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World Animal Day , Guiainfantil.com has interviewed the veterinarian Paula Báez about the recommendations for dads who think giving a pet to their son. She told us about species, races, the relationship with children and their responsible ownership. And he reminded us that although parents give a do

World Animal Day ,Guiainfantil.com has interviewed the veterinarian Paula Báez about the recommendations for dads who think giving a pet to their son. She told us about species, races, the relationship with children and their responsible ownership. And he reminded us that although parents give a dog, a cat, a turtle or another animal to their children, they must be careful not to confuse the animal with a toy. A pet is not a toy, it is a living being that must be cared for and respected. Recommendations before your child has a pet

1 - Animals are not disposable.

When you take a dog or a cat home is a decision for life and not to abandon it on the street in the face of any adversity, such as illness, because they did not receive it in a hotel, etc. It must be taken into account that it will require very good food, that it may become sick, to need specialized treatments, which can cause damage and bark a lot, among others.2 - Prerequisites:

have them checked to see if they have presencia illnesses , that they have a complete vaccination plan, provide an adequate environment to interact in the home, that they are not limited to just a balcony, have their food , keep fresh water, a well-organized bed, toys, provide hygiene and most importantly have time for them. 3

- Cat vs. dog:In general, children's relationships with dogs are more common because they are more playful and affectionate but cats are also excellent pets.4 - Most recommended breeds of dogs:As for dogs, the expert says that any well-educated race can be good company. If the child is very small he recommends trying not to buy

very large dogsthat at the time of a game they can hurt him because they do not measure his strength. At the time of purchase you should ask if the animal is from one of the breeds with more predilection for children such as Yorshkire, Beagle, Schnauzer, adopted dogs among others. 5 - Outings and walks: Before traveling with the pet and the family, you should find out where pets are allowed where they are going to be housed, if not, they should be left in places like

nurseries. Cats are more independent and dogs can be left alone at times, but as long as they have the possibility of having a daily activity that runs out to avoid the destruction of objects in the house that results in the abandonment of the pet. 6 - Training of the animal:there are ethologists or pet trainers who can take care of educating them to avoid accidents with children and if this happens the interviewee recommends not abandoning them or leaving them in the street.

7 - Pets are not a toy:when children are not educated in the protection of their pet, they attack them, throw them in the air, throw their skin, ride on them causing animal abuse and serious injuries.

Dogs or catsshould not be given to children to entertain them but as a company and to teach them to respect them. 8 - Obligations of children: dads should make the child responsible for their pet in obligations such as giving them food, water, if it is a small animal, take it out on a leash. The child should not be left alone with the animal, the child should never carry the animal loose because it can pass through a path and cause an accident. The

dads should avoid speaking ill of the pet in front of them because they will consider it a burden. Pets and babies or pregnant women9 - Newborn babies:

the animal must be vaccinated and dewormed. The expert says that from pregnancy you can set the arrival of the baby in a home with pets. Bring the pet closer to the belly, present the newborn to the animal, let them interact, not deny entry to the baby's room, let the puppy see him as part of his litter. Do not show fright or panic when you approach the baby. Do not take away the love of the animal completely so that you do not feel that the baby is a threat.

10 - Pregnant women:With respect to the widespread fear of pregnant women and cats for the spread of toxoplasmosis, the veterinarian states that the risk is minimal but that precautions should be taken by the doctor to the woman.

Finally the doctor Paula Báez

tells us that the benefit is reciprocal: children learn to respect and care for animals. The child will help him because he will develop communication, social, protection, responsibility and love skills.