Humans have always had a special bond with animals, initially as work animals, then as pets, and now more frequently as therapeutic companions. Modern medicine is now discovering the amazing power of animals to detect, treat, and cure a host of diseases and conditions.
Animals may assist specific patient populations (children, the disabled, AIDS patients, etc.), and aid in specific settings (hospitals, prisons, independent practice, etc.). Contact with animals can help lower blood pressure, release endorphins, and achieve specific treatment or program goals.
More and more people and pets get involved in the field of animal-assisted activities and animal-assisted therapy (AAA/T), were animals help the sick recover more quickly and the aged to live longer and more satisfying lives. Specially trained animals are now also helping stroke victims, the handicapped, and others to regain or build lost faculties. Increasingly, animals assist in new fields of nonphysical/medical therapies, helping the stressed and angry relax and the shy be more forthcoming.
We have selected this usefull manuals for anyone who wishes to join the growing number of volunteers… supplementing conventional medicine with the healing potential of contact with animals.