Are dogs and cats safe for newborns? Ours does not bite but am afraid of bacteria etc as he licks the baby

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As Roshni correctly mentioned, pets including cats and dogs are safe around the baby if you've ensured timely vaccination. You must also ensure that you have housebroken and trained the dog enough for him to not pounce on the baby. In fact, it's true that many studies suggest that toddlers growing around pets have a better communication skill and are more compassionate. My suggestion is that if you have a baby and have also simultaneously brought home a pup, it's not the best combination. You will be juggling with both the babies at the same time. We got a dog 2 years back and now that we are planning to have a baby and our dog is well-trained and vaccinated, we are not worrying about her being around our baby. We are, in fact, looking forward to it.

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They are safe with newborns as long as the pets groomed and maintained. As a dog owner, it's always sad to see or hear parents have to rehome their pets because of newborns, thus I will say that the couple should think thoroughly before deciding to keep a pet.

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If your pet is sterilized, vaccinated and housebroken, it is perfectly safe. Studies have shown that house pets are good for a child's overall emotional development.

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Yes small dogs are safe for newborns - just ensure your pet has had al his vaccinations and his nails are cut as well.