, we found a new one and you know what he told us when he looked at her carnet? "Where did you take your dog to? do they want to kill it?" my world was shattering, aparently, the medicine that she was prescribing us was a kind of deparasite that you are supposed to give a dog ONCE a year, and on top of that, because she is a small bread (she and her mom are a combination of a pekingese and a dachshund) she was supposed to take half a pill, not even a full one .......... i was poisoning her this whole time and if we didn't seek another vet she couldn't be here today with me. the vet took care of her. and when i told him where i was taking her, my blood was boiling! Aparently only the husband went to vet school, and was kicked out of his previous job at another clinic because he didn't care about the animals, he could just take the easy way out, he could just look at an animal, couldn't see anything wrong with it, give it meds, ones that were way to expensive, and sent it on it's merry way, the animal couldn't get better and the owner could just change vets ( way smarter people) and many other things that i didn't remember due to the shock of what came next, after he was fired he started his own clinic (the one that we went to) and his wife... the one that almost killed my baby.. she used to be a seller at the farmers market and didn't have any prior knowlage about the medicine field, nothing wrong with being a farmer market seller, everything wrong with not being qualified and still practicing, but she got the job because her husband ownes the place... thats the only reason she was able to work there. Thats it. That's the only reason.... She almost killed my baby, i am thankfull that my older baby was way healthier, we only took her to the vet for yearly check-ups and shots..... And this is where I made the biggest mistake. I continue going there after we already lost a dog due because of her, but i was to naive and i thought i didn't to enough to save him and that it was not the vets fault. His name was Rex, he and his sisters were abandoned near the trash bins in the "backyard" of the apartments (a small place in between the buildings where we took our dogs out), we found him alone (it was night, his sisters were found the next day morning by me and a neighbor and she took them), and I took him in, it was "perfect" timing, unfortunately my grandpas dog died of old age just a while back and was looking for a new one (he had a small farm). After we took him in I went straight to the vet to see if anything was wrong, to get his aproximate age (he was about one month old), and etc., SHE was the one that looked at him, gave him a pill, told me he might have worms and thats it, the next day i went back with him because i could tell he wasn't doing fine... she told me to give him herbal tea every 4 hours and sent us back. ...that whole week i could have my alarm set every 4 hours, wake up, give him a syringe with warm tea, and take care of him. weekend came and we had to go to my grandparents for Cristmas traditions (i'm romanian, so if you know you know what we did with the pig) but i opted to stay home and continue taking care of him, saturday he was not doing fine, so that night i took him in bed with me, pun him on a tower and went to sleep with my hand on his tiny body... when my alarm woke me up 4 hours later he was already dead. i cried so much, it was so hard, i took care of that baby for only one week. i wish i was a learning situation, but as wrote earlier, i almost lost another poor inocent baby because of them. I wish i could have a good end to this, that i sued them or that they shut down, but no, i complained, but the only thing i could to was warn people of that place, and that it took the life of one pet, and almost took the life of another. they did lose people, but now, so many years later, they are back on track and they even build an extension to their small clinic. All i can do now is tell you that if your pet is not getting better to do something, to change the doctor, if after two or more sesions focused on the same problem doesn't to any good, this aplies for human as well, sometimes the problem just won't go away, but sometimes the person consulting you just doesn't care or is not qualified and it can get so much worse. And if you live in Romania, Dambovita, don't go to the clinic the Mateescu couple owns if you care about your pet.

[@Symbelle]

That is horrifying, glad you warned people of this so they would go to someone else. As an aside, please next time try to make smaller paragraphs, it was incredibly overwhelming to read that wall of text and it was such an important topic that it would be a shame people don't read it because of the format alone

[@roxana049]

@@Symbelle thank you for the feedback, I will try to edit it. And I hope that the people that read this don't go there, ever.

[@leaflet1686]

"They don't want you to have a goldfish for 10+ years" Me who had rats for 3.5 to 4 years and recently had to put a 16 year old cat to sleep, because old bodies are shit and just give out fo rno reason at all: *success meme*

[@irishuisman1450]

my college (I studied animal care) had a 3-year-old hamster. She was very wobbly but definitely still kicking And my own hamster lived to a very respectable 2 years before she passed peacefully in her sleep :)

[@sophiewhitehouse6718]

I once spent $500 on vet fees for one of my rats, Fatatouille, and he lived another 6 months ish. My exotics vet said that rats bred in my country rarely live past 2 years unfortunately, but my babies did!!! I diligently fed them medicine from a syringe, bought hard to find antibiotics, made a special nebuliser cage, paid for one hormonal boy to be desexed.... They're expensive little bastards!

[@imzadi83fanvids7]

If I recall the oldest goldfish to live (that was recorded) made it to it's forties. I miss my goldfish, I forget how long I had them but it was several years. I used to train them to do tricks.

[@leaflet1686]

@@sophiewhitehouse6718Well they are living things... The only cheap living thing is a plant! Humans and animals are simply expensive

[@leaflet1686]

@@imzadi83fanvids7Hugo knew tricks as well :3 Best cat in the world!

[@hazelgrunts]

Most reptile owners are neglecting their reptiles because pet stores don’t give proper care advice. Reptiles need space and enrichment to be happy, a 20 gallon tank with carpet and one or two hides isn’t going to cut it. Reptifiles is a good resource

[@bleedingroze]

The cost of owning a pet is a sad and true reality. I work at a vet, so most of my services can be billed, which is not an option we can offer clients. If I didn’t, I wouldn’t have animals - I can’t afford it. People really don’t realize how much an illness/injury can cost, particularly if they get brachycephalic breeds. English and French bulldogs are often financial black holes and many many many people come in totally blind sighted by these issues that they should’ve been fully aware of before getting the dog.

[@Sidhiel946]

So many people drop thousands on “purebred” pugs, frenchies, bulldogs, etc and then are shocked when they don’t have money to vaccinate or provide further care. So many aspiration pneumonias and parvo cases, heat strokes, CCL tears, and spinal/IVDD issues. I hate “breeders” who continue to put more of these smushfaces into the world. They can’t breathe, they can’t survive comfortably, please stop.

