Sara Dimerman in conversation with Dr. Tara Sermer. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about:

• How a family can come together in making the decision to become a pet owning family
• Some of the key factors to consider when deciding to bring a pet to live in your home
• Red flags that your home or family may not be pet friendly
• Making an informed decision about the right breed of dog or cat for your family
• Whether dogs and cats can co exist.
• Less commonly owned domestic animals
• Helping children and adults cope with the loss of a pet.
• Resources/where to go to to do more research on owning a pet.

Dr. Sermer also recommends:

• TV show: CMT Pick A Puppy
• Book: Cesar’s Way by Cesar Milan.
• Book: Perfect Puppy in 7 Days: How to start your puppy off right by Dr. Sophia Yin
• Book: Before & After Getting Your Puppy by Dr. Ian Dunbar