Animal Assisted Therapy

 
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Animal assisted therapy is the use of pets as therapeutic tools to help patients with physical or psychological medical problems, to stimulate their development, or to keep them entertained. The broad term animal assisted therapy can include:   The use of service animals such as seeing-eye dogs Treating depression in long-term care facilities with pet habitats or visiting pets Teaching coordination and motor skills to patients with muscular problems Establishing contact with autistic or non-communicative children Demonstrating responsibility and compassion in traditional classrooms.   Animal assisted therapy in ... MORE



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Calebs story

Golden Retriever helps young boy with traumatic brain injury during his recovery.




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Equine therapy bonds horses, kids

Equine therapy bonds horses, kids

What can horses teach children? Plenty, according to Bill Fraley, a social worker who uses equine-as...

Studies prove: Pets boost their owners' health

Studies prove: Pets boost their owners' health

What can help you lower your stress and cholesterol, as well as lose weight?  Your furry frien...

The power of pups

The power of pups

If you've ever doubted the healing power of animals, follow Alice St. Clair and her poodle Sull...
   





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