As it turned out, the dog is not only a friend of man, butand a reliable defender. At least, according to a new study of scientists from Finland. Scientists believe that a four-legged pet can not only bring joy to the house, but also protect the hosts, say, from the flu.
A photo: Getty Images To avoid being unsubstantiated, the researchers asked 400 volunteer moms to keep a diary. It was necessary to notice all the details of how the child's state of health changes in the first years of life - from 9 weeks to the first year of life. And the observations exceeded all expectations. It turned out that children who have a cat or dog at home suffer from shortness of breath, cough, rhinitis or rhinitis less than 30%. And dogs do not swallow the bacteria as you might think. And only strengthen the immune system of the baby, so that the child becomes less susceptible to infections. Also interesting:
