Children exposed to pets during the first year of life have a lower frequency of allergic rhintis and asthma. Childen with autism have more prosocial behaviors less autistic behaviors such as self-absorption. Children who own pets score significantly higher on empathy and prosocial orientation scales than non-owners. Pets fulfill many of the same support functions as humans for adults and children. People who have AIDS that have pets have less depression and reduced stress.
Pets are a major source of support and increase perception the ability to cope.
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