Children who grow up with dogs are less likely to develop Crohn's disease later in life, a new study has found.
But the same cannot be said for cats, as felines do not protect young ones from developing the debilitating bowel syndrome.
Scientists at the University of Toronto found that exposure to dogs between the ages of five and 15 helps to build a strong gut lining and immune system - both of which protects from Crohn's disease.
