If you’ve ever been to your local pet store then no doubt you’ve seen a snake or two for sale. Usually they are unhealthy, overly expensive, and not well cared for. Which would make most of us walk away without a second glance, but kids are different. They see a snake and they want the [...]
December 29 2008 | Exotic Pet and Pet & Child | No Comments »
By Jennifer Koretsky
The Christmas holidays are fast approaching! While you’re busy decorating and preparing your home for guests, here are a few important tips to keep your dog safe this season.
The Christmas Tree
Tinsel, small ornaments, and ornament hooks are major choking hazards for dogs. It’s best to avoid tinsel altogether and keep small ornaments high [...]
October 08 2008 | Dog & Puppy and Getting a Pet and Pet & Child and Pet Care | No Comments »
Summer is generally the time to have fun with your family and enjoy many activities together. Days are usually longer than usual and the children are out on vacation. The downside to this fun is that summer also ushers in a season of heat stroke, sunburn and exhaustion. This can threaten your family as well [...]
August 06 2008 | Dog & Puppy and Pet & Child and Pet Health and Pet Safety | No Comments »
by Sean Russell
1. Learn Responsibility – Horses will teach your child responsibility very quickly. Make sure that your child does all the work involved in caring for the horse. Everything from feeding, cleaning stalls, grooming, saddling and riding. Children will want to ride but they may not always be eager to do the work. However [...]
July 31 2008 | Horses and Pet & Child | No Comments »
by Jonathon Hardcastle
Although growing up you were fortunate to have a pet friend, its loss did make you suffer greatly and you decided not to risk exposing your kids to the same experience of them having to cope one day with the loss of their animal friend. But, life always finds a way to [...]
June 23 2008 | Dog & Puppy and Pet & Child | No Comments »
by Gerry Ronson
Dogs require a lot of attention and some dogs can be extremely sensitive, which means they are not always best for small or young children. When you have children who want a pet there are several things you should consider. Below is a list of dog breeds that do well with [...]
March 28 2008 | Dog & Puppy and Pet & Child | No Comments »
By Larry Chamberlain
“Can I have a puppy? Please, oh please, I’ll take care of it and look after it and everything.”
Just what do you say to your kids when they ask for a pet? It is perfectly true that growing up with a family pet can teach children responsibility and to develop their social skills. [...]
February 23 2008 | Pet & Child and Pet Care | No Comments »
By Cynthia Clark
Grief is the normal and natural reaction when a pet has died. Everyone, including children perceives loss differently. Grief is a very personal and unique experience. One of the most difficult tasks for grieving children is to learn how to incorporate the death of a pet into their life and to figure out [...]
January 16 2008 | Getting a Pet and Pet & Child and Pet Care and Pet Health | No Comments »
By Andrea Austin
How To Teach Your Children The Proper Care For Your Pet Rabbit!
Children are naturally innately drawn to cute, cuddle-y little creatures, and they will probably want to pick up, stroke and play with your new pet rabbit. But while this may be tempting, it’s potentially quite dangerous — both to the bunny and [...]
January 09 2008 | Getting a Pet and Pet & Child and Pet Care and Rabbit | No Comments »
By Christine Perry
Our pets are part of our families and our memories. Whether they are dogs, cats, hamsters or rabbits, they enrich our lives. Creating a pet-themed scrapbook album will preserve the special moments you share with them. Consider these scrapbooking pet page ideas to make an album just for your pet [...]
January 01 2008 | Pet & Child and Pet Care and Pet Love | 1 Comment »
The big day has finally arrived, a new member of the family will be joining your ranks.
When you bring the little one home, you want to know you have made the right decision, are they going to fit in well with the other family members, will they be kind to everyone, will they be [...]
December 31 2007 | Dog & Puppy and Getting a Pet and Pet & Child | 1 Comment »
By Denise Duncan
It is a joyful event when a family brings home a new puppy. Deciding what kind of dog to bring home can be extremely difficult.
The Labrador retriever has been known to be a very good choice as a family dog. When considering what kind of puppy to get, a black Labrador [...]
December 11 2007 | Dog & Puppy and Getting a Pet and Pet & Child | No Comments »
