Medical practices are evolving to give more and more space to the emotional component in healing. Pet therapy fits right into this new space. It is a therapy that uses companion animals, mainly dogs of specific breeds, as a support to regular traditional therapies.
Pet Therapy is used in so many areas: for example, it is useful in cases of hospitalized and long-term patients to improve mood and combat depression. It is also used to help sick children establish a better communication channel with doctors. Elderly care is also becoming very focused on pet therapy.
It has already been scientifically proven that pet therapy improves mood, lowers stress, and promotes better patient recovery, despite the fact that it is simply an accompanying therapy and not an actual cure.