Category: Pets
Can Kids and Pets Mix?
My daughter Ava and I have started a new tradition: every once in a while, we like to visit the kitties at the Humane Society. My girlfriends think Im crazy. Doesnt it break your heart? they ask. Im a little embarrassed to admit that it doesnt. I see the cats lounging in their semi-private studio apartments with wall-to-wall blanketing. Sure, theyre imprisoned, but this is hardly San Quentin. Bleeding hearts ask how I can resist bringing one home.
The Best Pet Bird for a Child
Finding the best breed of bird for a child is not as important as determining whether your child is the type who would like a bird as a pet in the first place. Birds are sensitive and need caretakers who understand their ways. Most kids younger than 12 are probably not mature enough to understand the needs of a pet bird to care for it properly. There are always exceptions, though, and some kids are great with pet birds.
Pets for Children With Asthma
Family pets are often problematic for children with asthma. Some animals, however, are less likely to worsen asthma symptoms. For families who have a child with asthma or a strong family history of allergies, it’s always best to have some extended exposure with an animal before you decide to bring it home and make it part of your family. It’s better to find out that an animal irritates your child’s asthma before bringing it home rather than afterward.
How to Clean Pet Stains From Your Carpet
Pet accidents happen. It is a part of life for pet owners. Puppies and kittens take a while to get the hang of potty training, older pets have occasional accidents and upset tummies happen. Unfortunately, sometimes accidents occur on carpet, where they are difficult to remove. The object of cleaning is to remove not only stains but odor as well. It is best to clean pet stains early, while they are still fresh. Once the stains set, they are more difficult to remove. Older stains may require several cleaning attempts.
Cleaning Pet Stains with Natural Products
Living with pets also means living with their occasional accident. Companies that make cleaning products know this and have catered to pet owners by making dozens of different chemical-based pet cleaning products. However, you don’t need these harsh chemicals to clean up pet urine, feces or vomit stains. More natural-based products will work just as well on pet stains.