Biology:Therapy cat
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A therapy cat is a cat trained to help ailing humans in a medically beneficial way to take advantage of the human-animal interaction for purposes of relaxation and healing.
Therapy cats have been used as companions to help the recovery and well-being of people who have had strokes,[1] high blood pressure,[2][3] anxiety,[2][3] or depression.[3] Therapy cats have also been used as companions at juvenile detention centers[4][5] and for children with developmental disabilities[4][5] and for children with language, speech and hearing problems.[6] Therapy cats are also sometimes used in hospitals to relax children who are staying there.[7]
See also
- Animal-assisted therapy
- Human interaction with cats
- Oscar (therapy cat)
- Service animal
- Service dog
- Therapy dog
References
- ↑ Linda Wilson Fuoco (July 24, 2010). "Pet Tales: Paralyzed therapy cat inspires patients". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10205/1074966-62.stm. Retrieved 2012-01-14.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Associated Press (Aug 4, 2011). "Pet therapy for humans who need it most". Naperville Sun. http://napervillesun.suntimes.com/lifestyles/3430464-417/therapy-pet-naperville-reading-area.html?print=true. Retrieved 2012-01-14.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Associated Press (December 1, 2009). "Even hairless Sphynx cats give patients a warm, fuzzy feeling". USA Today. https://www.usatoday.com/life/lifestyle/pets/2009-12-02-sphynx02_ST_N.htm. Retrieved 2012-01-14.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Associated Press (January 10, 2012). "Missing NY therapy cat found". The Wall Street Journal. https://online.wsj.com/article/AP44374f921d6442a994213f920c79193f.html. Retrieved 2012-01-14.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 staff writer (March 4, 2011). "Jersey City dance school mourns loss of therapy cat". The Jersey Journal. http://www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/2011/03/jersey_city_dance_school_mourn.html. Retrieved 2012-01-14.
- ↑ SHELBY GRAD (June 4, 1993). "Countywide : Show Cats Just Purrfect for Therapy". Los Angeles Times. http://articles.latimes.com/1993-06-04/local/me-43205_1_international-cat-show. Retrieved 2012-01-14.
- ↑ webmaster. "The Special Love of Therapy Cats : Feline Relationships : Your Cat's Mind". Catsplay.com. http://www.catsplay.com/thedailycat/2002-02-18/mind_relationships/therapy_cats/therapy_cats.html. Retrieved 2011-09-20.
External links
- Assistance Animal State Laws - Michigan State University
- Disabilities and Medical Conditions - TSA (Transport Security Administration)
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