{"id":1088,"date":"2019-06-12T16:46:39","date_gmt":"2019-06-12T16:46:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.parksidevet.ca\/?p=1088"},"modified":"2021-11-17T11:55:17","modified_gmt":"2021-11-17T16:55:17","slug":"a-match-made-in-heaven-safety-for-kids-and-pets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.parksidevet.ca\/blog\/a-match-made-in-heaven-safety-for-kids-and-pets\/","title":{"rendered":"A Match Made in Heaven: Safety for Kids and Pets"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Without a doubt, there\u2019s a unique bond between kids and pets. From teaching empathy and social skills to encouraging physical activity, there are a number of ways pets can be good for children. In fact, most kids and their pets are best friends for life. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, while kids and pets may be a natural match, that doesn\u2019t mean you should leave them to their own devices. <\/span>Accidents happen<\/span><\/a>, even among the most well-behaved children and animals, so it\u2019s important to take steps to ensure that all interactions are happy and safe. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Keeping Kids and Pets Safe<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Be aware that all pets can bite – even the gentlest couch potato – if the circumstances are right. In the U.S., most dog bites happen to children. This is due to a variety of reasons. For example, children often don\u2019t know how to interact safely with pets, and adults often don\u2019t have the knowledge to stop interactions before they escalate. Some pets are also wary or even fearful of children, especially if this is their first experience being around them. As responsible pet owners and parents, there\u2019s a lot we can do to keep everyone safe: <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n