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Assessing the benefits and risks of owning a pet

2015; Canadian Medical Association; Volume: 187; Issue: 10 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1503/cmaj.150274

1488-2329

E. Paul Cherniack, Ariella R. Cherniack,

Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies

Some 7.5 million Canadian households, or 57% of the population, own at least one animal.[1][1] Pet ownership rates peak in middle age and are lowest among older adults, but 39% of households with members older than 65 years still own a pet.[1][1] In a linked review, Stull and colleagues discussed