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Many people have heard of the studies that prove that having pets, such as cats and dogs around the house can improve the stress level of the occupants. In fact stroking a cat whilst engaging in a stressful or blood pressure raising activity such as studying for a test, or even playing casino games at the online casino, can actually help lower stress levels and regulate blood pressure. What many people may not be aware of is the study that has shown that dogs and cats can have a powerful effect on the health of children in the early years of their life. Research in the Paediatrics journal has shown that children who are brought up in a home with a pet during their first year of life are likely to be healthier compared to children who are not. Children who had a dog in their home had 31% fewer respiratory tract infections than those who did not. And they also had 44% less ear infections. Cats also seem to have a many beneficial effects on the children’s health although not as much as dogs do. As well as these health benefits animals also help to boost children’s self esteem and help them feel less lonely than children who do not have pets in their home. A pet is also agreat trigger for children’s socialization and a walk out in the park with a dog is likely to be a great conversation piece among the children’s peers.