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Will dog being inside effect my newborn baby?
I have a 16 month old pit bull mix that is usually an outside dog but has been in for about 5 months because of winter weather. Now that it is warming up we are going to put her back outside. I'm due in 3 weeks and would like to know if I decide to keep her in with baby will that be safe with allergies and everything because I let her in and out at times or just go ahead and put her out now and keep her out? I have a kennel inside but it's taking up space and outside she is very well protected with doghouse and fenced in.
The ASPCA is not an animal shelter. So no, they dont. We take animals from abusive situations and place them in homes or NO KILL shelters. And BTW... leaving a dog outside 24 hours a day can very well be considered abuse and is most defintly grounds for removal
Doesn't the ASPCA kill animals if they don't get bought within a time limit?
Its my opinion and im free to state it. Theres nothing wrong with a dog being outside they shouldnt LIVE outside. Educate yourself before you become a pet owner. I know a thing or two about what im talking about. I work for the ASPCA!
You know your dog more than anyone here.
I dont have anything to add that hasn't already been said.
I think it is hilarious when people say dogs should not be outside! My dogs LOVE being outside. They are dogs! They sleep inside at night but if they want to be outside they can. It's not dog abuse... lol!
I dont have anything to add that hasn't already been said.
I think it is hilarious when people say dogs should not be outside! My dogs LOVE being outside. They are dogs! They sleep inside at night but if they want to be outside they can. It's not dog abuse... lol!
I just wanted to see what the older mommas talk about (I'm 24) so I came here to look and now I have to comment.
To the poster - all should be good. Follow what everyone says. Try to get the dog used to having baby stuff going on and the scent.
To the lady ab the poster not needing to have a dog - my grandma used to keep her dogs outside. Why? Bc she had heating and ac hooked up to the shed/dog house they stayed in at night and they ran in the yard during the day. And I've noticed a lot of people with larger breeds keep their animals outside bc it's more room for the animals. Hell, I have 2 tiny dogs and I'd keep them outside if I had a fenced in yard. As long as they're properly taken care of, there shouldn't be an issue.
To the poster - all should be good. Follow what everyone says. Try to get the dog used to having baby stuff going on and the scent.
To the lady ab the poster not needing to have a dog - my grandma used to keep her dogs outside. Why? Bc she had heating and ac hooked up to the shed/dog house they stayed in at night and they ran in the yard during the day. And I've noticed a lot of people with larger breeds keep their animals outside bc it's more room for the animals. Hell, I have 2 tiny dogs and I'd keep them outside if I had a fenced in yard. As long as they're properly taken care of, there shouldn't be an issue.
This is an app about asking advice and not judging people or saying who should own a dog or not...really!?!,, I have a big Rottweiler and I also have concerns for when my baby comes..my dog has not been around baby's... and I know ALOT of people to keeps their dogs outside and never let them in..can we stick to the question that was asked..the question was not who should or should not own a dog..
Why do you keep your dog outside to begin with? As in you never let it in? If so, you shouldn't own a dog.
It should be fine. I wouldn't leave them alone in a room together, have the dog follow you out of the room when you leave. If this is the first baby in the house remember you dog will not be used to this new little person (crying and making baby noises), also keep the baby in a safe place, sturdy bed/swing. I have big dogs and when they get excited they can nearly knock me over. One trick I heard of too, again only if it's the first baby in the house, try to get the dog used to baby noises, pull on the dogs ears and skin, not too hard but in 6 months that is what the baby will be doing. Also a dog like a sibling can get jealous so try to keep up your normal routine as best as possible when baby arrives, maybe the dog gets a treat at a certain time or you throw the ball for him whatever. It'll take some adjusting but you'll be fine.
It should be fine as long as you don't leave baby alone with the dog. Even for a minute or two. Also you may want to have the dog sniff your belly before you go to the hospital and then bring one of the receiving blankets from the hospital for him to sniff before bringing baby inside. That way he can be prepared for a new human living there.
I am of the belief that exposure to animals is fine as long as said animal is healthy, parasite free and friendly/non-aggressive. I have had multiple cats and at least 1 dog since my first child. I have always allowed the pets to sniff the new family member and become aquainted. One of my cats used to lay by baby during floor/belly time and there was never an issue.
Am 19 wks preg and have a cat that is indoors I think as long as you keep the baby away from your pet you will be fine
I've seen on he news that's it's good to expose kids to everything to eliminate them gettn allergies later on n life. I'm on my fourth kid and my other 3 have been around cats n dogs as babies. I have a pit 5yrs old and she is n the house most of the time and I'm not worried bout her being around my lil prince that's cumn. She thinks she one of my kids anyway lol! Just keep the animals fr being n babies face and there shldnt b a problem.
I don't change it, my husband does!
Be very careful with cat litter boxes and pregnancy. Their stool can carry a parasite that can harm the baby.It is called toxoplasmosis.
It's safe to let her in. We have a pit bull mix, female Doberman and 2 sphynx cats. All my animals are inside outside pets except my 2 hairless furbabies
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