Teaching Children about Pet Safety and Pet Health

 

Many families in Los Angeles County and in the United States are comprised of children and pets together.  It is very important to teach children how to safely interact with pets to avoid harmful bites or trauma.  It is also important to consider the health of both the child and the pet as infants and children younger than 5 years old are more likely to get sick from the germs that animals may carry. 

 

                   

 

Promoting responsible pet ownership and treating pets with compassion are the foundations for a successful relationship between children and animals.   

 

The resources below should be used to teach children how to safety interact with pets and how to properly care for a pet. 

 

 

Presentations for children (Grades K-2):

 

                               

How to Keep Your Pet Healthy - Presentation | Speakers Notes

Como Mantener Tus Mascotas Saludables En Casa - Presentación | Notas del presentador

 

Vaccinations for Pets - Presentation | Speakers Notes

Vacunas para Mascotas - Presentación | Notas del presentador

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bite Prevention At Home - Presentation | Speakers Notes

Tu y Tu Mascota: Prevención de Mordeduras en Casa - Presentación | Notas del presentador

 

Keeping Your Pet Fit: Food and Play - Presentation | Speakers Notes

Mantener a Tu Mascota en Forma: Comida Y Juego - Presentación | Notas del presentador

 

Presentations for children (Grades 3-5):

 

Visiting the Veterinarian With Your Pet - Presentation | Speakers Notes

Visitando al Veterinario con tu Mascota - Presentación  | Notas del presentador

 

Bite Prevention In the Community - Presentation | Speakers Notes

Perros en la communidad: Qué debemos hacer para prevenir mordeduras? Presentación|Notas del presentador

 

Vaccination: Keeping Pets & People Healthy - Presentation | Speakers Notes

Vacunas: Manteniendo a la Gente y a las Mascotas Saludables - Presentación | Notas del presentador

        

 

Keeping Your Pet Fit: Food & Play - Presentation | Speakers Notes

Mantener Tu Mascota en Forma: Comida Saludable y Ejercicio - Presentación | Notas del presentador

 

Emergency Preparedness & Pets - Presentation | Speakers Notes

Preparación de Emergencia para Ti y Tus Mascotas - Presentación | Notas del presentador

Additional Resources

 

Don't Let the Dogs Bite: How to be Safe Around Dogs - Coloring & Activity Book - English   - California Department of Public Health (CDPH)

No Dejes Que Los Perros Te Muerdan: Cómo Sentirte Seguro Junto A Los Perros - Libro De Actividad Para Colorear - CDPH

Healthy Pets, Healthy People - Infants and Young Children - CDC

Stay Healthy Around Small Pets - CDC

Stay Healthy Around Pet Reptiles and Amphibians - CDC

Adopt These Healthy Pet Habits - CDC

Wash Hands When Leaving Animal Exhibits - CDC

5 Things to do RIGHT after Visiting Animals - CDC

Stay Healthy Around Animals - CDC

Know How to be Safe Around Animals - CDC

 

Vaccinations for Pets - Learn about why vaccinations are essential to your pet's health

Spay and Neuter for Pets - Learn about why spaying or neutering your pet is good for their health

Pet Health Calendar - Find low-cost vaccination, spay/neuter resources and adoption events near you

 

Body Language of Feline Anxiety - Dr. Sophia Yin

Body Language of Fear and Anxiety in Dogs - Dr. Sophia Yin

How to Greet (and How Not to Greet) a Dog - Dr. Sophia Yin

How Kids Should (and Should Not) Interact with Dogs - Dr. Sophia Yin

Dr. Yin's Top 10 Dog Training Tips - Dr. Sophia Yin

Puppy Socialization Check-List - Dr. Sophia Yin

Bite Levels in Dogs - Dr. Sophia Yin

Dog Park Etiquette - Dr. Sophia Yin

7 Things All Dogs Need - Dr. Sophia Yin

 

Last updated: March 25, 2021