Nebraska College Preparatory Academy
Date of this Version
2016
Document Type
Article
Citation
Senior Capstone Project Poster, Nebraska College Preparatory Academy/Grand Island Senior High 2016. University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Abstract
The human-‐animal bond has been seen throughout many generations. Pet owners, especially those who own dogs, are known to live a different lifestyle than non-‐pet owners. However, the individuals who can receive the most benefits from dogs are those with certain psychological and physical health issues. Humans who suffer from diseases find that owning a dog is very helpful and can even improve and/or treat their illness.
Although dogs are not one-‐hundred percent effective in curing all health conditions, they are still very useful and can improve health even by the slightest result. There is much medical evidence that proves dogs benefit the lives of humans. Most therapy dogs actually make treatment easier for patients suffering from an illness. Also, those with either physical and mental issues are improving their conditions just by interacting with a therapy animal.
Included in
Alternative and Complementary Medicine Commons, Animal-Assisted Therapy Commons, Other Animal Sciences Commons
Comments
Copyright © 2016 Denise Magallon