November 6, 2023 | Categories: Health, Home, Pet Health
The observational study discovered that young children had higher instances of prosocial behaviors compared with children who didn’t have a dog. Children who interacted with the dog through playing and walking had overall better social and behavioral development by the time they were preschool age.
Our resident veterinarian, Dr. RuthAnn Lobos, DVM, says her five-year-old son Alexander is a big help with taking care of the family’s three dogs. “I’m biased, but I think every child should have the opportunity to have a pet in their lives if they’re not allergic.”
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