[@IamDootsdoot]

as someone who has had a multitude of pet species, that second one, is insanely true. Rabbits don't eat pellets, they eat hay and fresh greens(I grew food for them, and myself), and their teeth continually grow, so give them lots of things to chew and make into bedding. My buns loved bunstruction time, and yes I said buns, they're social too and a good rule of thumb of having them is 2 or more, no less than 2! if you want a ferret, they're extremely similiar in social and food needs - means raw foods, egg, raw meat, bone. Never have less than 3 ferrets at a time, and don't bathe them, they need to keep their natural oils at a normal level, bathing them causes them to overproduce and get sick. If they roll in their own shit, yes clean them, don't continually give subsequent baths. Just like rabbits they will get their paws on things to chew and destroy, but they are predators not prey, so they might eat something they're not supposed to. Honestly, having a dog or cat is wildly easier, but holy shit, that doesn't mean you can't slack either. Just like any social animal, they need you as much as they need other friends.

[@mandiblackwell4668]

I wish my kitty desired/was OK with more animal friends.... but I am fine treating her as the princess she is.

[@allisond.46]

Ferrets have to eat raw meat? I didn’t know that.

[@MrNorker77]

If you can't gurantee that you'll have the time to properly care and socialize for your pet don't get one. My flatmate and me both love dogs, but we don't have one because due to health issues we can't gurantee to be there for a dog at all times (On the flip side we are the designated dog sitters for a lot of our friends and family, which is something I'd recommend doing anyway before getting a dog of your own anyway).

[@imzadi83fanvids7]

Agreed. I'd also recommend trying fostering for people who aren't able to have a pet long term but are able to care for one in the short term.

[@tmsek8155]

I found a little blind baby opossum in 2022, in the driveway, didn't know what to do with him so I brought him in the house and tried my best to keep him alive. He was very lethargic and I made him eat(tube fed) and he started getting up and moving and drinking water. No rescues were available at the time so that became my new job, and I was now the guy with the possum. Finding a veterinarian was impossible but he didn't have any health problems until the end of his days, he had a stroke and the only vet that would help me was in another town close by. I really loved my possum and they could see that. They even sent me a condolence card with messages from all the staff that was there, some had never seen a possum up close and such a good one at that. And the one about staying with your pets when you have to make that final call, please be with them, if you don't they are so scared and confused. It's going to be the saddest thing you do your whole life but you are their life, don't let them go alone

[@HazbinHotelFan96]

The only time I shout at my kitten for scratching is when she tries scratching at the speakers in the front room, she's no longer trying to climb them so that's at least a plus

[@mandiblackwell4668]

I don't shout, but my cat recognizes 'no' and or my negative tone and stops doing bad behaviors usually with a stern no or 2. She is a perfect kitty 99% of the time thou.

[@empressmarowynn]

I had a rabbit that made it to 10 years old, which is really old for bunnies. I litter trained him and once he could do that he was rarely in his cage. I had a baby gate that kept him in the kitchen when I wasn't home so he couldn't have access to anything that wasn't safe for him to potentially eat, like cables. When I was home and awake he had free range of the whole house. The vet was amazed at how healthy he was even in his older years. He wasn't used to seeing rabbit owners take such good care of them and that was very sad to hear. I miss my baby.

[@oldgus01]

"Triage is not a game you want to win." Oh man, people misunderstand triage all the time. No, preexisting conditions don't "help" you, longer wait times mean you're better off than whoever jumps the line, and oh by the way, the "top" level of triage isn't "we need to save them now", it's "we can't save them, don't waste the resources or time."

[@mandiblackwell4668]

I always am concerned when I get bumped up at the ER waitlist.... like "oh crap I must be worse off than I thought.."

[@missheadbanger]

My cousin got a great Dane, i laughed and correctly predicted expensive hip problems. it's more his mom's dog than his now because she's paying for the hip surgeries. My sister also got 2 cats for free on Facebook, and neither were spaded or neutered with no vaccines. They sprayed, and the female cat got pregnant. She had to move and gave them away less than a year later. I've wanted a cat for years but have put off getting one from the spca because I can't afford to care for one. Never get a pet on a whim if you can't care for it properly.

[@imzadi83fanvids7]

People don't realize how expensive a "free" pet ends up being when you give it the care it needs and it's former owner was neglecting.

[@genevievemeuniere4047]

The moment I learned you should clean the anus pocket of your teddy guineapigs I slowly understand yes, even rodents are nothing for me. Tbf Teddies are fairly big, twice the size of regular guineapigs. Also I had to learn through my old cat, my parents where not good pet owners and I had to bath out what they missed out in food and compfort/medical care of the cats they used to own. Also I agree on pets not needing to reproduce. There are enough cats and dogs out there. Your kitty or your dog might not even be healthy enough to birth good kitten or pups who will bring more joy than problems for the people who WILL care for them.

[@arashi32900]

Believe me when I say you do not want to be the ones who are immediately rushed back the moment you came in. That was my little sister and I when we had to run our 10 year old collie to the emergency vet because he, while still conscious, couldn't move. He had a tumor burst in his intestine. We could have done surgery, but, given his advanced age for his breed, the vet didn't think he would pull through. We had to put him down. I loved that dog so much and I miss him every day. If the ER vets have you wait, be grateful that your issue isn't immediately serious.

[@imzadi83fanvids7]

Yes, during COVID my Chinese Crested when into cardiac shock and the tech came out to the car and took her back. We weren't even able to be in the building. When I later decided to let her go I had to sit on the sidewalk and they brought her out to me. You do not want to "win" triage. If they rush you back it's usually a bad sign.

[@MegandtheMutts]

My dog just had $4,000 knee surgery. Each dog I own has an emergency fund Ive been contributing to monthly. I knew getting a large, active breed would run the risk of CCL tear. It was something I considered and prepared for. He's also very nervy and dog aggressive, My vet understands him and I completely trust them. The surgery went well and his mobility has already improved

[@thewhitewolf58]

In a pet owners defense cats and dogs can't directly tell you they have to go to the vet so its a bit harder to notice.

