Random: Don’t let your Wii pet on your Switch, warns Nintendo

Even though the Switch is nearing the end of its lifespan, Nintendo still offers some valuable advice for both new and existing owners. After all, we want these devices to last as long as possible, right?

in one social media postsThe company’s customer service branch has warned users to pay attention to where they keep their Switch consoles and accessories in the presence of any pets. It says that pet saliva and urine can cause the system to malfunction due to excessive exposure to water. Uh.

It’s actually pretty obvious stuff, but you should keep it in mind if you want to preserve your Switch for as long as possible. Dogs in particular can be very cheeky at times, and before you know it, your Joy-Con controllers will be emitting a suspicious ammonia smell.

Chances are if you’re like us, though, you’ve kept your Switch’s near-perfect moniker since 2017 (or whenever you happened to pick one up). They are precious and need to be taken care of. Until ‘Switch 2’ launches with backward compatibilitythat is, and our current systems will be collecting dust.

Rub.