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Myths & Misunderstandings

Myths & Misunderstandings

  1.  Dry food/kibble keeps the teeth clean❌
  2.  ‘Natural’ means good and safe❌
  3.  Each meal must be complete and balanced❌
  4.  Dry food/kibble is a vital component of the diet❌
  5.  The right amount to feed my pet is stated on the packet❌
  6.  My pet is allergic to… ‘insert protein of choice here’❌
  7.  Furballs are normal for long-haired cats❌
  8.  Farting is normal for – ‘insert breed of choice’❌
  9.  My pet does not like chews or raw bones❌
  10. 10. My pet is overweight due to lack of exercise❌
  11. 11. My cat grooms a lot because they are itchy❌
  12. 12. Eating grass means that my pet has an upset tummy❌
  13. 13. Ear infections are caused by swimming or having long floppy ears❌
  14. 14. High protein food is bad for the kidneys❌
  15. 15. To prevent ‘bloat’ I need to put the bowl up on a stand❌
  16. 16. Raw food makes animals aggressive or hyperactive❌
  17. 17. Raw food is unsafe❌
  18. 18. Food allergy tests are accurate❌
  19. 19. All laboratory tests are accurate and can be relied on❌
  20. 20. My pet is not in pain because they are not crying out❌

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