Live longer and better with a Poodle

It is true! You will probably live longer and better with a Poodle, than without one. Having a pet like a poodle or another kind of a dog will offer you more than just a sweet pair of eyes looking up at you in the morning. Studies have actually shown that growing up with pets can help reduce the risk of allergies to an adult later on in life. Live longer and better with a Poodle "The old thinking was that if your family had a pet, the children were more likely to become allergic to the pet. And if you came from an allergy-prone family, pets should be avoided," says researcher James E. Gern, MD, a pediatrician at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. However, a growing number of studies have suggested that kids growing up in a home with "furred animals" -- whether it's a pet cat or dog, or on a farm and exposed to large animals -- will have less risk of allergies and asthma, he tells WebMD. In his recent study, Gern analyzed the blood of babies immediately after birth and one year later. He was looking for evidence of an allergic reaction, immunity changes, and for reactions to bacteria in the environment. If a dog lived in the home, infants were less likely to show evidence of pet allergies -- 19% vs. 33%. They also were less likely to have eczema, a common allergy skin condition that causes red patches and itching. In addition, they had higher levels of some immune system chemicals -- a sign of stronger immune system activation. See the original story here I can easily say that I am more likely to live longer and better with a Poodle than without one. My poodle gives me so many gifts and shares love with everyone she encounters. I am definitely getting lots of walks and fresh air with her. I know it's a win-win situation for all of us, her included. I love my poodle and am grateful for her.