Pet Therapy (Animal Assisted Therapy)
Pregnancy: Use with caution
This is the involvement of animals as a form of treatment to improve social, emotional, physical and mental wellbeing
Caution
This is not appropriate when there is a dislike of animals or allergies to them
Animal cruelty is not acceptable and should not be practiced: be humane to pets and animals at all times
If you do not feel that the chosen animal is good for you, return them responsibly. Do not abandon them
Assess the suitability of the animal by spending time with them either at home or in their current place of abode or Pet store
Therapy for:
Animals can:
Provide a sense of calm, comfort and safety
Divert attention from an unpleasant or stressful situation
Provide a method of ‘touch therapy’ by being stroked or hugged
Provide a means of verbal communication that is easy on the human (One way verbal)
Encourage exercise and activity
Their presence also:
Reduces anxiety and depression
Promotes social interaction
Provide unconditional love and affection
Provide genuine companionship
This is useful in a number of situations as a complementary addition to other forms of treatment:
Children with mental health issues
Distraction method for pain and unpleasant experiences
Dementia support
PTSD
ADHD
Autism
Loneliness
Depression
Social Isolation
Disabilities
Cancer supportive management
Owning a pet is associated with:
Lower levels of stress hormones
Lower blood pressure
Lower heart attacks and strokes
Comments
Research your chosen pet before you acquire it
Find out:
- What are the bedding/environment/housing requirements?
- What does it eat?
- How to recognise illness or unusual behaviour?
https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/therapy-types/animal-assisted-therapy. http://www.petsathome.com/shop/en/pets/small-pet/gerbil/gerbil-bedding
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