amelia222
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A friend sent me this link about not having any animals at all if you have kids under 5:
https://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/27035470/
What a bunch of crap, unless the child had severe allergies I see no reason to not have pets. Especially caged ones, all you need to do is wash your hands and use common sense!
These recommendations are so silly and unrealistic I can't just believe it
-Those who already have these pets should contact their veterinarians about specific risks and possible new homes for the animals, he said.
-For example, about 11 percent of salmonella illnesses in children are thought to stem from contact with lizards, turtles and other reptiles, Pickering said
-Also, kids that young should avoid contact with these animals in petting zoos or other public places
https://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/27035470/
What a bunch of crap, unless the child had severe allergies I see no reason to not have pets. Especially caged ones, all you need to do is wash your hands and use common sense!
These recommendations are so silly and unrealistic I can't just believe it
-Those who already have these pets should contact their veterinarians about specific risks and possible new homes for the animals, he said.
-For example, about 11 percent of salmonella illnesses in children are thought to stem from contact with lizards, turtles and other reptiles, Pickering said
-Also, kids that young should avoid contact with these animals in petting zoos or other public places