We all know very well benefits of having a pet. But, do you know that pet can bring therapeutic benefits to certain group of people? They include a group of people who are recovering from surgery, experiencing pain, anxiety, depression and fatigue. Among this group, children who are recovering from dental procedures, people receiving cancer treatment, who are in long-term care facilities, hospitalized with chronic health conditions, and veterans who are experiencing post-traumatic stress disorders are especially benefitting from pets according to research.

These pets not necessarily are trained to do so such as guide dogs. Any pet can bring therapeutic benefits to all. They can encourage exercises, give unconditional love, reduce stress, and ease loneliness. They cater to people’s desire to touch, cuddle, hold, and stroke. This kind of activities brings calm to those who are stressed, suffering from loneliness, and some pets are even stimulates affected parties to exercise and enhance their mood and behavior. Pets can occupy your day to day activities and help you to meet new friends. The touch and movement are two ways that pets can reduce your stress and get you moving. So, why not find a suitable pet companion to ease your pain?