Boyfriend Accuses Girlfriend Of Trying To Poison Him By Using Their Metal Spoon To Mix Cat Food
Can you really get sick if you use the same utensils for your pets? While some people think it's not recommended, others don't see why it's a problem.
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Either way, it's important to communicate your thoughts before accusing your partner. Accusing someone is not right, especially if they're loved ones.
Softandpainful posted on Reddit's "AITA" subreddit, seeking advice on a recent disagreement with her partner. She explained that she has two cats, one of which requires pain medication that she mixes into their food using a metal spoon.
Softandpainful ensures to clean the spoon thoroughly with hot water and dish soap after every use. However, when her partner discovered she had been using their spoons, he became paranoid and accused her of attempting to poison him.
He even called it a "red flag" and demanded she stop using their spoons to mix cat food. Softandpainful is unsure of how to proceed in this situation.
She acknowledges that using their spoons to mix cat food could be seen as gross, but she never considered it to be a problem. Softandpainful wants to get some perspective on whether or not she is in the wrong here.
Here's how the AITA community responded.
Here's OP's post.
1. Her partner's accusation is ridiculous.
2. If her partner can use a restaurant spoon, he shouldn't have a problem with this.
3. Her partner might need therapy.
4. She should get another spoon to satisfy him.
5. Humans get most diseases from humans, not animals.
6. The cat would be dead if the spoon was poisonous.
7. Many people have the wrong impression of pet food.
8. Her partner's behavior is a red flag.
9. Her partner's accusation is cause for concern.
10. Her partner's behavior is strange, but she should comply with his request.
11. It's not an issue if she washes the spoon.
12. There's a likelihood that her partner has other control issues.
13. Her partner would be horrified in some cases.
14. Her partner should have discussed his concerns calmly.
15. A cat's saliva isn't poisonous to humans.
16. A cat's medicine is likely safe for humans.
17. Her partner needs a lesson on the purpose of washing a spoon after use.
18. Her partner is excessively scared of germs
19. Her partner is overreacting.
20. Dedicated pet soon is unnecessary.
What do you think?
While pet food may not be poisonous to humans, it is still recommended to have dedicated utensils for pets. This is because sharing utensils between pets and humans can lead to the transfer of bacteria, which can cause foodborne illnesses.
Additionally, pet food can contact ingredients that may not be suitable for human consumption or have a strong odor and flavor, which can be transferred to human food, making it unpleasant. Even though the risk of getting sick from sharing utensils with pets may be low, it is better to err on the side of caution and take precautions to maintain proper hygiene.
To prevent the risk of foodborne illnesses and cross-contamination, use separate utensils for feeding pets and humans. If sharing utensils is necessary, wash them thoroughly with soap and hot water before using them again for human food.
You can help protect yourself and your pet's health by taking these simple precautions.