[@steggopotamus]

If you have a motivated pet and you're good at training you can teach them to use buttons. Cats it seems pretty hit or miss if they care about buttons but dogs learn pretty well. There's no existential conversations with the animals, but they can tell you when something hurts. And it helps with getting them to take their medicine. Billy speaks is the best case scenario for how it can go. But kendra, the owner also works with animals at a zoo and so knows a lot about training.

[@Avrysatos]

Some cats can. That's what the peeing on your bed thing is.

[@bruhbruh4203]

I had a goldfish that lived for more than 5 years

[@imzadi83fanvids7]

I think the longest recorded lifespan of a goldfish was somewhere in it's 40s.

[@allykat2.015]

I won a goldfish and my schools fair a long time ago and i remember my dad looking at that fish in the bag and saying, “ it wont last a week” haha, little did he know, that fish lived for 10 years and died of old age.

[@jswayne7546]

My mom is an exotics veterinarian, I've heard lots of horror stories about people who don't take care of their pets and only bring them in when they're nearly dead.

[@marikothecheetah9342]

I had a large dog but I also put money every month from my salary for the sole reason of vet bills. I had to once pay a 1/3 of my salary for surgery on my dog. Didn't even blink twice. I also put the money away for his departure. Had more money I needed and I could affords the payment on the spot. If you really want a pet - start putting the money away before you get one. Even a small amount of money every month will eventually lead to the bigger sum. With all the stress during your pet's sickness the peace of mind of having the money to pay for it is incredibly helpful and you can solely focus on your pet. My dog was the most patient dog ever. The vet could do anything to him and he didn't even blink. But once he got older and I saw how distressed he was at the vet - I put a vet muzzle on him. For everybody's safety. It was an ultrasound and my dog was freaking out. I trusted my dog, but a stressed dog is uncontrollable dog. Also - alpha male sh*te is still floating around even if it has been debunked years ago. :/ Learn your muzzle types! So many times I see people using vet muzzle as a standard one and the poor dog cannot pant in the scorching summer. The vet muzzle closes the muzzle and keeps it that way. You want a large, metal or plastic muzzle that allows the dog to pant. There are also ones that allow the dog to drink. Use these. Train your dog. Putting a choking collar, an electric collar or any other collar that chokes the dog is a bad choice. The skin on the throat is delicate and the dog can easily damage its trachea that will lead to worse breathing. If you really can't control your dog - consider using a head collar. Any sudden change in your pet's behaviour is a cause for an alarm. Sudden mood changes, seclusion, stopping and eating for longer than 24 hours, prolonged vomiting and diarrhoea for longer than 24 hours - see the vet. Excessive licking of one body part, even if it looks okay -see the vet. Learn your breed. Having a dachshund - do not allow him to jump on your couch. Having a brachycephalic breed (yes, I am judging you) - make sure you know how to care for them, especially in respiratory distress, before you get them to the vet. Tell your vet you want to know what you can do in emergency. Breeds that love cold climates but are raised in warm ones - take special care of them or do consider other breed. DO NOT leave your dog in the car - dogs can get heat strokes too and the sight ain't pretty (yeah, was a witness once). If there are ticks in your area - check for them after every walk. You can buy a tick puller in every pet shop, as well as tick collars and tick drops. They work fine but they do not guarantee that your dog won't get any tick. However, it reduces the amount significantly. Brush and bathe your dog at least once a month. Doggos need bathes, too.

[@Whammytap]

I adopted my cat, Rufus, 15 years ago; he's a very elderly 17 now. It's tough. 15 years ago, things like arthritis medication and dental cleanings didn't exist for cats. Annual checkups/boosters cost around $50, and there wasn't much else to do. Pet insurance didn't exist, there was no need for it. That's what I thought I was getting into, that was the norm in 2009. Fast-forward to 2024: semi-annual checkups and blood panels cost around $500 a year, plus $600+ for a dental exam and cleaning. Monthly injections to manage arthritis pain are $85 a pop. That's over $2100 a year just in vet bills, and other than his arthritis, Rufus is pretty darn healthy for a gentleman of his age. No insurance company is going to write a new policy on a 17-year-old cat. I'm struggling.

[@MidoriyamaRArekusu]

I’ve had recurring nightmares on and off about discovering dozens of small pets living in squalid conditions because I had somehow forgotten about them; I also know that me and my family didn’t give the smaller animals we owned the right care because it just wasn’t something you think too hard about… Now I’m preparing to get a dog next year, I’m saving money for emergencies AND will be getting them insured, I also have done extensive research on breed-specific needs, so that I can mitigate any common conditions as much as possible.

[@Tubylitube]

To be honest, i google a lot for me and my dog. I have some saline at home and acces to desinfection/basic medical supplies because I'am a pedicure. I do a lot of home care that has been previously done by a vet. Always letting them know in an email and picuters if easy to photo. They are already overwelmed and can't take any more cliënts. Most of the time it clears up by it self. And if assistend isn't sure she consults vet and we come in. And if not sure about sickness we do ask advice. Food can assist in medication but not completely overrule. Like a bit of garlic a sheepfat and herbal shampoo in summer reduces the tastiness to ticks. Nothing gives 10 ticks a day, pipettes 1 tick a day and with the garlic/shampoo 1 every 2 weeks and a couple of times a week crawling out of the fur to get away.

[@allykat2.015]

THANK YOU FOR BRING UP HERMIT CRABS! I have three in a 50 long tank. The substrate is a mix of eco earth and play sand. They have a ton of stuff to climb/ hide. They have two pools of salt and fresh water. And have a moss pit as well. Ive had them since 2018 and it really bugs me when people don’t know how to take care of them. Most of the time they die within a week due to suffocation/ dehydration. I can go on and on about how to care for them but I’ll leave it off here.

