Getting a puppy can pose mental health challenges alongside benefits for families

A survey study of families with puppies in the UK has identified multiple mental health challenges alongside benefits of ownership for adults and kids alike, suggesting that a mental health boost should not be the main motivator behind getting a puppy. Rowena Packer of the Royal Veterinary College, UK, and colleagues present these findings in the open-access journal PLOS One.

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