Although pets are also little treasures in the family, can pregnant mothers or infants and young children live with their pets? Owners are inevitably worried that pets will cause health risks to the fetus or infants and young children.

Let’s explore this topic!

Can babies and pets stay in the same room?

During pregnancy, the immune system of pregnant women is low. Although they are not suitable for raising new pets, owners do not need to worry too much about healthy pets that they have been with for a long time and can continue to raise them.

Studies have found that if a pet is kept during pregnancy, the risk of the baby being allergic to pets after birth is much lower than if the baby is suddenly exposed to pets.

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Many people worry that keeping pets will increase the risk of infection with Toxoplasma gondii, an intracellular parasite that may cause serious consequences such as fetal malformation or even miscarriage. Studies have found that one can become infected only by direct contact with pet feces and other objects that have been infected with Toxoplasma gondii.

Owners should regularly deworm, immunize and check up on their fur pets to keep them clean and healthy. At the same time, owners should also pay attention to personal hygiene. Ordinary contact, such as hugging and stroking fur, will not pose a risk of infection.

How to let your baby live in harmony with your pet?

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1 Health + Cleanliness are indispensable

Owners should pay attention to the health status of their pets, conduct regular medical examinations at the hospital, and bathe and clean their pets frequently. Keep babies and pets at a certain distance and avoid close physical contact between pets and babies. If you accidentally come into contact with the saliva or feces of cats and dogs, you must clean and disinfect them in time to prevent viral and bacterial infections. Of course, you also need to keep your home environment clean and clean up your pet’s excrement in a timely manner. Only clean and healthy pets can better accompany your baby's growth.

2 Step by step

When the baby is older and can have physical contact with the pet, it is best to proceed step by step, such as stroking the fur first. The owner must accompany him and ensure the safety of the contact. The baby and the pet cannot be allowed to sleep alone in the same room or During play, a curious baby may scratch the pet, making the pet feel uneasy, causing a stress reaction, frightening or injuring the baby.

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3 Eat well and play again

Pets have a very sensitive sense of smell, especially when it comes to food. Some greedy pets will be particularly excited when they see food. Therefore, it is best for owners to avoid letting children or pets come into contact with each other while they are eating to avoid pets guarding food or Fighting for the babyFood, causing harm.

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Letting a pet grow up with a baby is a warm and loving valuable experience. First of all, owners should pay special attention to all safety and hygiene issues and take preventive measures so that the baby can enjoy the company of a loving pet in a healthy and safe way.

Article source: Kakato Pet Food