Pets Do Not Benefit Kids’ Health, Study Finds

CBS Local — Dogs and cats have no “significant” impact on children’s mental and physical health, according to a new study by the RAND Corporation.
Described by the journal as Anthrozoos as the “largest-ever study” on the link between pet ownership and children’s well-being, the study contradicts previous research that suggests that pets help children breathe easier, become more empathetic and experience similar benefits.
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