[@jadusstone]

as owner of three cats i have a saying "if you cant love, treat there illness, play with them, do your research not facebook crap,. run after them, deal with destruction, and everything else you are not ready to be a parent" some people say oh kids are different, kids are little gremlins who like your pet will get into mischief, damage things, worry you to death, need medical care, i think the only difference is that kids can talk through some pets try

[@EW-ed6kd]

Dogs aren’t perfect toys. Don’t get a dog that you can’t handle dog behavior from. That involves chewing, barking, and aggression.

[@gamesglitch5946]

The parvo shot is a very very serious thing you should get for your dog especially if your getting a dog from a kennel, it starts as a small cough but quickly becomes very deadly especially for puppies or small dogs, big dogs can die from it too but small dogs have the biggest chance of respiratory failure, My grandmother who i live with got a new dog from a kennel this year and decided to not get the shot because she didn't feel like paying the 20-50 bucks it takes to get it. My mother had a puppy. My mother and i now do not have a puppy anymore. Though im happy to say the other dog was alright after long needed treatment. Get the shot. Don't risk it. Don't make her mistake and if you do, go to the vet immediately.

[@ellaqyk]

Pet insurance is so important!! We had a bit of a scare in 2022 when my cat got a bit sick, he got better but it scared my mom enough to get him pet insurance, BEST DECISION EVER!!! A year later he developed an autoimmune disorder, we’re still spending thousands on him but at least it’s not tens of thousands 😅

[@allykat2.015]

I took my dog to the vet after he had diarrhea for three days. Even though he was eating and drinking just fine, thats something you need to still go in and make sure everything checks out fine. You treat them like your kid.

[@VWdabug]

My family was getting a sugar glider and the person we were getting her from was terrible,she had 3 sugar gliders and many pets and was going to feed them to her snakes,ya,she was going to feed her snake live sugar gliders,she brought another and we took it too,dont know what happened to the 3rd one,i hope its alive,and there diet was marshmellows Rip bella

[@AlmeneBeranger]

All rawhide turns into glue when boiled. That's what rawhide does. That one guy doesn't know as much as they think they do.

[@mandiblackwell4668]

Almost like glue is literally made from the collagen rich diacards of animals like tendons and cartridge and some bones.

[@AlmeneBeranger]

@@mandiblackwell4668 Yep. Apparently this guy has never heard the phrase "hide glue."

[@thatoneannoyingtornadosire8755]

OP from story 3 means well, but coming as a reptile owner here's the following corrections: 1) Snakes in particular can be taught to eat frozen thawed rats, there are also many reptiles that are omnivores that also require greens and insectivores that require bugs. Live food is not always needed and sometimes not recommended as rats and crickets especially can cause harm to your animal through biting. 2) Not all reptiles are solitary. This speaks for itself, Ackie monitors absolutely benefit from having more than just one in the environment as they stimulate each other. 3) Certain reptiles are comfortable and or tolerate their owners. When you handle them, you are ensuring they do not get defensive around people. Don't be the person that ends up in the news because their animal bit someone because of lack of socialization. Never touching them at all and just treating it like a display pet is a waste of time, just go to a zoo at that point. 4) Reptiles, especially large snakes should NEVER be confined to their enclosure their entire life. Letting them freeroam is absolutely essential for them mentally. 5) Reptiles have complex social structures and body language, this isn't something OP mentioned and i just wanted to add this. 6) Finding a GOOD exotic vet is tough, i've heard that the community has a list of highly recommended vets (in the us). I don't know this list personally but it shouldn't be hard to find. This is also another personal addition. Greetings from the reptile world, the yucky spawns of satan everyone sees behind glass actually have personalities and are not just blank slates. If you've never owned a reptile, it's easy to just dismiss them. Rat owners know this discrimination very well when a beloved pet is overlooked as "gross" and "disease ridden" and not acknowledged as complex creatures.

[@allisond.46]

I know a guy who has a pet snake and he doesn’t feed the snake live food for that reason. Plus, the snake came from a reptile breeder, so I imagine he’s used to eating microwaved rodents.

[@thatoneannoyingtornadosire8755]

@@allisond.46 Good breeders usually start their babies off on good habits

[@amagos18]

Speaking as someone who had to pay almost 10 grand to put their boxer down because she had terminal cancer and treatment would have only delayed her death. Pet insurance is a blessing, I would rather pay the $20-$30 a month on insurance rather than put myself in debt to save my fur babies' life. I now have an elderly pug who needs two teeth pulled because they are rotting. I didn’t know I had to brush her teeth, I thought giving her greenies or dental chews was enough because she hates the toothbrush, now i know better. That doesn't make me a horrible pet mother. It just means I can provide better care for her

[@katie85705]

My brother has a cat who is fat, like really really fat. He's cute but at first glance you think immediately how bad it is. The thing is my brother has brought that cat to the very, feeds it food the very recommended along with the quantity the very told him to feed it. The cat also gets plenty of exercise and it's still quite agile when he wants to be (he's an older cat now so not the most playful anymore) The cat doesn't eat anything but it's recommended food. It's been near a decade and that cat is still fat. My brother does everything right for that cat because he loves that cat, it's just fat and nobody knows why. Like it's a normal cat housecat that weighs about 15 pounds. That cat is also now old, over 15 years old. It's been fat since about 2 years old, his weight has never slowed him down. He still jumps up with no problem onto furniture windowsills and despite his size loves trying to sneak outside (he can be pretty fast when he wants to be). When he gets outside it's comical watching my brother chase him to get him inside, you wouldn't think such a fat cat could be that fast lol. It'll be sad when that cat passes away since the entire family loves him but for right now other than his weight he's completely healthy. For anybody wondering his name is Catdog, named by my now 22 year old niece back when she was little. The point is just because a pet is overweight does not always mean the owner is negligent though if a pet died become overweight the owners should get them checked out by a vet regularly and actually listen to the vet just to be on the safe side. No idea how fat catdog would be if not fed a restricted diet.

[@mandiblackwell4668]

..................if you don't know english maybe try using Google translate, if English is your first language, my man, you need to lay off the drugs.

