Children must be taught how to behave around pets

Bremen - Children must learn special rules in the presence of house pets, according to a German doctor specializing in microbiology and infectious epidemiology. The rules include remembering to wash their hands before eating, and they must never kiss an animal on its nose, said the doctor, Andreas Schwarzkopf of Bad Bocklet, Germany. Also, animals generally do not belong in the bedroom. It's also important to teach children that cases, animal beds and cat litter boxes must be cleaned regularly. As a scratch wound can occur while playing with the animal, all family members should be immunized against tetanus, according to the industry association of house pet needs in Bremen. The animals themselves also must be immunized against all animal illnesses and deworming four times a year is recommended, said Schwarzkopf. In addition the animal should be protected from lice and ticks and dogs and cats with long hair should be regularly combed and brushed.

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