Involving the Whole Family in Pet Care

Posted on May 30, 2006 by Aimee Amodio

You probably know somebody in this sort of situation — the kids begged for a pet, promised to take care of the pet, but it is the parents who end up doing most of the caretaking? If this describes you, you’re not alone! Regardless of what age your kids are, there are ways to get them involved (and keep them involved) in the care of the family pets. Assigning tasks that are age-appropriate will help everyone stay involved. Toddlers won’t be TOO much help — you can’t really leave a toddler to feed the cat or walk the dog. That … Continue reading →

Table Scraps

Posted on February 5, 2006 by Aimee Amodio

I would think that most veterinary professionals would put forth a strict NO PEOPLE FOOD line. It was surprising to hear my own vet say that sharing food from the table is actually necessary once in a while. This is not to say that your pet should be gulping down your dinner from your plate! But sharing food from the table is a way to reinforce the pack dynamics, and make your pet feel like a part of the family. You, the alpha in the family, shares with the lower members of the pack. Including the dog. When we first … Continue reading →