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Pets seem dirty
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Ya know, I love animals. When I was a kid I had no problems just letting my dog jump all over me and lick me.
Now, my wife and I are preparing to get a dog of our own and I've started thinking more about cleanliness for some reason.
The thought of the dog going out to take a dump, then coming back inside, sitting his dirty ass all over the carpet and my lap is bothering me.
But it happened when I was a kid and I didn't get sick or die so whatever. I want a damn dog.
Now, my wife and I are preparing to get a dog of our own and I've started thinking more about cleanliness for some reason.
The thought of the dog going out to take a dump, then coming back inside, sitting his dirty ass all over the carpet and my lap is bothering me.
But it happened when I was a kid and I didn't get sick or die so whatever. I want a damn dog.
Just like the immense amount of work in care and training, cleanliness is included in that. If you're a decent pet owner anyway. I go out of my way to keep cleaning cloths in my car and entryway of my place. I use baby wipes and a gentle body wash to get his feet when we get back from outside. I just took an old paint tray and put it on top of a cheap cloth mat where he dries his feet next to our shoes. I think he likes the cold water because it's so hot out right now. Got citronella cloths if he goes to the dog park and might get some baddies from other dogs or grass. Regular groomer visits. He has his own blankets that only he's allowed on, etc. Treat training worked wonders.
It's a lot of work but I'd never trade it for anything. I don't get bothered if someone else thinks it's gross because I've seen some really awful homes and apartments from lackadaisical owners.
It's a lot of work but I'd never trade it for anything. I don't get bothered if someone else thinks it's gross because I've seen some really awful homes and apartments from lackadaisical owners.
I've been around a lot more stinky humans than stinky pets.
That said, yeah, I love my critter but when he decides to come in after rolling in the garden and getting dirt and seeds all over the kitchen floor (or in extreme cases bloody smears from a half-dead mouse he brought with him), my inner neat freak has a fit.
That said, yeah, I love my critter but when he decides to come in after rolling in the garden and getting dirt and seeds all over the kitchen floor (or in extreme cases bloody smears from a half-dead mouse he brought with him), my inner neat freak has a fit.
Not really. I was just joking anyway, though the guy who originally asked might be happy
OP, I work as a nurse in a hospital. I have been spat on, urinated on, pooped on, breathed in human skin whilst changing sheets, been exposed to various hospital born viruses and infections and kissed on the face by various patients. First thing I do when I go home is shower Then I hug my cats and rub their fur in my face lol. You'll live, trust me.
I've seen adult humans caked in feces up to their chin.
Any dog would have to work really hard to get this rank.
Any dog would have to work really hard to get this rank.
At least animals try to clean themselves. So many customers at my work just don't give a damn and come into the store in pyjamas and reek like all hell.
Agree with OP 100%. I've been to plenty of homes with cats/dogs and they all stink and have hair all over the place. Of course the owners are completely oblivious claiming their pets don't stink.
The only pets that should be allowed indoors are the ones that live in their own container so that way their filth is confined to their dedicated space.
The only pet I would personally ever keep inside a home are fish or aquatic animals that live in an aquarium as there are effective natural and mechanical means to deal with their dirtiness.
The only pets that should be allowed indoors are the ones that live in their own container so that way their filth is confined to their dedicated space.
The only pet I would personally ever keep inside a home are fish or aquatic animals that live in an aquarium as there are effective natural and mechanical means to deal with their dirtiness.
I dont.
I have no problem with pet owners, we all have our things in life. But I don't want to be around anyone who has multiple pets because of the defensivenss and the fact they can't but help to want to talk about the same pets I don't give a fuck about.
People who have one pet generally are ok. They tend to keep it to themselves and it's no big deal. People who have multiple tend to need to tell the world like we give a fuck.
As for affection, meh. You can have affection for a toaster. Just because you have affection for something does not absolve you of criticism, doesn't make the thing you are affectionate towards appealing and doesn't change how hygienic it is to own.
I have no problem with the bond between a pet and it's owner. Do you. But just because you love and care for your pet doesn't change the fact I consider indoor pets to be a disgusting practise.
Animals have one place. Outside.
People who don't like dogs, cats or other pets and animals around the house are unbelievable. Those who then also insist that the concept of pets should be abandoned are just moronic.
