1. Amelia Neuhoff and Madison Silverman
Pet Therapy
Amelia Neuhoff and Madison Silverman

2. History dates back many centuries, possibly in prehistoric times
First record was in Gheel, Belgium in the 9th century
Earliest uses were for psychiatric patients
 Used in schools and prisons, hospitals, hospices, nursing homes, and outpatient care programs

3. What is pet therapy? Pet therapy uses animals to help people.
Issues include diseases, illness, or health disorders.
Pet therapy uses dogs, cats, horses, etc.
Animal-assisted activities: enjoyment and pleasure
Also used for post-traumatic stress disorder

4. What careers use pet therapy?
Dental Offices/Dental Operations
Cancer treatment centers
Long-term care facilities
Cardiology
PTSD facilities
Children's Hospitals

5. Advantages Can be used for all ages
Interaction with animals can reduce stress
Can improve overall cardiovascular health
Bonding is normally easy
Can be used for all sorts of issues
Many facilities and places that use it

6. Disadvantages Some people have allergies to animals
Have to make sure animals are clean
Animal behavior and people behavior
Attachment can be an issue

7. Bibliography
"History of Smoky – The First Therapy Dog." NJ Pet Community, "Pet Therapy." Encyclopedia.com, diagnostics-and-procedures/medicine/pet-therapy. "Pet therapy: Man's best friend as healer." Mayo Clinic, therapy/art

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