Cat or dog licking plates

[FlorayG]

When I finish a meal I put the plate on the floor for one of my cats to lick. It saves food waste and bunging up the sink with bits. OF COURSE I wash the plate afterwards ( even though it's clean enough to put back in the cupboard &#128521
But some people say to me this is 'a disgusting habit '
What do you think? And if you think it's wrong to let a dog or cat lick plates, why do you think that? ( I don't do it when I have guests just in case they are of the ' disgusting habit ' state of mind)

[Guest]

I don’t like it. I feel it is disgusting even if everything is washed properly. My cats will lick plates If I leave them out, but I don’t. I even have a separate brush for washing the cats bowls with. Also the food the cat is getting even in small amounts will end up damaging their teeth even more.

[princessgem]

Our dog was allowed to do this with his previous owner. A very hard habit to break, the reason we don’t like it is because he scrounges when we’re eating! He’s watching us like a hawk for us to finish so he can finish off 😂 he gets no such luck 😃

[FlorayG]

Originally Posted by Clairelovestate

I don’t like it. I feel it is disgusting even if everything is washed properly. My cats will lick plates If I leave them out, but I don’t. I even have a separate brush for washing the cats bowls with. Also the food the cat is getting even in small amounts will end up damaging their teeth even more.

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But you don't say why you think it's disgusting

[Jaspercat10]

Yes our dog does the prewash before the dishwasher so don’t worry I am as disgusting as you 😜

[minnie29]

Oh no! no way. Our cat wouldn't dare (well she probably would if we are not looking lol).
Just doesn't seem right :/

[FlorayG]

Originally Posted by minnie29

Oh no! no way. Our cat wouldn't dare (well she probably would if we are not looking lol).
Just doesn't seem right :/

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But why not?

[Orlando 2004]

🤮😱ooh no just the thought of it. I realise the plate will get washed but I just think cats or dogs shouldn't use the same plates/dishes. It just doesn't seem hygienic.

[minnie29]

Originally Posted by FlorayG

But why not?

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Well I wouldn't lick a plate either so I suppose that's a reason. Just not very good manors - I teach my cat good manors lol

[FlorayG]

Originally Posted by minnie29

Well I wouldn't lick a plate either so I suppose that's a reason. Just not very good manors - I teach my cat goo manors lol

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I'd love to see a video of your cat using a knife and fork 😁