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Tuesday, October, 07, 2008
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J Day
06/09/08
J Day
Category:dogs and Bipolar

are dogs beneficial for teens with bipolar?

My 14 y/o daughter is in a residential treatment center. We are trying to make changes at home that will help her when she gets back home. Would having a dog help calm her?

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