They are, but you can clean them and keep them, and the space they occupy, clean to the best of your ability. Part of the responsibility.
Of course, that will vary between owners and pets due to personality and other variables.
My eldest dog barely sheds unless she's ill. My youngest dog leaves a carpet where ever he lies or sits. He obviously needs more maintenance, but I do the best I can.
Of course, that will vary between owners and pets due to personality and other variables.
My eldest dog barely sheds unless she's ill. My youngest dog leaves a carpet where ever he lies or sits. He obviously needs more maintenance, but I do the best I can.
Are you honestly upset that animals don't bathe themselves with water and soap? I don't know how people like you function, tbh. You seem to be disturbed by the fact that your fantasy-based perception of what things "should be" isn't reality.
Walk up to random dogs that lick themselves clean and have a sniff. Then go to any anime or video game convention and get close to the patronage. Boom, you just got scienced.
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You meet some of the weirdest people on ResetEra. I would hate to invite some of you to my neighborhood.
As a pet owner, I agree with you OP. All these pet owners in the thread just don't wanna accept that we love pets regardless of them being dirty.
So why do you live in a house then? You are also an animal, an extremely dirty one so guess you should go outside with the dogs and cats so the house stays nice and clean as thats the important thing, that everything is CLEAN
You have issues with smells and hair and fail to seemingly understand you yourself also shed hair / skin constantly that accumulates inside your house, you give off foul odours you have become accustomed to that others will notice. You spread faecal matter all around your house and sleep in an area infested with mites and bugs and think because you take a shower you are magically free of all of this.
And if you can't understand having affection towards other forms of complex life and think a toaster is equally something you could be affectionate towards you are beyond help
That's not bad. I wasn't expecting this.
I bet you get weird looks from all the other Inklings in the Square for all the yuck faces you make at Judd every time you pass by.
My kitties are really clean. I mean all they do is sleep, eat and poop, clean themselves, get pet and play. They stay inside and as long as I brush them occasionally they barely shed. I mean I get that people get accustomed to smells but when I smell them they smell nice. Not like a baby but it's pleasant.
We've taken to streaming kittens and pets to our TV while we work
https://explore.org/livecams/dog-bless-you/puppy-whelping-room
Adorable
Pets rock
https://explore.org/livecams/dog-bless-you/puppy-whelping-room
Adorable
Pets rock
you better not be shampooing cats. it's bad for their fur. there's a reason they clean themselves.
That just seems rude, but besada is gone and you can let go of that now, Dennis. Was a long time ago and you've learned so much.
You're a barrel of laughs, mate.
But humans are also animals therefore you belong outside? QED.
What a thread to read through. This is a thread for germophobes period.
However, there are parts of Islam that doesn't accept pets as part of their religious belief, especially dogs in the home. That I can try to respect and understand. https://www.huffingtonpost.com/ingrid-mattson/whats-up-with-muslims-and_b_1144819.html
However, there are parts of Islam that doesn't accept pets as part of their religious belief, especially dogs in the home. That I can try to respect and understand. https://www.huffingtonpost.com/ingrid-mattson/whats-up-with-muslims-and_b_1144819.html
I do love listening to germaphobes, so much worry over things completely out of their control. Life is easier when you let that stuff go.
Anyone who has been to an anime or gaming convention knows that humans are sometimes much more gross than pets.
Yet by starting to wash our hands we saved millions of lives go figure.
The only reason kids don't eat poop is because there's no poop readily available for them to eat. I'm serious. I saw a kid on the train a year ago LICKING THE WINDOW while his mother just sat there. Kids will put whatever in their mouths, which is why they're sick all the time.Pets eat poop while kids do not. That is true......
....but in the end that doesn't even make difference
Dogs certainly do gross stuff too, of course.
They're a little dirty, but you're dirty too. I mean... everything is basically dirty. Your house get shit particles everywhere when you flush the toilet, or even when you pee. Get over it.
Also, my pets are kept indoors and they smell great.
Uh... they do. The definitely do.
Also, my pets are kept indoors and they smell great.
Uh... they do. The definitely do.
Cats tongues are literally like sandpaper. They evolved so they could clean themselves without being dirty.
Cats track litter they shit and piss in. Way dirtier to have in a house than dogs.
I'd much rather have a random dog off the street lick my face than touch anything in a public toilet.