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Can Exotic Pets Make My Kids Sick?
A 2008 study from the American Academy of Pediatrics states that families with young children should avoid exotic pets due to the risks of illness or injury.

Rodents and Salmonella
A recent report about cases of human Salmonella linked to pet hamsters, mice and rats sparked a fair amount of media attention. It is important to heed the warnings associated with this information without panicking.

Health Canada Advisory About Pet Hamsters
Information about a Health Canada warning about hamsters in parts of Canada that are possibly infected with a disease called Tularemia, which can also infect people.