Parents believe that having a pet disciplines a child and helps him become more responsible.
At the same time, moms and dads do not think at all about the fate of the animal itself, choosing between a hamster, a dog or a parrot.
This question was answered by the highest category veterinarian Mikhail Shelyakov in a conversation with NEWS.ru.
How to choose a pet for a child
It turns out that parents often start with everything wrong.
According to the specialist, it is necessary to take into account first of all the child’s age, level of development, as well as the child’s activity level.
You also need to understand that any animal, bird or fish requires care.
Therefore, a small breed dog cannot be called the best choice for a small child.
As for cats, this is also not the best choice due to their habit of scratching and biting.
From a veterinarian's point of view, the best choice in this case is a nanny dog.
This is the name given to Labradors, who are naturally very kind dogs with a calm character.
