Living With Pets Protects Children From Allergies

Allowing your child to interact with the family cats will be like a vaccination that provides protection from allergies.
Living With Pets Protects Children From Allergies
Kids who grow up with pets are less likely to develop allergies. PhotoSunnyDays/Shutterstock
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Q: We have several cats, and we provide foster care for kittens from a rescue organization. I am pregnant with my first child, and we don’t want our child to grow up allergic to cats. While our child is young, should we stop fostering and limit access to our family cats?
A: Quite the opposite. For years, physicians have recognized that allergies are rare in children who grow up on farms.
Lee Pickett
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Lee Pickett, VMD, practices companion animal medicine in North Carolina. Contact her at AskTheVet.pet. Copyright 2024 Lee Pickett, VMD. Distributed by Creators.com