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Kids and Pets, will it work?

How  can  my child benefit from having a pet?
How can I keep my child healthy and safe
1. Social skills and self-esteem. Feelingsaround  a  pet?
and positive experiences with their pet can
help children feel good about their own.1. Choose your pets wisely, if you don't
Loving a pet can also help kids to love andalready own a pet, study and learn from the
trust  other  people.different breeds and species, you will find
that  some  are  specially  "kid  friendly".
2. Exercise. All pets need to exercise, and
playing with their pet is a fun way to2. Consider any allergies a family member
incorporate some physical activity to yourcould have, before acquiring a pet. Consult
kid's  lifestyle.with your kid's pediatrician about any
allergies  that  may  be  present.
3. Responsibility and respect. To learn how
to take care of their pet can help kids3. Take your pet to the veterinary to a
develop empathy, concern and responsibilitygeneral  check  up  before you bring it home.
towards other beings. On top of that, during
the life cycle of the pet, parents have the* Always supervise interaction between pets
opportunity to talk to their kids aboutand  kids.
birth,  sickness  and  death.
* Teach your child not to touch any pet,
4. Parent interaction. Kids and their parentsunless  you  say  it's  OK  to  do  so.
can spend more time together playing and
taking  care  of  their  pet.* Never leave pets and kids unattended. Kids
tend to play rough and that could provoke an
How  can  my child help take care of the pet?attack  or  harm  a  small  pet.
1. A small child can help out by feeding or* Make sure your child stays away while the
providing fresh water to their pet (portionspet is eating, sleeping or taking care of its
must  be  measured  by  you).own  offspring.
2. The child can help walking the pet, not* Teach your child to keep a good hygiene,
alone of course, but just another time tonot to touch the pet droppings and wash his
spend  together  with  your  kid.hands  after  playing  with  the  pet.
3. Children can help you in bathing and* Treat immediately any scratch or bite
grooming  the  pet.caused by a pet. Consult with your child's
pediatrician if the scratch or bite tears
4. Assign to your child small, simple tasksyour child's skin.
that can be performed under your supervision.



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