Like all parenting, being a pet parent means making mistakes!
Whether you are parenting a two-legged person or a four-legged pet, even the best intentions sometimes go awry!
The great news is that you are not alone! Keep reading about a recent survey among pet parents living in the USA and see how you measure up!
Earlier this year, Kinship Partners surveyed over one thousand American pet parents about their concerns about their pet parenting skills. 
Do any of these concerns resonate with you?
Again, you are not alone!
Can YOU relate to these two quick pet parent confessions below?
“My dog China hated the nail trimming process! Even the slightest hint of the dreaded clippers would send her in a panic out the door! So, I decided to present nail cutting as something rewarding and positive using peanut butter and Cheez Whiz! Within 2 weeks, whenever China would hear me going into the kitchen drawer to get the clippers, she would run to greet me with her paws ready!” (Alex, KlipTrio)
“When I adopted my second Great Dane, Dublin, I unconsciously began to favor him over my 10-year-old Great Dane/Black Lab, Bella, with extra treats. Think your dog cannot count? Think again! With a couple of quick nips from a normally sweet senior K9, I mended my ways FAST! I swear dogs CAN count!” (Bobbie, ColdNosesNews.com)
Share your pet parent confession in the comments below!
We want to help support every pet parent so here is our list of mistakes to avoid when it comes to pet parenting.
so make sure you adopt a pet that fits your home and lifestyle. Avoid a purely emotional decision.
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Business Wire: Report by Kinship Reveals Modern Pet Parents’ Concerns and Expectations
Pet Wellbeing: 6 Mistakes to Avoid as a New Pet Parent
One Green Planet: 5 Well-Meaning Mistakes Dog Parents Make
Freshpet: 15 Things We’re All Guilty of Doing as a Devoted Pet Parent
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I’m the owner of Avery’s Pet Styling Salon and Boutique. We offer comprehensive mobile pet grooming services for pet parents who want a professional pet grooming service to simplify their pet care decisions and enhance their lifestyle. I am also the owner of Avery’s Holistic Paws, the creator of Probiotic Dental Sticks for Dogs.
Just like in humans, the gut plays a vital role in a dog’s overall health and well-being. In this article, we will discuss probiotics for dogs, what they are, how they work, and the benefits they provide. We will also talk about the signs that your dog might need probiotics, how to choose the right one, and how to introduce it to their diet.
There are numerous benefits of probiotics and prebiotics for dogs, including improved digestive health, better immune system function, reduced allergy symptoms, improved skin and coat condition, reduced gas and bad breath, improved brain function, reduced risk of disease, improved nutrient absorption, reduced stress and anxiety, and improved overall health and wellbeing. Let’s take a closer look at each of these benefits.
Yeast covers the skin of humans and dogs as part of the normal flora and it’s also inside your dog’s body, mostly in the gut and normally in a healthy state of balance.
However, things can get out of balance quickly when your dog sees the immune system is under stress and the yeast becomes overgrown and out of control spreading throughout the body and over the skin as fungus. Welcome to the ugly world of yeast infections.
Did you know that probiotics can benefit your dog’s health? Probiotics are beneficial bacteria that live in the gut and help to promote health and prevent disease.
Dog dental sticks are becoming increasingly popular as a way to keep dogs’ teeth clean and healthy. This is because they provide an easy and effective way for owners to help maintain their pet’s oral hygiene.
