Pets And Kids (104)
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Should You Bring Your Dog to School Pickup?
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, August 25, 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, August 10, 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, May 26, 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
May 9, 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, May 9, 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, March 24, 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, February 9, 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 ›
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Courthouse Dogs: Comforting and Empowering Traumatized Victims to Tell Their Stories
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, December 17, 2015A growing number of assistance dogs are working in the criminal justice system around the country, helping traumatized crime witnesses cope with the stress… Full Article ›
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How Your Kids Can Benefit From a Family Pet
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, November 16, 2015I grew up with dogs on our family's dairy farm. My two kids, Mikkel and Lex, grew up with dogs on our Almost Heaven ranch. And now my granddaughter, Reagan, is following family tradition. She lives… Full Article ›
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You'll Probably Love These 9 "Cute" Pet Pictures. Here's Why You Shouldn't
By Shayna Meliker, October 2, 2015It seems like just about every day now, a pet picture goes viral, thanks to its inescapable cuteness factor. Here at Vetstreet, we love an adorable pet photo as much as any other animal lover, but… Full Article ›
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Kids Save “Miracle” Kitten They Found in a Paper Bag
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, September 28, 2015A fluffy little black kitten who’s recovering at the Wisconsin Humane Society is alive thanks to a group of children who found him in a paper bag on Sept. 7. An adult passing by called the… Full Article ›
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10 of the Best Small Dog Breeds for Families
By Shayna Meliker , August 17, 2015Is anything more exciting (and perhaps a little daunting) than choosing the right family dog? You're getting an extra two pairs of feet pattering around the house and a best friend for your kids to… Full Article ›