Animal-assisted therapy is exactly what it sounds like. Patients seek comfort and psychological aid from cute, loyal pets. Of course, there is more to it than that. Centuries of extensive studies and research have supported the positive effects of animal therapy. By lowering depression and anxiety levels, this form of treatment can greatly improve a patient’s experience in the hospital, reduce stress for those with mental disorders in their everyday lives, and simply owning a pet can improve a person’s overall emotional wellbeing. It is scientifically proven that spending time with loving animals sets off reactions in the brain that benefit the host’s mental wellbeing. And an animal assisting in aiding an ill person is nothing new; however,
