logologo
HomeLeafletsPeople & PetsFrequently Asked QuestionsNewsPress OfficeUseful ContactsContact Us

KIDS WITH PETS TAKE FEWER SICK DAYS - June McNicholas, Scotland

Dr June McNicholas, a health psychologist, presented findings of a study which examined 256 children (aged five to eleven years) in three schools in England and Scotland. The key findings were:

 

  • Absenteeism through illness was significantly less among pet-owning children
  • Children in reception and Year 1 classes had 18 per cent and 13 per cent better attendance respectively than non-pet owning children
  • Pet-owning children attended school for an additional three weeks extra school compared to non-pet owning children (aged five to seven years).

To view the full report of findings please click here.

Back