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Do you pay enough attention to your kids and your pets? Arizona State University surveyed 21,000 dog owners as part of The Dog Aging Project and found the presence of kids in a household was negatively connected to dog health.

“The more children or time that owners dedicate to their children likely leads to less time with their furry children,” researcher Layla Brassington said.

The study found that more dog companions positively impacted health and that social factors have the strongest influence, even more than financial factors and the owner’s age. (Study Finds)