Article: PET HEALTH COUNCIL: Getting rid of a pet because of allergies may do more harm than good, says Council.

M2 PRESSWIRE-12 August 1998-PET HEALTH COUNCIL: The Pet Health Council warns getting rid of your pet because of allergies may do more harm than good (C)1994-98 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD

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Getting rid of a pet because of the appearance of a mild allergy may be more harmful to human health than beneficial warns the Pet Health Council.

Reports highlight that the number of people with mild allergies is on the up and a common reaction is to get rid of a pet. Unfortunately what people don't take into account are the many benefits pets provide humans in day-to-day life: pets can. speed recovery after major operations; keeping a pet significantly reduces ...

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