There is also evidence that petting an animal can cause endorphins to be released. Endorphins are chemicals in the body that suppress the pain response.
Pet therapy can be with all people who have disabilities.
If you need therapy from a pet clinic, money should be the least of your worries...
Pet therapy!
Most areas in USA have it. Search online. Go to www.SearchKindly.org (a search engine) and type in "pet therapy in (your town)". Good luck.
Yes, pet therapy does work. It helps a person cope with the tragedy in their life. Pet therapy is good for eldery people, and people in the hospital. It is companionship for people without having to take care of the animal personally. I have my great aunt and my little brother who is fighting cancer using pet therapy.
Though a license is not required, you can not just walk into a hospital with your dog and claim it as a therapy animal. You must first have permission from the facility you wish to visit. Each facility will have its own requirements for those wishing to visit with therapy animals. Most require that you be part of a recognized therapy pet group, that your animal have current health papers on record with the facility, that your pet be certified as a therapy pet, and that you carry liability insurance. Therapy pet organizations, such as the Delta Society, Therapy Dogs International, or Therapy Dogs Incorporated, each administer tests to determine whether an animal is suitable for working in therapy situations. Each also has a code of ethics by which members agree to abide. Part of the annual registration fee goes toward liability insurance which is required by most facilities.
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You probably can, if you furnish a note from your doctor stating that a therapy pet is indicated for your medical condition.
Yes, German Shepherds are very intelligent dogs and therefore they are very trainable and that would make them ideal as therapy pets.
Your pet can be any age. Some hospitals that allow people to volunteer will say you need to be at least 16 with parent consent.
Acupuncture, music therapy, pet therapy, bodywork, massage therapy, aromatherapy, Reiki (energy healing), Native American ceremonies, herbal treatments, and other non-Western practices may be used
Standardized Uptake Values which aids in assessing patient response to cancer therapy.