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Dogs Boost Babies’ Health

For children’s health, a dog may be the best prescription.

FOX News Radio’s Bill Vitka reports:

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Fido is not only man’s best friend, he’s the first line of defense against disease in babies.

A study reported by the journal ‘Pediatrics’ finds that infants with dogs have less fever, fewer ear infections, and the least use of antibiotics.

Children with dogs are 73% healthier. That’s because in part, dogs get kids to go outside. And because dogs spend a lot of time outside they bring bacteria into the home. That exposure ramps-up a baby’s immune system.

Cats extend some protection, but the link is not as strong.

Bill Vitka, FOX News Radio.

One Comment

  1. Denise

    September 6, 2012 at 8:13 pm

    This is an interesting study. I have no problem with the dog nearing the baby. Both baby and dog will enjoy music classes for toddlers.