Having pets can improve the health and quality of life of adult children. Babies and children who own a pet at home learn best and gain a sense of responsibility more quickly than they have ever had. In addition, the child develops more quickly and interacts better with others.
But the benefits are not only for children. Studies reveal that adults can also gain more health if they have a pet. The presence of these animals can reassure a sick person, reduce the risk of death, increase self-esteem and help combat loneliness.
There is no age appropriate for adopting a pet but remember that very young babies have fewer defenses and should not have direct contact with animals because they can transmit diseases. Therefore it is advised that the child and the animal sleep in the same bed, and that the dog licks the hands, the face and the mouth of the children.
Other important care is to maintain the health of the animal by taking it frequently to the veterinarian to check if there is any disease that needs to be treated and to keep the place where the pet does his needs always very well cleaned.
