Can You Have a Pet and a Clean Home?

Medically Reviewed by Shruthi N, MD on October 14, 2024

Question 1/15
What's the secret to a non-stinky litter box?
- Use scented litter
- Scoop every day
- Spray air freshener near the box
- All of the above
Question 2/15
Should you ever give a cat a bath?
- Yes
- No
Question 3/15
How often should you give your dog a bath?
- At least once a month
- At least once every 3 months
- At least once every 6 months
Question 4/15
Why do dogs like to roll on dead animals and other gross things?
- To attract other dogs
- So they'll get a bath
- To impress you
- To mask their scent
Question 5/15
Only unneutered male cats spray their urine.
- True
- False
Question 6/15
What's the best way to clean pet barf in your carpet?
- Wash with soap and water
- Use an ammonia-based cleaner
- Sprinkle with baking soda
- Any of the above
Question 7/15
Why do dogs chew everything?
- It's fun
- It's stimulating
- It helps calm them down
- All of the above
Question 8/15
An "accident" isn't always an accident.
- True
- False
Question 9/15
Learn to ignore pet hair! There's no easy way to get rid of it on clothes and furniture.
- True
- False
Question 10/15
How can I stop my dog from shedding?
- Give your dog a haircut
- Brush your dog regularly
- Rub moisturizer into your dog's skin
- You can't
Question 11/15
How can you get a cat to stop scratching furniture?
- Put up scratching posts
- Cover the areas with sticky tape or foil
- Praise your cat for scratching something else
- All of the above
Question 12/15
Dry food will cut down on smells.
- True
- False
Question 13/15
Why are some dogs so gassy?
- They eat food that's not easily digested
- They eat too fast
- They eat table scraps
- All of the above
Question 14/15
Most puppies are housetrained by what age?
- 1 to 2 months
- 4 to 6 months
- 8 to 10 months
- 1 year
Question 15/15
Crating is bad for your dog.
- True
- False