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Introduction
Benefits:
- dogs &, to a lesser extent, cats in the household are associated with fewer respiratory tract infections in infants[1]
- may benefit elderly health & happiness[2]
More specific terms
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Bergroth E et al Respiratory Tract Illnesses During the First Year of Life: Effect of Dog and Cat Contacts Pediatrics, July 9, 2012 http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/early/2012/07/03/peds.2011-2825.abstract
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Leap A Caring for pets keep seniors healthy, happy. Pocono Record. Apr 5, 2017 http://www.poconorecord.com/special/20170405/caring-for-pets-keep-seniors-healthy-happy