Celebrity veterinarian shares shocking reminder ahead of tick season
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As animal lovers, we always want the best for our beloved furry friends. We take extra time to choose the tastiest food, pick out the fluffiest toys, and, of course, keep them safe from harm and any illnesses that lurk around the corner.
An important part of maintaining their health is to be aware of the inherent risks of being a pet owner, and Dr Chris Brown made an important revelation that all pet owners need to know.
It is tick season, and the Bondi-based veterinarian noticed a case that prompted him to post a reminder to all pet owners.
In a recent social media post, he warned about the possibility of mistaking male and female pets’ nipples for ticks and attempting to remove them.
The doctor reminded the viewer that male and female cats and dogs have around 8-10 nipples each—making it unlikely that your pet's secret spots along their bellies and chests are actually blood-sucking parasites.
'The moment tick season begins, which is now, I see a dog a week in the vet hospital where their owner has tried to remove their nipple,' he explained.
The video garnered a lot of attention, with pet owners sharing their own experiences similar to the doctor shared.
‘I did this to my pug until my partner said, “Um, it's his nipple",’ one user wrote.
Another said: ‘This has definitely happened at one of the veterinary clinics I’ve worked for.’
On Tuesday, September 26, Dr Brown also followed up his post on his veterinarian business page, answering the common query he received after the initial post: ‘Why do cats and dogs have so many nipples?’
He wrote: ‘Well, as the male owner of two myself, the answer is actually pretty fascinating. And it’s found in the womb…’
‘You see, even though a pet pregnancy is comparatively quick (roughly 9 weeks in both dogs and cats), the all-important nipples actually develop BEFORE that foetus becomes either male or female at 6 weeks of age,’ he explained.
‘So it’s all timing. And weirdly, nipples are prioritised. It’s a case of nipples before other “bits”. Or NBOB. So there you go, the fact (and acronym) you never thought you'd learn. You're welcome!’ Dr Brown continued.
Social media users were fascinated with this bit of information, with one commenting: ‘Thanks for the tidbits about bits, I cannot wait to casually drop this into conversation at a dinner party.’
‘Must admit, I didn't even begin to wonder if male dogs had nipples,’ another shared.
Knowing this, we can be assured that pet owners can be more confident checking their furry friends for ticks.
You can watch Dr Brown’s video here:
Do you have a similar experience of ‘mistaken’ identity—or bits, to be more specific—with your pets? Maybe you also know of tips to handle ticks on pets? Share them in the comments below!
An important part of maintaining their health is to be aware of the inherent risks of being a pet owner, and Dr Chris Brown made an important revelation that all pet owners need to know.
It is tick season, and the Bondi-based veterinarian noticed a case that prompted him to post a reminder to all pet owners.
In a recent social media post, he warned about the possibility of mistaking male and female pets’ nipples for ticks and attempting to remove them.
Dr Chris Brown shared a warning to pet owners on social media. Credit: @drchrisbrown/Instagram
The doctor reminded the viewer that male and female cats and dogs have around 8-10 nipples each—making it unlikely that your pet's secret spots along their bellies and chests are actually blood-sucking parasites.
'The moment tick season begins, which is now, I see a dog a week in the vet hospital where their owner has tried to remove their nipple,' he explained.
The video garnered a lot of attention, with pet owners sharing their own experiences similar to the doctor shared.
‘I did this to my pug until my partner said, “Um, it's his nipple",’ one user wrote.
Another said: ‘This has definitely happened at one of the veterinary clinics I’ve worked for.’
On Tuesday, September 26, Dr Brown also followed up his post on his veterinarian business page, answering the common query he received after the initial post: ‘Why do cats and dogs have so many nipples?’
He wrote: ‘Well, as the male owner of two myself, the answer is actually pretty fascinating. And it’s found in the womb…’
‘You see, even though a pet pregnancy is comparatively quick (roughly 9 weeks in both dogs and cats), the all-important nipples actually develop BEFORE that foetus becomes either male or female at 6 weeks of age,’ he explained.
‘So it’s all timing. And weirdly, nipples are prioritised. It’s a case of nipples before other “bits”. Or NBOB. So there you go, the fact (and acronym) you never thought you'd learn. You're welcome!’ Dr Brown continued.
Dr Brown explained why pets have 8-10 nipples. Credit: drool_by_drchrisbrown/Instagram
Social media users were fascinated with this bit of information, with one commenting: ‘Thanks for the tidbits about bits, I cannot wait to casually drop this into conversation at a dinner party.’
‘Must admit, I didn't even begin to wonder if male dogs had nipples,’ another shared.
Knowing this, we can be assured that pet owners can be more confident checking their furry friends for ticks.
You can watch Dr Brown’s video here:
Do you have a similar experience of ‘mistaken’ identity—or bits, to be more specific—with your pets? Maybe you also know of tips to handle ticks on pets? Share them in the comments below!
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