A child can learn some wonderful life lessons while caring for an animal, but there can be some potential hazards that accompany pets of any kind. A young child can harm your pet, and some pets can most certainly harm your child. Never leave a baby or young child alone with any pet and always supervise children around dogs, cats, ferrets and other animals. Even if your home doesn't have a pet, teach your children these important tips.
ALWAYS:
-Treat animals with kindness and respect
-Handle pets gently
-Wash your hands thoroughly after handling pets
NEVER:
-Approach any unfamiliar animal
-Disturb an animal that is eating, sleeping, caring for its young or guarding something
-Touch any pet before asking its owner if it is okay to do so
-Tease, chase, or stare at an animal
-Grab an animal by the feet, ears or tail
-Feed, touch, pick up or handle a wild or stray animal
-Try to break up animals fighting
-Play with a dog unless supervised by an adult
Also, show your child what to do if approached by an unfamiliar dog:
-Be still like a statue if a dog comes up to you
-If you are knocked down by a dog, roll into a ball and lie still like a rock
Lastly, if your child or any family member is bitten or scratched by any animal, act quickly. Wash the wound thoroughly with soap and water for at least 5 minutes and seek medical attention immediately.
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