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I found this video on BlogPaws earlier today. They apparently found it on Facebook, offered by Al Chernoff (from Rescue Ink.) Anyway, I thought it was interesting and worth sharing also.
All of these seem to be commonly held myths and some of them even surface in my veterinary practice on a regular basis. For instance:
- I often see cats that have been injured from falling a long distance. In fact, there is even a name that has been coined for this problem by the veterinary community. It’s called “high-rise syndrome.”
- I am frequently asked about vegan or vegetarian diets for pets. I’m not a big fan of them for dogs though I’ve seen some dogs do well on them. But for cats, the answer is resoundingly “no!” Cats need animal proteins in their diet. They cannot remain healthy on a strictly vegan or vegetarian diet.
- The myth that cats cannot get along with dogs? I have many clients that have both dogs and cats that live peacefully together. My brother and sister-in-law live with four cats and a dog who get along with each other. Growing up, we had a dog and cat that actually slept together. Are there cats that do not like dogs? Yes, there are. And vice versa. But in most cases, cats and dogs can live peacefully together and sometimes even become good friends.
- Cats are low maintenance? Their needs are different than a dog’s needs. However, they do require attention and care, just like any other pet.
- Can cats get rabies? Yes, they can. In fact, in my years of veterinary practice, there have been a handful of cats that tested positive for rabies in the community in which I live and work. Cats need rabies vaccines, just like dogs!
These are just a few of the myths listed in the video. You’ll have to watch the video to see the rest. The video is short (less than 1 1/2 minutes) and has some cute photos in it as well. I think you’ll enjoy it.
About Lorie Huston, DVM
Lorie Huston is a veterinarian, pet health and pet care expert, professional writer, blogger, social media and blogging consultant, and SEO strategist.
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My niece has been bitten by our house cat 3 years ago and Ema (our cat) was tested positive for rabies. It was sad that she had to be put to sleep. We learned a lot from that experience.
What a horrible experience, Julianne. Thank you for sharing it. Hopefully, others can learn without having to go through the same thing.