Send a comment on this item to LII: Send a comment on this item to LII staff, who on weekdays will usually reply within 24 hours. Exposure to Nontraditional Pets at Home and to Animals in Public Settings: Risks to Children This October 2008 clinical report discusses that while "[e]xposure to animals can provide many benefits during the growth and development of children ... there are potential risks associated with animal exposures." Includes examples of nontraditional pets (such as ferrets and lemmings), diseases transmitted between other vertebrate animals and humans, rabies, injuries and allergies, laws and regulations, and prevention measures and the role of pediatricians and veterinarians. From the American Academy of Pediatrics. http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/cgi/content/abstract/122/4/876 Asterisk * indicates required field. Your Name Your Email Address * We will not sell or provide your email address to anyone else. Comment * Enter the verification code as it is shown in the box below. This helps prevent automated submissions. *