[@rinpaisys]

I think its important to acknowledge that something can be aesthetically cute by societal standards that we have been trained to perceive, but also be bad and not worth said perception of cuteness. It is wrong to make a pet obese no matter how aesthetically cute our minds have been trained to see them as. Aesthetics are largely a societally ingrained concept as opposed to a solid inherent factual THING. A lot of things humans have been unconsciously taught to perceive as cute or any manner of aesthetically pleasing are harmful and unhealthy or even dangerous. Saying something isn’t cute doesn’t really work when the entire concept is subjective and kind of made up by societal standards. I think it’s more effective to say something to the effect of “is it more important for this living being you love and care for to look ‘cute’ in this way, or for it to be happy healthy and well cared for? Would you rather have a chonk that will suffer and die early for an aesthetic humans have forced upon it without any care to it’s well being, or would you rather this creature you care for to be by your side as long as possible, under the best possible conditions?” People tend to get defensive and double or triple down when they feel blamed or accused or insulted or slighted, even against their own best interests or the best interests of those they love and/or care for. I understand it can get tiring especially in a very demanding field like medicine of any kind human or otherwise to try to figure out the best way to word things to irresponsible or uncooperative or aggressive people, but it’s important to remember that even word choice can have significant impact on future outcomes for patients, be they human or pet. It’s not easy to not let ones emotions do the talking, but there are plenty of examples of cases where staying calm and collected and understanding the other party to ease them into the correct answer WORKS, while failing to do so often results in no change or things getting worse. Nobody is perfect, and it’s inevitable that nobody will get it right every time, but it’s vital to always try to do so to the best of one’s ability, imo.

[@brynntsitsho3759]

IF you feel the need to feed them people food do your research and make plain, unseasoned stuff for them. Plain, steamed pumpkin is a great food for dogs.

[@Avrysatos]

Mine loves pumpkin, but also when I slice up carrots or cucumbers, he will often get a slice or two set aside as a treat for later.

[@hannahhammond1993]

I have savings put aside for my pets and also they are insured under a lifetime policy my policy does cover dental work as long as the pet has had a dental exam in the 12-month period. My vet also has helped me by putting a payment plan when i was short on money even when i had savings aside. I also have my cats and dog on a vaccine for life policy, which i paid £100 upfront cost for a lifetime of vacs best £100 i ever spent

[@Mercedes_may]

I love this video everything people were saying was very accurate! Pets should be treated like family members not like decorations! And people should research and understand the needs of their Animal before they ever even consider getting it!

[@AiluropodaPanda]

I can honestly say that I have regretted every time I haven't had to wait in a medical setting.

[@Moon_x_sun]

10:12 yes! It can save their life especially if you don’t have that much money. I have a cat and he got some sort of wound in his side and it got majorly infected and we were able to get vet help for basically no money. Insurance is cheaper if your cat was healthy before starting it

[@daedaluswriting9350]

Moved out of state and into a house with my cousin(she already lived there), we rented from my aunt. Day 1, one of her cats exclusively took dumps on the floor, and she wouldn't clean it up, i became the sole person cleaning after her cats. She was ever so happy to step over yhe poo on the floor. Until i stopped cleaning it for her. I'll admit it was cruel, but i adopted a "not my cat, not my problem" mentality because i refused to be her live in maid (the house was a pigstie when i moved in, completely trashed, amd she did no chores or cleankng whatsoever, bad environment for cats) One cat used the litter boxes (3boxes) which were overfillimg and never cleaned 1 exclusively shat on the floor and then started urinating exclusively on the floor. She refused to clean it up, and if she had to, she's just push it around with a swiffer wetjet. Calling her out on ANY of this would get you screamed at or a quick "I know" before walking away to not deal with it. Im glad i no longer live with her

[@linkhyrule5087]

My cat Tink, unless we give her a dose of gamopenton before the vet, they do have mussel her (we tell them at drop off after she tried attacking one of the techs) when giving her the arthritis shot because she is that kind of animal at the vet. But a complete snuggle bug at home.

[@Avrysatos]

I would like to mention. If you're in an area that has heartworms get the vet recommended preventatives. There are cheaper options and they can help with finding those but you do not want to see a dog die from heartworms. Mine is currently on a preventative for like Heartworms, RIngworms, Fleas, and the local varieties of ticks. It costs me around $50 a month. The cost of treating anything that is prevented by those in pain and money is WAY higher though.

[@SnickyNicky96]

My goldfish lived for 17 years and when I told my classmates while I was school they didn't believe me because "fish don't live that long"

[@angelpandadaylane4924]

11.5: bush your cats fur more than twice a year, do a few exercises with your cat by little treadmill, or walking around the house with their food and them following you back and forth through the house a few times. I couldn’t afford a indoor parkour track for my cat, I don’t have those luxuries. Cat toys are amazing, feather wand and light lasers.

[@AlexRising_]

My dog has absolutely peed on the floor out of spite.

[@animetalk8132]

Every time she said come see me I thought I was in detention

[@vineheart01]

In regards to fish, you MUST do research. Most fish don't like each other, both in attitude and water specs. Most fish that aren't a Tetra or angelfish get a LOT bigger than you may think, some oppressively so. Biggest one that baffles me is clown loaches. They sell them like 1.5 inches long and act like they need a 20-30gal tank. No, no no no they get around 10-13" long and are a schooling fish. Yes, a schooling fish that gets that big. That's a beast of a fish tank to keep them happy.

[@kp2223]

Pancreatitis is no joke it took out my beautiful gsmd in 3 days and i did take her to the vet twice. The third time, she was not responding and died.

[@achimsinn6189]

Remember that your animals are different from each other, even if they are the same species or even the same race. I had 2 cats. Same race, same age - they were brother and sister, they obviously came from the same breeder and were both raised by me and my family. Still our boy was much more energetic and sometimes even wild while our girl was rather calm and just loved to sit on somebodies lab and be cuddled. What would have been absolutely normal behavior for one of them would have been an alraming sign for the other one. We found out about a paw injury he had due to him suddenly wanting to sit on my lab and not wanting to run around and play as usual, we also found out about an ear infection she had due to her not wanting to sit on my friends lab and instead running around on the floor in a way that looked like playing. So basically make sure to consider what is norman for YOUR pet and see the vet if it does something that in not normal for its standards instead of reffering to the internet and not react to symptoms because somebody writes that this is normal for cats, don't worry.

