Pets

Dogs, cats, hamsters, birds ... snakes? Whatever your preference, pets are an important part of the family. Learn how to integrate your furry (or furless!) animal friends into your new family life.
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A Cat
13 Ways to Prepare the Pet for Baby
Start preparing your pet now so he's not caught off guard by the new addition to your family. Here are 13 tips!
Woman Petting a Dog
9 Questions to Ask Before Your Family Gets a Dog
Has your family decided to get a dog? With so many breeds available, it may be hard to choose! Learn what characteristics to look for in a family ... Read More
Are You Ready for a Pet?
Think it's time to expand your family by getting a pet? Take our quiz to see if you're prepared for a whole new type of responsibility! ... Read More
Babies and Pets
Got pets? The longing for a complete family, including family pets, sometimes blinds us to the cruel reality that pets and babies are ... Read More
Babies' Contact with Dog and Cat Food Ups Risk for Salmonella
Add keeping Fluffy’s food bowl off the floor once your baby starts crawling to your safety checklist—it could make Baby sick. ... Read More
Girl Holding Bunny
Bringing Home the Easter Bunny
With Easter right around the corner, pet stores are stocking up on bunnies for sale. But before buying that cute, fluffy bunny in the window, ... Read More
Choosing the Right Dog Breed for Your Family
Has your family decided to get a dog? With so many breeds available, it may be hard to choose! Learn what characteristics to look for in a family ... Read More
Dealing with the Loss of a Family Pet
Losing a beloved pet triggers a predictable set of emotions. Understanding how these emotions are at work in your child will help you and your ... Read More
Greener Is Cleaner Week 4: Sanitizing Safely around Pets and Kids
Have a baby and pets, so you want to clean as safely as possible? Find out what cleaning products and practices are safe for ALL your little ones ... Read More
Hollywood Arm Candy: Celebrity Dog Names
Want to know the most Tweet-worthy names in Hollywood? If you’ve had enough of wacky celebrity baby names, check out the names of their dogs! ... Read More
How Much Do You Know About Dog Bites?
What toddler doesn't love to pet a cute dog in the park? Unfortunately not all dogs want to reciprocate with a happy lick on the face. Some bite. ... Read More
How the Family Dog Helps Keep Baby Healthy
Another study suggests that the family dog—and dirt—may be good for Baby's health.
Is Your Dog Ready for Baby?
Your four-legged "baby" is about to share the house with the real thing. Is Rover ready for a hairless, drooling sibling? Take our quiz and find ... Read More
Kids and Dogs Living in Harmony
Gotta love dogs! But the loving, loyal relationship between your child and beloved pet is not necessarily natural or immediate. This bond ... Read More
May I Pet Your Dog?
Because many children will run right up to a dog, hug and kiss him without once considering the dangers. Here are tips to keep your child safe ... Read More
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