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Woman Asks Reddit If She's In The Wrong For Using Human Utensils To Serve Dog Food

Her boyfriend said she was being an a**hole and that she should go and buy a special serving spoon for the dog.

Woman Asks Reddit If She's In The Wrong For Using Human Utensils To Serve Dog Food

A simple question about dog food turned into a full-blown relationship spat, and Reddit had plenty to say about it.

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One woman explained that she and her boyfriend had been using their regular utensils to serve their dog’s food, as long as they were washed afterward. That arrangement seemed fine until his mother visited, called it nasty, and suddenly the boyfriend changed his tune.

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Now the couple is arguing over whether a spoon for the dog is a basic hygiene issue or just an unnecessary overreaction. Read on.

The Redditor explained that her boyfriend had been concerned about her using their utensils to dish up their dog's food.

The situation escalated when his mother commented that it was "nasty" to use human utensils for the dog food. So, the OP asked the Reddit community if she was the a**hole here.

The Redditor explained that her boyfriend had been concerned about her using their utensils to dish up their dog's food.Reddit/u/jerryyyyyy1
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This is where the comments started rolling in.

Here's how people reacted.

"It's actually safe for people."

Here's how people reacted.Reddit/u/JuryNo7670
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As it should be!

As it should be!Reddit/u/Vertigote

Spoilt kitties.

Spoilt kitties.Reddit/u/No-Locksmith_8590

A measuring cup will do the trick.

A measuring cup will do the trick.Reddit/u/mchollahan

"Utensils that have had raw chicken on them are more dangerous."

"Utensils that have had raw chicken on them are more dangerous."Reddit/u/Elaan21

Excellent!

Comment discussing dishwasher safety, raw chicken contamination, and toxic soap concerns.Reddit/u/GeneralDismal6410

This is similar to the Reddit fight over whether a woman should share ice cream with her sisters puppy.

"The dishwasher soap is more toxic."

"The dishwasher soap is more toxic."Reddit/u/robbbbb

Don't forget they've been in people's MOUTHS too!

Don't forget they've been in people's MOUTHS too!Reddit/u/ThePyodeAmedha

"Flatware washes up just fine."

"Flatware washes up just fine."Reddit/u/bjr70

Plastic forks are good.

Plastic forks are good.Reddit/u/Western_Compote_4461

"It's not like it's a toxic substance!"

"It's not like it's a toxic substance!"Reddit/u/smokey_flutterby

"I have faith in my dishwasher."

"I have faith in my dishwasher."Reddit/u/MidwestNormal

"You could 100% eat dog food."

"You could 100% eat dog food."Reddit/u/toxicgecko

Umm, ick!

Reddit-style debate about reusing utensils, dog food, and dishwasher faith.Reddit/u/thatbitch8008

"Your BF is an a**hole for calling YOU an a**hole!"

"Your BF is an a**hole for calling YOU an a**hole!"Source

"It's no different than eating with the utensils, then washing them to reuse."

"It's no different than eating with the utensils, then washing them to reuse."Reddit/u/redcarrot33

"He can buy the spoon himself!"

"He can buy the spoon himself!"Reddit/u/Allaboutbird

"Dog food may taste like s**t, but it won't hurt a spoon."

"Dog food may taste like s**t, but it won't hurt a spoon."Reddit/u/Palutana

So, what do you think? Is using human utensils for animal food gross, or is it perfectly fine?

I mean, we've all done it at some point, right? Besides, what's the point of washing our dishes if we don't trust that they're clean afterward?

Well, technically, there is no reason to believe that animal food is unhygienic. Although it may not be particularly appetizing for us, pet food is still food after all and is not dirty.

We would love to know your opinion on our OP's situation. Let us know your thoughts in the comment section.

Wondering if it’s wrong to prioritize your dog’s gourmet meals over your partner’s dinner? Read this AITA about cooking a gourmet meal for a dog but not the partner.

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