Fun Facts
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!
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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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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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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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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Dogs and cats have rods and cones in their retinas but in a different proportion than in the human retina.
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My dog likes to sneak drinks out of our swimming pool. Will this hurt him?
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Summer means it is storm season. You may not have to check with the weather service to find out if lightning is about to strike, however. The answer could be curled up in your lap or resting at your feet. According to a survey by the Associated Press and
Petside.com, more than two-thirds of dog and cat owners say they’ve received weather warnings from their pets. Even more surprisingly, almost half report they’ve been alerted to bad news by their animals. Do pets really have this mysterious “sixth sense”?
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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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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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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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While the concept may sound far-fetched, canine freestyle has dogs across the nation groovin’ to the beat.
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Dogs have the ability to sweat, but in places that are a little different from humans.
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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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Kids, this PetsMatter game is just for you! Play Veterinary Alphabet Soup and learn all about acronyms in the veterinary world. An acronym is a group of letters that stand for something. Find out what those letters that follow your veterinarian’s name mean and lots more!
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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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We have all seen those flyers around our neighborhoods before. Big bold letters cry “LOST PET” followed by a photo and details about Fluffy, and a phone number to call if the animal is found.
According to the American Humane Association, only about 17% of lost dogs and 2% of cats ever find their way back from shelters to their original owners. Close to 9.6 million pets are euthanized every year because their owners can’t be found. But, there are ways to beat these odds.
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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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"Puppy’s First Years: A Scrapbook and More" may be purchased at some AAHA practices.
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Playing with your pet is fun! Find tons of fun games you can play with your pet indoors and outside.
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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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