Cat Mom Vs Dog Dad: Double Standard Sparks Heated Argument Over Pet Etiquette Rules
OP thought the “pet etiquette” conversation in his relationship would be simple, then his girlfriend’s cat decided to turn it into a full-blown debate over who gets to do what around food. And the argument got hotter because OP kept asking the same thing, how is his dog being by her food worse than another animal licking it?
By the time the comments started flying about sanitation, boundaries, and whether cats are “gross” for reasons his dog never got blamed for, OP was stuck wondering if this was really about pets or just a double standard.
The OP writes...
The girlfriend's cat hopped on the table and started licking up the milk in her cereal
How is OP's dog being by her food worse than another animal licking it?
The whole thing kicked off when OP watched his girlfriend’s cat lick cereal milk straight off the table, then immediately got hit with the “your dog is the problem” logic.
We've gathered some of the most upvoted comments from other Redditors for you to read through below
Cats are not more sanitary than dogs
She can leave if she has a problem with it
This Redditor just had to say it and the OP responded
Cats bury their poo with their feet?
OP pushed back hard, pointing out that his dog “being by her food” was apparently worse than a cat literally drinking from the cereal.
This drama matches the dog person whose girlfriend rejected his ultimatum to rehome her cat before moving in.
The comments got ugly fast, with people arguing cats are not more sanitary than dogs, while others basically told OP to deal with it or leave.
The OP had this to add in the comments about his dog
she actually is a good friend to my dog, she always buys toys for him and always brings out steak for him. he also really likes her and get's super excited when he sees her car pull up. he just really grosses her out but she's not mean to him for it.
And the comments continues...
It's important to set clear boundaries with both animals
This Redditor wants to throw up thinking about it
They should both train their pets
OP's frustration with the double standard in pet treatment is understandable, given the stark contrast between how his dog is treated versus his girlfriend's cat. The situation points out the challenges of managing different pet ownership styles in a relationship.
The incident serves as a turning point, and it might prompt the OP to reevaluate the relationship and consider whether this is a sign of deeper compatibility issues.
Now OP is stuck wondering if he’s arguing about food etiquette, or if he’s really dating a double standard.
Still think it is “just pet etiquette”? See how the cat got shut down during sleepover demands in this man versus girlfriend over the “independent” cat sleepover rule.
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