By Julie Garden-Robinson, NDSU Extension food and nutrition specialist
Whether your pet of choice is a dog, cat, hamster, fish or other creature, you may experience some health benefits through your interactions with your pet.
“Wally, how did you get on the table?” I exclaimed as I ran into the kitchen. I saw what happened. We hadn’t pushed in a kitchen chair. This pup leaped onto a chair and hopped on the table.
I do not condone animals on our tables or kitchen counters, by the way. He is a sneaky guy with amazing jumping skills considering his short legs that are characteristic of the dachshund breed.
I tried to wrangle…