Can We Have One?: A Parent's Guide to Raising Kids with Cats and DogsThe decision to include pets as a part of your family can be fraught with uncertainty. How do you know when the time is right? How do you select the right pet? Choose a proper diet? Avoid common injuries? Provide adequate exercise? Avoid allergies? Share caretaking responsibilities? Not share germs or parasites? Whether you are ready to take the plunge or just beginning to explore the possibility, Can We Have One? is an essential, convenient resource for parents considering pet ownership--or pet owners considering parenthood. |
Contents
Introduction | 1 |
CHAPTER 1 AND BABY MAKES FOUR Bringing a Baby into a PetOwning Household | 7 |
CHAPTER 2 IS THIS THE RIGHT TIME? Assessing Your Familys Readiness to Acquire a Pet | 31 |
CHAPTER 3 A DECISION YOU CAN LIVE WITH Selecting the Right Pet for Your Child and Family | 45 |
CHAPTER 4 BUT FED HIM LAST NIGHT The Physical and Medical Responsibilities of Pet Care | 69 |
CHAPTER 5 LIVING LEARNING AND GROWING TOGETHER Managing ChildPet Interactions | 97 |
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Can We Have One?: A Parent's Guide to Raising Kids with Cats and Dogs Lynn F. Buzhardt,Sue D. Steib No preview available - 2008 |