Issue #74, February, 2013

Animal therapy: a friendly boost

For some, just the sight of an adorable animal is enough to lift their spirits. For others, interacting with a pet such as a cat, dog, rabbit or horse can help them to feel more relaxed and rejuvenated.

If you are currently going through cancer treatment, or helping a loved one during this time, then you may want to consider animal therapy as a supplement to your medical treatments.

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Nine things to consider before starting animal therapy

When you or someone you love has cancer, finding ways to relax is important. Animal therapy is a supportive treatment approach that has been shown to help reduce stress and boost spirits, as well as provide a welcome distraction from all of the emotions you and your loved ones may be feeling.

However, animal therapy involves more than heading to the pet store and picking out a new furry friend. Here are nine things to consider before incorporating pets into your treatment regimen.

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Animal therapy: a friendly boost

Nine things to consider before starting animal therapy