Can we have one?: a parent's guide to raising kids with cats and dogs

Introduction

1. And Baby Makes Four: Bringing a Baby into a Pet-Owning Household

2. Is This the Right Time?: Assessing Your Family's Readiness to Acquire a Pet

3. A Decision You can Live With: Selecting the Right Pet for Your Child and Family

4. "But I Fed Him Last Night!": The Physical and Medical Responsibilities of Pet Care

5. Living, Learning, and Growing Together: Managing Child-Pet Interactions

6. The Yucky Side of Pets: Addressing the Potential Health Risks Pets Pose to Children

7. Gone Too Soon: Helping Children Cope with Pet Loss

Notes

Index