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Benefits of Pet Therapy
August 16, 2019
Excerpt from www.pawsforpeople.org
It's well known (and scientifically proven) that interaction with a gentle, friendly pet has significant benefits. Here are some of the most common.
Physical Health
Lowers blood pressure
Improves cardiovascular health
Releases endorphins that have a calming effect
Diminishes overall physical pain
Mental Health
Lifts spirits and decreases depression
Decreases feelings of isolation and alienation
Encourages communication
Provides comfort
Increases socialization and sense of community
Reduces boredom
Decreases anxiety
Helps children overcome speech and emotional disorders
Creates motivation for the patient to recover faster
Reduces loneliness
Literacy Support (PAWS for Reading)
Helps children focus better
Improves literacy skills
Provides non-stressful, non-judgmental environment
Increases self-confidence
Reduces self-consciousness
Encourages the love of reading in specific and learning in general
Physical Therapy
Increases joint movement
Improves recovery time
Maintains or increases motor skills
Provides motivation to move more, stretch farther, exercise longer