In modern society, it is becoming more and more common for people to keep pets. From new pet owners to experienced owners, pet owners need to constantly learn and communicate.

However, many pet owners lack scientific concepts of pet care and unknowingly fall into misunderstandings about pet care. I don't even know about the "giveaway propositions" such as dogs not being able to eat chocolate.

Below we have compiled 4 little-known pet-raising misunderstandings. Come and see if you have fallen into them?

Can pets eat human food?

Misunderstanding 1

The food that people eat can also be eaten by your own pets. There is no need to buy dog ​​food. It is dark and dry and looks nutritious and not very delicious. How can it compare to mine in terms of taste and nutritional value? Braised pork?

The truth

You must eat pet-specific food! Giving your pet human food is a big mistake!

Because most human food is flavored to suit human tastes, and some are even high in oil and salt, even healthy pets may have problems eating it. In addition, common ingredients such as onions, chocolate, and raisins are pet killers. If you are not careful, you may end up in the hospital at any time.

Do I need to take my pet to the hospital for examination if I don’t go out?

Misunderstanding 2

My pet never goes out and is very healthy. I feel there is no need to waste money on physical examinations, vaccinations, deworming, etc. After all, medicine is only three parts poisonous.

The truth

Take cats as an example. Even if the cat doesn't go out, people will. We humans will carry a lot of bacteria and even viruses with us when we return home from the outside. If you don't get vaccinated, the possibility of it getting feline distemper, feline bronchitis, and feline calicivirus will be greatly increased.

Infectious diseases such as viruses are of course invisible to the naked eye and may be found anywhere within reach of the air and soil.

If you don’t pay attention to regular check-ups and vaccinations, your health will be affected, which will cost you money (the cost of treatment is usually more than ten times the cost of the vaccine), and it may even threaten your life.

Therefore, vaccines must be taken, spend money to ensure safety, and spend small money to save big money.

Experience sharing

It is recommended to conduct physical examinations for your master twice a year, so as to ensure that the master's physical condition is known in time, and disease prevention and treatment are done well; two weeks before vaccinationNever take a bath; deworm internal and external bodies as much as possible once a month.

Does your pet’s teeth need to be brushed?

Misunderstanding 3

What? Do pets need brushing too?

The truth

Periodontal disease (gum disease) is a relatively common disease in cats and dogs. If the food residue in the mouth is not cleaned up, plaque will easily form over time and cause gum disease. In severe cases, the teeth will become loose and fall out, and it may even cause heart valve and kidney diseases. Experience sharing

Although brushing your teeth will make them resist, you still need to brush your teeth regularly, the more frequently the better. It is recommended to choose pet-specific toothbrushes and toothpastes.

Brushing method: Brush gently downward in the direction of the teeth. They will be more resistant at first. It is recommended to reward them with food every time you brush. If your pet is suffering from gum disease, it is also recommended to buy a toothbrush specifically designed for pets with gingivitis.

Can pets be bathed frequently?

Misunderstanding 4

My pet wants to be a sweet-smelling and exquisite baby, so I have to give it a bath once a week.

The truth

Cats and dogs do not have sweat glands in their bodies, but they do have sebaceous glands, which secrete oil to protect their skin.

Too frequent cleaning will destroy the protective film. Without this protective film, the skin will become extremely sensitive and have reduced resistance. It will be easily invaded by bacteria and fungi, and will be more likely to suffer from skin diseases and severe hair loss.

Experience sharing

The minimum frequency of bathing a dog is once every 15 days to 20 days. The minimum frequency of bathing for cats is once every 1-2 months. If possible, it is recommended to bathe once every six months.

On the one hand, cats use their tongues to comb their hair, and on the other hand, taking a bath will cause a nervous stress response in cats. Being too nervous will have adverse effects on the health of cats.

Try to control the water temperature at about 37°C, and remember not to use human bath liquid, you must use pet-specific bath liquid. Because human skin is weakly acidic and pet skin is weakly alkaline, long-term use of human bath liquid on pets will damage their skin health.