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Animal Assisted Therapy: Other Medium Sized Pets

Pregnancy: Use with caution

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The use of an animal companion as a pet to improve an individual's social, emotional, motivational or functional activities

Caution
  • Some of them don’t bond closely with humans


  • They can easily escape


  • They may be destructive to delicate furniture


Therapy for:
  • Anxiety


  • Stress


  • Loneliness


  • Depression


  • ADHD



Commonly sourced animals include:


  • Goats


  • Pigs


  • Rabbits


Comments
  • Suitable for apartment and small homes


  • Usually inexpensive to maintain

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