Compassionate Care
A visit from a trained and certified therapy pet and handler can significantly improve patients’ physical, social, cognitive, and emotional health.
Studies have shown that pet therapy can lower high blood pressure, improve survival rates for heart attack victims, and lower the risk of stroke or heart attack. Pet therapy is also known to assist in increasing verbal interaction, attention skills, and self-esteem, and reducing anxiety and loneliness. In addition, many cognitive and physical skills can be improved with the assistance of pet therapy. Inclusion of an animal in therapeutic treatment can make a major difference in patients’ comfort and progress.
