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Are Candles, Air Fresheners, or Other Scented Products Safe For Pets? 3 Vets Weigh In 49 Shares
It s no secret that scented products have many benefits: from reviving long-forgotten memories to transforming your mood, scents can do wonders for your well-being. However, because cats and dogs have sensitive noses, some scented products can wreak havoc on their sense of smell, according to Matthew McCarthy, DVM, founder of Juniper Valley Animal Hospital.
That said, it s important to remember that not all scented items cause problems. The ingredients, concentration of ingredients, and point of contact all play a role in how likely your pet is to be irritated, poisoned, or experience side effects, Wailani Sung, MS, PhD, DVM, DACVB, a veterinary behaviorist at San Francisco SPCA, told POPSUGAR.
Traipse through the cat food aisle at your leading pet or grocery store, and you ll find that many of the foods we humans eat are ingredients in cat food proteins like chicken, turkey, salmon, and tuna as well as carbohydrates such as rice, oats, peas, and potatoes. Does this mean cats can just eat human foods? Cat Eating from Table Credit: Sharon Dominick
Cats can and do eat many of the same foods people eat, but it s important to keep these ingredients balanced and working together to provide the right nutrient profile for your kitty s health. In addition, these foods [prepared cat foods] are fortified with essential vitamins and minerals based on research by veterinary nutritionists, says Dr. Matthew McCarthy, founder of Juniper Valley Animal Hospital.