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Pet Therapy Dogs Help Patients Recover Faster
New study shows that patients recovering from joint replacement surgery need 50% less pain medication when they engage in pet therapy.
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Psychologists Who Include Dogs in Counseling
Pet therapy includes psychologists who bring their pets (dogs, mostly) to counseling sessions with clients. Here are things to consider before combining dogs and therapy.
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Pet Therapy
How our pets can help us heal.
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Pet Therapy
Animals as pets are unconditionally loyal and affectionate. Pet therapy has evolved and developed due to this simple fact.
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A Psychologist Who Practices Pet Therapy
When she counsels clients, psychologist Brenda Reed takes her dog to work. Pet therapy improves her clients' mood, reduces loneliness, and offers a sense of life purpose.
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Holistic Medicine ~ An Appropriate Alternative for Your Pet?
A look at the natural, holistic treatment for our pets.
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Lhasas and Pet Therapy
My Lhasa Apsos do therapy with abused women and children
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Massage Therapy
Massage therapy can be very beneficial to your pet's health.
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Paws for a Cause: Pet Therapy for Alzheimer’s Patients
Could having a pet be good therapy for a person with Alzheimer's? A study indicated that it could, and visitation programs at nursing homes have proven the calming effect of pets on people with dementia.
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Pet Therapy
Therapy Dogs Inc. was founded in 1990 and provides its members registration, support and insurance to those interested in volunteer animal assisted activities.
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Pet Therapy
Pets are a huge responsibility with a priceless return of affection at the end of the day. Instead of stress therapy, think pet therapy.
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Pet Therapy
How pet therapy can be therapeutic to your loved one.
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Pet Therapy
Pet therapy works wonders.
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Sharing a Miracle: A rescued Dog makes a difference
Each sweet rescued soul has a purpose. Was this Beau's?
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Stress Busters
Pampering yourself doesn't have to take 2 hours. Find out what you can do in 45 minutes or less that can help you to relieve stress.
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My Dog, My Hero
The third year anniversay of when Chelsea began her career as an unsung hero.

Animal-Assisted Therapy Providers
There are a number of innovative animal-assisted therapy programs through which volunteers, pets, and shelter animals help those in need.
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DOING THE RIGHT THING
Doing the right thing may not always be easy, but a simple deed can have a ripple effect.
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Guide Dogs and Service Dogs Help Disabled Vets
Disabled U.S. veterans may suffer from a range of chronic conditions. America's Vet Dogs and Patriot Paws provide trained dogs to help them achieve more independence.
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How Equine Assisted Psychotherapy Works
Equine Assisted Psychotherapy pairs horses with people to overcome emotional issues, conditions, & physical trauma - similar to traditional psychological counseling.
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Kitten Whiskers and Puppydog Tails
Pet Ownership can make a significant difference in the lives of the disabled, as long as your "fur bearing therapist" is allowed to live with you.
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Prison Cats Change Inmates for the Better
Animal-assisted therapy, whether formally administered via prison programs or informally through the adoption of feral cats, can have a transformative effect on inmates.
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Would My Dog Be a Good Therapy Dog?
Therapy dogs have a special personality and talent for visiting nursing homes and hospitals to lift spirits and promote healing.
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Japan- Robots as Caregivers for Frail Parents?
Japan has service robots to help provide eldercare to frail elderly citizens. Do US seniors and boomers want robotic pets, a robotic nutritionist, or robotic caregivers?
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Cat Heroes
In addition to the headline-grabbing heroes that have saved the lives of their owners, there are day-to-day cat heroes that act as seeing-eye cats and therapy animals.
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How to Speak with Someone Who Cannot Speak
People with expressive aphasia have problems speaking, writing, or reading. These tips may help you to better communicate with someone who has expressive aphasia.
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Integrative Medicine
Look for modern hospitals and medical practices that use a variety of optional techniques to complement patient health and recovery.
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The Family Pet Can Teach Kids Social Skills
An innovative youth violence prevention program in Los Angeles demonstrates how animals - specifically dogs - can help kids learn valuable social skills.
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Runners Are Regular People - Sort of.
Put a smile on your face for this tale...High Protein diet-good or not?
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Rehabilitating Problem Dogs
Some dogs surprise us with their resistance to training and love. Sometimes, patience is key when trying to bond with a pet.
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Retain Grooming Clients - Review of Online Pet Partnership Course
After enrolling in this course, I think all prospective and newbie pet owners should be required to work through and complete this program. Or even old hands at animal ownership! An excellent introduction to Pet Whispering.
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A Century of Saving Lives
Rottweilers have served as active search and rescue dogs from WWI all the way up to Ground Zero.
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American Bobtail Cat Breed Profile
The American Bobtail, a relative newcomer on the scene, is increasing in popularity due to its winning combination of wild appearance and friendly demeanour.
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Elmer Update!
an update you won't want to miss!
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