Babies and pets Bronx NY

The following information will ensure that you are able to have babies and pets, and still live peacefully in Bronx. Read the following if you are planning on having children but want to keep your pets.

Local Companies

Pet World
(914) 751-1055
501 S Broadway
Yonkers, NY
Exotic Pet Shop
(914) 963-6557
597 Central Park Ave
Yonkers, NY
Pet Express
(914) 776-5478
939 Mclean Ave
Yonkers, NY
Pet Fashion Boutique Inc
(914) 966-7387
5090 Xavier Dr
Yonkers, NY
Poop Scoops
(914) 318-7090
45 Sherwood Ave
Yonkers, NY
Pets Kingdom
(718) 406-9699
25-40 Steinway St
Woodside, NY
Pampered Poodle Palace
(718) 274-8255
4320 Broadway
Woodside, NY
INTERNATIONAL ANIMAL CLINIC
(718) 507-5600
8904 Northern Blvd
Jackson Heights, NY
Coral Aquariums Inc
(718) 429-3934
7503 Roosevelt Ave
Woodside, NY
Everglades Pet Centre
(718) 639-0485
8024 Northern Blvd
Woodside, NY



Babies and Pets When Laura Goodman and her husband, Burt, were first married, their black lab, Nell, was like their first baby. They spoiled her with plenty of affection. So when Laura became pregnant, she worried about how Nell would handle having a real baby in the house.

On the happy day when their son Reed arrived, the Goodmans mapped out a plan. When Mom and baby arrived home, Burt stayed out in the hallway with Reed, while Laura spent time alone with Nell. After a few minutes, they brought the baby in and knelt down to let Nell see him.

"She gave him a good little sniffing, then went to her bed to lay down," Laura recalls, adding that Nell's maternal instincts took over from that day forward. "I just got the vibe she felt, 'Ok, this baby is part of my pack now.' "

For other families, helping a pet make the transition isn't as easy, says Nancy Peterson, of the Humane Society of the United States. Dogs can become startled and snap at babies or jump on the owners when a child is in their arms. Cats have been known to mark their territory in the baby's nursery. "Pets tend to be creatures of habit, so anything that upsets that routine can be distressing to them," Peterson says.

She offers the following hints to prepare for your baby's arrival:

  • Set up the baby's room early.
  • To keep cats out of cribs, use double-sided tape on the mattress.
  • Send a blanket home from the hospital so your pet can get used to the baby's scent.
  • Once the baby arrives, give your pet lots of attention, special toys, or treats when your child is in the same room.
"Everybody's bound to be a little stressed, but if you drastically reduce the attention you've been giving to the pet you will start causing negative associations with the baby," she adds. "You want your pet to think this baby is the greatest thing in the world."

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About The Author

Melissa Ramsdell is a regular contributor to Your Baby Today.

Featured Local Company

Pet World

(914) 751-1055
501 S Broadway
Yonkers, NY

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Annual Rabies Clinic and Pet Adoption Fair
Dates: 10/10/2009 - 10/10/2009
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