Pets And Kids (109)
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Your Canine Etiquette Guide: Dog Park Do's
By Mikkel Becker, Thu Apr 13 10:53:42 EDT 2017Your dog loves the dog park, and you love taking him there to play. But you both need to be on your best behavior while you’re there. Here are six simple ways to be a good dog park citizen and help… Full Article ›
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Do's and Don'ts to Help Kids and Pets Bond
By Mikkel Becker, Wed Apr 12 10:31:24 EDT 2017Spending time with a pet can be a valuable experience for a child. My 7-year-old daughter, Reagan, has been around dogs her entire life. From the moment she came home from the hospital, our two Pugs,… Full Article ›
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Boy Has Tearful Reunion With Neighbor’s Dog
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, Tue Apr 04 06:51:10 EDT 2017A sweet video captures the emotional reunion of 11-year-old Lennox Goebel and his neighbor’s dog. Goebel lives in Nashville, Tennessee, and was best buddies with the dog, Bogart. But they were… Full Article ›
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Why the Human-Animal Bond Is So Important
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, Mon Feb 20 17:46:00 EST 2017I’m a passionate advocate for the human-animal bond — that's not a surprise to anyone. That link between us and our dogs, cats, horses, birds and other pets goes beyond unconditional love… Full Article ›
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Cat Behavior Myths: 5 More Decoded
By Mikkel Becker, Mon Oct 17 01:35:00 EDT 2016Unfortunately, there are far too many myths out there about why our cats do the things they do, and more than a few of these misconceptions cast our cats in a negative light. I recently wrote about… Full Article ›
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Should You Bring Your Dog to School Pickup?
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, Thu Aug 25 14:51:00 EDT 2016The summer’s ending, the kids are back in school — and poor Max the dog has been pining away all day, waiting for his little human buddies to come back home to play. You could load him in the… Full Article ›
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Where Are They Now? Vetstreet Checks in With Some of Our Favorites
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, Wed Aug 10 12:39:00 EDT 2016Among the stories that have touched us most over the years at vetstreet.com have been those that showed the amazing bond between kids and animals. So for the site’s fifth birthday, we… Full Article ›
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5 Ways My Dog Helps Me Be a Better Parent
By Melanie Kramer, Thu May 26 11:29:00 EDT 2016I recently had a baby, and I’m a bit exhausted. We’re still in the “getting up three times a night, haven’t had sleep in days” stage. We also have an almost 2-year-old son, so life in our house is… Full Article ›
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5 Finishes Pets and Kids Can’t Destroy — and 5 to Avoid
Mon May 09 12:27:00 EDT 2016It’s a common situation for pet owners and parents alike: You buy a brand-new couch thinking you’ve purchased a truly indestructible piece of furniture, only to watch it be destroyed within a… Full Article ›
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Boy’s Service Dog Gets Picture in Yearbook
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, Mon May 09 09:00:39 EDT 2016Presley, a Goldendoodle service dog, earned a spot in the Good Hope Middle School yearbook in Louisiana alongside Seph Ware, the 14-year-old boy she accompanies everywhere. Ware, who’s in 7th… Full Article ›
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Play It Safe and Be Polite: Dog Park Rules You Should Never Break
By Mikkel Becker, Thu Mar 24 13:56:00 EDT 2016We all know how the dog park works, right? Our dogs get to play with their canine buddies while we catch up with the other pet parents. It’s a fun, easy outing that everyone enjoys.But the dog park… Full Article ›
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A Veterinarian Confesses: Why Having a New Pet at Home Is Overwhelming (Even for Her!)
By Dr. Patty Khuly VMD , Tue Feb 09 10:14:00 EST 2016Do you have a life? By which I mean, do you go to work every day, maintain a healthy social life or run an active household? If you answered yes to any of these, you’re likely to feel a… Full Article ›