{"id":7859,"date":"2026-04-20T10:30:34","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T09:30:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pe-ts.fun\/?p=7859"},"modified":"2026-04-20T10:30:34","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T09:30:34","slug":"this-vet-student-lists-the-items-shed-never-buy-for-her-cat-and-why","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pe-ts.fun\/?p=7859","title":{"rendered":"This Vet Student Lists the Items She&#8217;d Never Buy for Her Cat and Why"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">We all love to grab our cat something fun from the pet store, but some pet products are better than others.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Thankfully, this vet student shared a video on YouTube outlining the products she&#8217;d never buy for her cat and why, so you can shop with a little more knowledge, and knowledge is power.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>\ud83d\udc36\ud83d\udc31<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/parade.com\/newsletters\/parade-pets\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:SIGN UP to get &quot;pawsitivity&quot; delivered right to your inbox with inspiring &amp; entertaining stories about our furry &amp; feathered friends;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;SIGN UP to get \\&quot;pawsitivity\\&quot; delivered right to your inbox with inspiring &amp;amp&quot;}\" class=\"link \"><strong> SIGN UP to get &#8220;pawsitivity&#8221; delivered right to your inbox with inspiring &amp; entertaining stories about our furry &amp; feathered friends<\/strong><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/emojipedia.org\/paw-prints\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:\ud83d\udc3e\ud83d\udc3e;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;\ud83d\udc3e\ud83d\udc3e&quot;}\" class=\"link \"><strong>\ud83d\udc3e\ud83d\udc3e<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;Things I would never buy for my cat, as a vet student,&#8221; the video caption from the channel <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@JunoandKiko\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Juno &amp; Kiko;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Juno &amp;amp&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Juno &amp; Kiko<\/a> reads, and honestly, we wouldn&#8217;t have thought about these things on our own.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Avoid these items that can harm your kitty \ud83d\ude3f #cathealth #vetadvice #vetstudent\" width=\"563\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZS_401Cbla0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">She starts the list with de-shedding combs, going on in the comments to explain that these devices, while they may seem helpful for <a href=\"https:\/\/pawnation.com\/cats\/best-grooming-tool-to-keep-your-cats-coat-matt-free-according-to-a-groomer\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:fluffy cats;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;fluffy cats&quot;}\" class=\"link \">fluffy cats<\/a>, can actually be &#8220;too rough and irritating on skin.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Flat and narrow bowls are next on the list, noting that they can induce &#8220;whisker fatigue and neck strain.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Dog collars come next, which might not be on the top of your cat&#8217;s shopping list, but in case you thought all collars were the same, the vet student points out that collars made for dogs pose an &#8220;asphyxiation risk&#8221; and that cat owners must &#8220;make sure collars are breakaway.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Related: Lesure&#8217;s New Smart Litter Box Is a Must-Have for Cat Parents Everywhere<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\"><strong>What to Use for Your Cats Instead<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">She explains further in the comments that cats are more at risk with collars than dogs because of their tendency to climb and jump off surfaces. A cat&#8217;s collar must be able to break away if it were to get caught on something high up. This way, nothing impedes them from making a healthy landing or obstructing their breathing.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">When one commenter said they felt bad for their cat because they&#8217;ve been using a flat, shallow bowl, the vet student jumped into the comments with easy-to-follow advice.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;You don&#8217;t have to feel bad at all,&#8221; she wrote back. &#8220;It&#8217;s an easy fix. You can even put your current bowls on a raised box or something similar.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Simply <a href=\"https:\/\/pawnation.com\/cats\/elevated-cat-food-bowls\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:raising the bowl;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;raising the bowl&quot;}\" class=\"link \">raising the bowl<\/a> can help relieve neck tension. Meanwhile, rounded bowls without corners make it easier for your cat to enjoy their food without getting whisker fatigue.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">As for the de-shedding combs, they&#8217;re not strictly necessary and are not recommended for frequent use. However, rubber grooming gloves can be a softer, gentler alternative.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Next time you&#8217;re at the pet store shopping for your cat, give a hard think to the items on sale and be sure you&#8217;re buying something that will be fun, safe and comfortable for your active pet.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Related: Vanlife Influencer Shows How They Care for Their Cats When They Go Skiing<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><i>This story was originally published by <a href=\"https:\/\/pawnation.com\/news\/pet-items-avoid-for-cats-according-to-vet-student-youtube\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:PawNation;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;PawNation&quot;}\" class=\"link \">PawNation<\/a> on Apr 18, 2026, where it first appeared in the <a href=\"https:\/\/pawnation.com\/news\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:News;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;News&quot;}\" class=\"link \">News<\/a> section. 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