Pets with Children: Toddler
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Toddler and Dog
Asked by N.T. from Miami
on June 6, 2009
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I need some suggestions. My toddler gets very exctied around our ten year old dog and is very rough with him. Thank goodness our dog has the patience of a saint. Ev...
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- When he is rough with the dog, no warning!!! Immediate consequence!! I know Super Nanny always says to give a "warning" first, but I really just don't agree with t...
- I have an almost 2 year old and I also have two big, older, dogs. My son is not allowed near the dogs without close supervision. It wouldn't be fair to my son or the...
- Hi N.! Yes..that is a rough one. Do you have a way to separate your son and dog when you are not actively with both of them? I am not sure how old your toddler son ...
My Son's Pet
Asked by T.F. from Decatur
on December 23, 2006
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I recently found my son's pet cat dead on the highway he thinks Waffles ran away should I tell him the truth???
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- I had quite a bit of experience with talking to children about death of pets when I was a practicing veterinarian. It is always better for them to know that their pet...
- I agree with a lot of people here. Tell him. I have worked as a veterinary technician for over 13 years and I know it can be important for the kids to be involved. ...
- Sorry about Waffles. Loosing a pet is like loosing a part of the family, expecially to children. I am a children's grief counselor. So, that said, in my experience,...
Dog
Asked by P.M. from Harrisburg
on January 2, 2011
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My husband and kids REALLY REALLY want a dog. I REALLY REALLY do not want a dog (been there done that). How do we resolve this??
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- Hi, P.: I suggest you do a circle meeting about the dog issue. Everyone come up with their reason for the dog and you give your reason for not wanting a dog and ...
- I read something on the wall at the vets yesterday. It said "To err is human...to forgive canine". Every dog I have every met loves you with it's whole heart and nev...
- I really like Julie B's answer, that sums it up well. Do you both work, and kids in day care? If you get a puppy, that first stage of chewing, digging, and potty tra...
Perfect Pet?
Asked by A.D. from Eau Claire
on April 8, 2011
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My daughter is 5 years old. I was thinking about getting her/the family a pet but I am not sure what to get. Is there an inexpensive pet that is good for that age and ...
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- Well I am sure you heard this already a fish is the only thing other then sea monkeys or a hermit crab or some thing she can really only look at and not touch . I pers...
- My youngest three have hamsters (they are 4, 6 & 7). I know you said you don't want them because it might nip but of our hamsters, and we've had them several months, t...
- I would say either a fish or adopt an adult persian cat. When you adopt an adult, you already know their personality and you are doing a nice thing. Persians are so...
Dog for Toddler?
Asked by P.C. from Portland
on January 26, 2010
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I am a single dad, who has his beloved son (almost 2.5 years of age) with him every other weekend, Friday night through Sunday evening. I also see him one weekday eve...
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- I don't see any reason not to get one. We got one for my daughter when she was about 6 months old! My parents had 4 dogs when she was born, and we stayed at their hous...
- just make sure the dog is good with kids.. talk to the people you are buying the dog from.. a rescue group can help you out.. don't buy a really old dog.. but one tha...
- Like the others have said, make sure the dog is good with kids. You might also consider doing some obedience training with the dog AND your son - that way the dog bett...
The Perfect Pet
Asked by D.M. from Lima
on August 15, 2007
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I am in search of the perfect pet for my soon to be 7 year old daughter. She is allergic to cats and dogs and has asthma so we need a hypoallergenic pet. We've tried...
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- Have you tried a hamster, lizard, or a bird. We had a bird that would come sit on us and let us pet him. He was a great pet. Just a few suggestions for ya. Take care a...
- i would suggest you get a frog or a salamander. A lizard or a turtle would be good, but they can pose a salmanilla risk. Also they are quite expensive and need a lot...
- If your allergies are mild, you may be able to get away with a pet that is less likely to cause a reaction. A single-coated dog will be less likely to cause an allergi...
The Death of a Pet
Asked by *.M. from Tucson
on June 24, 2010
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How do you tell children that their pet(cat) is died........one child is 5 and one is 10........I'm asking for my sister!!!
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- I simply explained to my children that Earl returned to the earth, and that his energy would be used in new life. They seemed to accept that and although they were sa...
- I agree, tell them the truth, that the cat was old and sick and it died.....don't go into much detail because you don't want them to think everyone that is old and sic...
- We just lost our cat of 16 years. We were honest with our kids. It hurt so bad to see them so heart broken, just as we were, but we all cried together as a family an...
Getting a Pet
Asked by T.W. from New York
on May 22, 2008
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I would like to get a pet for my children. My husband is reluctant for us to get a dog or a cat for many reasons including that we still have one child still in diape...
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- Cats and turtles are the easiest animals to care for. If you need to go away, it doesn't bother a turtle. As long as you leave out food, have one of those self-waterin...
- i believe that having children grow up with pets is a great experience. but they are a lot of work, so you need to decide how much work you can handle right now since ...
- i have 2 cats and they ADORE my 11 month old son. i introduced them to each other slowly and they play together now....animals are a lot of fun, dont focus on the nega...
Pet Advice
Asked by H.R. from Columbus
on November 30, 2006
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Hello Ladies~
I have a pet question. My husband and I got a manchester terrier before having our son. We are now getting rid of him because he growls at my son and ...
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- Hi there, I am an animal trainer, but that doesnt mean that my adive is foolproof:) It sounds like your dog has some anxiety and of course at this time, he is directin...
- H., We ended up having to put a dog down because of this exact thing. I applaud you for being proactive. We screwed up because we kept making excuses for our dog's be...
- Hi H.! Well, we have alot in common! My name is also H. and I too am having an issue with my dog and daughter. I have a 5 year old Weimaraner that has been my baby ...
Pet Loss...
Asked by T.M. from Fort Myers
on March 6, 2010
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Hi Ladies,
How many of you have sent out sympathy cards for pet loss??? And how do you decide to do that??? I am really iffy about sending a card. My brother and s...
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- I would send a card. It helps for people to be reminded that you are thinking of them. It is hard for animal lovers because sometimes their grief is not legitimized. T...
- it would be good to send a card, you might want to look online at pet memorials to send them something with the dogs name, breed etc. i just ordered a memorial stone f...
- I have sent cards in the past and my friends were really touched. I was able to find perfect cards at www.jennysweenydesigns.com, but if you can't find one you like yo...
