Compared to children without pets, kids who were exposed to a cat or dog during pregnancy or early infancy were roughly 15% less likely to develop allergies to common triggers, including eggs, milk, wheat, soybeans, and nuts by age three, according to their mothers' survey responses.⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #baby #animals #allergies #allergy #science #biology