What is Pets?
Category: Others
Most popular types: Cats Cat(s) and dog(s) Pets Emotional Support Show all
Researchers are finding that pets truly have the power to heal and support their owners, especially at times of stress and illness. Pets provide company and can help with the feeling of loneliness, sadness, pain and fear.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| General health | 253 | 96 | |
| Loneliness | 169 | 63 | |
| Depressed mood | 143 | 57 | |
| Stress | 30 | 7 | |
| Uncomfortable | 30 | 3 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 5 | |
| Moderate | 13 | |
| Mild | 39 | |
| None | 173 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Pets
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hair loss | 5 | |
| Persistent worrying | 2 | |
| Stress | 2 | |
| Allergic rhinitis | 1 | |
| Bipolar I disorder | 1 | |
| Crying | 1 |
Why patients stopped taking Pets
Multiple reasons could be selected
| Reason | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 19 | |
| Did not seem to work | 1 |
Duration
Stopped using Pets
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 1 month | 1 | |
| 1 - 6 months | 1 | |
| 6 months - 1 year | 1 | |
| 1 - 2 years | 1 | |
| 2 - 5 years | 3 | |
| 5 - 10 years | 6 | |
| 10 years or more | 5 |
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