The children's mental health study followed nearly 1,900 families throughout Spain to determine if—and how—having a pet in ...

Researchers found kids aged 4-5 who had a cat were more likely to show signs of anxiety, withdrawal or emotional struggles.

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A new study finds that children in families with cats may show more anxiety and behavioral issues. Researchers suggest that ...

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A cat-training program for children with developmental disabilities fostered healthy behaviors in children, strengthened relationships between children and their family cats and improved cats' social ...

An observational study of nearly 2,000 families found an association with later anxiety, behavior, and social problems, but not causation.

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A nationwide study of more than 30,000 children found that living with cats was not linked to worse asthma control, lung function, or flare-ups, challenging long-standing concerns about cat ownership ...