A wonky study from Finland came out entitled, “Respiratory Tract Illnesses During the First Year of Life: Effect of Dog and Cat Contacts”. That title is academia speak for; ‘if you have a dog that goes outside it’ll be beneficial to the health of your child.’ Continue reading Children with dogs in the home have fewer health issues
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A dog, toddler and dirty diapers meet in a bar
I’m on the sofa at 6:20 p.m. My body has a pounding ache; head is pulsing and there is an immediate need for something relaxing. SyFy is On Demand, so I find Fact or Faked and watch the gentle sexually tension between Jael, Lanisha and the rest of the cast as they debunk viral videos. The day didn’t start with signs of a complete meltdown by most of the living creatures in the house. Continue reading A dog, toddler and dirty diapers meet in a bar
Tips on adopting a dog into a family with children
The other day I was talking to a parent and they told me that they wanted a dog; but thought against it because they have a child. Before being a parent I did social media and PR for an animal shelter. I’m a firm believer that a dog has more benefits to a family environment than downfalls. Continue reading Tips on adopting a dog into a family with children
Our cats and dogs loved the treats from Mr. Chewy.com –and giveaway!
When my wife married me she knew that she’d get all of my bad habits, large comic book collection, as well as Wilson, Abby, Ripley and Gianni. Wilson and Abby are our two retrievers and Ripley and Gianni are the two cats that I rescued from a box when they were only a couple weeks old. When I got the chance to review Mr.Chewy.com it was as natural a fit as cat hair on the sofa. Continue reading Our cats and dogs loved the treats from Mr. Chewy.com –and giveaway!
How do you deal with a stray dog when you’re with your child?
Loose dogs are everywhere. Some areas have more than others and they vary in size. Is it a stray/unwanted dog or simply a dog that got away from its home? What you do about the stray dog depends on how involved you want to be in the situation. Continue reading How do you deal with a stray dog when you’re with your child?
Keeping family pets safe on Halloween
Most of the families that we know do have a pet of some kind. That’s a great thing because pets can really teach children a lot about responsibility, as well as, provide laughter and lots of love. Just like young children, Halloween can be a confusing time of year for our cats and dogs. These tips will help you get through Halloween, with a happy, healthy pet.
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