Yet another reason can now be added to adopt a pet dog right away! Apart from the endless snuggles and cuddles, spending time with these adorable creatures, especially female ones, has also proven to lower a child’s risk of getting asthma.
While earlier studies and observational evidence have always hinted towards the link between pet dogs and lowered risk of allergies, the latest study, published in the journal Scientific Reports, aimed to find whether specific dog characteristics impact the amount of risk reduced.