You have probably heard the saying that a dog is a man's best friend. But have you ever stopped to consider why? There are many health benefits from owning a pet for both children and adults alike. For instance, pet owners over age 65 make 30 percent fewer trips to their doctors than those without pets. This might be because owning a pet tends to make people feel good. Dogs provide loyal companionship, which can help combat loneliness and depression in older adults. Also, owning a pet can motivate a person to get outside and exercise and even socialize more with other pet owners.

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You have probably heard the saying that a dog is a man's best friend. But have you ever stopped to consider why? There are many health benefits from owning a pet for both children and adults alike. For instance, pet owners over age 65 make 30 percent fewer trips to their doctors than those without pets. This might be because owning a pet tends to make people feel good. Dogs provide loyal companionship, which can help combat loneliness and depression in older adults. Also, owning a pet can motivate a person to get outside and exercise and even socialize more with other pet owners.

In three sentences, state the claim the speaker presents in the argument. Explain if the speaker provides relevant evidence to support the claim and sufficient evidence in the argument.

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The speaker claims that owning a pet has many health benefits for both children and adults, including reducing the number of trips to the doctor for pet owners over 65. The speaker provides evidence to support this claim by stating that pet owners over 65 make 30 percent fewer trips to their doctors than those without pets. However, the argument could be strengthened by providing additional evidence of the benefits of owning a pet for people of all ages, not just older adults.