The researchers found how the presence of a dog at home affects the health of children. Daily Mail reported.
Scientists analyzed samples of domestic dust, and then followed the participants in the experiment ranging from one to five years. The results of the study have shown that asthma is almost twice lower in children who come into contact with dogs from infancy.
It is noteworthy that it is not possible to determine a similar effect in the interaction of cats with children. According to experts, everything is in the properties of a microbioma formed in contact with dogs. Moreover, it was believed that all pets had a positive effect on the immunity of the child.
In the meantime, scientists found that dogs can recognize a person’s feelings: when the owner is worried, they are bending their heads in response to crying and worrying. Experts called this phenomenon “emotional infection – – some kind of empathy.
Source: People Talk
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