Are pets good for kids' mental health? Type of animal and duration of bond could make all the difference
Medical Xpress
February 15, 2026
Questions like "will getting a pet benefit our child's mental health?" are increasingly common and pertinent. In Spain, for instance, more than half of all households now have one or more pets.
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Originally published on Medical Xpress on 2/15/2026