2006-07-12 00:23:57 · 6 answers · asked by Axel ∇ 5 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I feel happier thanks to my CATS!!!
They make me smile cause they are so cute when they are sleeping or playing together. Of course they can make me angry too when they knock something over or try and munch on my plants!
I believe that animals can help you heal, I'm not sure of the technical reason for that. But if you can smile when you see and animal, or feel the warmth and love of the animal when you pet it, that just might give you something more to live for, or fight the disease for.
2006-07-12 00:30:54 · answer #1 · answered by kingskid418 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The power of pets to help with healing has been become increasingly evident. Animals are increasingly being used to provide contact and companionship for patients in hospitals or nursing home who would otherwise be isolated. Visits by therapy dogs can be uplifting to the patients. Numerous studies that trace the healing benefits of animals demonstrate that. The companionship of a dog is also a stress reliever in difficult situations and may be used to provide solace to people after traumatic events.
2006-07-12 07:27:55 · answer #2 · answered by *~Princess~* 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stress stifles the body's healing process. Dogs can help reduce stress, which encourages the body to heal faster. Because of their unconditional love and outgoing nature, they are used in therapy. When I was sick, none of the dogs I ever had left my side except to go outside once in awhile to do their business, but they'd come right back in and be with me. I always felt better with someone there and was over the "bug" in a day or so. Now I have my cat, but she does just a good a job.
2006-07-12 07:34:56 · answer #3 · answered by all things mystical 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I take my little Papillon every week to a nursing home for a few hours. The patients respond to him, and it took very little time for him to get used to elevators, carts, wheelchairs. It really picks me up when I see the faces on the people and now they look forward to seeing us.
2006-07-12 07:30:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you are undoubtably loved every second of the day by them, theyre always there for you. you may have a social life, work, etc, they only have you... and they love you. love is an amazing thing. people are so much healthier with it in their lives, knowing theyre loved x
2006-07-12 07:28:13 · answer #5 · answered by sarah h 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes I believe they can relieve stress. We take our dogs for granted I am convinced.
The poor dog , in life the firmest friend, the first to welcome, foremost to defend. --Lord Byron
2006-07-12 12:53:52 · answer #6 · answered by Gia M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