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Children and Pets
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Care of the Chinese Water Dragon 
 Extensive information about Chinese water dragons as pets. Discusses care, behavior, diet, breeding, and health care. Part of a larger site about amphibians and reptiles. From an enthusiast and owner of water dragons. http://www.triciaswaterdragon.com/dragoncr.htm Topics: Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians, Pets Last updated Mar 19, 2009 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 Topics: Health, Pets Last updated Apr 15, 2009 Pets and Children
This short publication addresses topics related to pets and children, including choosing an appropriate pet, caring for a pet (age appropriateness and parental involvement), and physical and emotional advantages of pet ownership. From the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP). http://www.aacap.org/page.ww?name=Pets+And+Children§ion=Facts+for+Families Topics: Pets Last updated Jun 29, 2007 Poison on Pets II: Toxic Chemicals in Flea and Tick Collars
This April 2009 report concludes "that high levels of pesticide residue can remain on a dog's or cat's fur for weeks after a flea collar is put on an animal. Residue levels produced by some flea collars are so high that they pose a risk of cancer and damage to the neurological system of children." Includes the full report and links to related content. From the National Resources Defense Council (NRDC). http://www.nrdc.org/health/poisonsonpets/ Topics: Health, Pets Last updated Apr 27, 2009 Selecting the Right Pet for Your Family and Making the Introduction
Questions and answers about selecting appropriate pets for families with children. Topics include how old the child should be before introducing a pet, whether to get a younger or older animal, how children should interact with pets, how to teach children to take good care of pets, and more. From the Humane Society of the United States. http://www.hsus.org/pets/pet_care/selecting_the_right_pet_for_your_family_and_making_the_introduction.html Topics: Pets Last updated Feb 14, 2006 |
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