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Did you know there is a right way to pet a dog? Do you know how much food your kitty needs every day? Do you want to be a veterinarian when you grow up? Learn answers to these questions and lots more with these articles and resources written just for kids!

Bad Breath

Why does your dogs breath smell so bad?
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Becoming a Veterinarian

Do you love to learn and love animals? Are you patient and enjoy math and science? Then being a veterinarian might someday be the job for you. Being a veterinarian is very rewarding. What could be better than making sick pets well, or teaching pet owners how to keep their pets healthy? Find out what veterinarians do – and what you can start doing right now to get ready to become a veterinarian.
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Becoming a Veterinary Practice Manager

Kids, if you like animals and business then a veterinary practice manager might be the job for you! You get to work with pets and finds ways to make sure pet owners are happy. Learn what it takes to become a veterinary practice manager.
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Becoming a Veterinary Technician

Think you’d like to be a nurse, but for animals instead of people? Then a veterinarian technician might be the job for you! Just like a nurse supports a doctor, veterinarian technicians support veterinarians (animal doctors).  Veterinary technicians Perform many tasks some which being a scrub nurse (the surgeon’s assistant), drawing blood, placing urinary and intravenous catheters, and much more!


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Becoming a Veterinary Technician Assistant

Think you’d like to be a nurse’s assistant, but for animals instead of people? Then a veterinary technician assistant might be the job for you! Just like a nursing assistant supports a nurse, a veterinary technician assistant supports veterinarian technicians. It’s a good place to start if you are interested in veterinary medicine but aren’t completely sure.
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Can dogs and cats see colors?

Dogs and cats have rods and cones in their retinas but in a different proportion than in the human retina.
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Can my dog drink from the swimming pool?

My dog likes to sneak drinks out of our swimming pool. Will this hurt him?


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Careers in the Veterinary Field

Did you know there are a lot of different jobs you can do when you grow up, that let you work with pets? A veterinarian is just one of the many jobs you can pick from! Others focus on business or office work, but every job is important to making pets’ lives better.
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Cat Behavior

Do you want to be able to understand your cat? Learning to read your cat’s behavior and body language can tell you a lot about what kind of mood he is in.

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Cats: Ever Wonder?

Ever wondered why cats get fur balls? Ever wondered what your cat was trying to tell you with its purr? Or how cats always land naturally on their feet? Find out fun facts you always wondered about cats!
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Dancing Dog Competitions Delight Pets and Owners, Provide Bonding Opportunities

While the concept may sound far-fetched, canine freestyle has dogs across the nation groovin’ to the beat.
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Do dogs sweat?

Dogs have the ability to sweat, but in places that are a little different from humans.
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Dog and Cat Bad Habits

Puppies and kittens can often get up to mischief as they get to know their new owners and explore their new home. Learn how to help your new pet break bad habits.
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Dog Behavior

Do you want to be able to understand your dog? Learning to read your dog’s behavior and body language can tell you a lot about what kind of mood he is in.
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Dogs: Ever Wonder?

Ever wondered if dogs have super-power night vision? Ever wondered if dogs dream? Find out fun facts you always wondered about dogs!
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Dr. Elisa Mazzaferro, Provides the Puppy Bowl VI Starting Line-up with a Clean Bill of Health

If your favorite team’s season went to the dogs this year, Animal Planet has some new recruits that are ready for their chance to conquer the pigskin—or a chew toy— in Puppy Bowl VI.
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Easy Training Tips

It’s important to start training your new puppy because well-socialized and well-trained pets are happy pets. Learn how you can use positive reinforcement like praising, giving treats and positive attention to help your pet learn good behavior.
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Especially for Kids! I Was Bit by a Rabid Raccoon... and Lived

Raccoon

Courtesy USCDC

I was on a class trip to the Okeefenokee with all my 5th grade class. In the middle of the night I felt a sharp pain in my arm. I looked down and saw two bite marks and some blood. I heard a rustle like something going out of my tent and saw a raccoon.

Bonus: Tour the Rabies Lab as scientists dissect a rabid bat’s brain... and see a picture of the rabies virus up close.

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Exercise with Your Pet

Exercise is very important in helping your pet live a healthy and long life. Learn the benefits of having an exercise routine with your pet, including the type and amount of exercise.
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How to Prevent Dog Bites

Did you know you can stop a dog from biting you? Even if a dog is attacking you, you can stop it. There are so many things you can do to prevent dogs from biting in the first place. It might be a little hard to do at first, but it will be worth it.
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Keep Animals Safe

Kids can play an important role in helping to prevent animal cruelty when they see someone being mean to an animal! Learn what a 12-year-old named Collin saw a neighbor doing to his dog Bella, and what kids can do when they see bad behavior.
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Kids Corner: Who Does Your Puppy Look Like?

"Puppy’s First Years: A Scrapbook and More" may be purchased at some AAHA practices.


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Playtime and Fun Games

Playing with your pet is fun! Find tons of fun games you can play with your pet indoors and outside.
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Strange Pets

It’s important to be careful around a strange pet. From afar we can learn to read a pet’s body language to know how they may feel. Find out important tips on how to be carefuly and keep yourself safe around strange pets.
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