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Raising Children with Pets in the Home

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By the time we had our first child, we already had two fur-babies at home. One of our dogs has been with me since my college years and is nearing 14 years of age and our yorkie is now 5 years old. These dogs are spoiled. They are used to getting a lot of attention, love, and lap-time since they are both little dogs.

Bandana

Raising pets and raising children have many similarities. Puppies require a lot of attention and training. I think that by raising pets first, we learned a lot about responsibility and caring for another living thing. When the dogs were puppies, we would have to guess their needs, much like that of a child. It is cute now to watch the transition of how our daughter, now 3 years old, acts like a little mother to our dogs.

She helps us feed and give them water daily and even assists in letting them outside to use the bathroom. We allow her to give them their treats when they are good or perform tricks for her, such as sitting down or rolling over.

Dog

Another thing that she is learning about our pets is in regards to health. We don’t feed our animals from the table because it tends to make them sick. They live on a diet of dog food and what we feed to them is just as important to me as what we put into our bodies. I have drastically changed my eating habits this year to includes many more fruits and vegetables, along with quality proteins and carbohydrates. I have started using food as a means to fuel my body instead of simply “grabbing something to eat” because I am bored. Nutrition is very important to me and my actions don’t just stop at my human baby, they apply to my fur-babies as well.

Yorkie

Parallel to health, exercise is also just as important to pets as it is children. We go on walks with our pets and play with them a lot in our back yard. We like to get out the tennis balls and the
frisbees and our daughter and dogs have a really fun time playing together.

How do you keep your pet(s) happy and healthy?

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Comments

  1. Devon says

    February 7, 2013 at 11:21 am

    Our dogs are pretty spoiled. One even thinks she is a person. They get tons of love which makes them very happy.

    Reply
  2. Lamar Bowen says

    February 8, 2013 at 10:37 pm

    3 cats and 2 ferrets. So grooming, daily play time and petting.

    Reply
  3. Heather Hayes Panjon says

    February 12, 2013 at 9:34 am

    Lots Of Love, Proper Care, Treats And Walks !:)

    Reply
  4. Amy Orvin says

    February 12, 2013 at 9:03 pm

    I have 2 dogs, 4 cats and 2 sugar gliders. They stay happy and healthy by me taking them to the vet annually, feeding them high quality foods, and they all also get plenty of exercise daily. Even the sugar gliders exercise. They have a wheel in their cage they run on every night.

    Reply
    • Amy Orvin says

      February 12, 2013 at 9:06 pm

      They also stay happy with lots of individual attention, treats and toys. I forgot to say that in my previous comment. Thank you for the wonderful giveaway! :)

      Reply
  5. Deb K says

    February 13, 2013 at 12:33 am

    Lots of love an long walks.

    Reply
  6. April V. says

    February 13, 2013 at 4:16 am

    Love, play, food. And I don’t give her a hard time for stealing the pillows…

    Reply
  7. ky2here says

    February 13, 2013 at 4:59 am

    Food, shelter, treats and love

    Reply
  8. Chris says

    February 13, 2013 at 5:30 am

    We make sure to take time out each day to play with them.

    Reply
  9. Cynthia C says

    February 13, 2013 at 5:40 am

    I give my cat nutritious food and spend time everyday playing and petting. She is a loved pet.

    Reply
  10. Margaret Smith says

    February 13, 2013 at 5:56 am

    By feeding them healthy foods, by playing with them and loving them.

    Reply
  11. Mary Casper says

    February 13, 2013 at 12:08 pm

    good food and lots of exercise

    Reply
  12. Amanda L. says

    February 13, 2013 at 11:18 pm

    We have 2 indoor cats and we just give them attention every day, and show them that we love them. They are very spoiled.

    Reply
  13. april j. says

    February 13, 2013 at 11:33 pm

    I keep my three dogs happy by having them eat healthy, daily walks and yearly check ups.

    Reply
  14. Rebecca Graham says

    February 14, 2013 at 1:27 am

    I have a calico cat and a lab dog. I keep them happy by giving them tons of attention.

    Reply
  15. Deb C says

    February 14, 2013 at 7:55 am

    I choose a good food and read the recommended amount. I use a measuring cup to portion the food so I don’t overfeed.

    Reply
  16. diane Baum says

    February 14, 2013 at 8:48 am

    I keep my 3 cats and 2 dogs happy with lots of activity

    Reply
  17. McKim says

    February 14, 2013 at 12:52 pm

    I try to feed her quality food, and get her plent of exercise and attention.

    Reply
  18. Michelle W says

    February 14, 2013 at 3:36 pm

    We have 2 dogs and 7 cats and we give them a lot of attention, great food and plenty of toys

    Reply
  19. Katherine says

    February 14, 2013 at 4:20 pm

    Exercise and love and play

    Reply
  20. catherine copeland says

    February 14, 2013 at 4:29 pm

    They get plenty of exercise and eat iams dog food

    Reply
  21. Ellie W says

    February 14, 2013 at 4:30 pm

    I keep my two dogs happy and healthy by feeding them quality food and giving them plenty of attention and exercise.

