The desire to have a pet is very common in children; However, before giving in to the temptation of giving him one, it is important to consider several aspects for the good of the animal and your family.
BENEFITS
• It generates responsibility, respect and solidarity.
• Help your child work tolerance and frustration, because the pet generally does not do what your little one wants.
• It makes the child feel useful and motivated because he knows that he has someone to protect and pamper him.
• Combat stress and depressive states.
• Makes you more sensitive to the needs of others.
• The death of an animal prepares it to face, in the future, greater losses.
RISKS
• Some diseases that they can transmit; although a well-fed, clean, dewormed and regularly vaccinated animal can transmit very few ills.
• Allergic pictures caused by hair: chronic asthma from prolonged and direct contact.
• Bites or scratches, which can lead to an infection, since saliva is always highly contaminated with bacteria.
THE BEST: PLANNING
Before adopting, consider the following factors:
1. Do you have enough space in your house to house it?
2. Is the family budget enough to feed her, take her to the vet and buy her the essential accessories?
3. Is your child ready to have it? Do you really want it or is it just a passing whim?
4. Do they have enough time and energy to take care of it? Are you willing to do it?
5. Does any family member have pet related allergies?
Are you at the correct age?
• The best age to have a pet is between 4 and 6 years old, when the child already follows the instructions and instructions of his parents (if not, there is a danger that he will take the animal as a toy and mistreat it when playing).