Wag Reflex, a website for animal lovers has some really good advice for those of us who love animals and have pets.  The headline of the article is:

Don't Own Pets That Can Eat You

Seriously, the article has some valid tips on pet ownership--things you need to consider when choosing and adopting a pet.  Even small pets can potentially harm family members by biting, and this needs to be a consideration when adopting a pet.  According to the article, realizing that a domestic pet can harm a person is part of responsible pet ownership.