    Reply
  22. Sarah says

    February 14, 2013 at 6:35 pm

    Lots of love and healthy food!

    Reply
  23. Michelle C says

    February 14, 2013 at 6:46 pm

    Leo our dog gets lots and lots of love :)

    Reply
  24. David Haug says

    February 14, 2013 at 9:49 pm

    Exercise, good food, vet visits, and lots of love

    Reply
  25. Lisa Garner says

    February 14, 2013 at 10:07 pm

    I take my dogs on frequent walks and spend lots of time playing and talking with them.

    Reply
  26. Andrew L. says

    February 14, 2013 at 11:43 pm

    We keep our pet up to date on shots and make sure to give lots of TLC and attention.

    Reply
  27. joni says

    February 15, 2013 at 2:25 am

    Lots of love and companionship.

    Reply
  28. jen gersch says

    February 15, 2013 at 3:53 am

    I walk my dogs 5 times a day and play with them

    Reply
  29. amy delong says

    February 15, 2013 at 5:46 am

    walks,play time

    Reply
  30. debbie says

    February 15, 2013 at 6:23 am

    Play fetch and lots of walks.

    Reply
  31. Thomas Gibson says

    February 15, 2013 at 7:35 am

    I keep my dog happy by taking him thru drive-thru at Mickey Dees. Mcdouble with extra cheese is his favorite.

    Reply
  32. carol lewis says

    February 15, 2013 at 8:03 am

    We take him for a walk every day and play with him alot. He is one year old now and a big love bug!

    Reply
  33. Rachel Ellis says

    February 15, 2013 at 8:20 am

    We take our pug on daily walks and spend lots of time cuddling with him.

    Reply
  34. susan smoaks says

    February 15, 2013 at 8:30 am

    i keep our dog and our cat happy and healthy with lots of love and affection!!!

    Reply
  35. Nadine L says

    February 15, 2013 at 8:40 am

    We have great trails in the woods near our house that we run with our dogs on, They look forward to it and it helps keep us all healthy

    Reply
  36. Susan Smith says

    February 15, 2013 at 9:08 am

    I take my dog for walks, groom her and play with her.

    Reply
  37. Mary Casper says

    February 15, 2013 at 10:22 am

    with good food and lots of exercise

    Reply
  38. Paula Tavernie says

    February 15, 2013 at 10:25 am

    Regular trips to the vet and lots of love!!!

    Reply
  39. Shannon says

    February 15, 2013 at 10:25 am

    besides the obvious, food and health care, my dog lives for belly rubs

    Reply
  40. Gaye M says

    February 15, 2013 at 10:42 am

    With cuddles and good food.

    Reply
  41. Aimee Fontenot says

    February 15, 2013 at 11:12 am

    I keep my pets happy and healthy with regular checkups, attention (lots of it), new toys, and just playing a lot.

    Reply
  42. Tarah says

    February 15, 2013 at 11:17 am

    Our cat has a lot of space to run, jump and hide! Lots of petting and snuggles from the entire family!

    Reply
  43. Monique Rizzo says

    February 15, 2013 at 1:05 pm

    Take them to the doggie park and give em treats.

    Reply
  44. Dorothy says

    February 15, 2013 at 1:58 pm

    walks and good food along with lots of love

    Reply
  45. Jaque R. says

    February 15, 2013 at 5:52 pm

    I keep him happy by giving him, and receiving from him, love; I keep him healthy with good nutrition and excerise. :-) Thank you.

    Reply
  46. Samantha says

    February 15, 2013 at 7:06 pm

    Petting him all the time and giving him some attentions and walks!

    Reply
  47. linda h says

    February 15, 2013 at 7:28 pm

    We walk and play with her a lot and feed her Iams

    Reply
  48. savvy s says

    February 15, 2013 at 7:37 pm

    Our rat terrier gets lots of love – and she has her own padded “perch” to watch the squirells from when we are not home, and lots of exercise.

    Reply
  49. Vikki Billings says

    February 15, 2013 at 7:58 pm

    Lots of love and activity, oh yeah and treats :)

    Reply
  50. KellyAnn O'Brien says

    February 15, 2013 at 8:37 pm

    I always make sure I show love every chance I get, no excuses.

    Reply
  51. Kenny F says

    February 15, 2013 at 9:16 pm

    walk them daily

    Reply
  52. melissa Resnick says

    February 15, 2013 at 9:57 pm

    take him with me to the barn everyday and he loves it

    Reply
  53. chadror says

    February 15, 2013 at 10:30 pm

    Lots of love and playing with him with his toys, lots of pets and good food

    Reply

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