I wasn't sure where to post this, so if this is not the right spot I apologize in advance.
I am just really annoyed by something and want to vent about it, and I can't think of a better place where more people would understand.
I went to PetSmart today because I needed cat litter. While I was there I decided to pick up some kitten wet food for Chloe since she's down to a few cans. I grabbed about 15 cans and some pouches, a few from new brands to Chloe to see if they'll get her to eat more wet food.
This is my conversation with the guy working at the checkout stand:
Him: You must have a cat that really likes wet food.
Me: Actually not really, that's why I have so many different brands. I'm trying to find something she'll like.
Him: Do you feed her a dry food?
Me: (knowing already where this is going) Yes, I feed both dry and wet.
Him: Well cats don't really need wet food, if you feed dry that's all you need.
Me: Actually, cats don't need dry food.
Him: No, the dry food cleans their teeth. If they don't eat dry food, they get bad teeth.
Me: Well, the literature on that in veterinary journals is pretty outdated and cats can actually get quite dehydrated and have other health problems if they eat only dry food.
Him: Well I've never had that problem.
At this point it's already akward, I'm grumpy already because I've had a super long day but I am trying to be nice and polite.....but seriously. (1) Why do cashiers at ANY store feel the need to comment on what you buy? and (2) Did I ask him for his opinion on dry food v. wet food?
I am just really annoyed by something and want to vent about it, and I can't think of a better place where more people would understand.
I went to PetSmart today because I needed cat litter. While I was there I decided to pick up some kitten wet food for Chloe since she's down to a few cans. I grabbed about 15 cans and some pouches, a few from new brands to Chloe to see if they'll get her to eat more wet food.
This is my conversation with the guy working at the checkout stand:
Him: You must have a cat that really likes wet food.
Me: Actually not really, that's why I have so many different brands. I'm trying to find something she'll like.
Him: Do you feed her a dry food?
Me: (knowing already where this is going) Yes, I feed both dry and wet.
Him: Well cats don't really need wet food, if you feed dry that's all you need.
Me: Actually, cats don't need dry food.
Him: No, the dry food cleans their teeth. If they don't eat dry food, they get bad teeth.
Me: Well, the literature on that in veterinary journals is pretty outdated and cats can actually get quite dehydrated and have other health problems if they eat only dry food.
Him: Well I've never had that problem.
At this point it's already akward, I'm grumpy already because I've had a super long day but I am trying to be nice and polite.....but seriously. (1) Why do cashiers at ANY store feel the need to comment on what you buy? and (2) Did I ask him for his opinion on dry food v. wet food?