Are traditional mops slowlymurdering your pets?

A new study from The University of Arizona Technical School forHousehold Cleaning (UTSHC) recently published research questioning the safety of traditional cleaning methods such as mops, brooms, and the Swiffer. Here is wild speculation from the internet on why non-traditional foot oriented cleaning solutions may be a more eco/pet friendly alternative accompanied by sad pictures of puppies and kittens.

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Is Swiffer Safe for Pets?

Swiffer Wet Jet Rumor Contradicted by the ASPCA. It is an urban myth that the Swiffer Wet Jet cloths and cleaners are unsafe to use around your pets. According to the Animal Poison Control Center of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), Swiffer is a safe product to use with pets around.

Is Bleach Safe for Cats?

If your cat consumes enough to become toxic they will begin Cat Vomiting, have painfully sore throats, Cat Drooling and have severe abdominal pain... If enough fumes were inhaled, you may notice Cat Difficulty Breathing and even Cat Coughs because of the pulmonary irritants in the bleach.

Why Does my Pet Hate My Mop?

The jury is still out on why exactly dogs attack these household items when they are being used. Some say it is out of fear. When we use these items, we are moving erratically to the dog, the dog may think that we need protecting from these objects. With the vacuum, it can be the noise. Some say the behavior is aggressive play. I had one client that struggled with the broom. She spoke to her breeder and found out that the breeder played a “broom game” with the puppies so the dog was trying to play whenever my client tried to clean. There are ways to desensitize a dog from these objects. It does take time and patience. A trainer can demonstrate the proper way to desensitize.

Can You Return a Dog You Adopted?

Many contracts require adopters to return the pet to the shelter if the adoption doesn't work out. ... Even if you feel a little sheepish carrying Spike back into the shelter, as long as your reason for returning him is reasonable, you'll be welcome to adopt from that shelter again.

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