Pets - keeping yourself safe

Germs, worms and fleas

Bites and scratches

Cleaning up

Sick pets

Dr Kate says

Children say

Unusual pets

Jigsaw puzzle

There are lots of good things for children about having and caring for pets. Playing with and cuddling pets [yuk! not spiders] is part of the fun of having them, but there are some things to remember if you want to keep yourself safe.