In the past, I have written about the risks of searching online for advice for our pets instead of going directly to veterinarians or trainers. This week, let’s look at other hazards the internet poses for animal lovers. Some of these many people may not consider risks.
There are many silly things people love doing on social media. What is your pet’s “cupid” or “elf” name? What will your pet be at Halloween? You start with your pet’s name. Next you will be asked to choose a date range based on your birthday or some other important event. This will give you the next part of the fun silly activity. Then give your birth month or zodiac sign to get the next part. There you go, your kitty is now “Ms. Whiskers the Kitty Queen of Winter.”
Because many people use pet names and important dates as part of passwords, think of all the information these games provide. I was at a relative’s house once and tried to access their WiFi. I did not have to ask for the password – it was all information these activities get people to provide.
As I type this, the big TikTok pet challenge is to get close to your dog’s face then yelp or bark while recording the dog’s reaction. The goal is to get a dramatic reaction from your pet.
However, when you understand dog body language, you will see the responses are far from funny. Whale eyes (whites of…
