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New pet parents

Welcome to Pet Parenthood! A new pet can add lots of love and happiness to your home. Our New Pet Parents center is your guide to raising a healthy, happy pet.

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Smart Selectorâ„¢ pet care guides

Pick up tips on nutrition, vaccinations, and more for each stage of your pet's life.

Breed information

From Poodles and Collies to Siamese and Persians, select your favorite dog and cat breeds to learn more about their temperaments and traits.

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Pet name recommender

Find inspiration on the best name for your new best friend.

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Featured new pet articles

Get off on the right paw: Training your puppy

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The first step in making your new family member happy is to help your puppy develop socially. Good social development is the result of proper, consistent training. Training your puppy how to interact with people and other pets is one of the greatest gifts you can give, because heâll not only enjoy being around other pets and people, but they'll …Read more »

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Choosing a Good Vet for Your Pet

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A good veterinarian will help you with many different concerns you may have about your pet from the appropriate diet, to the appropriate vaccinations, their general health and any behavioral problems you may experience with your pet. Therefore, it's important to find a vet you feel comfortable with in caring for your pet. This article gives you some pointers on …Read more »

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Good habits every puppy and kitten should know

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We look into their eyes and they steal our hearts, but for that little bundle of joy to grow into the adult cat or dog you are hoping for, they need your guidance.  Here are some tips to get you started:

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Gathering Supplies for Your New Kitten

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Adopting a kitten is a lot like preparing for the arrival of a new baby--you have to be prepared! A kitten needs food, a place to sleep, a litter box, and other necessities. Purchase these supplies before you bring your kitten home, so your kitten feels comfortable and safe in its new home. Gather the following supplies for your new …Read more »

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New pet parent responsibilities

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As a Pet Parent, you are responsible for your pet's health and well being. Before adopting a new pet, take into consideration some of the responsibilities of a Pet Parent:

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Find your new best friend and help a pet in need find a loving home.

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Pet Poll Results

How do you handle shedding?
I brush my pet a lot!

26%

Vaccuum, vaccuum, vaccuum

13%

Specialized shampoo or supplements

13%

I brush my pet, vaccuum a lot, and use specialized products

22%

My pet doesn't shed

26%

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Posiden

Posiden

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PreciousInKnox

Posiden is a very good guard dog, very friendly not mean at all.. But knows whos suppose to be around the house and who's not...Loves to pose for the camera...He …Read more »

Oliver

Oliver

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FFFWife

Independant, feisty, loveable. Loves to play with his toy mice and run around the basement.

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