How Well Do You Know Your Celebrity Pets?

How Well Do You Know Your Celebrity Pets?

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There have been many famous pets that have captured our hearts in TV, movies, and even as internet sensations.  While your own furry friend will always hold the #1 spot - which famous pet is your favorite?

Famous Furry Friends:

Lassie - Although Lassie is a fictional character, this famous pet was played by a Rough Collie named Pal in 1943.  Since then, 10 generations of Pal's direct descendants have portrayed Lassie in film and on TV.  This is quite the celebrity dog family!

Toto - Another fictional character, but Toto was played by a female brindle terrier named Terry.  She was paid more than other human actors at $125 per week!

Pluto - Disney fans are no stranger to Mickey Mouse's pet Pluto.  He's one of the most upbeat members of the Disney team. 

Air Bud - Remember the movie Air Bud?  This Disney/Warner Bros film revolves around Buddy the dog who knows how to play basketball.

Garfield - We're all familiar with this cartoon cat.  Garfield is the most popular cartoon cat world-wide!

Grumpy Cat - This internet celebrity is known for her grumpy facial expression.  The permanently grumpy-looking face is actually due to an underbite and feline dwarfism. 

Check out this list for more famous pets.

How to Introduce Kids to Your Dog

How to Introduce Kids to Your Dog

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While dogs are a loving part of our families, it's important that young children understand how to interact with them safely.  Even a gentle pet can bite if provoked.  Since it's National Dog Bite Prevention Week, here are a few tips to help kids interact safely with pets.

Preventing Dog Bites:

• Avoid Dress Up - While kids love to play dress up, many dogs do not.  Try to discourage kids from dressing up your pet.
• Understand Body Language - Young children can have a hard time understanding a dog's body language.  Teach younger children to be gentle and as they get older teach them to understand different signs of a dog's behavior.
• Know When to Leave Them Alone - Dogs should be left alone when eating and when they are asleep.  There should be places that your pet feels safe.  When you catch your pet by surprise, they might accidentally bite out of defense.

Read more about Dog Bite Prevention Week and how you can teach kids to understand the importance of respecting dogs and avoiding bites on the American Medical Veterinary Association website.