Pets and Kids: Keeping Animals Around Children

You'll find everything you need to help your children and their beloved pets create wonderful, safe relationships together. Our expert guidance covers choosing the perfect pet, fun activities, training tips, nutrition advice, and so much more to ensure happy homes for families and their furry friends. Pets And Kids is here to help.

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Cats are subtle solitary, independent, regal creatures that express affection on their own terms. It’s exactly these characteristics that draw people so de...

Types of Fish Food

The classic imagery that comes to mind when feeding the fish is mentioned is dropping a spoonful of coloured fish flakes into a tank and walking away. Sounds...

What Small Animals Nibble On

The dietary requirements of pocket pets are quite a bit different from those of the carnivorous cat or omnivorous dog. In the wild pocket pets constantly gra...

Dangerous and Illegal Dog Breeds

Teeth bared, legs stiff, a challenging stare. An aggressive dog is a menacing thing to behold and touches on deep seated fears in many of us. Every year ther...

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Child Friendly Pet For Epilepsy Sufferer?

I’m really sorry to hear about your little nephew’s problems – but what a lucky little chap to have such a kind and thoughtful relative. I have to star...

Is There Anything I Can Legally Use to Protect My Dog?

Sadly not everyone follows bylaws when out with their dogs. Loose dogs can be a problem especially if you have a shy dog or a young puppy that can be frighte...

Children and Understanding Pregnant Pets

With pets in the family it stands to reason that before too long there will be puppies, kittens or other young arriving on the scene. The whole process of ou...

My Daughter Was Bored With Her Puppy: A Case Study

Sheila Grosvenor purchased a puppy for the family expecting them to be overjoyed with the new addition to the family. However daughter Hayley, 10, quickly be...

Taking Photographs of Pets

Keeping a photographic history of your pet is as enjoyable as photographing children and grandchildren. From cute little puppies and kittens to older more di...

What to Do if Your Pet is Stolen

To lose a pet at any time is distressing but to have one stolen is heart breaking. Not knowing where your family’s beloved pet is and wondering why it was...

Keeping a Pet During the Recession

Taking on a pet at any time is a responsibility that should not be undertaken without careful thought and planning. When you think that some pets can be with...

Find the Pet Dot to Dot Kids Puzzle

This cuddly animal has two furry ears, two sparkly eyes and two sharp teeth. He lives in a cage with a wheel where he does his exercises every day. Can you g...

Guess the Pet Dot to Dot Kids Puzzle

Who am I? I have very long ears, I like to hop and I LOVE eating yummy carrots! I live in a hutch and sleep in a comfy bed made of straw. Join the dots to fi...

Who's Hiding Dot to Dot Kids Puzzle

This baby animal has two furry ears, a long fluffy tail and tickly whiskers . She loves playing with her ball of wool, and likes having her tummy tickled! Jo...

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