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Veterinarian lists 6 things pet owners do that 'give him the ick.' Pet parents, take note.

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Dr. Frank Bozelka made the joke in a video posted on YouTube .

The video is meant in good fun, but it contains some helpful pointers for pet owners.

He said the icks in question don’t come from the patients themselves but the pet parents.

He also highlighted some of the choices that pet parents make that cause serious problems for their furry friends.

Dr. Bozelka listed retractable leashes as an ick, simply because they’re so dangerous.

Vets undergo years of education and training to help give our pets the best life possible.

There are other behaviors that vets find frustrating, such as not having pet insurance or an emergency fund.

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