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Animal Assisted Therapy


Research Notes on Animal Assisted Therapy

Animal assisted therapy is a type of therapy where specially trained animals aid in the treatment of a patient. This therapy is designed to improve physical, social, emotional, and/or cognitive functioning. Animals commonly used include dogs, cats, birds, and horses.

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  • Animal assisted therapy requires professional medical staff supervision.
  • Used in medical, psychiatric, rehabilitation, and special education facilities throughout the world.
  • Benefits extend not only to the recipient of the therapy, but also to the handlers and animals.

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