I’m a vet and these are the things dog owners do that I can’t stand, and almost everyone is guilty of.
- Vet Reveals Things Dog Owners Do She Hates
- Dr. Laura warned against dog parks and hard chew toys
A top vet has revealed the three things dog owners do that she hates.
Dr. Laura Robinson, known online as Vet Lo, said that if dog owners refrain from these three acts, “it will make your vet happy.”
She said “pet parents” shouldn’t take their dogs to dog parks, let them chew on antlers/hard toys, or use “all-natural” and “over-the-counter” flea and tick prevention products like essential oils.
First on Dr. Laura’s list of things dog owners shouldn’t do is take them to dog parks.
“I know they’re funny, but all I see are dog bites, fleas, ticks, intestinal parasites and other injuries,” the American vet explained on Instagram. video.
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Veterinarian Dr. Laura Robinson has revealed the three things dog owners do that vets ‘hate’: from going to dog parks to using ‘over the counter’ flea and tick treatments
Dr. Laura advised against giving dogs antlers: “The number of times I’ve seen dogs come in with broken teeth because they were given a toy too hard to chew on is too numerous to count.”
Second, the animal doctor cautioned against giving pets antlers, which are available at many major pet stores, to chew on.
“The number of times I’ve seen dogs come in with broken teeth because they were given a toy too hard to chew on is too numerous to count,” he said.
‘The golden rule: hit what you want to give your dog against your kneecap; if it hurts, it’s too hard.
Lastly, Dr. Laura advised against ‘all natural’ products that claim to prevent fleas and ticks and are available without a prescription.
‘These don’t work. I repeat, these don’t work,’ she said.
Dr. Laura advised against ‘all natural’ products that claim to prevent fleas and ticks and are available without a prescription. ‘These don’t work. I repeat, these are useless,’ she said.
Dr. Laura said she sees dog bites, fleas, ticks, worms and other injuries sustained at the dog park.
Dr. Laura’s advice racked up more than 49,700 views and sparked lively debate among animal lovers.
‘Correct! It’s nice to hear honesty from a vet! wrote one viewer.
Many were outraged by the claim that essential oils “don’t work” for flea prevention, but one vet nurse responded, “We hear so many times how essential oils really make dogs so sick…especially oregano.”
Others criticized pet stores for selling antler chews because of the potential injuries they cause and welcomed Dr. Laura’s ‘rule of thumb’.
“I just don’t get how people still think antlers make a good chew toy,” said one woman.
‘100 percent on the antlers… my Boxer sports a crown thanks to them. Now I wear them if my fingernail can penetrate it then they can have it,’ he said for a second.
‘I know dogs need to chew on things, but I never knew they could break their teeth… makes perfect sense when I stop to think about it! Thanks for the patella tip! added a third.