[@Lyrebird.Rainwing]

About 4:21 , I am pretty sure that snakes and bearded dragons for example WILL feel compassion for their owners

[@emeraldsword4528]

On numbers five: If a potential housemate has any animals you don't like and said potential housemate was there first, find somewhere else to live. On number six: respect your house mate's pets. I had some previous house mates that hated my chickens and once sent both my dog and I into anxiety attacks with extremely hard pounding noises.

[@AgentSapphire]

I want to clarify something the former pet store employee said: when he talked about not handling your snake. While it's true most reptiles shouldnt just be handled like a puppy, it is possible to get them used to human touch and interaction through training. Look up how to do it. It helps a lot.

[@Moon_x_sun]

14:14 also like pets don’t have the same understanding as we do they have the this hurts and I don’t like it therefor I react to make it stop (aka scratch or bite or whatever) they don’t understand they are getting poked and prodded to make them feel better or to not get sick. They only know this hurts and I want it to stop

[@angelpandadaylane4924]

Story 10.5: actually have pretend wholesome conversations with your cats, like ask it about math, ask if it can say mama or me… try to learn catspeak.

[@ritaerror7829]

The one about pets dying peacefully... you know it hurts more like that? In my life, we got a lot of cats, and those are outdoor cats ( we live in a village, and sometime joke that indoors cats are laughed at by the outdoors ones). Not one did die from old age, it's always a car, some bird, or just... left and never found. We are sad, yes, but's... just part of life, "not a big deal" But I had a dog I grew up with. He was old, and either something else failed, or really ate something he shouldn't and it was it. He was weak for one day.. and then gone. It's weird to think about it, because it STUNG for a long time.

[@huskyrunt]

The pet store I work at will make sure you get information correctly. We will say, “hey this is what we recommended bc of ___- but please do your research before you buy anything.” Pet or even a toy for the pet, do your research.

[@Dr._Weiner]

Also, Check under furniture if your small dog goes missing

[@greengrey-yt]

Under hour gang! Also awesome😊

[@MaxwellCatAlphonk]

Eggyi

[@jhenniferhernandez1860]

My dad was i to the fish hobby. Then i got into just recently. We had 2 gold fish, as well as other fish, but these 2 gold fish lived in a 120-130 gallon tank. One lived for 5 years anather 6 years. The only reason they died was because there was an accident when we were transporting them to our new home 2 years ago. But fish cal live a long life if they have planty of space an constant cear.

[@RoseBud_TheDino]

My dog unfortunately died of pancreatitis... RIP pip, The goodest girl

[@MollyMoxer]

From a shelter worker: ALL animals have issues. The brand new kittens and your responsible breeders' dogs have issues. We will do our best to find their issues and tell you upfront. Adults and seniors actually have the advantage because you'll know their lifelong quirks. Just do your research and decide what physical and behavioral hangups you can work with. Also SPAY/NEUTER AND MICROCHIP YOUR ANIMALS. Even if you are the most vigilant and responsible owner, accidents happen. Intact animald will wander and fight to reproduce. Those two little procedures make the difference between your cat coming back injured after a month or relatively healthy after a few days.

[@imzadi83fanvids7]

So true! For example even the best socialized puppy from the most responsible breeder in the world could become dog aggressive very quickly if it has bad experience with your neighbors off leash dog. I got my cat from her pervious owner and one of the first thing I did was take her in for a checkup and microchip her. Gives me piece of mind. Also got her a dental and a badly needed claw trim. That free cat was not cheap, lol, but I love her! :)

[@Avrysatos]

i left my dog with my stepmother when my mother took me to see a show for my birthday. He got loose and ran off. She called and called for him and then called me at dinner before the show. I was crying into my cheesesteak and assured the server the food was great (It was) and even the table next to us was worried about my sudden breakdown. Then I got a text message on my phone. My dog has been scanned by animal control. He was next door at the apartment building and the silly boy walked up to the first person that waved at him so they put him on their ground level porch there and just called animal control while petting him. They brought him home. Total time he was lost was around 20 minutes. Would have been way worse if he wasn't microchipped. He's an 85lb "mixed breed" (you know what that means) so he looks way scarier than he actually is so my biggest fear is he gets out scares someone and gets killed, but thankfully the spca here does not adopt out without microchipping now so at least I don't have to worry about him being LOST lost anymore.

[@MollyMoxer]

​@@AvrysatosI'm so glad they found him! It's so concerning when you have "scary-looking" dogs that people aren't kind to.

[@MollyMoxer]

​@@imzadi83fanvids7Haha the "free not-free" pets are the best. Our free dog needed a leg amputation, but when she beeline to me in the vets office, it was so worth it.

[@Avrysatos]

@@MollyMoxer He slipped out of his collar when my mother was watching him today, but didn't run away and she just opened her car door and waited the few more minutes for me to come home from the doctor. The problem is his neck and head are about the same size and he's great at getting out of harnesses so we are lucky he won't go far from trusted humans. He doesn't want us out of his sight. The problem with my stepmother is he didn't know her well enough to consider her trusted. We've fixed that. I continue to look for solutions for my houdini dog.

[@ramyawatson8297]

All of these are true but id arge that cats CAN nad do act out of spite 😒. Clean box full food, different food, new cat box, multiple visits to different vets, more treats,more toys more play, moving, and you know when she stopped peeing on the bed? When we stoped fighting in front of her 🫠. I swear she felt the stress. Every time since if weve had an argument near her she pees on the bed/clothes of whoever was yelling.

[@mandiblackwell4668]

I have seen way too many spiteful behaviors from both cats and dogs to not believe they do that crap too to some extent.

