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Can cats help with PTSD?

PoC avatarPosted on November 10, 2020 by Michael BroadNovember 10, 2020

The question is asking whether domestic cats can help a person get over PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder). And the answer is going to be a qualified yes. The reason why I have introduced the word “qualified” into the last sentence … Continue reading →

Posted in Therapy cats | Tagged benefits of animal assisted therapy, cats and dogs, horses, human to cat relationship, PTSD, scientific studies, study, therapy animals, Therapy cat, therapy cats | Leave a reply

California’s 2 million military vets won’t have to pay animal shelter adoption fees

PoC avatarPosted on September 7, 2019 by Michael BroadSeptember 8, 2019

“This is a big win for veterans and shelter animals. Buster and Pepper bring me joy and laughter and I benefit from the positive effects of their companionship. Our brave heroes deserve the same happiness, and I’m glad we can … Continue reading →

Posted in good cat news | Tagged benefits of animal assisted therapy, benefits to cat owners, good cat news, military veterans | Leave a reply

Royal College of Nursing say pets have a place in hospitals

PoC avatarPosted on June 22, 2017 by Michael BroadJune 22, 2017

The Royal College of Nursing is running a trial on selected wards in hospitals to investigate the benefits of “one-to-one animal therapy” for patients. There are numerous articles on this website about the benefits of cats and dogs to a … Continue reading →

Posted in Therapy cats | Tagged benefits of animal assisted therapy, elderly people health benefits, therapy animals, Therapy cat, therapy cats | 4 Replies

Cemetery Cat’s Passing Upsets Those Who Knew and Loved Him

PoC avatarPosted on March 4, 2016 by Michael BroadMarch 4, 2016

It is said that a cat gives a home a soul. Barney was a cemetery cat on the island of Guernsey in the English Channel and he helped mourners say goodbye to the souls of the deceased. Barney died at … Continue reading →

Posted in working cats | Tagged benefits of animal assisted therapy, Cat News, Ginger cat, working cats | 3 Replies

Puppies de-stress exam students

PoC avatarPosted on May 16, 2015 by Michael BroadMay 16, 2015

Puppies are being used to cut the stress that students are under during exam time but it could be cats or indeed any animal. Interacting with puppies in “puppy rooms” is far more healthy that resorting to tons of coffee … Continue reading →

Posted in human stress | Tagged benefits of animal assisted therapy, benefits to cat owners, Cat News, dogs, human to cat relationship, uk | 2 Replies

Benefits Of Enduring Memory Of Lost Pets For Dementia Sufferers

PoC avatarPosted on April 23, 2014 by Michael BroadApril 23, 2014

Memory loss is one of the well-known symptoms of dementia. Janine Valentine, a nurse consultant for dementia and the elderly at Yeovil Hospital in the UK, has discovered that one of the enduring memories of dementia patient is of their … Continue reading →

Posted in benefits to elderly people, Human to cat relationship | Tagged benefits of animal assisted therapy, benefits to cat owners, elderly people health benefits, human dementia | 10 Replies

Benefits of Animal Assisted Therapy

PoC avatarPosted on May 25, 2012 by Michael BroadNovember 7, 2019

Animal assisted therapy, Ireland. Photo by Donkey Sanctuary Press Images Keeping a cat or a dog is one of the single most effective and efficient ways to preserve one’s health. This is born out in many studies. Although, it has … Continue reading →

Posted in Therapy cats | Tagged benefits of animal assisted therapy, therapy animals | 1 Reply

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