When your pet meets your infant, it might not be love at first sniff. 

Baby's Best Friend 

When Jennifer Merritt brought her baby, Arielle, home from the hospital, her cherished dogs had very different reactions. Her boxer, Sonya, was immediately gentle and protective. But Tiger, the Pomeranian, was less welcoming: "If any diapers or toys were on the floor, he peed on them!"says the Greenbrier, prefix = st1 /Arkansas, mom. Tiger isn't the first dog to feel jealous of a baby. In the eyes of a pet's, there's a new star in town who's stealing his spotlight. Even the most gentle animal will probably act up if he doesn't get his usual attention. These simple steps will help your pet adjust -- and keep your baby safe. 

u Introduce Them with Care 

Your newborn and pet's first encounter can set the tone for their relationship. To make it as smooth as possible, try this trick from Caryn Ruiz, of Raleigh, North Carolina: "Before we left the hospital, my husband took blankets home to our dog, Daisy, so she'd know our newborn Devon's smell." When you get home, have your husband carry the baby so you can greet your pet without worrying about her jumping on you. A cat will likely walk away at first, while a dog will probably want to investigate right away. 

To introduce your baby, get down on your pet's level and let her have a hello sniff. Don't panic and pull your newborn away unless your pet is barking or hissing, because it'll send the message that the baby is a threat. 

u Learn the Safety Basics 

No matter how smoothly the introduction goes, there are certain safety rules you should follow, says Bonnie Beaver, DVM, past president of the American Veterinary Medical Association. Number one: Never leave your baby alone with the pet. Even the gentlest animal can react unpredictably. Your baby's crying could frighten your cat, or your dog could suddenly become territorial. Consider setting up baby gates to limit your pet's access. To keep your cat from jumping into the bassinet , try putting mosquito netting over the top. Cats hate sticky paws, so keep the crib and changing table off-limits by lining the edges with sticky strips made for furniture (available in most pet stores). You can also train your dog to sleep in a crate. QUESTIONS:

Q1:
1. What is the name of Jennifer Merritt's baby?
2. What is Jennifer Merritt's baby's name?
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Q2:
1. What is the name of Arielle's mother?
2. Who is Arielle's mother?
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Q3:
1. What is the name of the dog that is less welcoming towards the baby?
2. What is the name of the animal that isn't very happy towards seeing the baby?
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Q4:
1. What is the name of the dog that peed on the baby's toys?
2. By who were the baby's toys peed on?
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Q5:
1. Was the dog Tiger jealous towards Arielle?
2. Is there any jealousy felt by Tiger towards the baby?
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Q6:
1. Where does Caryn Ruiz come from?
2. Caryn Ruiz comes from what place?
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Q7:
1. What did Caryn Ruiz's husband do as he left the hospital?
2. Caryn Ruiz's husband did what as he was leaving the hospital?
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Q8:
1. What is the name of Caryn Ruiz's dog?
2. What is Caryn Ruiz's dog called?
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Q9:
1. What is the name of Caryn Ruiz's child?
2. What is Caryn Ruiz's child called?
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Q10:
1. What does Bonnie Beaver do for a living?
2. What is Bonnie Beaver's job?
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Q11:
1. What is it that cats hate?
2. What do cats really not like?
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Q12:
1. What is the name of Bonnie Beaver's Boxer?
2. What is Bonnie Beaver's Boxer called?
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