We all want what’s best for our furry friends. But what if, by trying our best, we may unintentionally do more harm than good? Think of all the overpriced and delicious-looking snacks you get for your bamboozler at a local pet store, the sea of pet toys you shower them with just because you love ‘em to the moon and back... and you wonder what’s up with your bank balance!
But one vet is debunking common myths and sharing some real useful pet tips, from things to get them at a pet store to things we feed them that are actually very toxic.
Meet Dr. Hunter Finn, TikTok’s beloved veterinarian, who has set out on a mission to educate owners on pet care and “strengthening the human + animal bond.” And with a whopping 1.9M followers and a total of 39.5M likes, it seems like Hunter is doing a terrific job.
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#1
"Don't make them fat. "
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#2
1. Shows you their tummy 2. Gently bites/nibbles you 3. Slowly stares and blinks at you
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#3
"Pig ears. Very fatty. Can contribute to obesity, vomiting and diarrhea. Higher chance of bacterial overgrowth"
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#4
"The plants are extremely toxic and can cause kidney failure. Even the pollen or water from the vase can be toxic"
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#5
"We don't know the exact toxin in the grapes and some dogs will be fine while others go into kidney failure"
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#6
"Bones (Raw or processed) and Hooves. These WILL wear/break your dogs teeth and possibly cause gastrointestinal problems. Remember this: if you can't make any indention with your fingernail or hit it against your knee comfortably, then it's hard for your dog to chew"
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#7
1 year old dog= 31 year old human 2 years=49 What about 7 year old dog? 62 Aging slows down. 8 year old= 64
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#9
"These won't always cause problems, but if shredded, ingested and unable to be passed can become life threatening"
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#10
"Doesn't it always mean they are sick or have a nutritional deficiency? If they eat too much grass it can cause them to vomit yes. But the truth is they probably just enjoy it."
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#11
"Alcohol, onions, chocolate, Macadamia nuts, grapes"
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#12
"They are smelling secretions from anal sacs. These glands produce a unique odor to that animal. It gives them instant information and helps them determine how to act"
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#13
1. Picking fights with housemates. 2. Peeing outside the litterbox 3. Tearing up furniture 4. Overgrooming 5. Sleeping more 6. Overeating
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#14
"Exhibit A. Drown out the rain. Distract them with play. Many different calming nutraceuticals/products. Last resort veterinary prescribed medication"
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#15
1.Hyperactive at times 2. Always hungry 3. Drinks a lot of water 4. Losing weight
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#17
At least once every 3 days. Make sure to get those back molars especially as they chew with those most often
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#18
The next year=about 10 years Then every year = about 7 years after that
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#19
"Meat is the #1 ingredient means it must be the best right? Meat is generally about 70% water. So maybe it should say "water is the first ingredient". Don't base your choice off of this one marketing tactic"
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#20
"Wet noses help their sense of smell and help cool them down"
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#21
"It shortens their life. They rely on you"
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#22
"My whole life's been a lie because that's the most perfect pill pocket I've ever seen"
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#23
"You should never feed a homemade diet. Look, guys, you can absolutely feed on my diet. You just have to take some precautions. The biggest thing you have to worry about is making sure that is balanced. No, just trust me, because I have this little piece of paper right here that says I can practice medicine as a bat. I'm a pet parent, too, and I want what's best for my pets, just like I want what's best for years. Please don't just go Google these recipes and think that they're balanced. They may be tasty, but that's not the best way to do it. There's literally a website called Balance AdCom. You can put in the proteins, carbs, fats, whatever you want. It'll balance it for you. It's free to use and you can literally make sure you're giving your pet everything they need. The trick is you do have to add in like a multivitamin or something that balances that food. But every food you're going to go by will have that done already. And if the food's not balanced, cut it out"
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#24
"All dog feet smell... some more than others. Mainly due to microbes like yeast and bacteria. If the odor is getting stronger or your dog is licking/chewing a lot go see you vet"
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#25
Your dog will suck in air and it can sound pretty scary. But they can breathe and it's very rarely ever an issue. 1. Gently close your dogs muzzle and place finger over one nostril 2. Gently massage their throat
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#26
Make sure there is no xylitol and its super high in calories so MODERATION or else they gonna get chonky
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#28
1.Establish one primary veterinarian 2. If you're concerned, don't wait 3. Invest in pet insurance
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#29
"Yes, they like the exaggerated, high pitched tone. But only when using dog relevant words like 'walk' or 'play'"
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#31
1. Recognizes your name when talked about 2. Guarding you or looking the other way while you eat 3. Prolonged staring at you
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#32
1. Extra gassy or loose poops 2. Itchy skin 3. Vomit 4. Low energy
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#33
"The best way to avoid even HAVING to do this is to use prevention (orals are better than collars). But this product helps you remove the entire tick. Without having to touch it or leave the head in the dog. Prevention is better than simply removing ticks because now this dog is at risk for many different diseases"
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#34
1.Remove the stinger (don't use tweezers) 2. Apply baking soda/water paste and ice the area 3. Call your vet
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#35
"Start allergy treatment"
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#36
"Dog hair constantly goes through different cycles. Dogs that shed less (poodles) have hair constantly in the growing cycle. The BEST way to reduce shedding is to BRUSH your pet frequently"
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#38
1. Allergies (grasses, pollens, food, fleas) 2. Bacterial or Yeast infections 3. Mites (demodex and scabies)
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#41
1. Buy pet insurance as soon as possible 2. High quality diet/supplemets can prevent many diseases 3. Brush their teeth at least once every 3 days
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