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What is the main reason for the bans on fish pedicures in some U.S. states and Canadian provinces?
What is the main reason for the bans on fish pedicures in some U.S. states and Canadian provinces?
- The fish used in pedicures pose a threat to native plant and animal life if released into the wild
- The fish used in pedicures require human skin to survive, which is considered animal cruelty
- The fish cannot be disinfected or sanitized to prevent them from spreading bacteria
- It is impossible to clean the fish pedicure tubs between clients, leading to a risk of infection (correct)
What is the risk associated with using Chinchin fish in pedicures?
What is the risk associated with using Chinchin fish in pedicures?
- They require human skin to survive, which is considered animal cruelty
- They grow teeth and can break the skin, increasing the risk of infection (correct)
- They are often mislabeled as Garra rufa fish
- They cannot be disinfected or sanitized to prevent them from spreading bacteria
What is the potential harm that fish pedicures can do to the environment?
What is the potential harm that fish pedicures can do to the environment?
- The water in the fish pedicure tubs can become contaminated with bacteria and other pathogens
- The fish used in pedicures require human skin to survive, which is considered animal cruelty
- The fish cannot be disinfected or sanitized to prevent them from spreading bacteria
- The fish used in pedicures pose a threat to native plant and animal life if released into the wild (correct)
