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Pets in the Classroom Program Enhances Curriculum through Children’s Natural Love for Animals
By Pets in the Classroom Having a classroom pet fosters skills like responsibility, nurturing and teamwork. Children develop a sense of respect for living creatures and a connection to the natural world. But, a classroom pet also provides countless ways to enhance curriculum in creative ways. Teachers have told Pets in the Classroom[1] that they […]
Lice and Your Guinea Pig
Before you start itching and scratching, there are specific lice for each species. So even if your guinea pig has lice, they won’t affect you. You cannot catch lice from your guinea pig. If you observe your guinea pig scratching excessively, a lice infestation (pediculosis) may be the cause. Do not purchase over the counter […]
Keeping Pets in an Apartment
Not all apartments accept pets, and some only accept cats and dogs. If you live in an apartment and are considering adopting a pet, the first step is to investigate your landlord’s policy regarding animals. Once you have gotten that out of the way, the next step is to decide what kind of pet to […]