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Pet
Therapy

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Here are some significant benefits:

Physical Health:

Lowers blood pressure
Improves cardiovascular health
Releases endorphins (oxytocin) that have a calming effect
Diminishes overall physical pain
The act of petting produces an automatic relaxation response, reducing the amount of medication some folks need

Mental Health:

Lifts spirits and lessens depression
Decreases feelings of isolation and alienation
Encourages communication
Provides comfort
Increases socialization
Reduces boredom
Lowers anxiety
Helps children overcome speech and emotional disorders
Creates motivation for the client to recover faster
Reduces loneliness

In Physical Therapy:

Increases joint movement and improves recovery time
Maintains or increases motor skills provides motivation to move more, stretch farther, exercise longer

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