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19/04/2024

The unique bond between animals and people is like no other. Even simple interactions with friendly animals, such as petting a dog, can distract us from stress or anxiety. And that’s not all—pet therapy sessions with trained animals can become part of the treatment process for people with certain medical conditions. This is called animal-assisted therapy (AAT) or animal-assisted activities (AAA), and these healing tools have become more widely used at medical and long-term care facilities. When a health care provider decides to use AAT for a patient, the provider will set certain goals for the therapy sessions. Goals depend on the patient’s individual situation and might include:

Bringing comfort
Developing behavioral or social skills
Improving motor skills or movement ability
Motivating patients to participate in other activities, such as exercising or socializing with others
Reducing pain levels
The animal and its handler, who must be certified in AAT and have gone through the training process, will work under the guidance of a health care provider. During sessions, the therapy animal and the handler will do activities with the patient to help meet the goals set by the provider. The therapist can also be the handler, in which case they do not have to have an AAT certification because the animal is considered an interventional tool used by the therapist.

For example, at University of Maryland Medical System facilities, animal-assisted therapy is used as part of psychiatric occupational therapy, with therapy dogs visiting patients and helping them reach psychiatric occupational therapy goals such as reducing anxiety levels.

Most often, the “pet therapy” you see during patient visits and hospital team members’ breaks is technically called “animal-assisted activities” performed by trained animals and volunteer handlers.Therapy animals can help people of all ages with many different types of conditions, ranging from mental illness to physical conditions. Examples include:

✅ Anxiety/ Stress

✅ Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

✅ Autism spectrum disorder
Cancer

✅ Dementia

✅ Depression

✅ Epilepsy

✅ High blood pressure
Heart failure

✅ Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Stroke
✅ Suicidal / Negative thought patterns.

✅ Enhancing overall Joy and Happiness.
How can pet therapy help? The many benefits include:

Decreasing feelings of loneliness — People in nursing homes or other long-term care facilities often feel less isolated and more connected to the world around them with regular pet therapy sessions.
Easing pain — Many people who receive AAT, including cancer patients going through chemotherapy and older people who have had joint replacements, experience lower perceptions of pain and increased quality of life.
Enhancing immune response — The simple act of petting a friendly dog can improve the body’s immune system, helping to fight infections and other ailments.
Helping children with ADHD — Kids with ADHD often have low self-esteem and receiving AAT can boost confidence levels.
Providing social support for children with autism spectrum disorder —Children often experience more positive social interactions with the help of AAT.
Reducing depression and anxiety levels — Spending time with animals can help people with mental health conditions or those dealing with a difficult diagnosis experience less stress and improve their spirits.
Reducing symptoms in people with PTSD — Veterans and other people who have experienced trauma can benefit greatly from AAT, as it can reduce symptoms like anxiety, depression and insomnia.Any breed of dog can become a certified therapy dog. But successful dogs must possess certain traits. For example, they:

Adjust well to new situations and environments
Are gentle and friendly
Are well-trained and well-behaved
Enjoy socializing and meeting new people.
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19/04/2024

Not all dogs are created equal when it comes to food. Some dogs “live to eat”, and others “eat to live”! It’s probably fair to say that most Labradors fall into the “live to eat” category, while many other breeds – often smaller dogs – by nature may not be quite so keen on eating. Of course, there are those others who have been programmed to be fussy eaters by their well-wishing pet parents! Who wouldn’t want to eat yummy steak, bacon titbits etc off your plate rather than boring (but healthy!) dog food?

If you do have a fussy eater, here are a few tips that may help you out:

1. If you feed a kibble, choose one made with high quality ingredients. Check the label on the back, look for named meats (no by-products) as the first ingredients. A kibble made with quality meat or fish and fresh fruits and veges will be a lot more palatable to your canine friend than one made with meat by-products and lots of grains. Solutions or NOW FRESH SMALL BREED dog foods for highly palatable foods made with premium quality ingredients.

2. Add a little warm water to his kibble. This releases all the aromas of the ingredients in the biscuit.

3. Add a couple of spoons of a good quality wet food to his kibble. Wet food is highly palatable so it’s great for fussy eaters or older dogs who are losing their appetites. Just a spoonful or two mixed in with their kibble will entice the fussiest of dogs to eat. Cats on the other hand generally prefer not to mix the texture of wet food with their biscuits – separate meals are usually better for them! We have several recipes of wet food available in different flavours and textures.

4. Add a couple of spoons of yoghurt, sardines, mackerel or vegetables. Mix in with the kibble or put in his bowl first, and put the kibble on top – that way he has to eat the biscuits first!

5. A little tough love can be helpful. If your pooch won’t eat his meal after 10-15 minutes, take it away and do not feed him until the next mealtime. Dogs don’t necessarily need to eat every day – particularly if they do not have a good exercise routine – they simply may not be hungry.

6. Rotate his food. Choose a different meat or fish protein when you buy the next bag of food. Always remember to mix the new food into the existing food over a number of meals. If you choose a simple formula food (limited ingredient or formulated for sensitive stomachs) it will be easier to rotate.

7. A reluctant eater may take food from your hand, and can then be transitioned to eat from the bowl. Some dogs will respond to scattering the kibble over the ground, activating their natural instinct for scavenging.

8. Feed a little less of her food than recommended. She’s likely to have more of an appetite at the next mealtime. Many dogs today are overfed. Remember if you’re feeding a good quality food, you’re likely to feed a lot less than lesser quality foods.

9. Keep treats to a minimum. Again, to make her hungry when she gets to mealtime.

10. Always make mealtimes a pleasant time. Be excited to get his food ready. Encourage a bit of excitement and anticipation. And don’t stress!

If you need help with a fussy dog, feel free to contact us for help on Paw Factor Hyderabad.

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Happy pets Wagging tail 😀

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Bruno go fetch 😀

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Bruno on a free run 😀