1. a tame animal kept in a household for companionship, amusement, etc. 2. a person who is fondly indulged; favourite: teacher's pet. adj. 3. kept as a pet: a pet dog. 4. of or for pet animals: pet food. 5. particularly cherished; favourite: a pet theory; a pet hatred. 6. familiar or affectionate: a pet name. 7. pet day Scot and Irish a single fine day during a period of bad weather.
As the weather cools down, a creature called the Kissing Bug may try to sneak into your warm home. The parasites are called Kissing Bugs because they are attracted to the Carbon Dioxide people breathe out and often bite near the mouth.f you have pack rats in your yard, and they're making a nest there, it's a possibility because the bugs will be in the nest and if they're close to the house then the kissing bugs, if it's cool out like now, then the kissing bugs will find a way and they'll go in..
Mononucleosis, which is also referred to as mono or the kissing disease, is a common condition among teenagers and young adults. The illness is caused by infection with the Epstein-Barr virus, and there is no vaccination or cure for the disease.