His life is going to change drastically in early March when my first baby arrives. Wondering how a pet is going to adjust to an infant is a worry for many people, says Max Rossetti, a vet at Lynnwood Veterinary Hospital. Usually the new addition and pet get along fine. The dog was eventually put down. But his English mastiff has been well-behaved.
Cats tend to be more difficult to reform.
You can try to ease a pet into the impending change. While you're pregnant, make a tape of a baby crying and play it so the sound becomes familiar to the critter. Several people have suggested we let Rocco sniff a blanket that's been wrapped around our baby before it comes home from the hospital. We welcome your feedback. All rights reserved.