What is Pet Therapy?
Category: Procedures
See also: Pit bull/ Rhodeisan Ridgeback
Animal-assisted therapy (AAT) is a type of therapy that involves an animal, such as dogs, with specific characteristics becoming a fundamental part of a person's treatment.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Support mental / emotional health | 11 | 9 | |
| Promote relaxation | 9 | 1 | |
| Personal enjoyment / entertainment | 7 | 1 | |
| Stress | 2 | 0 | |
| Anxiety attacks | 1 | 0 | |
| Balance problems | 1 | 0 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 0 | |
| Mild | 1 | |
| None | 8 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Pet Therapy
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Adrenal fatigue | 1 |
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