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Wednesday, January 28, 2015

The 3 Surprising Ways 'Pet Parents' Are Treating Their Pets Like Humans


Could today's children experience "sibling rivalry" -- with the family dog?

As an increasing number of Americans consider their pets to be like children -- and themselves to be "pet parents" -- the concept of sibling rivalry is taking on a whole new dimension.

According to a 2011 survey by Harris Interactive, over 9 in 10 pet owners (91 percent) say they consider their pet to be a member of their families. It turns out the tendency to perceive pets as family members may even have a biological basis -- a recent study by the Harvard-affiliated Massachusetts General Hospital found mothers' brains showed similar responses to their babies and their dogs.

To read more on this story, click here: The 3 Surprising Ways 'Pet Parents' Are Treating Their Pets Like Humans
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