Is the child ready to take at least partial responsibility for the pet? What rules should be followed when having a pet in the house? What are the safety rules?
Instructions
Step 1
When a child has expressed a desire to have a pet, it is necessary to explain the importance and responsibility associated with such an acquisition. When bringing an animal into the house, you will always have to take care of it, it cannot be taken back when you get tired of it, or you cannot exchange it for another animal.
Step 2
The permissible age when you can afford to have a pet is the fourth or fifth year of life. At this age, it is easier to explain that the animal is not a toy, but a living creature that needs regular care. The child can already be entrusted with partial care of the animal. He may well add food, change water, clean the cage.
Step 3
To make it easier for the baby to decide on the choice of a pet, it will be useful to visit specialized stores and bird markets. The child will have the opportunity to hold, touch the animal, and meaningfully choose a friend for himself.
Step 4
Safety regulations:
This primarily concerns the care of pets. It is necessary to keep toilet trays, food bowls clean, and regularly wash cages and aquariums. Long-haired animals should be brushed and trimmed thoroughly and regularly. It is imperative to carry out wet cleaning indoors, a couple of times a week.
Step 5
Absolute cleanliness in the house is not a guarantee that the animal will not become a carrier of infections and parasites. It is imperative to have all the necessary vaccinations, once a month the animal needs to be given special pills for parasites. If your pet is outside, you need to purchase a special flea and tick collar. If you are considering adopting a more exotic pet, such as a lizard or a turtle, it is better to consult a veterinarian, these animals carry more dangerous infections.
Step 6
When choosing a pet, you need to take into account the character and aggressiveness. The animal should be affectionate, docile and obedient. We decided to get a big dog, then we can't do without specialized training. You can also consult with a specialist and choose an animal with a kind disposition, the characters of pedigree cats and dogs are well studied.
