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Exposure to pets during foetal development may cut food allergies in babies: Study

Children exposed to indoor dogs were significantly less likely to experience egg, milk, and nut allergies specifically and children exposed to cats were significantly less likely to have egg, wheat, and soybean allergies

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Among children exposed to indoor dogs and cats, there was a significantly reduced incidence of food allergies. Photo Courtesy: iStock

Among children exposed to indoor dogs and cats, there was a significantly reduced incidence of food allergies. Photo Courtesy: iStock

According to a new study, children exposed to pet cats or indoor dogs during foetal development or early infancy are likely to have fewer food allergies compared to other children. The study showed that among children exposed to indoor dogs and cats, there was a significantly reduced incidence of food allergies, though there was no significant difference for children in households with outdoor dogs.

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