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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

Puppy meet child: how to properly introduce puppies and children

PetSmart

 If you have children and are adopting a puppy or are a puppy Pet Parent and are having young children over to visit, you'll want to introduce them to one another in a way that is friendly and non-threatening for both parties.

 Here are some tips to help introduce your pet to young children:

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Controlling and Preventing Flea Infestation in Cats

PetSmart

All cat Pet Parents will need to combat fleas at one time or another. Even very clean, pampered, indoor-only cats sometimes get fleas. Arm yourself with information to help combat them, and prevent infestations from recurring.

The Life Cycle of a Flea

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Controlling Fleas on Your Dog

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All dog owners have to combat fleas at one time or another. Even very clean, pampered dogs get fleas.

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Pet Poll Results

How do you prevent fleas and ticks on your pet?
I use a topical preventative

79%

I have my pet bathed and flea dipped regularly

0%

I use a flea/tick collar

7%

I use flea powders or sprays

7%

I let my pet go au natural!

7%

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