Pets and stress relief

hippiepower · Joined: 24 Oct 2006 Posts: 2

Hi, do you consider getting a pet for stress relief a type of natural healing? I read this article a little while ago and it helped me tremendously. I have a dog now that is my best friend, couldn't imagine one day without her.

Hope this helps....someone, anyone.
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Peace and Love Carlee

Health Dr. 1 · Joined: 03 Jun 2005 Posts: 328

Carlee,
I would definitely consider a pet to be a type of “natural” therapy. Cats and dogs are both employed in hospitals and various care facilities in order to raise morale and possibly to stimulate healing. Companionship in its many forms is extremely important to emotional wellbeing and can be a very potent form of stress relief. Working with animals, horses in particular, is even being incorporated into some correctional institutions for its therapeutic value with inmates.

hippiepower · Joined: 24 Oct 2006 Posts: 2

Thanks Health Dr. 1!! That is some groovy info. Many people argue that animals are theraputic, but I have always felt different.

Have a great day!

Peace and Love Carlee

MGL · Joined: 21 Dec 2006 Posts: 6

Animals are definitely a theraputic tool for some people. They don't judge and accept you for who you are. This helps with self acceptance of yourself and others.
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