Can Pets Improve Your Immune System?

Like how science has only somewhat recently learned that the microbes in your gut may be the key to unlocking a whole new you. Science is also discovering that one constant source of dirt and grime in our lives may be quietly boosting our immune systems: our pets. All this exposure to what essentially amounts to dirty animals trains the immune system early on, ensuring that a person’s T cells won’t viciously attack every molecule that enters their body. Simply being around animals is a passive, organic form of immune support, and it’s all because when we’re around animals, we become a little less worried about constantly sanitizing everything. Snuggling with your furry companions isn’t just boosting your mood, it’s boosting your immune system, too.