Pets and your kids

Pets are a loving addition to our home, many people like to have a pet with them. Pets are like friends and brings joy and comfort.They give a sense of responsibility. But some times the children can tease or can be rough with the pets .Animals can react in a weird way ,they can become aggressive and harm your kids. They can bite and scratch to show their anger.To avoid such situation, we should teach our children the ways to handle them.Here are some points to consider

• Treat the child to respect the animal and don't annoy it. Treat it gently.
• Never let the child be alone with the pet because animals can be unpredictable.
• Never let a pet come near a toddler or a very young child.
• Don't let your kid to cuddle the pet too tight.
• Let the child know the sensitive areas of the animals.
• If the animal is sick, don't let the child to come near.
• Don't surprise the pet.
• Always give love and affection to the animal because they response to it.
•  Never hit the pet.
• Don't interrupt the pet while eating, sleeping or playing with its young.
• Always wash your hands with soap after handling your pets.