Some individuals believe, that pet animals at home are healthy and safe for children whereas others oppose this. notion. I believe pets are not suitable for a child due to the increased risk of health problems and cleanliness. In this essay both the notions will be discussed. To embark on, there are several demerits a pet can cause to a child. The first and foremost is related to the increased probability of disease. Animal fur can be seen in almost all areas of a home with pets, for a younger child the immunity level is low which increases the chances of getting an allergy to them, thus in the future they may end up with chronic lung diseases. For example, children who stay with a pet have more allergy-related issues than another child wither a pet at home. In addition, children can be attacked by dogs or cats, which may lead them to experience mental as well as physical injury, hence, safety is always a problem related to pet animals. However, pets can be a good companion for min...