Could a pet help a child with autism? An exploratory study led by a faculty member…
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Unique benefits of pet parenting for children: From better development to improved social skills
Pet parents have the unique privilege of playing two roles at once: they are parents to…
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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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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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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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Pets Aren’t Children: ‘Fur Babies’ and the Worship of Feelings
Imagine a friend told you that her baby is sick and may die. You’d feel shock…
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