Can anyone give me links to articols that prove how dogs can have a great effect on people who are sick ?

Question

I have dogs and i know that whenever i play with them no matter how low i feel they make me feel a bit better and sometimes they do funny things that you cant help not to laugh. I need the links to convince the dad of a friend of mine who got really sick that a dog might help him alot now.

Answer 1

Thought I'd help you google a bit since for whatever reason you may not be up to it. Dog love is always worth a google for me, or another dog lover.

http://cujo.clemson.edu/manuscript.php?manuscript_ID=38
http://www.i-pets.com/rpet10.html
http://consensus.nih.gov/1987/1987HealthBenefitsPetsta003html.htm
http://www.woai.com/guides/petcare/story.aspx?content_id=B2274943-A351-48D8-B586-270C4491F602

Answer 2

Try Googling the healing powers of pets. You'll probably find quite a few sources on the subject. Not just dogs, Pets. Cats, dogs, a parakeet if that's their thing, all can aid in the quick recovery of illnesses. In fact, I wouldn't want to be stuck in a place to try and 'heal' if my pets were now allowed in.

Answer 3

Rupert Sheldrake has written about pets that know when their owners are returning home. He also has a site that posts some amazing things that annimals have done for their owners. Angels with fur is another good book.