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Homeless youth with pets less depressed, less likely to use drugs

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Homeless youth and pets

A new study led by researchers at the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) shows that homeless youth with pets are less likely to engage in potentially harmful behaviour, are three times less likely to be depressed and are more likely to open up to veterinarians about their personal challenges.

Posted in DiscoveryTagged discovery, homeless youth, Michelle Lem, ovc, pets, research

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