Like we said, dogs don’t really have asthma the way humans do. “It is possible for dogs to get an inflammatory bronchial airway disease,” Dr. Pilossoph told us. “But dogs rarely experience any disease ...

Dogs (But Not Cats) May Protect Against Childhood Asthma, Study Says By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterMONDAY, Sept. 29, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Babies who grow up around dogs might be less likely ...

Babies who grow up around dogs are less likely to develop childhood asthma, according to new research. But growing up with cats does not seem to have the same effect, say scientists. Researchers found ...

—UK investigators demonstrated that dog ownership during the first year of life attenuates asthma risk via the 17q12-21 gene locus. Share on Facebook. Opens in a new tab or window Share on X. Opens in ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Owning a dog or cat early in life did not increase the risk for school-age asthma or contribute to cat- and ...

A cute little girl is playing with her pet dog outdooors on grass at home Growing up with a dog might protect against childhood asthma Babies in a home with a dog had a 48% lower risk of asthma by age ...

Babies in a home with a dog had a 48% lower risk of asthma by age 5, and better lung function No similar protection was found in kids growing up with cats MONDAY, Sept. 29, 2025 (HealthDay News) — ...