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DIY Dog Treats That The Kids Can Help Make

September 23, 2017 by Guest Writer

DIY Dog Treats That The Kids Can Help Make

Teaching kids to cook is an important part of parenting, and one way to make it extra-fun is by making treats for pets!  Whatever your child’s age or skill level, there’s a recipe they’ll love and learn from! All of these pet treats are safe for kids (and you!) to taste and eat, too, so…

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How To Introduce Pets and Babies

July 17, 2017 by AmyKWilliams

How To Introduce Pets and Babies

When we had our first child, we also were the proud parents of two cats. And neither of those fuzzy boys cared one bit when the baby came home for the first time. Actually, I believe one of them probably hid. But he took refuge under ottomans often, so it really wasn’t a big change.…

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10 Reasons Why You Should Adopt Or Rescue Your Next Pet

June 1, 2017 by Jenn Worden

10 Reasons Why You Should Adopt Or Rescue Your Next Pet

This article is in partnership with TIDE. I love ALL my pets, from dogs and cats to horses and rabbits, I love them all. One of the things I’m most proud of is the fact that every single one of my animals has been rescued and adopted. Yes, I’m a firm believer in giving a…

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Pets and Lowering Kids’ Stress

March 7, 2017 by Leslie Morgan Steiner Leave a Comment

Pets and Lowering Kids’ Stress

Finally, a parenting topic my own kids will agree I know something about: kids and pets. I live with three children, four cats, and one dog. I’m a lifelong animal lover myself. But the real reason my household includes so many pets: they’re essential to good parenting. There are few moments more validating in the…

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The Truth About Dog and Cat Mouths

February 9, 2017 by Prairie St John Leave a Comment

The Truth About Dog and Cat Mouths

There is a strangely widespread and common myth about pet mouths that needs debunking, for your own good. Dog and cat mouths are NOT sterile. Of course not! I had a patient from around here last weekend, an adorable, fluffy, cute, clean Norfolk terrier pup who had been vomiting all night. He was young and…

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6 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Getting a Family Pet

January 15, 2017 by Paws For A Minute Leave a Comment

6 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Getting a Family Pet

Hey my lovely dog owners to-be! If you're considering getting a dog because your child has been hounding you for a year and you are about to give in, think again. Getting a dog or a pet just to teach your child responsibility is not a good enough reason to go through with it. If…

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Puppy-Proof Your House: Pet Safety Tips For The Holiday Season

December 13, 2016 by ModernMom Staff Leave a Comment

Puppy-Proof Your House: Pet Safety Tips For The Holiday Season

A lot of people find the holidays stressful… but have you ever considered that your pet might feel the same way? Imagine you’re only about eight inches tall and roughly 10 pounds. Now imagine that your world is suddenly full of new stuff, like strangely breakable colored balls hung from a giant tree and people you’ve never met before!

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My Very, Very Busy Day at Banfield

February 25, 2016 by ModernMom Staff Leave a Comment

My Very, Very Busy Day at Banfield

The following is a guest post by Candace Cameron-Bure in partnership with Banfield Pet Hospital. My three kids got a kick out of learning that I would be playing a veterinarian on Netflix’s upcoming “Fuller House," so to brush up on my vet skills I partnered with Banfield Pet Hospital to learn the ropes. The…

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Top 10 Life Lessons You Can Learn From Your Dog

November 5, 2015 by ModernMom Staff Leave a Comment

Top 10 Life Lessons You Can Learn From Your Dog

There is nothing quite like a dog - they bring so much joy to everyone around them. But not only that, we can also learn some valuable life lessons from our favorite furry friends. Kid President shared his top 10 life lessons he learned from his dog, Annie. Always be excited to see people you love when…

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Help Care For Animals Injured By Fire

September 25, 2015 by Danielle Simmons Leave a Comment

Help Care For Animals Injured By Fire

Last week the Butte Fire in Amador and Calaveras counties ravaged my hometown communities. Calaveras took the biggest beating, with many of the 75,000 acres burned and 545 residences/356 outbuildings lost, in that county. County lines have all but diminished however, with families and local businesses from both pulling together to help those impacted by…

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