Theraputic Animals

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Theraputic Animals

Dogs

Dogs are great for encouraging people to gte up and move around.

Some psychiatric disorders respond well to therapy dogs.

Dogs are patient and unbothered by children, making them great for families.

Horses

Horses are very empathetic animals and will mirror emotions of others, helping people to understand their emotions.

Teller, Vicki. “8 Benefits of Equine Therapy.” Seriously Equestrian, 13 May 2019, seriouslyequestrian.com/benefits-equine-therapy/.

It is relaxing and reduces stress

Can help increase attention span as horse riding requires full attention.

Equine therapy is a good source of excersize for the patient as well

Cats

Cats help the mental well being of those with certain struggles. They treat them as they would anyone else.

Wood, Trina. “Why Therapy Cats Are Just as Effective as Therapy Dogs.” School of Veterinary Medicine, 18 Oct. 2019, www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/news/why-therapy-cats-are-just-effective-therapy-dogs.

According to an Austrailian study, cat owners are sometimes more psychologically healthy than those without pets.

"Cats can form powerful social bonds."