Owning a Pet is Great for Kids

Many parents cringe at the thought of getting a pet for their kids because it takes a lot of commitment, responsibility and cost, such as buying pet meds like Revolution for Dogs or Revolution for Cats.

However, your child stands to learn some positive things in life if you take the considered risk of getting a pet:

1.Responsibility

Your child will develop accountability. Teach your kid minor tasks such as preparing the pet bowl at feeding time, cleaning up afterwards, or to hold the pet still when it's time to medicate, say with Revolution for Dogs, Revolution for Cats, Advantage, Canex or Heartgard. You could also teach him to store the boxes of pet meds in a cool and dry place.

2.Time Management

It teaches your kids to plan and manage time so that they will still be able to enjoy and accomplish other activities a normal child experience, such as playtime or homework. Teach them to use a calendar to remember the date to medicate or buy pet meds. For example, Revolution must be given around the same date each month to protect from fleas and heartworm. Buy a calendar that has big numbers and let your kid cross due dates with a big colorful pen because with Revolution, you can't miss a month of it, since it increases the chance of worsening the infestation.

3.Health

When medicating pets kids will value health all the more because they'll have to make sure their pet never gets sick, otherwise it may die. Teach them what the medication does, how it's used, how it's applied, and how it's stored. For instance, Revolution for Cats and Revolution for Dogs is weight-specific; it can be given to kittens and puppies over six weeks of age. Revolution is for the prevention, treatment, and control of fleas, flea eggs, ear mites, sarcoptic mites, heartworm, and additionally, with Revolution for cats, hookworms and roundworms. It's stored in a cool, dry place. Of course, adult supervision is ALWAYS required when applying medications such as Revolution but it's still necessary to show them how, so they'll know what to do on their own as they grow. This practice will influence their daily health habits such as brushing teeth, washing hands, etc.

4. Emotional well-being

Just being with some furry friend eases the stress one experiences in one's daily life. When adults are or are not available, a pet can provide relaxation and companionship. Studies suggest that getting a pet prolongs one's life. A kid can even make medicating a pet with Revolution a bonding time because there's always an excuse for a cuddle!