[@moonstar_draws6283]

Animals are my special interest(neurodivergent) so here we go: Do research. I swear a quick Google search is worth the life of your pet. If an animal is biting, you are bothering it. You are the problem. Leave it alone. Dogs are an exception because they can bite because of rabies or poor training. Which leads to my next point… If you have a dog bred for protection, it needs proper training or else it will lash out and most likely need to be put down. Reptiles and birds live for ages, they are big commitments. Hamsters are solitary. Betta fish need at least 5 gallons. Fish bowls are terrible and inhumane. Animals are not decorations. Never impulse buy a living animal. Don’t feed your pet only pre packaged food Don’t feed your animal human food Don’t buy fabric things for mice or hamsters. Don’t buy happy huts for birds Don’t pet your Bird in its back Your hamster and your cat are not friends. Your Bird and your cat are not friends. Your cat is a predator with nasty claws and teeth that can kill your pet in one bite, if not from the broken bones or loss of blood then from infection. Obese animals are suffering Pugs are suffering There is no such thing as a mini pig or teacup pig. They are still massive I have a lot more of anyone wants to know about anything specific!

[@imzadi83fanvids7]

Just to add.... All mammals can contract rabies, not just dogs. Biting can be caused by pain/fear as well as neurological problems. Most purebreds are prone to certain health problems, responsible breeders work to avoid/breed away from those problems. A responsible breeder will take back any animal they have bred at any point for any reason, if they can't/won't they should stop breeding and you shouldn't buy from them. French Bulldogs, along with Pugs and other brachycephalic (snubbed nose breeds) have breathing problems and are more prone to heat stress. While we're talking heat put your hand on the sidewalk if it's hot out, if you can't hold your hand on it for 7 seconds it's too hot for your dog to walk on. The burns can be bad. Large breed dogs often have shorter lifespans and are prone to joint problems. Teacup dogs aren't really a thing, irresponsible breeders will breed runts together which can cause health problems. You do not need a choke/prong/shock collar to train your dog. They are outdated and even in the hands of "experts" can cause dangerous side effects. Dog training is an unregulated business, the real experts who study dogs agree that using positive punishment is unnecessary and potentially dangerous. Don't buy Nylabones for your dog. They are known to crack teeth and if they chew off and swallow a large chunk it can cause a blockage. Don't use a collar on your dog if you don't have to. Even a well trained dog may be in a situation where you or it have to yank on the leash and it can cause health problems over time. Buy a well fitting harness and train your dog so it's easy/quick to put on. Train your dog to accept wearing a (preferably basket type) muzzle. Even if they're normally good for handling they may be in a situation where they are in pain or in unfamiliar hands and a muzzle is used just in case. Don't let that be the first time your dog has worn one. Use a restraint in the car, preferably one that is crash test certified. If you're going to let them stick their head out the window train them to wear goggles. Dog's have lost eyes from having something kicked up in their face. Keep your cats indoors! (Obviously this doesn't apply to working or feral cats) It's is dangerous out there for them and for the other animals they might come into contact with. The average lifespan of an outdoor cat is 2-5 years. Indoor is 12+ If you want your indoor cat to enjoy the outdoors train it to walk on a leash, build a catio, or put up cat proof fencing. No animal is hypoallergenic. It's a marketing gimmick by irresponsible breeders. Some breeds produce less allergens or shed less which can help but this varies and you spend time with the breed and in specific animal your interested in. This especially goes for "doodles" as they're just expensive mutts and can vary wildly even in the same litter.

[@moonstar_draws6283]

@@imzadi83fanvids7 Oh yeah absolutely! Thank you so much for bringing these up as well! I especially agree with the indoor cat thing - I only let my cats outside if they are supervised, have their harnesses on, and have had their preventive bug meds. I have a portable catio for them as well! I also love what you brought up about the biting thing at the beginning because that's totally something to look out for! I make sure pay attention if my cats seem to bite suddenly or seemingly without reason.

[@kaitlynn1402]

I mean, my cat peed on my boyfriends pillow because his kids stayed with us and her box was in the boys room. She only did that ONCE and has since used the box (because we moved it into another room). So, I will argue they will pee on things when unhappy/stressed about a situation.

[@Moon_x_sun]

12:55 I do look up stuff both for me and my dog but it’s more a should I worry about this sort of thing. If I find something that I think seems to fit and I think it’s worrying enough to see a doctor I will go I do the same for my pets (tho mostly my dog bc I don’t know that much about dogs, compared to my cat who I know how they act when they’re sick or in need of help)

[@pingidjit]

Most pet owners are terrible to their pets and they would argue for days that they weren't. If you are shouting at your dog for any reason, you are the problem. Not the dog. No, it's not okay for your dogs to bark at everything, lick anyone nearby, or chase other dogs who are on leash and their owner is telling you to back your dog off. Just because your dog 'is friendly' doesn't mean the people/animals it wants to play with are okay with it. Some dogs have trauma and your dog racing up to it off leash could set back its healing. If you don't want to pick up dog shit, don't have a dog. Yes, even on rainy days when your dog has diarrhea. No, your cat does not want to be picked up by your toddler, scared by your stupid tiktok pranks, or dressed up in stupid clothes. One liter box is not enough and if you don't like cleaning them regularly, do not have a cat. Cats are NOT dogs. Do not treat them like they are.

[@jaiwright6043]

I've Had Several Pet Rats In My Life And What I Noticed Is That, When I Have 2 Together Rather Than 1 Alone, They Live Longer, Happier Lives. Lonely Rats Suffer From Depression And Eventually Just, Die Of The Sadness. If You Do Have Multiple Rats At One Time, Try To Have 2+ Of The Same Gender. Rats Multiply Like CRAZY. Don't Have A Male And Female Together If You Don't Want 12+ MORE Rats In A Few Months. Same Goes With Guinea Pigs. They're Social Animals And Need A Friend. Otherwise, They'll Have An Extremely Sad Life.

[@leah.preppy.xo888]

4:23 this hurt as a lizard owner

[@opalglass8101]

I've only just started hearing about pet insurance up here in Canada, and I have so many questions about it. Does a plan cover more than one animal? I have seven cats and a dog.

