(SAN FRANCISCO, AP)Infants who grow up with cats or dogs may be less likely to suffer fromallergies and asthma later in life.

(美联社旧金山电)成长期间有猫狗陪伴的婴儿，长大后可能比较不会有过敏症或气喘的毛病。

Research suggests that exposure to pets early in life might actually help the body build defenses against allergies and asthma.

研究发现，小时候就接触宠物，可能真的有助于身体抵抗过敏与气喘。

Kids exposed to animals before one year of age received the most benefits.

一岁前就接触动物的小孩受益最多。