One of the best gifts you can ever give your child is the company of a…
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Zoonosis screening in Spanish immunocompromised children and their pets
Introduction Pets play an important role in the social–emotional development of children (1) and contribute to…
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CDC Warns About Having Bearded Dragons as Pets
Pets are considered beloved family members. In fact, Pew Research showed more than half (51%) of…
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Children with cancer may benefit from having a cat or dog ‘pen pal’
A drawing by a child who took part in the animal pen pal scheme Courtesy of…
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Family pets: Pros and cons for kids
Pets can be an important part of a family and have a big impact on a…
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How having a pet can benefit children and teach skills for life
“They are mood-changers,” says Eve McDonnell about the impact of the family’s four pets on her…
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