[@imzadi83fanvids7]

Most allow you to add additional pets to a plan. What they cover varies wildly though to do your research. Most won't cover pre-existing condition. One thing to watch out for is caps. Some will put caps per incident, meaning if your dog has allergies and they've already paid out the max for the per incident cap they won't reimburse anymore for things relating to it's allergies. Some will have a lifetime cap, meaning that once they've reimbursed enough that it adds up to that amount (say $10,000 or whatever) they won't pay out anymore for that animal. Most will have a co-pay (meaning they only pay out a % of the bill) and a deductible. Which means you have to pay out a certain amount yourself before they will start paying. I had one through Healthy Paws for my late dog and was very happy with them. They had no per incident or lifetime caps which is why I went with them. I would scan the bill when I got home and submit it online. They paid out fast and I never had any problem. She was 7 years old when I got it. However when I got my cat (she was 10) it was over $80 USD (they older they are when you enroll the more expensive the premium) a month so instead I opted to just put $100 in a savings account every month for her. I also use Care Credit (don't know if they have that in Canada.) It's like credit card for medial expenses but you have a time to pay it off like 3 months, 6 months, or longer and if you pay it back before the time is up you pay zero interest. Don't get me wrong, the interest is outrageous if you get into trouble, but if you know you'll be able to pay it off in time this can give you some wiggle room in an emergency where you might need to put up a lot of money up front. Provided your vet takes it of course.

[@opalglass8101]

@@imzadi83fanvids7 Thanks for the info ❤ This really helps

[@Longingtobesomeone]

I *have* noticed that people don't use retractable leashes anymore, good to finally know why.

[@imzadi83fanvids7]

I hate those things. They're dangerous and teach your dog to pull on leash. Just get a long line if you want your dog to have more freedom on leash.

[@MisanthropicOcellus]

My dogs are free roaming farm dogs (my land only) and work with me, some of the filth they eat compared to a sausage seems like nothing. So it surprises me to hear about pancreatitis, guess some breeds are of a stronger constitution than others.

[@brittlediamond]

English isn't my first language, so I'm confused about one thing... what exactly is table food? Is it just human food?

[@averycheesypotato]

Yes. Some foods are safe for humans and dogs or cats, but other foods are not. For example, garlic & onions are good for us, but not pets

[@imzadi83fanvids7]

@@averycheesypotato Yes and to add people often forget about the seasonings they add. For example cooked turkey breast it self might be fine, but not once it's been cooked in garlic and onions.

[@averycheesypotato]

@@imzadi83fanvids7 Exactly. I do feed my pets some “human food,” but I make sure it’s nothing that will inadvertently make them ill

[@Lionwoman]

Idk how pet insurance works in other countries but in mine I made some calculations and actuallly it wouldn't matter. I would have paid more for nothing.

[@Moon_x_sun]

19:50 it can also traumatise the poor pet. My old cat got preggo even tho she was on cat birth control. The vet didn’t really believe it when my mom called and said I think she is pregnant and when she started having contractions they told my mom to take her in. My cat couldn’t push the babies out herself and had to get a c-section sadly it wasn’t fast enough and all her kittens died. She got sterilised and sewn back together wrongly and she was so sad for a while :( My new cat is already at sterilised and I adopted her that way. Kittens are cute but I’d rather not have to put my cat through what my old cat experienced

[@mandiblackwell4668]

I'm sadly like 90% sure my cat was used for breeding due to how her stomach looked when I adopted her, and that she seems to not be used to large open spaces and being able to climb/jump. She is scared of most males and timid of humans and other animals..... I'm glad she feels comfy with me and now seems so happy.

[@lilfetus2974]

I don’t feel like someone should have thousands to not be shamed for owning a pet that’s honestly disgusting the pets are much much much happier living with someone who feeds them and loves them rather than being stuck in a kill shelter or on the streets more than likely with the exact same health problems other than now they are alone

[@consumingkazoos]

hi sparked !!

[@himmelblau2126]

the "I saved 600 bucks to get my animal treatment" kinda hit me a bit. we pay like 200€ a month on pet food alone and 600€ for a vet visit would be considered cheap.

[@krayofsunshine]

A lot of these are very dog forward, which is normal, but cats are also a big commitment for a pet. Just because they behave differently doesn’t mean they don’t need play, breed specific care, attention. Also, chicken, while a tasty treat for cats, should be boiled without ANY seasoning until you can shred it with a fork. Spraying is not an exclusively male behavior. Female cats spray too and it can very much be prevented with proper care. De-clawing is mutilation and will result in negative health conditions as well as behavioral issues (not using the litter box for example) Male cats can be prone to urinary crystals which can build up and cause life threatening blockages. ALWAYS incorporate some form of wet food into a male cats diet. It’s important for all cats, but a diet high in moisture is a good preventative measure against development of crystals.

[@krayofsunshine]

Also, try not to feel too bad if you have an overweight pet if you are doing everything you can and closely monitoring their health with your vet. My chonky boy (orange tabby) while on a very strict diet never managed to lose much weight but was overall healthy and happy for a wonderful 15 years.

[@mandiblackwell4668]

​@@krayofsunshineyeah, maybe he just had hypothyroidism or something. I was mysteriously overweight half my life, until my thyroid levels were checked, suddenly it wasn't a mystery lol.

[@coyoteinthepool]

Is not "growing to the size of the tank" and "keeping them small by stunting" self-evidently the same thing?

[@missing_names8001]

My grandma has a fat cat that she's trying to get skinny (he was fat when she got him). I love him to death and he's my fat baby but its sad watching him trying to clean himself. Her other cat was super skinny but she's at a normal, maybe a little over, weight now.

[@itspribanerjee]

This just gave me so much stress :(

[@autumn557]

People not admitting their pets are fat. Your Pet Is Fat.

[@angelpandadaylane4924]

6.5 do not keep Christmas hollies point settias in your house because can be toxic to cats.

[@kirbyman1295]

Imagine the video just ended at 8:11

[@Moon_x_sun]

11:26 or their ear smells like spices (my dogs ear did)

[@dynaeths]

I love axolotls. Apparently they're pronounced asho-lot, the x makes an s sound. America kind of bastardized the actual pronunciation of it 😭