The use of pets as a stress-reducing treatment is gaining fame steadily. Canines are no longer limited to be in the service of the military, police or the disabled. They now help treat patients who are suffering from various emotional unrest in hospitals and beyond.

For example, children who feel anxious during dental visits can touch an assistance animal in the clinic. Patients suffering from dementia or soldiers with PTSD in hospitals can apply for an animal-assisted therapy program.

A 10-15 minute visit a day from a dog and its handler can improve a patient’s mental and emotional well-being. Sometimes pet therapy programs are held outside medical settings. Helping people or students from the communities and universities are such examples.

Article source: greensboro.com

Do you own an assistance animal? Register your pet. 

The Service Animal Registry of California invites you to have your assistance animal registered in order to designate its status. We also encourage you to take our online classes so you can be fully aware of your rights and gain more knowledge about your support animal.

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