Animals·Posted on 25 Oct 201622 Secrets Vets Want You To KnowDogs would eat their own shit, so they're definitely OK with eating dog food every day.by Michelle RennexBuzzFeed Staff, AustraliaLinkFacebookPinterestTwitterMail 1. Vets get paid nowhere near as much as you think they do. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 2. And unlike doctors, vets don't receive any government support. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 3. Things that repulse average members of the public are quite enjoyable activities for vets. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 4. Dogs and cats injure more vets than almost any other animal. 5. And it's not pit bulls that bite the most, it's chihuahuas. 6. Puppy school is actually a good thing, but only if it's done right. 7. Vets legally have to treat any unwell animal brought to them, but can refuse to deal with a pet's owner. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 8. When people give up their pets because they can't afford surgery, the animals often go to animal rehoming organisations. 9. Most vets will take a financial loss to ensure injured animals get the treatment they need. 10. Veterinary students do work on your pets, but are always supervised by qualified vets. 11. Everyone is overfeeding their dogs, because everyone is paranoid about underfeeding them. 12. Pet vitamins and supplements are a waste of time if your dog already eats high-quality, balanced commercial food. 13. And don't be afraid of your dog eating the same thing every day, because your dog would literally eat its own shit if you let it. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 14. It only takes a tiny amount of chocolate to put your pet in danger. Warning This image is graphic Tap to reveal Click to reveal 15. Vets use their stethoscopes to avoid having to listen to pet owners ramble on. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 16. And one of their biggest pet peeves are people who bring in animals at 5pm on a Friday when they've been sick for days. 17. Pets can actually suffer from anxiety and depression like humans. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 18. Brushing your dog's teeth is much, much better than giving them a bone to chew on. 19. Just because your dog's nose is wet doesn't mean your dog is healthy. 20. Human shampoo is actually really bad for your dog's skin. 21. The best part of being a vet is making a difference. 22. Oh, and yeah, it's very easy to blame a fart on an animal that doesn't speak English. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF