Parents should teach their children proper behavior and
respect towards the family pet.
Children should be told that pets should not be squeezed,
dropped or picked up too quickly.
They should also be warned against pulling ears and tails as
a way to play.
Children should also be warned that animals need time to
adjust to new environment. They should
not approach the animal quickly or bother them if they are eating or sleeping.
Teach children not to stress their pets with unwanted
behavior or inappropriate attention.
Young children should never be left unsupervised with
certain pets. Dogs and cats can nip and
scratch without meaning to.
Certain animals such as: turtles, snakes, lizards, and
iguanas can transmit salmonella through their feces. The most important lesson that you should teach your children is
too frequently hand wash after playing with their pet.