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Fans know him as This Morning's resident vet, but at home, Dr Scott Miller is "Dad" to four children, two dogs, two cats, five chickens, a tortoise, a gecko and some goldfish for good measure - and he loves every minute.
Laughing, Scott admits he's definitely part of a "pet family", and says animals help a lot in his household, especially for himself, and his son and daughter - all of whom have autism.
"There's certainly a huge benefit to having animals around us, because they're very calming," says Scott.
"An animal is often someone you can trust to read your moods, feelings and thoughts, especially if you tend to verbalise things in a different way. They can understand you on a very deep level.
"That's the reason why I became a vet. As a child, way before I was diagnosed with autism, I struggled socially and realised the benefit of having animals around. They were so validating and supportive, and I wanted to give back to them by becoming a vet." Scott is married to Zö Christien, and they have four children together - Summer, Quinn, Jackson and Riley.
Scott was diagnosed with autism last year after noticing he had mannerisms similar to two of his children, who had already been diagnosed with the condition. He believes having a close relationship with animals can be hugely beneficial to people with autism.
"My pets mean a huge amount to me," says Scott.
"They become part of your family. Sometimes I think they're a little under-appreciated until maybe you lose them, or you're thinking about it near the end of their lives.
This story is from the April 22, 2024 edition of OK! UK.
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