Dogs, cats, birds & co already enrich the homes of millions of senior citizens. There they provide an antidote against loneliness and boredom. And they’ve been proven to have a positive effect on health. Which animals are the most suitable as pets depends on individual needs and means.
Baby and cat, does that work? Many mothers-to-be worry how the beloved pet will react when the new arrival appears. Some couples, in anticipation of their offspring, start toying with the thought of having to give their friend away. This is because of the danger to an expectant mother of a toxoplasmosis infection which can severely damage the unborn child.
Most children want a pet to cuddle and play with at some stage. And many parents want to support this, as living with an animal can positively affect their child’s development. But not every animal is suitable for children, particularly small animals, which wrongly can end up in children’s rooms.
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